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P45+ upgrade worth it?
April 03, 2013, 11:13:19 PM »
Should I trade in my P45+ for the new back? Yes or no? and Why besides the obvious screen and BS dynamic range increase ( I dont believe it ).
And What is a used P45+ worth these days .
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Re: P45+ upgrade worth it?
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April 03, 2013, 11:24:38 PM »
Next generation P65+ is better image-quality wise than the older P45+, long exposure capability notwithstanding; IQ series of MFDB is better than P65+ and are
definitely better than the P45+
. You'll just have to see it to believe it!
IQ260 is a worthwhile upgrade.
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April 04, 2013, 03:19:24 AM »
Just wondering,
Does your current P45+ back fulfill your needs, or does it fall short in a particular area that a newer back might be able to fill?
I'm only asking because it seems that many people(not saying you of course
) seem to have "upgrade fever", where they feel they NEED the latest tech. I've worked for a guy here in LA on occasion that still shoots with a few Leaf Valeo 22mp backs. They REQUIRE tethering, no screens even
. Even though he has tried out the latest ones to the market(IQ/Credo's), he felt that he and his clients were/are happy with what these Valeo 22mp backs(each with probably over 500k shots each(he does a lot of focus stacking/comp stuff) are capable of delivering, even in today's 80 megapixel-laden wonderworld
However, If you feel you want the latest and greatest, no worries! There's lots of wonderful options out there at the moment!
But if your current P45+ back delivers the goods, why not stick with it?
Last Edit: April 04, 2013, 03:21:20 AM by DanielStone
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April 04, 2013, 04:42:28 AM »
As the absolute image quality of backs have got better and better it's harder and harder to justify upgrade based on image quality alone. Few applications need more than what a P45+ can deliver.
You'll get higher resolution, more accurate color, and a better user interface. Up to you if it's worth the money.
The dynamic range
better but it's not bad with the P45+ already, and I think the value of being able to dig one extra stop or so into darkness often is exaggerated, even for me that shoot landscapes and has less control of lighting.
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Re: P45+ upgrade worth it?
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April 04, 2013, 09:30:19 AM »
Quote from: kerian on April 03, 2013, 11:13:19 PM
Should I trade in my P45+ for the new back? Yes or no? and Why besides the obvious screen and BS dynamic range increase (I don't believe it ).
I wouldn't "believe" the increase in dynamic range on blind faith. I would instead suggest you have a Phase One partner provide you the opportunity to do your own testing (in whatever your normal shooting environment is). Because it is a reality; the increase in sensor quality (color, tonality, dynamic range, shooting speed) since 2005 when the KAF-39000 sensor was released are real (wouldn't you be surprised if that weren't the case). You can read a bit about the
sensor in the IQ260
here. But the only meaningful way to evaluate that is not a numeric comparison (X stops vs XX stops) or another user report, but to go take pictures (relevant to your intended use) with both and make your own evaluation.
Since you haven't given us any information about what you shoot, how you shoot, or what you consider important. So here is a fairly comprehensive list of other advantages that may or may not be relevant to your needs:
- more resolution, 60mp rather than 39mp. This gives you additional flexibility to print larger, crop tighter, use verticals from horizontals, pull "detail" shots from "overall" shots (i.e. pull a headshot from a full-length shot)
- No issues with firewire power on iMacs/Laptops**
- Ability to sync at 1/1600 when using DF+LS lenses***
- Long exposures are taken at a base ISO140 rather than base ISO50; shooting an architectural scene at dusk might take 20 seconds rather than 60****
- Camera control when tethered (AFD1/2/3, AF/DF/DF+)
- Faster readout
- Sensor+ for higher ISO, faster shooting, smaller files (15mp up to ISO3200 up to 1.4 frames per second)
- Larger sensor (1.0 crop rather than 1.1 crop), makes your wides wider and your wide-open shots shallower in DOF (assuming you frame the same image)
- Subjective opinion (shared by nearly all our users that have transitioned): smoother tonality, better color especially in skin tones and subtle greens
- graphical or numerical readout of horizon and pitch through user interface, accurate to nearest 0.2 degrees
- one-click correction of horizon and perspective in C1 for one image, or for many images at once
- focus mask in-back, especially useful for fine tuning focus or very fast differential focus comparison (think an eye doctors line "better on A, or B")
- accurate 100% review on the LCD, of all images when shooting untethered, or for the more recent 10 images when shooting tethered
- built-in wifi for wireless review on an iPad/iPhone/iPodTouch without tethering. Might be useful for you, an assistant, an art director, a stylist etc. This includes the ability to rate the images (which will show up in Capture One downstream), check 100%, control and trigger the camera, see a histogram, and either show images as they are shot, or review past images as you continue to shoot
- adjustable highlight warning level
- highlight warning can be set to flash in the thumbnail next to the larger-unimpinged image (allowing you to quickly notice when you are blowing a highlight without interrupting your view of the overall image)
- a Thumbnail view allowing you to quickly scan through many hundreds of images
- IIQ-S (the lossy compressed format) is improved, making it a relevant tool in more situations. This reduces raw file size by 40-60% with only a very minor change in image quality.
- adjustable grids and guides on the LCD
- customizable splash screen (very minor point, but a "nice touch" to see your logo pop up on set)
*USB3 is in final beta testing now for the IQ1 (available to users via their dealer) and is already active in the prototype IQ2 models.
**With a P+ back you are sometimes required to run off the back's battery power during a tethered shoot. This occurs when the laptop/iMac doesn't produce sufficient/consistent firewire power
***P45+ is limited to 1/800
****Both backs require a dark frame after exposure
Last Edit: April 04, 2013, 10:06:02 AM by Doug Peterson
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Re: P45+ upgrade worth it?
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April 05, 2013, 02:13:42 PM »
I'm in the same boat Kerian. I have used a P45+ for maybe 5 years or so and it has been great. I passed on the P65+ and on the IQ160, so I'm not just upgrading whenever something new comes along. I was out shooting with an IQ260 prototype this week and it was great to work with. Doug covered all of the major points feature wise, but the images we shot were really nice compared to the P45+. Tons of detail and very little noise. This a skyline view at dusk and night. I did some shots at 30" at iso50, which were amazing and after putting an ND filter on and stopping down to f16, we did some long exposures, up to 8 minutes. I rarely shoot that long, but its nice that the 1 minute range is very clean. The interface is great of course too, as long as you like quick and easy. I shoot tethered most of the time, but this shot we did right to the card with a 120mm N lens on an Alpa MAX. This lens is fussy to focus, its never quite at infinity no matter how far away your are from your subject, but using the LCD screen, the focus mask, and the iPad we could verify focus very easily with each method. Any one of them would work alone though. I'm looking forward to the upgrade. From a business point of view, I feel I'll be able to shoot faster (faster focus checking, live view on the LCD) and respond better to changing conditions, and also have even better files to work with. Might even get a DF camera! A P45+ might be worth more in trade-in than on the street, at least in the early days of the IQ2s. I may have made that up, but I think that's close to being correct, check with your dealer.
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Re: P45+ upgrade worth it?
Reply #6 on:
April 06, 2013, 02:26:29 PM »
I think the difference of image quality is real and at the same time, it can be a little exaggerated
It's a good advice to maintain some kind of emotional distance to our desire to get the best possible equipment for our photography, my personal opinion only...Let's maintain some kind of distance to the desire.. if possible. To me, two-step approach seems to be a good way...like from p25 to p65( rather than p45 to p65) which has a quite nice upgrade... of course, even this upgrade doesn't guarantee a better photography. It provides a better and convenient tool for it. For some reasons, I like the photographer who can make wonderful pictures with not so expensive equipment
One of my college teachers wanted to have a leica but to her it was too expensive, she got a cheaper Japanese camera and made wonderful pictures. Of course, with a leica, she would be happy too. She was a journalism_fine art photographer. So.. it can be a little different..to other areas of photography..
