blu ray with wifi...how well does it work?

mailburner

Been looking for a decent blu ray for the past week and
have seen mixed reviews when it come to wifi on amazon

this LG gets great reviews compared to some of the newer models
http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-BD370-Blu-ray-Definition-YouTube/dp/B0026B8AW6/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306700577&sr=1-4

has anyone got something similiar and what speed would
you need to have to be able to watch youtube and the like
i have one mg wireless myself


can anyone recommend something similiar or even a bluray
with speakers like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-SC-BT222EB-K-Blu-Ray-Home-Cinema/dp/B003H9N7OC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top


is the wifi feature worth it or would i be better of just getting the
second one?
personally, id be very happy just to be able to watch all those
classic 80s vids on youtube

thanks

mossym

the you tube functionality is cool when it works, it can be problematic though

if you can watch you tube on your laptop then it's likely you can watch on the LG. only question is where will the blu-ray player be in relation to your wireless router, if you don't get a good signal between the two you will have nothing but problems

mailburner

mossym wrote: »

the you tube functionality is cool when it works, it can be problematic though

if you can watch you tube on your laptop then it's likely you can watch on the LG. only question is where will the blu-ray player be in relation to your wireless router, if you don't get a good signal between the two you will have nothing but problems

can watch it on the laptop though my speed is just quick enough
to keep up with the vids (1mg both ways) and its used in
a different room to the router
bluray would be in a different room and in an enclosed cabinet
the likes of this seems the safest option though http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003FMSIKE/sr=1-1/qid=1306886288/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1306886288&sr=1-1&seller=
if it doesn't work out it'll be a costly failure though.
id be quite happy to get the sony s380 but the dongle costs
way too much or some other similiar brand but the overall reviews
for the others aren't great
it's youtube that appeals the most and if i could get a cheap dongle
id settle for this http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-BD370-Blu-ray-Definition-YouTube/dp/B0026B8AW6/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306700577&sr=1-4

mossym

how about getting the S370 which is on sale at argos at the moment, and adding a pair of homeplugs which would eliminate any potential wireless problems

mailburner

mossym wrote: »

how about getting the S370 which is on sale at argos at the moment, and adding a pair of homeplugs which would eliminate any potential wireless problems

how much are these and can you recommend some?

mossym

mailburner wrote: »

how much are these and can you recommend some?

nope sorry, not sure on pricing or best makes, just that they would solve your problems..:)i'm sure there is loads of information on boards about them though

mailburner

mossym wrote: »

nope sorry, not sure on pricing or best makes, just that they would solve your problems..:)i'm sure there is loads of information on boards about them though

no probs
had a quick look on amazon
nearly makes more sense paying for the built in wifi

mossym

price wise maybe, but wireless is very poor for video, and can cause a lot of problems, wired always preferable when using video