--- product_id: 1142591 title: "Sony BDP-S5100 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi (2013 Model)" brand: "sony" price: "B/.34" currency: PAB in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1142591-sony-bdp-s5100-3d-blu-ray-disc-player-with-wi store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # 2D to immersive 3D conversion Super Wi-Fi for seamless streaming Full HD 1080p Blu-ray playback Sony BDP-S5100 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi (2013 Model) **Brand:** sony **Price:** B/.34 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Elevate your home theater β€” don’t just watch, experience every frame in 3D! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sony BDP-S5100 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi (2013 Model) by sony - **How much does it cost?** B/.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1142591-sony-bdp-s5100-3d-blu-ray-disc-player-with-wi) ## Best For - sony enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sony brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Control at Your Fingertips:** Use TV SideView app to browse and control playback from your mobile device. - β€’ **Transform 2D into 3D Magic:** Upscale your favorite movies and shows into stunning 3D right at home. - β€’ **Cinematic 1080p Full HD Playback:** Experience razor-sharp Blu-ray visuals that bring every detail to life. - β€’ **Noise-Reduced Picture Perfection:** Enclosed drive and I/P noise reduction deliver crystal-clear, vibrant images. - β€’ **Stream Limitlessly with Super Wi-Fi:** Access 100+ apps like Netflix, YouTube & Hulu without buffering. ## Overview The Sony BDP-S5100 is a sleek 2013 3D Blu-ray player featuring Full HD 1080p playback, Wi-Fi connectivity with access to 100+ streaming apps, and 2D to 3D conversion technology. It supports Dolby Digital and DTS-HD Master Audio for immersive sound, offers mobile device control via TV SideView, and includes noise reduction for enhanced picture quality. Perfect for millennials seeking a premium yet affordable upgrade to their home entertainment setup. ## Description Immersive action and endless unready to discover a new universe? with 2d and 3d playback in full had, Wi-Fi and bright color enhancement with color, you're all set for planet entertainment. watch films, play games, browse the web or explore limitless online channels, all in pristine hd. see movies, sport and more in full had 3dplay the latest 3d Blu-ray disc trade; movies, see the sporting action in 3d or even upscale your favorite shows or DVDs from 2d to full had 3d. you'll be drawn into a 3d picture with such detail and clarity that it's easy to forget that you're watching in a different dimension. General information-manufacturer-Sony corporation : general information-manufacturer part number-bdps5100 : general information-manufacturer website address-sonny : general information-brand name-sonny : general information-product model-bdp-s5100 : general information-product name-bdp-s5100 smart Wi-Fi & 3d Blu-ray disc player : general information-product type-Blu-ray disc player : miscellaneous-package contents-bdp-s5100 smart Wi-Fi & amp; 3d Blu-ray disc player remote control : miscellaneous-dlna certified-yes : technical information-features-bd live Review: Exceeded my expectations - Everything worked perfectly out of the box. Netflix / desertcart Prime /Pandora etc etc all worked fine with the codes the player provides during setup or when using the first time. Absolutely no problems. Old DVD up-conversion looks sweet. Hookup was a snap (does NOT come with any HDMI or any other cables in the box), and I had some minor kludging to do, as some of my other equipment has been around for quite a while - but everything went smoothly. My old receiver has, along with 3 Toslinks, a default "coaxial" digital audio input for DVD players, and since the hi-quality :D gold shielded "digital audio" cable I foolishly ordered from Monoprice hadn't arrived yet, I just grabbed a cheap video composite rca cable I had laying around and used that. I'm used to good quality (for digital) 5:1 optical audio, and for the life of me I can't tell any difference (no crosstalk, buzz, interference or drops) using this cheap workaround rca cable (a short 6' run) - so I'll swap out when my "good" one gets here, - but just so you know, a cheap yellow video composite, or ANY cheap rca audio cable will likely work in a pinch (for short runs). If you don't have a "coaxial" digital rca input on your receiver, just get something like this: C2G / Cables to Go 40018 Coaxial to Optical Digital Audio Converter The picture quality right out of the box was impressive - if necessary I can even convert the HDMI output to DVI (via converter cable) to accommodate an older DLP Samsung tv, and though when I do this it degrades down to 1280Γ—720 it still looks great. I've seen no glitches, drop-outs etc so far, even when I hook it up to the older equipment. The icing on the cake was the network performance. I have a Netgear 802.11.N wireless router with wired gigabit ports, but even though the Sony player only has a 100baseT ethernet input (I did go wired RJ45, haven't tried wireless yet) the network speed is more than adequate - I have little to no download wait time for Netflix, desertcart Prime HD movies with 5:1 sound - and when I can dig up a good quality movie from one of those sites (full 5:1 / HD) everything looks and sounds great, with fast rewind / fast fwd / repeat over the network (Comcast "blast" testing at 50Mb+ down-speed) Lastly, what also impressed me was how painless it was to access all my multi-media from my PC with DLNA. My laptop saw the Sony player immediately on the network and vice versa - and with a few "share / permissions" tweaks on my laptop for security all my music, vids and pictures were immediately available on my tv. The only things the S5100 doesn't do that higher-end players do are 4K upscaling and "Skype on your TV" - but until prices for 4K come down a lot, I have no desire to shell out $$s for a 4K tv, and I Skype from my laptop. The included Opera browser imo is for me a waste of time - I use my laptop's browser. For $130 bucks, this thing exceeded my expectations in performance and literally painless setup. Easily worth the dough. As I try newer more tricky stuff in the future I may add some detail to this review, but honestly, after just a couple days and just the few things that I've done so far, I I have to give the BDP-S5100 my total recommendation for anyone looking for an affordable mid-range solution to media players. Review: Good Player With A Few Issues (RESOLVED) - I bought this to replace my Panny 210 and so far, it works well, with just a couple of complaints. Compared to the Panny 210, the unit is quieter and much quicker to load and play a BD. The UI is typical Sony and I like it, a lot. The wireless was easy to set up, and the firmware update was finished quickly.......... Make sure you turn the "BD Audio Mix" setting to OFF if you are connecting the player to an AV receiver that can decode DTS Master and Dolby HD signals, otherwise you won't get the best that Blu-ray has to offer. Now, as for the issues. The Pandora app takes much longer than I expected between songs. On my Sammy 6420 TV, it is no more than 5 seconds between songs and on my Onkyo 709 it is no more then 3 seconds, but on the S5100 it takes at least 15 seconds or more between songs........Pretty annoying. However, the YouTube and desertcart Prime apps both work great with no stuttering or buffering and I'm only on a 2.5mbps connection. The main issue: Today when I went to play Pandora it got stuck on the "Acquiring internet content 3/3" screen and would not load any smart apps. I turned it off/on and nothing, then I unplugged it for 5 minutes and plugged it back in, nothing, I rebooted my DSL ( even though the S5100 said that my connection was OK ), and still no joy. I read online that with some of its other players, Sony recommends to do a system reset to fix this, but I also read from users that a reset didn't do a thing, and they had to spend 20 minutes resetting up their player, so I didn't do it. I then got stubborn and tried to load Pandora again and let the machine idle on the "acquiring internet content" screen for 20+ minutes and it magically fixed itself. This would be a huge deal breaker if it becomes a trend. I will update with the results and adjust my rating when I get more time on the unit. If it happens again, it will be going back immediately, but if it was a one time fluke, then I will be more than happy to keep it. Hopefully Sony gets enough complaints regarding the Pandora app and sends out a firmware update to fix it. If that happens, and today's app issue never happens again, then this would be the perfect 5 star player......Time will tell. UPDATE 5/7/13: I read over on AVS Forum that it was recommended to disable the "Software Update Notification" setting (set to ON by default) to prevent the "acquiring internet content" freeze that I experienced. I did so the day I wrote this review and I have not had another issue since. The downside is I have to manually check for updates my self, but I personally prefer that as it's no different on how I handle Microsoft Updates for my computers. One check per month should be more than enough, but since it's so easy, you can do it at the end of every session as it takes under 15 seconds to complete. I could no longer take the Pandora & Slacker delays between songs, so I ditched them, and now just use my Samsung's Pandora app instead. If you have other smart machines in your home theater, then they probably have Pandora & Slacker on at least one of them, but if you're going to have to rely on the 5100's Pandora & Slacker apps, then be prepared to be frustrated. I raise my rating to 4 stars because of the simple fix for my main issue, and it only falls short of 5 stars because of the lazy apps. If Sony fixes them, then it's a 5 star machine......Overall, a very good player that (knock on wood) will live happily in my system for years to come. UPDATE 6/4/13 Today's firmware update completely fixed the Pandora app. Now there is only a 4 second delay between songs. I raised my rating to 5 stars. UPDATE 6/28/13 It's been 3 weeks since the firmware update that fixed Pandora and I'm happy to report that this is the only Pandora app that I use now. 3-5 seconds in between songs is awesome. Also, I re-enabled the "Software