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The BDP-S790 is Sony's current top-of-the-range Blu-ray player (until the BDP-S5100 is launched next month, that is) and as such it's crammed with all of Sony's most advanced features and tricks. These include built-in Wi-Fi, access to Sony's Entertainmen...
Generous feature list, Stunning pictures, Slick operating system...
No DivX support, Menu not ideal for web content selection, Not cheap...
Quite simply, the BDP-S790 is a brilliant Blu-ray player. Its top-drawer feature list (headlined by Sony's generous range of internet apps and futureproofed 4K upscaling), its slim, living room friendly design and nigh-on flawless pictures make this one o...
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We really liked how fast the BDP-S790 was to respond to remote control commands, and how swift it was to navigate through menus and enter applications. It loaded Blu-ray and DVD movies roughly on par with competitors, booting into the menu of our t...
Sony's latest, best Blu-ray player is a little pricier than the competition, but it has a few features that make it stand out from the crowd. We think Sony's hit a winner with the BDP-S790's speed and diverse range of features...
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2013-02-14 09:51:17
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The Sony BDP-S790 may stand just 42mm tall, but its spec is towering. This Smart spinner offers unfettered access to the Sony Entertainment Network , packs the brand's most advanced picture processing to date and introduces 4k resolution upscaling to Blu-...
Outstanding image quality, Multimedia file support, Plenty of Smart TV choice...
Noisy disc transport, Xrossmediabar UI looks dated, No FLAC audio file support...
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Sony's top-end Blu-ray player for 2013 is largely unchanged from 2012’s top model, but this isn’t a bad thing as the S790 was one of the most comprehensive Blu-ray players of last year. With Wi-Fi, Smart TV features and 4K upscaling, its feature set sh...
This highly specified player looks phenomenal and is bursting with features...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-04-12 08:26:15
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The BDP-S790 Blu-ray player is Sony's flagship model for 2012, boasting 3D Blu-ray support and a 4K upscaling function. This new top-of-the-range device opens the door to 4K—or Ultra High... Sony's range of Blu-ray players is growing up fast. As well as...
Sleek design, Two USB ports, WiFi connectivity builtin, XrossMediaBar menu is fast and effective, Remote control app for Android and iOS, Accurately rendered image...
2Dto3D conversion function isn't up to much, 4K upscaling function is mostly about marketing...
The Sony BDP-S790 picks up where the BDP-S780 left off. With a sleek design, an impeccable finish, plenty of functions and great picture quality, nothing is left to chance. All in all, this is an excellent Blu-ray player. The only minor setback for some u...
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The will be the Blu-ray machine to beat this year – or at least that's what its manufacturer hopes. After all, when it comes to entry-level players, Sony has been one of the most consistent performers over the past couple of years: it's battled with P...
Excellent features and slick, user-friendly interface, subtle detail in picture is delivered with ease, refined sound, future-proofed for 4K displays, smooth motion handling...
Nothing of note...
There's no doubt a feature like the 4K upscaling will only appeal to those who have deep pockets or who want to consider themselves futureproofed should a flotilla of 4K screens arrive in the near future.But looking past that, the Sony BDP-S790 is still a...
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Sitting proudly at the top of Sony's current Blu-ray player range, the BDP-S790 comes with all the bells and whistles you'd expect. Not only does it play 3D Blu-ray discs and SACD hi-res music, but it can also stream content from Sony's online portal and...
Generous feature list, Stunning pictures, Easy to use, Excellent web content...
Pricey, No DivX playback...
If you're looking for a Blu-ray player that offers features aplenty, the best web content in the business and stunning pictures, then the BDP-S790 is the deck for you. And if you have half an eye on buying a 4K TV in the near future then rest assured thi...
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The latest flagship in Sony's Blu-ray player fleet is surprisingly self-effacing. It's priced at just over 200 notes and has a relatively generic design (slim, black, gently curved in places), yet it packs a forward-looking feature set that few players at...
Powerful AV performance, with good SD upscaling, excellent IPTV selection, wide multimedia file support...
Lightweight build quality, Xross Media Bar is a clunky way to navigate the Sony Entertainment Network...
