Initial setup was very simple but establishing internet connectivity was very difficult. Upconvert of regular DVD's is very good. Family just loves being able to watch Netflix on-demand material - movies, TV shows, etc. - on our TV rather than PC screens.
Calls to LG support for setup of network connection were not helpful. The rep basically asked why I didn't run a cable to the machine and then blamed the router and my internet service provider for the connection problem. Calls Linksy, the manufacturer of my router, were also not helpful as the router was out of warranty and they would only provide support if I paid a hefty fee. I searched online, upgraded router firmware, pulled hair but still no luck on network connectivity.
I was considering putting the player back in the box to return it when I finally broke down and bought a new Linksys router for around $60. Connection to the new router was a snap and literally took less than 10 minutes.
Moral of the story is the "wow" features of this machine require a reliable internet connection. So you need to consider your home network situation such as the age of router, internet connection speed, etc. when buying this machine. A basic understanding of how to connect devices to your home network is also necessary. Don't expect LG support to be able to help you solve the connection issues.
Once it connected though - wow. Without the internet connection though, its just a plain Blu-Ray player which you could purchase for a significantly lower cost.
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