LG BD640 Review

The LG BD640 is a spectacular entry level, inaugural Blu-ray disc player just released by the manufacturer for the 2011 year. It comes with LG SimpLink™ connectivity, a USB 2.0 playback function, Dolby® TrueHD Digital Plus surround sound features, express reaction startup, 1080p high definition upscaling features, Blu-ray 1080p high definition playback functions, access to online streaming media content, and embedded Wi-Fi options. If the consumer is seeking an affordable Blu-ray player option with upscaled features, the BD640 is a perfect solution.

The LG BD640 is very much like the LG BD630 in terms of its outer housing. It has a black casing that makes it easy to match up to your current entertainment system. The device has a spring loaded disc tray centered in the front panel. On the right hand side one will find controls for the pause, stop, power, and open and close functions of the device. In the same area is the remote control sensor. This device is sold with the player body, the audio video cables one requires, and the remote control. The rear panel of the device sports connectivity options including the AC power cord, the video out connection, the 2CH audio out, the component video output, the HDMI output, the digital audio output, and a LAN port.

The LG BD640 is a Blu-ray player of exceptional value; this device gives the consumer access to DVD entertainment, audio entertainment, and streaming content from YouTube® and other online offerings. The user also gets access to BD Live® features, and it offers access to NetCast® functions as well. With this device, the user can record audio tracks, watch entertainment from different angles, and access things for Netflix®, Vudu®, or files stored on a USB device.

The LG BD640 will playback an array of format options. The user can view and/or listen to all of the following formats on the BD640: GIF, PNG, JPEG, JPG, MPEG2 TS, MPEG2 PS, MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG1 SS, H.264, XVID, M4V, WMV, ASF, MP4, MKV, MPEG, MPG, and AVI. This player allows the user to playback CD-R/RWs, audio CDs, DVD-RWs, DVD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD-ROMs. Discs measuring 8 centimeters and 12 centimeters can be played back on this player. The BD640 has embedded Wi-Fi so there is minimized clutter and no need for excess wiring. The high definition playback options ensure high quality images with all presentations. With the express reaction start up it is mere moments to accessing one's entertainment selections too. The tray on the device is quick loading as well.

The LG BD640 has so many superb features that the user will be surprised to find that it is really an entry level offering. This device has an entry level price tag with premium features housed inside. Users can enjoy online content, personal photographs, files, graphics, music, movies, and more, all from one device. The high definition output and the high quality sound ensure that the user will enjoy unforgettable entertainment presentations.

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