Terrific price / performance ratio - RECOMMENDATION

Possession of the player about 2 weeks and have been able to test it extensively now. My expectations for this price range have been more than exceeded.

(In Detail)

Have a variety of media tested: CD; DVD; BD
I could in any of these 3 media, as is often reported here, notice a disturbing sound of the disc. Even the small fan at the back is not noticed or heard.
The disc playback lets the device vibrate Unlike its predecessor S360 NOT. Tested on a DVD, the model provided in the predecessor for strong vibrations of the housing. But in the model here the sound of the disc no vibration of the housing had indeed become louder but perceptible.

In short: you naturally listen to a sound of the disc, however, very quiet and ore in the lower frequency is not disruptive, but is already no longer wargenommen after a few seconds.

- Design

The now elected by Sony may form strong taste depends. While the predecessor models (eg S360) offered a minimalist and simple design and very modern and stylish worked, the new BluRay player on the front underside strongly rounded, although it facilitates the use of buttons that can be pressed by vertically above now, but acts it the way I find very cheap and not at all exclusive, what is for me and many others a main reason that I choose at all, for Sony.

- Software

This player has all current Sony Internet features (except the widgets). He has a great functioning Opera browser. This can be operated with the Android or iOS APP "Media Remote", as well as the rest of the menu. This option makes it easier for very texts in eg Amazon.com submit to because they write for the TV remote does not have to use as on old phones, but the full-size keyboard of your Android / iOS device can use.

Derweiln he has also direct access to the Qriocity services Video on Demand and Music Unlimited, with which it is possible to enjoy via PSN account movies on the most easiest way. If you PS3 owners can be so good habeen use her for the PSN and the Qriocity. The advantage: many benefits of security for such services prepaid charging but there remains residual money left, but since the Qriocity PSN uses which dozens of services together, eliminating the multiple remaining money collection on only a single account.

The stream of HD movies and DLNA content is already possible from a range of 5 MBP / s, ie: no VDSL needed a normal ADSL connection is more than sufficient.

DLNA:

the player can recognize immediately available media streams no configuration necessary (Fals wanted but possible). Also wireless all works Perfectly

USB: It is equal to 2 terminals installed a back and a front. Playback of USB media is intuitive and easy, thanks to the XMB menu. It supports all popular codec. But you should pay attention to some of the direct competitors codec may not be supported since Sony is trying to enforce its own codec see AVC (HD).

(CONCLUSION)

There is nothing that would bother me when the price category, I highly recommend it.

(TIP)

After sustaining a matter of urgency by means of an update "Network Update" to perform, so avoid that could be caused by errors in the system vornerein stress;)