Sony BDP-S300 (features info) - Blu-ray Forum

HDTV1080P · 03-09-2007, 02:23 AM

Here is a link that verifies some of the features the new Sony BDP-S300 will have.It is scheduled for this summer and will have: 1080P/24, expanded color on AVC-HD Blu-ray discs, and Dolby Digital Plus sound track decoding in the player. This second generation BDP-S300 BLU-RAY is $400 cheaper then first generation and is much better quality according to the specs.

http://www.twice.com/article/CA6420089.html

QUOTE:
“The new player will output full 1,080p resolution over its HDMI v1.3 output at 24 fps. It will also up convert images to 1,080p format. HD component video outputs are also added for older HDTV displays.
Sony said the player will support forthcoming AVC-HD discs encoded with xvYCC technology that expands the available color gamut 1.8 times. Also included is the BRAVIA Theater Sync system that uses HDMI connectivity to integrate the operation of a series of connected BRAVIA components through a single remote.
Other features include multichannel linear PCM digital audio output via HDMI and can decode Dolby Digital Plus sound tracks.
Support is also included for BD-ROM, BD-Java, AVC-HD, DVD video, CD audio, MP3 audio files and JPEG photo files stored on DVD recordable media, including the DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW formats.”

Deciazulado · 03-09-2007, 02:33 AM

Ahh so they had a secret weapon.

Does the other encoder have that trick (probably)

let's see.

24p
60% more bit-rate
67% more storage
D-BOX motion code
xvYCC 80% wider color gamut

I think I'll stick with DVDs, thank you.
4:3 NTSC iiis good enough

DTMoney84 · 03-09-2007, 02:54 AM

What does you guys think about the BDP-S300 vs the Samsung BD-P1200. Both seem to be very good 2nd gen players, but just from the specs it appears the Sony would seem to be the better player and at $200 less. What is everyone else's thoughts?

HDTV1080P · 03-09-2007, 03:09 AM

According to the specs the Sony is better at $200 cheaper. The Samsung BD-P1200 is scheduled to ship this month. The Sony might not ship until August. If you can wait go with the Sony.

56@Yamamoto · 03-09-2007, 03:10 AM

Whether has analoge 5.1ch audio out or not ?

cawgijoe · 03-09-2007, 12:22 PM

How does the new Sony compare to the PS3? Which one to go with?

HDJK · 03-09-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTMoney84

What does you guys think about the BDP-S300 vs the Samsung BD-P1200. Both seem to be very good 2nd gen players, but just from the specs it appears the Sony would seem to be the better player and at $200 less. What is everyone else's thoughts?

The Samsung will have the HQV chip for upconverting SD DVDs. I have the Denon 2930 for that reason (aside from DVD-Audio and SACD capabilities) and the result doesn't need to hide. It's not as good as HD (like some people like to think after a couple of drinks

) but it was worth the price imo.

HDJK · 03-09-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cawgijoe

How does the new Sony compare to the PS3? Which one to go with?

If you have a receiver with HDMI and maybe want to play a game every once in a while then the PS3 is great. But without HDMI you can only get lossy 5.1 or 2.0 PCM over optical.
Since the BDP-S300 will have analog outs you won't have that problem, plus some people don't like the idea of a game console populating their HT rack. Personally I think the PS3 looks great and is a great BD player.

cawgijoe · 03-09-2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDJK

If you have a receiver with HDMI and maybe want to play a game every once in a while then the PS3 is great. But without HDMI you can only get lossy 5.1 or 2.0 PCM over optical.
Since the BDP-S300 will have analog outs you won't have that problem, plus some people don't like the idea of a game console populating their HT rack. Personally I think the PS3 looks great and is a great BD player.

I have an old receiver with no plans to upgrade for now. It is the Denon AVR-3300. I will be using Optical Out. The 5.1 is fine with me.

I am not much of a gamer, but my kids are. They have the Wii to keep them busy for now, but I'm sure the PS3 will pique interest. For the most part however it would be used for BD playback. I like the idea of getting Firmware updates via wirlesss internet.

Would I regret not buying one over the other?

HDTV1080P · 03-09-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cawgijoe

How does the new Sony compare to the PS3? Which one to go with?

The PS3 is good for the average person. The new Sony BLU-RAY player is better if you have a expensive 1080P display that supports 1080P/24 and higher color gamut. PS3 does not support 1080P/24 but that is not a issue for most people that have older 1080P displays. PS3 also does videogames and can connect to the web.

Jodi · 03-09-2007, 11:20 PM

Will the BDP-S300 have analog audio outputs, particularly 2-channel stereo analog audio outputs?

Jodi

jorg · 03-09-2007, 11:28 PM

yes same as predisusor

Jodi · 03-10-2007, 11:30 AM

When do you think we'll see pics of the BDP-S300, both front and back?

Jodi

HDTV1080P · 03-13-2007, 05:03 AM

The Sony BDP-S300 is scheduled to ship toward the end of June 2007. Of course like many consumer electronics products dates can change as unexpected production delays occur. In reality if things get delayed we could be looking at a late summer launch like September.

frw007 · 03-13-2007, 04:30 PM

will this new player upconvert sd dvd's over component video hookups?

