BD390 Streaming Content

When internet connectivity was this years mantra for Televisions at CES, the BD390 went a step ahead to include WiFi connectivity. To complement the built-in WiFi, the player has 1 GB onboard memory and 7.1 channel analog outputs for some thumping sound and compatibility. LG also does not want to be left out of new Blu-ray player releases, featuring CES 2009 debutants BD370 and BD390. Both models are new Network Blu-ray players equipped with NetCast Entertainment Access as well as Wi-Fi connectivity, featuring extensive content-on-demand options for instant access to Roxio CinemaNow, Netflix and YouTube content for instant entertainment right out of the box.

By adding DivX support to the BD390, now consumers can play DivX video up to HD 1080p burned to DVDs or stored on USB flash drives. DivX HD 1080p content can also be streamed directly from a network with a DLNA server making it simple for consumers to playback their library of favorite HD videos. The BD370 and BD390 are essentially the same with both featuring BD Live etc, with the main difference between the two being the LG-BD390 includes 1GB of internal storage for BD Live, and 7.1 discrete analog output. No word on the price of either, but the BD370 is due in Q2 while the 390 is due in Q3. Note that instant streaming content from Netflix to an HDTV via the LG BD390 requires a broadband connection and a Netflix membership (free trials are available if you want to test it out).

The BD390 includes all of the features of its little brother--DVD upscaling, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio, BD-Live/Profile 2.0 support, and the ability to stream online video from Netflix, YouTube, and CinemaNow. But it also adds some nice upgrades: built-in Wi-Fi (so you're not limited to wired Ethernet), 1GB of on-board memory (no need for a USB stick to access BD-Live features), and 7.1-channel analog outputs (maximum compatibility with older, non-HDMI AV receivers). LG BD390 Blu-ray player is equipped with 1 GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi module and support for the Blu-ray Profile 2.0 standard, which provides additional material on demonstrated films from the Internet. In addition, it is possible to play streaming videos like YouTube.