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Sony Blu-ray Player Reviews

Sony BDP-S360 Review – Sony is recognized as the company that brought Blu-ray technology to the mainstream with the launch of the Playstation 3 back in 2006 and now Sony continues to roll out dedicated Blu-ray players like the Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray player. Although the Playstation 3 is technically the first Blu-ray 2.0 or BD-Live supported player in the market, the high price tag is due to the fact that the Playstation 3 is a gaming device. The Sony Blu-ray players like the BDP-S360 is more geared towards playing movies and other high definition content.

Sony BDP-S370 Review – Among the new line of blu-ray players for 2010 is the recently announced Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray player. The Sony BDP-S370 will feature Sony’s new Monolithic Design Concept. It will support online media streaming from Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube and over 25 providers through the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video platform. It will also have full HD 1080p picture quality, BD-LIVE functionality and a unique iPhone/iPod touch BD Remote Control application. Users with an iPhone or iPod touch devices can control the players using a free application that can be downloaded from the Apple App store. The application allows an iPhone/iPod touch to function as a remote control.

Sony BDP-N460 Review – DVD players are going Blu, and the Sony BDP-N460 is a nice example of what is on offer at the moment. And, as its Sony you know it is going to be quality through and through. Blu-ray is the latest in DVD technology, offering a new level of viewing experience, which means you get clearer images, brighter, crisper colors and a cinema type experience in your own home. However, there are literally hundreds on offer so how do you know which one is for you and which is going to offer the best value for money? We review the Sony BDP-N460 so that you can see what this particular one has to offer, and whether it could be the player for you.

Sony BDP-S470 Review – The new Sony BDP-S470 is Sony’s first standalone 3D Blu-ray player to hit the market. But unlike the BDP-S770 which will come 3D-ready straight out of the box, the midrange BDP-S470 will require a firmware update to support 3D playback. That update is expected to arrive in the summer. It will output 1080p high-definition images to a 3D capable HDTV when viewed with special 3D glasses.

Sony BDP-S550 Review – The Sony Playstation 3 is a popular choice among gamers because it also doubles as a Blu-ray player as well, but people that cannot afford the price and do not need a gaming console can always opt for a more affordable and dedicated Blu-ray player like the Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray player. The Sony BDP-S550 is one of the latest standalone Blu-ray players out there and incorporates a great feature set making it a great addition to any Sony or non-Sony home theater system.

Sony BDP-S560 Review – Sony’s very own Playstation 3 had a tough start in the beginning with it being the only console bearing the Blu-ray format, but now the technology has been finally accepted and now Sony is aiming to bring the Blu-ray technology to all the non-gamers out there that want to pay less. This is what the Sony BDP-S560 is here for and it has been making a mark in the Blu-ray player competition by offering a low price while having plenty of neat features for any entry-level user that wants to make the big leap from DVD technology.

Sony BDP-S570 Review – Among the new line of blu-ray players for 2010 is the Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray player announced at the recent CES at Las Vegas. The Sony BDP-S570 will feature Sony’s new Monolithic Design Concept. When connected to a broadband Internet network, it will instantly stream movies, videos, music and more from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube™, Slacker® Internet Radio, Pandora®, NPR, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, and over 25 total providers through the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video platform.

Sony BDP-S770 Review – The BDP-S770 model features an Ethernet jack and has built in Wi-Fi wireless (802.11) with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for easy access to Sony’s BRAVIA Internet Video platform and BD-LIVE functionality. It will support online media streaming from Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube and over 25 providers through the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video platform. It will also have full HD 1080p picture quality, BD-LIVE functionality and a unique iPhone/iPod touch BD Remote Control application. Users with an iPhone or iPod touch devices can control the players using a free application that can be downloaded from the Apple App store. The application allows an iPhone/iPod touch to function as a remote control.

Review of Sony PS3 as Blu-ray Player – The Sony Playstation 3 is currently one of the three competing consoles in the eigth generation and so far it is in the top of its game with new games taking full advantage of the graphics power. But as a home entertainment device, the Sony PS3 has a huge advantage compared to the rest of the consoles as it is the first console that supports the Blu-ray format. This means that that the Sony PS3 doubles as a Blu-ray player as well. The Sony PS3 as a Blu-ray player actually performs very well in terms of performance and is often used as a comparison item when reviewing other emerging Blu-ray players. It now comes in a comprehensively redesigned console – slimmer and consumes less power.

Sony BDP-S5000ES Review – When it comes to the Blu-ray technology, one can quickly think of Sony since it is the company that shocked the world by revealing the Playstation 3 and its native support to playback Blu-ray discs with amazing performance compared to the other competitors during those times. This led other companies to reveal souped-up Blu-ray players that deliver more of a home theater experience. With the Playstation 3 more focused on the gaming end, the Sony BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray disc player ties the loose ends by offering top-of-the-line features and breakthrough technologies.