Till the arrival of the new BDP-S560, the Sony BDP-S550 is pretty much the older brother of the BDP-S360 that doesn’t add too much on the price tag and keeps the price lower than the PS3. What matters most is that the image quality delivers making it a...
Abstract: The Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray player is put through the paces in this comprehensive review. Does it do enough to merit purchase for PS3 owners? Can you get the same features for less? Find out inside. Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray player a PS3 Beater?The Sony BDP...
Abstract: We liked the full video adjustment options, BD-Live capabilities (with a supplied memory stick), and optional quick-start function. Overall, an excellent performance, but we would like to..
The BDP-S550 is one of the best non-professional Blu Ray disc players on the market. Both audio and video outputs are high quality, and the number of output connections is unequaled in this class. When coupled with a good HDTV and surround system, you ...
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Published: 2008-11-17, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Excellent image quality on Blu-ray Discs; Profile 2.0 compliant; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, plus bit-stream output; 7.1 analog-audio outputs; 1GB USB drive included in box.
PlayStation 3 may still offer a better value for some buyers; competing players offer more features or lower prices.
The Sony BDP-S550 offers excellent image quality and a solid feature set, but only consider it if you need the multichannel analog outputs. Specifications: Sound output mode: Surround Sound; Weight: 7.3 lbs; DVD type: Blu-Ray disc player; See full spec...
Abstract: It was only a matter of time before a Blu-ray player would come along that was really, truly blue in color. Not only is the Sony BDP-S550 blue, but it also actually backs up the striking color and slim body with cinema quality imaging from its 24p True...
Excellent Blu-ray image quality, 7.1-channel analog output, BD-Live ready
USB port can’t be used for playing media, DVD upscaling makes edges fuzzy
The Sony BDP-S550 is a good product but its relatively high cost means that unless you need the 7.1-channel analog output the competition offers better value. ...
Excellent image quality on Blu-ray Discs, Profile 2.0 compliant, Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, plus bit-stream output, 7.1 analog-audio outputs, 1GB USB drive included in box
PlayStation 3 may still offer a better value for some buyers, Competing players offer more features or lower prices
The Sony BDP-S550 offers excellent image quality and a solid feature set, but only consider it if you need the multichannel analog outputs. ...
Abstract: The Sony BDP-S550 is priced reasonably at $500 and it's widely available. Though it's far from a limited edition, its quality in its presentation may knock the PS3 off the block as the raining king of Blu-ray. It meets the latest Blu-ray model requirement...
Awesome picture quality, whether upscaling or direct from Bluray disc.
The remote controlisn't exactly in keeping with the aesthetics.
The Sony BDP-S550 is a pretty formidable Blu-ray player at a pretty formidable price point. Picture quality's not half bad either!To call the Sony BDP-S550 a budget Blu-ray player would be doing it a disservice to its myriad features, but what else do...
