First Sony Blu-ray DVD player, excellent picture quality, offers HDMI upscaling for existing DVD library, cool-looking design
More expensive than HD DVD player, slow load times, still a lot of uncertainty over the formats future
While Toshiba launches its second generation of HD DVD players, Sony finally releases its first competing high definition player, the BDP-S1 Blu-ray DVD player. Compared to the Toshiba HD-DVD players, the Sony BDP-S1 offers both some advantages and so...
Abstract: I have a confession to make: I cant stand regular DVDs anymore. I would call myself an early adopter of high definition. I owned the JVC D-Theater deck back in the day and a healthy collection of both D-Theater titles as well as D-VHS recordings of fi...
Abstract: This early in the development of the Blu-ray format, amidst a format war with rival HD DVD, Sony’s first player hits the market as one of the few real-world options for people looking to play back 1080p video on their HDTVs. Priced at $999, the Sony...
Abstract: When it comes down to it, the reason the Sony BDP-S1 deserves your attention and likely your investment is the video quality. Could the load time be faster or the remote be better? Unquestionably yes, but at the same time, to sit there with a 1080 HDTV...
Abstract: Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc Player: Short Take Shane C. Buettner, December, 2006 In one significant way, the Blu-ray Disc format got off to an even more inauspicious start than the rival HD DVD format. Samsungs BD-P1000 player was the first, and for mon...
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Published: 2006-03-29, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Like Toshiba with HD-DVD, Sony has a vested interest in helping the competing Blu-ray format take off. With plans to incorporate the technology into the PlayStation 3 so that it can play Blu-ray movies, Sony has a lot riding on the formats success--so...
Fantastic video quality from Blu-ray discs; very good DVD video upscaling; 5.1-channel analogue audio out; 1080p24 video support.
Expensive; slow startup and discloading times.
Normally, wed recommend you to rush out and buy the BDP-S1 if youre looking to jump onto the HD bandwagon. However, there are a couple of reasons why you might want to wait.First of all, Blu-ray movies arent widely available in the country yet. Whil...
Abstract: Attendue l’été prochain en Europe, la platine Blu-Ray de Sony est disponible aux Etats-Unis depuis fin décembre à moins de 1000$. Certains se sont déjà laissés tenter... ...
