Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc Player

Blu-ray Technology

The format provides five times larger capacity than DVDs, with unprecedented storage capacity of 25 GB (single-layer) and 50 GB (dual-layer). Blu-ray Disc players will be fully backward compatible with current DVD formats, delivering entertainment content in full high-definition (HD) quality, under a secure environment made possible through advanced copyright protection technology.

Blu-ray Disc

Provides picture quality beyond anything available, with full capability 1080p/24 resolution in Blu-ray and Up to 40Mbps bit encoding - 5X current DVD. The theater quality uncompressed audio supports 8 channels of Liner PCM, Up to 32 streams of audio, interactive capability, seamless menus, integrated games, hi-def bonus and educational features.

Versatility

This Blu-Ray player embraces pre-recorded titles (BD-ROM) right out the box. Sony has anounced that discs that you can record yourself (BD-R) and discs you can re-record over and over again (BD-RE) will be supported later this year with a scheduled firmaware upgrade . So you can use not only BD players for your living room, but also BD recorders, BD-based game consoles, BD drives for your personal computer and even BD camcorders using compact 8 cm discs. Customers can register for this free upgrade at www.sony.com/blurayupdate or by calling 866-909-7669 to receive the upgrade disc.

Superb Surround Sound

With up to 7.1 channels of surround sound and options for up to 32 streams of audio, BD is an amazing experience for your ears. Blu-ray Disc will deliver concert videos and music videos from major artists and major labels.

Real Time Interactivity

With a BD player equipped with an Internet connection, you've got the best of both live and packaged content. Imagine enhancing your movie with updates and interactive features. Imagine live events built around your Blu-ray Disc content.

Flexible and Enjoyable

BD incorporates stringent licensing controls, powerful encryption and other content protection. But once you buy a Blu-ray Disc, you will also have the opportunity to copy its contents to compatible devices throughout your home. You can even make managed copies across a home network to enjoy music and movies on your PC.