Blu-ray Disc Players

Pros:
* Super high definition pictures.
* Quick startup, ~15 seconds.
* Easy disc loading.
* Quick and easy setup.
* Optical and coaxial audio output.
* Plays all the current audio formats such as Dolby Digital TotalHD.
* Can play other medias (music CD, MP3 discs)
* Good quality fit and finish.

Cons:
* No ethernet connectability for firmware upgrading. You have to use your computer to download the upgrade and burn and it into CD. You must also finalize the CD or the player will just spit it out again with LFVU error message.
* Strange layout on the remote. No backlight.
* Only plays region 1 Blu-ray discs and DVDS.

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Pros:
* A complete profile 2.0, the final standard for the Blu-ray Disc format, Blu-ray player.
* Superb picture quality. Upconverted DVDs look excellent.
* Easy to understand owner's manual.
* Remote control and on-screen display menus are easy to use and understand.
* Leading edge audio decoders (DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD).
* Reasonable load time.
* Lots of advanced features.
* The Dialog Enhancer increase the volume of dialog in soundtracks so you can hear the dialog while listening at low volume levels.

Cons:
* Audio setup a bit tricky and to enjoy the amazing audio quality (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, etc) you need to have an HDMI cable or 5.1 analog cables since digital coax or fiber optic cable won't do.
* The analog output only supports 5.1 surround and not 7.1.
* Expensive.
* The display window on the front of the player only shows time and not chapter
* The HDMI input is a little too bright but can be adjusted easily by tuning down your TV contrast.
* The picture controls on the set don't offer as much adjustment as the controls on a TV.

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Pros:
* Jaw-dropping picture quality. Regular DVD looks better too.
* You can set the player to output 1080p/24 BD video just in case your TV only supports 1080p/24 but not 1080p/60.
* TrueHD sound makes you feel you're actually in the action. If you only have a 2.1ch system it can downmix to stereo.
* Easy setup.
* There's a slot in the back for a USB drive plus an ethernet port so you can connect to the internet for firmware updates and access bonus features.
* A sleek and aesthetically appealing piece of gadget.
* Fast responds of remote functions.
* Easy to navigate menu similar to PSP and PS3.
* Skipping through chapters and shuttling through scenes are simple.
* Connecting to the internet is simple.
* Silent fan. Almost unnoticeable.
* You can turn off the LCD display entirely. A must if you enjoy watching movies in a dark room.

Cons:
* The remote a little bit too large.
* You can't turn off Sony's GUI control panel (Xross Media Bar) over the desktop pattern. It's always on unless you are playing a disc.
* Slow startup/load time though still under 20 seconds (almost twice faster than the old S300).

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