Sony BDP-S350 Blu-Ray Player
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.Q&A Recommending this Product
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Pros:
color quality (5)
- ...TV. There was still a very distinct and sharp difference. Colors were brighter and richer on the Blu-Ray version. Images were sharper and...[0.9]
- ...with the green button. I hear all blu-rays are like that. 4) Colors are fantastic and image is superb. 1080p at 24 frames per second is the way...[0.9]
- ...from the previous viewing point. Otherwise. it's great. The colors are sharp and the sound is awesome. Of course, the results must depend...[0.7]
- ...player and inserted a Blu Ray I brought which was "Wall-E". The color was crisp and the sound was amazing. Now I have a 720P Samsung TV so my...[0.7]
experience (3)
- ...maybe they should work a little harder at making sure the whole experience is user friendly . Sure it works okay, but I had to look long and hard for confirmation...[0.9]
- ...nearly 3 decades! Judging by the reviews, many folks have had a good experience with the Sony BDP-S350 player. Not me. For one thing, should...[0.8]
- ...I have had it for one week. Great features, great picture, great experience . On the downside, I connected to my network, it recognized there...[0.8]
feature set (8)
- ...Picture is excellent for the blu-ray discs. The most impressive feature is the upconvert of a standard DVD. Seems to increase them to...[0.8]
- ...One of the best features of this player is its size. Sony has been able to reduce the...[0.8]
- ...and found out that it would only skip back 10 or 20 seconds ( a nice little feature by itself). When I tried to pause on the relevant section of...[0.8]
- ...off timer and w/bravia sync the TV turns the BDP off also. A great feature and is on the remote and easily used. The upvert for old DVD...[0.8]
general (15)
- ...Generally I'm very happy with this player. I got it at a good price at Best Buy a few months...[1.0]
- ...unit for a week or so, and it's my first blu-ray player. It has excellent looks, not too loud, amazing picture and sound. Working Ethernet (firmware...[1.0]
- ...review helps others with an older home theater system. I would highly recommend this blue-ray player. ...[1.0]
- ...the door to open up for the DVD or Blu-Ray disk. Other than that, this is perfect ! ...hATCh "You can trust me, I'm an air traffic controller...[1.0]
loading (5)
- ...After taking it out of the box I think it took two minutes. It loads quickley and the picture is fantastic . I recommend this product to everyone!!!...[0.7200000000000001]
- ...worried about blu rays in the past, with this one you can stop. It loads fairly quickly and the picture is excellent ....[0.7200000000000001]
- ...updated my player once last year (in November) and have noticed slower loads with current movies, so I plan to update it again next month...[-0.5]
- ...even open the disk tray until the thing has booted itself. Disk loading is slow (for Blu-ray; it's fine for DVD). Stop a Blu-ray while playing...[-0.5]
options (3)
- ...issue at all. - Easy to use remote control - Abundant setup options - Great picture with blu ray, plus very good upscaling, e.g., with standard...[0.9]
- ...Playstation and much quieter. Quick load times, the menus and options are easy to follow and set up is a breeze. Connected to my network and found...[0.9]
- ...the ability to allow it to turn the TV off as well. Another great option is the display dimmer, which will brighten, darken, or turn...[0.8]
picture quality (15)
- ...though I usually avoid Sony like the plague, lol. Pros: 1. The picture quality is amazing on both blu-ray & up-converted SD DVD disks. 2. The player...[1.0]
- ...of the box I think it took two minutes. It loads quickley and the picture is fantastic . I recommend this product to everyone!!!...[1.0]
- ...This is definatly worth getting. The picture is amazing and as always I found the best deal for it on Amazon. Its well...[1.0]
- ...better then I had ever seen using DVD. Now with HDMI - OMG. The picture is stunning . Funny thing, I can read the warnings from 20 feet away now...[1.0]
price (15)
- ...especially if you have a Sony HD-TV (everything is in Sync.) A good buy for anyone looking for the best HD entertainment out there....[1.0]
- ...Generally I'm very happy with this player. I got it at a good price at Best Buy a few months ago. I don't even have a hi-def TV...[1.0]
