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Sony BDP-S500 Blu-ray Disc Player

Enter the next level of high definition with the stylish BDP-S500 Blu-ray Disc player. Built with rigid beam construction and a motorized sliding front panel, the BDP-S500 is a videophile's delight. The pristine images from high definition Blu-ray Disc movies and 1080p DVD upscaling will make your HDTV come alive. Amazing 24p True Cinema output and cinema-tuned picture presets allow you to see movies exactly as the director intended. Featuring LPCM, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD audio decoding for ultra-realistic sound, this player is also a treat for the ears. And with BRAVIA Theatre Sync, you can control your compatible BRAVIA HDTV and Sony AV system with the press of a button.

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Sony BDP-S500 Blu-ray Disc Player

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URL	http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665227485

Components and Compatible Media
Image Format	JPEG
Media Supported	Audio CD\|BD-R\|BD-RE\|DVD\|DVD+R\|DVD+RW\|DVD-R\|DVD-RW
Number of Discs Supported	1

Warranty
Warranty Information	1 Year Limited Warranty

Dimensions
Depth	14.21 in
Weight	10.58 lbs
Width	16.93 in
Height	3.91 in

Audio Quality
Audio DAC	24 Bit
Audio Features	Digital Sound Processing (DSP)

Video Quality
Video Upconversion	1080p (HDTV)

General
Remote Control	Universal Remote
Merchants (Images)	Electronic Imaging

Interface
Output	A/V (Composite)\|Component Video\|HDMI\|S-Video

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Sony BDP-S500 Blu-ray Disc Player

Reviewed by: jmgary

05-21-08

Duration of ownership: 2 Days

Strengths: Excellent picture quality utilizing HDMI in combination with a AV Reciever and LCD HDTV.

Weaknesses:Unit is a bit large and has many setting options, otherwise no complaints.

Overall Evaluation: Just purchased the Sony and installed it last Tuesday. Very easy installation utilizing a single HDMI cable between the Sony and the AV Receiver then on to the LCD HDTV via HDMI. The Sony takes 45 seconds to fully power up and almost 30 seconds to load a Blu Ray DVD. Not bad considering the amount of information on Blu Ray DVD?s. The only issue I?m having right now is figuring out why I?m not getting any audio when playing a music CD. I?m sure the answer is somewhere either in the Sony?s or AV Receiver?s owners manual. Other than that issue, I would recommend the Sony BDP-S500.
Reviewed by: tstrader

04-16-08

Duration of ownership: 3 Weeks

Strengths: Although my time with my new unit is brief, I am totally pleased with its performance. It is different in operation from the older format DVD players; sounds emenating are more computer like.

Weaknesses:None really, it turns on/ready to play is slower than standard DVD players. Who is in a hurry when relaxing to enjoy a movie anyway.

Overall Evaluation: This unit is a great addition to my home theater system and is greatly enhancing the SONY LCD TV which it is connected to. I look forward to many hours of enjoyment with this new unit and experiencing all there is to this new format of HD on DVD. I recommend this unit to anyone who enjoys movies at home.
Reviewed by: monrios

04-06-08

Duration of ownership: 7 Days

Strengths: Very clear picture, saturated colors, upscaling of regular dvd to near 1080 quality, very easy to use

Weaknesses:Unit takes a long time to start up. This one takes over a minute to warm up. Not a major inconvenience unless you are in a rush..can live with it.

Overall Evaluation: At first I wasn't sure if I wanted (or needed) a blu ray player but I'm really glad I purchased this unit. It plays all types of cds and dvds, including non-high definition cds and upscales them to a beautiful image. The only thing I dont like is the amount of time it takes to start up. but other than this the machine itself is very sleek and easy to use. Highly recommended for anyone who needs electronic toys and needs to have the latest gadget!
Reviewed by: IbarraYJ

02-13-08

Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

Strengths: Sleek looking! HDMI and optical cable connections. Plays all formats of disk except HD-DVD(which sucks).

Weaknesses:There isn't enough control buttons on the player itself.

Overall Evaluation: The Sony BDP-500 is very clean looking. The drive bay is hidden behind a panel that move up and down. The setup menu is very easy to go through and setup was no problem, it looks like the PSP menu. You can play your music cd and all movie formats except HD-DVD. The player even makes regular DVDs look spectacular. Since Sony helped develop the Blu-ray technology I figured I couldn't go wrong purchasing a Sony Blu-ray player and I was correct. This is the next generation movie player which all movie studios are pushing so be one of the first and experience what you've been missing.
Reviewed by: vinnieyor

01-09-08

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Strengths: clear and clean picture on both BlueRay and SD/DVDs

Weaknesses:so far so good

Overall Evaluation: Sony has got it together.products work beautifly together.i have Sony BDP-S500 and Toshiba HD-AX2.Sony wins.BlueRay just simply has better picture and easier to use.i have not had any problems at all with my sony equipment.

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