Brand Name | Sony |
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Item Weight | 2.8 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 1.69 x 7.83 x 14.17 inches |
Item model number | BDP-S5100 |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black |
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Sony BDP-S5100 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi (2013 Model)
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Brand | Sony |
Media Type | DVD, Blu-Ray Disc |
Connector Type | HDMI |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, HDMI |
Model Name | BDPS5100 |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 2.8 Pounds |
Total HDMI Ports | 1 |
Number of Channels | 2 |
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- Premium design and super Wi-Fi
- 100+ streaming apps: Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and more
- Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback with 2D to 3D conversion
- Control and browse from mobile devices with TV SideView
- Enclosed drive and I/P noise reduction for better picture
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Picture quality | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Smart Features | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.4 |
User interface | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.4 | — | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Remote Control | — | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 2.4 | — |
Easy to use | — | — | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.0 | — |
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media type | DVD, Blu-Ray Disc | Blu-Ray Disc | Blu-Ray Disc, DVD, CD | VCD, DVD, Blu-Ray Disc, CD | Blu-Ray Disc, DVD, VCD, CD, SVCD | DVD |
audio output mode | — | Surround | Surround | Surround | Surround | — |
connector type | HDMI | HDMI, RCA | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI, RCA, Coaxial | HDMI |
number of channels | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wireless | USB, HDMI | HDMI, RCA, Coaxial | Wi-Fi |
analog video format | — | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC, PAL | NTSC |
Product Description
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From the Manufacturer
Accent your entertainment experience with premium design and super Wi-Fi to easily stream over 100 services1 like Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and Fitness & Wellness applications. Features 2D to 3D playback2 and TV SideView to control and browse content from your mobile device or tablet3. Experience better picture quality with a fully-encased optical drive and I/P noise reduction. Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p4 and upscale8 DVDs to near HD quality. Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback & DVD upscaling. Sony Blu-ray Disc players with super Wi-Fi are engineered for a stronger, faster wireless connection. With Sony Entertainment Network you can access over 100 streaming services1 like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Instant Video, HuluPlus, Pandora and more.
Superior Streaming
Superior Streaming with Sony unique Wi-Fi module
With Sony’s exclusive super Wi-Fi feature you’ll experience less buffering for quicker viewing, smoother playback and wider range within your home.
Tested for Whole House Coverage
Sony Blu-ray Disc Players are rigorously tested to ensure their Wi-Fi signal strength. This real world testing is to certify they will work under the most extreme home conditions Sekisui House Shinjuku Display home, ‘BEREO’; 4-story and original ß system steel-frame detached house.
#1 Rated Blu-ray Disc Player
Sony’s Blu-ray Disc players achieved the #1 rating compared to leading competitors in a recent survey of Wi-Fi features and usablitily.Technology
Control & browse from mobile devices3 with TV SideView
With the free Sony TV Sideview app3, you can control your player and browse content from your mobile devices. "Throw"9 your videos, pictures, and music from your mobile device(s) to your TV. Voice search is also available for some services.
Life, easily shared
Easily display your videos and photos on your TV or listen to your digital music by simply connecting your USB storage device to the one of the Blu-ray player's two USB5. Improve your viewing experience with I/P noise reduction
I/P noise reduction is specifically designed to eliminate playback noise for a better picture quality. The fully-enclosed optical drive keeps dust and particles out for optimal video playback.
Display your multi-media wirelessly from your PC with DLNA
Wirelessly access music, videos and photos from your PC, tablet, and smartphone, and play them on your TV11.
Start enjoying your movies faster
The player quickly loads and starts your blu-ray and DVD discs so you can start enjoying your movies within seconds.
Premium Design
Beautifully designed to fit with your home décor.
Additional Features
Built in web browser10
Browse the internet with your mobile devices via TV SideView application3, USB keyboard13, or the supplied remote.
Learn more about your movies with Gracenote
Gracenote searches across internet apps and external services such as YouTube and Video Unlimited to provide you with detailed information on a wide-variety of movies6.
Experience movies as the director intended them to sound like
Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD codecs reproduce high-definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio for uncompromised quality7.
Reduce energy with on Energy Star 2.0 rating
With an Energy Star 2.0 rating, the player will consume less energy during its use and when it's in standby mode.
Socialize with your on-line friends while you watch TV
Using Facebook and Twitter, you can tell your friends what you are watching right from your Blu-ray Disc Player12.
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1. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity require an 802.11 home network.
