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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: BDP-S360
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- The Sony BDP-S360 handles all the Blu-ray basics with ease, but it lacks the streaming Internet content found on competing models.
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CNET editors' review
Sony BDP-S360 price range: $178.25 - $299.99
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 04/14/2009
- Released on: 05/11/2009
The good: Profile 2.0-compatible; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential; excellent video quality on most Blu-ray movies.
The bad: Cannot access streaming video services such as Netflix; no Wi-Fi option; no eject button on the remote; relatively slow load times; recessed USB port.
The bottom line: The Sony BDP-S360 handles all the Blu-ray basics with ease, but it lacks the streaming Internet content found on competing models.
User reviews
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HDMI output is not backwards compatable
by PaulNeb on November 20, 2009
Pros: Good price, Small profile, Easy menu navigation
Cons: No eject button on provided remote, HDMI output is not backwards compatable
Summary: Overall, for my first BD player, I'm mostly satisfied. The player is small, easy to hook up and easy to setup. The picture quality is exceptional (as I expected) ...
Summary: Overall, for my first BD player, I'm mostly satisfied. The player is small, easy to hook up and easy to setup. The picture quality is exceptional (as I expected) and things are good. Once I got everything hooked up and working, that is.
The problem with this model (and others, I suspect) is that the HDMI 1.3 implementation in the player is NOT backwards compatable. When I connect the player to my 2004 built HDTV (reported to use HDMI 1.1), the player does not even recognize that an HDMI capable device is connected to it. No video is displayed on the screen except for the power-on splash screen, which disappears as the player initializes.
When I connect a slightly newer LCD TV (possibly HDMI 1.2) to the player, it recognizes the TV as being connected, but does not display any video other than the initial power-on splash screen. It does follow any changes in the output mode of the player. 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p signal inputs are all reported by the TV, but there's no video.
Since Sony is one of the creators of the HDMI specification, I am perplexed why they would make a player that does not have the backwards compatibility that is reported by every HDMI site I have visited. Fortunately, my TV does have component video inputs, so I can still get 1080i video (the best this TV will display) and I'm happy with it. I just am tired of "built-in obsolescence" when it's not supposed to be there.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Sony still is top brand of Blu-ray Players
by GK-Kenny on May 11, 2009
Pros: with excellent video quality on Blu-ray movies, Sony and Samsung Blu-ray players are both excellent Blu-ray player choices. I recommend you to check out http://www.squidoo.com/best-blu-ray-player for information on the best and cheap Blu-ray players.
Cons: It didn't have the streaming video function.
Summary: Sony is still my top choice of Blu-ray player along with Samsung.
Summary: Sony is still my top choice of Blu-ray player along with Samsung.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GREAT BUT EXPECTED MORE!
by Cadssdac on June 27, 2009
Pros: The Sony bdp-s360 is an excellent bluray player if you are looking for a solid great looking player with execellent bluray quality play back and built in Dolby True-HD & DTS Master Audio through hdmi. No lipsync issues, jaggies, or other.
Cons: Standard DVD playback quality is good but not the best. I compared it to my previous Toshiba HD DVD A35 player, also my Xbox 360 and both were superior to the 360 when it came to dvd quality playback. Remote has no eject feature and minor functions.
Summary: The Sony bdp-s360 is a great bluray player, but with all the competition out there that offers more bells & whistles it's hard to recommend it. However, if you ...
Summary: The Sony bdp-s360 is a great bluray player, but with all the competition out there that offers more bells & whistles it's hard to recommend it. However, if you are just looking for a solid, great looking player with excellent Bluray video quality, great sound, good dvd upscale quality, and no eject feature on the remote then this player is for you. I personally prefer Sony movie disk players thats why I made the purchase. I WOULD HAVE RATED THIS 5 STARS, BUT IT ONLY GOT 4 STARS DUE TO THE BASIC REMOTE CONTROL WITH LACK OF THE EJECT & MUTE BUTTON(S).
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credit : http://review-samsung-lcd-tv.blogspot.com/3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice Player!
by djdk2121 on June 25, 2009
Pros: Blu-ray image quality, it works, nice on-screen interface, no unnecessary features.
Cons: The remote, DVD upscaling could be better.
Summary: Fantastic player! I don't think that it was given a fair rating. Am I the only one who buys a blu-ray player to play blu-rays? While it may be ...