Update Notification" and I have not had the issue I mentioned above regarding the unit freezing on the "Acquiring internet content 3/3" screen, and I use it daily.............Typical Sony, find a problem, fix it........... I can't recommend this unit enough. UPDATE 9/1/13 We have been using the desertcart Instant app more than we ever have, and I am happy to report no issues. We are now on U-verse 6Mbps and that speed is fast enough to receive DD 5.1 when it's offered, also no stutters or freezes either and the video is above average for a streaming HD feed. The firmware updates have lessened as of late so it looks like Sony is happy with its current performance..........I know I am. UPDATE 5/20/14 It's been 13 months with many, many hours of use both as a Blu-ray player, as well as a streaming media player and I am happy to report there have been no major issues. Sure, there has been the occasional issue once or twice that turning it off/on resolves, but knock on wood, I have not had to do any type of soft/hard reset like unplugging or hitting the reset button in the settings. I would say that it gets used for 70% BD movies and 30% streaming as I now have a Roku3 that I rely on for streaming duties. I see no reason to pay more for the 2014 Sony when this model can be found for so much cheaper............... 5 stars easy. ## Features - Premium design and super Wi-Fi - 100+ streaming apps: Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and more - Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback with 2D to 3D conversion - Control and browse from mobile devices with TV SideView - Enclosed drive and I/P noise reduction for better picture ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00AWKC0JM | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo, Surround Sound | | Best Sellers Rank | #194,502 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #112 in Blu-Ray Disc Players | | Brand | Sony | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Television | | Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi | | Connector Type | HDMI | | Controller Type | Remote Control | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,596 Reviews | | File Format | AAC, AVI, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242858411 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1.69"W x 1.69"H | | Item Weight | 2.8 pounds | | Manufacturer | Sony | | Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc, DVD | | Mfr Part Number | BDP-S5100 | | Model Name | BDP-S5100 | | Model Number | BDP-S5100 | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Screen saving function | | Power Consumption | 14 watts | | Resolution | 1920x1080 | | Special Feature | Screen saving function | | Supported Audio Format | Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, Linear PCM | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.1 | | Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 | | UPC | 043396325050 799665005245 027242858411 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Video Encoding | H.264 | | Video Output Resolution | 1080p | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo, Surround Sound - **Brand:** Sony - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi - **Connector Type:** HDMI - **Item Weight:** 2.8 pounds - **Media Type:** Blu-Ray Disc, DVD - **Model Name:** BDP-S5100 - **Resolution:** 1920x1080 - **Special Feature:** Screen saving function ## Images ![Sony BDP-S5100 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi (2013 Model) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512GjTj9j-L.jpg) ![Sony BDP-S5100 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi (2013 Model) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ASwsPjCPL.jpg) ![Sony BDP-S5100 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi (2013 Model) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iVJvsOVnL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it support Netflix profiles?** A: Hello Daniel W., thank you for your message. In regards to your question, according to the specifications the unit does have Netflix as an application available. -Oscar. **Q: Does anyone use this Sony BDP-S5100 to get and watch Amazon Prime ?** A: we find it gets a more reliable wireless signal than the TV, so we use this as our primary method for watching Amazon Prime, Netflex, and Hulu Plus **Q: Is this wireless wifi or does it require direct connection to the modem?** A: Is wifi. After so much battle I realized that my out HDMI port is loose inside, hence the lack of picture on my screen. **Q: Is the top of this flat? Or raised,as it looks in the photo?** A: It is slightly raised- not flat on top. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceeded my expectations *by D***U on April 23, 2013* Everything worked perfectly out of the box. Netflix / Amazon Prime /Pandora etc etc all worked fine with the codes the player provides during setup or when using the first time. Absolutely no problems. Old DVD up-conversion looks sweet. Hookup was a snap (does NOT come with any HDMI or any other cables in the box), and I had some minor kludging to do, as some of my other equipment has been around for quite a while - but everything went smoothly. My old receiver has, along with 3 Toslinks, a default "coaxial" digital audio input for DVD players, and since the hi-quality :D gold shielded "digital audio" cable I foolishly ordered from Monoprice hadn't arrived yet, I just grabbed a cheap video composite rca cable I had laying around and used that. I'm used to good quality (for digital) 5:1 optical audio, and for the life of me I can't tell any difference (no crosstalk, buzz, interference or drops) using this cheap workaround rca cable (a short 6' run) - so I'll swap out when my "good" one gets here, - but just so you know, a cheap yellow video composite, or ANY cheap rca audio cable will likely work in a pinch (for short runs). If you don't have a "coaxial" digital rca input on your receiver, just get something like this: C2G / Cables to Go 40018 Coaxial to Optical Digital Audio Converter The picture quality right out of the box was impressive - if necessary I can even convert the HDMI output to DVI (via converter cable) to accommodate an older DLP Samsung tv, and though when I do this it degrades down to 1280Γ—720 it still looks great. I've seen no glitches, drop-outs etc so far, even when I hook it up to the older equipment. The icing on the cake was the network performance. I have a Netgear 802.11.N wireless router with wired gigabit ports, but even though the Sony player only has a 100baseT ethernet input (I did go wired RJ45, haven't tried wireless yet) the network speed is more than adequate - I have little to no download wait time for Netflix, Amazon Prime HD movies with 5:1 sound - and when I can dig up a good quality movie from one of those sites (full 5:1 / HD) everything looks and sounds great, with fast rewind / fast fwd / repeat over the network (Comcast "blast" testing at 50Mb+ down-speed) Lastly, what also impressed me was how painless it was to access all my multi-media from my PC with DLNA. My laptop saw the Sony player immediately on the network and vice versa - and with a few "share / permissions" tweaks on my laptop for security all my music, vids and pictures were immediately available on my tv. The only things the S5100 doesn't do that higher-end players do are 4K upscaling and "Skype on your TV" - but until prices for 4K come down a lot, I have no desire to shell out $$s for a 4K tv, and I Skype from my laptop. The included Opera browser imo is for me a waste of time - I use my laptop's browser. For $130 bucks, this thing exceeded my expectations in performance and literally painless setup. Easily worth the dough. As I try newer more tricky stuff in the future I may add some detail to this review, but honestly, after just a couple days and just the few things that I've done so far, I I have to give the BDP-S5100 my total recommendation for anyone looking for an affordable mid-range solution to media players. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Player With A Few Issues (RESOLVED) *by D***E on May 3, 2013* I bought this to replace my Panny 210 and so far, it works well, with just a couple of complaints. Compared to the Panny 210, the unit is quieter and much quicker to load and play a BD. The UI is typical Sony and I like it, a lot. The wireless was easy to set up, and the firmware update was finished quickly.......... Make sure you turn the "BD Audio Mix" setting to OFF if you are connecting the player to an AV receiver that can decode DTS Master and Dolby HD signals, otherwise you won't get the best that Blu-ray has to offer. Now, as for the issues. The Pandora app takes much longer than I expected between songs. On my Sammy 6420 TV, it is no more than 5 seconds between songs and on my Onkyo 709 it is no more then 3 seconds, but on the S5100 it takes at least 15 seconds or more between songs........Pretty annoying. However, the YouTube and Amazon Prime apps both work great with no stuttering or buffering and I'm only on a 2.5mbps connection. The main issue: Today when I went to play Pandora it got stuck on the "Acquiring internet content 3/3" screen and would not load any smart apps. I turned it off/on and nothing, then I unplugged it for 5 minutes and plugged it back in, nothing, I rebooted my DSL ( even though the S5100 said that my connection was OK ), and still no joy. I read online that with some of its other players, Sony recommends to do a system reset to fix this, but I also read from users that a reset didn't do a thing, and they had to spend 20 minutes resetting up their player, so I didn't do it. I then got stubborn and tried to load Pandora again and let the machine idle on the "acquiring internet content" screen for 20+ minutes and it magically fixed itself. This would be a huge deal breaker if it becomes a trend. I will update with the results and adjust my rating when I get more time on the unit. If it happens again, it will be going back immediately, but if it was a one time fluke, then I will be more than happy to keep it. Hopefully Sony gets enough complaints regarding the Pandora app and sends out a firmware update to fix it. If that happens, and today's app issue never happens again, then this would be the perfect 5 star player......Time will tell. UPDATE 5/7/13: I read over on AVS Forum that it was recommended to disable the "Software Update Notification" setting (set to ON by default) to prevent the "acquiring internet content" freeze that I experienced. I did so the day I wrote this review and I have not had another issue since. The downside is I have to manually check for updates my self, but I personally prefer that as it's no different on how I handle Microsoft Updates for my computers. One check per month should be more than enough, but since it's so easy, you can do it at the end of every session as it takes under 15 seconds to complete. I could no longer take the Pandora & Slacker delays between songs, so I ditched them, and now just use my Samsung's Pandora app instead. If you have other smart machines in your home theater, then they probably have Pandora & Slacker on at least one of them, but if you're going to have to rely on the 5100's Pandora & Slacker apps, then be prepared to be frustrated. I raise my rating to 4 stars because of the simple fix for my main issue, and it only falls short of 5 stars because of the lazy apps. If Sony fixes them, then it's a 5 star machine......Overall, a very good player that (knock on wood) will live happily in my system for years to come. UPDATE 6/4/13 Today's firmware update completely fixed the Pandora app. Now there is only a 4 second delay between songs. I raised my rating to 5 stars. UPDATE 6/28/13 It's been 3 weeks since the firmware update that fixed Pandora and I'm happy to report that this is the only Pandora app that I use now. 3-5 seconds in between songs is awesome. Also, I re-enabled the "Software Update Notification" and I have not had the issue I mentioned above regarding the unit freezing on the "Acquiring internet content 3/3" screen, and I use it daily.............Typical Sony, find a problem, fix it........... I can't recommend this unit enough. UPDATE 9/1/13 We have been using the Amazon Instant app more than we ever have, and I am happy to report no issues. We are now on U-verse 6Mbps and that speed is fast enough to receive DD 5.1 when it's offered, also no stutters or freezes either and the video is above average for a streaming HD feed. The firmware updates have lessened as of late so it looks like Sony is happy with its current performance..........I know I am. UPDATE 5/20/14 It's been 13 months with many, many hours of use both as a Blu-ray player, as well as a streaming media player and I am happy to report there have been no major issues. Sure, there has been the occasional issue once or twice that turning it off/on resolves, but knock on wood, I have not had to do any type of soft/hard reset like unplugging or hitting the reset button in the settings. I would say that it gets used for 70% BD movies and 30% streaming as I now have a Roku3 that I rely on for streaming duties. I see no reason to pay more for the 2014 Sony when this model can be found for so much cheaper............... 5 stars easy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great player. That being said, let me point out a few issues. *by T***0 on January 8, 2014* Let me start by saying I think this is one of the best blu-ray players on the market. If not the best. However, there are a few things that Sony *STILL* can't get right after several years. This is my third Sony branded BDP-series player in five years. The long and short of it is the player does its basic functions - playback, internet connectivity, interactivity - all extremely well. However, Sony still continues to have weird proprietary issues, as they've had throughout all their history, which keeps this player from being basically perfect. To start: 1. Controls are inconsistent throughout the internet apps. Some (like Netflix) let you exit through the "return" button. Hulu requires you to hit the HOME button. On-screen keyboards are different throughout every single app. I know the individual service providers are often to blame for this, but Sony could have done a little about it. Other devices do. Having different onscreen keyboards is really frustrating. 2. STILL, in 2014, onscreen keyboards are sluggish and difficult to use. 3. Speaking of keyboards, one of the nice features of this player is that it supports a USB keyboard. But good luck finding one it supports. The specs say it supports "101 keyboard" - that's all.. Which isn't even a thing. I imagine they mean a 101 *key* keyboard, which is pretty much impossible to find anymore. Several USB keyboards I tried didn't work. The popular Logitech Unifying wireless keyboards, which work with everything else from my Stanton SCS-4DJ DJ console to my cable box, do not work with this player. As a software engineeer, I can tell you this is just pure laziness. There is no reason they couldn't have simply written in support for the entire standard USB HID keyboard class, vs narrowing it down to a much tighter keyboard spec. Much simpler and cheaper devices handle this just fine. Keyboards aren't exactly complex; they've been around a little while. This could easily be fixed with a firmware update - lets hope Sony takes care of it. 4. The Hulu app is strangely sluggish compared to others 5. Despite a dedicated button for "SEN" (Sony Entertainment Network) on the remote, I repeatedly have tried but have not been able to get it to work. I simply get an "An Error Occured" screen. It works fine on my two PS3s and other Sony BDP. Makes no sense. I'll keep trying (EDIT: It eventually started working after about 3 hours. Mysterious.) 