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Learn More About These Brand New 3-D Capable Blu-ray DVD Players By Sony

3D video playback is a lot of press coverage lately. Sony is well placed to get in the game with the development of two cutting edge blu-ray products that are 3D ready - the Sony BDP-S470 and Sony BDP-S570. Full 3D functions will only be available via a firmware update. You also require a 3D compatible flat screen TV and active shutter 3D glasses.

Additionally playing Bd discs, The BDP-S570 and S470 disc players also support DVD, CD as well as the better sounding SACD format.

In order to play back 3D video, the new HDMI version 1.4 standard is utilized. DLNA compliance is provided for them to connect to your home network to browse content like photos, and video files that is located on the home pc. Support for the latest DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD audio codecs that are now the requirement in most modern players are also present. Support for 1080p/60 and 1080p/24 are also included.

These innovative players are also able to access instant video steaming from online sources. They feature Sony BRAVIA Internet Video that offers internet content and streaming. In addition the Sony BDP-S570 comes with on-board Wi-Fi capabilities.

Sony has gone to great lengths to improve all areas of performance. Extremely lengthy start-up and disc load times have afflicted earlier blu-ray players and is a major issue for those who own these players that were bought few years ago. These new players are extremely quick to load and will certainly raise eyebrows in the speed at which the disc loads and plays. If load speed is your main issue, these players will delight you.

Quality of picture and sound are also very outstanding. Standard definition sources like DVDs are upscaled to 1080p and images are pristine and sharp. Image quality of blu-ray discs are solid and natural with blacks that are like ink with good graduations of grays.

The two  fairly priced products offer more than adequate performance and offer exceptional value for money. The Sony BDP-S470 and BDP-S570 is well positioned in the event that you want to enjoy 3D playback in your home.

Sony will also be releasing their top of the range 3D model the Sony BDP-S770 in the third quarter if this year but till now there is no sign on its cost.

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