Smart BD player with ondemand

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#157518 3-Dec-2014 14:51

I'm looking for a smart BD player that has access to the various NZ ondemand services, particularly TVNZ and TV3.

Does this exist?

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#1188463 4-Dec-2014 09:05

anyone?

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#1188510 4-Dec-2014 09:58

I have a samsung BD F8500. It's OK but not great. I believe there are also Panasonic units which tend to review a little better.

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#1188517 4-Dec-2014 10:22

Disrespective: I have a samsung BD F8500. It's OK but not great. I believe there are also Panasonic units which tend to review a little better.

Does the Samsung have the ondemand apps for NZ?

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#1188535 4-Dec-2014 10:30

Yes, Samsung has TVNZ on Demand, 3 Now, Lightbox and the like - it looks to me that you will have to check put the Samsung boxes as they seem to cover more of what you want.

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#1188539 4-Dec-2014 10:42

I have a Panasonic BD/home theatre and a BD/PVR. They are great for what I need them for, but the "smart" side of things is woeful - very poor UI and very limited apps (just youtube, quickflix(?) and a bunch of other stuff that's not even worth looking at). In contrast the Samsung smart TV (and presumably BD players) is much better.
I've also read quite good reviews on the inexpensive Sony BD players in terms of their smart functions, although I can't remember if this extends to the NZ-specific stuff

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#1188550 4-Dec-2014 11:11

Found some details on the Samsung site where they state that TVNZ ondemand and 3 now are exclusive to them so looks like that is they way to go.

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#1188781 4-Dec-2014 16:31

geekiegeek: Found some details on the Samsung site where they state that TVNZ ondemand and 3 now are exclusive to them so looks like that is they way to go.

yep, and plex app available if you are interested in that too.

I use an F6500 and it seems fast enough (dual core) - the new H series are around that $250 mark for the same.
Make sure it's got smart hub, (ie not the 5500 model)