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Blu-ray Disc Player w/1GB Memory, 7.1 discrete analog output, BD-P, Netflix HD, YouTube, CinemaNow Full HD 1080P Output via HDMI, DVD 1080p Up-conversion.
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- Networked Blu-ray Disc player connects to Netflix and YouTube streaming video without a computer via Ethernet and Wi-Fi (802.11n)- Full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p
- BD Live capable for accessing bonus content from BD-Live Blu-ray Discs; Dolby TrueHD/Digital Plus and DTS-HD; 1 GB built-in memory
- Outputs: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 analog audio (L/R), 1 digital optical audio, 1 digital coaxial audio, 1 discrete 7.1 channel audio
- Includes remote control and component AV cable; measures 17 x 2.2 x 10.9 inches
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By W. Wirta
I did the research, read all the reviews (including CNETs glowing review on the features and picture), and the BD390 seemed like the logical choice. I thought if I was going to buy a top line Blu Ray player, I might as well spend a little extra to get one of the better units.
But as part of the research, I kept coming across the the one star ratings, the gripes about the quality and lack of service - but these seemed to be in the minority compared to some of the great 5 star reviews. So, I decided to make the plunge and get the BD 390 but I opted for the SquareTrade warranty just in case. But in the back of my mind the doubt still lingered...
Well, I wish I could give you the pros and cons on the features, the picture, sound, etc...but...
The unit didn't even turn on - it wouldn't even power up. Comical service calls to LG (did you try another outlet? Is the cord plugged into the machine?) just reinforced what I already knew...LG is a sub-quality brand. The cheap parts, the lack of QC, you can roll the dice and hope for the best like I did but in the end buying sub-par brands will always be a risk. I've bought tons of electronics over the years, and the Sonys, Panasonics, Denons and Yamahas of the world will also have issues with some their units occasionally since no product line defect rate is 0%, but my experience has been stellar with all of these makes. LG has a reputation has a second tier company, and they certainly didn't disappoint there. For me, however, it's a valuable lesson learned about sticking with what's worked and listening to that little voice telling me it's a mistake call...
Since you're reading this review, you're considering the BD 390. That little voice talking to you now?...do yourself a favor and listen to it.
Complete and utter junk - the product and the company.
By Jeff D (RPV, CA United States)
When working, this player does a good job. But after only 90 days, the LG player no longer plays any regular DVD's and is struggling to play any Blu-ray discs. Based on other comments here and the limited warranty, I will avoid LG products from now on.
By T. Bilisoly (Austin, TX)
One of the best purchases I have made in a long time! It is everything it claims to be!!! Easy setup, awesomne quality, and the Wi-Fi feature works beautifully! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
By J. France (San Ramon, CA)
Pros: Easy setup, seamless WPA2 TKIP/AES wireless connectivity, incremental 12 step zoom to expand picture to
fill as much of screen as is wanted (and great graphic to show you what will be cut off hrozontally if you expand the picture vertically).
Cons: Does not remember resolution setting; for 1080i televisions, the TV must be on and the LG selected before
powering the LG on. I don't know if this is true with 1080p televisions.
Excellent job streaming movies wirelessly in Hi-Def. Remarkable really, and far exceeded my expectations. I had originally bought a new Samsung Blu-Ray player which we kept for 3 weeks, but the Samsung lacked the ability to remove the black horizontal lines on top and bottom associated with movies produced in a slightly different aspect ratio than the television. No "screen fit" (Samsung's terms) for their Blu-Ray players, but present on all their standard DVD players. The family wanted me to return it so I bought the LG instead. LG allows you to incrementally trim (or zoom) as much of the film as you want to fit as much of the screen as you want. The only issue with the LG is that it defaults to 1080p, and the television that I have it hooked up to is 1080i. While I can set the resolution to 1080i in setup, and on the fly with the remote, the LG never remembers it so I have to reset the resolution every time we play a movie. Not a big deal and takes only seconds, but we did not need to do this with the Samsung Blu-Ray. Also very easy to share pics, etc. that are on your network computer with the LG so that you can view them on the big screen.
By Philip Greenspun (Cambridge, MA USA)
I like the streaming Netflix feature, which is a good thing because that's the only thing that this player is good for anymore. If you put a DVD into the drive it says "No disc". Powering the machine off and then back on doesn't help, but a full unplug/plug in seems to make it more likely to read a disk. Mostly, though, the machine cannot play any physical media.
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