- ...play DVD's from other regions. *the quality is great for being low priced it is IMO one of the better players that I've had the pleasure...[1.0]
- ...watch the DVD. Still, these are nitpicks, and there are easy and inexpensive solutions. I got this primarily to play Blu-Ray discs, and they...[1.0]
produces (4)
- ...urchased this a month ago, and no problems so far. Easy to hook up, produces fantastic picture on our HDTV. Almost like being in the theater!...[0.9]
- ...Its not really high priced and also not really dirt cheap. It produces a great picture for normal dvds and an excellent picurre for blu rays...[0.9]
- ...test image at any resolution setting. "Auto" mode nevertheless produced beautiful picture quality on my 40" Mitsubishi LCD HDTV via HDMI cable...[0.9]
- ...This reasonably priced unit is nice, fairly responsive, and produces an outstanding image. BDLive is a plus, although I don't use it very often...[0.9]
provides (4)
- ...our new hi-def Sony Bravia 52 inch t.v. It is easy to use and provides a beautiful picture. Above average reliabily is predicted. An addition that...[0.9]
- ...utilize a code for my universal remote. The BR could not. It does provide great picture quality and upscales well. All in all I purchased it...[0.9]
- ...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...[0.9]
- ...players, Sony has been its own greatest competition. Their PS3 provides excellent Blu-ray Disc playback, network upgradability, and a comprehensive...[0.9]
reliability (15)
- ...to download any firmware or code updates, but I'm sure it'll work fine .) No fan noise, no noise while playing, but during menu & loading...[1.0]
- ...blue-ray. Sure, you need to play blue-ray movies, but that is not a problem with rentals and on-line companies which provide a vast selection...[1.0]
- ...more important to me for now. Network connection - I haven' t had any problems with the current version of code so I haven't upgraded it (don...[1.0]
- ...was thrilling, I just report what I see :-) ) Great product, no trouble , really pleased. ...[1.0]
remote (4)
- ...on a regular TV through the BD player it looks FABULOUS! The remote is easy to navigate with, and the menu screens on the TV (via the player...[0.9]
- ...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...[0.9]
- ...the slim profile, looks good and performs as it should. The remote is easy to use , wish it were able to change channels on my TV but it's not...[0.9]
- ...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)....[0.325]
sound quality (15)
- ...viewing point. Otherwise. it's great. The colors are sharp and the sound is awesome . Of course, the results must depend on the quality of the sound...[1.0]
- ...Blu Ray I brought which was "Wall-E". The color was crisp and the sound was amazing . Now I have a 720P Samsung TV so my player doesnt take advantage...[1.0]
- ...Picture quality is very good. Sound Quality is very good . Load times are under 20 seconds. Decodes all audio formats...[1.0]
- ...Blu-ray discs look and sound terrific in this player. Sound is quite nice and expansive, even through...[0.9]
usability (10)
- ...regular TV through the BD player it looks FABULOUS! The remote is easy to navigate with, and the menu screens on the TV (via the player) are neither...[1.0]
- ...tend lose a second or two of the sound. The xcross graphic user interface is very pleasant to the eyes, and easy to navigate through. Too bad the xcross...[1.0]
- ...decrease, as well as newer disc compatability. I have a PS3, so the intuitive Sony cross media bar is idiot-proof....[1.0]
- ...no looking back - everything was super easy. It is incredibly easy to use - it takes you right through the initial set up with prompts...[1.0]
working (8)
- ...up was easy and there have been no problems. The Sony BDP-350 works great and I hope this review helps others with an older home theater...[0.9]
- ...player has the same interface at the Playstation. Looks good, works good . This player is juuuuuuust fine!...[0.9]
- ...handle them and recovers very poorly. When they work, this player works beautifully . Interestingly enough DVDs have never been a problem. Even...[0.9]
- ...good job with 1080p, probably better than the PS3 itself and works wonderful for the last month, I've even looked at other players on tv...[0.9]