Just recently Japan electronics giant Sony announced that must be gonna release its new line of blu-ray players for 2010. Models released to date include the:
1. Sony BDP-S370
2. Sony BDP-S470
3. Sony BDP-S570
The basic Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray player, priced at just $180, boasts Sony’s new monolithic design concept which supports online media streaming from 25 providers via the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video platform. Other functions include full HD 1080p picture quality, BD Live support, unique iPhone/iPod Touch BD Remote application and an Entertainment Database Browser. The main disadvantage in this player is that must be wi-fi ready meaning audiophiles will likely need to fork out money for the separate wireless LAN adapter for online functions
In the battle for supremacy inside the 3D technology arena, Sony is also the first to ship a 3D capable player the BDP-S470. It will likely be fully 3D compliant this Summer using a firmware upgrade. The BDP-S470 has the capacity to stream digital photos out of your computer or other DLNA enabled devices for the player. You simply must setup a home network featuring a wireless feature or wired over the Ethernet LAN port should you prefer.
For just a few dollars more the S570 features Wi-Fi and a 1GB of built-in memory. The Sony BDP-S570 also encompasses the all-new monolithic design concept and possesses built-in wi-fi to offer instant video streaming with the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video platform. Other highlights encompass BD Live support, full HD 1080p picture quality and enable you to use the Iphone or iPod Touch as being a handheld remote control.
Getting specifications to change a little like this is done throughout the industry and Sony has been doing it for many years. Offering multiple products that come with only slight technical differences but huge profit margins between them is the formula for success for numerous electronic giants from Korea and Japan.
