TAG | lg bd 390 network blu-ray disc player
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Can I still play regular Dvds in a Blu-ray player?
0 Comments | Posted by Alan in Blu Ray Players
As an A/V tech I get asked this question almost every time we install a Blu-ray player.
The answer of course is Yes! And not only will all Blu-ray players play those regular Dvds some will enhance the picture by doing what is called Dvd up-conversion.
Dvd up-conversion will basically take your standard Dvd disc and make it as close to a high definition image as it can possibly get. As a matter of fact on an Hdtv that is 32 inches or smaller you can barely tell a difference between a Blu-ray movie and a Dvd that is being up-converted. Now once you start going up in size like on nice 52 inch Lcd you can certainly tell the difference between the up-converted Dvd and the Blu-ray disc but the Dvd will still look a lot better than it did with your standard Dvd player.
Here are a few quality Blu-ray players that offer Dvd up-conversion:
The Lg Bd 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player. Click here to read my review
The Sony BDP-S360 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Click here to read my review
The Samsung Bd-p3600 1080p Blu-ray Disc player. Click here to read my review
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Lg bd 390 network blu-ray disc player adds Vudu option
0 Comments | Posted by Alan in Blu Ray Players, LG
As if the Lg Bd 390 network blu-ray disc player did’nt already blow us away (click here to read my post about the Lg bd 390) LG decided to make this machine even better by adding an option for accessing Vudu movies!
What is Vudu? Here is what they offer. (Per their website)
Access over a vast library of movies and TV titles from all Hollywood studios and leading independent distributors directly from your HDTV.
Watch newly released movies the same day the DVD becomes available. No worrying about it being in-stock at the video store, or having to queue it up online. Even watch the trailer before you decide to rent or buy.
Only VUDU offers the highest quality internet-delivered format, HDX, featuring true 1080p HD, Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound.
With over 2000 HD titles VUDU has the largest collection available anywhere, physical media included.
Access millions of free videos and photos from popular Internet sites like YouTube, Flickr and Picasa, free On-demand television and games, plus free Internet radio from Pandora.
Having VUDU means that you don’t need to plan anymore. With a large catalog of new releases and library titles available instantly you will never need to drive or wait for the mail again.
VUDU is available without a monthly subscription or contract. Rent or buy high definition and standard definition movies whenever you like — only pay for what you watch.
I think Lg adding Vudu to the Bd 390 blu-ray disc player really just goes to show us how committed LG is to providing its customers with high quality products at great low prices. Click here to check out my full review of the Lg bd 390.
