Tests: Samsung vs LG Blu-ray Battle

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Today, we've got two pretty exceptional Blu-ray players on test.  The first is from Samsung, which is banking on a stylish new look, while LG has gone for a huge list of features.  They have at least two things in common: support for DivX and very fast start-up times.

The Samsung BD-P4600 won't go unnoticed, and its innovative new form factor is a real success.  Apart from playing HD movies, Samsung has also included a CD and DVD player, making this device the heart of your multimedia set up--but can it really do it all?

On the other hand, the LG BD390 looks much more traditional with its square frame and straight lines.  Don't let that fool you though, as it's a great digital media hub, going online either using a LAN connection of WiFi.  Our tests proved that, despite its plain looks, this really is an exceptional player.

> Test: Samsung BD-P4600
> Test: LG BD390

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