Sony BDV-HZ970W
Sony’s new 3D capable BDV-HZ970W is a full HD 1080p 5.1 channel Blu-ray Disc home theater system that features wireless capabilities via the included USB wireless LAN adapter (802.11) allowing for easy access to a broad range of entertainment from the BRAVIA Internet Video platform and BD-LIVE extra features and content.
The 1000 watt system features Sony’s S-AIR technology allowing it to transmit audio to the included wireless rear channel surround speakers. Users can also add wireless multi-room speaker clients (sold separately) to enjoy music in other parts of the home.
Additionally, the model includes Sony’s Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology to access disc cover art, actor, and production information, as well as IP Content Noise Reduction technology and Precision Cinema HD Upscaling to improve standard definition and web video quality.
Compatible with DLNA devices, the model also includes a front USB input for photo, music, and video playback. It is decodes all advanced audio codecs including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio.
Sony BDV-E770W
The BDV-E770W is a 1000 watt, 5.1 channel Blu-ray Disc home theater system that connects to the Internet wirelessly with the included USB wireless LAN adapter (802.11), allowing easy access to entertainment from the BRAVIA Internet Video platform and BD-LIVE functionality.
Other features include:
- DVD, CD, and SA-CD playback
- Blu-ray 3D ready (with firmware update available this summer)
- Integrated S-AIR wireless rear speakers
- Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
- BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch BD Remote Control application)
- DLNA functionality (firmware update required)
- Photo, music, and video playback via USB and DLNA
- iPod audio playback via USB
- DVD Upscaling to near high definition with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
- Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding
Available in March for about $650
Sony BDV-E570
Sony’s BDV-E570 full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc 5.1 channel home theater system also offers access to entertainment from the BRAVIA Internet Video platform and BD-LIVE functionality via an included USB wireless LAN adapter.
This 1000 watt system also offers:
- DVD, CD, and SA-CD playback
- Blu-ray 3D ready (with firmware update available this summer)
- Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology
- BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch BD Remote Control application)
- Photo, music, and video playback via USB and DLNA
- iPod audio playback via USB
- S-Air ready (with addition of optional transmitter, sold separately)
- DVD Upscaling to near high definition with Precision Cinema HD Upscaling
- Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding
Available in March for about $550
