Reviews of the Sony BDP-S1
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CNET Review
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The Bottom Line: CNET editors preview the Sony BDP-S1, the company's first stand-alone Blu-ray player for the U.S. market.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 109532 other DVD Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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avreview.co.uk
Review Summary: Yes, as the HD DVD people argue, most of these PS3 buyers are doubtless getting the console predominantly for its talents as a gaming machine. But that doesn't alter the fact that these same people are also getting a Blu-ray player, and once they've ...
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techradar.com
Review Summary: However, the fact that there is no ethernet port or compatibility with the industry-standard BD profile 1.1, which would have futureproofed it, makes it a tough player to endorse whole-heartedly
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whathomecinemamag.com
Review Summary: Sony's debut Blu-ray deck is here. And what an incredible visual experience it delivers when you eventually set it up
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: BDP-S1
General
- Product Type Blu-Ray disc player
- Form Factor Tabletop
- Width 16.9 in
- Depth 14 in
- Height 4.1 in
- Weight 16.5 lbs
DVD
- Media Type DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, BD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM
- Media Format NTSC
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Built-in Audio Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital
- Media Load Type Tray
- Slow Motion Speed 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16
- Picture Modes Letterbox, Widescreen, Pan and scan
- DVD Repeat Modes Title, Chapter
- CD Playback Modes Repeat all, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
- Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-2, MPEG-4
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
DVD Features
- Parental Lock Yes
- TV Screen Saver Yes
- Additional Features Screen saver, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Response Bandwidth 4 - 22000 Hz
- Dynamic Range 103 dB
- Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 110 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.002 %
Remote Control
- Type Universal remote control
- Technology Infrared
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Control S - Rear
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Audio cable, 1 x Video cable
Power
- Power Device Power supply
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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