Summary: Fantastic player! I don't think that it was given a fair rating. Am I the only one who buys a blu-ray player to play blu-rays? While it may be a nice idea to include all sorts of streaming features, it would seem as if none of the manufacturers can get those players right. If you research, you will find that Panasonic's players, while really nice, will randomly pause movies for 5 to 10 seconds. Samsung players have to be unplugged and plugged back in to keep the Netflix streaming working, and so on. If you're looking for a nice blu-ray player that just works, you should check this one out!
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Improvements with new Firmware
by AmericanCliche on July 28, 2009
Pros: New firmware ALLOWS for internet video streaming (YouTube and Netflix). Video quality is excellent (I'm using a Sony XBR TV). I didn't mind the recessed USB port, my run of the mill Kingston thumb stick fit without issue. Auto-updates its firmware.
Cons: No eject button on the remote. Ironically, the remote for my Sony TV (which is designed to work with multiple external inputs) also lacks an eject button. The load times could be faster, but they are tolerable.
Summary: Great BD player. Its major flaw (maybe an issue Sony has on a larger scale) is the lack of an eject button on the remote. I'm happy with my ...
Summary: Great BD player. Its major flaw (maybe an issue Sony has on a larger scale) is the lack of an eject button on the remote. I'm happy with my purchase.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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In the dust!!!
by showbear on August 31, 2009
Pros: I like very little about this machine. I had a Sony BDP S300 for more than a year. This 3rd-generation model is not much better. It is smaller and lighter and a little bit faster, but it's still agonizing waiting for it to get going.
Cons: Still GLACIALLY slow to start up and load disks. It's only just noticeably faster than the first-generation Sony BDP S300 that it replaced.
Summary: My main complaints WERE the ones above but now, after less than two months, it is refusing to play most of the Blu-ray disks in my library while it plays ...
Summary: My main complaints WERE the ones above but now, after less than two months, it is refusing to play most of the Blu-ray disks in my library while it plays DVD's without complaint. Yes, they're all official releases, and yes, I upgraded the firmware to the latest version yesterday. I just HAD to come here and tell anywone who will listen how PISSED I am at Sony, the originators of Blu-ray, making two such DISMAL products and convincing me to buy them!
I bought an LG for about the same price today (sorry, I forget the model). Honest, I don't work for them or have anything to gain from promoting them. But their machine is MILES ahead of the 360, no contest whatsoever! The several movies I've tried (startup only) have been in progress within about 1/3 to 1/4 of the time the Sony takes!! This is the way it SHOULD work, with performance close to the DVD player I used to have. Plus with a network connection the LG plays YouTube videos, very cool, and has software that lets me serve pictures and videos from any computer on my network.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Blu-ray player for the Price
by www.arthursiew.com on May 18, 2009
Pros: Quiet Operation, Nice Design, Good Value, BD Live Capable, Onboard DTS TrueHD and MA, Compact, PQ and AQ
Cons: Loading times are just OK, No Eject button on Remote, Sluggish performance on more complex menus
Summary: For $250, I thought that this player was inexpensive and carried a good value. The player was ready for BD Live out of the box and had Onboard decoding for ...
Summary: For $250, I thought that this player was inexpensive and carried a good value. The player was ready for BD Live out of the box and had Onboard decoding for DTS TrueHD and MA which the S350 didn't have. I also found that the player was smaller compared to the S350 and had a nicer design. It was also extremely quiet compared to my PS3. The PQ and AQ was quite impressive.
This player also had some problems. The PQ and AQ's performance was impressive, but one thing that Sony failed to deliver was the loading times. The loading times were just OK, but pretty slow compared to my PS3. There was also no eject button on the remote, but that can be easily resolved by borrowing or purchasing a remote from the S350. Navigating through more complex menus was also a little sluggish, but simple ones were fine. Overall, I thought that this player was great for the price and I recommend it for anybody looking for an affordable BD player with impressive PQ and AQ.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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WORTH EVERY BIT OF THE $129.99 I PAID FOR IT!
by capndewdriver on December 14, 2009
Pros: EXCELLENT VIDEO QUALITY. SMALL FOOTPRINT. FACE OF PLAYER IS VERY CLEAN.
Cons: NONE THAT I HAVE NOTICED
Summary: I'M SICK OF READING REVIEWS OF THIS PLAYER WHERE PEOPLE ARE KNOCKING THAT THERE'S NO EJECT BUTTON ON THE REMOTE! IF THE PLAYER'S REMOTE DID HAVE AN ...
