Fast disc load times. Solid DVD upconversion. Supports Netflix Instant Streaming.
BD-Live functionality requires external-USB-based storage device. Some on-player controls are difficult to operate.
The LG BD300 is the fastest Blu-ray player weve tested, and its support for Netflix Instant Streaming is a nice bonus that comes with this solid value....
Netflix Online Streaming and YouTube access without a PC, One of the quickest Bluray players to load Bluray Discs and standard DVDs, Decent Upconversion of Standard Def content
Unable to properly deinterlace 1080i content on Bluray Disc to 1080p, Odd placement of USB port for BDLive, No onboard decoding of DTSHD
With Blu-ray players, its only natural to want to split hairs on video performance, trying to squeeze every last drop of detail out of Blu-ray Discs. But the fact is that the differences between the performance of different players on 1080p/24 Blu-ra...
Abstract: There are only a few Netflix-capable devices on the market, so if that is your number one criteria, then the LG BD-300 may be a good investment. However, be forewarned that this device is wired for playback only and requires a PC to access Netflix con...
Abstract: Netflix streaming , Fast load times and operation , Bonus View and BD-Live capable , Limited video processing, advanced audio decoding LG has been one of the most innovative companies out there championing Blu-ray. Early in the format war, LG tried t...
Abstract: Why would you want to download SD movies on your new Blu-ray player? That was my first thought when learning about the BD300 (and its rival, the Samsung BD-P2500). Upon using it though, I get it. And its really cool.At its core, the BD300 is a pretty...
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Published: 2008-12-22, Author: Lincoln , review by: techworld.com
If the price were a little lower, or the image quality more consistent, the LG BD300 would be a knockout. As it stands, it's a solid player....
Abstract: LG has introduced something new with the BD300. In addition to being a full-featured Blu-ray player, it can also stream movies from Netflix, which explains the unique product designation—network Blu-ray player. The BD300 offers a number of key...
Relatively inexpensive and surprisingly easy to use. Quick load times for both Bluray and streaming content. Streaming content comes at no additional cost to existing Netflix subscribers. Reasonably clear picture for a Bluray player in this class. Meat an
Crippling reliance on PC input. Cluttered and confusing remote layout. Power and Eject buttons awkwardly placed. No web access = no Watch Now titles. Multichannel audio outputs are digital only
Published: 2008-10-14, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Good image quality on film-based Blu-ray Discs; Netflix Internet streaming; Profile 2.0 support; onboard Dolby TrueHD decoding.
DVD image quality is subpar; no onboard DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; no multichannel analog audio outputs; lacks built-in Wi-Fi.
The LG BD300 deftly combines Blu-ray and Netflix streaming in a single box, although there are better standalone players without Netflix. Specifications: DVD type: Blu-Ray disc player; Form factor: Tabletop; Remote control type: Remote control; See ful...
