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Sony BDP-S185 Blu-Ray Disc Player (2012 Model)

Product Description Watch what you want, when you want. With the BDP-S185 Blu-ray Disc player, not only can you play your Blu-ray Disc movies in astonishing Full HD 1080p, you can stream movies, videos, TV shows and music from online sources like Vid...

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Size

(18 reviews)
Value

(23 reviews)
Setup

(13 reviews)
Dvd

(13 reviews)
Picture

(51 reviews)
Deal

(23 reviews)
Price

(53 reviews)
Quality

(53 reviews)
Ray

(49 reviews)
Product

(63 reviews)
Stream

(30 reviews)
Review

(18 reviews)
Button

(11 reviews)
Wire

(5 reviews)
Drive

(11 reviews)
People

(6 reviews)

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Reviews around size (5.00 of 5)

  • Upconverting DVDs looks really good, but occasionally pixelated depending on the source quality(you are going from 480 to 1080p here)I really like the compact size of both the unit and the remote.
  • The size of the blu-ray player is compact, it delivers AMAZING blu-ray picture quality, and it comes with plenty of streaming apps and internet content such as Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, and more
  • The size is perfect for me and this player has many apps on it.
  • I like the compact size and it's easy for the kids to use.
  • This is an excellent blu-Ray player with a very small footprint as the size of a netbook that weights around 2 to 3 pounds and it will not occupy your room
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Reviews around value (5.00 of 5)

  • I have 3 other Blu-Rays and except for the panasonic 3-d, this one is the best value
  • This Blu-Ray DVD player is a great value has a beautiful sound and play back is quick and easy - I'm replacing my other Blu-Ray player with another Sony - got to the NETFLIX with minutes
  • For the money I don't think any better value is out there right now.
  • All in all this is a great value for the money, if you want wireless, 3D, or the nice feature of DLNA you should look to spend more.
  • This compact player is a great value and has a sleek design
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Reviews around setup (5.00 of 5)

  • I have not had any issues playing any movies on my unit, load times are fast no more than 10-20 seconds if I had to guess (not enough time to bother getting off the couch).PROS: Affordable, Compact, Easy Setup (Plug and Play, easy as that), Multiple Outputs (I have an older surround sound receiver so having the Red/White/Yellow RCA outputs was nice, although I only used the RED & WHITE for sound output and the HDMI for video out, and sound to the TV when surround is not needed).CONS
  • The setup was easy and I was able to link up Amazon Instant withing the first 5 minutes of the set up
  • After the easy setup completed I updated the firmware & have no problems with freezing, unexpected shutdown, inability to play discs, slow internet connections, etc
  • Love this, easy setup and there are so many free movies you can watch with its neat features, with great quality just like you were watching on a DVD or TV
  • Picture from my bluray DVD was great nice looking easy setup just needs wireless
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Reviews around dvd (5.00 of 5)

  • This has been the best DVD payer and love the Blu-Ray capability.
  • It plays DVD and Blu-Ray disks very well, with no problems so far.
  • This Sony Blu-Ray Disc Player is sleek and much smaller than our older Sony DVD Player (that still works just fine).
  • It's a good DVD player, but I'm having a very hard time updating it.
  • The good old DVD is a totally different format that requires little, if any, processing which is why DVDs always load quickly on any player
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Reviews around picture (4.75 of 5)

  • And many of client's can see the better picture quality too.
  • The picture and sound quality are excellent and the load times are okay
  • I finally hooked up this Blu-Ray player and I like the picture quality as well
  • When the unit was operational it worked well and had a good picture.
  • i was just walking my ps3 from room to room same hdmi input and cable just switch plugs- the picture is darker and doesn't display close to as clear a picture- and NOTE this needs to be plugged into ur router or modem
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Reviews around deal (4.73 of 5)

