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Sony BDP-S580

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User ratings:
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • functions well in all areas
  • delivers unparalleled audio and video quality
  • the unit works well

Cons

  • lacks the 2D-to-3D conversion
  • no advanced control port like RS-232
  • It lacks internal memory to store BD-Live content

Key specs

  • no
  • yes
  • yes
  • 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • yes
  • no
  • Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS

Sony BDP-S580 - Pros & Cons

Sony BDP-S580

Pros

  • functions well in all areas
  • delivers unparalleled audio and video quality
  • the unit works well
  • high-quality performance and a long life of reliability
  • great prices and worldwide shipping

Cons

  • lacks the 2D-to-3D conversion
  • no advanced control port like RS-232
  • It lacks internal memory to store BD-Live content
  • players--like a limited Web browser and music streaming
  • It also lacks multichannel analog audio outputs
  • Vudu is buried in with these other niche services
  • the ads are inexplicable
  • main XMB interface can be tedious to use
  • user interface is mediocre
  • XMB interface only lets you see a few services at a time
  • The wifi connection is poor

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Sony BDP-S580 - Full Specifications

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General
Device typeBlu-Ray player
D/A video12-bit / 148.5 MHz
TV tunerno
Type of disc driveFront loaded with tray
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Image properties
Image frequency24p
Aspect ratio16:9
Supported image filesJPEG/JPG
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Supported video files
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • Matroska
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Built-in internet services
  • Browser
  • YouTube
Handheld remote controlyes
Child lockyes
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Storage
Blu-ray recordingno
Built-in hard driveno
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • BD-ROM
  • CD
  • DVD
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Connectivity
Audio (L,R) out1
Composite output number1
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF) number1
Front/side connectionsUSB
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs0
SCART outno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Total USB number2
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included adapterBuilt-in
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Audio properties
Audio output channels5.1
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS HD High Resolution Audio
  • DTS HD Master Audio
  • DTS
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height7.83 in
Width16.93 in
Depth1.42 in
Weight59.97 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
DLNA certifiedyes
High resolution audio formatsSACD
Region freeno
Ultra HD Blu-rayno
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 22
Power consumption (typical)22.0 W

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Sony BDP-S580 Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.6
Based on 7 reviews
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PCMag UK
Published: 21.03.2011
Sony BDP-S580 3D Blu-ray Disc Player
3.5

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CNET
Published: 27.05.2011
Sony BDP-S580 review: Sony BDP-S580
3.5

Sony BDP-S580

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Good Gear Guide
Sony BDP-S580 Blu-ray player
3.5

Sony BDP-S580 review: Built-in Wi-Fi makes this Blu-ray player convenient, but the price is steep

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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 29.03.2011
Sony BDP-S580 Blu-ray Player Reviewed
4.0

Sony BDP-S580 Sony BDP-S580 Blu-ray Disc Player Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 19.03.2012
Sony BDP-S580 Blu-ray Disc Player Review

The best Blu Ray player is not so expensive these days. Blu-ray players used to be exorbitantly expensive — my first was a PlayStation 3 because the price of the Blu-ray mechanism and a game console was actually more cost-effective than a Blu-ray player alone. But for most folks their first Blu-ray player was a major investment not be taken lightly — regardless of the addition of Internet “apps” following on the heels of BD-Live content. And for those who […]

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 28.01.2015
Sony BDP-S580

Sony BDP-S580 (Blu-Ray Player): 1 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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PC World
Sony BDP-S580 Blu-ray player
3.5

Sony BDP-S580 review: Built-in Wi-Fi makes this Blu-ray player convenient, but the price is steep

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