BD-RE, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R - BD Video, DVD Video, JPEG, CD-DA, AVCHD, LPCM Playback - Progressive Scan - MPN: BDPS550 See Product Details
Description
BDPS550 Blu-ray Disc Player delivers HD clarity and BD-Live compatibility with 1GB local storage. Get bonus view feature of select Blu-ray movies and acquire the latest features and updates. This player outputs a full 1080/24p True Cinema picture and upscales your existing DVD collection to 1080p when using the HDMI connection. Dolby True HD/DTS-HD decoder gives you sound quality that matches the crystal clear image of Blu-ray disk and up to 7.1 channels of surround sound and audio that is indistinguishable from the original studio version. An icon-based Xcross Media Bar provides simple navigation of the menu system. Also features BRAVIA Sync, which goes beyond simple audio and video transmission. Combined with a select number of BRAVIA televisions and other Sony audio and video products, control functions will be transmitted via the HDMI cable. Blu-ray disk player offers backlit remote, Ethernet port for network update, USB port for BD-Live and external memory.
Quick Glance
Video Upscaling: 1080p
Product Type: Blu-ray Disc Player
Summary
Product Title: Sony BDPS550 Blu-ray Disc Player
Manufacturer: Sony
Power Score: 4.3 | 6 Reviews
General
Product Type: Blu-ray Disc Player
Components and Compatible Media
Media Supported: BD-RE - Play, DVD+RW - Play, DVD-RW - Play, CD-R - Play
Number of Discs Supported: 1
Interface
Output: A/V (Composite), Audio - Digital Coaxial, Audio - Digital Optical, Audio - Multichannel RCA (Decoded), Component Video, HDMI, S-Video
Interface Connection: Ethernet Yes
Audio Video Connectors: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, Composite Video Yes
Video Quality
Video Upscaling: 1080p
Audio Quality
On-board Decoders: Dolby Digital
Dimensions
Height: 2.8"
Width: 16.9"
Depth: 8.7"
Weight: 7.28 lb
Dimensions: 2.76" Height x 17" Width x 8.66" Depth - Approximate
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Merchants (Images): Electronic Imaging
Strengths: Decodes all 7.1 next-gen audio formats, BD Profile 2.0, backlit remote, quick start up, remaining time display
Weakness: Set up menu stays on desktop
If you're looking for a Blu-ray player that can do it all, check out the Sony BDP-S550 player. It's got a ton of improvements over Sony's (and the competition's) previous models. It can internally decode all 7.1 next-gen audio formats. This is the player that will easily let you play Dolby TrueHD as well as dtsHD Master Audio soundtracks. It is Profile 2.0 capable right out of the box. No...
THE GOOD: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray Discs; Profile 2.0 compliant; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, plus bit-stream output; 7.1 analog-audio outputs; 1GB USB drive included in box. THE BAD: PlayStation 3 may still offer a better value for some buyers; competing players offer more features or lower prices. THE BOTTOM LINE: The Sony BDP-S550 offers excellent image...
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The Sony BDP-S550 is one of the newest Blu-ray players to be released by Sony, and the first player by Sony to support the Profile 2.0 standard. The player features BD-Live, PiP, 1GB of storage, and 7.1 discrete analog outputs. It is the successor of the BDP-S500. The biggest difference between this higher-end model and the S350 is the inclusion of on-board HD audio decoding with 7.1 analog outs....
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Sony BDP-S550 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.57 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #23 HD and Blu-Ray DVD player of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...
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Testseek.com has collected 25 expert reviews for Sony BDP-S550 and the average expert rating is 85 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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Sony BDP-S550 Blu-Ray DVD Player
Strengths: picture and audio quality; ease of use
Weakness: none noted thus far
This Blu-Ray player works remarkably well. Not only does it offer excellent video quality for Blu-Ray discs, but it also upscales DVDs quite ably. In addition, it offers superb audio through the 7.1 analog output, the coaxial digital output, and the HDMI output. Finally, it loads Blu-Ray discs quite speedily.