  • Refurbished only $50, good deal, compared to 7 years ago, 8 times larger and 8 times more expensive, for less performance and features
  • Again, overall it's a good deal considering the price, but the streaming is hit or miss and very frustrating, although the blu-ray plays great
  • Overall I think this player is a great deal, don't miss out...
  • so it wasn't a bad deal for only a few dollars more.
  • -The unit is a little slow to response to the remoteOverall for $69 this is a good deal for a name brand Blu-Ray player
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Reviews around price (4.66 of 5)

  • The price was a steal and this DVD player has been incredibly handy.
  • I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a small player at a reasonable price.
  • I can say that this price is very hard to beat
  • movies look outstanding on this player and it was a great price
  • The price was great too, I looked at the same sony player at walmart and it was about $78
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Reviews around quality (4.54 of 5)

  • Constant buffering freezes, 0.6 to 0.8 M download speed, horrible video quality.
  • Straight forward Sony blu-ray player, no issues, good quality picture, some basic internet apps included as well
  • It does the job, but the quality of the bluray could be better
  • Save the money and trouble and get something less expensive--the quality in craftsmanship can't be worse.
  • I finally hooked up this Blu-Ray player and I like the picture quality as well
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Reviews around ray (4.40 of 5)

  • but if all you need is a cheap Blu-Ray player,don't care for 3D,
  • Simple, this is a great Blu-Ray player as well as streamer.
  • This is definitely an awesome blu-ray player for the buck.
  • Straight forward Sony blu-ray player, no issues, good quality picture, some basic internet apps included as well
  • Some reviewers who complain about slow or "noisy" Blu-ray loading (on this and many other players) are most likely first-time Blu-ray owners who don't understand that Blu-ray discs are significantly more complex than DVD
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Reviews around product (4.17 of 5)

  • I would recommend this product to anyone who is thinking about a Blue ray player.
  • i would again recommend this as an average product and not an efficient one
  • I threw away the boxes before I discovered HOW HORRIBLE THIS PRODUCT IS
  • This product is the worst for streaming, We upgraded our internet service and it still does not work
  • If you are looking to save some money, this is a great product.
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Reviews around stream (4.04 of 5)

  • Again, overall it's a good deal considering the price, but the streaming is hit or miss and very frustrating, although the blu-ray plays great
  • I already have Netflix and Amazon Prime subscriptions, so I was able to quickly configure this player to access my accounts and begin watching crystal-clear 1080P streaming videos.
  • Easy to set up and use, sleek in design, and great streaming for netflix & amazon prime
  • It has plenty of streaming options like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu Plus
  • The one I have now plays discs properly, but the streaming is basically useless
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Reviews around review (1.95 of 5)

  • I read all bad reviews about this unit, but still decided to purchase it
  • I all ready had a combination VHS Blue Ray, but had found myself using mainly the DVD/BD secton of it.
  • I see all kinds of great and terrible reviews, so let me just clarify the main idea: I just wanted a BR player
  • I have read some negative reviews for this model but everything has been positive for me so far
  • Chose this model because it had RCA connections that are compatible with my TV which doesn't take HDMI, that and good reviews
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Reviews around button (1.76 of 5)

  • I do NOT like the buttons for turning the machine off/on, play, etc are on top not on the front of the machine.
  • First off the remote is small and easy to hit wrong button if you move it around
  • You are telling me that I must pick up the remote and push an arbitrary button for no good reason 3 to 4 times during any movie just to keep the player on.
  • , i really loved it, it is cheap it has all i need, i will recommend t
  • , i really loved it, it is cheap it has all i need, i will recommend t
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Reviews around wire (1.54 of 5)

  • Love the streaming addition this has to be hard wired to the internet but it still works great
  • I all ready had a combination VHS Blue Ray, but had found myself using mainly the DVD/BD secton of it.
  • This unit hard wires into my router (DSL service) and works well
  • Remember this unit is hard wired so this shouldn't be happening

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Reviews around drive (1.49 of 5)

