Wireless Internet Connection Useful? - Blu-ray Forum

PaulGo · 11-28-2007, 04:04 PM

If you want interactivity with the internet to be successful the Profile 2 players need a wireless internet connection. These days its all about wireless (such as the PS3) hard wired connections are out of fashion. What do you think?

Edit: When I wrote wireless I also meant that it should also have a wired outlet (like the PS3).

Go Blu · 11-28-2007, 04:05 PM

I agree....I'd love to see all players with built in WiFi.

richteer · 11-28-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulGo

If you want interactivity with the internet to be successful the Profile 2 players need a wireless internet connection. These days its all about wireless (such as the PS3) hard wired connections are out of fashion. What do yo think?

I think both types is ideal (a la PS3). I currently use wifi for my PS3 because (like most people) I don't have Ethernet socket anywhere near my TV (despite the fact that I have numerous Ethernet sockets throughout the house).

MacHaggis · 11-28-2007, 04:31 PM

The wireless option is nice, although it would add to the cost of manufacture.

Of course, the individual can implement an ethernet bridge that can create a defacto wireless setup for the cost of $50 or so and a little network knowhow.

Bogdan

Bombthroat · 11-28-2007, 04:39 PM

I prefer to have a wired option personally. Having said that, if wireless were the only thing available, then that would work for me too. Having either would not make me more or less interested in any given player.

Other items such as video/audio quality and audio codecs supported internally or capability to bitstream are the deciding factors for me. Of course, overall performance is very much important as well.

w_tanoto · 11-28-2007, 04:50 PM

not needed..... I don't see why internet connection is useful. I do my PS3 firmware upgrade by downloading it to my PC first (to confirm it's the right size and files), and I can just do the same with BD player that I will have in the future)

SDG · 11-28-2007, 04:59 PM

WIFI adds to the cost. Let consumer make the desion. Would be bad for someone to have to pay for WIFI if they happen to have an internet connection near their player. If they want WIFI, just purchase the antenna seperately.

PS3plus52XBR2 · 11-28-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

not needed..... I don't see why internet connection is useful.

Yes! Internet connection is a hindrance. I've never needed it and I've gotten by without any internet connection whatsoever. I hate the internet. And these wires are just a leash of the Man.

shatta · 11-28-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

not needed..... I don't see why internet connection is useful. I do my PS3 firmware upgrade by downloading it to my PC first (to confirm it's the right size and files), and I can just do the same with BD player that I will have in the future)

wat about ur demo...online play etc

View Poll Results: Is Wireless Desireable For Profile 2 Players?
Wireless would encourage connectivity.	54	57.45%
Wireless is not needed.	8	8.51%
Wired and wireless is the best option	32	34.04%
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11-28-2007, 04:04 PM	#1
PaulGo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:North Potomac, MD	Wireless Internet Connection Useful? If you want interactivity with the internet to be successful the Profile 2 players need a wireless internet connection. These days its all about wireless (such as the PS3) hard wired connections are out of fashion. What do you think? Edit: When I wrote wireless I also meant that it should also have a wired outlet (like the PS3). Last edited by PaulGo; 11-28-2007 at 07:58 PM.

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11-28-2007, 04:05 PM	#2
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	I agree....I'd love to see all players with built in WiFi.

11-28-2007, 04:31 PM	#4
MacHaggis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Blu-ray collection:102	The wireless option is nice, although it would add to the cost of manufacture. Of course, the individual can implement an ethernet bridge that can create a defacto wireless setup for the cost of $50 or so and a little network knowhow. Bogdan

11-28-2007, 04:39 PM	#5
Bombthroat Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I prefer to have a wired option personally. Having said that, if wireless were the only thing available, then that would work for me too. Having either would not make me more or less interested in any given player. Other items such as video/audio quality and audio codecs supported internally or capability to bitstream are the deciding factors for me. Of course, overall performance is very much important as well.

11-28-2007, 04:50 PM	#6
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	not needed..... I don't see why internet connection is useful. I do my PS3 firmware upgrade by downloading it to my PC first (to confirm it's the right size and files), and I can just do the same with BD player that I will have in the future)

11-28-2007, 04:59 PM	#7
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	WIFI adds to the cost. Let consumer make the desion. Would be bad for someone to have to pay for WIFI if they happen to have an internet connection near their player. If they want WIFI, just purchase the antenna seperately.

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