Sony unveiled its 2011 Blu-ray line at the CES show in Las Vegas which included four standalone players (BDP-S780, BDP-S580, BDP-S480, and BDP-S380) and three integrated home theater systems (BDV-E780W, BDV-E580, and BDV-E280), as well as a 5.1 channel home theater audio system (HT-SS380). All of the models play back DVD, CD and SACD discs in addition to Blu-ray Discs.
Sony also introduced its first portable Blu-ray Disc player, BDP-SX1000 (pictured above), which features a 10.1-inch WSVGA screen, 5-hour battery life, USB port for media viewing, 180-degree swivel stand, built-in speakers, and headphone output.
Here’s a quick rundown of the announced features for Sony’s new Standalone players:
Key features of the Sony BDP-S380:
- Wi-Fi-ready (requires USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
- SACD playback
- Bravia Internet Video streaming media suite (Netflix, Amazon VOD, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Slacker, Qriosity)
- Media playback over USB port
- Quick start mode
- Available in February
Key step-up features of the Sony BDP-S480:
- 3D Blu-ray playback
- DLNA compliant
- Compatible with Sony’s new HomeShare wireless audio products
- Can be controlled via iPhone/Android phone app
- Available in March
Key step-up features of the Sony BDP-S580:
- Built-in Wi-Fi with WPS
- Streaming video noise reduction
- Available in March
Key step-up features of the Sony BDP-S780 (pictured below):
- 2D-to-3D upconversion processing
- Skype capable with separate USB TV camera (sold separately)
- Available in April
> Watch the Sony 2011 CES Press Conference
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