Specs sheet for LG's BD300 Blu-ray / Netflix player slips out

by Darren Murph, posted Oct 3rd 2008 at 2:36PM

The anticipation is palpable, is it not? For those overly eager to learn more about LG's BD300 -- you know, that BD-Live-enabled Blu-ray player that can also stream Netflix content -- have we something for you. The forthcoming unit's specifications sheet has slipped out a touch early, giving us a few more snippets of information to digest before spending / not spending $350 on this thing in just a few days. Aside from the obvious 1080p BD playback, BD-Live / BonusView support, 7.1-channel audio output and unlimited access to Watch Now material, the deck also includes 1080p DVD upscaling, LG's SimpLink (HDMI-CEC) technology, a USB 2.0 port and a rather plain looking remote. Check out the linked PDF for more -- unless you're cool with being patient. Which you aren't.

[Thanks, Christen]

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aaron @ Oct 3rd 2008 2:45PM

have they ever shown what the client will look like? just wondering if its going to be the same one as the roku box (while its nice its a bit dated looking since we have seen the 360 interface). i am hoping we see an updated interface on this box since it should have a pretty powerful cpu in there.

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dj496 @ Oct 3rd 2008 3:03PM

Nup, no DTS-HD MA or even HR decoding, therefore not interested.
I'd rather the Panny 35 for 50 bucks cheaper.

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squiggleslash @ Oct 3rd 2008 4:01PM

Fifth item under Audio Format is:

DTS-HD MA

Sixth item under Audio Features is:

LPCM Conversion (DTS HD, Dolby TrueHD)

Looks like it decodes DTS-HD MA to me.

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ken.salzberg @ Oct 3rd 2008 3:56PM

What is DTS advanced Digital Output? Where is Master audio and high resolution?

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Tom @ Oct 3rd 2008 3:59PM

aaron - cnet did a hands-on review with the bd-300, and apparently the UI is nearly identical to the Roku - here's the article: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10004471-1.html

This thing is going to be pretty killer, but it's still hard to justify not going the PS3 blu-ray player route. Sony has a deal now where you can get the PS3 for $249 if you open a Sony Card (credit card account). http://www.techdealdigger.com/deals/sony-playstation-3-249-at-sony/4428

I'm torn.

Neutral

Giesen @ Oct 7th 2008 2:54PM

The big deal killer for this is no Wi-Fi. I'd rather us a Roku and/or PS3 rather than get this and setup a separate Wi-Fi bridge.

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