Sony BDP-S185

379 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 7 expert reviews and 372 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 87/100 and users rate it 81/100. The average review date is Jun 30, 2012. We have compared these reviews to 35446 reviews from other Blu-ray Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 94/100 = Excellent. Last update: May 18, 2013.

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(Based on 379 reviews)

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Expert review by: Adrienne Maxwell (hometheaterreview.com)

Sony BDP-S185 Blu-ray Player Reviewed

Blu-ray players have become more and more ubiquitous in consumer's homes, but the best ones still cost more. But that is not always the case, as Adrienne Maxwell reveals in this review of the Sony BDP-S185 Blu-ray player.

The BDP-S185 is a "smart" Blu-ray player with access to many video- and music-on-demand services, including Netflix, VUDU, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Pandora, and more ; The player offers good speed and reliability for BD/DVD playback,...

This player is not 3D-ready ; The BDP-S185 does not support wireless network connectivity ; The only analog connection is a basic A/V output with stereo audio ; It lacks internal memory to store BD-Live content, and there's only one USB port for both...

All in all, I was quite impressed the BDP-S185 for the money. It's a nice little budget player that would make a great addition to a secondary TV, especially if you're already thinking about adding a streaming media player to said TV. For a price equal...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: CanadianHitmanX (cnet.com)

Amazing Blu-Ray Player!

After reading reviews on many Blu-Ray players this one seemed to be on of the best. And I am so glad I got this one for Christmas. Blu-Ray's look simply outstanding. Clear and crisp picture. Amazing sound. Even standard DVD's look 100% clearer when you...

Loads Blu-Ray's & DVD's fast ; Up-scales DVD's (with HDMI) ; Jaw-dropping picture and sound ; Syncs perfectly with my Sony TV ; Very small and compact ; Easy navigation ; Loads of extras with Internet connection ; Price: $99.99

Starting the player itself is kind of slow ; Shutdown time can be slow ; No WI-FI ; Blu-Ray's start up from beginning of disc each time

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: Mike (newegg.com)

BDP 185

I was surprised by all the online apps included with the BDP 185 ; Runs BD live with non Sony USB flash drive

All most too small and no status display on the front of the player

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: OliverWJ (newegg.com)

So far, quite good

Seems like a good low-cost option for Blu-ray capability and (non-Wifi) streaming. No regrets so far with a refurbished item.

Have tried Blu-ray, DVD-R and Netflix streaming. All work fine. DVD up-converting looks sharp

A bit difficult to change the settings so that a 4:3 dvd doesn't get stretched

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: NextDay (newegg.com)

Not this one

Fast loading, great price

Stay away. Sorry 'bout that, this player has the Cinavia virus

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: mimi2000 (bestbuy.com)

Great Blue Ray for the price

Great Blue ray. I would recommend it. It is worth it.This product has... Great DVD upconversion, Good connection options

compact size that doesn't take a lot of space works great

the control not so easy to navigate, but am getting better

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: scootertrash (bestbuy.com)

So much better that a DVD player.

Only issue with this unit is the inability to connect to SiriusXM but the other music services that can be connected to are good.This product has... Useful Internet-enabled features, Good connection options, Easy to use controlsAbout me... Budget...

Internet accessability

Cannot connect to SiriusXM

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Mitzigolf (bestbuy.com)

Frustrating!!!!

After we bought this, we realized that it did not have wireless internet. I guess its our fault, so we really did not get to use it. We took it back and switched it for something that was awful.About me... Avid movie watcher, Love to stream movies

Lots of features

No wireless internet

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Princess88 (bestbuy.com)

Great quality and ease of use.

Great quality for the price. Easy to use without a bunch of buttons I don't need.This product has... Great DVD upconversion, Good connection options, Easy to use controls

Easy to use

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: elzdporter (bestbuy.com)

Good player

Good player for general use. If used in a child's room make certain it's turned off after use as it freezes up if left on to long and sometimes requires being unplugged and plugged back in to get it to play again.This product has... Great DVD...

Good price, easy set up, easy to use

If left on to long it will freeze up

Jan, 2013

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