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Last Edit: April 06, 2013, 02:49:21 PM by studio347
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April 14, 2013, 10:03:30 AM »
Many people think the operative question is: "does the equipment you have now give you all that you need?"
That is not completely true, in my opinion.
Many times you will be quite happy with what you have, not knowing what else is out there.
P45+ is already two generations behind, as was correctly pointed out.
I believe IQ will give you palpable improvements and benefits in image quality, and quite likely clients and projects as well.
I agree DR is BS, but the overall feel and impression of the image improves from one generation to the next, usually.
Many times people told me I am wasting money in upgrading equipment, as the clients can't tell the difference anyway.
But still with the improvement of equipment, I am able to deliver better color and resolution, and I can definitely see the commercial benefit coming, even if it takes a couple of years to fully manifest. Clients see your images around and appreciate a high end look.
I believe the operative questions should be:
- Does your photography business have a positive momentum?
- Do your revenues allow you the expenditure?
If so, then you should do it, IMO.
For me, I try to stay conservative with my expenses, and also I can't afford $50K buys, so I would be quite happy to upgrade to P65+ and stay one generation behind, at a cost that makes sense to me.
Last Edit: April 14, 2013, 12:42:30 PM by sbernthal
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Re: P45+ upgrade worth it?
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April 21, 2013, 07:29:42 PM »
I'd kill for a P45+! Full frame (no noticeable crop factor), 1 hour exposure times, and 39MP. In real world applications, what can I do with 60MP that I can't do with 39MP??? 80MP...OK, there's quite a bit more detail there. For the size prints I make though, it wouldn't make that much difference.
The image quality of the IQ backs are better of course, but incremental (I say incremental because the image quality of the P45+ is still outstanding). The features that attract me most about the IQ backs are the touchscreen controls and the ability to send images directly to a tablet (at least with the IQ2 series). Both are extremely attractive when you are on location and don't want to drag a tethered laptop around (think beach with lots of salt water!). The price difference for those two features plus an incremental difference in image quality just wouldn't be worth it for me personally though.
Last Edit: April 21, 2013, 07:37:04 PM by JabariHunt
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April 21, 2013, 09:30:14 PM »
guys, just my 2 cents!
there is this guy opening a thread, asking if its worth upgrading from a p45+ towards the IQ series.
1. why is a guy owning a p45+ in need to ask for such advice?
isn't he a pro who should know this kind of stuff? even amateurs owning such pro gear know their stuff about it.
2. this guy doesn't reply to any further asked questions. Meh!
It's just my opinion but I'd ignore such posts after a day or two.
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Re: P45+ upgrade worth it?
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April 21, 2013, 11:24:00 PM »
Having owned and shot with a P45+ for several years, the move to the IQ160 was a impressive for me. I was not and still am not that concerned about 1 hour exposures, 30 min etc with a MF Digital. But the Dynamic range improvement between the P45+ and IQ160/P65+ is considerable.
1. Much better control with highlights, the P45+ for me was almost always a multiexposure back, it was very easy to blow highlights and once blown there was no recovery.
2. Vastly improvement shadow details. The P45+ tended to give a mushy look to details that were in heavy shadow, sure you can exposure for them, but then you had blown highlights.
3. Greatly improved iso 800 and above. My P45+ even with the latest firmware was a iso400 max back in most conditions. You also started to visually see loss of saturation past iso200.
4. Already mentioned, but the added features of the IQ series, are very helpful.
5. Color to my eye greatly improved also, just better out the gate.
Still the best solution, if you can, demo with a dealer, side by side and see the results from your shooting. Everyone has their own style of shooting.
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May 06, 2013, 03:28:17 PM »
Quote from: drevil on April 21, 2013, 09:30:14 PM
1. why is a guy owning a p45+ in need to ask for such advice?
isn't he a pro who should know this kind of stuff? even amateurs owning such pro gear know their stuff about it.
I frankly don't see what's wrong with the OP's question. After all, knowledge doesn't come by spontaneous enlightenment while you're sleeping, but by asking stuff (at least for me). I'm a P45+ amateur user myself who pondered the same question a while ago (and I came to the conclusion "meh, that upgrade is not going to happen right now"). But still, I read the thoughts of others in this thread with interest.
One additional issue to think about from my point of view: is it really just the P45+ upgrade you're looking at? Or won't you need a DF body too and D lenses to make the most of the increased resolution and integrated control features of the back, as well as a faster Mac/PC to process the larger files, and finally a larger printer to produce prints which show the difference? It's not unlike a car purchase - all these little extras tend to add up, you know...
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May 06, 2013, 07:40:32 PM »
Hi Iam a also upgrading to the IQ260 Ive been using a p65 for 5 years.My friend and I
were on top of the mountain shooting fall color landscapes.we came to a overlook where
we have a 180 horizonial view looking out over the mountains and we had color in the foreground and
killer god beams all across the valley.We both have arca tec cameras.We both used the same lens and same shutter and f stop
on both cameras.we also were using ND grads, 5 stop hards to control the beams of very bright light.I could not believe
the differance in the two lcd screens you could see the whole scene perfect on IQ back no so on my p65. So the
IQ series has larger better lcd, and shows better range.I will like the longer exposure times also
John A.Smith
Hendersonville, NC
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Told you dudes.
No way in hell he touches that Penn State job when they open that search.
Told you dudes.
No way in hell he touches that Penn State job when they open that search.
Great..Lets hope he is not pulling a Nick Saban.
He never was going to leave. I never once worried about it. He's not that kind of guy.
Up next, contract extension to further solidify it.
Talk about wiggle room. The question is, is he on Penn State's short list? If not, than I would believe him when he says he will be the head coach at Miami in 2012. Even Nick Saban made a stronger "I'm not leaving" statement when he was with the Dolphins.I believe I'm going to be the head coach at Miami in 2012, that's correct.
don't be too sure Nublar. The rumor up here is that the Board of Trustee Members have sent out a memo saying NO former PSU assistants will be considered for the job, just as nobody with any connection is being considered for AD.
Like I said before, I doubt Penn State would even make that call. This scandal Penn State has is hurting bad. They know they need to move away with from this. They can't bring in a former player who played under Sandusky. It makes ZERO sense. New coach will already have to answer questions about something he had no part off. It would be dumb to hire someone who had ties to it all.
