Generous feature list, Stunning pictures, Slick operating system
No DivX support, Menu not ideal for web content selection, Not cheap
Quite simply, the BDP-S790 is a brilliant Blu-ray player. Its top-drawer feature list (headlined by Sony's generous range of internet apps and futureproofed 4K upscaling), its slim, living room friendly design and nigh-on flawless pictures make this one o...
Published: 2013-01-31, Author: Danny , review by: itproportal.com
Generous feature list, Stunning pictures, Easy to use, Excellent web content
Pricey, No DivX playback
If you're looking for a Blu-ray player that offers features aplenty, the best web content in the business and stunning pictures, then the BDP-S790 is the deck for you. And if you have half an eye on buying a 4K TV in the near future then rest assured thi...
Published: 2012-10-30, Author: Steve , review by: avforums.com
Untampered 1080p Playback, Excellent scaling of DVDs, Impressive handling of interlaced signals, SACD playback, Built-in WiFi, Extensive VoD Services, Media streaming works very well, Stylish and solid construction, Remote app is very good, Superb energy
Disc loading is slow - especially DVDs, No 7.1 analogue audio outputs
Sleek design, Two USB ports, WiFi connectivity builtin, XrossMediaBar menu is fast and effective, Remote control app for Android and iOS, Accurately rendered image
2Dto3D conversion function isn't up to much, 4K upscaling function is mostly about marketing
The Sony BDP-S790 picks up where the BDP-S780 left off. With a sleek design, an impeccable finish, plenty of functions and great picture quality, nothing is left to chance. All in all, this is an excellent Blu-ray player. The only minor setback for some u...
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Published: 2012-07-01, Author: Steve , review by: T3.com
Outstanding image quality, Multimedia file support, Plenty of Smart TV choice
Noisy disc transport, Xrossmediabar UI looks dated, No FLAC audio file support
Excellent features and slick, user-friendly interface, subtle detail in picture is delivered with ease, refined sound, future-proofed for 4K displays, smooth motion handling
Nothing of note
There's no doubt a feature like the 4K upscaling will only appeal to those who have deep pockets or who want to consider themselves futureproofed should a flotilla of 4K screens arrive in the near future.But looking past that, the Sony BDP-S790 is still a...
