The BD550/BD570 are hitting stores now (2/23/2010), and hopefully the BD590 in a few weeks. Please post any impressions here.
What all three models feature:
VuDu (Previously a BD390 exclusive)
Netflix (Updated Version of Software which now includes Genres and Categories)
Pandora (NEW to this years model!)
CinemaNow
YouTube
Picasa Web Albums
AccuWeather
All Internally decode TrueHD and DTS MA (Lossless)
All Profile 2.0 out of the box
What they don't Feature (as of right now; unknown if ever):
3D Unknown if any of these players will be upgradeable via Firmware to 3D capable. LG ha snot said either way.
5.1/7.1 Analog Outs (the now discontinued BD390 does, however)
Individual Specs
BD550 (Now Available!)
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) Spoiler
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) # NetCast™ Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready)*
# Blu-ray and DVD Disc Playback
# Standard DVD Up-Scaling
# Superior Audio Performance
# Express Reaction Startup
# USB 2.0 Media Host
# SimpLink
BD570 (Now Available!)
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) Spoiler
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) # Integrated WiFi Connectivity
# NetCast™ Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready)*
# Home Link
# Blu-ray and DVD Disc Playback
# Standard DVD Up-Scaling
# Superior Audio Performance
# Express Reaction Startup
# USB 2.0 Media Host
# SimpLink
BD590 (Now Available!)
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) Spoiler
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) # Media Library (Built-in 250GB Harddrive)
# Integrated WiFi Connectivity
# NetCast™ Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready)*
# Home Link
# Blu-ray and DVD Disc Playback
# Superior Audio Performance
# Express Reaction Startup
# USB 2.0 Media Host
# SimpLink
(Work in Progress)
What all three models feature:
VuDu (Previously a BD390 exclusive)
Netflix (Updated Version of Software which now includes Genres and Categories)
Pandora (NEW to this years model!)
CinemaNow
YouTube
Picasa Web Albums
AccuWeather
All Internally decode TrueHD and DTS MA (Lossless)
All Profile 2.0 out of the box
What they don't Feature (as of right now; unknown if ever):
3D Unknown if any of these players will be upgradeable via Firmware to 3D capable. LG ha snot said either way.
5.1/7.1 Analog Outs (the now discontinued BD390 does, however)
Individual Specs
BD550 (Now Available!)
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) Spoiler
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) # NetCast™ Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready)*
# Blu-ray and DVD Disc Playback
# Standard DVD Up-Scaling
# Superior Audio Performance
# Express Reaction Startup
# USB 2.0 Media Host
# SimpLink
BD570 (Now Available!)
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) Spoiler
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) # Integrated WiFi Connectivity
# NetCast™ Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready)*
# Home Link
# Blu-ray and DVD Disc Playback
# Standard DVD Up-Scaling
# Superior Audio Performance
# Express Reaction Startup
# USB 2.0 Media Host
# SimpLink
BD590 (Now Available!)
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) Spoiler
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) # Media Library (Built-in 250GB Harddrive)
# Integrated WiFi Connectivity
# NetCast™ Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready)*
# Home Link
# Blu-ray and DVD Disc Playback
# Superior Audio Performance
# Express Reaction Startup
# USB 2.0 Media Host
# SimpLink
(Work in Progress)