Sharp BD-HP20S

I can't believe what a frustrating experience just owning this POS was. I consider myself reasonably technically savvy, I update firmware, etc...

I can't believe what a frustrating experience just owning this POS was. I consider myself reasonably technically savvy, I update firmware, etc...

The player is unremarkable in most respects. Picture and sound quality are okay and the controls are fairly average.

I would not recommend this. The biggest selling point is the interface with a Sharp TV, and that is plagued with problems, particular the incompatible video format.

I would not recommend this. The biggest selling point is the interface with a Sharp TV, and that is plagued with problems, particular the incompatible video format.

This player takes an a bit longer to load and I've noticed that you have to "reset" the player more often than not. However, I have no complaints when this player finally gets going it is what you expect from a Blu Ray player, excellent picture and sound.

Only had trouble on one DVD and was able to go out to the Sharp website to get the firmware download to correct the problem. It was very easy to accomplish with a memory stick. Always be sure to check the Sharp website for updates if you have problems.

Had this player since January, froze ALOT, kept the firmware current on player, constantly dropped audio during playback, awkward setup for firmware updates. kept out hope for update to correct problems, gave up, returned to best buy and exchanged for...

Had this player since January, froze ALOT, kept the firmware current on player, constantly dropped audio during playback, awkward setup for firmware updates. kept out hope for update to correct problems, gave up, returned to best buy and exchanged for...

I have discovered that my Blue Ray player will not play certain Blue Ray movies, specifically, Alvin & the Chipmunks, and Juno. The BD disk is read fine, but fails to load the menu resulting with the inability to play the movie. Performing a system...