9.3 out of 10

Sony BDP-S500

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Best Price: $599

  • User Score (48)
    8.5 ********
  • Expert Score (7)
    7.9 ********
  • Value for money (30)
    8.3 ********
  • Features (1)
    8.6 *********
  • Ease of use (29)
    6.2 ******
  • Performance (2)
    9.0 *********

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This Blu-Ray disc player already has a parental channel lock. Its form factor is a tabletop and its DVD media load type is a tray. It too has the surround sound for its audio output. It has built in decoders for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS decoder, DTS-HD decoder and the Dolby Digital.

More Information

It has output for both Full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema Video. Aside from that, it has a sliding front door that is motorized. In addition, the said unit has a DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD bitstream. It also has that Bravia Theater Sync and is capable of DVD upscaling to 1080p through HDMI.

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Weights and Measurements
    Dimensions (Approx.) : 16 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 14 1/4" (430 x 99.2 x 361mm)
  • Convenience
    Menu Options : No
  • Audio Features
    Dolby® Digital : Yes (Decoding); Yes (HDMI™ bitstream out)
  • Hardware
    Remote Control : Multi Brand TV Remote Control
  • Capability
    CD : Yes (CD-DA)
  • Video Features
    Screen Saver : Yes
  • Inputs and Outputs
    HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • Audio
    Analog-to-Digital Converter : 192KHz/24bit
  • Service and Warranty Information
    Limited Warranty : 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor

Review Summary

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Step up to the BDP-S500 Blu-ray Disc™ player, featuring Full HD 1080p video plus Dolby® TrueHD and DTS® HD audio decoding. Click here to view refurbished models.

  • Rival your local movie theater wi…
  1. 2 weeks ago
    Overall 8
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    This will almost certainly come at some point, and I feel SACD is a natural partner for upmarket Blu-ray. Of course, if you can't wait you could always buy one of these bad boys and upgrade at a later date. Read more

  1. BDP-S500 is FINE!!

    Reviewer: tstrader, PriceGrabber
    16 April 2008
    Overall 10
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    This unit is a great addition to my home theater system and is greatly enhancing the SONY LCD TV which it is connected to. I look forward to many hours of enjoyment with this new unit and experiencing all there is to this new format of HD on DVD. I recommend this unit to anyone who enjoys movies at home. Read more

  2. I THROUGHT THIS SONY BLUE RAY WAS GREAT PRODUCT ITS NOT

    Reviewer: jb, circuitcity.com
    08 February 2008
    Overall 4
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    Value for money 2
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    Ease of use 2
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    Yes, i bought this product and took it home and hook it up and ran a few movies thru it at first it look great, then the 3rd. movie i lost sound the movie kept playing nooo, sound so i called sony tech. they walk me thru. the syst. after the phone call iput another movie in and ran it , still doing same thing noo. sound half way thru. the movie it just shuts off ,, so if your out there looking at these be careful becasuse sony hasnt work out all the bugs,,,,,,,,STAY,,... Read more

  1. New home theater advice

    ...aker must be in ceiling. I know the ceiling mounts are not optimal, but we do not want any speaker stands. Based on the research I have done thus far, I have come up with the following: - 52" Sony Bravia KDL52XBR5 LCD - Sony ES STRDA5300ES A/V receiver - Sony BDPS500 Blue-ray disk player - XBOX 360 (already owned) - XBOX HD DVD - Speakers, including sub - Still not sure but have been looking at Tribes from Totem acoustics (they are very expensive - perhaps too expensive) - Media center (maybe) I would be interested in...

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