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Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player

REVIEW DATE:05.02.08

Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player
BDP-S300 BDP-S300 Remote Control

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By Robert Heron

Sony's BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc (BD) Player delivers admirable picture and sound quality, and, as with many BD players, it can upconvert regular DVD movies to 1080p format. It can also play back multimedia files recorded onto relatively spacious (and inexpensive) DVD media. As a budget BD player, though, it lacks support for the latest Blu-ray features, such as picture-in-picture and online services, and it's sluggish when loading some of the newest BD titles. But ease of use and a strong selection of configuration options make it a compelling choice for anyone in search of basic Blu-ray enjoyment.

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Sony Corporation

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Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $399.99 Direct
  • Video Outputs: S-Video, Composite, Component, HDMI
  • Audio Outputs: Optical (Toslink), Coaxial, HDMI, Stereo RCA, Analog 5.1
  • Height: 3.1 inches
  • Width: 16.9 inches
  • Depth: 14.8 inches
  • Weight: 10 lb
  • Supported Video Formats: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 480i, 1080p, 1080p60, 1080p24
  • Disc Format Support: DVD Video, Blu-ray, CD audio, DVD (JPEG), DVD (MP3)

Bottom Line

Sony's least-expensive Blu-ray Disc player isn't a speed demon, but it delivers solid detail and a pleasing viewing experience.

Pros

Plays JPEG and MP3 files on DVDs. Supports 24-Hz output with Blu-ray movies. Provides basic picture control settings and presets.

Cons

Slow disc load times with some Blu-ray movies. No 24-Hz output with DVD video. No bitstream audio output (HDMI).

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