2. 3D Requires 3D content, 3D HDTV, 3D glasses, 3D emitter, and Hi-Speed HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps). 2D to 3D upconversion requires 3D HDTV, 3D glasses, 3D emitter, and Hi-Speed HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps).
3. TV SideView Application must be downloaded from the iTunes or Google Play application store. Check Android market from your device for compatibility. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network.
4. 1080p requires HDMI Cable and Television that supports 1080p.
5. Not all USB devices are supported. Please check Owner's Manual for compatibility and file types supported.
6. Gracenote requires internet connection.
7. Requires HDMI cable and LPCM capable receiver.
8. Upscalling requires HDMI cable and HDTV with HDMI input.
9. Mobile Device must be on the same home wireless network as Blu-ray player, be running TV Sideview Application and must meet file type limitations. Check Owner's manual for file types.
10. Built in Browsser is a limited Browser and may not support all websites.
11. Requires a home network with content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server. See dlna.org for compatibility.
12. Socialize requires user to have Twitter or Facebook account setup on player and internet connectivity.
13. TV SideView Application must be downloaded from the iTunes or Google Play application store. Check Android market from your device for compatibility. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network
14. Requires USB webcam. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Subject to Skype’s terms and conditions. Wireless connectivity requires an 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended).
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ASIN | B00AWKC0JM |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #201,168 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #131 in Blu-Ray Disc Players |
Date First Available | January 7, 2013 |
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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of setup of the video disc player. For example, they mention it's very fast, plays DVD and Blu-Ray discs well, and is easy to set up. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance, saying it has a brilliant picture and great sound. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers like the performance of the video disc player. For example, they mention it's very fast, the network speed is more than adequate, and it loads Blu-rays much faster than their old S360 and PS3. It operates quietly, and has no lag in video. The boot time is pretty good, and the load time of large format is impressive. That said, some mention that the actual numbers for download speeds are helpful.
"...speed is fast enough to receive DD 5.1 when it's offered, also no stutters or freezes either and the video is above average for a streaming HD feed...." Read more
"...(I did go wired RJ45, haven't tried wireless yet) the network speed is more than adequate - I have little to no download wait time for Netflix,..." Read more
"...It played music without hiccups and the interface was easy on the eyes. There were tons more apps there and I will experiment with them over time...." Read more
"...Of course there is also a Search feature. Load-up is pretty quick, under say, 20-25 seconds...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the video disc player. They mention that it plays Blu-Ray discs well, with no issues. Some say that the firmware is excellent and the picture is awesome. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...If Sony fixes them, then it's a 5 star machine......Overall, a very good player that (knock on wood) will live happily in my system for years to..." Read more
"...I've seen no glitches, drop-outs etc so far, even when I hook it up to the older equipment...." Read more
"...Main thing is it connects to your wireless router, and you can pull up all the movies AP and Netflix has, for your viewing pleasure...." Read more
"...I'm very impressed with the play quality of the machine and, in particular, with the upscaling quality of dvds...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the video disc player to be very easy. They mention that the product is small, sleek, and good-looking. They also appreciate the PS3-like interface and easy network setup. The setup was a snap, and the new interface is much better. They say the new software is responsive and fast, and moving between apps is far more efficient.
"...The UI is typical Sony and I like it, a lot. The wireless was easy to set up, and the firmware update was finished quickly.......... Make sure you..." Read more
"...Old DVD up-conversion looks sweet.Hookup was a snap (does NOT come with any HDMI or any other cables in the box), and I had some minor..." Read more
"...easy PS3-like interfaceeasy network setup (especially with Powerline Ethernet); network stays reliably connected..." Read more
"...But as a dvd/blu ray player this gets high marks. The set up was utterly simple and logical (someone really thought out this set up) and I actually..." Read more
Customers like the futuristic look of the video disc player. They say it has a clear picture, and the sound is good.
"...when it's offered, also no stutters or freezes either and the video is above average for a streaming HD feed...." Read more
"...quality movie from one of those sites (full 5:1 / HD) everything looks and sounds great, with fast rewind / fast fwd / repeat over the network..." Read more
"...Video and audio quality was stunning as you would expect from blu-ray…going into my STR-DN840 receiver via HDMI...." Read more
"...looking for a solid disk and network player, the BDP-S5100 is well worth a look. Is it worth upgrading from last years BDP-S590? ......" Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the video disc player. They say it is well worth the price, easy to use, and does more than they can ask for. Customers also mention that it is a premium device that does more, is convenient, and easy to set up. They also appreciate the secure, not overdone packaging, and the incredible time savings it provides.
