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The editors liked
HD & analog connectivity
WiFi connectivity included
Lots of online streaming services supported
Plays network content
Sony Xross menu is easy to use and integrates with other Sony products
Quality upscaler results in better picture quality
Regardless of quality of streaming video
X.v. color and 12bit Deep Color result in a wider range of colors with natural color gradations
HDMI control (HDMICEC) turns on your TV and home theater system when you turn on the player
It only displays compatible file format
The editors didn't like
Large
Bulky size
User interface is weak
Initial setup skips network setup
It can only play a few file types
File format compatibility is very limited
Its unique Netflix apps and other video apps don't display video or scenes when fast forwarding or rewinding
Easy Setup is incomplete
Users must find their way to set up wireless connection and other necessary settings
You must register the unit online before the included apps will appear
Published: 2011-07-11, Author: Scott , review by: techcrunch.com
The SMP-N100 could have been a great media streaming device. It’s a small, unobtrusive device with the minimalist style that Sony pulls off pretty well. But the overall experience makes it pretty clear that this was built by engineers with presumably l...
Sony Xross menu is easy to use and integrates with other Sony products, Quality upscaler results in better picture quality, regardless of quality of streaming video, x.v. color and 12bit Deep Color result in a wider range of colors with natural color gradations, HDMI control (HDMICEC) turns on your TV and home theater system when you turn on the player, It only displays compatible file format
It can only play a few file types; file format compatibility is very limited, Its unique Netflix apps and other video apps don't display video or scenes when fast forwarding or rewinding, Easy Setup is incomplete; users must find their way to set up wireless connection and other necessary settings, You must register the unit online before the included apps will appear, It will notify you when
The Sony SMP-N100 Streaming Player is a feature rich solution for those who want to add Internet streaming capabilities (with over 30 content providers) to their home theater.Bookmark: del.icio.us Reddit GoogleReader CommentsPosted Jan 9, 2013 8...
Frustration with the app aside, the Sony SMP-N100 is a solid media device. It allows you to leverage your existing content streaming accounts like Netflix and Hulu Plus but also includes the ability to steam your own content across your home network. ...
The Sony SMP-N100 is an HD media player that can wirelessly stream content from a PC to a TV over your home network. While its price is a little on the steep side, it remains a reliable and user-friendly product...
Includes BBC iPlayer and Lovefilm; slick user interface; suport for MKV files,
Bulky, TVstyle remote control; slow.
A good-looking user interface and reasonable digital video file support meets BBC iPlayer, Lovefim and Sky News - though this internet TV box can be slow to react. And considering it’s so close in price to a standalone 3D Blu-ray player from Sony that ...
VOD and music online services available, Builtin wifi
Poor overall media compatibility, Network playback only via UPnP, MKV and M2TS videos not visible using UPnP
The SMP-N100's potential is clearly under-exploited. It provides quality Internet services but media compatibility is too random for us to be able to recommend it....
Caters for any age of TV, Nice interface, Excellent online service
The box looks rather utilitarian, Codec support not totally comprehensive, Only one USB port
There's room for improvement with the N100, certainly, and you might also consider that you can get Sony Blu-ray players offering broadly similar functionality for - in the case of the Sony BDP-S480 - only around £50 more.However, if £100 is your budget, ...
