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Sony BDP-S300

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.   Part number: BDP-S300
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CNET Editors' rating: 6.5 out of 10
Average user rating: 6.6 out of 10


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CNET Editors' review - Sony BDP-S300
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CNET Editor's rating: 6.5 out of 10
Reviewed by Matthew Moskovciak
Review date: 7/16/07
Release date: 6/15/07

The good: Excellent picture quality on Blu-ray and DVD; DVD upconversion up to 1080p; HDMI output.

The bad: Slow load times, particularly unbearable on newer BD Java discs like Pirates of the Caribbean; some minor video performance issues; no Ethernet port for firmware upgrades.

The bottom line: The BDP-S300 is a decent choice if you're limiting yourself to a relatively cheap, standard-design Blu-ray player, but everyone else should consider the competition.

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User opinions - Sony BDP-S300
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Superb! Great Price for latest technology!
Love everything about this unit and i have the ability to compare both HD-DVD and Blue-Ray. Now, i... Read more
by bryankean (see profile) - June 22, 2007

40 out of 45 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
WOW - A must have at under $500.
The only real complaint and reason I gave this player an 8 is the slow time it takes for that... Read more
by tonyc4s (see profile) - June 24, 2007

30 out of 30 users found this user opinion helpful.

5 out of 10 - Average
Just an OK Player
Since this player was first announced, I was optimistic Sony's second player to the market would... Read more
by djsincla (see profile) - July 18, 2007

25 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

4 out of 10 - Mediocre
Disappointing
I just recently purchased a BDP-S300. The unit looks very good with my other home theatre gear... Read more
by ciphernetic (see profile) - September 30, 2007

20 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Just bougt a blu-ray bdp-s300 player
i just bought a blu-ray bdp-s300 it has a mind blowing picture and audio quality BUT while playing... Read more
by faizanmir (see profile) - June 17, 2007

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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8 out of 10 - Excellent
Great 2nd Gen Blu-Ray Player
I bought both the Sony BDP-S300 and Samsung BD-P1200 one week apart, and connected both to my Sony... Read more
by ttk421 (see profile) - July 5, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Fantastic Machine!
I love my BDP-S300 Blu-Ray! Picture quality is excellent and so is the Dolby digital 5.1 (sorry, I... Read more
by mbarrows1 (see profile) - June 22, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
The Cnet reviewer is incorect on about TrueHD
So, a quick look at the manual for this unit reveals that indeed it DOES support TrueHD sound. I'm... Read more
by extirpator (see profile) - June 21, 2007

10 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great player - still some quirks
I waited to buy this Sony unit with great expectations. I was not let down on the video... Read more
by GoPSULions (see profile) - July 4, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Spend the extra money or grab a PS3
Wow $499. Great price. Then you take it home open the box and read a little piece of paper that... Read more
by wordmonkey (see profile) - July 28, 2007

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Full specifications - Sony BDP-S300
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Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.
Part number: BDP-S300
General
Product Type Blu-Ray disc player
Form Factor Tabletop
Width 16.9 in
Depth 14.8 in
Height 3.1 in
Weight 9.9 lbs
System
Parental Lock Yes
VCR
Sound Output Mode Stereo
DVD
Media Type DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, BD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM
Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
Built-in Audio Decoders Dolby Digital
Media Load Type Tray
Picture Modes Letterbox, Widescreen, Pan and scan
DVD Repeat Modes Title, Chapter
CD Playback Modes Repeat all, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-2, MPEG-4
Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Upscaling Yes
Audio System
Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
DVD Features
TV Screen Saver Yes
MP3 Compatible Yes
Additional Features Screen saver, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning
Remote Control
Type Universal remote control
Technology Infrared
Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear
Miscellaneous
Cables Included 1 x Audio cable, 1 x Video cable
Power
Power Device Power supply
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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Manufacturer Info - Sony BDP-S300
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Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
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Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
E-mail: contact@sel.sony.com
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