Network Blu-ray Disc Players

[SurfaceUnits]

The new services will be available on Network Blu-ray Disc Players shipping in the first half of next year.

LG Adds CinemaNow, YouTube Access To Blu-Ray Player

LG Electronics has added CinemaNow and YouTube access to its Blu-ray disc player, expanding the device's support of online video content.

The new services will be available on Network Blu-ray Disc Players shipping in the first half of next year and will complement theNetflix (NSDQ: NFLX) support already in the devices, the company said.

http://www.informationweek.com/news/personal_tech/bluray/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212700345&cid=nl_IWK_daily_H

[cameraman]

What the blueray player has a hard drive and network interface too????

This whole downloadable movie thing is a crock of **** anyway when the Qwest will never, ever increase the dsl speed past 3 meg around here. And no there is no fiber available and Comcast is slower and far more expensive.

[nrc]

The new services will be available on Network Blu-ray Disc Players shipping in the first half of next year.

LG Adds CinemaNow, YouTube Access To Blu-Ray Player

All those plus Amazon, Jaman, and Netflix on TiVo now. I can do without Blu-Ray. I can't do without TiVo.

[oddlycalm]

What the blueray player has a hard drive and network interface too????

This whole downloadable movie thing is a crock of **** anyway when the Qwest will never, ever increase the dsl speed past 3 meg around here. And no there is no fiber available and Comcast is slower and far more expensive.
No hard drive, just an ethernet connection. It's a feature aimed at rest of the industrialized world where they enjoy greater bandwidth at lower prices so steaming video is possible. Japan has 100mbs fiber service for around what I'm paying for 11bps, which I rarely seem to get.

You're right, when it comes to broadband the US has third world status. It's not a situation confined to any geographic location.broadband blues in Silicon Valley (http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=1042)

Streaming decent 1080P requires a minimum bit rate of 28mbs and the on-demand streaming services we have in the US are a fraction of that and many of us face usage caps as well. The services through TiVo offer a lot of content, much of it free, but none of it HD.

oc

[SurfaceUnits]

All those plus Amazon, Jaman, and Netflix on TiVo now. I can do without Blu-Ray. I can't do without TiVo.kinda makes your post irrelevant to the topic doesn't it?

[KLang]

And now LG annouces TV's that will stream Netflix without an external box: Story (http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE5040E820090105).

The article doesn't say much about actual HD content being streamed.

[nrc]

kinda makes your post irrelevant to the topic doesn't it?

That depends on whether the topic is more about Blu-ray Disc players or the fact that they're adding network services. You might let Klang know, he seems confused as well.

[KLang]

I'm never confused. :confused: ;)

If I were to buy a new 60" LG plasma but could only stream SD content I would be pissed.

[Insomniac]

Adobe® Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) and Intel Corporation today announced plans to collaborate on the development to port and optimize Adobe® Flash® technology for the Intel® Media Processor CE 3100. This effort is expected to provide consumers with richer and more seamless Web-based and video viewing experiences through advanced Intel-based cable set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players, digital TVs and retail connected AV devices.

Now we can have crappy flash running on all of our CE devices of the future!

[SurfaceUnits]

I'm never confused. :confused: ;)

If I were to buy a new 60" LG plasma but could only stream SD content I would be pissed.

you can't promise a high def stream when you don't control the network

[Insomniac]

you can't promise a high def stream when you don't control the network

Sure you can. It might just take 10 days to download it and 9.99999999999 days to buffer. :D

[SurfaceUnits]

Roku Now Offering Netflix in HD
Software update over the next few weeks
07:47AM Tuesday Dec 23 2008 by Karl Bode

Roku, developer of a settop video play that allows Netflix subscribers to stream digital content to their television via broadband, has announced that the device now supports high definition content. Over the next several weeks, the $100 device will be updated automatically with software that integrates a new compression system into the player. Netflix content streamed via the Xbox 360 was already available in high-definition.

interesting discussion about speed and caps here http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Roku-Now-Offering-Netflix-in-HD-99816

[SurfaceUnits]

Blockbuster Offers $99 Broadband Movie Set Top
Though with no HD and no streaming, doesn't appear to be trying very hard...
03:21PM Tuesday Nov 25 2008 by Karl Bode

With Netflix now offering SD & HD streaming via the Xbox 360 (and earlier this year, a $99 device by Roku), Blockbuster took their own shot today at the broadband TV delivery market by releasing a new Blockbuster streaming set-top by 2Wire. According to Reuters, $99 will net you the device and an initial 25 films, after which you'll pay $1.99 to $3.99 per film. Films last on the device for thirty days before being deleted. Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes tells the NY Times he has "limited expectations" for the device, in part because of poor broadband deployment:

"Digital downloads are not going to dominate the industry tomorrow," Mr. Keyes said, noting the limited capacity of Internet connections in the United States. Mr. Keyes added that the growing interest in high-definition video, which can take five or six times as long to download as standard video, will make Internet movies even less attractive. "You can drive to our local store and rent a Blu-ray disc in less time than it will take you to download a movie in high-def," he said.

[oddlycalm]

interesting discussion about speed and caps here http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Roku-Now-Offering-Netflix-in-HD-99816

The links to other threads reveal details of how Comcast, among others, is fighting tooth and nail to keep FIOS out of their service area. Their choice was to go cheap with a strategy that is a loser long term. Their plan B is to fight to deny customers a choice as if they have some devine entitlement to provide crappy service forever. :shakehead

Comcast attacks Verizon over HD claim (http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Comcast-Attacks-Verizon-Over-HD-Claims-99542)

Comcast successfully blocks FIOS in Philly (http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Comcast-Successfully-Delays-Philly-FiOS-99646)

oc

[SurfaceUnits]

The links to other threads reveal details of how Comcast, among others, is fighting tooth and nail to keep FIOS out of their service area. Their choice was to go cheap with a strategy that is a loser long term. Their plan B is to fight to deny customers a choice as if they have some devine entitlement to provide crappy service forever. :shakehead

Comcast attacks Verizon over HD claim (http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Comcast-Attacks-Verizon-Over-HD-Claims-99542)

Comcast successfully blocks FIOS in Philly (http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Comcast-Successfully-Delays-Philly-FiOS-99646)

oc
there's always the hammer to the customer service keyboard solution :rofl: