Play Blu-ray: 1) Basic functions
The play works well and without any problems. When you insert a disc immediately playback and the video menu appears begins. The reading of the disc is heard throughout the movie, however, the volume of the drive is very low. Especially when compared to other cheaper models barely audible.
2) Internet and network capabilities: Stream and Smart TV
First, the wireless connection is configured. This works fairly easily, the user interface has some getting used to defects. The currently selected button eg OK or Cancel is often not clear. All buttons are framed white, selected slightly larger, but also white. You have to switch back and forth to see it again. Or I just need more practice? Apps such as YouTube are relatively slow and give the user sometimes short memorial breaks when loading. All apps I have not tried for lack of accounts, but could not detect any speed wonder. The page indicator in the browser in order to time to check your messages, Facebook, Vimeo, and several others are available. The function to use a USB keyboard, worked in any of the tested apps. Instead of the letter writing needs to tap with the numbers, as with the remote control is here. What Philips has this thought? Was promoted anyway so. Network functions are available and are correctly recognized in my network and the data is available. For example, images on the Fritz box are immediately displayed and the menu feels liquid.
Miracast I tested first with my Nexus 5, where only the sound has been transferred. Image remained black. Whether this is due to my Nexus or the player, I do not know. The second test with a Samsung Galaxy S4 was smooth. Picture and sound are transferred in good quality.
3) Offline function: USB media
Infected USB devices will be recognized immediately and can be accessed via the main menu. A tidy and clear media browser with different views, such as the folder view or all tracks / images / ... makes the USB function very useful. Just reproduced music continues in the main menu.
Some software bugs disturb the overall picture. For example, put him in an attempt to stand-by mode during playback to switch to the fact that he no longer read use. Playback ran on.
Conclusion:
For people who are looking for a quiet Blue-Ray player, no frills it is a good choice.
The USB and network functions are managed clearly and rapidly.
The SmartTV functions to be desired in my opinion, left; No, I would even go so far that I say this is a joke. These bugs can not even be fixed with a firmware update in my opinion.
That's better, Philips!
