Product Description plays Blu-ray high-definition discs (selectable output resolution: 1080p signals available through HDMI output only; 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video) * built-in audio decoding to PCM for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS * bitstream audio output for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio * BD-Java interactive capability * BRAVIA Sync for control of compatible Sony TVs and components via HDMI *
very pleasedOctober 12, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Product is everything that was advertised. It's hard to believe the difference from regular DVD. We're totally satisfied.
Ignore most of the bad reviews -- this player is perfectly fineOctober 5, 2008 8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am surprised at the negative reviews of the BDP-S350. I purchased mine just last week and have had no problems: quick start times, quiet operation, excellent picture quality.
I've determined that most of the negatives are coming from users who are not properly setting up the player before use. NOTE: The default setting on this unit is "auto," meaning that it will set the picture quality to match the disc. So, if you put in a standard DVD it is going to play it at 480p. Change the picture setting to 1080p for all playback and you are guaranteed automatic upscaling for SD DVDs and 1080p for Blu-Ray discs. And the upscaling on this unit is terrific -- your standard def dics wil look great.
Also, several negatives are coming from people who aren't playing the unit through a 1080p HDTV. Of course the picture isn't going to look better than your SD DVD in that situation. Therefore, don't buy this unit it you don't have a 1080p HDTV -- you are wasting your money. And take the time to properly set up the unit for playback. All will be fine.
I'm giving this player 4 stars because the remote isn't designed as well as it could be. It's not bad, but it's not designed for use in the dark unless you have the layout memorized.
I'm returning mineOctober 5, 2008 3 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have been considering the BDP-S350 for a couple of months when I noticed a big stack of them at Costco today. I took one home, cabled it up and my first impressions were good. Then I tried upgrading the firmware as recommended by the "Read Me First" flyer in the box. The system saw my network, but refused (for 2 hours) to connect to the server. The webpage says you can upgrade via a homemade CD -- but only if you have a PC. There's no Mac or Linux support. Then I discovered that 4:3 DVDs were being stretched to fill the screen. I confirmed that it wasn't a fault in my new Sony Bravia TV by playing the same DVD in my Pioneer upconverting player and saw the correct 4:3 image. After speaking with Sony technical support for 30 minutes without success, I stumbled on the right option. Change the Video Settings / Screen Format to Fixed Aspect Ratio. This isn't the default setting! Next I discovered it couldn't play some of my homemade DVDs (iMovie + iDVD) which have worked in every other player I've owned. Then I discovered it doesn't remember a DVD has been played before and offer to return to the last played position. The final straw was discovering that skipping to the next chapter takes several seconds. All in all, it's been a very frustrating 4 hours wasted. The unit goes back tomorrow.
This is a great new modelOctober 5, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Sony BDP-S350 has been a great product so far. I had a Toshiba HD Player before. The Sony is smaller is size and loads up a disc more quickly. The Sony appears to have an even crisper picture than the Toshiba. Setup was easy and the controls are easy to navigate. The only complaint I have is that I purchased too soon. This model retailed at $399. Sony recently lowered the retail to $299. I paid $334. I have seen it as low as $268 on Amazon.
Great Blu-Ray PlayerOctober 4, 2008 Easy setup, pretty quick startup and loading. Excellent video and audio via HDMI.
The player is smaller than most blu-ray players and looks great on my entertainment center.
The player needs a firmware update if you want to use the BD Live feature. Sony just released the update, and you can download it directly to the player or to your computer (you'll have to burn an update disk. Note: You can't use the disk update method if you use a Mac).
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