Official Sony BDP-S1100, BDP-S3100 and BDP-S5100 - Page 4

Thanks for the heads up. Kind of pricey compared to the 590.

Thanks, Exer, for the test of NFC. Funny how this feature, which made marketing news back in January, now seems to be MIA.

Pre ordered last week... :-)

Just picked up the 5100 today and gotta say WOW!!! Replaced a 5 year old Sony BDP and the difference is amazing. Gearing up for my new Epson 5020 3D pj and got to steal the 5100 with price protection from Future shop.
Bought a Denon 2313ci late January and they honored a price from another store more than 30 days after. Was enough to buy this amazing bdp and then some.

My test run was comparing with Netflix on my Apple TV 1080p. The Sony blew it out of the water. Even the audio sounded more precise. I was watching Apple TV in vivid mode on my 60" LG Plasma, switched to the THX Cinema mode with the Sony and it was like I had a new TV.

Can't wait to hook this Sony up to my new Epson 5020. (waiting for the 120" Grandview Screen to arrive).

Needed to turn my LG on a couple of times to get it to handshake the player, but once it did the set up was decisive but also a bit cumbersome. Had to register with Sony before it would let me sign in to Netflix. Was worth the two or three extra steps though. Looking forward to exploring the vast entertainment options in Sony's network.

Next step is to see if logitech has this player ready to go, the upgrade starts tomorrow

Any questions about this great new player let me know.

What is the difference if you do not mind me asking?

Difference between the old BDP and new or difference between Apple TV and the Sony?

Sorry, difference between the old BDP and new

I think the new player is doing a much better job of conveying the audio and video to the reciever. It just looks and sounds "cleaner".

So earlier someone posted that there is still not 3D Netflix from these players. Is that still the case? Is there supposed to be an update to enable 3D Netflix streaming? I was looking at getting a new Panasonic to replace my Panny BDT220 but then I started looking at the Sony BDP-S5100 because it also has SACD support. So far the only that I don't seem to like about it is the shape of the player. What about BD disc loading? Is that faster than the 2012 Sony models? That seemed to be the one thing that lagged with last years models form what I read.

I also see that these don't have any analog outputs. That was expected since BD players in 2013 are supposed to eliminate them. It also seems like multiple manufacturers are carrying over a higher end model from last year because of that. Since those models were introduced last year and have analog outs, they can keep making them with analog outputs.

Are you in Canada or the States?

Canada, eh!!

Ya the shape is a little different. If you wanted to stack something on top you couldn't. I like the looks and am fine with not having something stacked on it. It's sure friggin small compared to my old BDP.

Can't comment on Load time yet haven't tried a BD on it yet as I don't own one. My old video rental store shut down about 2 years ago. I think I know where there is one more, gonna look into that today. Otherwise I am going to wait till I have the Pj to buy any as we will likely not bother with discs till then and if I have to buy them it will only be 3D movies.

As far as online 3D content, I won't be able to report much till I get my PJ installed. TV is 2D. The player won't even let me into the 3D Experience section of Sony Entertainment Network to check what's available. It says, a 3D HDTV or player must be connected.

The Sony Network looks impressive. Part of my decision to go with this player was to get access to it. I'm going to dive into it a little more today. We got a kick out of Crackle movies how the commercials are just kinda shoved in and not edited with a fade to black or anything. The commercials are all of about 10-15 seconds and can get repetitive but for a whole new bunch of movies to pick from for free we can deal with it.

My question (I have the 3100): Anyone else seeing a less lifelike (more classic film look) to HD video streamed via this unit? If so, any suggestions for correcting? I perceive that as a problem although it's a mild one and overall I like my unit.

How would compare the S3100 and the S790 as far as PQ? Do you see any differences?

After these last few posts I think I will pick up the Sony S5100 instead of the Panny BDT230. I just need to wait for BestBuy to get them. I only hope that they add 3D from Netflix.

Although now that I think about it, are there any issues from the amazon App or others? For instance the PS3 has audio issues with some Apps where a stereo track will be sent in a 7.1 wrapper instead of a 2.0 wrapper like it should be. When this happens, the receiver can't apply post processing. So do these Sony BD players have any issues like that from their Apps?

Can anyone list the main differences between the 3 or point me in the right direction?

Sony has them listed with the specs in their store.

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=27898

I think I'll pick up a S5100 at noon today at BB, $139 is too good to pass up.

 

After my original release 60gig Fat PS3 gave up the ghost a few years ago, (fried my HDMI port) I lost my only SACD player,

I replaced it with an 80gig Fat PS3 (that didn't have SACD support Grrrr) and no Bitstreaming.

 

I've always decoded all my HD audio in player and sending LPCM to my Yamaha RX-V3900

and would really like to try Bitstream to see what all the fuss is about.

 

I was tempted to pick up a slim PS3, that came out right after I bought my 80gig Fat

But I was not willing to pay full price ($300) without SACD support, just to gain Bitstreaming

Then I thought I would hold out for specs on the new PS4, still no SACD and now no CD support either ...For Real???

 

So I started shopping Oppo alternatives for a cheaper bitstreaming BD player that could also play my old SACD's...WAY too much $$$

 

I just saw the new Sony BD players hit the shelves here last weekend and was shocked at the prices and the specs,

then thought I'd scan this forum for feedback, looks like a winner to me.

Full MSRP which is a 40% premium for a slightly better player than the 590 isn't a very good deal.

Sorry but $139 is pocket change, practically disposable compared to other components in my system

and I would gladly pay that just have an SACD player in my system again. What other options are there for that price?

 

the discontinued BDPS590 is not even an option (locally) unless I find a used one (without warranty) should one magically appear in good condition on kijiji
 

 

FWIW, I have zero interest in 3D BD playback or 2D to 3D conversion, or Streaming movies, or streaming 3D movies

 

Just Bitstreaming BD's and SACD playback for under $150, is all I want/need and no body else is doing that from what I have found.

Edited by PioManiac - 3/5/13 at 9:22am

So Canada has them already? I wonder when they will show up here in the US? I didn't see anything when I was in BB on Sunday. And there is still nothing on the US website.

US Release date is March 15th I think.

 

BestBuy and Futureshop , (Canada) got them a week (or two) ago

 

 

 

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/sony-sony-3d-blu-ray-player-with-wi-fi-bdps5100-bdps5100/10240716.aspx?path=e6924cfd529c96b52d24f562948fa299en02

 

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/sony-sony-3d-blu-ray-player-with-wi-fi-bdps5100-bdps5100/10240716.aspx?path=1fd096d03ff434105cb99a423895c539en02

Edited by PioManiac - 3/5/13 at 9:10am

I bought the S5100 and love it. Didn't buy it because of SACD. What is that and how could it benefit me?

Super Audio Compact Disc  (developed by Sony IIRC) is Multi Channel 5.1 HD Audio format that first appeared in 1999, long before HD DVD and Bluray

I had a launch PS3 that could play SACD's so picked up lots of classic Albums that I used to own on vinyl ...like Pink Floyd's DSOTM

They have been collecting dust for over 4 years now...

 

 

Got My S5100

So is it possible to place something on top of the S5100? Like a Roku 2?

My S5100 delivered to me today by Purolator. Ordered with credit card points, so FREE, FREE, FREE. Can't wait to get it hooked up!