"...Easily worth the dough...." Read more
"...Overall, I highly recommend this low-cost, but top performing player...." Read more
"...even with the problems, so we will probably keep it, due to the low price and the features we use often (netflix, pandora, blu-ray)...." Read more
"Great quality. Good Price. Selected this model after seeing strong reviews in Consumer Reports. We have used the 3-D function - such fun!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the video disc player. Some mention that it gets better wifi connectivity than the Roku 2, Xbox 360, and the LG Blu-Ray units they have, while others say that it regularly claims connectivity errors and that it's not connected to a compatible 3D TV.
"...Sony blu-ray due to its fast loading (most important to me), network stability, interface, and streaming apps)...." Read more
"...Its suppose to have improved WIFI reception too ... although I only tested it with a wired Ethernet cable...." Read more
"...When we attempt to start online applications, it regularly claims connectivity errors (moreso than our old player) and this requires any one of or..." Read more
"...Main thing is it connects to your wireless router, and you can pull up all the movies AP and Netflix has, for your viewing pleasure...." Read more
Customers like the streaming capabilities of the video disc player. They say it allows them to stream music and videos from their computers. They appreciate that it has all the major streaming services and that it offers a ton of video streaming options. Customers also mention that the connection is easy and the video streaming is smooth. They also say the Sony player is very good for supporting local media playback through DLNA.
"...There are a TON of streaming options on this player, compared to the Panasonic…and the apps are more refined than the Panasonic...." Read more
"...What else is there. Well again the Sony player is very good for supporting local media playback through DLNA...." Read more
"...13. Upscaled DVDs look great on it.14. Netflix supports SuperHD on this. Looks great. Better than my AppleTV and Roku...." Read more
"...I've not had any problems with that. And it does support FLAC audio tracks in video files, which surprised me...." Read more
Customers like the size of the video disc player. For example, they mention it's small, fast, lightweight, and offers a ton of video. Some appreciate the move to a smaller form factor that allows for more room. The remote is nice and compact, and it'll fit on the top of a dresser. Overall, most are happy with the size and design of the product.
"...The player is small and the remote is easy to use (to turn on subtitles, for example, it's just a quick press of a single button)...." Read more
"...It's small, about the size of a laptop, weighs less than a pound or two.[..." Read more
"...The remote is nice and compact and I find it very easy to use. The apps and wireless functions have been great...." Read more
"...8. I am liking the move to smaller form factor (despite the weird top panel)9. Dedicated Netflix button is cool...." Read more
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Now, as for the issues. The Pandora app takes much longer than I expected between songs. On my Sammy 6420 TV, it is no more than 5 seconds between songs and on my Onkyo 709 it is no more then 3 seconds, but on the S5100 it takes at least 15 seconds or more between songs........Pretty annoying. However, the YouTube and Amazon Prime apps both work great with no stuttering or buffering and I'm only on a 2.5mbps connection.
The main issue: Today when I went to play Pandora it got stuck on the "Acquiring internet content 3/3" screen and would not load any smart apps. I turned it off/on and nothing, then I unplugged it for 5 minutes and plugged it back in, nothing, I rebooted my DSL ( even though the S5100 said that my connection was OK ), and still no joy. I read online that with some of its other players, Sony recommends to do a system reset to fix this, but I also read from users that a reset didn't do a thing, and they had to spend 20 minutes resetting up their player, so I didn't do it. I then got stubborn and tried to load Pandora again and let the machine idle on the "acquiring internet content" screen for 20+ minutes and it magically fixed itself. This would be a huge deal breaker if it becomes a trend. I will update with the results and adjust my rating when I get more time on the unit. If it happens again, it will be going back immediately, but if it was a one time fluke, then I will be more than happy to keep it.
Hopefully Sony gets enough complaints regarding the Pandora app and sends out a firmware update to fix it. If that happens, and today's app issue never happens again, then this would be the perfect 5 star player......Time will tell.
UPDATE 5/7/13: I read over on AVS Forum that it was recommended to disable the "Software Update Notification" setting (set to ON by default) to prevent the "acquiring internet content" freeze that I experienced. I did so the day I wrote this review and I have not had another issue since. The downside is I have to manually check for updates my self, but I personally prefer that as it's no different on how I handle Microsoft Updates for my computers. One check per month should be more than enough, but since it's so easy, you can do it at the end of every session as it takes under 15 seconds to complete.
I could no longer take the Pandora & Slacker delays between songs, so I ditched them, and now just use my Samsung's Pandora app instead. If you have other smart machines in your home theater, then they probably have Pandora & Slacker on at least one of them, but if you're going to have to rely on the 5100's Pandora & Slacker apps, then be prepared to be frustrated.
