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The LG BD300 is a Profile 2.0 compliant blu-ray player that is noteable for its ability to stream movies from Netflix's video library via its broadband connection, giving users instant access to over 12, 000 titles (in standard-definition only--also requires Netflix membership). The player can also stream music and photos from computers and flash drives via its USB port. The LG BD300 can also upconvert DVDs into 1080p, and can decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master audio streams. LG's Simple Link technology allows users to control multiple LG A/V systems from a single remote.
MSRP $359.00
Release date October, 2008
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Features
- Profile 2.0 with BD Live
- HDMI 1.3
- Upconvert DVDs to 1080p
- Dolby TrueHD decoding
- DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
- Stream over 12, 000 movies from Netflix (requires membership)
- Stream music and photos from drives via USB
- LG Simple Link technology synchronizes LG A/V products together
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MSRP $599.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- Decodes all high-definition audio formats (dts HD-MA, TrueHD)
- Profile 2.0 capable
- ABT 2010 video processor
Cons
- No WiFi
- No streaming features (no Netflix, Pandora)
- flimsy disk tray
LG BD300
0%
vs.
Oppo BDP-83
100%
MSRP $399.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- True 7.1 analog audio sound
- Ethernet port, and 1GB flash memory for firmware updates
- Plenty of outputs for various connection choices
Cons
- DTS-HD via only bitstream
- No IR ports
- DTS-HD HR only available through firmware update
LG BD300
vs.
Samsung BD-P2500
MSRP $399.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- 7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround
- Profile 2.0 capable
- good option for those with older high quality receivers
Cons
- better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver
- better to spend the extra money on a receiver upgrade
- Bluray is still too expensive
LG BD300
vs.
Panasonic DMP-BD55
MSRP $499.00
Released November, 2008
The Sherwood BDP-6003 is the higher-end model of Sherwoods other version; the BDP-5003. The BD-6003 offers an ethernet port for BD-Live (Profile 2.0) support. The BDP-6003 provides full 1080p/ 60 Hz and 24Hz HD video output and 192KHz/ 24-bit audio DACs. The device also includes a front panel USB 2.0 port, Toslink digital audio...
LG BD300
vs.
Sherwood BDP-6003
MSRP $299.95
Released November, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- 1080p playback at 24 or 60 fps
- upscales DVDs
Cons
- does not include advanced profile 2.0 features
LG BD300
vs.
Sherwood BDP-5003
MSRP $699.00
Released May, 2008
The Sharp BD-HP50 is a 1080p Profile 1.1 blu-ray player with the ability to upscale DVDs to 1080p. It features HDMI 1.3, allowing for 7.1 channel audio and has built-in decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio. It also is capable of 5.1 audio via analog output. The BD-HP50 is compatible with MPEG-2, MPEG-2-HD,...
LG BD300
vs.
Sharp BD-HP50
MSRP $299.95
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Profile 2.0 support
- firmware updates through network or SDHC card
- fairly inexpensive
Cons
- no 7.1 analog outputs
- Bluray is still too expensive
- Profile 2.0 is garbage
LG BD300
vs.
Panasonic DMP-BD35
Reviews
January 22, 2009
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reviewer
Pros
- streams movies from Netflix
- upconverts DVDs to 1080p
- profile 2.0 compatible
- fairly priced
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA
Cons
- No analog surround outputs
- Netflix streaming in standard-def only
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November 10, 2008
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Pros
- streams movies from Netflix
- profile 2.0 compatible
- fairly priced
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA
Cons
- No analog surround outputs
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November 10, 2008
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reviewer
Pros
- streams movies from Netflix
- upconverts DVDs to 1080p
- profile 2.0 compatible
- fairly priced
Cons
- still not worth the price
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November 15, 2008
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Pros
- streams movies from Netflix
- upconverts DVDs to 1080p
Cons
- No analog surround outputs
- still not worth the price
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December 8, 2008
approved
reviewer
Pros
- streams movies from Netflix
Cons
Did not agree with any cons
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