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Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: See price in cart
Rating:  238 reviews
Sales Rank: 11
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.4
Dimensions (in): 17 x 8.8 x 2.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: BDP-S350
Model: BDP-S350
UPC: 027242744554
EAN: 0027242744554
ASIN: B001A4LVYY
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Full HD 1080/60 p & 24p True Cinema Video Output | | • | Dolby TrueHD decoding built-in Dolby TrueHD /DTS-HD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3) | | • | DVD upscale to 1080p | | • | Precision Cinema Progressive HD | | • | x.v.Color for AVC-HD |
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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 *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 233 more reviews...
 BDP S350 - Simple elegance January 5, 2009
M. Tucker (Delaware)
I purchased this product after much research and am very pleased with the Sony BDP S350. I have used this player for about a month now and have zero issues to report. In other reviews, I have read statement about long loading times, or freezing problems, or audio issues, I have seen none of these.
Here are what I see as the best attributes of the BDP S350:
1. Ethernet connection - because the formats keep changing, this is a must for anyone that wants a hassle-free bluray experience. Updating the firmware couldn't be easier. During initial setup, the intuitive setup wizard detected that a more recent firmware version was available and automatically prompted me to download it.
2. Upconversion - this player does a terrific job of making standard DVDs look even better.
3. Load time - the player normally displays a movie in less than 30 seconds and this is without the "quick boot" option which leaves the player on constantly so that it can load movies more quickly.
My only minor disapointment is with the audio. I read all of the hype about bluray movies improving the audio experience as much as the visual experience, but I can't say that I agree with any of that. I do have a new (less than 6 mos old) system that cost around $3,000 that does include a Yamaha 663 reciever capable of decoding DTS Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD, but I can't hear a difference in audio quality between bluray and regular DVD movies. I have checked to ensure that I have all of the settings correct as well. This is only a minor disappointment, because the system still sounds AWESOME. My wife still gets freaked out every time she hears glass breaking right next to or behind her. It is great.
In summary, the Sony BDP S350 is an excellent blu ray player for ease of setup, ease of use, and image quality
Great picture, Easy upgrade to v2.0, does what it is supposed to January 5, 2009
J. Zimmerman (Swedesboro, NJ USA)
Been watching the price of this for a few weeks (I should have bought in November!), and resolved myself to pay the 269 @ amazon. Fast shipping from amazon, as always, and installed it that night. Player itself was easy to hook up, and sound was great too. I admit, I have a relatively old receiver, so I'm probably not getting as much as I could be.
Works good, remote is ok, but I don't use it anyway (harmony 550 remote is great though). Picture is great, and upgrade went smoothly, via burned ISO disk. When will vendors realize we all don't have high speed hard wire connections next to my TV. not even an option to hook up via USB network card. There are a lot of other people who are big A/V nuts, I'll just say that it does a good job of presenting both HD and regular titles, and is pretty fast to load (~ 15-20 seconds). Amazon was great as always - definitely recommend them.
I almost dinged the player, but decided the lack of interesting extras on the 3-4 blu ray titles I've watched wasn't sony's fault (casino royale, hellboy 2, star wars clone wars, and some other movie). I expected to be wowed by all the new 'stuff', but instead, appreciated the better picture & that was about it. For those upgrading for new gadgetry, enjoy - otherwise, your regular dvd player is just fine, the premium you pay for blu ray will be a bit of a disappointment.
Worth the $ Spent January 5, 2009
Nga Doan
I must say that SONY quality is incompetent and many reasons have been stated by the previous reviewers. Before buying, you must understand the difference between the BDP-S350 vs. 250 one. This unit has many outputs and network enabled feature which adds a great way of streaming videos from external sources (Internet).
So far I have played two Blu-Ray Movies -- Night at the Museum and Quantum of Solace, very satisfied with the output.
When purchasing SONY Blu-Ray player, it is best to buy in combo with a SONY TV since they work very well together. I am giving it a 5 for the quality and pricing. Got it for $200.00 SHIPPED.
Incredible picture, but slow load times! January 5, 2009
Roger Musa
If you are looking for a great buy and a quality product, search no more! This player will provide you with incredible picture on a 1080p TV. It is much smaller that the 300. I'm still not sure what to do with the BD live feature, but something tells me that it will come in handy one day.
 Takes forever to startup and load a disk January 4, 2009
Todd Pravata (Dallas, TX)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this for my downstairs TV moving the much older Panasonic (and BTW much better) to the upstairs.
Reading the other reviews (upon which I based my purchase, so beware) I suppose I've been spoiled by my Panasonic. Someone wrote: "startup time is acceptable". No it ain't. You grow old and die waiting for this thing to come up.
First it displays "Welcome" then there is a pause then it flashes "Wait" for at least 10 seconds. And then there is a pause. And you press the door Open button (btw - if you press the button before this nothing happens). Then there is a pause and the door finally opens. Then when you put the disk in and push close it flashes "Load" for at least 10 seconds. It's so annoying. With my Panasonic, I can walk up to it, press the button to open the door, and it opens right away. Wow, modern technology.
OK. There's that. The other thing that annoys me is that there is this incremental replay/ffwd function kind of like what is on the DVR. Only this one is in 10 second increments. Fine, I thought, this is great. Well, it would be great except it is so freakin sluggish. You press it then wait a while, then finally it starts playing. If you try to press it several times in a row, it really gets confused. This is really annoying if you are used to the instantaneous response you get with the DVR (well, with my Motorola DVR anyway).
I am so annoyed with this thing I'm returning it happily paying ABT's restocking fee to get it out of my house.
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