Summary: I'M SICK OF READING REVIEWS OF THIS PLAYER WHERE PEOPLE ARE KNOCKING THAT THERE'S NO EJECT BUTTON ON THE REMOTE! IF THE PLAYER'S REMOTE DID HAVE AN EJECT BUTTON WOULD IT ALSO TAKE THE DISC OUT FOR YOU? NO, YOU HAVE TO GET UP! SO WHEN U GET UP PUSH THE EJECT BUTTON ON THE PLAYER ITSELF. AND PEOPLE ALSO KNOCKING THIS PLAYER FOR NOT HAVING WI-FI, DON'T BUY THIS ONE THEN. IT'S NOT A CON OF THIS PLAYER, IF YOU WANT WI-FI, BUY A PLAYER WITH IT!!
I got it at BestBuy in my local town. $129.99.
Updated on Dec 28, 20091 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good player, slow load, no wireless, overly expensive.
by grosswh on January 6, 2012
Pros: Great picture; great sound; allows firmware updates by CD if you're not hardwired to the Internet.
Cons: Slow load, although it's better with the recent firmware update (4/11). No wireless. Relatively expensive for what you get ($220), vs. what other players can do for under $150.
Summary: Sony still sells this unit, so I thought I'd review it for those who might be thinking of buying it. I've had this player for a couple years, ...
Summary: Sony still sells this unit, so I thought I'd review it for those who might be thinking of buying it. I've had this player for a couple years, and I'm getting ready to replace it with a Panasonic BDT-210. Why? Primarily because if you play a standard DVD or music CD on this player, there's an annoying grinding sound as it struggles to read non-blu-ray disks. If you play the DVD movie or CD music quietly, the grinding can clearly be heard not just on loading, but while playing. Yet it's virtually silent for blu-ray disks. It's been this way since the day I bought it, so it's not wear-and-tear. Maybe other blu-ray players do that too. I don't know - the slow load speed, lack of wireless, and inexpensive alternatives, are sufficient reasons for me to get another player.
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NOT WORTH THE MONEY
by RionPrime on April 13, 2011
Pros: Cheap - good if you cant find anything better
Cons: Sound quality problems - warrantee work required
HDMI output died after a year (and a total of about 21 uses)Summary: I bought this blu-ray last year and almost imediately had problems with the sound. At first I thought it was from using DVD discs but when the sound started cutting ...
Summary: I bought this blu-ray last year and almost imediately had problems with the sound. At first I thought it was from using DVD discs but when the sound started cutting out on Blu rays too I had to take it to get warrantee work. It was gone for a month... (to this day some static still comes out)
I use this thing probably 2 or 3 times a month for movie nights at home so having this stop working really sucks.
The latest now is that the HDMI output now has died... I now have to connect this player to my HD TV using RCA cables... effectively giving me excellent CRT TV quality definition.. My old TV gives me better definition. I tried connecting the HDMI to the other open slots (I have 4 HDMI connections on my TV) and all have no signal... That is the last straw - what a piece of junk - DONT BUY THIS!!!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: BDP-S360
- Description: Enjoy Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p quality and upscale your existing DVDs to near high definition with the Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc player. Connect to the Internet and access bonus interactive features on BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Disc movies (external memory (sold separately) is required), and experience stunning, high definition audio with support for enhanced audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio.
General
- Component type Blu-ray player
- Form factor Tabletop
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 16.9 in x 8.1 in x 2.2 in
- Weight 4.6 lbs
Blu-ray
- Media Type DVD+R,
BD-ROM,
BD-R,
BD-RE,
CD-R,
DVD+R DL,
DVD,
CD,
DVD+RW,
DVD-R DL,
DVD-R,
DVD-RW,
CD-RW - BD profiles Profile 1.1 (Bonus View),
Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) - Video D/A Converter 12bit / 148.5MHz
- Built-in Audio Decoders Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD - Media Load Type Tray
- Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
- Supported Digital Video Standards AVCHD
- Supported Digital Audio Standards PCM,
MP3 Blu-ray Features
- Parental lock Yes
- Additional features Progressive scanning ,
x.v.Colour technology ,
JPEG photo playback Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output,
DTS digital output,
DTS-HD digital output,
Dolby True HD digital output,
Dolby Digital Plus output
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear,
1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear,
1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear,
1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ) - Rear Remote Control
- Type Remote control - Infrared
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
