LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player Top Quality

I read a number of reviews before I settled on the BD-390. I have a MacOSX household and one thing I wanted to make certain was the compatibility. The reviews were all over the map with regard to this issue. Let me settle the question now. It is seamless when it comes to Macintosh compatibility. I was watching movies, looking at photos, and listening to music from my MacBook Pro within minutes. One of the reviews I read on here said that LG doesn't support Mac/Apple compatibility. Since when do Macintosh users require support from a manufacturer? I am running Snow Leopard and use a 1GB TIme Capsule, so I can't speak about previous versions of OS X or other WiFi set ups, but it is simple to configure and use with my set up. One catch is that you will need to download Elgato's EyeConnect 1.6. Again, downloading and installing EyeConnect and configuring everything took no longer then 10 minutes.

Now for anyone else that doesn't require Mac compatibility....

Speed - This was something I didn't put much thought into. Why? Because a few seconds here or there is just not that important to me. I typically turn the thing on, pop a DVD in and go to the kitchen for something to drink and by the time I am back it is ready to go. Unfortunately we have become a society of "instant" results. Sometimes the best things in life are worth waiting for.

Picture - I have a 42" Aquos 1080i and the picture looks great to me. Now, this is my first Blu-Ray player, so I really don't have anything to compare it to, but the picture quality looks great to me. It is crisp, clear, and brilliant looking.

Sound - Running it through my Onkyo receiver sounds great.

Connectivity & Streaming - Absolutely no issues. YouTube, NetFlix, CinemaNow, and the recently added Vudu work great. You even get a free movie with NetFlix and Vudu. Yes, you have to register, provide a credit card number, and sign up with these services, but it was easy and the rentals are reasonably priced.

Remote control - Not the greatest, but it is straight forward to use and does what it needs to.

Price - Expensive? Well I guess it is based upon your perspective. Bottled water is about $8 dollars a gallon, gas around $3 per gallon, and you can't go out to dinner for less then $20 these days. So, in my opinion everything is expensive. Currently Amazon is selling this thing for $275. A lot? Perhaps, but if you are planning to buy a Blu-Ray player then you will be spending at least $200 anyway. So why not spend the additional $75 for the streaming content and WiFi connectivity. To me it's not a matter of worth it, is a matter of what you want. Put it this way, none of us NEED a Blu-Ray player. For that matter, none of us NEED a TV. It's a matter of WANT. If the price is a little inflated, but has every feature that you WANT then it is worth it. Now, some say just get a PlayStation. Ok, go ahead. I have no NEED for a PlayStation. ;-)

All in all my experience with this machine has been great.Get more detail about LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player.