LG BD550 vs. LG BD570 & upconvert I've been researching these two models have read things like "the 550 is essentially the same the 570, just not wireless." Wireless is not necessary for me, but I don't want "essentially" the same as the 570. I've read glowing reviews of the 570 from CNET and other sites, but nobody has done the 550. My question is this: Is the 550 exactly the same as the 570, just not wireless? Nothing I've read about any Blu-Ray player mentions much about the DVD upconversion. How is the upconversion on the 550 and 570? Is there a model that is known for having excellent upconversion? Thanks for the help. LG BD550 vs. LG BD570 & upconvert I've been researching these two models have read things like "the 550 is essentially the same the 570, just not wireless." Wireless is not... » Read More LG BD550 vs. LG BD570 & upconvert I've been researching these two models have read things like "the 550 is essentially the same the 570, just not wireless." Wireless is not necessary for me, but I don't want "essentially" the same as the 570. I've read glowing reviews of the 570 from CNET and other sites, but nobody has done the 550. My question is this: Is the 550 exactly the same as the 570, just not wireless? Nothing I've read about any Blu-Ray player mentions much about the DVD upconversion. How is the upconversion on the 550 and 570? Is there a model that is known for having excellent upconversion? Thanks for the help. « Show Less
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I've tried the 550 and brought the 570. It is the same execpt the 550 has digital sound and the 570 has optical and of course the wireless is available on the 570
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Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job on those. Again, thanks. Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job... » Read More Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job on those. Again, thanks. « Show Less
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I boought the 570 too, but please bear in mind, there is no region unlock for this machine yet. I bought this when it first came out, exxpecting a quick patch, but so far no-one seems to have one yet. That means Blu-rays and DVDs will be region locked. It's an excellent machine, but if you don't need the web functionalities, there are other players out there that have excellent upscaling and patches for multi-region.
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Besides no Wifi, the 550 does not have DLNA & USB only plays music & photos from flash drive, no movies & no HDD support. 570 has much better feature set.
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Does anyone know if there is a patch for multi-region viewing on the BD570 yet? It's been a great machine, but we watch international DVDs and it's a pain to have two machines for this purpose only!Thanks for any help I can get on this.Tim
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One really big difference according to the specs is the BD570 & 590 play Divx HD, Xvid and every other form of Divx/AVI files, and the BD550 doesn't.sorry, just looked closer at the op and I see 580 not 550 was being questioned. I'll leave this comment though because I scoured the reviews and comments trying to find this info.
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No logical reason. One can only guess that Samsung is hoping people gauge product quality and value by how high the price is. (ex. the more expensive the item, the better it is). However, you are right that the new 650 & 750 series are better than the LNT series in many ways. Advice: only buy the LNT4071 if it is at least $150 cheaper. Otherwise invest in the 650 or the 750.
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Not only to the 570 but the 550s as well..its just an application its not like they have to rewrite the entire firmware.
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D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said the free 3D Starter Kit promotion starts on 3/21/2010, and that the UN55C8000 should be available in early April.Thanks! D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said... » Read More D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said the free 3D Starter Kit promotion starts on 3/21/2010, and that the UN55C8000 should be available in early April.Thanks! « Show Less
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to try and offer some advice:i just upgraded from the BDP83 to the BDP93, i have only watched 1 Blu on the new one (BDP93) but was amazed at the pic qualityi had the BDP83 for almost a year before upgrading and the only issue i had was watching LOTR extended versions on DVD and would see a 'hiccup" every so often - i believe this was where they added the extended footage in - otherwise i NEVER had a single issue with my playerwith an Oppo or PS3 OR whatever bluray player you have or decide to buy i always make sure the firmware is updated to resolve any 'issues" you may havebest of luck to you to try and offer some advice:i just upgraded from the BDP83 to the BDP93, i have only watched 1 Blu on the new one (BDP93) but was amazed at the pic qualityi had the BDP83 for almost a year before upgrading and the only issue i had was watching LOTR extended versions on DVD and would see a 'hiccup" every so often - i believe this was where they added the extended footage in - otherwise i NEVER had a single issue with my playerwith an Oppo or PS3 OR whatever bluray player you have or decide to buy i always make sure the firmware is updated to resolve any... » Read More to try and offer some advice:i just upgraded from the BDP83 to the BDP93, i have only watched 1 Blu on the new one (BDP93) but was amazed at the pic qualityi had the BDP83 for almost a year before upgrading and the only issue i had was watching LOTR extended versions on DVD and would see a 'hiccup" every so often - i believe this was where they added the extended footage in - otherwise i NEVER had a single issue with my playerwith an Oppo or PS3 OR whatever bluray player you have or decide to buy i always make sure the firmware is updated to resolve any 'issues" you may havebest of luck to you « Show Less
