Top-drawer picture quality, DLNA, 3D and BRAVIA Internet Video support, Easy to use
No built-in Wi-Fi, Slower disc loading than previous models, Web browsing
If you were considering buying the BDP-S380, it really is worth scraping together the extra cash for this deck instead. Not only do you get appetising features like BRAVIA Internet Video, smartphone control and decent (if not all-encompassing) media suppo...
3D compatible, Doesn't distort colours, Rapid: platter opens in 2 seconds and playback starts in 23 seconds, Upscaling good enough, Low power consumption: draws under 10 Watts during Bluray playback
Remote is too basic, No internal memory for BD Live, No analogue 7:1 outs (stereo only)
The Sony BDP-S480 offers everything you migh hope for from a Blu-ray player: 3D compatibility, excellent image quality and low energy consumption, all at a very nice price....
Great hi-def picture quality; Super Audio CD support; access to Bravia Internet Video Web portal
Slower disc-loading times than 2010 models; quick-start mode is a power hog
The Sony BDP-S480 is a steal at its current price. As well as premium 3D Blu-ray playback capability, it offers tonnes of other great features, including access to the Bravia Internet Video Web portal....
The BDP-S480 (WiFi-ready) is now available in stores at about $179.99. It will be well worth the money if you are looking for a mid-range Blu-ray player second to those of top quality....
Plenty of Blu-ray and streaming video features, iOS/Android controller app is good, Low price
Main menu system is slightly slow, Web browsing is poor
The Sony BDP-S480 has almost everything you could want in a Blu-ray player. It's reasonably quick to operate and incorporates plenty of video on demand services. Extra features in the form of 3D playback and an iOS/Android controller app justify its small...
