Video Resolution:
1080p/24p
DVD upscaling:
1080p
Audio:
HDMI output: 7.1
Analog output: 2.0
Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD
Ethernet: Yes
Wireless: Yes
3D: No
Release Date:
February, 2011
BRAVIA® Internet Video
You can stream a wide range of movies, TV shows, videos and music from a large selection of online services such as: Netflix, Hulu Plus, VUDU, CinemaNow, Amazon on Demand, Twitter, YouTube™, Pandora ™, Slacker® and many more.
Wi-Fi® Adapter Ready
Allows you to easily connect to your wireless broadband home network with a USB Wi-Fi adapter. You need to have a home network with an 802.11 access point and a USB adapter which is sold separately.
Dolby® TrueHD & dts®-HD internal decoding and bitstream output via HDMI
Both Dolby® TrueHD and dts®-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution Audio) codecs are supported. These audio codecs reproduce high definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio so you can enjoy un-compromised audio.
iPhone®/iPad® and Android™ phone Remote Control
This free download “BD remote” app will turn your iPhone® or iPod touch® into a versatile remote and full Qwerty keyboard for the Blu-ray Player. You will be able to access movie info, search entertainment topics and more.
Gracenote™ Metadata Service with Cross Search
This instantly provides you with access to detailed content regarding the movies you are watching and lets you search across select internet apps, including YouTube™ and Qriocity™, to get additional related entertainment. An internet connection is needed to used this feature.
THE PROS:
The Sony BDP-S380 is a Sony entry-level blu-ray player. It provides great video and audio quality with Full 1080p video resolution on Blu-ray discs and Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution Audio) support. Comes with Bravia Internet Video for access to streaming services like Netflix, VUDU, HULU Plus, Twitter, YouTube, Pandora and many more. It is Wi-Fi ‘Ready’ so you do not need an Ethernet cable to connect to the internet. Equipped with a USB Port that allows for playback of videos or photos on your big screen and a Quick Start/Load feature.
THE CONS:
Unfortunately, there is no internal memory provided in the BDP-S380. Therefore when accessing BD-Live content you will need to connect a USB Flash Memory device if you want to download any material. It also does not provide DLNA services, which allows you to access videos from your computer. While it is Wi-Fi ‘Ready’, the USB adapter is not included, you would have to purchase this device separately.
THE FINAL WORD:
Overall the BDP-S380 from Sony is a very good blu-ray player. Offering you the standard blu-ray functions and many extra features you will surely use such as internet streaming and Gracenote™ Metadata. It does not have some extra features you will find on higher-end players, but with a very reasonable price, the BDP-S380 is one of the best budgeted players you will find. — Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $150.00
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