Q. As I begin the process of buying a Blueray player, I'm confused over those that have wifi. I guess I don't know why a player needs an internet connection. Could someone fill me in on this?
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1. the biggest reason why it would need an internet connection is if you bought it in hopes of streaming netflix/youtube/pandora radio etc. most people want a wireless connection because they do not want to deal with wires and running them etc, i would still recommend going wired especially if you are watching hd video since a wireless connection usually wont have the speeds necessary for hd video.
2. you can download apps to your smartphone ipod touch etc, so that you can use them as a remote, or to pass files from one source to another, example would be, if you wanted to look at the pictures in your phone on your tv you can do that through your bluray player.
3. this was the original reason why bluray players wanted/needed an internet connection, firmware updates, with bluray discs the way they are manufactured changes, they constantly improve the way its done to give you better performance, and with that you need to update the firmware so that it can continue to read all the new bluray movies out there. it just makes it easier being able to download the firmware directly to the machine vs having to download it to your pc and then burning it to a disc etc.
wifi isnt that necessary. but if you ever plan on going wifi then i would advise buying it with it built in versus buying the adaptor which costs more than the 2 combined. and usually 30-40 more. plus most retail stores have deals from the manufacture that will give away a free adaptor.
1. the biggest reason why it would need an internet connection is if you bought it in hopes of streaming netflix/youtube/pandora radio etc. most people want a wireless connection because they do not want to deal with wires and running them etc, i would still recommend going wired especially if you are watching hd video since a wireless connection usually wont have the speeds necessary for hd video.
2. you can download apps to your smartphone ipod touch etc, so that you can use them as a remote, or to pass files from one source to another, example would be, if you wanted to look at the pictures in your phone on your tv you can do that through your bluray player.
3. this was the original reason why bluray players wanted/needed an internet connection, firmware updates, with bluray discs the way they are manufactured changes, they constantly improve the way its done to give you better performance, and with that you need to update the firmware so that it can continue to read all the new bluray movies out there. it just makes it easier being able to download the firmware directly to the machine vs having to download it to your pc and then burning it to a disc etc.
wifi isnt that necessary. but if you ever plan on going wifi then i would advise buying it with it built in versus buying the adaptor which costs more than the 2 combined. and usually 30-40 more. plus most retail stores have deals from the manufacture that will give away a free adaptor.
Dvd blue ray players w/ wifi?...?
Q. Today i decided i want to buy a DVD blue ray player, but haven't a clue about them except that it gives a great picture. When i went online about them they were listed w/ wifi. WHAT IS THE WIFI FOR PLEASE? And Is a DVD & a blue ray the same thing? In other words, can i play DVD movies on just a blue ray? Excuse my ignorance but i have no one else to ask. Thank youâ¡
Answer
Leave the DVD part off. You are just looking for a Blu-Ray player, All will play DVDs and audio CDs in addition to the Blu-Ray discs. Many play content from USB.
As for WiF/networking, that is at least to use BD-Live, and at most to access online content services such as Netflix and Youtube.
You need to watch though, because many Blu-Ray players have dropped all analog A/V out. The one I bought a while back is all digital, HDMI for the TV, coaxial for sound (which works for me, as I have a modern HDTV and digital surround receiver).
Leave the DVD part off. You are just looking for a Blu-Ray player, All will play DVDs and audio CDs in addition to the Blu-Ray discs. Many play content from USB.
As for WiF/networking, that is at least to use BD-Live, and at most to access online content services such as Netflix and Youtube.
You need to watch though, because many Blu-Ray players have dropped all analog A/V out. The one I bought a while back is all digital, HDMI for the TV, coaxial for sound (which works for me, as I have a modern HDTV and digital surround receiver).
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