The convergence of set top boxes and web-delivered content continues. It’s been a hot topic at this blog for months since it seems only natural that Internet-connected set top boxes (from game consoles like to Wii or Xbox 360 to media devices like the Roku) will expand their offerings to include not just audio or video content, but also things like photos, sports scores, news, and other items updated frequently over the web.
This latest push towards greater convergence of the Internet and the living room comes in the form of the BD300, a Blu-ray disc player from LG that also supports streaming of Watch Instantly movies from Netflix.
The BD300, which debuts in September for under $500, shows that LG understands why it makes sense to connect your TV to the Internet through a box like the BD300. Here’s hoping they’ll see the wisdom in expanding the kinds of web-updated content the BD300 supports.
LG Netflix TV – LG Bluray Netflix – LG & Netflix | InformationAppliance.com – The Frame Media Information Appliance Blog wrote at January 13th, 2009 at 2:14 am
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