Sharp BD-AMS20U

Sharp BD-AMS20U
alaScore 96

37 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the reliability and size are overall positive. The value for money and image quality also get good comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Sharp BD-AMS20U is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Sharp BD-AMS20U Blu-ray Player Reviewed

 

Sharp introduced two models of Blu-ray players last year. The top tier of the two was the BD-AMS20U, reviewed and put to the test here by HomeTheaterReview.com writer Adrienne Maxwell.

The BD-AMS20U is a 3D-capable Blu-ray player ; The player has internal decoding and bitstream output of high-resolution audio sources ; Wired or wireless network connectivity is available. The player comes with a USB WiFi adapter ; The player has an...

Sharp's "smart" Web offerings aren't as extensive as some of its competitors, and features like YouTube playback and DLNA streaming did not work reliably ; Disc-tray operations are fairly loud ; This model does not include dual HDMI outputs to send...

As a Blu-ray player, the BD-AMS20U is a solid performer, offering good speed and reliability. However, at the $149.99 price point, the BD-AMS20U faces a lot of competition from rivals like Panasonic, LG, Sony, and Samsung that have much better "smart"...

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Easy to operate for kids

 

Nice bluray player. Remote works with Sharp 60" tvThis product has... Useful Internet-enabled features, Easy to use controlsAbout me... Parent with movie watching kids, Avid movie watcher, Love to stream movies

Works great with Sharp tv

No problems

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Very good DVD player with excellent internet featu

 

I purchased this unit because I needed a 3D blue ray player that would connectto my home network and play burned dvds. I tried a high end Panasonic unit prior to this and returned it because of its poor performance with burned dvds. Most of the dvds...

Plays the majority of burned dvds

Ocassionally has difficulty with burned DVDs

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Great 3D Picture

 

Awsome picture with 3D Glasses!!!!!!!!!!Great sound and clear picture.This product has... Easy to use controlsAbout me... Avid movie watcher

3D

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Player is good

 

Good bluray player but menu looks outdated. Kind of slow to load but other than that, it worksThis product has... Great DVD upconversion, Slow load time, Good connection options, Easy to use controlsAbout me... Casual movie watcher, Parent with movie...

picture

menu looks outdated

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This device was a nightmare to setup unless your c

 

This device was a nightmare to setup unless your component was the latest on the market.About me... Avid movie watcher, Love to stream movies

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Excellent Blu-Ray Player

 

I connected this Blu-Ray player to my new Sony Receiver (Model#STRDN1030) which is connected to my 60" Sharp LED TV. The picture is amazing and it was so easy to set up, just plug in the power and HDMI and you are done. A previous review stated that it...

Everything

Nothing

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poor value for $$$

 

I returned this item after many attempts to connect to my wireless. I wanted it primarily to stream Netflix etc.... I bought a ROKU instead which worked beautifully.About me... Casual movie watcher

nice picture with DVDs

poor connectivity

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Shows great Blue Ray and 3D movies

 

Easy to set-up and wonderful to watch great moviesThis product has... Great DVD upconversion, Good connection options, Easy to use controlsAbout me... Budget Conscious, Parent with movie watching kids, Avid movie watcher, Love to stream movies

quality of picture

no complaints

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It's a decent blu-ray player

 

It's a decent blu-ray player, given the price (at the time purchased).This product has... Slow load time, Easy to use controlsAbout me... Budget Conscious, Casual movie watcher, Love to stream movies

Good price at the time

Takes a while for disc to load

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