It's been a while since I looked a standalone BR player to not use my PS3 (too noisy and too energy consuming to watch a single DVD, even in high definition). I retained SONY, because it is the inventor of the format, so you can expect it to be at the height: Well we are not disappointed! First, it is extremely compact and fine. The reading takes place in a religious silence and all for just 10 watts consumed. The quality of picture and sound are top. No complaints. But these qualities do not stop there. Of course, he can read almost any format (XviD, DivX, DVD, BR, CD, etc.), but it's also DLNA certified, which allows seamless access to your collection of movies, photos, music, ... either on a PC or on a NAS (such as Synology example). And as it has an Ethernet jack, you can also access Internet services (the classic and famous Qriocity) like YouTube, replays of M6, and lots of other both musical and cinematic. Frankly, watch a short video of Mozinor in full screen on an HD TV, it's serious: D At this price, you will not regret it!