Sony BDP-S1 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Review

Just a post to say that people must realize there are many people who are unhappy with the demise of hd-dvd, so much so that they are crowind the blu-ray reviews and threads with terrible reviews, when they probably have never even owned a blu-ray player. I owned this model and it played blu-ray discs perfectly. If you're in the market for a play, though, buy a newer model. This is the first blu-ray player and there are many features it lacked due to it being released so early on in the format. Just remember, usually the terrible reviews are from angry hd-dvd fanboys whose format died a miserable death, as well it should have because Blu-ray holds more on a disc (20gb), has much better bitrate possibilities and now has the support of every major movie studio. Blu-ray is simply the high definition dvd.
Sony BDP-S1 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Feature
- Full HD 1080/60p,24p Video Output via HDMI connection
- DVD Upscaling to 1080p
- Uncompressed Multi Channel Linear PCM Output
- Build Quality with Rigid Beam Construction
- BD-Java Interactive Capability
Sony BDP-S1 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Overview
The BSP-S1 Blu-ray Disc home player from Sony offers a host of high-definition entertainment possibilities. The BDP-S1 features 1920 x 1080p output, the highest HD signal output currently available through an HDMI connection. If your HD-capable television does not have an HDMI connection, you can still get the Blu-ray experience - the 1080i analog output allows for HD-capable televisions without HDMI to enjoy Blu-ray Disc features. The BDP-S1 is also compatible with standard DVDs with the added feature of 1080p upscaling through HDMI, which gives new life to existing DVDs libraries. BD-Java interactivity will further enhance the BD entertainment experience, allowing for development of advanced interactive features. Its sophisticated design, with blue glass front, will compliment any decor. Bring your home entertainment experience to a new level with the BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc home player. player.
Sony BDP-S1 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Specifications
The new BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc home player from Sony offers a host of new high-definition entertainment possibilities. The BDP-S1 features 1920 x 1080p output, the highest HD signal output currently available through a HDMI connection. If your HD-capable television does not have an HDMI connection, you can still get the Blu-ray experience - the 1080i analog output allows for HD-capable televisions without HDMI to enjoy Blu-ray Disc features.
The BDP-S1 is also compatible with standard DVDs with the added feature of 1080p upscaling through HDMI, which gives new life to existing DVDs libraries3. BD-Java interactivity will further enhance the BD entertainment experience, allowing for development of advanced interactive features. Its sophisticated design, with blue glass front, will compliment any decor. Bring your home entertainment experience to a new level with the BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc home player.
 | Complete Feature List
- Blu-ray Disc / DVD Playback2
- Video Codec Format : MPEG2/MPEG4-AVC/VC-1
- Full HD 1080p Video Output through HDMI connection1
- DVD Upscaling to 1080p3
- Picture Mode Settings
- Uncompressed Multi Channel Linear PCM Output
- Dolby® Digital Plus(Dolby Digital audio stream only), Dolby TrueHD (Dolby Digital audio stream only) dts®-HD --- (dts audio stream only) Digital Out and decoding capability
- Dolby Digital and dts 5.1channel Output
- Multi Channel 192KHz/24bit Audio D/A Converters
| - Rigid Beam Construction
- Separated Audio Circuit Board
- Highly Tuned Audio Parts
- Drive Bracket for stability of drive system
- Individual Speaker Setting
- Off Center Insulator Feet
- BD-Java Interactive Capability5
- Pop up Menu
- Quick Set Up
- FL Off/Dimmer Mode
- Screen Saver
- MP3 and JPEG Playback from DVD Media4
- Parental Control
- IR In
- Multi Brand TV Control Remote
- Sophisticated Box Design with blue glass front
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