![]() But if you’d rather let this £200 player handle upscaling instead of your powerful 4K TV then at least you have the option. And even if you have one, the display upscales it for you anyway. Content can also be beamed to the BP740 using Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct.ĤK (Ultra HD) upscaling is flagged up as the main feature, but you won’t get the benefits without a compatible TV. You can play all of these from USB devices and external HDDs too. The list of supported formats is lengthy – DivX, XviD, MKV, MP4, WMV, 3GP, MOV, FLV, MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, JPEG, PNG and GIF. The network connection also lets you stream video, music and photos from other DLNA-compatible devices like PCs, NAS drives and smartphones. Spotify is another bonus for music lovers, but again you’ll need a premium subscription.Īway from the Premium content, LG’s Smart World houses a wealth of games, puzzles and lesser-known apps to keep the whole family happy. There’s no ITV Player, 4OD or Demand Five, all of which you’ll find on Samsung’s latest players – but if you’re a Sky devotee (and don’t mind paying a subscription) then Now TV might be more appealing. The best content is found in the Premium menu and includes BBC iPlayer, Now TV, Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Instant Video Blinkbox and Knowhow Movies. LG BP740 – FeaturesĬonnect the BP740 to your router and you can access LG’s growing range of internet apps. ![]() This classic budget socket line-up will be fine for most users, but it’s not unreasonable to have expected a second HDMI port at this price. Rear connections include HDMI output, optical digital output and an Ethernet port, although there’s built-in Wi-Fi for added convenience. ![]() The silver side of the fascia drops down when you open the disc tray. The gloss black section houses an LED display, four buttons shaped into playback icons and a USB port for media playback. Sadly, unless you have the budget for a high-end deck from the likes of OPPO or Cambridge Audio, lightweight build quality like this is to be expected. Indeed, our review sample arrived suitably battered, with a big dent in the back and a wobbly front flap. The whole thing feels light and plasticky, while the various panels feel like they could be quite easily pulled off. However, close inspection reveals build quality below what we’d expect for £200. It’s a jazzy, eye-catching combo, looking not unlike Samsung’s BD-F7500 from last year, plus its 43mm-high rectangular casing takes up minimal shelf space. The BP740 is differentiated from LG’s cheaper players with a smart silver finish that covers roughly two thirds of the bodywork – the rest is gloss-black like the BP645. Let’s find out if the BP740 can do the same. We’ve seen some excellent players this year from the likes of Samsung and Sony, but the BP645 held its own with impressive performance and features. ![]() The BP740 is LG’s top-of-the-range Blu-ray player, which takes all the features from the cheaper BP645 and throws in 4K upscaling and a Magic Remote for around £80 more. ![]()
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