I raise my rating to 4 stars because of the simple fix for my main issue, and it only falls short of 5 stars because of the lazy apps. If Sony fixes them, then it's a 5 star machine......Overall, a very good player that (knock on wood) will live happily in my system for years to come.
UPDATE 6/4/13 Today's firmware update completely fixed the Pandora app. Now there is only a 4 second delay between songs. I raised my rating to 5 stars.
UPDATE 6/28/13 It's been 3 weeks since the firmware update that fixed Pandora and I'm happy to report that this is the only Pandora app that I use now. 3-5 seconds in between songs is awesome. Also, I re-enabled the "Software Update Notification" and I have not had the issue I mentioned above regarding the unit freezing on the "Acquiring internet content 3/3" screen, and I use it daily.............Typical Sony, find a problem, fix it........... I can't recommend this unit enough.
UPDATE 9/1/13 We have been using the Amazon Instant app more than we ever have, and I am happy to report no issues. We are now on U-verse 6Mbps and that speed is fast enough to receive DD 5.1 when it's offered, also no stutters or freezes either and the video is above average for a streaming HD feed. The firmware updates have lessened as of late so it looks like Sony is happy with its current performance..........I know I am.
UPDATE 5/20/14 It's been 13 months with many, many hours of use both as a Blu-ray player, as well as a streaming media player and I am happy to report there have been no major issues. Sure, there has been the occasional issue once or twice that turning it off/on resolves, but knock on wood, I have not had to do any type of soft/hard reset like unplugging or hitting the reset button in the settings. I would say that it gets used for 70% BD movies and 30% streaming as I now have a Roku3 that I rely on for streaming duties. I see no reason to pay more for the 2014 Sony when this model can be found for so much cheaper............... 5 stars easy.
Hookup was a snap (does NOT come with any HDMI or any other cables in the box), and I had some minor kludging to do, as some of my other equipment has been around for quite a while - but everything went smoothly.
My old receiver has, along with 3 Toslinks, a default "coaxial" digital audio input for DVD players,
and since the hi-quality :D gold shielded "digital audio" cable I foolishly ordered from Monoprice hadn't arrived yet, I just grabbed a cheap video composite rca cable I had laying around and used that.
I'm used to good quality (for digital) 5:1 optical audio, and for the life of me I can't tell any difference (no crosstalk, buzz, interference or drops) using this cheap workaround rca cable (a short 6' run) - so I'll swap out when my "good" one gets here, - but just so you know, a cheap yellow video composite, or ANY cheap rca audio cable will likely work in a pinch (for short runs).
If you don't have a "coaxial" digital rca input on your receiver, just get something like this: C2G / Cables to Go 40018 Coaxial to Optical Digital Audio Converter
The picture quality right out of the box was impressive - if necessary I can even convert the HDMI output to DVI (via converter cable) to accommodate an older DLP Samsung tv, and though when I do this it degrades down to 1280×720 it still looks great. I've seen no glitches, drop-outs etc so far, even when I hook it up to the older equipment.
The icing on the cake was the network performance. I have a Netgear 802.11.N wireless router with wired gigabit ports, but even though the Sony player only has a 100baseT ethernet input (I did go wired RJ45, haven't tried wireless yet) the network speed is more than adequate - I have little to no download wait time for Netflix, Amazon Prime HD movies with 5:1 sound - and when I can dig up a good quality movie from one of those sites (full 5:1 / HD) everything looks and sounds great, with fast rewind / fast fwd / repeat over the network (Comcast "blast" testing at 50Mb+ down-speed)
Lastly, what also impressed me was how painless it was to access all my multi-media from my PC with DLNA. My laptop saw the Sony player immediately on the network and vice versa - and with a few "share / permissions" tweaks on my laptop for security all my music, vids and pictures were immediately available on my tv.
The only things the S5100 doesn't do that higher-end players do are 4K upscaling and "Skype on your TV" - but until prices for 4K come down a lot, I have no desire to shell out $$s for a 4K tv, and I Skype from my laptop. The included Opera browser imo is for me a waste of time - I use my laptop's browser.
For $130 bucks, this thing exceeded my expectations in performance and literally painless setup. Easily worth the dough.
As I try newer more tricky stuff in the future I may add some detail to this review, but honestly, after just a couple days and just the few things that I've done so far, I
I have to give the BDP-S5100 my total recommendation for anyone looking for an affordable mid-range solution to media players.