Dolby TrueHD and dts HD- 7.1 Analog
In the past, most audio codecs used compression that actually removes some sound data to transmit audio from the disc to the audio circuitry. This means that what you hear is a subset of the original audio. However, newer formats allow the audio to be compressed but not discarded, allowing the original audio to come through once it’s been decoded. This player allows you to stream the audio out via HDMI to a capable receiver or through analog 7.1 outputs for maximum compatibility with high end receivers.

BD-Live Technology
BD-Live Technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more. And with Bonus View, you can enjoy “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray titles. External memory (sold separately) is required.

BRAVIA Sync technology
BRAVIA Sync technology lets you enjoy the convenience of one remote control to operate and control all your compatible home entertainment devices. It utilizes the HDMI CEC function to easily turn on and control your compatible HDMI-connected components without having to use multiple remote controls.

Precision Cinema HD Upscale circuitry
Precision Cinema HD Upscale circuitry delivers accurate and vivid images with clarity and detail that are faithful to the source — whether film or video (upscaled image quality will vary). This circuitry uses advanced conversion and processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. Additionally, separate algorithms are used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts.

Precision Cinema HD Upscale circuitry
Quick Start Mode lets you begin operating your Sony Blu-ray Disc player approximately six seconds from the time it’s powered on.

24p True Cinema technology
24p True Cinema technology lets you watch films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) — the way movies are shot and mastered — so you can enjoy cinematic picture quality.

REGULAR PRICE: $249.99
BEST PRICE: $249.99

THE PROS:
Sony’s BDP-S360 Blu-ray Player is a Profile 2.0 player. It has internal audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential. It produces great image quality on Blu-ray disc.

THE CONS:
New Blu-ray models provide online streaming services such as Netflix or Vudu. Has an Ethernet Port but no Wi-Fi. Strangely no eject button on the remote, which can be annoying. Load times are slow compared to it contemporary models.

THE FINAL WORD:
Sony’s BDP-S360 provides great video and audio quality on playback of Blu-ray discs. But it does not have online streaming media and slower load times. –Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $150.00

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