The Best Wi-Fi Blu-ray Players Under $250

One of the great features of a Blu-ray Player that hasLG BD570 - Wi-Fi - 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band only) -
quickly become a staple feature is its ability to connectList Price: $279.95
to the internet. But many people do not have EthernetWhile the BD570 has a list price of $279.95, it is selling
access in the living room where most Blu-ray Playersfor lower than $250.00 at most online stores such as
are located. This can be a real inconvenience forThe BD570 has Online Streaming Media services that
some. Finding a Blu-ray Player with built in Wi-Fi will giveinclude Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, Pandora, and Picasa. It
you access to the internet for online streaming mediamay not have 3D Support, 7.1 analog audio outputs or
services like Netflix, without the hassle of an Ethernetsome of the other features found in the previous two
cable. Last year in 2009 such Wi-Fi Players, like the LGBlu-ray Players. But it has no problems with streaming
BD390, had a price tag of close to $400.00. ThankfullyNetflix and has fast operational speeds.
the new line of Blu-ray Players released in 2010 withPanasonic DMP-BD85K - Wi-Fi 'Ready' - Includes USB
Built in Wi-Fi are reduced in price. Here are five of theWi-Fi Adapter - List Price:$249.95
best Blu-ray Players with Built-In Wi-Fi for underThe DMP-BD85K does not have built-in Wi-Fi. But it
$250.00.does supply you with a Wi-Fi Dongle. You simple plug
Samsung BD-C6500 - Wi-Fi - 802.11N - List Price:the USB Wi-Fi adapter into the USB port located the
$249.99back of the player. It has streaming media services
The BD-C6500 Blu-ray Player from Samsung givessuch as Netflix, YouTube, Amazon VOD, and Picasa.
you more features than any other player at this price.Unfortunately it has slower operational speed, no
Including 1 GB of internal memory, DLNA compliant andDLNA support or internal memory (an SD Card is
7.1 analog audio outputs. It has Samsungs Apps thatneeded for storage). With it's lack of features
allows developers to create an ever-growing list ofcompare to competing Blu-rays, many may feel this
programs to increase the players functionality. Itplayer is slightly over priced.
already has online streaming media services for Netflix,Vizio VBR200W - Wi-Fi - 802.11n - List Price: $199.99
Vudu and Pandora.While the DMP-BD85K may seem overpriced, the
Sony BDP-S570 - Wi-Fi - 802.11n - List Price: $249.99VBR200W from Vizio will seem like a bargain. Offering
The BDP-S570 Blu-ray Player is the only model in thisyou a nice set of features at a very reasonable price.
list that will eventually be able to support the playbackThe VBR200w has online streaming media services
of 3D Blu-ray Disc.(Firmware upgrade is expected insuch as VUDU, Netflix, Pandora Internet Radio, Twitter,
the summer of 2010) It also happens to have one ofFacebook, Flickr, Picasa, Associated Press and The
the fastest operational speeds of any player releasedNew York Times.
in 2010. However, some experts have stated concernsDepending on your needs and budget, you should fine
about the players ability to stream Netflix. The imagea great Wi-Fi Blu-ray Player from the players
quality is not as good compared to other players.mentioned. Providing an easy transition to all your
Other streaming media include Amazon VOD,streaming media needs.
YouTube and Slacker.