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Sony BDP-S480 review
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The sleek Sony BDP-S480 Blu-Ray can access a range of internet video services, such as BBC iPlayer and YouTube. It can also play 3D Blu-ray discs. However, you'll need to buy a USB wi-fi dongle to access your home network wirelessly. This Sony Blu-Ray player is reasonably easy to use, but does it deliver the complete package?
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specification | |
| Test Date | 23 May 2011 |
| Dimensions (cm) wxhxd | 43 x 3 x 19 |
HDMI cable supplied
|
No |
| Features | |
| Wifi
|
Optional |
| 3D playback
|
Yes |
| Formats supported
|
JPEG; MP3; WMV; MKV; XVID; WMA; WAV; AVCHD; MPEG2; MPEG4 |
| Resume
|
Yes |
| Interactive content | |
| BD-Live
|
Yes |
| USB/SD
|
Yes |
| Sockets | |
| Digital output
|
Coaxial |
| Stereo output
|
Yes |
| Analogue multi-channel output
|
No |
| Discs | |
| Compatible discs
|
BD - R, BD - RE, DVD - R, DVD + R, DVD+RW |
| Plays MP3
|
Yes |
| Plays Jpeg discs
|
Yes |
| Plays DivX discs
|
Yes |
Help
HDMI cable supplied
You'll need an HDMI cable to connect to a suitable HDTV. Buying seperately will cost you between £20 and £40 - but don't spend anymore than that.
Wifi
Those models that have built-in wifi or which can accept an optional wifi dongle
3D playback
Can play back 3D Blu-ray discs and display 3D content on a suitable TV
Formats supported
Media formats supported on USB port or SD card slot.
Resume
On Blu-ray and DVD discs this feature remembers where you stopped watching a film and restarts again from that point. However it doesn't normally work with BD-live discs.
BD-Live
BD Live compatible players can playback interactive content (such as games, trailers, quizzes) on discs or via an internet connection. Also known as profile 2.0.
USB/SD
You can view photos from a compatible digital camera memory card via an SD card slot. Some have USB ports so you can connect to digital equipment for transferring audio or video material in compatible file formats. Some USB ports are only there for adding memory so that Bonusview or BD live material can be used. Others are used only for software upgrades.
Digital output
Typically used for connecting to an external surround sound system. Make sure the output of your player matches the input of your surround-sound amplifier.
Stereo output
Analogue phono outputs for connecting to a Hi-Fi.
Analogue multi-channel output
Analogue multi-channel output
Compatible discs
The type of recordable disc it will play back
Plays MP3
Plays back CDs storing MP3 audio files.
Plays Jpeg discs
Can play back Jpeg CDs or DVDs storing digital photos.
Plays DivX discs
The DivX format is commonly used when copying video footage from a computer onto a disc.
