Network Blu-Ray Player Recommendations?

moonchilddave · Nov 2, 2012, 10:42 AM

My faithful LG BD390 network Blu-Ray player has finally bit the dust it seems... It won't recognize DVD's or Blu-Ray discs. It has the latest firmware, and I suspect the laser has finally failed - as I disassembled the unit, and cleaned the lens with a microfiber cloth and some isopropyl alcohol.

I stream content from my 2012 MacBook Pro using EyeConnect - so finding a good replacement that supports DLNA is most important.

Any recommendations?

Diode · Nov 2, 2012, 10:48 AM

Oppo is an always a recommended brand. The new BDP-103 is worth looking at.

Not nearly as good when they allowed full BD ISO's to be streamed - but dropping that feature was beyond their control (Blu-Ray threatened to revoke their license if they didn't remove the feature).

Also the new PS3 Super Slim would be a decent alternative too.

moonchilddave · Nov 2, 2012, 11:00 AM

I would love to get an OPPO but with a price point starting at $500 they're not quite in my budget. I'm really not looking to spend more than $300, but under $200 is preferable.

ljonesj · Nov 2, 2012, 11:52 AM

i think the new super slim ps3 is around 199-299

djharris · Nov 2, 2012, 12:13 PM

I agree with the PS3. Firmware is updated to support new titles and features more often and for a longer period of time than stand-alone players (Not sure why this is an issue with blu-ray, but apparently it is) and Netflix and a few other streaming services are well supported, and it works with DLNA too.

Hammie · Nov 2, 2012, 01:16 PM

What is the BD player going to be connected to? TV (what size)? Receiver?

Wired or wireless?

Do you need 3D?

Do you need bitstream or is PCM only acceptable?

Do you upscale standard DVD's often?

Other than DLNA? Do you need any other features?

If you are into gaming, the PS3 would be a good option. Otherwise, I would look at the Panasonic players. I have three (one is at the in-laws) and they are all great.

However, if you can swing an Oppo, they would be my first choice. Maybe a second-hand BDP-83 could be found in your budget. I have both the BDP-83 and the BDP-93.

moonchilddave · Nov 8, 2012, 09:41 AM

Ended up going with the LG BD620... Not really a gamer. So far, no problems with it.

phoenixsan · Nov 8, 2012, 01:52 PM

this site is helpful:

http://blu-ray-player-review.toptenreviews.com/

You have to look in the features section to check about DLNA.

But also can go to the dlna site, to search about DLNA certified equipment:

http://www.dlna.org/dlna-for-industr...product-search

Hope that helps

rbrian · Nov 8, 2012, 02:18 PM

I bought a cheap USB BluRay drive, and I'm busy ripping all my DVDs and BluRays, so I can play them on my Apple TV, iPad, and MacBook Air. Who needs DLNA when you have Home Sharing and Airplay?

Nov 2, 2012, 10:42 AM	#1
moonchilddave macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2009	Network Blu-Ray Player Recommendations? My faithful LG BD390 network Blu-Ray player has finally bit the dust it seems... It won't recognize DVD's or Blu-Ray discs. It has the latest firmware, and I suspect the laser has finally failed - as I disassembled the unit, and cleaned the lens with a microfiber cloth and some isopropyl alcohol. I stream content from my 2012 MacBook Pro using EyeConnect - so finding a good replacement that supports DLNA is most important. Any recommendations?
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Nov 2, 2012, 10:48 AM	#2
Diode macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Washington DC	Oppo is an always a recommended brand. The new BDP-103 is worth looking at. Not nearly as good when they allowed full BD ISO's to be streamed - but dropping that feature was beyond their control (Blu-Ray threatened to revoke their license if they didn't remove the feature). Also the new PS3 Super Slim would be a decent alternative too. __________________ 16GB iPhone 4; 2.4 GHZ C2D iMac 4GB Ram; 32GB iPad2; AppleTV2
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ljonesj macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kingsport TN	i think the new super slim ps3 is around 199-299 __________________ acer win 7 3.0ghz amd dc 4gb ram; mac mini late 09 2.53ghz 8 gb of ram now with 500gb hard drive; mid 2010 macbookpro 13 base model with 500gb 7200 hybrid drive in place of the 250
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Nov 2, 2012, 12:13 PM	#5
djharris macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia, USA	I agree with the PS3. Firmware is updated to support new titles and features more often and for a longer period of time than stand-alone players (Not sure why this is an issue with blu-ray, but apparently it is) and Netflix and a few other streaming services are well supported, and it works with DLNA too. __________________ --Dave 13" MBP Mid-2009, Mid 2010 Mac Mini Server, 64GB Wi-fi iPad 3rd Gen., Verizon Wireless, HTC Thunderbolt (Rooted, Skyraider ROM)
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Nov 8, 2012, 01:52 PM	#8
phoenixsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	Maybe..... this site is helpful: http://blu-ray-player-review.toptenreviews.com/ You have to look in the features section to check about DLNA. But also can go to the dlna site, to search about DLNA certified equipment: http://www.dlna.org/dlna-for-industr...product-search Hope that helps __________________ Mac Pro 2010 3.06 Westmere version, 12 Core 64 GB RAM, 4 TB , iPhone 5 (black)
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Nov 2, 2012, 11:00 AM	#3
moonchilddave Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2009	I would love to get an OPPO but with a price point starting at $500 they're not quite in my budget. I'm really not looking to spend more than $300, but under $200 is preferable.
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Nov 2, 2012, 01:16 PM	#6
Hammie macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wash, DC Metro	What is the BD player going to be connected to? TV (what size)? Receiver? Wired or wireless? Do you need 3D? Do you need bitstream or is PCM only acceptable? Do you upscale standard DVD's often? Other than DLNA? Do you need any other features? If you are into gaming, the PS3 would be a good option. Otherwise, I would look at the Panasonic players. I have three (one is at the in-laws) and they are all great. However, if you can swing an Oppo, they would be my first choice. Maybe a second-hand BDP-83 could be found in your budget. I have both the BDP-83 and the BDP-93.
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Nov 8, 2012, 09:41 AM	#7
moonchilddave Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2009	Ended up going with the LG BD620... Not really a gamer. So far, no problems with it.
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Nov 8, 2012, 02:18 PM	#9
rbrian macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland	I bought a cheap USB BluRay drive, and I'm busy ripping all my DVDs and BluRays, so I can play them on my Apple TV, iPad, and MacBook Air. Who needs DLNA when you have Home Sharing and Airplay? __________________ 2011 11" Air i5 1.6/4/128; 2011 Mac mini; iPad 3 32GB WiFi; iPhone 5 64GB; Apple TV3
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