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In fact, Blu-ray's 1080p picture is a perfect match for the 1080p screens found on most current TVs. Blu-ray movies also offer the most precise and realistic surround sound you can get. These players do a terrific job with standard DVDs, too you'll see a cleaner, clearer picture with every disc in your collection. Many Blu-ray players can connect to the Internet for watching online movies from Netflix® and other video services. Sony BDP-S3100 Reviews Average Customer Review: 60 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Good player... Written By DariusB, Boise, ID on Monday, March 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) No complaints...was easy to set-up and works as expected. Basically just wanted a decent quality blue-ray / dvd player and I think that's what I got. We already had a Roku so I have not used the networking aspect of the player yet. However, getting it on my home network was very easy, so I'm pleased with the set-up and the play quality is great - as expected. Pros: Price and functinoality. Cons: None. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Very happy Written By FXRTED, NW-IOWA on Friday, February 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) easy to set up. great picture, loads fast, so far no cons Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Blu-Ray player Written By Vettefan400, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great Blu-Ray player. Fast operation (open, close, and loading). Great picture and sound. Pros: Great picture and sound. Fast operation. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes No Nice, compact BluRay player with a great price! Written By PhongV, Missouri City, TX on Monday, February 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this player for my mom, and she loves it! The setup was easy and only takes a a few minutes. The wifi capability works flawlessly, and my mom's old DVD collection just becomes a whole lot better when watching it through this new DVD. Great job Sony! and kudos to Crutchfield for the prompt delivery - it's always a good experience when shopping with Crutchfield. Pros: Easy to set up. Very light. Wifi works great and many apps are supported, including Amazon Instant Video. Up-convert of video also works well. Cons: None that I can find Was this review helpful? Yes No Soo pleased Written By Deanm, Reading, PA on Sunday, February 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am so pleased that I visited your site & read the reviews. We love our Sony blue-ray/streaming video player. The one Consumers Reports touted got some real poor reviews elsewhere the Sony has great reviews & has lived up to the praise during the 6 week we have been using it. Pros: performs very well. Cons: Cabinet could be sturdier. Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By DRP, Arkansas on Monday, February 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Limited use, at this point, but quite satisfied. Like the small footprint of the unit. Still learning the options of the other things that can be accessed. Reasonable price, Sony brand, and Crutchfield tech support were reasons for buying this unit. Pros: Price and small space required. Cons: None, so far. Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Tom M., Utah on Monday, January 27, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The first one performed so well, I just bought a second. Pros: Very easy set-up, excellent Blu-Ray resolution. It's a Sony! Cons: None. Was this review helpful? Yes No good price on decent machine Written By bk, ATL on Sunday, January 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Have had this player for a month; works fine and picture/sound is as expected from a Blueray playing DVDs. The WiFi set-up is pretty intuitive-- but hogs the bandwidth on my home wifi so can't run computer whilet this is activated. might be my home set up but have it turned off at this point Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Blu Ray Player Written By CTH, Hartwell, GA on Monday, January 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very easy to set up. Has digital coaxial output besides the HDMI output. This was necessary to route the audio through my Denon sound system.Blu Ray discs play back beautifully with enhanced color and detail and the audio is significantly better than with standard DVD. Great music available through Pandora and streaming movies from Amazon Prime is great. If you pause a movie, it returns to where you left off when you resume. Altogether pleased with this BluRay player. Pros: Good product with multiple features at a good price. Cons: Non so far. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-s3100 Written By gabbieinpa, Denver, Pa on Sunday, January 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Ordering was easy.. shipping fast! Daughter loves player... I ordered the wrong one first and had to send it back which was very easy and my money was credited to me very quickly... great company! Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By bmcnault, Flushing, MI on Saturday, January 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first Blu-Ray player and it delivers a great picture. So easy to hook up with a HDMI cable. A great player for the money. Was this review helpful? Yes No Love it! Written By EdT, Chicago area on Thursday, January 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great picture! Great sound! The ability to watch Netflix and You Tube on the big screen - awesome! Easy Wi-Fi setup. Pros: Easy Wi-Fi set up - no issues at all. Cons: Main menu a little cumbersome Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By DJ Vick, Evanston on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The Sony BDP-S3100 is the perfect Blur-Ray player for the casual viewer. Supplies a great picture and platform for viewing web based video services, very easy to set up and install. I have owned for 2 years and it has never failed me. I have purchased for relatives and helped set up over the phone with great success. A simple and easy solution to your blu-ray needs. Pros: Price, Easy To Use, Compact, High Quality Image, Internet Ready. Cons: no LED screen on unit Was this review helpful? Yes No sony BDP S3100 Written By John H, Cinnaminson NJ on Monday, January 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Outstanding value .for the price .Product quality and features were more than I expected even for a Sony item does every thing advertised and more. Bought two units no problems. Very happy with purchase Pros: small footprint, sleek design, easy setup video quality terrific Cons: nothing Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Blue-ray player Written By Andrew M., Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, January 12, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I love it. I now have a Blue-ray player downstairs that replaced an old DVD/VCR combo. It has quality picture and sound plus wifi so I can watch streaming movies, Pandora, etc. Pros: Small size, Again, great picture and sound and what a great price from Crutchfield.com. Cons: I only wish it would work with our Roku that is on our home wifi, but what I understand that our Roku will only work on one TV, the one that it is wired to. Was this review helpful? Yes No Mr. Written By Deane, Waynesboro, PA on Friday, January 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Used for the 1st time after getting our HD connected by cable company and the results were great. I was very pleased with the picture quality and the performance of the Blu-ray player. Pros: size of player, quality Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes No great product Written By Tiff, Charlottesville, Va on Thursday, January 09, 2014 Very nice little BluRay player! It was easy to hook up and easy to use. The remote is pretty basic, but all the features that you need in a remote are there. I love it!!! Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Blu- Ray Written By Kevin L, Long Island, NY on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a real good quality player. This is my second Sony Blu-ray player. This one is quicker to boot than my previous one. At the time of that purchase I wasn't aware that some machines are slower to start vs others so that was never a priority. This time I wanted something quicker to start. Not only the quicker start up, but the visuals and sound coming from this unit are terrific! I upgraded the HDMI cable to the Audioquest Pearl. They perform well in conjunction with the player. The first movie I watched to test out the player was The Empire Strikes Back on my 50 inch HDTV. It was fantastic! I hooked up my Sony Sound Bar and Subwoofer for an amazing experience. All these components worked amazingly together! I recommend this unit. Pros: Quick start up, Picture and Sound quality, WIFI capability all backed by Sony's good name Cons: None 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No compact Written By MikeD, Seattle, WA on Monday, January 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This seems to be a well made, compact unit. It was a toss up between Samsung and this unit and I went with the Sony since it seemed to look nicer. At this point in the game, finding differences in video performance for similarly priced units would be a challenge. The video performance was significantly better than the old Samsung DVD/VHS combo player that it was replacing. Regular DVDs look much cleaner and more detailed on the 720P LCD it is connected to so the up-scaling ability was worth the price alone. The remote is also great with colored buttons and a nice feel in my hand. I was really surprised by how much better regular DVDs look but didn't test it with a 1080P set. This was a gift for parents that don't know the difference between 1080P and 480i so I wasn't too critical. Personally, I am a loyal OPPO fan but after years of improvements, these cheap units are clearly better values. Pros: Surprising video quality from DVDs when viewed on an HD set. Compact design, and one of the better remote controls I have encountered. Cons: The unit is so small and light that pushing the stiffer buttons on the front can easily move the unit around. It would have been nice to have some more outputs on the back for connection flexibility. Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony WIFI BD/DVD player Written By Rob, Little Rock Arkansas on Saturday, January 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Fantastic price and a great player. Easy WIFI setup to access the internet. Just plug and play. Love it. Pros: Compact. Easy setup. WIFI. Great digital video. Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Sel, Hawthorne,Ca on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I love this Blu-ray it is very easy to use and my wife loves it. I got it for her so she can watch her Nexflix and still watch great quality Blu-ray discs. Its Wi-fi works great and you can't go wrong with the price. Pros: none Cons: none 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Greg B, Walstonburg NC on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent price and bluray player. Pros: Compact. Great features. Easy hook up. Cons: None. Was this review helpful? Yes No BluRay Written By TeJay, Alexandria, VA on Monday, December 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first Blu-ray so I have nothing to compare it with. Very easy to install and setup. I was watching movies in minutes. I like being able to watch Netflix through it. Frees up my Roku for another room. The sound is a bit low but a surround sound system will boost that. Overall great purchase for the price. Pros: Easy to install and setup, easy to use. Cons: Low sound. Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Ken, Chippewa Lake, OH on Sunday, December 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very nice unit. Pretty much plug & play. Works good, as advertised. Pros: User friendly... Super sound and picture.. Excellent remote functions... WiFi works well... Good price... Fast Free Shipping! Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Reviews for the Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Terry Pennsylvania, Willow Grove Pa on Thursday, December 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This device does exactly what I want it to and is working fine. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No VERY SATISFIED Written By Anonymous, ALEXANDRIA,VA on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) VERY SATISFIED. Pros: NONE Cons: NONE Was this review helpful? Yes No Very easy to setup and operate Written By Doug, Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, December 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very easy to setup and operate Pros: works as advertized Cons: haven't found any yet 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Quick, small, fun! Written By JCSquats, Naperville, IL on Thursday, November 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Got this unit for the bedroom, after considering a Roku. This unit does everything the Roku does, AND plays Blu-Ray as well - for about the same price. Seemed like a no-brainer for me. What a great value! Pros: Sony, so I know I can get a few years of use out of it. Loads Blu-Rays faster than my 3-year old Sony Blu-ray player. Nice and small, great for a bedroom where a small footprint is needed. Cons: Wish it had a TOSLINK/optical out for my older receiver, no big deal. I made the other digital out work just fine. Wi-Fi receiver could be a tad bit higher gain, but I haven't noticed any issues with my Netflix or Hulu streams. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No BDP-S3100 Written By Rob, St Louis, MO on Monday, November 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Whats not to like. If you have ever used a Play Station then you can't go wrong with this interface. It works and is easy to use. I love the size of the player. Like someone else has said, it is not easy using this as a web browser so a keyboard would be nice however, this is not a real computer so if I want to browse the internet; I'll use pc. I bought this to play disks and to use Netflix and Hulu Plus and it does that very well. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Bruce, Wyoming on Friday, November 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Just what I wanted at a great price. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Barb, Escalon, CA on Monday, October 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great Pros: Great Cons: Haven't seen any Was this review helpful? Yes No Great BluRay player Written By jrcrawdad, Exeter, NH on Thursday, October 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is an excellent player for the money. Easy to use and I get great picture quality on Netflix over my home wireless network. I had really expected I'd have to hard wire it to my network, but I didn't need to. Remote was easy to connect with my TV also. Pros: Easy set-up and use Cons: none that I have seen. Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By RichardB, St. Peters, MO on Saturday, October 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After having the first model Blu-ray player that Sony came out with for several years I thought it was time for an update to something newer. The older Sony has and continues to work perfectly, I just wanted something new with WI-FI. First of all I was amazed with the size of the player. It is about one quarter the size of the older model and approximately one quarter the weight. Although the newer model doesn't have the front display of the status and time played info for the sake of a sleeker exterior, the same info and more is available on screen with the touch of a button. The new model has so many more features that the old, that it is unbelievable. WI-FI gives you the ability to watch many free and pay for use internet sources for radio, movies, videos, and on and on. One really neat feature is the ability to play movies and pictures that you have shot with your own camera by simply plugging in a memory stick to the built in USB port. The start up time to watch a Blu-ray movie has dramatically been reduced on the newer model as compared to the older Sony. It is simply amazing how many features this DVD player has packed into it, especially considering it's compact size. So far it's been fantastic. One thing worth noting, my DSL internet connection is only about 3.0 GB which usually translates to only about 2.5 GB actual speed. With a connection that slow, some internet features and movies are slow to load. A faster internet speed would work much better. Pros: Small size without giving up anything in performance and features. Easy set up (signing up for some channels must be done online on your computer). WI-FI reception is great. Cons: While you can browse the internet and check your email much like a computer, it is very annoying having to input web addresses with the smallish remote control. It would be nice if it allowed for the addition of a wireless keyboard to do those tasks. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nice BRD Written By RustyF, Atlanta, GA on Thursday, October 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great unit. Plays a variety formats. easy to setup. Pros: Setup easy, use for playing netflix Cons: remote is cheap Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Nerd Herd, Alabama on Monday, October 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Fast delivery. Easy operation. Like new refurb, great value. Was this review helpful? Yes No Awesome Written By timeline5, Louisville Ky on Saturday, October 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to use Pros: Everything Cons: None so far Was this review helpful? Yes No Great value . . . plus its a Sony! Written By TomW, New Mexico on Wednesday, October 02, 2013 Easy intallation. WiFi feature a real plus and worth the few extra bucks. Great picture. Couldn't be happier. Pros: Installation was a breeze. Nice, small unit with every feature you might want. Plus, a great price. Cons: On screen menu is a little crowded. A little convoluted to sign in the first time, but OK after that. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By RC, Soldotna, AK on Wednesday, October 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to set up and use. Perfect compact size for using in our breakfast nook. Pros: Size Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By JenniferR, San Diego CA on Sunday, September 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to set up and use. Wanted to be able to stream Netflix and PRIME. It does both. Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony delivers again Written By Jason, Denver CO on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sony has once again delivered a solid product. I own several Sony DVD products ad have yet to be disappointed. This specific DVD player is compact without skipping on any of the features you would expect or want. In addition, it is a great value -- especially when I consider how long my other sony products have lasted. Pros: Compact, great price with all the key features Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes No Nice little DVD player Written By TimP, Morgantown, WV on Sunday, September 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sweet little DVD/CD player, streams Netflix and YouTube. Nice inexpensive way to seamlessly link to streaming video on my system. Amazed it works so well for the price. Have not yet tried it on a blue ray DVD, just don't watch them that often anymore. Pros: Small, easy wifi link, easy to use. Cons: None so far Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Roger, Strawberry Plains, TN on Sunday, September 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to use, lots of WI-FI content. and plays BD flawlessly. Crutchfield ROCKS Pros: Easy set up and easy to use. Cons: none 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By MikeD, Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have it matched to a Sony LCD tv and the picture is stunning.It's so easy to access all of the features through Wi-Fi. It practically sets up itself! Pros: easy set up, great picture Cons: The motor in this unit could be a little quieter, for that I took off 1 star 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By DonC, Broadway, Va. on Saturday, August 24, 2013 Setup was a breeze. Easy to use with a great picture. Sales associate at Crutchfield was a great help. Pros: Great product at a low price. Very user friendly. Cons: None so far. