Microsoft trumped with Netflix: LG announce streaming BD Player

For a while the Ps3 has been the sole best selling Blu-Ra player. But
now the format is strong enough to stand on it's own two feet without
relying on the Ps3, manufacturers are starting to come up with new
ways of adding functionality beyond simple BD-Rom playback.

Step forard LG, who have included streaming of NetFlix movies over the
internet, rather like a certain games company!

What is more, you have no subscription to pay beyond your Netflix one,
thus making MSs requirement of Gold rather pathetic.

So this 'major coup' that MS had at e3 is loking even more like a damp
sqiib.....

http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/31/lgs-bd300-network-blu-ray-player-to-stream-netflix-in-september/

We've been following the rumor since January, today it's official:
LG's BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player will begin streaming Netflix
movies in the US this September. The player will cost "well under
$500" and allow Netflix members to stream more than 12,000 standard
definition TV and films through the device at no additional increase
to their monthly paid subscriptions. Members will use the Netflix
website to add movies or TV to their individual instant queues. Movies
will begin playing in as little as 30 seconds when selected from the
TV where users can browse, make selections, read synopses, rate
movies, and fast-forward / rewind video streams using the BD300's
remote control. While specs on the player itself are scarce, we do
know that it supports BD Live and LG's SimpLink technology to
integrate easily with LG TVs and AV products. One thing's for sure,
with this deal announced and those with Roku and the Xbox 360 in the
bag, it looks like Netflix is grown-up and ready for the digital age.


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