

Not every movie title is available on Blu-ray - at least not yet. You don't need to run out and upgrade every DVD you've ever owned. Most players require a hard-wired network connection (or an optional wireless bridge), though there are a few players available with built-in WiFi support. And if internet-based features like BD-Live and movie-streaming are important to you, then you'll need a home network with access to the internet. You'll also need HDMI cable to connect the two devices. For the best result, we recommend a 1080p TV so you can see the full detail that Blu-ray and high def streaming providers can deliver.

A $200 (or less) Blu-ray player that can stream content from the internet is interesting to quite a few more.īefore you start bargain shopping for the least expensive Blu-ray player you can find, know that you will need a few other things to get high-def goodness and there are certain features available only on step-up models that might be useful to you. A $1200 standalone high definition disc player is interesting to early adopters. OK - it has a lot to do with price drops. This has a lot to do with consumer awareness, as well as price drops. Two years after the high-def home video format war ended, Blu-ray is finally starting to trickle into the mainstream.