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No SONY-BDP S3100 Written By twister, pa on Friday, August 23, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great product; easy setup. Excellent sales personnel at Crutchfield... very knowledgeable, helpful. Pros: Very user-friendly, quick, easy setup. Price. Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Anonymous, Rice Lake, WI on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Needed a software update right out of the box to be able to use youtube. Does not have optical output. Other than that it is a great player. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Dave, southern Ohio on Sunday, July 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This Blu-ray player is excellent. I chose it over the Samsung BD-E5700 because the Sony could play videos from my Ipad on the tv. At first, I was frustrated with the player because it wouldn't properly sync to my network. After many calls to both Crutchfield and Sony, we finally figured out that for the wireless part of the player to work properly, it required a dlna capable router. After I upgraded, I everything worked. The picture is great. I am pleasantly surprised that my Samsung tv remote works with the Sony player. I love the instant access Netflix button. Pros: Ability to play videos from ipad and PC. Netflix button. Cons: None, if you have a dlna router. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Value Written By BillP, Florida on Friday, July 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) We use this blue ray for playing CDs, streaming music (Pandora and other stations), streaming movies, and playing DVDs--and it excels at everything. Pros: Does everything it is supposed to do, and it does it well, for very low price. Cons: None. Was this review helpful? Yes No Good value Written By gweaver, Augusta, GA on Sunday, June 23, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent picture quality even on my 5+ year old LCD TV. Can't really say enough good about it. Buy it you'll like it. Fast shipping too, very well packed. Pros: Easy set up. From box to viewing in less than 5 minutes. Cons: None so far. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No GOOD DEAL AND SERVICE Written By Anonymous, French Camp, CA on Sunday, June 09, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good price quality product with no shipping problems Pros: Great service with a great product...best price Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes No EXCELLENT PRODUCT Written By DEN, Sun City Center, FL on Sunday, June 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this item primarily to watch Blu-Ray DVDs, but have actually used it more to stream movies. I have BrightHouse Lightning 90, the fastest wireless Internet offered by my provider, and coupled with my new Sony Blu-Ray player, it is like having my own personal movie theater in my own home. The movies download in an instant and are immediately viewable with absolutely no buffering whatsoever. It is important to have the fastest Internet that you can obtain and afford--if you experience buffering or pixelating with this player, then it's your Internet Speed's fault, and not the fault of this Sony Blu-Ray player. I also love the small size of the player, and never could understand why DVD players had to be so large in the first place. I have watched two blu-ray DVDs as well, and was extremely pleased with the speed and excellent picture/sound that I enjoyed. Crutchfield's ease in ordering and swift delivery is fantastic; I have purchased many items from them including the LED flatscreen television to which my new blu-ray player is attached. After I received my player, its price dropped by $20, and I was swiftly given a refund. I called them, and a very helpful representative answered my call on the first ring! Buy this player from Crutchfield and you will not be disappointed. Pros: Size, Features, Easy Set-Up, Excellent WIFI receiver built in, Lots of Apps, and Excellent Blu-Ray DVD player! Cons: None that I have come across as of yet! 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony BDP-S3100 Written By Howard, {lainview NY on Monday, May 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Using the internet features is not great. A very strong signal is necessary as the built in wireless antenna is not great Pros: Easy install Cons: Weak antenna, no audio outs except one digital 6 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Lovin it Written By Steve, Southwest Washington on Saturday, May 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Setup was a breeze and it works like a charm. Using the streaming movies and music nearly everyday. Pros: Size; ease of use Cons: Haven't been able to control television with the remote. Can't figure out why it won't take the code for the Samsung TV. Not a real big deal. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No The fine print was the problem Written By JS, Charlottesville, VA on Monday, May 06, 2013 Reviews and its presence in the Crutchfield catalog suggested this player would be good. However, I did not get to that point, because in the process of setup to use the internet connection features, I found in the long agreement on terms of use, a section saying that Sony could collect and share information about use of the product. Although common, the main user and I found this unacceptable, and returned it for a model of lesser capabilities.. Crutchfield happily made the exchange. Pros: Compact device to play optical discs and have internet access Cons: Terms of use raised privacy concerns. 8 out of 23 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No NICE UNIT Written By Steve, Loveladies, NJ on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) unit worked from very first plug in. Setup instructions were easy to follow. Great price for a unit with WiFi. Pros: Easy set up Cons: Using the remote to spell out internet commands is a little bit of a pain. Would work better if you can plug a portable keyboard in. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Player/Great Value Written By BillT, Kill Devil Hills, NC on Monday, April 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great BluRay player with easy set-up that provides an excellant quality picture. Also has a lot of "bells and whistles" I'll probably never use. Pros: Simple hook-up, great price for a WiFi player, great picture Cons: None found to date, other than the instruction manual can be a little intimidating when reading about the "bells and whistles". 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nice palyer Written By avee8or, New Hampshire WOods on Sunday, April 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to hook up, works fine. Pros: Does what you want from a Blu Ray/DVD player. No hassles. Cons: Haven't found any in the 2 weeks I have had this one. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No One fantastic little Blu-ray player Written By JustD, Valley Stream, NY on Saturday, April 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After a long exhausting search for a good replacement Blu-Ray player I decided upon the Sony BDP-S3100 and I definitely made the right choice. This player boots up fast as is ready to go in no time flat. My other player took a long time just to let you open the cradle to insert the DVD. The choice of apps is extensive and the wi-fi was not only simple to configure but strong as the wireless in my home is well over 30 feet away and one flight up. This little player takes up virtually no real estate and does everything that I could want in a Blu-Ray player plus. What made this purchase even better was knowing that I had Crutchfield on my side should a problem arise as they will be there for the life of this product. Pros: Fast, simple, great picture quality,great wi- fi performance and extensive apps. Cons: Not a one! 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Sony does it Written By Tessie Trim, Coupeville, WA on Friday, April 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to set up. Delivers good value for the money. Buy one, you'll like it. Pros: Small but powerful. