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Which Blu-ray player support flash websites?

I'm looking for a Sony or Samsung blu-ray player which support flash-enabled websites. I mean I want to visit flash websites via the browser in these blu-ray players.


In the manual, they often say their browsers are full browsers, but it is not clear if flash-enabled sites are supported.


Do you know if the 2012 players are capable of doing this?

My sincere thanks,

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  • callistris
    callistris Posts: 656 Forumite
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    Blu ray players that have web access for streaming from sites like youtube etc (which I imagine is why you're asking this question) have dedicated apps already which allow access to these.
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    My Samsung player doesn't have a broswer- just direct links to youtube etc.- never use it though as it is a crap function and very difficult to use.
  • fantasyvn
    fantasyvn Posts: 342 Forumite
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    Hi callistris, I am aware of those apps for Lovefilm, iPlayer, etc.

    However, I really do mean a full browser which can be used for other less known video streaming websites. These less known sites often do not have an app.

    Thanks,
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    Have you considered using a HTPC instead?
  • fantasyvn
    fantasyvn Posts: 342 Forumite
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    Thanks, Tanglefoot. However, a HTPC is not in my plan.
  • callistris
    callistris Posts: 656 Forumite
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    Tbh any browser function you have within a blu ray player is going to be pretty poor compared to a pc, laptop etc which is why there are dedicated apps for the popular one's:) The browser is generally there for basic web browsing if it even allows that;)

    For example the PS3 has a browser, which is awful to use, so guess what apps appear for streaming sites;)

    For decent streaming capabilities you need a pc/laptop Mac or tablet device or even a smart phone.
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    callistris wrote: »
    For decent streaming capabilities you need a pc/laptop Mac or tablet device or even a smart phone.

    I imagine a Raspberry Pi would suffice...
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