If you want to know all about the Sony Internet TV and what it does, please read our prior post as this builds upon that. For those who want the functionality of Google TV, but want it on a higher end TV or would like it on their current TV, Sony and Google have a solution for you as well; The Sony Internet Blu-ray player. I for one do fall into that category because when I replace my current Sony 60-inch SXRD, I’ll be getting the 60-inch LX900 which is 3D but lacks the internet connectivity of the new TV series. Hence, the existence of the Sony Internet Blu-ray player. This device boasts all the same features as the Sony Internet TV with the obvious difference of being able to hookup to any television set out there, as well as have a Blu-ray player. This is really perfect for those who are ready for the next generation plunge. Not only are they getting a Blu-ray player, but the new internet connectivity as well in one box.
Priced at $399, it’s not a device price that exceeds other Blu-ray players on the market, but that comes at the cost of lacking 3D playback. But if you dont care about 3D, then compared to other devices out there like the recently announced Logitech Revue, the Sony Internet Blu-ray player with its built in Wi-Fi is only $100 more and gives you Blu-ray (DVD and CD) playback. Another up for Sony is the Internet TV remote that comes with theirs that is small and elegant vs. the keyboard Logitech makes you have which is frankly not attractive for the living room and will probably turn off a lot of people from it.
Much smaller and more functional then the Logitech Revue
Logitech Revue and Keyboard.
Hit the jump for a full break down of specs.
Disc Player Playback Compatibility
- BD-Live (Profile2.0) : Yes
- BD-ROM (SL/DL) : Yes
- Bonus View (Profile1.1) : Yes
- CD (CD-DA) : Yes
- CD-R/RW (CD-DA) : Yes
- DVD+R (DL)(+VR) : Yes
- DVD+RW (8cm)(+VR) : Yes
- DVD+RW/+R (+VR) : Yes
- DVD-R (DL) : Yes
- DVD-RW/-R (Video) : Yes
- DVD-Video : Yes
- Hybrid Disc (BD/CD) : Yes (BD only)
- Hybrid Disc (BD/DVD) : Yes (BD only)
Audio Specs
- AAC : Yes
- DTS : Yes
- Dolby Digital : Yes
- Dolby Digital Plus : Yes
- Dolby TrueHD : Yes
Inputs and Outputs
- AC Power : 1 (Rear)
- Digital Audio (Optical) : Output – 1 (Rear)
- Ethernet Connection(s) : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T (Rear)
- HDMI™ Connection(s) Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
- HDMI™ Connection(s) Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
- IR Blaster : 1 (Rear)
- USB 2.0 : 4 (3 Rear/1 Front)
Media Player Supported File Format
- AAC/MPEG4-AAC : Yes
- GIF : Yes
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC : Yes
- JPEG : Yes
- MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer ?) : Yes
- PNG : Yes
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 13 x 2.3 x 9.8″ (330 x 58.5 x 249mm)
- Packaging (Approx.) : 14.6 x 4.7 x 14.6″ (370 x 120 x 370mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 5.3 lbs (2.4kg)