New DVD player suggestion

[Jeffhs]

Originally Posted by dewdude

If you have a high definition tv, then you'll want a Blu-Ray player soely on the purpose that it will do a much better job of upconverting the video. Plus most of them support Netflix streaming.

I bought an LG for $89. Blu-Ray output is clear and sharp, dvd playback looks stunning on my flat panel (not an easy task), and Netflix streaming is fun.

Even if you have an older non HDTV, like mentioned, mmost DVD players are cheaply made with everything going toward Blu-Ray. If you plan on upgrading the TV, you can jump ahead, get a player and maybe a couple blu-rays.

I finally replaced my Memorex MVD-2042 standard DVD player three days ago with an LG Blu-ray similar to the one you have, the reason being that I already have a flat screen TV and wanted a DVD player that could take advantage of the higher resolution FPs are capable of. My experiences with the LG player are identical to yours--great picture on my 19" flat screen, and I swear the image is sharper and clearer than the output from my old DVD. Every disk in my DVD collection (all standard DVDs, no Blu-rays yet), at least the ones I've played so far, looks better than it ever did under the former standard. Must be the up-conversion feature built in to all Blu-ray players.


I haven't tested my LG player's Internet capabilities yet, because I don't think I have the correct cables. A composite video cable was included with the player, but nothing for the ethernet connection. What type of cable is required to connect a so-called "smart" Blu-ray player to the Internet, solely for the purpose of watching streaming video?

[old_tv_nut]

Originally Posted by Jeffhs

What type of cable is required to connect a so-called "smart" Blu-ray player to the Internet, solely for the purpose of watching streaming video?

Requires the same connection as a computer.

[Jeffhs]

Originally Posted by old_tv_nut

Requires the same connection as a computer.

Thanks much for the info.

I am also wondering why the instruction manual for my Blu-ray player (on a DVD rather than a printed book -- LG must be going green) cautions -- nay, warns -- against connecting a telephone cable directly to the ethernet port. Can this connection damage the player, or will it simply not work, producing little more than a blank screen?