Maximus · 03-13-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by frw007

will this new player upconvert sd dvd's over component video hookups?

Yes.

theknub · 03-13-2007, 05:20 PM

over component? i'm not sure. i haven't heard of any players (except maybe cheap chinese) that will do this. i'll believe max for now, but im skeptical.

ProvenFlipper · 03-13-2007, 05:27 PM

Unless the DVD forum has changed the rules, CSS doesn't allow for upconversion of DVDs over analog outputs.

Jodi · 03-14-2007, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

The Sony BDP-S300 is scheduled to ship toward the end of June 2007. Of course like many consumer electronics products dates can change as unexpected production delays occur. In reality if things get delayed we could be looking at a late summer launch like September.

Will the BDP-S300 have the very same digital AND analog outputs as the BDP-S1? The digital outputs are great for DTS and Dolby Digital Surround, but I would like it if the S300 had a pair of stereo analog outputs for playing back SD DVDs of TV shows that are mixed in 2.0 stereo.

Jodi

ProvenFlipper · 03-14-2007, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

Will the BDP-S300 have the very same digital AND analog outputs as the BDP-S1? The digital outputs are great for DTS and Dolby Digital Surround, but I would like it if the S300 had a pair of stereo analog outputs for playing back SD DVDs of TV shows that are mixed in 2.0 stereo.

Jodi

Yes it will.

03-09-2007, 02:23 AM	#1
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	Sony BDP-S300 (features info) Here is a link that verifies some of the features the new Sony BDP-S300 will have.It is scheduled for this summer and will have: 1080P/24, expanded color on AVC-HD Blu-ray discs, and Dolby Digital Plus sound track decoding in the player. This second generation BDP-S300 BLU-RAY is $400 cheaper then first generation and is much better quality according to the specs. http://www.twice.com/article/CA6420089.html QUOTE: “The new player will output full 1,080p resolution over its HDMI v1.3 output at 24 fps. It will also up convert images to 1,080p format. HD component video outputs are also added for older HDTV displays. Sony said the player will support forthcoming AVC-HD discs encoded with xvYCC technology that expands the available color gamut 1.8 times. Also included is the BRAVIA Theater Sync system that uses HDMI connectivity to integrate the operation of a series of connected BRAVIA components through a single remote. Other features include multichannel linear PCM digital audio output via HDMI and can decode Dolby Digital Plus sound tracks. Support is also included for BD-ROM, BD-Java, AVC-HD, DVD video, CD audio, MP3 audio files and JPEG photo files stored on DVD recordable media, including the DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW formats.” Last edited by HDTV1080P; 03-09-2007 at 02:27 AM. Reason: grammer

03-09-2007, 11:28 PM	#12
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	. yes same as predisusor

03-13-2007, 04:30 PM	#15
frw007 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Stowe VT	new sony player upconvert sd dvd" will this new player upconvert sd dvd's over component video hookups?

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03-09-2007, 02:33 AM	#2
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4040	Ahh so they had a secret weapon. Does the other encoder have that trick (probably) let's see. 24p 60% more bit-rate 67% more storage D-BOX motion code xvYCC 80% wider color gamut I think I'll stick with DVDs, thank you. 4:3 NTSC iiis good enough

03-09-2007, 02:54 AM	#3
DTMoney84 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Philadelphia, PA	What does you guys think about the BDP-S300 vs the Samsung BD-P1200. Both seem to be very good 2nd gen players, but just from the specs it appears the Sony would seem to be the better player and at $200 less. What is everyone else's thoughts?

03-09-2007, 03:09 AM	#4
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	According to the specs the Sony is better at $200 cheaper. The Samsung BD-P1200 is scheduled to ship this month. The Sony might not ship until August. If you can wait go with the Sony.

03-09-2007, 03:10 AM	#5
56@Yamamoto Active Member Member since:Nov 2006	Whether has analoge 5.1ch audio out or not ?

03-09-2007, 12:22 PM	#6
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	How does the new Sony compare to the PS3? Which one to go with?

03-09-2007, 11:20 PM	#11
Jodi Power Member Member since:Jan 2006	Will the BDP-S300 have analog audio outputs, particularly 2-channel stereo analog audio outputs? Jodi

03-10-2007, 11:30 AM	#13
Jodi Power Member Member since:Jan 2006	When do you think we'll see pics of the BDP-S300, both front and back? Jodi

03-13-2007, 05:03 AM	#14
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	The Sony BDP-S300 is scheduled to ship toward the end of June 2007. Of course like many consumer electronics products dates can change as unexpected production delays occur. In reality if things get delayed we could be looking at a late summer launch like September.

03-13-2007, 05:20 PM	#17
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	over component? i'm not sure. i haven't heard of any players (except maybe cheap chinese) that will do this. i'll believe max for now, but im skeptical.

03-13-2007, 05:27 PM	#18
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:901 Trading Score:1	Unless the DVD forum has changed the rules, CSS doesn't allow for upconversion of DVDs over analog outputs.

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