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Review summary: The Sony BDP-S350 still isn't the ï¬nished Blu-ray article, but there's no doubt it's a big step in the right direction

Pros: Good picture quality ; Decent sound ; Efficient upscaling

Cons: Unimpressive build ; Needs to be updated for BD-Live ; DTS via bitstream only

Verdict: And not only does having a memory stick in the back of your Blu-ray deck seem rather clumsy, but Sony's recommended USM1GH MicroVault will set you back an extra £15 or more

Review summary: Sony's BD-Live ready Blu-ray Disc player packs a big punch in a small and affordable package.

Pros: Slim design yet sturdy build, Bitstreaming of the advanced audio codecs, TrueHD Decoding, 1080/24p output, BonusView compatible and BD-Live ready, Quick startup and disc load times, Excellent HD picture quality with 1080p source material, Handles 3:2 ...

Cons: Poor deinterlacing of 1080i content, No DTS-HD HR/MA Decoding, Slightly confusing settings options, Recessed USB Port

Verdict: The Sony BDP-S350 may not be perfect, but it offers a great value at a reasonable price and is well built to boot. The player's BD-Live ready status makes it ready for the future of the format. It has excellent native 1080/24p playback and will work ...

Review summary: The Sony BDP-S350 is the latest Blu-ray player from the company that invented the format. This is an upgrade from its previous entry-level model, the BDP-S300, offering more features and options. The blue brushed-aluminum faceplate, similar to the ...

Pros: Bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA, High-quality decoding of Dolby TrueHD, 24fps output, Attractive price for standalone Blu-ray player

Cons: Requires firmware update for BD Live (Profile 2.0), Limited internal memory, requires external flash drive for Profile 2.0 upgrade, No internal decoding of DTS-HD MA, Mediocre upconversion of DVDs

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Review summary: Sony's latest Blu-ray player is slimline and super-cheap. Is it your ticket to hi-def hills?

Pros: Breathtaking Blu-ray playback. Excellent DVD upscaling. Solid, punchy, dynamic sound

Cons: No onboard decoding of DTS-HD Master Audio

Review summary: This compact and responsive HD player should satisfy all but those who need the absolute best Blu-ray and DVD playback, making it a close contender for the company's own PS3 console.

Pros: Excellent Blu-ray image quality ; very good DVD upscaling ; compact size ; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD ; unformatted (bitstream) output for all high-resolution audio formats ; network port for firmware updates ; Blu-ray Profile 2.0 compatibility ...

Cons: Recessed USB port can be difficult to access ; no onboard DTS-HD Master Audio decoding ; quick start option uses power even when player is off

Verdict:  If you're dead set on a standalone Blu-ray player, the BDP-S350 has a small form factor, solid feature set, and relatively low price--but the PlayStation 3 is still a better value