• Blu ray DVD Player
• 1080p/1080i/720p Capability
• HDMI Version 1.3/Component Video
• BD/DVD/VCD/CD/CD-R(RW)/DVD+R(RW)/MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback
• Ethernet Port

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• Wi-Fi for wireless music and video streaming from popular sources like Netflix®, Blockbuster®, YouTubeTM, and Pandora
• 100~240V 50/60Hz World-Wide Voltage
• Watch any Region DVD PAL/NTSC DVD Region Code 123456 RCE/REE DVDs
• DIVX XVID AVI MKV DIVX-HD Blu-ray Disc Java, AVCHD, JPEG Playback, MP3 Playback, Precision Cinema HD Upscale, 1080p HDMI Output with DVD Upscaling,
• 24p True Cinema, Deep Color, x.v.Color, Bonus View, BD-Live, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,

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Released in 2009, the BDP-S360 from Sony is a great entry level Blu-ray Player. While it does not provide any features beyond the basics, the BDP-S360 is a Profile 2.0 player that supports BD-Live Content, Bonus View(PIP) and has excellent image and audio quality. Lacking online internet streaming media services, Wi-Fi connectivity or DLNA support, the BDP-S360 focuses all its attention on High Definition Blu-ray and DVD playback. You will have to look elsewhere if you want extra features.

Small in its design, the BDP-S360 is only 16.9 inches wide by 2.2 inches high and 8.1 inches in depth. It is a combination of a sleek glossy finish with touches of conservative elements. It will not be a standout feature in your Home Entertainment theater, but should blend in nicely. The dark, glass like front panel flips open, revealing the disc loading tray. The player itself does not have many controls, you will have to use the Remote Control to navigate the player’s operations. The remote is easy to use but does not have a Open/Close button which might not appeal to some consumers. A universal remote can be used to remedy this as the BDP-S360 will support receiving an Open/Close IR command.

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There is no denying the fact that while the PlayStation 3 has not performed the best when compared to other gaming consoles. It has consistently ranked high on many best of Blu-ray Player lists. A recent poll conducted by Nielson rating system showed 65% of the people who purchased a PlayStation 3 did so because they wanted a Blu-ray Player. Clearly, many people still view it as a good Blu-ray option. But why would anyone still consider it the best Blu-ray Player on the market. By today’s standards it is a rather old piece of equipment, having first been released a few years ago. Here are some reasons why many still perceive the PlayStation 3 to be the best Blu-ray Player and will be for some time to come.

It’s Not Just a Blu-ray Player

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Although Philips hold many of the patents surrounding the Blu-Ray Technology, up until now they have been sitting fairly stagnant in the home entertainment department with only one serious contender, however they have just upped their game and have announced the release of 3 new Philips Blu Ray Players.

Philips say that their new players will be “pushing the boundaries in picture qualitiy and sound experience”. As many of my readers are aware, I’m only slightly biased to the Sony BDP series in combination with the BRAVIA, but Philips do have an uncanny ability to produce exceptional quality digital media products.

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Philips has finally completed it’s line up of Blu Ray Players with the release of the Philips BDP 7200, Philips BDP 3000 and BDP 5000.

The product range for Philips started with the Philips BDP 7200 brought out to keep up with other manufacturers of Blu Ray Disc players such as Sony, Samsung and Panasonic. They were slow to release their full product range, but now with all their players on the market, Philips have created a range capable of competing with the best of the best.

Rivally Sony’s Bravia dominance of the home entertainment market, the Philips range can be integrated with their home entertainment systems providing a full High Definition home cinema package.

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For sure – the PS3 is THE Greatest value Blu Ray player on the market today. Period.
It’s picture and sound quality is perfect I have a 60 inch Toshiba hi-def TV and  no sound/picture quality is better than what I view at my home every day.

My friends paid nearly twice for smaller sets and more money for a standalone blu-ray disk player and they are kicking themselves ’cause they haven’t listen. Every one say “why do I need to a gaming system with my blu ray?” How can you be so short sighted – because it has all of the features that blu ray offers TODAY.

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In early 2009 Sony released the BDP-S560 Blu-ray Player. It is a Profile 2.0 player that supports BonusView/picture-in-picture playback and BD-Live content. It has a Quick Start Mode which allows Blu-ray Discs to start within seconds. It can support high resolution audio formats and has a built-in 802.11n for a wireless internet connection. It is basically a step up from the entry level BDP-S360 Blu-ray Player.

The BDP-S560 has an attractive design with a black gloss exterior and touches of dark gray on the top and bottom of the player. The Open/Close button is located on the left at the top corner and will open up the dark blue front panel revealing the disc tray. The power button is found on the opposite side near the top corner. Other playback controls are just limited to the Play and Stop buttons. Therefore, the remote control will be needed for most playback functions. A USB port is located near the bottom right corner of the player. All other connections are on the back of the Blu-ray Player.

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