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

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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.

sj001 · 11-28-2007, 05:00 PM

Of course wireless is good, who wants to fuss with cables in this day and age?

I think they should make it standard on all of them, and make firmware updates very easy to obtain.

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

w_tanoto · 11-28-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shatta

wat about ur demo...online play etc

that is different case, because it does not cause any malfunction if it's faulty. I can just download it directly, but for firmware, download from PC is a must for me, so I can check if it's the right size, etc

PaulGo · 11-28-2007, 05:33 PM

Profile 2 offers interactivity with add-ons through the internet to "enhance" your viewing experience. To use this feature you need to connect to the internet. If you were going to uses this feature would a wireless connection be useful?

Shadowself · 11-28-2007, 06:26 PM

a wired model, myself.

But the question is, in general and as I understand it, "Would a wireless option help the BD 2.0 players sell better?" I believe the answer to that is, "Absolutely."

As long as the inclusion of wireless does not eliminate the wired port (100baseT minimum).

Do I believe wireless is absolutely necessary for BD 2.0 players to sell? No.
Do I believe b/g is fast enough? No. You'll need n by the time this becomes a common option in stand alone players. (Remember there is much more to n than just higher bandwidth.)
Do I believe that *anyone* with the option of a wired connection should *ever* use a wireless connection? No. (And this comes from the guy who has many, many wireless filings with the FCC and ITU.)

Storm · 11-28-2007, 06:38 PM

I like the wireless option.
No need to bother with running cables here.

quetzalcoatl · 11-28-2007, 06:42 PM

Since I already have the bridge and hub to use with my D*, receiver and BD wireless is not important ot me.

shatta · 11-28-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

that is different case, because it does not cause any malfunction if it's faulty. I can just download it directly, but for firmware, download from PC is a must for me, so I can check if it's the right size, etc

ok ok..so for example if the firmware download is 100mb....the ps3 will install the software and then delete the 100mb file right??....i hope so

shatta · 11-28-2007, 06:54 PM

my wireless is good....but it seems to be 5 second slower than wired.....like when im streaming from PC..etc....YEP 5 SEC is still time

...cant afford to wait

Chris Beveridge · 11-28-2007, 07:24 PM

I added a third option for those who want both to be offered.

MacHaggis · 11-28-2007, 07:46 PM

A bit late now for the third option...

I would vote for it.

Bogdan

quetzalcoatl · 11-28-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Beveridge

I added a third option for those who want both to be offered.

Way to late to add another option.

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%
Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

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.

11-28-2007, 06:26 PM	#13
Shadowself Senior Member Member since:Sep 2005	I'd prefer a wired model, myself. But the question is, in general and as I understand it, "Would a wireless option help the BD 2.0 players sell better?" I believe the answer to that is, "Absolutely." As long as the inclusion of wireless does not eliminate the wired port (100baseT minimum). Do I believe wireless is absolutely necessary for BD 2.0 players to sell? No. Do I believe b/g is fast enough? No. You'll need n by the time this becomes a common option in stand alone players. (Remember there is much more to n than just higher bandwidth.) Do I believe that anyone with the option of a wired connection should ever use a wireless connection? No. (And this comes from the guy who has many, many wireless filings with the FCC and ITU.)

11-28-2007, 06:54 PM	#17
shatta Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:New York	my wireless is good....but it seems to be 5 second slower than wired.....like when im streaming from PC..etc....YEP 5 SEC is still time...cant afford to wait

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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.

11-28-2007, 05:00 PM	#9
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Of course wireless is good, who wants to fuss with cables in this day and age? I think they should make it standard on all of them, and make firmware updates very easy to obtain.

11-28-2007, 05:33 PM	#12
PaulGo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:North Potomac, MD	Profile 2 offers interactivity with add-ons through the internet to "enhance" your viewing experience. To use this feature you need to connect to the internet. If you were going to uses this feature would a wireless connection be useful?

11-28-2007, 06:38 PM	#14
Storm Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:North Carolina, USA Blu-ray collection:320 Trading Score:3	I like the wireless option. No need to bother with running cables here.

11-28-2007, 06:42 PM	#15
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	Since I already have the bridge and hub to use with my D*, receiver and BD wireless is not important ot me.

11-28-2007, 07:24 PM	#18
Chris Beveridge Moderator Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Hudson, MA Blu-ray reviews:3	I added a third option for those who want both to be offered.

11-28-2007, 07:46 PM	#19
MacHaggis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Blu-ray collection:102	A bit late now for the third option... I would vote for it. Bogdan

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