Sony Intros Lower-Priced Blu-ray Player
Despite its $499 price tag, the new BDP-S300 from Sony was developed with cost-conscious buyers in mind. The manufacturer's earlier Blu-ray model, the BDP-S1, currently retails for $799.
"The BD format gained great momentum in the past several months, and we're going to capitalize on that with the new model," said Chris Fawcett, vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics' Home Product Division. "The player gives a broader consumer segment the opportunity to experience the exceptional quality of Blu-ray Disc format at a competitive price."
The BDP-S300 can output HD video in resolutions up to 1920 x 1080/24p and supports various formats including MPEG2, MPEG4- AVC and VC1. It includes the Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 audio codec, Sony's BRAVIA Theatre Sync and HDMI connections. The unit also features an analog component 1080i output and can upscale existing DVDs to 1080p via HDMI.
According to Sony, the BDP-S300 is set to roll out to national retailers "shortly."
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