  • I all ready had a combination VHS Blue Ray, but had found myself using mainly the DVD/BD secton of it.
  • This Blu-Ray player does exactly what I want it to do: play blu-rays and play back 1080p MKV files on an NTFS-formatted hard drive.
  • Fortunately, after some research on the 'net, the problem with the USB Hard Drive was solved
  • The unit plays BluRay discs okay, but I mainly bought it to play AVI video from an external USB hard drive
  • The drive is quiet, the remote is compact
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Reviews around people (1.44 of 5)

  • People have given it bad marks for not having wireless, but that's like faulting a 4 cylinder car for not having 6 cylinders.
  • People are complaining of lack of HDMI cable, but this was 68 dollars, hard to fault Sony for trying to cut costs
  • I went online to various sites and saw that other people were having the same issues and many recommended getting a Lan adaptor
  • Some people have complained about the unit taking a long time to power on and off but has only taken a few seconds each time
  • Now, it was never suggested that the it would come with anything different, but it would be nice for Sony to bundle a basic HDMI cable so that people could immediately hook it up and enjoy its full capabilities
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More about Sony BDP-S185 Blu-Ray Disc Player (2012 Model)

  • Product Description Watch what you want, when you want
  • With the BDP-S185 Blu-ray Disc player, not only can you play your Blu-ray Disc movies in astonishing Full HD 1080p, you can stream movies, videos, TV shows and music from online sources like Video Unlimited, Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, Hulu Plus and more (Ethernet connection required)1
  • Post to Facebook or Tweet about the movies you're watching with the Socialize feature, or enjoy your photos, home videos and music on your TV via the convenient front USB slot
  • And because new apps are delivered automatically, you'll always have the latest and greatest. Amazon.com Sony BDP-S185 Blu-Ray Disc Player Internet Video Streaming Full HD 1080p Playback I/P Noise Reduction USB Input Socialize Dolby TrueHD Audio Energy Star Compliant Enjoy Full HD 1080p playback and Internet video streaming with the Sony BDP-S185 Blu-ray Disc player
  • You can instantly access popular apps like Netflix, YouTube, HuluPlus, and Pandora and get new apps automatically delivered so you always have the best selection to choose from
  • The Sony BDP-S185 also allows you to share personal content on your TV with the convenient front USB slot
  • Key Features Internet Video Streaming Enjoy a wide variety of online movies, videos, TV shows, music and sports by instantly streaming from popular apps like Netflix, YouTube, HuluPlus, Pandora, and more
  • Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD)
  • Content subject to change and may require fees
  • Full HD 1080p Playback Enjoy Blu-ray Disc movies in brilliant high-definition resolution or upscale the quality of your DVDs to near HD
  • I/P Noise Reduction Improve the picture quality of Internet entertainment and enjoy vivid, clear images on your HDTV
  • USB Input Share your videos and photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music on the Sony BDP-S185
  • Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device to the convenient front USB slot
  • Socialize With the Sony BDP-S185, you can post a message to Facebook or send a Tweet to Twitter with the Socialize feature
  • The feature allows you to share information about the Internet videos and music that you're enjoying on your Sony Blu-ray Disc player
  • Dolby TrueHD Audio Enjoy high definition sound and uncompromised audio with 7.1 channels of discrete audio with the Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD internal coding and bitstream output via HDMI
  • Energy Star Compliant The Sony BDP-S185 meets Energy Star 2.0 standards, with electric power consumption significantly reduced during both use and standby
  • Product Dimensions Audio Features: CD-DA, DTS, LPCM, MP3, SA-CD, AAC out, Analog, AV Sync, Dolby, Music (BD/DVD/CD/USB(non-secured)) Video Features: BD-R/RE, BD-ROM, CD-R/RW, RW/-R (+VR), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, JPEG Playback Power: 60 Hz, 120V Inputs and Outputs: HDMI Output: 1 rear, Composite Video Output: 1 rear, USB Input: 1 front, Analog Audio 2ch Output: 1 rear, Digital Audio Output: 1 rear, Ethernet Connection Weight and Measurements: Approx: 11.4 in
  • x 7.4 in
  • x 1.64 in
  • What's in the box Warranty card AV Cable Batteries Remote Control