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great price on a ultifeatured Sony BluRay player Written By RAlph & Marilyn, Hagerstown, Maryland on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Great price on a full featured Sony Blu Ray player. We don't have 3 D yet, but we might in the future and the price of this little gem let's us think that way. Simple to hook up.just one cable (HDMI) from the player to the set and it was ready to go...well I did have to plug it into an elecrtric socket and push the power on button on the remote. Then we popped in a blu ray disc and the picture was fantastic. Pros: Low price for a 3D Wifi capable Sony. and so simple to hook up to the TV..I love it. Cons: Nothing yet. 1 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Single-disc Blu-ray player Wireless remote control (RMT-B119A) 2 "AA" batteries Operating Instructions Warranty information Online product registration information Software License Information DIRECTV brochure Features and Specs General Surround Sound Decoding Dolby Digital PlusDolby TrueHDDTS-HD High Resolution AudioDTS-HD Master Audio 3D Capable No Internet Movie Streaming Neftlix,Hulu,Vudu,YouTube DLNA Certified AudioVideoPhoto Smartphone App Control Yes DVD Video Upconversion 720p, 1080i, 1080p Multibrand Remote Yes Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Compatibility CD-R Capable Yes CD-R/W Capable Yes SACD Playback No DVD-Audio Playback No Outputs Digital Optical Output None Digital Coaxial Output 1 HDMI Outputs 1 HDMI Version 1.3 Ethernet Ports 1 Analog Audio Outputs None 1080p Video Output Yes Component Video Outputs None RS-232C Port None Product Research Disc and USB Compatibility Video Section Audio Section Network/Internet Functions Convenience Features Remote Control Disc and USB Compatibility Disc Compatibility: The Sony BDP-S3100 Blu-ray disc player is compatible with many disc types: Disc Type Disc Description Blu-ray BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE DVD DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW CD CD-Audio, CD-R, CD-RW Blu-ray Disc Overview: Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a high-definition disc format designed to take advantage of today's high quality HDTVs. The resolution is up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p) and the data transfer rate is up to 54 mbps. Blu-ray Disc discs and players offer several advantages over the standard DVD format: Better Picture Quality: Blu-ray Disc is a true high-definition format offering video at 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution. While standard DVDs look very good on an HDTV, they don't provide a high-definition signal (not even when you use an up-converting DVD player). Blu-ray Disc delivers an extraordinarily sharp, clean, detailed picture, with deeper, richer colors. Better Sound Quality: In addition to the same multi-channel sound formats you're accustomed to with DVD (Dolby Digital and DTS), Blu-ray Disc offers Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, and uncompressed 7.1 channel PCM. Greater Storage Capacity: What makes Blu-ray Disc's superior picture and sound possible is the much higher storage capacity of Blu-ray Disc discs. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 25 gigabytes of data, over five times the amount a standard DVD can hold. Dual-layer Blu-ray Discs hold 50 gigabytes, which equates to nine hours of High Definition or 23 hours of Standard Definition video, plus high-resolution multi-channel audio and the added features and material that require multiple discs with standard DVD. Backward Compatible: To ensure backward-compatibility with your existing library of discs, Blu-ray Disc players use a dual-laser mechanism: a blue laser for playing high-definition Blu-ray Discs, and a conventional red laser for playing DVDs and audio CDs. Note: Like DVD, BD uses region codes. The region code on your disc must match the region code on your player, otherwise the disc will not play. The BDP-S3100 is Blu-ray region A and DVD region 1. Blu-ray Disc uses the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) to prevent unauthorized recording of copyrighted material. Firmware Updates: As Blu-Ray technology continues to evolve, new disc types with enhanced functionality will become available. In order for you to enjoy this new functionality, you will likely be required to update the firmware in your player. These firmware updates will become available for downloading from the Internet. Occasionally, Sony may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge. This unit is capable of checking the firmware automatically when connected to the Internet via broadband connection. Note: The tested Sony BDP-S3100 Blu-ray player contained firmware version M14.R.0039 with an immediate update for firmware version M14.R.0093 (as of 3/14/2013). Visit the Sony eSupport Site for the latest firmware update information. USB Port: The front-panel USB (type-A) port allows you to play photo, videos, and music files on a connected USB device. The player can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) Devices that are FAT-compatible and Still Image Capture Devices (SICD) class devices. The player can recognize up to 500 folders/files. The USB port also allows you to enjoy additional content (such as BonusView) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles. Some BD-ROMs have bonus content and other data which can be downloaded to an inserted USB Flash Drive (minimum 1 GB recommended, sold separately). Note: Not all USB devices are supported. Compatible Audio/Video/Photo Formats: The Sony Blu-ray disc player supports playback of the following audio/video/photo files recorded on BD-R/RE, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and CD-R/RW discs; plus compatible USB memory devices. Media Format File Type Audio MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV Video AVCHD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, WMV9, XVID Photo JPEG, GIF, PNG Video Section Enclosed Optical Drive: The fully-enclosed optical drive keeps dust and particles away for optimal video playback. HDMI (ver.1.3): The BDP-S3100's HDMI output simplifies A/V connections by carrying video and digital audio in one cable. The HDMI resolution can be fixed at 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, or set to Auto, which selects the highest resolution accepted by your television. Note: This player does not offer any analog audio/video outputs. Precision Cinema HD Upscaling: Through the HDMI output, the BDP-S3100 is capable of upscaling the resolution of your standard DVDs. Output options include Auto (highest resolution accepted by the TV), 1080p (60 Hz video or 24 Hz), 1080i, or 720p. If necessary the output resolution can also be set to 480p or 480i. You can also choose to bypass the Blu-ray player's scaler, so the source material's original resolution is passed to your connected TV. 24p True Cinema: Movies are typically recorded on film with a frame rate of 24 frames per second. When a movie is transferred to Blu-ray Disc at 24 frames per second the BDP-S3100 will output that signal to the TV (if the TV will accept the 1080p/24 format) with no need for conversion. Triluminos Color: The BDP-S3100 Blu-ray player incorporates Sony's Triluminos Color technology to provide a wider color gamut with rich, authentic color and a far more natural viewing experience with a heightened sense of depth. Deep Color: The Sony Blu-ray player supports a color depth of up to 12 bits. Connecting the player and a TV that supports Deep Color via HDMI allows more accurate color reproduction than when connecting it to a TV that does not support Deep Color. The Deep Color function can be set to 10-bit, 12-bit, Auto, or Off. x.v.Color: The BDP-S3100 supports x.v.Color, meaning it's ready for x.v.Color discs when they become available in the future. Screen Settings: The Sony BDP-S3100 features the following screen settings: TV Type: You can select a 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio for the unit's video output to match your connected Television's screen aspect ratio. Screen Format: You can select the display configuration for a 4:3 screen picture on a 16:9 wide screen television. You can choose Full or Normal (select when connected to a TV with a wide mode function; displays a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a wide-screen TV) or Normal (changes the picture size to fit the screen size with the original picture aspect ratio). DVD Aspect Ratio: You can select the display configuration for playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen TV. You can select from Letter Box or Pan & Scan. Video Settings: The BDP-S3100 offers the following video adjustments: Picture Quality Mode: You can select from 3 preset pictures settings (Standard, Brighter, Theater) for different lighting environment. BNR: Reduces the mosaic-like block noise in the picture. MNR: Reduces minor noise around the picture outlines (mosquito noise) I/P Noise Reduction: Improves the picture quality of Internet entertainment. Cinema Conversion Mode: The Sony Blu-ray player offers two Cinema Conversion Modes - (1) Auto mode automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method. (2) The Video mode is suited for video-based material and will always be selected regardless of the content. BonusView: The BonusView feature provides picture-in-picture capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles. You can view addition content (such as director/actor commentary) in a small display window while the movie is playing. Audio Section Surround Sound Decoders: The BDP-S3100 has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS surround processors; multi-channel PCM Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio are output through the HDMI jack (when encoded on the Blu-ray Disc). Dolby Digital Plus: Dolby Digital Plus was developed as an extension to Dolby Digital. The audio coding technology supports 7.1 channel surround sound. Dolby Digital Plus also includes the standard Dolby Digital bit stream and is compatible with all current Dolby Digital processors using the coaxial digital output. Dolby TrueHD: Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology that supports up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound for the next generation optical discs. The reproduced sound is true to the original source bit-for-bit. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio: DTS-HD High Resolution Audio supports a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and 7.1 multi-channel surround. