Still remember the LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player that can instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix? The global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications, LG Electronics has officially announced that the BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player will be available next month at national retailers including Best Buy and Circuit City for about $400.

“At LG we considered what, when and how consumers want to watch movies and television episodes. The result is the ultimate convergence of home theater entertainment and functionality,” said Allan Jason, vice president of sales and marketing for Digital Media/New Products Division at LG Electronics USA. “With intelligent features and access to an ever-growing library of movie and television titles, the BD300 is the next step in a truly personalized entertainment experience.”

According to LG, “The BD300 enables movie enthusiasts to take advantage of advanced technologies such as BD Live which offers a wide variety of content, such as movie scene extras, new previews and the ability to read synopses and rate movies. Also included is BonusView, which provides picture-in-picture access to Blu-ray disc special features, allowing consumers to toggle between their favorite movie scenes and bonus features on the disc.”