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Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player | 
| Brand: Sony
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $344.19
You Save: $55.80 (14%)
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 27
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.3
Dimensions (in): 16.9 x 14.8 x 3.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: BDP-S350
Model: BDP-S350
UPC: 027242737501
EAN: 0027242737501
ASIN: B001A4LVYY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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
The BDP-S350 models support BonusView (picture-in-picture) featured on some of the Blu-ray Disc theatrical releases. The BDP-S350 models are BD-Live ready featuring an Ethernet port for an easy firmware update and access to Internet-based interactive content features. They also feature an external port for local storage, so users can add optional flash-based memory. The players feature 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output. They are compatible with most standard DVDs and feature 1080p upscaling through an HDMI connection to capable HDTV sets, improving the picture performance of existing DVD libraries.The BDP-S350 models offer 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and Dolby digital plus decoding and bit-stream output, as well as dts-HD high resolution audio and master audio bit-stream output. The players support AVCHD discs encoded with x.v.Color (xvYCC) technology, an international standard for wide color space reproduction. The standard expands the current data range of video by about 1.8 times, allowing the players to output more natural and vivid colors similar to what the human eye can actually see. The players also feature compatibility with an array of video formats, including BD-R/RE (BDMV and BDAV modes), DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW (video mode), CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA format), and JPEG on DVD/CD recordable media.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Works well...Wife likes it...What could be better July 16, 2008
Matt (huntington woods, mi United States)
47 out of 49 found this review helpful
I purchased my BDP-S350 from Sony Style web site. This is my first BD player. I was waiting for the format war to end once it did I read a column by David Pouge in the New York Times that said you might consider waiting to making the jump to BD until the next generation of players to come out on the market.
This one loads pretty fast. From what I read it is much faster then older models. I was upgrading coming from a Sony 5 disc up converting DVD player and that thing was slow so I'm very satisfied. The picture is awesome and the audio is great too. I don't even have it connected to a amp that does Dolby Tru-HD or DTS-MA. That will be my next purchase.
There is only one thing that I'm disappointed with the player has the Bravia Theater Sync feature. Which works great with my Sony amp. But for some reason the DVD remote will only control the volume for the TV not the amp. So I still have to use a second remote for volume on my Sony amp. This makes no sense to me.
We watched Batman Begins, Mission Impossible III, and the Bucket List on BD so far. Batman Begins was jaw dropping good from an audio and picture quality issue. My wife said she had no clue that a DVD could look that good.
I also watched Stop Loss on a SD DVD and that look pretty good too.
The DVD player has a slot in the back for a USB drive and it also has a ethernet port so it can connect to the net for firmware updates and to access bonus features.
There is another model the S-550 due out in the fall it will cost more but it decodes all the audio inside the player.
Overall a week in I'm happy with the purchase and I'm happy I waited for this model.
First impression is this is a great player July 21, 2008
Kylie Hrncir (Warsaw, Poland)
24 out of 37 found this review helpful
This is my first BluRay player. So far so good. The setup was very straightforward and I did appreciate the simple set up walk through the minute I turned it on. After setting up - I was a bit surprised (all right - fricking shocked) when sound played through my TV speakers because I specifically set it up to play through the digital audio output. Not a big deal - I can just mute the TV, but I did fear it was going to blow out the speakers.
So after the unit was set up (less than a minute with an HDMI connection and a digital audio out) I popped in my first disc. Granted, I did not test with a BluRay DVD, but the load-time was a pleasant surprise. I found it just as fast as the el-cheapo model DVD player that occupied the space before it. All the nightmares I have heard about ridiculously slow start-up times seem to have been for not. No problem with loading.
Also, I have heard horror stories of having to update firmware out of the box. Luckily, the check for a firmware update is easier than the set-up, and took less than 5 seconds to tell me I was up-to-date.
Since I don't have a BluRay DVD handy I popped in an animated feature. My family - who is usually the biggest critic of new things - all noticed a significant improvement vs. the previous analog player.
