Sony BDP-S770

Among the new line of blu-ray players for 2010 is the Sony BDP-S770 3D capable Blu-ray player unveiled at the International CES 2010 in Las Vegas. The Sony BDP-S770 features Sony’s new Monolithic Design Concept. In addition to blu-ray playback it will also play DVDs, CDs as well as SACDs.

Sony BDP-S770

The 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.

The BDP-S770 can upscale standard resolutions to a higher image quality during streaming video or while playing standard DVDs using Sony’s proprietary IP Content Noise Reduction technology and Precision Cinema HD Upscaling. In addition, the player will feature an Entertainment Database Browser, using Gracenote technologies, that allows users to browse details like actor and production information from a Blu-ray disc and access related content.

Compatible with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) devices, the model allows you to wirelessly share digital photos, music, and video media from your PC using your home network. It also includes a front USB input for photo, music, and video playback and decodes all advanced audio codecs including Dolby® TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio™, and offers bit stream out.

Sony claims that the BDP-S770 will offer improved start up and disc loading performance. When the quick start feature is turned on, the player can start-up from power off in about three seconds.

All in all an impressive set of features.

The Sony BDP-S770 will ship this summer for about $300.