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Please note that above I'm talking about the BDP - "N" 460 not the "S" 460. I can only assume that as far as SONY model number configurations go the "N" has some relation to network versus the "S" for system. Pure speculation on my part BTW.Also, in response to Michael's post above - current search of SONY's product capabilities and reviews as well as current support and firmware for the S560 indicates that it STILL DOES NOT does not have Nexflix (or other online streaming) capabilities - NOTHING has been added from a firmware perspective as of today anyway. This is THE negative written about the SONY S560 player. Please note that above I'm talking about the BDP - "N" 460 not the "S" 460. I can only assume that as far as SONY model number configurations go the "N" has some relation to network versus the "S" for system. Pure speculation on my part BTW.Also, in response to Michael's post above - current search of SONY's product capabilities and reviews as well as current support and firmware for the S560 indicates that it STILL DOES NOT does not have Nexflix (or other online streaming) capabilities - NOTHING has been added from a firmware perspective... » Read More Please note that above I'm talking about the BDP - "N" 460 not the "S" 460. I can only assume that as far as SONY model number configurations go the "N" has some relation to network versus the "S" for system. Pure speculation on my part BTW.Also, in response to Michael's post above - current search of SONY's product capabilities and reviews as well as current support and firmware for the S560 indicates that it STILL DOES NOT does not have Nexflix (or other online streaming) capabilities - NOTHING has been added from a firmware perspective as of today anyway. This is THE negative written about the SONY S560 player. « Show Less
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Found this in an article: http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/wireless-hdmi.html#2The NAVS501 is a follow-up to the slightly less expensive NAVS500 kit, with the only difference between the two being support for 3D and multiple transmitters on the 501. Otherwise, both units support the same wireless range and WHDI technology, and both have a USB port that can be used to connect the wireless receiver for a keyboard/mouse to control a desk top PC remotely. This means that in terms of overall performance, the 500 and 501 perform the same.
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They look the same, but inside have some differencies: S50 Bluray, 4GB RAM, 500 Hard Disk, Win 7 and is more expensive than S55. I recommend S55; a relevant difference I see is the bluray player and that isn't more important than the processor or the hard disk.
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Another, for gamers major, difference is the fact that the B530 and B550 differ in which computer resolutions are supported. The B530 does NOT have computer support for the tv's native resolution. The very reason I wouldn't even consider the B530.
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My SD DVDs didn't look good on this player. My Blu-ray discs look spectacular! For upconverting SD DVDs look for a factory refurbished ( cheaper ) Toshiba XA2 player. The best for upconverting.
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47LW5600 is actually $999, about $400 cheaper than the 6500. It seems the only difference between the 5600 and 6500 is the 6500 has 240 hz refresh vs 120 hz on 5600 - that wasn't as important to me.I have seen the 5700 also for about $1000 - but it does not have wifi capability. It does come with a stripped-down 3D BD player so you end up having to trade wifi connectivity for Blue-ray - guess it just depends what's more important to you. That's why I ended up going with the 5600 - I wanted smart tv to stream movies. I'll pick up a BD player at a later time.
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I own the Panasonic blu-ray which upconverts my backed up dvd's to 1080p.You can push the status button on the remote and 1080p appears telling you it is upconverting.If I am not getting true 1080p upconversion,I must be seeing things.Has anyone else tried upconverting a backed up copy of a dvd on a blu ray or hd dvd and was unable to get an upconverting display of 1080p? Stephen
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I'd like to know this myself. That's one reason why I haven't purchased an upconverting dvd player. I don't want to waste money. Go here and ask the same question about the 970HD. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=682896
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DLP: Like others, my BD390 quit playing many of the newer bluray discs a couple weeks ago. Firmware is current. After first discussion with LG support, I took the unit to an authorized electronic repair. Am told the unit is working properly but CANNOT be updated further to play the newer blurays coming out, despite firmware updates. Spoke again TODAY with LG support and they confirmed this. Was told there was NO upgrade available for the unit and that NO discount would be given on purchasing a newer LG unit! They were amazingly indifferent and told me I was "out of luck".......would either have to accept the fact this unit was ALREADY outdated for current and upcoming blurays, or buy a newer unit. I WILL NOT BE BUYING FUTURE LG PRODUCTS. DLP
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I pre-ordered this model as opposed to the LG combo. The reason is because the Samsung upscales DVDs to 1080p, while the LG upscales them to only 1080i. While this certainly is not a deal breaker to most, it is to me. Also the LG is $200 more.
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LG BD550 Network Blu-ray Disc PlayerDoes not support the LG AN-WF100 WiFi adapter, that works only on LG t.v's. The BD-550 is wired Ethernet only and does not support the WiFi adapter.