So set-up, ease of use and picture quality are all superior. Also, when using a digital coaxial I notice a much better sound than with other mid-line DVD players. Aesthetically this is a sharp looking unit. The remote seems a bit of overkill and I think it's a bit too large. Plus I'm not confident that I can use it to control my non-Sony TV. I haven't played around with all the features yet, but so far it's worth what I paid for it.
It's about time, a great player... July 23, 2008
Albert J. Gomez (Monterey Park, CA USA)
21 out of 23 found this review helpful
I recieved my BD Player last week. I just recently replaced a BDP-S300 with it because it is an unfinished product. I heard that Sony was so desperate to win the now over format war, that they purposely put out what one critic called: "Demonstration Models". Another said that: "All the Blu-ray Players released up until now were/are worthy only of the garbage can". Be that as it may...
The first thing I noticed about this player is it's small size. It's about 1/3 the size of the 300. And I would say, smaller than a Standard DVD Player. Good for me, I like having some extra space in my Home Theater System.
Second, it was very easy to do the initial set-up. I didn't even need to refer to the manual, the screen guide walks you through it.
After popping in Batman Begins, I noticed that the high-def is just as good as any 1080p media I have ever seen. The sound is great too. I have not yet purchased an A/V receiver that can decode the HD codecs, but part of the reason I purchased this player, was to have a finnished product that is somewhat future-proof.( I don't think I'll have to buy another Blu-ray Disc Player for a long time.)
The features are good (i.e. Profile 1.1) The only other high-def piece of hardware that I've owned (HD-A35, HD-XA2) had these features of course...now, it's nice to have them again.
If you're still sitting on the fence about getting into Blu-ray...Get off the fence! This is a great player! Unless, you are a real audiophile and are holding out for the BDP-S550. Otherwise, this is your machine. And it's a Sony!
Finally, Sony Gets It Right July 26, 2008
Irvin M. Haas (Indianapolis, IN USA)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
My previous Blu-ray player was a Sony until late last year when I purchased a Panasonic DMP-BD30 which had all the latest profile upgrades. The biggest problem with the Sony was its slow loading time.
With the BDP-S350, this has all changed for the better. Load time have vastly improved and it is a Profile 2.0 player. Picture quality is stunning, but most Blu-ray players display this picture.
One of the best features of this player is its size. Sony has been able to reduce the size of the player to just over a 2" height and only 8-3/4" deep. Sony's previous model was nearly 15" deep and just over 3" high.
Finally Sony adds a remaining time function to the display. Previous models only had a elapsed and total time display, so you had to do the remaining time in your head. Most Sony DVD players always had this function, but this is a first for their Blu-ray players.
Main complaint I have with this unit (a minor one) is that you cannot turn off Sony's GUI control panel (Xross Media Bar) over the desktop pattern--it is always on unless you are playing a disc. I use this player with a front projector and it looks tacky for guests seeing my control panel over the desktop. Sony didn't do this with their DVD players, so why do it with this new technology? About the only time you even need to use the GUI is when you are setting up the unit or add new equipment to the player.
All in all, Sony did a great job with this player. It's easy to set up and offers an outstanding picture.
Size Does Matter July 27, 2008
Malcolm (Idyllwild, CA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
In April 08 I bought a BDP-S301 (Same as a BDP-S300). What a disappointment. It was so large (17 x 3.25 x 15 inches), yes, a whopping 15 inches deep, that I had to modify my cabinet so the door would close. Then I found the boot time and response to any command (such as drawer open/close) was awful. Then after 3 weeks it just plain quit. What a slug !! Returned it to Costco.
So I waited for the BDP-S350 release. Ordered from Amazon.com. The prerelease specs on the S350 indicated it was the same size as the BDP-S301. SURPRISE.. when my BDP-S350 arrived I was shocked at its small size of 17 x 2.25 x 8.75 inch. Yes.. <9 inches deep. What a differance in size.
But the differance does not end there. The response time is instant in comparison and the picture quality is totally superb (I used to design TV monitors so I do have a clue on this). The on screen menu's and all details appear to be really great (I am one week into ownership).
I'd recommend this player in a heartbeat. Go for it.
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