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As the creators of the Blu-ray format, Sony are always expected to deliver when it comes to their disc players and never more so than with their latest flagship model - the BDP-S790. Expectations have been high since the player was announced earlier in th...
Untampered 1080p Playback, Excellent scaling of DVDs, Impressive handling of interlaced signals, SACD playback, Built-in WiFi, Extensive VoD Services, Media streaming works very well, Stylish and solid construction, Remote app is very good, Superb energy...
Disc loading is slow - especially DVDs, No 7.1 analogue audio outputs...
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Stuff magazine Thu, Oct 11 2012, 3:13PM The BDP-S790 is Sony’s new flagship Blu-ray player, the latest weapon in the Japanese giant’s fight to regain the home entertainment high ground. Its powerful 4K-capable video upscaling is a unique feature a...
Packs some serious image quality, Sounds great, too, Comes with a number of useful apps...
Stylish but not radical, Jury's out on the 4k upscaling...
Fabulous performance, impressive specs, superb usability: meet the new leader of the budget Blu-ray player pack...
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Blu-ray player reviews are a strange thing. It used to be that we tested all manner of video and audio quality characteristics using test discs and calibration gear. Well, some of us still do... When it's appropriate. Most of our readers already know w...
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A couple of years ago, Sony offered eight different models of standalone units for sale, but its 2012 offering isn't as vast. The company has a portable model (BDP-SX910), one that includes Google TV (NSZ-GT1, reviewed March 2011), and four console models...
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Stuff magazine Thu, Oct 11 2012, 3:13PM The BDP-S790 is Sony’s new flagship Blu-ray player, the latest weapon in the Japanese giant’s fight to regain the home entertainment high ground. Its powerful 4K-capable video upscaling is a unique feature a...
Fabulous performance, impressive specs, superb usability: meet the new leader of the budget Blu-ray player pack...
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Topping off an arm's length of features like a dual core processor, dual HDMI outputs, IP content noise reduction, 3D playback and a built-in Wi-Fi adapter, Sony adds the whipped cream on the top, 4K upscaling. (More about 4K later.)...
The BDP-S790 rightfully deserves the title as Sony's flagship 3D Blu-ray player. With features like dual HDMI outputs, a dual core processor, and the future-looking 4K upscaling, the S790's $250 price tag should be compared with niche Blu-ray players oft...
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There are those who say that a Blu-ray player should do more than just play discs, but also provide a conduit to the Internet and access to applications and websites in a manner similar to that of “Smart TVs” and mobile devices. Sony's BDP-S790 3D Blu-ray...
Marshal Rosenthal 4.5 5.0 The Sony BDP-S790 3D Blu-ray Player comes with added functionality that i...
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mobilephonereviewss.com Updated:
2014-03-20 02:34:48
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Manufacturer: SonySony BDP-S790 - Design and ConnectionsThe BDP-S790 is Sony's current top-of-the-range Blu-ray player (until the BDP-S5100 is launched next month, that is) and as such it's crammed with all of Sony's most advanced features and tricks. The...
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The BDP-S790 is the top-shelf model from Sony's 2012 Blu-ray lineup. All of the other 2012 models have a new 2013 replacement, but the BDP-S790 $249.99 will remain at the top of the line as the only Sony player to offer 4K Ultra HD upscaling. The player d...
The Sony BDP-S790 offers good BD/DVD performance and is a full-featured player that supports current and upcoming technology trends, like 4K, 3D, and smart TV. Its price is on par with other new Blu-ray players that offer 4K upscaling. However, features l...
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Sony BDP-S790 Blu-ray PlayerEarlier I looked at the Sony BDP-S590 Blu-ray player and found that apart from a bug in the RGB decoding fixed in the BDP-S590 as of July 21, 2012 the player performed very well. Higher up the line, Sony has the BDP-S790 Blu-r...
The Sony BDP-S790 does a good job of being a high-end player at an affordable price. Dual HDMI outputs, Original Resolution mode, and multiple video settings are available to work well in any system, and there is the 4K scaling if you have a display that...
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