Cheap LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

I was hesitant to purchase this blu-ray player due to reported problems with LG blu-ray players and Vizio TVs. I have a Vizio GV52LF 52" 1080P LCD TV. I'm happy to report that the LG BD 390 works perfectly with my TV.

Set-up was quick and easy. All I had to do was plug in the power cord, connect the player to my TV with an HDMI cable, and enter the security code for my wireless network using the 390's very easy to use menu. I also performed a firmware update immediately once I was connected to my wireless network. The firmware update was easy to do using the 390's simple menu.

I have viewed a few blu-ray discs so far, mostly concert DVDs. I can honestly say that I was blown away the first time I inserted a disc (Foreigner - Soundstage concert). Just an awesome picture with this player. The discs load pretty quickly too.

I have also experimented with some of the other internet features including YouTube and NetFlix. YouTube was pretty cool through my TV. The only drawback is that there's no keyboard to type in the searches. You have to use an on-screen keyboard, and it can be cumbersome entering in the letters.

I also joined NetFlix, and activated my 390 with NetFlix so that I can stream movies. This was easy as well. I simply joined NetFlix using my computer, then went to a specific NetFlix address that was on my blu-ray screen, then entered a code that was also on the screen. From there, all I had to do was set up a queue for the content that I wanted streamed to the 390, and then all of the choices in my queue magically appeared on my TV screen.

One note regarding the NetFlix streaming. Not all movies are available for streaming. Most new releases are not available. Also, most movies are not streamed in HD. The picture quality is closer to DVD quality, maybe slightly worse, but definitely acceptable. I have streamed a movie (in HD), a documentary (stadard definition), the Showtime series Weeds (standard definition), and a concert (standard definition). I must say, that even though most content is not HD, I really love the ability to instantly stream movies, TV series, concerts, etc. Also, there were no issues with the picture pausing, buffering, etc, once the program starts. Once you select a show, it will buffer for about 10 seconds, and it's smooth sailing from there. You can also pause, fastforward, rewind, etc.

I haven't tried out any of the other functions, like the Neuro software, etc, and I do not intend to. I don't want to put anything on my computer that might bog it down.

The only con that I can say so far is regarding the disc tray. It does appear to be flimsy, and has a lot of "play" in it when ejected. Others have noted the same thing. Other than that, this is one heck of a player. I'm glad that I waited until now to purchase my first blu-ray player.Get more detail about LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player.