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with a lossy compression. DTS-HD Master Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 24.5 Mbps and uses lossless compression (Lossless), and DTS-HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 192 kHz, and maximum of 7.1ch. Note: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD are only output via the player's HDMI output. DTS Neo:6: This surround sound setting outputs simulated multichannel sound from 2 channel sources via the player's HDMI output. Audio Settings: The BDP-S3100 allows you to adjust the following audio settings. AV SYNC: synchronize the picture and sound by delaying the audio output in relation to the picture output; 0 to 120 milliseconds Audio DRC: The player offers three dynamic range compression levels - Auto, On, Off. Digital Audio Outputs: The BDP-S3100 is equipped with a coaxial (RCA) digital output. The Audio menu allows you to select the digital audio format that is passed through the coaxial digital output. Settings allow you to transfer Dolby Digital and/or DTS sound tracks, or down-mix surround bitstreams to 2-channel PCM audio. Network/Internet Functions Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Sony BDP-S3100 Blu-ray player supports a wired or wireless network connection. Via the Blu-ray player's network connection your can enjoy music, video, and still-image files stored on your computer. You can also listen to internet radio and watch online movies, via Bravia Entertainment Network. Ethernet (LAN) Jack: The Sony BDP-S3100 Blu-ray player is equipped with an Ethernet (LAN) RJ-45 jack for connecting the player to your home network and computer. Built-in Wireless LAN: The Sony Blu-ray player also features built-in WiFi which allows you to wirelessly access the Internet and your home network. The Blu-ray player's built-in WiFi provides a wireless network connection for the player with easy and quick setup. With this feature, you can easily connect to a wireless LAN and enjoy the benefits of networking in a cable-free environment. A wireless connection requires a home network with an 802.11 b/g/n access point (802.11n recommended) and internet connection. Supports WPS, WEP, and WPA security. Bravia Entertainment Network: Once the Sony BDP-S3100 has been connected to your home network (via Ethernet or WiFi), you can have your favorite internet content delivered to the Sony Blu-ray player via Bravia Internet Audio/Video, the Opera TV Store, or the built-in web browser. You can stream movies, videos, music, and more with Bravia Internet Video; while the built-in web-browser lets you search on-line content by URL. The Opera TV Store lets you download additional apps. Bravia Internet Audio/Video: Bravia Internet Audio/Video serves as a gateway to online audio/video content, delivering a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to the Sony Blu-ray player. Bravia Internet Audio/Video allows you to instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos, and music from a large selection of entertainment apps. Opera Internet Browser: The built-in Opera Internet Browser allows you to access select web content through the Sony Blu-ray player. Using the Opera Internet Browser, you gain access to Sony.com and Gracenote Music Services. The built-in internet browser also allows you to do basic keyword searches, so you can browse other select websites (text-based only). The Opera Internet Browser is not a full search engine for the Internet and Web. For Internet audio/video/photo content, use Sony's Bravia Internet Video service. Some web-pages maybe too large for download. Opera TV Store: The Opera TV Store provides a collection of additional downloadable web apps that are optimized for TV viewing. These apps range from videos, games, weather, news, world clocks, and social networks. Bravia Internet Audio/Video Library: Click here for a full list of Sony Entertainment Network content. The chart below lists many of the popular pre-installed Bravia Internet apps (as of 3/14/2013). App Categories Popular Apps Movies Video Unlimited: Video Unlimited is the ultimate source for the latest hit movies, classics and TV shows from every major studio. Forget monthly subscriptions or late fees. Watch what you want, when you want. Buy or rent titles in SD, 1080p HD or 3D (select titles) up to 28 days before Netflix or Redbox. Netflix 5.1: Unlimited Movies and TV episodes: For only $7.99 a month, instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streaming over the Internet to your Sony TV. Hulu+: Hulu Plus lets you watch current hit TV shows, classic series, and acclaimed movies anytime in HD for $7.99/month with limited advertising. Vudu: Vudu is an HD on-demand movie service. With over 3,000 movies available on-demand in streaming 1080p, VUDU offers you the world's largest HD movie catalog. You can watch new movies on Vudu the same day they're released on DVD. Vudu delivers 1080p vide with 5.1ch surround sound. There is no monthly subscription fee. Pay for only the movies you want to watch. Flixster: Get the hottest new movie trailers from Flixster. Amazon Instant Video: Amazon Instant Video lets you search, browse and rent your favorites instantly, right from your couch. Choose from over 90,000 movies and TV shows, including the latest new releases SnagFilms: The best Indie movies on demand. CinemaNow: CinemaNow is a digital entertainment service that offers instant access to an extensive library of premium video content for rental or purchase, including new release movies and TV shows, with no subscription required. Crackle: The next-generation video entertainment network with hundreds of movies, TV shows and original series from the vast Sony Pictures library. Music Music Unlimited: Music Unlimited offers you unlimited access to millions of songs from every major label. Forget syncing MP3 files across multiple devices; simply connect to the cloud to instantly experience the music you love anytime, anyplace. Enjoy timeless favorites or dare to try something new; all without paying for each track or album. Pandora: Free, personalized internet radio playing only music you love. Pandora brings an effortless personal soundtrack into your living room. Enter your favorite artists and enjoy stations created just for you. Rate songs as they play, because Pandora caters to your tastes and adapts stations to your feedback on the spot. Slacker: Slacker is a free personalized radio service with millions of songs from thousands of artists. Simply select your favorite type of music from one of over 120 expert-programmed genre stations. As you listen, give feedback and the station becomes personalized just for you. vTuner: vTuner offers easy browsing of internet radio stations and podcasts. vTuner enables access to web-based radio stations and podcasts via an extremely reliable online database with a wide variety of content. You can browse content by Genre, Location, Language, and Favorites. Berliner Philharmoniker: Enjoy one of the world's best orchestras directly from your connected Sony TV. Social Media YouTube: The world's most popular online destination, comes to your Sony Connected Device. This forum allows people to discover and watch millions of originally-created videos. Facebook: Millions of people use Facebook everyday to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet. Sports XOS College Sports: Offers the largest digital library of college sports content, spanning 75+ years of competition. Watch full games, original programming, season highlights and documentaries both past and present. All the best conferences, teams and sports are here. NHL Games: Watch live and archived NHL games. GolfLink.com: Built for golfers, and covering over 21,000 courses, Golflink.com brings you everything you need to track and improve your game. Billabong's: Snow, Surf, Skate and Wake action from around the globe, featuring Billabong's all-star athletes, swimwear and fashion models. Lifestyle AOL HD: Watch the latest in technology from Engadget and TechCrunch, catch up on the latest celebrity gossip from Huffington Post, preview the latest movies from Moviefone, or even learn how to cook like a pro from personalities such as Curtis Stone, Sam Talbot and Gail Simmons - all from AOL HD. eHow: Watch the latest videos from Howcast, your source for the best how-to videos. From how to write a resume - to how to survive a bear attack, Howcast shows you how to do just about anything; wherever and whenever you want to know how. Livestrong: The destination for health, fitness and lifestyle videos. Take responsibility and live an active, healthy lifestyle every day. Style.com: The definitive voice of fashion online, providing comprehensive coverage of the major fashion shows and authoritative reports on seasonal trends. elgourmet.com: With original contents for those who know how to enjoy the pleasures of life, elgourmet.com offers 24 hrs of uninterrupted programming for experts in fine living. Epicurious: Learn how to prepare dishes from around the world, tour celebrity kitchens and get tips on entertaining. WealthTV: WealthTV is the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment cable network that gives you a vicarious look into the American Dream. From the fastest cars to the most exotic destinations, WealthTV allows you to travel the world and live the good life without having to leave your living room. uStudio: Professionally-produced video clips and how-to videos. Named 'Best of Web' by BusinessWeek readers in 2008. DailyMotion: Engages your world with video of your interests and hobbies, eyewitness accounts of recent news and distant places and everything else from strange to spectacular. News NPR: Acclaimed audio podcasts from National Public Radio featuring news, talk, and entertainment. NewsLook: Whether you're interested in anything ranging from World News and US Politics to Recipes and Celebrity Gossip, NewsLook's topic based video RSS reader has everything you're looking for available in real time. Watch news on the go or from the comfort of your home on your connected Sony TV. Note: Bravia Internet Audio/Video requires a home network with a connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD content). Video quality and picture size vary and are dependent upon broadband speed and delivery by content provider. Online content may require additional fees and/or PC registration. Available online content may change without notice. DLNA Certified: DLNA certification allows you to enjoy various content from your home network, such as photo (JPEG/PNG/GIF), music (MP3/WMA/WAV), and video (AVCHD/MPEG/WMV/XVID) files stored on your Windows 7 PC (or other DLNA Certified media server) through the Sony BDP-S3100. The Blu-ray player can be connected to your compatible PC using a hardwired Ethernet (LAN) connection or Wi-Fi connection (via built-in WiFi). This eliminates the need to copy your photo, video, and music files to a separate USB storage