In relation to Sony bdp760 review what does its wi-fi feature actually bring to your set up. Is its only purpose to access BD live, why do i need it if all i want is top notch audio and picture quality. Can i access my home computer and stream (if thats the correct term) music or pics thru it. Is it this feature only that resulted in its 5* award over the oppo, please advise.
Blu-ray / Wi-Fi features why?
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Yes, the function of the wi-fi is principally to allow access to the BD-Live extended content, but players can also update their firmware automatically over the wi-fi connection.
If the player doesn't have wi-fi, it needn't cost a fortune to add it to the Ethernet port - I did it on the Oppo for £18.
No, that isn't the only reason it outgunned the Oppo.
If the player doesn't have wi-fi, it needn't cost a fortune to add it to the Ethernet port - I did it on the Oppo for £18.
No, that isn't the only reason it outgunned the Oppo.
Wifi is not strictly necessary, but an increasing number of players include it now, having the following advantages:
- Firmware can be updated directly from the internet.
- Some BD titles have additional content to be downloaded from the net.
- And obviously for the above 2 points having built-in Wifi is much more convenient than connecting to the internet through ethernet (cable).
manicm:
Wifi is not strictly necessary, but an increasing number of players include it now, having the following advantages:
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Wifi is not strictly necessary, but an increasing number of players include it now, having the following advantages:
- Firmware can be updated directly from the internet.
- Some BD titles have additional content to be downloaded from the net.
- And obviously for the above 2 points having built-in Wifi is much more convenient than connecting to the internet through ethernet (cable).
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Andrew Everard:
Yes, the function of the wi-fi is principally to allow access to the BD-Live extended content, but players can also update their firmware automatically over the wi-fi connection.
If the player doesn't have wi-fi, it needn't cost a fortune to add it to the Ethernet port - I did it on the Oppo for £18.
No, that isn't the only reason it outgunned the Oppo.
Andrew, did the Belkin adapter work with Windows Vista?
Yes, the function of the wi-fi is principally to allow access to the BD-Live extended content, but players can also update their firmware automatically over the wi-fi connection.
If the player doesn't have wi-fi, it needn't cost a fortune to add it to the Ethernet port - I did it on the Oppo for £18.
No, that isn't the only reason it outgunned the Oppo.
Andrew, did the Belkin adapter work with Windows Vista?
Is it true that this player can only stream/show pictures from the network/USB input?
Does anyone know if there are plans of a firmware update allowing possible music/movie playback as well?
Does anyone know if there are plans of a firmware update allowing possible music/movie playback as well?
bigboss:Andrew, did the Belkin adapter work with Windows Vista?
Didn't even try - as now mainly using Macs at home, used my little Advent go-everywhere netbook to set the adapter up.
Didn't even try - as now mainly using Macs at home, used my little Advent go-everywhere netbook to set the adapter up.
Andrew Everard:
Yes, the function of the wi-fi is principally to allow access to the BD-Live extended content, but players can also update their firmware automatically over the wi-fi connection.
If the player doesn't have wi-fi, it needn't cost a fortune to add it to the Ethernet port - I did it on the Oppo for £18.
No, that isn't the only reason it outgunned the Oppo.
But the Belkin you used is not supported by either Vista or Windows 7 apparently
Yes, the function of the wi-fi is principally to allow access to the BD-Live extended content, but players can also update their firmware automatically over the wi-fi connection.
If the player doesn't have wi-fi, it needn't cost a fortune to add it to the Ethernet port - I did it on the Oppo for £18.
No, that isn't the only reason it outgunned the Oppo.
But the Belkin you used is not supported by either Vista or Windows 7 apparently
Did I say it was? Not using either Vista or 7, I didn't check.
The only reason you need the computer is to set up the Belkin device - after that it plugs into the Oppo and the problem doesn't arise.
And anyway, there are lots of wireless Ethernet bridges on the market, just none as cheap as this AFAICS.
The only reason you need the computer is to set up the Belkin device - after that it plugs into the Oppo and the problem doesn't arise.
And anyway, there are lots of wireless Ethernet bridges on the market, just none as cheap as this AFAICS.
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