A good wireless blu-ray player Wanted

[richardw42]

I'm moving house very shortly, ad when I move my current lot of AV equipment will have its own home (room). So need to get something for the lounge for more casual viewing. Don't want to spend too much as it will prob not get an awful lot of use. I think I'm going to need a BDP with wireless to access online content. I have thought about the Sony S370 but will need to fork out extra for the wireless dongle. Bearing in mind outright PQ/SQ is not the main driving force are there any budget options for me anyone can reccommend ?

 

[f1only]

Well when you say not spend too much, what budget do you have in mind?

There is the LGBD390 thats wireless see the review & they are around the £200 mark or cheaper now.

 

[John Duncan]

I wouldn't buy the wireless dongle, I'd get a cheap wireless extender...

 

[sta99y]

I have the LGBD390 and it's wireless with 1gb of on board storage, USB at front under a concealed flap. It has multi ch out as well as coax and digital. It looks expensive and the loading mechanism is quality. Surely I have sold it to you? Lol PQ/SQ is great and I was lucky enough to try this and the panny 85 side by side at home. IMO and mine only I preferred the LG.

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Richardw42,

Besides the LG-BD390 which has been suggested, you might also want to consider the Sony BDP-S760.

Ronald

 

[richardw42]

Hi
Thanks for the suggestions I've had a quick google of the Sony & LG I'm not sure they're exactly what I'm after. I should have said that the main attraction for me would be iplayer. Perhaps I should go for a PS3, I had one before but sold it as I hardly used it for gaming but it does so much more as well and as I'll prob be spending less than £500 on a TV ultimate PQ is not my main aim.
I have my Marantz when I need to indulge

 

[John Duncan]

Doesn't the 370 have iplayer? Add a 30 quid wireless extender and you're done...

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Richardw42,

As John Duncan has pointed out, the Sony BDP-S370 has the BBC iPlayer. All you need is the dongle or an ethernet cable.

Ronald

 

[JoelSim]

Why don't you just get the S570 instead?

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

JoelSim,

Good point. That has built-in wi-fi.

Ronald

 

[richardw42]

JoelSim:Why don't you just get the S570 instead?

Thanks so much. This is exactly what I'm after.
Knew I could trust you guys to come up trumps

 

[richardw42]

Nothing like acting on impulse.
I'm not moving for 4 weeks but had a look at some retailers prices and the Amazon price of £175 (including free Super Saver Delivery) seemed like one I should go for. It's £220 on play.com
Got my dad a 370 a month or so ago so if it's at least as good as that I'll be happy.

 

[sta99y]

well done for making a choice, enjoy the new purchsae

 

[markyd]

I managed to get the 570 Multi-region for 179 from RS after igning up on thier newsletter discount thing.

You wont be disappointed - its a fabulous player. Best thing I've bought in ages. The irony is I haven't even watched many blu-rays on it. It just does so much else.

 

[richardw42]

Got it today. I must say even hooked up to my 720p portable (just to test) the PQ looked exceptional.
One thing. It did seem to have quite a noisy operation. Is this usual.
No I couldn't hear it over the soundtrack but just not what I'm used to

 

[richardw42]

Just like to say thanks to those who reccommended this player. Haven't really had a chance to use it yet but gad 10 minutes today and it's just connected to my wireless perfectly. Iplayer is running perfectly as well.