LG BX580

LG BX580: a Blu-ray 3D wireless and multimedia features

LG is also in the starting blocks, ready to enter the race to 3D. And the BX580 is part of his arms …

To complement its three lines of LCD TVs compatible 3D (series LX9500, LX6500 and LD920), LG will market the next few days its first Blu-ray 3D: BX580. A platinum while sober, equipped with a front flap revealing the tray, the control buttons and USB port.

The LG player can therefore read the Blu-ray and other 3D, as well as CDs and inflate 1080p HD DVDs. Fashion Media requires, it will be DLNA certified and will include a wireless module This will allow him to connect wirelessly to home network or other media devices, and enjoy complete freedom of function including access Netcast YouTube, Picasa, AccuWeather and supply VoD CanalPlay. That is interesting!

Besides access to portals BD-Live publishers and modes BonusView Blu-ray, the BX580 can read MKV, DivX HD and provide the identification function of Gracenote Music ID (as it is connected to book internet). The unit will also include the USB Direct Recording to rip audio CDs and record his tracks on a storage media connected via USB.

Finally, note that the HDMI 1.4 is accompanied by the ECC protocol, which can be handy in case of use with a TV brand.

As for the price, it is sweet as the BX580 will be sold 299 euros.

Positive points

• Price
• The integrated Wi-Fi
• Access to CanalPlay
• 3D compatibility
• Functions and USB Direct Recording MusicID
• Media Compatibility

Negative points

• Nothing

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