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Special Delivery - Netflix Update Arrives for Samsung Blu-ray Players
Fri Dec 05, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Samsung, Netflix, Video Streaming (all tags)
Samsung has released a firmware update that will allow Netflix customers to stream movies through their Blu-ray players.
As previously reported, Samsung and Netflix settled on an arrangement similar to that announced by LG Electronics which will allow owners to take advantage of Netflix's "Watch Instantly" service at no additional cost.
After installing the update to their Samsung BD-P2550 and BD-P2500 players, Netflix account holders can visit the website to add standard definition movies and TV episodes to their instant queues. Those selections will then be available for viewing on their TVs via their Samsung players.
For more information on Netflix streaming, visit the company website!
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Samsung Announces Free Player Update For Netflix Streaming
Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Samsung, Netflix, Video Streaming (all tags)
Owners of the Samsung BD-P2550 and BD-P2500 Blu-ray players awoke this morning to some happy news. With a simple update, their players can now stream Netflix movies at no extra charge!
As announced by Reuters, the two companies have settled on an arrangement similar to that announced last month by LG Electronics which will allow owners to take advantage of Netflix's "Watch Instantly" service.
Netflix account holders can visit the website to add standard definition movies and TV episodes to their instant queues. Those selections will then be available for viewing on their TVs via their Samsung players.
For more information on Netflix streaming, visit the company website!
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- Related links:
- Netflix, Samsung in streaming partnership [Reuters.com]
LG Details BD300 Blu-ray/Netflix Player
Thu Sep 04, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: LG, Netflix, Video Streaming (all tags)
LG Electronics has released more information on its upcoming BD300 Blu-ray Player, which will be capable of streaming TV and movie programming to owners with Netflix subscriptions.
In an announcement made yesterday, the company said the players will be available next month at retailers such as Best Buy and Circuit City. The suggested retail price has been set at $399.95
Allan Jason, vice president of sales and marketing for Digital Media/New Products at LG called the new player "The ultimate convergence of home theater entertainment and functionality" Jason dubbed the BD300 "the next step in a truly personalized entertainment experience."
As reported by The New York Times "Bits" Technology Blog the movies streamed via Netflix will not be available in High-Def, but this is one of the first players to allow instant streaming, providing the combination of top of the line picture quality, and the added convenience of Netflix's on demand video offerings.
LG representatives have also pointed out the ability to update the player's operating system to add future features through software updates. We'll provide more information on this player as details come to us.
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- Related links:
- Press Release: LG ELECTRONICS’ BD300 NETWORK BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER AVAILABLE THIS FALL AT NATIONAL RETAILERS [http://us.lge.com]
- New LG Blu-Ray Player Streams Netflix — With Drawbacks [http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com]
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