LG UP970 4K UHD Blu-ray player - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

lakerunr · 03-04-2017, 04:22 PM

I currently have a Samsung 4K SUHD that has HDR 10 only. Using a K8500 BD, but it has some issues with playback, and picture quality. Is it worth upgrading to the LG? I am considering upgrading to a TV that will handle DV later this year. What will DV content output to my current TV? HDR 10?

Thanks!

FilmFreakosaurus · 03-04-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lakerunr

I currently have a Samsung 4K SUHD that has HDR 10 only. Using a K8500 BD, but it has some issues with playback, and picture quality. Is it worth upgrading to the LG? I am considering upgrading to a TV that will handle DV later this year. What will DV content output to my current TV? HDR 10?

Thanks!

You will get the HDR10 layer of the DV HDR data.

If the Sony is getting DV, then I would snag that one instead, if you cannot spring for the Oppo.

lakerunr · 03-04-2017, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

You will get the HDR10 layer of the DV HDR data.

If the Sony is getting DV, then I would snag that one instead, if you cannot spring for the Oppo.

Thanks! Why the Sony?

One thing that concerns me about the LG is that other posters, above, state that it will ship with no apps. I have been using the K8500 for NetFlix, YouTube, and VUDU, because I get better sound to the receiver than the TV outputs from the built-in Smart Hub. TV limited to DDS.

Robert Zohn · 03-04-2017, 04:57 PM

Update on LG's UP970 streaming apps. It is true that LG's UP970 may not ship with the streaming apps, but they have promised me the Smart apps will be added by the end of April if not sooner.

Also the exact apps to be included is not finalized, but the first suite of apps will be Netflix and YouTube. This player will have HDR10 HDR, Dolby Vision HDR and HLG HDR.

FilmFreakosaurus · 03-04-2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lakerunr

Thanks! Why the Sony?

One thing that concerns me about the LG is that other posters, above, state that it will ship with no apps. I have been using the K8500 for NetFlix, YouTube, and VUDU, because I get better sound to the receiver than the TV outputs from the built-in Smart Hub. TV limited to DDS.

If the Sony gets DV, then it also plays SA-CD and DVD-Audio ultra-high res music discs like the Oppo 203. A cheaper alternative universal player.

jpcertified · 03-04-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

If the Sony gets DV, then it also plays SA-CD and DVD-Audio ultra-high res music discs like the Oppo 203. A cheaper alternative universal player.

And hopefully their own Sony movie app where I can finally watch my Sony UHD UV movies without a Sony tv

ryanmcv · 03-04-2017, 08:36 PM

The player is now listed on BestBuy.com, but the order button is grayed out (simply says "Coming Soon").

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-up970...?skuId=5733516

Jpapp25 · 03-05-2017, 08:59 PM

I've been checking Frys and Best Buy to see if this actually goes in stock anywhere. I keep going back and forth on preordering it for
Frys, but it seems like the best idea for me would be to wait for reviews. I'm hoping there is a little more "synergy" (couldn't think of a better word) between my LG OLED and the LG UHD player. Currently it seems like there is a constant back and forth between my tv and my Samsung UHD for the best settings.

Robert Zohn · 03-06-2017, 01:20 AM

Just meet with LG execs and our UP970 allocation will be in this week!

elwaylite · 03-06-2017, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Just meet with LG execs and our UP970 allocation will be in this week!

Great!

Jpapp25 · 03-06-2017, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Just meet with LG execs and our UP970 allocation will be in this week!

Awesome! Looking forward to hearing about it!

CASINO_DOYALE · 03-06-2017, 12:39 PM

Afternoon Gents,

Does anyone have a date for the UK release?

thanks

marine92104 · 03-08-2017, 06:00 AM

I'm hoping if they do update the apps they will add more.

Since the LG G6 won't allow VUDU Dolby Vision titles & Dolby Atmos streamed by anything right now including their own apps on their flagship TV I was hoping their flagship UHD player would do it.

It's been frustrating owning the TV for almost a year & the VUDU Dolby Vision 4K titles I've purchased I can't even stream with Dolby Digital Plus & Dolby Vision yet on anything.

Very frustrating! Please add the App & the capabilities to your UHD player. I'm at least hoping Netflix will have HDR & Dolby Digital plus on the titles that offer it since the LG G6 App doesn't allow it.

Also hoping Amazon App will be added with HDR or Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos or Dolby Digital sound.

roguejp · 03-08-2017, 07:13 AM

This is still the player I'm looking at, to be my first UHD player.
Specs and price look great and I'm really hoping that the combination with my LG OLED will be great.
I hope that Robert Zohn can tell us more once they have arrived. And any links to reviews would be much appreciated.

sukraj · 03-08-2017, 11:38 AM

Great news

elwaylite · 03-08-2017, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Just meet with LG execs and our UP970 allocation will be in this week!

