LG BD670

First-rate collection of‘net-connected content; solid media streaming

Dull to look at; a clattery disc loading tray; only one USB

Overall, the BD670 is a great value net-connected disc spinner. Sure, it might have the sartorial style of an impoverished funeral director who dresses in the dark, but it’s jazzy where it counts.

Loads of features ; Affordable price ; Solid pictures and sound

Yawnsome looks ; Only one USB port ; Fascia build quality

The LG BD670 might be dull to look at, but lurking beneath that ugly duckling exterior is a feature-packed swan just bursting to get out (not literally).

First-rate collection of internet-connected content ; Solid media streaming

Dull to look at ; Clattery disc loading tray ; Only one USB

Oversights like that might make you suspect that LG is a little tone-deaf about usability. But given the BD670's image quality and other exceptional features, you can easily overlook those omissions.

Fantastic selection of Internet apps ; Can bookmark any Blu-ray or DVD ; Superb image quality

Smartphone apps don't support QWERTY text entry ; On-screen menus not always friendly ; Pricey

Great image quality, a huge selection of Internet entertainment, 3D Blu-ray support, and some cool extras make the LG BD670 one of the best Blu-ray players around. But the $180 price tag may turn off bargain shoppers.

Clean, sharp 2D and 3D pictures ; Slick DLNA and internet operation ; Generous features-to-price ratio

Drab looks ; Front panel build quality ; Only one USB and no built-in memory

The BD670 is an impressive Blu-ray deck that makes a great case for a place high up on your shopping list. It boasts built-in Wi-Fi, DLNA media streaming, much-improved web content over previous LG players and wide digital media support. Finding a...

Full-fat spec; good Smart TV ergonomics; great high-definition images

Sounds a little tentative; not a brilliant DVD upscaler

The BD670 is yet another ridiculously well-equipped mass-market Blu-ray player. Provided you can live with its scarecrow aesthetics, there's plenty of entertainment to be had. Its UI is brilliantly simple and its IPTV offerings generous. I could have...

The BD670 supports 3D playback ; The player has internal decoding and bitstream output of high-resolution audio sources ; It supports BD-Live and BonusView/PIP Blu-ray features ; The player features integrated WiFi, as well as a wired network...

The BD670 lacks dual HDMI outputs to send separate signals to your 3DTV and A/V receiver ; It also lacks multichannel analog audio outputs, so it's not the best choice for someone who owns an older, non-HDMI A/V receiver ; The player doesn't offer...

With a street price under $200, LG's BD670 is a good value for a player with 3D capability, integrated WiFi, DLNA media streaming, and a comprehensive selection of Web services. It lacks a few options that you can find at this price, such as internal...