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Top 5 Best Blu-ray Players with Netflix Streaming

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One of the most exciting developments in recent times is how separate elements of technology have been brought together. The technology involved in producing the picture quality seen from the best Blu-Ray players is in itself is a big step forward, but add to that the ability to supply television viewers with an amazing choice of TV programs and movies via the internet and you have got a winning combination. It has been possible for some time to connect up a laptop or PC to a television, of course, and view the internet that way - but why bother when there are Blu-ray players on the market nowadays that can do the same thing with just a click of a remote button and no messy cabling or fiddling about.

Another leap forward in the viewer experience has been the provision of online services such as Netflix. The sheer range of programs and movies that you have on offer to pick from is huge and the service is even greater when you consider that you can pretty much watch your choice instantly. I am also astonished by the quality of the material too. It seems only a short time ago that video watched via the internet was blurry with repeated interruptions while it reloaded the images, completely incomparable with the smooth and quality video that the internet is now capable of delivering.

I have attempted to include a variety of models in my list of the Top 5 Best Blu-ray Players with Netflix in order to cover a range of different budgets and tastes. I haven’t forgotten either, that while you may want to use the Blu-ray players with Netflix, the machines still need to play the Blu-ray discs and deliver a quality DVD experience too. I hope you find my list of the Top 5 Best Blu-ray Players with Netflix useful.

LG BD550 Network Blu-ray Disc Player
Amazon Price: $184.95
List Price: $159.99

LG BD550 – Versatile and technologically superior!

I thought I would start with this new offering from LG, which is quite possibly the best Blu-ray players with Netflix that I have seen, in terms of its versatility. It is hard to believe, but you can plug it in and use it anywhere in the world and it will play pretty much anything.

Samsung BDC5500 Blu-ray Player
Amazon Price: $100.00

Samsung BDC5500 – Exceptional value player!

The Samsung is not as sophisticated as the LG BD550, it is essentially a basic, entry-level Blu-ray player, but in terms of value for money it is one of the best Blu-ray players with Netflix! It lacks a few of the features of the more expensive machines, but is easy to set up and use and can connect to the internet when paired with an optional USB dongle.

Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black)
Amazon Price: $178.50
List Price: $179.95

Panasonic DMP-BD65 – Fast start up and wireless ready!

As well as supplying your video images with vivid color, this wireless ready Blu-ray player from Panasonic has VieraCast enabled, allowing you to stream movies straight to your television from services such as Amazon Video on Demand and Netflix. It also has a sleek and discrete design, so it looks good too!

Sony BDP-S590 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi (Black)
Amazon Price: Too low to display
List Price: $149.99

Full 3D 1080p playback!

With its fast load system and Netflix integration capability, the neat and compact Sony BDP-S590 Blu-ray Player has the added bonus of being able to play 3D discs. Easy to set up and operate, this player is an absolute bargain for the price that you are paying and you will struggle to find anything better in a similar price range!

Toshiba BDX2150 Wifi-Ready Blu-ray Disc Player - Black
Amazon Price: Too low to display
List Price: $99.99

Toshiba BDX2150 – Affordable player than can stream Youtube and Netflix to your television!

Another basic, but great value Blu-ray player, the Toshiba BDX2150 has internet connectivity, enabling you to watch a multitude of streaming media services such as Blockbuster, Pandora, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube and, of course, providing you have membership, Netflix.

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