Netflix-ready Blu-Ray Player

[misschung]

Netflix-ready Blu-Ray Player#1

Posted: 1/14/11 at 9:18am

So, my DVD player/VCR combo finally died, and I want to invest in a blu ray player with easy netflix streaming. I've had people recommend the Xbox or PS2, but I am NOT a gamer by any means, so I feel like it would be kind of a waste. But I'd still be willing to try them.

Can anyone who owns one recommend a standalone blu-ray player that's not a gaming device? I really just want something that's reliable, wireless, with good netflix streaming. thanks in advance!

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

[madbrian]

Netflix-ready Blu-Ray Player#2

Posted: 1/14/11 at 9:24am

We were given a Sony Blu-Ray for Christmas that connects to Netflix (among other things). It works well, with the one concern that there can be a significant lag for the Sony to recognize changes to your Netflix queue. There is a 'refresh', but it doesn't always work right away.

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[ErikJ972]

Netflix-ready Blu-Ray Player#2

Posted: 1/14/11 at 9:27am

Just for the record...the PS3 does a lot more than gaming. In addition to Netflix you can Hulu plus and a bunch of other services. I don't know what the cost of a Netflix ready Blu-ray player is these days because I haven't been in the market but if they are anywhere near in price I would say go with the PS3 even if you never plan to play a video game.

[The8re phan]

Netflix-ready Blu-Ray Player#3

Posted: 1/14/11 at 11:58am

My other half and I treated ourselves to the LG Blue-Ray home theater system, and it's AMAZE-BALLS. Blu-Ray player, Wi-Fi, iPod/iPhone dock, NetFlix/Hulu/Youtube/Pandora streaming, and fantastic surround sound system with all the speakers. Best of all, it has 2 HDMI IN jacks, so you can plug in your HD cable/satellite boxes, gaming system, etc and and run those in surround sound as well. I believe it's model LHB535. Grabbed it onsale for $275, and so happy with it........

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[misschung]

Netflix-ready Blu-Ray Player#4

Posted: 1/14/11 at 9:34pm

Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! I am still weighing the gaming console option at this point. Erik, does the PS2 do all the same as the PS3?

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?