Why does it say "This set is internet ready and will allow you to access online movies, but does not have a web browser or social media access.."?
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It's wifi ready, no dongle needed to make it so. It's internet ready through the apps it's programmed with such as amazon movies, youtube, hulu, etc., but only through the apps. You cannot use this as a big screen monitor as is. To make it more "internet useful", you'll need to have the correct equipment and programs i.e. WiDi, add a dongle to stream other stuff perhaps, Push2TV boxes, yada yada.
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I use mine with a roku but it is not needed. It has a ethernet jack and you can plug it into the internet to access various on line movie and TV sources. I think I saw where you can use a key board with it as well but again I use a roku for internet TV
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It means that you can get Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Youtube and a few other movie services, but it has no internet browser, no Facebook connection. Yes, it's a little limited, but I don't miss it--still use my computer for Internet browsing.
1547035
Internet is necessary. Some apps come with it. Mine crashed about 2 weeks after I got it. I'm returning it and hopefully the next one will be fine. Happy New Year!
541612
It does not have a web browser, as far as I know, but it gives you "one-click" access to Netflix, m-go, and amazon. I never read directions so it may just have a web browser but I am 95% sure it does not.
90630
Thanks for your feedback, amazon notification on the discussion thread really works... :)I recently upgraded the firmware to 1.9 (2008, August 26 version), and since then I haven't (knock on wood) had any problem loading the new movies (Iron man, Transformer, Sex and City, Forgetting Sarah Marshall etc.) You may want to upgrade yours too, and hope you can enjoy the Batman begins eventually.Xin
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Not for movies that we've ripped from our own DVD's or Blu Rays, or downloaded content. We haven't tried to use any of the digital copies that sometimes come with movies we've bought. You do have to be connected to the internet if you're going to watch your movies digital copy on Vudu or those types of services.
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Unfortunately, the setup cannot be done through a 'Smart' TV or BluRay Player because they do not have an Internet Browser capable to running the setup. Capable devices: Tablets, iPads, Computers, Laptops, and Smart Phones.
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No, you need to have service. If you have movies or music downloaded it works without sevice.
347004
I think you misunderstand how the MediaLink works. The device is really nothing but a substitute for a video cable in the end. There still needs to be a device that produces the video, I.e. your cellphone. And that cellphone will need an internet connection if it's to show a streaming video.
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I don't see that as one of the entertainment options. It has Netflix, VUDU, CinemaNow, MLB TV, Utube, Pandora, Napster, Picasa Web Albums, and AccuWeather
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I don't quite understand why it doesn't have Netflix since the amazon site shows it has the "Netcast Entertainment Access"....which carries Netflix. I'm technical and can't find answers - no wonder everyone keeps buying and doesn't understand why it doesn't have Netflix. Would everyone stop slamming these people and calling them stupid. (by everyone, I mean those that have commented on reviews, not mj28)Has anyone tried to download a firmware update on this player (on lg website there are several updates) and see if netcast entertainment access would now have netflix?I get it if it truly doesn't have it - but for some of us, the advertisement on this page vs. LG page is different. Sometimes that happens. I don't quite understand why it doesn't have Netflix since the amazon site shows it has the "Netcast Entertainment Access"....which carries Netflix. I'm technical and can't find answers - no wonder everyone keeps buying and doesn't understand why it doesn't have Netflix. Would everyone stop slamming these people and calling them stupid. (by everyone, I mean those that have commented on reviews, not mj28)Has anyone tried to download a firmware update on this player (on lg website there are several updates) and see if netcast entertainment access would now... » Read More I don't quite understand why it doesn't have Netflix since the amazon site shows it has the "Netcast Entertainment Access"....which carries Netflix. I'm technical and can't find answers - no wonder everyone keeps buying and doesn't understand why it doesn't have Netflix. Would everyone stop slamming these people and calling them stupid. (by everyone, I mean those that have commented on reviews, not mj28)Has anyone tried to download a firmware update on this player (on lg website there are several updates) and see if netcast entertainment access would now have netflix?I get it if it truly doesn't have it - but for some of us, the advertisement on this page vs. LG page is different. Sometimes that happens. « Show Less
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Translation: Hello my friend one question, for the blue ray player do you have to obtain the internet? Can I access youtube?
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I don't know why it rejects all movies. Mine rejected one that someone gave me. It was a copy of a movie that they had. I think it was because of it being a copy. I don't know any other reason.
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The software can be updated. The set has wifi capability and can upgrade over your network connection. Be aware that if your network/internet is interrupted for any reason for even a few seconds, you will have to start over. If the set is within a reasonable distance from the router, you might want to make an ethernet connection.
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You would need some other device to provide this and/or your iPad with internet access (like a mobile hotspot device or from your phone). This device will not "provide" internet access. It can pass through so you can be connected to this device to get movies and still access a wifi hotspot as Neal mentioned.
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I am also having this issue. Contacted amazon instant video customer service. They said they have been having this issue with panasonic blu ray's but I still don't have an answer on the fix. Now my blu ray won't connect to the internet at all.
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this player is internet ready, you just have to have internet access via a wireless router in your home and know the name and password of the signal emitted by your router (SSID name and PASSWORD). The initial on screen configuration on the bluray will guide you through the setup process.Hope help you.
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I submitted this original post on January 5. I was planning on packing up my Samsung n120 today to return it to Amazon. This morning I changed web browsers from Internet Explorer to Firefox and the problem seems to have disappeared. I will do more testing this week, but so far Netflix movies have played great; my deadline for returning this holiday gift is January 31.