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What is it: Profile 1.0 Blu-ray player
What we think: Lacking profile 1.1 and 2.0 support, the player is slightly redeemed by great picture and sound quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 April 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony BDP-S500, profile, discs, intuitive interface
We like:
Picture quality; sound quality; styling
We don't like:
Price; front panel feels fragile; no included HDMI cable; no profile 1.1 or 2.0 support; did we mention price yet?
You might also need:
HDMI cable; Blu-ray discs; HD TV
CNET UK judgement:
There is no compelling reason to buy this player over a PlayStation 3: it's too expensive, doesn't support profile 1.1 or 2.0, and costs more than pretty much every Blu-ray player on the market. The picture and sound quality are, however, excellent, which makes it a good player with a silly price tag
Full review:
The BDP-S500 is Sony's current flagship Blu-ray player, although there is an S550 model due in the autumn that will offer lots more functionality for a similar price. Continue Reading...
Sony BDP-S500 History
4 Apr 2008 in Crave
Sony BDP-S500 Blu-ray player: Where's the interactivity?
The BDP-S500 is Sony's step-up Blu-ray player, and it boasts a host of cool features, not least a truly magnificent motorised front panel. Is it better than a PS3 though?
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