Magnavox Blu-ray Disc Player, NB500MG9 - Blu-ray Forum

Kryptonite6965 · 11-24-2008, 02:38 PM

Hey,
Does this player feature BD-Live or firmware upgrades? I haven't been able to find out so if someone could tell me that would be great.

Thanks

gushin · 11-24-2008, 02:53 PM

No BD-live and no firmware updates have ever been issued. Every BD I've thrown in mine has worked.

cinema725 · 11-24-2008, 03:02 PM

I'd go with a player that features BD-live. Their promising some pretty cool features in the future.

brett_day · 11-24-2008, 03:05 PM

i would have to agree that bd-live will be a must have feature. There is going to be some amazing features coming our way, will be a shame to miss out on them

Kryptonite6965 · 11-24-2008, 03:27 PM

My question is does this player have BD-live though? That's what I'm uncertain about.

brett_day · 11-24-2008, 03:29 PM

no...BD live requires an ethernet connection so you can get online. There is no ethernet port on this unit

Kryptonite6965 · 11-24-2008, 03:34 PM

So without the Ethernet it obviously can't get firmware upgrades is that bad?

brett_day · 11-24-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptonite6965

So without the Ethernet it obviously can't get firmware upgrades is that bad?

if firmware updates come out you might be able to burn them to a cd from their website and update that way.....

new firmware might be required for BD"s later on down the line. I would spend just a little extra and would get a player that has those features

bhampton · 11-24-2008, 03:53 PM

I'm tempted to pick it because it lacks BD Live.

(That is ... if my PS3 ever stops working and I need a Blu Ray player)

I have a internet connection already... I don't like BD Live.
I got the insignia player that is the same as this magnovox player for my stepdad and I love how it works well with every disc. Hasn't needed any FW updates... gotta love that.

-Brian

mr.hidef · 11-24-2008, 04:00 PM

Sony is planning some awesome BD-Live stuff in 2009. I talk to the rep every couple of weeks, and he said what we have now for BD-Live is just the tip of the iceberg............

brett_day · 11-24-2008, 04:05 PM

i cannot wait for bd live to really kick off! the features on wall*e from disney were pretty impressive. the sky is the limit for film studios really when it comes to bd live!

mr.hidef · 11-24-2008, 04:06 PM

SVTRacer · 11-27-2008, 09:12 PM

How is the load time?

I'm thinking about getting one for my mom. She wouldn't use the BD-live features even if it could access them.

11-24-2008, 02:38 PM	#1
Kryptonite6965 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008	Magnavox Blu-ray Disc Player, NB500MG9 Hey, Does this player feature BD-Live or firmware upgrades? I haven't been able to find out so if someone could tell me that would be great. Thanks

11-24-2008, 03:29 PM	#6
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	no...BD live requires an ethernet connection so you can get online. There is no ethernet port on this unit Last edited by brett_day; 11-24-2008 at 03:33 PM.

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11-24-2008, 02:53 PM	#2
gushin Active Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:5	No BD-live and no firmware updates have ever been issued. Every BD I've thrown in mine has worked.

11-24-2008, 03:02 PM	#3
cinema725 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray reviews:2	I'd go with a player that features BD-live. Their promising some pretty cool features in the future.

11-24-2008, 03:05 PM	#4
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i would have to agree that bd-live will be a must have feature. There is going to be some amazing features coming our way, will be a shame to miss out on them

11-24-2008, 03:27 PM	#5
Kryptonite6965 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008	My question is does this player have BD-live though? That's what I'm uncertain about.

11-24-2008, 03:34 PM	#7
Kryptonite6965 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008	So without the Ethernet it obviously can't get firmware upgrades is that bad?

11-24-2008, 03:53 PM	#9
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:987 Blu-ray collection:2543 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I'm tempted to pick it because it lacks BD Live. (That is ... if my PS3 ever stops working and I need a Blu Ray player) I have a internet connection already... I don't like BD Live. I got the insignia player that is the same as this magnovox player for my stepdad and I love how it works well with every disc. Hasn't needed any FW updates... gotta love that. -Brian

11-24-2008, 04:00 PM	#10
mr.hidef Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Twin Cities Home Theater Gallery:113 Blu-ray collection:570 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:17	Sony is planning some awesome BD-Live stuff in 2009. I talk to the rep every couple of weeks, and he said what we have now for BD-Live is just the tip of the iceberg............

11-24-2008, 04:05 PM	#11
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i cannot wait for bd live to really kick off! the features on wall*e from disney were pretty impressive. the sky is the limit for film studios really when it comes to bd live!

11-24-2008, 04:06 PM	#12
mr.hidef Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Twin Cities Home Theater Gallery:113 Blu-ray collection:570 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:17

11-27-2008, 09:12 PM	#13
SVTRacer Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Houston Metro Blu-ray collection:332	How is the load time? I'm thinking about getting one for my mom. She wouldn't use the BD-live features even if it could access them.

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