LG BD390 Network Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi Review
Summary
- Product Name: BD390 Network Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi
- Manufacturer: LG Electronics
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: July 29, 2009 04:00
- MSRP: $ 450
- Specifications
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- HDMI: 1.3a w/Deep Color support
- Video output: up to 1080p/24/60 (HDMI); 1080i/720p/480p/480i (YCbCr)
- Video DACs: 148MHz/12-bit
- Audio support: Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio, DD Plus
- Audio DACs: 192 kHz/24-bit
- 7.1 audio outputs
- SNR: 100dB
- Networking: Ethernet & Wireless b/g/n
- BD Profile: 2.0 (BD Live!) 1GB built-in memory
- USB 2.0 port
- LG SimpleLink connectivity
- Display Type/Feature: VFD
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 17.0" x 2.2" x 10.9"
- Weight 6.0 lbs
- Warranty: 1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor
- HDMI: 1.3a w/Deep Color support
Pros
- Fast response
- Netflix-enabled
- YouTube-enabled
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
Cons
- No 480i output via HDMI
Introduction
LG Electronics is bringing networking video to its consumers in droves through the use of BD Profile 2.0 players like the BD390. This player boasts wireless n technology which means that users can enjoy Netflix, YouTube and CinemaNow movies with simple wireless connectivity. With the LG BD390, now you can bring all of this functionality to your flat screen television while also playing back standard DVD’s and Blu-ray discs.
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myoo posts on August 27, 2009 02:14
Hello, I'm pretty new to the home theater ballgame, and I'm assembling my shopping list. Trying to choose between the BD-390 and the Oppo.
Can the BD-390 be set to automatically output a signal in the format of the source? I see that it can auto-match the format of the display, but that's not what I'm after... I want my Denon AVR 3310CI(Same video processor chip as the Oppo has, I think) to do the upconversion to 1080p. It seems like a bit of a pain to have to change formats each time I play a disc with a different resolution, not to mention having to figure out what resolution the disc was originally recorded in. . .
And, will there be a significant loss of fidelity using component output to get a 480i signal to my Denon AVR (as opposed to what I'd see if HDMI throughput were possible)?
Is netflix on-demand 480i or 480p?
thanks,
myoo
Can the BD-390 be set to automatically output a signal in the format of the source? I see that it can auto-match the format of the display, but that's not what I'm after... I want my Denon AVR 3310CI(Same video processor chip as the Oppo has, I think) to do the upconversion to 1080p. It seems like a bit of a pain to have to change formats each time I play a disc with a different resolution, not to mention having to figure out what resolution the disc was originally recorded in. . .
And, will there be a significant loss of fidelity using component output to get a 480i signal to my Denon AVR (as opposed to what I'd see if HDMI throughput were possible)?
Is netflix on-demand 480i or 480p?
thanks,
myoo
Clint DeBoer posts on August 20, 2009 08:41
corey;605529Not my intent to insult. I often respond to things for everyone's benefit, even when I quote. Lots of people think that if a sub doesn't go down to 20Hz you don't have a lot of bass.
I was just commenting on what seemed to me to be a somewhat odd turn of phrase & didn't expect to have my understanding of HT basics questioned.
Clint DeBoer posts on August 20, 2009 08:37
I didn't measure it or do extensive listening sessions. I tested them in two-channel mode and they seemed to handle everything very well.
Omega Supreme posts on August 18, 2009 10:04
I noticed at the end of the review the 390 received a "Very Good" for the analog audio output. But I thought Clint did not test the analog audio outputs only HDMI. Did I miss something?
allargon posts on August 07, 2009 16:07
rgriffin25;607109
You need to add a thumb drive/ external memory to use BD Live on BD370. (Not a big deal considering USB memory sticks are dirt cheap.)
The differences between the 370 and 390 are..
The BD390 has 1GB of internal memory, has 7.1 Channel analog out, and wifi capabilities. Everything else is basically the same.
You can get a 4GB DaneElec (sp?) microSD w/ USB reader at Target for $9.99 right now. It's tiny and discreet. However, the PS3 might be a better fit for you depending on the gaming and multimedia player stuff.
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