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October 2008
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The editors liked
Outputs greatlooking images
Supports BDLive
Nice setup menu
Slim design yet sturdy build
Bitstreaming of the advanced audio codecs
TrueHD Decoding
1080/24p output
BonusView compatible and BDLive ready
Quick startup and disc load times
Excellent HD picture quality with 1080p source material
Handles 3
2 pulld...
Excellent Blu-ray and very good DVD upconversion image quality. Automatic firmware update notification. Laudable energy efficiency.
Finally
A profile 2.0 Bluray player from the prime backer of the format
This player works as easily and efficiently as almost any DVD player out there
Yet will smoke them in video performance with Bluray discs
The BDPS350's size is a big step forward for Sony. Their original Bluray players were huge. This unit is smaller than many conventional DVD players. The general appearance is mod
Relatively inexpensive compared with other standalone units
Excellent Blu-ray image quality and very good DVD upscaling
Compact size
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and bit stream output for all high-resolution audio formats
Ethernet port for fir...
Quick Start feature loads discs faster
Slim chassis
Easy to use Sony Xross menu
Good clarity
Black levels and color
Excellent value. Builtin ethernet to fetch firmware upgrades and BDLive extras. Pictureinpicture feature will thrill the attentiondeficit set. Film buffs with highdollar TVs will dig the optional 1080/24p output.
The editors didn't like
Remote is neither programmable nor backlit
Poor deinterlacing of 1080i content
No DTSHD HR/MA Decoding
Slightly confusing settings options
Recessed USB Port
Lacks 1080p24 upconversion with DVD video. Faster start-up option increases power consumption. Limited multimedia features
Such as JPEG and MP3 playback.
This player will output every audio format in bitstream and will also output LPCM for everything but DTSHD Master Audio. Therefore
To take advantage of all the new codecs
You'll either need a receiver or AV preamp that can decode those bitstreams or to spend another $100 for the BDPS550 which has analog outputs
The construction of the player is solidfeeling and adequate for the price point
Not currently compatible with Blu-ray Profile 2.0
Recessed USB port can be difficult to access
No onboard DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
Quick start option uses power even when player is off.
No line-out audio for sending out decoded Dolby True-HD
No DTS-HD Master Audio decoder
Inset USB port limits what flash drives will fit
Remote does not light up or glow in dark
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Lousy networking setup
We had to enter everything manually. Primitive remote. Doesnt ship with BDLive installed.Denon DVD2500BTCI $1000 Handles a full spectrum of formats - including DivX - and wins on quality. Bummer its so expensive and lacks BDLive...
Excellent value. Builtin ethernet to fetch firmware upgrades and BDLive extras. Pictureinpicture feature will thrill the attentiondeficit set. Film buffs with highdollar TVs will dig the optional 1080/24p output.
Lousy networking setup; we had to enter everything manually. Primitive remote. Doesnt ship with BDLive installed.Denon DVD2500BTCI $1000 Handles a full spectrum of formats - including DivX - and wins on quality. Bummer its so expensive and lacks BDLive...
Finally, a profile 2.0 Bluray player from the prime backer of the format, This player works as easily and efficiently as almost any DVD player out there, yet will smoke them in video performance with Bluray discs, The BDPS350's size is a big step forward for Sony. Their original Bluray players were huge. This unit is smaller than many conventional DVD players. The general appearance is mod
This player will output every audio format in bitstream and will also output LPCM for everything but DTSHD Master Audio. Therefore, to take advantage of all the new codecs, you'll either need a receiver or AV preamp that can decode those bitstreams or to spend another $100 for the BDPS550 which has analog outputs, The construction of the player is solidfeeling and adequate for the price point
Hurray! We finally have a BD Profile 2.0 player from Sony and for less than $300. The BDP-S350 offers those with the newer receivers or pre/pros all they need to appreciate all the new audio codecs in a sleek and elegant package that is a huge leap f...
Slim design yet sturdy build, Bitstreaming of the advanced audio codecs, TrueHD Decoding, 1080/24p output, BonusView compatible and BDLive ready, Quick startup and disc load times, Excellent HD picture quality with 1080p source material, Handles 3:2 pulld...
Poor deinterlacing of 1080i content, No DTSHD HR/MA Decoding, Slightly confusing settings options, Recessed USB Port
The Sony BDP-S350 may not be perfect, but it offers a great value at a reasonable price and is well built to boot. The players BD-Live ready status makes it ready for the future of the format. [editorss note, the BD-Live upgrade has been delivered an...
Abstract: The Sony BDP-S350 is the latest Blu-ray player from the company that invented the format. This is an upgrade from its previous entry-level model, the BDP-S300, offering more features and options. The blue brushed-aluminum faceplate, similar to the de...
As you can see, other than the fact that we can't change the resolution on the fly anymore -- or simply choose to pass on the native resolution of the content -- we really don't have anything substantially bad to say about the BDP-S350. It played every...
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Published: 2008-08-05, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Relatively inexpensive compared with other standalone units; excellent Blu-ray image quality and very good DVD upscaling; compact size; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and bit stream output for all high-resolution audio formats; Ethernet port for fir...
Not currently compatible with Blu-ray Profile 2.0; recessed USB port can be difficult to access; no onboard DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; quick start option uses power even when player is off.
If youre dead set on a standalone Blu-ray player, the BDP-S350 has a small form factor, solid feature set, and relatively low price--but the PlayStation 3 is still a better value. Specifications: Sound output mode: Stereo; DVD type: Blu-Ray disc playe...
Great performance for the asking price, attractive & compact design, comparatively fast load times, user-friendly interface
Poorly designed USB port, analog outputs limited to 2-channel
If you’d prefer not to spend a fortune on a Blu-ray player, but still want the quality-assurance that comes from the Sony brand, then the BDP-S350 is a top-quality choice. ...
Excellent value for money; Fast operation; High quality picture and sound with Blu-ray; Full support of all Blu-ray features
No frame step or slow playback modes; Recessed USB can limit types of memory employed
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Published: 2009-01-08, Author: Ian , review by: CNET.co.uk
Picture; sound; styling; performance; menu system; low price
Could be cheaper still; no 7.1 audio outputs or DTS-HD MA decode
Finally, a Blu-ray player from Sony for everyone to get excited about. This player is relatively quick to load discs, picture performance is superb, and its wonderful menu system and speed at dealing with interactive features make it well worth its ba...
