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jeff47

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1. Most likely, it would be redundant

Reply to mrmpa (Original post)

Fri Mar 29, 2013, 05:18 PM

Mar 2013

There might be some difference in what the two devices can do over WiFi from your own files.

But if they're both just for playing Netflix, Hulu and similar services then it would be redundant.

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TV and Blu Ray player question.......... [View all] mrmpa Mar 2013 OP

Most likely, it would be redundant jeff47 Mar 2013 #1

Redundant NV Whino Mar 2013 #2

I won't be streaming.... mrmpa Mar 2013 #5

Only if the player provides a service that your TV does not, that you desire. nt onehandle Mar 2013 #3

WiFi does make updates easier ksoze Mar 2013 #4

You will have more hook up options IF you need them . olddots Mar 2013 #6

As long as you're getting a Blu Ray, why not get it w/wifi? Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #7

That's the same question I had OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #8

All tvs are HD, now. I'm shopping for a new tv. Yes, some are dumb, which is what I want. Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #10

for me it's one more device OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #12

I was thinking of different.......... mrmpa Mar 2013 #11

That's a plenty good reason OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #13

Blu Ray players like to be updated CBGLuthier Mar 2013 #9

Easier to update them if they are wifi capable. You could also get a PS3.... Evoman Mar 2013 #14

i have a Wii.....eom mrmpa Mar 2013 #15