What is upgradeable firmware?
Firmware is a type of computer program that resides inside your Blu-ray player and makes it possible to play movies and access other features. Just as the software on your PC periodically needs to be updated for optimal performance, your Blu-ray player’s firmware requires occasional updates to provide access to the latest features and performance enhancements. In essence, firmware “future-proofs” your player (to the extent that the player’s hardware can support it) by letting you add updated features that weren’t available when it was originally manufactured. Firmware updates can also fix problems in the original feature set of your player minor “glitches” in performance that may impede your enjoyment of certain features. Like computer software makers, the manufacturers of Blu-ray players routinely gather feedback from customers to help them identify such problems and develop solutions. Upgradeable firmware provides a convenient means to improve functionality without the need for the o
