From the Manufacturer
See and hear a whole new world of high definition with the incredible BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player. The crystalline clarity of 1080p Blu-ray Disc movies1 and DVD upscaling2 has to be seen to be believed. Amazing 24p True Cinema3 2 output and cinema-tuned picture presets allow you to see movies exactly how the director intended. And with BRAVIA Theatre Sync, you can now you can control your compatible BRAVIA TV and AV systems3 from just one remote. x.v.Color Thanks to the adoption of a newly approved international color standard called xvYCC (an option in the HDMI v1.3 spec and which Sony participated in helping to create), the color space has been greatly expanded. 1.8 times as many natural colors as existing HDTV signals will now be faithfully reproduced. (x.v.Color capability is available on select BRAVIA televisions, Blu-ray Disc players and the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system.) 24p True Cinema Video Output Many movies are filmed at 24 frames per second (fps) and prime time TV programs are videotaped at 24p. Seizing an opportunity, some studios are taking a purist approach and encoding high definition video content such as Blu-ray Disc in 24p. The BDP-S300 wisely takes advantage of this by including 24p output capability. The benefits are smoother and more natural-looking images that make watching television an experience to remember. (24p video input capability is available on select BRAVIA televisions.) BRAVIA Theater Sync Go beyond simple audio and video transmission with the “one-touch play” remote control feature that allows you to easily manage select BRAVIA televisions and Sony HDMI audio and video components with a single remote. (Available on select BRAVIA theater home A/V systems and components.) Blu-ray’sHD resolution offers a vastly better picture than SD resolution availabel from regular DVD More About Blu-ray The format provides five times larger capacity than today’s DVDs, with unprecedented st (more…)
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not even 1 star. Had to in order to post.
Purchased 2, one for the bedroom and one for the family room. Starting time, loading times are unacceptable. Quality of the hd/bd is glossy without detail @1080P24fps.
1.0 out of 5 stars
This device is technically functional but only barely.
This player is very slow to load movies. Some people have reported 10-15 minute load times. I wouldn’t know, as I haven’t gotten it to load a movie at all yet.
1.0 out of 5 stars
I’ll never buy Sony again
I bought the BDP-S300 in March of 2008. I’ve had all the freeze up problems, problems with rented DVD’s mentioned in these reviews. The unit has the 4.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn’t play many rented Blu-Ray movies
Bought this in Fall 07. I have used it sparingly and maintained it meticulously(firmware is current, unit is clean), but it doesn’t play many rented Blu-rays.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Freez and Skip
I am forced, sadly, to agree with the negative reviews, this unit skips and freezes and is useless, of course it is well past it’s return date and I did not waste money on…
1.0 out of 5 stars
sony s300 difficulties after 15 months
I was an early adopter – purchasing the s300 in October 2007 – and had no difficulties with it until December 2008.
2.0 out of 5 stars
I wouldn’t recommend this
As an avid film fan, I considered it essential to get on board with the HD technology, which I did shortly after the format war was over.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Garbage… Complete Garbage
I bougth one of these players, and every time I go to play rented movies the darn thing skips. Once a month you have to update firmware, what a waste of money.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry I ever bought this piece of garbage!
I can’t tell you how disappointed I am with Sony and this product. I am sorry I ever purchased it. I have had it repaired once by Sony and yet blu-ray discs continue to freeze up…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best picture quality
I have had this player for more than 6 months, except for its slow load time/slow power up problem, this player is excellent.