Bluray players with Wifi - Blu-ray Forum

blu-bren · 02-22-2011, 04:47 AM

Is there a difference b/w a player with 'built - in WiFi or a player that is "WiFi ready"?

SkillzthatKillz · 02-22-2011, 06:14 AM

Yes. A player that is "wifi ready" can connect to a wifi network, but it does not have a built in wifi chip. You have to buy an accessory from the manufacturer and those normally go for $79.99. A player that has built in wifi can connect right out of the box

blu-bren · 02-22-2011, 07:34 AM

oh u mean with a USB wifi LAN adapter ?

do u have to buy a usb adapyer that matches the player's brand/make?

or any brand will do?

ZoetMB · 02-22-2011, 03:48 PM

My advice is unless you're buying a very high-end player that you want for other reasons that doesn't happen to have WiFi built in, is to buy a player that does have WiFi built in. Lowers your cost, nothing is sticking out of the player to break off, etc.

The Sony 570 (and I believe its replacement, the new 580) has WiFi built in and it's a pleasure to use. I wish all the manufacturers would do this.

steve1971 · 02-24-2011, 01:10 PM

Built in WIFI is the best way to go. When I had my N460 I had to buy a wireless bridge and it was a hassel. With built in WIFI on my S570 everything works like a charm as it did on my PS3 when I had it.

The_Donster · 02-24-2011, 07:19 PM

I'm in the same boat blu and I'd recommend getting one with the wi-fi built in too

02-22-2011, 04:47 AM	#1
blu-bren Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Australia Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:548 DVD collection:384 iTunes collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:8	Bluray players with Wifi Is there a difference b/w a player with 'built - in WiFi or a player that is "WiFi ready"?

02-22-2011, 06:14 AM	#2
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	Yes. A player that is "wifi ready" can connect to a wifi network, but it does not have a built in wifi chip. You have to buy an accessory from the manufacturer and those normally go for $79.99. A player that has built in wifi can connect right out of the box

02-22-2011, 07:34 AM	#3
blu-bren Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Australia Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:548 DVD collection:384 iTunes collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:8	oh u mean with a USB wifi LAN adapter ? do u have to buy a usb adapyer that matches the player's brand/make? or any brand will do?

02-22-2011, 03:48 PM	#4
ZoetMB Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:172 DVD collection:27 Blu-ray reviews: 3	My advice is unless you're buying a very high-end player that you want for other reasons that doesn't happen to have WiFi built in, is to buy a player that does have WiFi built in. Lowers your cost, nothing is sticking out of the player to break off, etc. The Sony 570 (and I believe its replacement, the new 580) has WiFi built in and it's a pleasure to use. I wish all the manufacturers would do this.

02-24-2011, 01:10 PM	#5
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	Built in WIFI is the best way to go. When I had my N460 I had to buy a wireless bridge and it was a hassel. With built in WIFI on my S570 everything works like a charm as it did on my PS3 when I had it.

02-24-2011, 07:19 PM	#6
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	I'm in the same boat blu and I'd recommend getting one with the wi-fi built in too

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