Any word yet? I think I am in this allotment if I pre ordered early enough.

Robert Zohn · 03-08-2017, 02:46 PM

Correct, you ^^ are on the top of our UP970 priority list. Still no tracking, but I'm still cautiously optimistic for delivery next week.

riptor3076 · 03-12-2017, 05:03 PM

Best Buy is now accepting pre-orders and showing it arriving by April 10th.

Robert Zohn · 03-12-2017, 05:41 PM

riptor3076, thanks for the Best Buy update.

Sorry to report back that LG has delayed the UP970 launch, but our 1st large allocation is scheduled for the week of March 27th. Hope this holds true as we have taken a lot of pre-orders.

Comcam · 03-14-2017, 09:50 PM

This looks good, will work good with my LG tv I hope

03-04-2017, 04:22 PM	#101
lakerunr New Member Member since:Mar 2017	Use with TV that does not have DV I currently have a Samsung 4K SUHD that has HDR 10 only. Using a K8500 BD, but it has some issues with playback, and picture quality. Is it worth upgrading to the LG? I am considering upgrading to a TV that will handle DV later this year. What will DV content output to my current TV? HDR 10? Thanks!

03-06-2017, 12:39 PM	#112
CASINO_DOYALE New Member Member since:Mar 2017	Lg up970 Afternoon Gents, Does anyone have a date for the UK release? thanks

03-04-2017, 04:57 PM	#104
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Update on LG's UP970 streaming apps. It is true that LG's UP970 may not ship with the streaming apps, but they have promised me the Smart apps will be added by the end of April if not sooner. Also the exact apps to be included is not finalized, but the first suite of apps will be Netflix and YouTube. This player will have HDR10 HDR, Dolby Vision HDR and HLG HDR.

03-04-2017, 08:36 PM	#107
ryanmcv Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Phoenix, AZ 4K collection:323 Blu-ray collection:721 iTunes collection:1272 Trading Score:149	The player is now listed on BestBuy.com, but the order button is grayed out (simply says "Coming Soon"). http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-up970...?skuId=5733516

03-05-2017, 08:59 PM	#108
Jpapp25 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Illinois 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:90	I've been checking Frys and Best Buy to see if this actually goes in stock anywhere. I keep going back and forth on preordering it for Frys, but it seems like the best idea for me would be to wait for reviews. I'm hoping there is a little more "synergy" (couldn't think of a better word) between my LG OLED and the LG UHD player. Currently it seems like there is a constant back and forth between my tv and my Samsung UHD for the best settings.

03-06-2017, 01:20 AM	#109
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Just meet with LG execs and our UP970 allocation will be in this week!

03-08-2017, 06:00 AM	#113
marine92104 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:43	I'm hoping if they do update the apps they will add more. Since the LG G6 won't allow VUDU Dolby Vision titles & Dolby Atmos streamed by anything right now including their own apps on their flagship TV I was hoping their flagship UHD player would do it. It's been frustrating owning the TV for almost a year & the VUDU Dolby Vision 4K titles I've purchased I can't even stream with Dolby Digital Plus & Dolby Vision yet on anything. Very frustrating! Please add the App & the capabilities to your UHD player. I'm at least hoping Netflix will have HDR & Dolby Digital plus on the titles that offer it since the LG G6 App doesn't allow it. Also hoping Amazon App will be added with HDR or Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos or Dolby Digital sound.

03-08-2017, 07:13 AM	#114
roguejp Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:In a movie	This is still the player I'm looking at, to be my first UHD player. Specs and price look great and I'm really hoping that the combination with my LG OLED will be great. I hope that Robert Zohn can tell us more once they have arrived. And any links to reviews would be much appreciated.

03-08-2017, 11:38 AM	#115
sukraj Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:18	Great news

03-08-2017, 02:46 PM	#117
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Correct, you ^^ are on the top of our UP970 priority list. Still no tracking, but I'm still cautiously optimistic for delivery next week.

03-12-2017, 05:03 PM	#118
riptor3076 Active Member Member since:Feb 2013 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:1549 DVD collection:393	Best Buy is now accepting pre-orders and showing it arriving by April 10th.

03-12-2017, 05:41 PM	#119
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	riptor3076, thanks for the Best Buy update. Sorry to report back that LG has delayed the UP970 launch, but our 1st large allocation is scheduled for the week of March 27th. Hope this holds true as we have taken a lot of pre-orders.

03-14-2017, 09:50 PM	#120
Comcam Expert Member Member since:Feb 2017 4K collection:530 Blu-ray collection:606	This looks good, will work good with my LG tv I hope

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