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The BDP-S790 is Sony's current top-of-the-range Blu-ray player (until the BDP-S5100 is launched next month, that is) and as such it's crammed with all of Sony's most advanced features and tricks. These include built-in Wi-Fi, access to Sony's Entertainmen...
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Generous feature list, Stunning pictures, Slick operating system...
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No DivX support, Menu not ideal for web content selection, Not cheap...
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Quite simply, the BDP-S790 is a brilliant Blu-ray player. Its top-drawer feature list (headlined by Sony's generous range of internet apps and futureproofed 4K upscaling), its slim, living room friendly design and nigh-on flawless pictures make this one o...
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We really liked how fast the BDP-S790 was to respond to remote control commands, and how swift it was to navigate through menus and enter applications. It loaded Blu-ray and DVD movies roughly on par with competitors, booting into the menu of our t...
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Sony's latest, best Blu-ray player is a little pricier than the competition, but it has a few features that make it stand out from the crowd. We think Sony's hit a winner with the BDP-S790's speed and diverse range of features...
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T3.com
Updated: 2013-02-14 09:51:17
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The Sony BDP-S790 may stand just 42mm tall, but its spec is towering. This Smart spinner offers unfettered access to the Sony Entertainment Network , packs the brand's most advanced picture processing to date and introduces 4k resolution upscaling to Blu-...
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Outstanding image quality, Multimedia file support, Plenty of Smart TV choice...
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Noisy disc transport, Xrossmediabar UI looks dated, No FLAC audio file support...
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Sony's top-end Blu-ray player for 2013 is largely unchanged from 2012’s top model, but this isn’t a bad thing as the S790 was one of the most comprehensive Blu-ray players of last year. With Wi-Fi, Smart TV features and 4K upscaling, its feature set sh...
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This highly specified player looks phenomenal and is bursting with features...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2013-04-12 08:26:15
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The BDP-S790 Blu-ray player is Sony's flagship model for 2012, boasting 3D Blu-ray support and a 4K upscaling function. This new top-of-the-range device opens the door to 4K—or Ultra High... Sony's range of Blu-ray players is growing up fast. As well as...
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Sleek design, Two USB ports, WiFi connectivity builtin, XrossMediaBar menu is fast and effective, Remote control app for Android and iOS, Accurately rendered image...
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2Dto3D conversion function isn't up to much, 4K upscaling function is mostly about marketing...
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The Sony BDP-S790 picks up where the BDP-S780 left off. With a sleek design, an impeccable finish, plenty of functions and great picture quality, nothing is left to chance. All in all, this is an excellent Blu-ray player. The only minor setback for some u...
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The will be the Blu-ray machine to beat this year – or at least that's what its manufacturer hopes. After all, when it comes to entry-level players, Sony has been one of the most consistent performers over the past couple of years: it's battled with P...
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Excellent features and slick, user-friendly interface, subtle detail in picture is delivered with ease, refined sound, future-proofed for 4K displays, smooth motion handling...
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Nothing of note...
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There's no doubt a feature like the 4K upscaling will only appeal to those who have deep pockets or who want to consider themselves futureproofed should a flotilla of 4K screens arrive in the near future.But looking past that, the Sony BDP-S790 is still a...
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Sitting proudly at the top of Sony's current Blu-ray player range, the BDP-S790 comes with all the bells and whistles you'd expect. Not only does it play 3D Blu-ray discs and SACD hi-res music, but it can also stream content from Sony's online portal and...
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Generous feature list, Stunning pictures, Easy to use, Excellent web content...
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Pricey, No DivX playback...
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If you're looking for a Blu-ray player that offers features aplenty, the best web content in the business and stunning pictures, then the BDP-S790 is the deck for you. And if you have half an eye on buying a 4K TV in the near future then rest assured thi...
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The latest flagship in Sony's Blu-ray player fleet is surprisingly self-effacing. It's priced at just over 200 notes and has a relatively generic design (slim, black, gently curved in places), yet it packs a forward-looking feature set that few players at...
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Powerful AV performance, with good SD upscaling, excellent IPTV selection, wide multimedia file support...
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Lightweight build quality, Xross Media Bar is a clunky way to navigate the Sony Entertainment Network...
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As the creators of the Blu-ray format, Sony are always expected to deliver when it comes to their disc players and never more so than with their latest flagship model - the BDP-S790. Expectations have been high since the player was announced earlier in th...
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Untampered 1080p Playback, Excellent scaling of DVDs, Impressive handling of interlaced signals, SACD playback, Built-in WiFi, Extensive VoD Services, Media streaming works very well, Stylish and solid construction, Remote app is very good, Superb energy...
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Disc loading is slow - especially DVDs, No 7.1 analogue audio outputs...
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Stuff magazine Thu, Oct 11 2012, 3:13PM The BDP-S790 is Sony’s new flagship Blu-ray player, the latest weapon in the Japanese giant’s fight to regain the home entertainment high ground. Its powerful 4K-capable video upscaling is a unique feature a...
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Packs some serious image quality, Sounds great, too, Comes with a number of useful apps...
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Stylish but not radical, Jury's out on the 4k upscaling...
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Fabulous performance, impressive specs, superb usability: meet the new leader of the budget Blu-ray player pack...
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