Typical price: £650
What is it: Medium to high-end Blu-ray player
What we think: Sublime performance, just a shame it's out-of-date already and very buggy
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 October 2007
Tags: Sony, Sony BDP-S1E, HD, DVDs, Blu-ray discs
We like:
Marvellous picture quality; sturdy build; 1080p/24 support; good audio
We don't like:
Not compatible with BD Profile 1.1; no HDMI 1.3 input; slow to load discs; full of operational glitches
CNET UK judgement:
In many ways, the Sony BDP-S1E is a perfect snapshot of the current state of Blu-ray play. On the one hand, it shows to breathtaking effect just what awesome audio and especially video treats Blu-ray can deliver. But on the other hand, there are just too many reminders that Blu-ray is also essentially a work in progress
Full review:
With Sony's PS3 still sitting pretty as the UK's cheapest Blu-ray option -- especially with the recent launch of a £300 PS3 -- we find ourselves intrigued by Sony's first standalone Blu-ray player, the Sony BDP-S1E for £650. Continue Reading...
Sony BDP-S1E History
28 Mar 2007 in Crave
Sony BDP-S1E Blu-ray player: Sony stops ignoring Europe
Good news Europeans -- Sony has finally decided to stop ignoring us and will now allow us to buy a Blu-ray player. Let's all say thank you for this wonderful gift
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