Sony BDP-S360

Sony’s BDP-S300 series of Blu-ray players have been showing that great image quality can still be had on a budget for some years now. The BDP-S350 launched in 2008 was a particular highlight. Now the S360 updates the range, including a host of new f

Having recently looked at a LG offering that had Ethernet options, I now see the latest <b>Sony</b> offering the <b>BDP-S360</b> that also allows Ethernet to play a part. However first and foremost it is a rather nice full featured <b>Blu-ray</b> <b>player</b>.

Sony adds another Blu-ray player to its range, and with this kind of performance and pricing, it's a welcome addition too

A basic but likeable entry-level Blu-ray player, although the similarly-priced Samsung gives you more for your money

Sony targets Blu-ray virgins with its new entry level BDP-S360 player.

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Price: $300 At A Glance: Lacks compelling next-generation features • Xross Media Bar offers intuitive setup • Improved video processing • Full interactivity and audio decoding Sony continues to do its best to deliver great entry-level products for the masses. Most of the market is now approaching this same price point and including more features, such as on-demand video streaming from online sources like Netflix. This makes the competition stiff for the rather bare-bones Sony.

Price: $300 At A Glance: Lacks compelling next-generation features • Xross Media Bar offers intuitive setup • Improved video processing • Full interactivity and audio decoding Sony continues to do its best to deliver great entry-level products for the masses. Most of the market is now approaching this same price point and including more features, such as on-demand video streaming from online sources like Netflix. This makes the competition stiff for the rather bare-bones Sony.

A decent Blu-ray player, but the BDP-S360 lacks the video and music format support that other players have.

The BDP-S360 is a highly pleasing Blu-ray player at a delightfully low price. Both its pictures and design are easy on the eye, and, although it's short on features and won't set the world alight with its load times, it's a great option for those looking to dive into the high-definition waters

An entry-level Blu-ray player that fails to stand out from the crowd

Sony's budget Blu-ray deck has a basic spec, but striking pictures