device. Party Streaming: You can play music in other rooms simultaneously by connecting Sony products which are compatible with DLNA and the Party Streaming function. Gracenote Metadata Service: The Gracenote Metadata service instantly gives you access to detailed information about the movies you are watching through the Blu-ray disc player internet connectivity. This easy-to-navigate service displays information such as cast information, genre, jacket art and more right on the TV screen. You can also access select internet apps including YouTube and Qriocity to find related entertainment. Note: Requires Internet connectivity. Some disc titles may not be supported by the Gracenote service. BD-Live: BD-Live technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more from a broadband Internet and home network connections (fees may apply). The Sony Blu-ray player features an Ethernet port to connect to the Internet via your home network and features front-panel USB port for additional storage. Note: You must have a minimum 1GB USB memory device inserted in the unit's front-panel USB port in order to download content from BD-Live. Convenience Features Quick Start: Quick Start speeds up the load time on movies, so discs start faster after they're inserted into the Blu-ray player. The Sony Blu-ray player has a start-up time of approximately 2.7 seconds in Quick Start mode (23.1 seconds in normal mode). In Quick Start mode, it takes approximately 19.7 seconds for a Blu-ray disc to begin playback (35.3 seconds in normal mode). Note: The Start Up/Play Back Time tests were started with the Blu-ray player initially turned off and in standby mode. The Start Up Time test was stopped when the player's Home Menu screen appeared. The Play Back Time test was stopped when the Blu-ray disc began playback. On-Screen Display: The Sony BDP-S3100 provides an OSD via its HDMI output. The on-screen text can be set to English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. The unit does not offer a front-panel display. Auto Display: The player automatically displays information on your TV screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc.. Screen Saver: The screen saver image appears when you do not use the player for more than 10 minutes while an on-screen display, such as the home menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver image helps prevent your display devices from becoming damaged. Auto Standby: If any button on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player automatically returns to standby mode. Parental Control: The Sony BDP-S3100 offers Parental Control settings to limit BD, DVD, and streamed Internet video according to the age of the users. You can also Allow or Block all unrated Internet video. The control settings are protected by a custom 4-digit password. You can also lock the disc tray to prevent it from being opened by mistake. Energy Star Compliant: The Sony BDP-S3100 Blu-ray player meets Energy Star 2.0 standards. Electric power consumption is significantly reduced during both use and standby. Remote Control Multi-brand Remote: The supplied remote operates the Blu-ray player and a Sony TV's power on/off, input select, and volume up/down. The remote even has a dedicated Netflix button for immediate access to your Netflix movies. The remote is also pre-programmed with power, input, and volume controls for several other brand TVs. HDMI Control (Bravia Sync): Sony components compatible with the HDMI Control function can be controlled via the HDMI connection. This includes convenient features like One-Touch Play and System Power-Off. Sony TV SideView App: With the free Sony TV SideView App, you can control the BDP-S3100 Blu-ray player and browse content from your Apple iPod touch/iPhone/iPad (5.0+) or Android smartphone/tablet (2.2+). Simply download the this app from the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store. The TV SideView App will allow your compatible Apple iOS or Android device to act as a remote control and software keyboard for the Sony Blu-ray player. You can also view disc information and search for Sony Bravia Internet apps from your compatible mobile device. In addition, you can use your Apple iOS/Android device to stream your videos, pictures, and music stored on your Windows computer or DLNA server to the Blu-ray player and your connected TV. Note: The Sony TV SideView App requires that the Sony Blu-ray player and your Apple iOS or Android device be connected to the same DLNA compatible wireless network with the remote device connected through an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended). USB Keyboard Compatible: The Sony Blu-ray player also supports the connection of a USB 101 keyboard, which makes web browsing simpler. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. 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Struck by Lightning
Drama, Comedy
High school senior Carson Phillips was destined for bigger things than his close-minded small town could ever offer. He was on a path to greatness, but destiny had a different plan when he was suddenly killed by a bolt of lightning in his school parking lot.Demonstrating that life is what happens while you're busy planning your future, Carson recounts the last few weeks of his life via witty, insightful flashbacks, including a blackmail scheme targeting the popular kids in school that he concocts with his best friend and a home life that includes a mother who's more interested in the bottle than her son's future and an estranged father who suddenly appears with a pregnant fiancée.
Cast: Dermot Mulroney, Christina Hendricks, Allison Janney, Rebel Wilson, Sarah Hyland
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Directed by: Brian Dannelly
Written by: Chris Colfer
Running time: 1hr 30min
Opens: Jan 11, 2013 Limited
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|Green Mountain Hooked Rugs School
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Green Mountain Hooked Rugs in Montpelier offers classes several times a year but they have one big school event that takes place every summer. The school was founded in 1981 by the mother of the current owner and classes have been offered every year since then.
This year's 27th Annual Hooked Rug School will be held June 615, 2008. There will be one five-day and two weekend sessions with a total of 23 classes. Class size is limited to about a dozen students so now is the time to look over the course outline and decide whether to attend.
From the Green Mountain Hooked Rugs web site: "Classes range from beginning hooking, dyeing, fine hooking tapestry to primitives and wide-cuts, pictorials, folk art, punch needle, penny rugs, braiding and more. Students select one class per session.
"Teachers hail from all over the United States and Canada. Rug exhibits and a well-stocked rug shop are open daily. "
Green Mountain Hooked Rugs has a shop that is open year around at 2838 County Road, Montpelier VT.
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Extreme Melting on Greenland Ice Sheet, Reports CCNY Team
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Citing the amount of money needed to live in Montgomery County, a county councilman has proposed increasing the county's minimum wage to $12 per hour.
Councilman Marc Elrich (D-At Large) of Takoma Park announced last week that he plans to introduce the bill, which would apply to county businesses.
"People can't live on a minimum wage," Elrich said Tuesday.
Most employers in Montgomery currently must meet the requirements of the federal minimum wage, which since 2009 has been set at $7.25 an hour.
The Washington, D.C., metropolitan region is one of the most expensive in the country.
According to a report from the Maryland Community Action Partnership cited in a release from Elrich's office, a single adult in the county would need to make $17.07 per hour to be economically self-sufficient.
A family of four would need two adults each making $19.62 per hour, while an adult with one child would have to earn $30.59 an hour.
Montgomery County is a great place to live if you can afford it, but it's almost impossible for poor people to live here, Elrich said.
As a result, county taxpayers end up paying for costs such as free or reduced-price lunch for schoolchildren, subsidized housing or health care that should be covered by a person's salary, he said.
Elrich said he doubts any of his colleagues on the council would say that $7.25 an hour is a reasonable salary in Montgomery.
"We need to future out what's the right number," he said.
He said he's gotten some questions from other council members, such as whether employers that help pay employees' health insurance costs should be allowed to pay below the $12 figure, or whether companies that employ high school students should be subject to the increased wage.
"I'm willing to have a discussion about [the details of the proposal]," Elrich said.
Increasing Maryland's minimum wage has drawn support from politicians including Rep. John Delaney (D-Dist. 6) of Potomac and Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, who is pursuing the Democratic nomination for governor.
It would be difficult for Montgomery County businesses to make the change if surrounding counties don't, raising the possibility of businesses leaving Montgomery for other counties, said Marilyn Balcombe, president of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce.
She noted that businesses could also leave Maryland for surrounding states if the state increased its minimum wage law.
Balcombe said the chamber was still in the process of getting feedback from its members on Elrich's proposal and hasn't taken a position on it.
Elrich said local wages should be tied to actual local costs of living, rather than trying to set one wage for the entire state.
"Montgomery County is not the rest of the state of Maryland," he said.
Most businesses in the county already pay more than $12 an hour, and the county should work to keep it that way, Elrich said.
"We have no business attracting businesses that pay less than $12 an hour," he said.