Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

ksoze

(2,068 posts)

4. WiFi does make updates easier

Reply to mrmpa (Original post)

Fri Mar 29, 2013, 06:09 PM

Mar 2013

Players these days have the ability to update their firmware to correct issues or sometimes add features. WiFi makes it easier to accomplish this, but that value is not worth much if you also do not need the other services it provides.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

15 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

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