6. Again, maybe I'm asking too much (since I own other players like an OPPO) - but WHY can't Sony integrate some simple support for formats that they (god forbid) don't own? Nobody ever wins in these stupid standards fights. Why no FLAC disc support? Why SACD, but no HDCD or DVD-A? Of course I know the answers to these questions - especially when dealing with Sony - it's pure Not Invented Here Syndrome. Sony has gotten better about that (fie, Memory Stick!) - but they still play this game for some reason. 7. The pyramid shape, while cute, is really impractical. 8. Lots of the included "100+ apps" (they are using some creative math here) and channels are really crufty and kitschy. YuppTV? The Wiggles? Billabong? Red Bull TV? "CelebTV"? I have no idea what Opera is doing with the "Opera TV Store" which is completely analogous to the Sony Entertainment Network, just with fewer choices plus some games. Trying to remain relevant, I guess, with yet another App/Movie/Game store. Yawn. How many of these icons will do nothing in 6-12 months? Most if not all. It's starting to look like the old days of preloaded PC crapware. I'm all for choice, but some of this stuff is just garbage. 9. FacebookTV. Automatically broadcasts to the world the title of what you're watching. I'm not sure what kind of person this is for. I find it weird. Really weird. I can see no purpose for it existing other than for Facebook to grab metadata for targeted advertising. This trend disturbs me. Before you know it, Coke cans will be wired and will broadcast to Facebook "Steve just enjoyed a Refreshing Coca-Cola (TM)!" Gah. 10. Only 100mbit wired Ethernet and 2.4GHz only, not 5GHz. Booo. And the biggest pain in the ass (and hey Amazon, here's looking at you): Sony STILL makes you sign up for their stupid Bravia service portal to use certain providers, namely Amazon Instant Video. Confusingly, the Amazon app provides a 5-character code that you'd think would register you on Amazon's site - specifically because they list Sony BRAVIA directly on that page AND also ask for a 5-character code! But no, the code is for another website, BRAVIA branded, (internet.sony.tv/customer - now strangely called "My Essentials", but still branded as "My Bravia" once you sign in) which entails even more convoluted registration hoops. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Why are some Sony devices, called Bravia, registered directly through Amazon - while others, NOT called Bravia but when using Amazon, are registered through "My Bravia"? Mind boggling. Marketers: You are a scourge. This is the game you have to play to use Pandora, Amazon and Vudu. A further note: This is also COMPLETELY separate from the Sony Entertainment Network (also known as the Playstation Network) with which you also have to register your device. Why all these disparate services, Sony!?? All being said, I admit I'm probably being picky. At $100, this device does more than anyone would have dreamed even three years ago - and does it very, very well. It really is one of the best players out there. That being said, it's 2014, and there's really no excuse for a lot of the annoyances that come with consumer electronics these days, especially from a major brand like Sony. Sony needs to get their marketing department out of their product design and go back to good engineering. So, on the positive side, real quick - I'm just saying what others have said: 1. Fast and responsive. 2. Picture quality is near perfect 3. Audio quality is near perfect 4. Discs load fast 5. Wi-fi is fast, and streaming is high quality and smooth 6. Support for DLNA. Even recognized my Logitech media server (Squeezebox). Nice. 7. Two USB ports and mass storage support 8. I am liking the move to smaller form factor (despite the weird top panel) 9. Dedicated Netflix button is cool. I'm sure was the result of millions of dollars paid to guys in suits to negotiate what anyone else would consider a five minute decision, but cool nonetheless. 10. Plays FLAC (Over USB) and MKV. Something Sony wouldn't have dreamed of supporting a few years back. Good on them. 11. Gracenote support is excellent. Sony acts like this is new / unique to them (it's not) - but it's great. 12. Their "Super Wi-Fi" implementation does truly seem to work better. 13. Upscaled DVDs look great on it. 14. Netflix supports SuperHD on this. Looks great. Better than my AppleTV and Roku. The jury is still out on: 1. 2D to 3D conversion. Not sure why you'd use this. Then again I think 3DTV in general is one of the biggest gimmicks dropped on the buying public since Microsoft Bob, so if you're a 3D fan, ignore what I'm saying. 2. 'TV SideView'. Sounds like another proprietary mobile device "enhancement" slash remote app. Perhaps it will alleviate my keyboard complaints. I'll give it a go and report back. We'll see. All in all a great player. If you're in doubt, this IS the one to get. But it isn't the walk-on-water device some web reviews are making it out to be. Well worth the price even at $200. 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