Wednesday, March 17, 2010

LG's newest Blu-ray player for less; 3D TV FAQ updated

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Last year's LG BD390 felt like the first Blu-ray player to really have it all, with built-in Wi-Fi, excellent streaming services, onboard storage, and 7.1 analog-audio outputs. The only drawback was its $400 list price, so it's good news to see its successor, the LG BD570, selling for as low as $250 online.
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March 17, 2010
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David Katzmaier
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LG's cheaper, loaded Blu-ray player
Last year's LG BD390 felt like the first Blu-ray player to really have it all, with built-in Wi-Fi, excellent streaming services, onboard storage, and 7.1 analog-audio outputs. The only drawback was its $400 list price, so it's good news to see its successor, the LG BD570, selling for as low as $250 online. Read the full LG BD570 review

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