2011 Sony Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System Comparison Chart

BDV-E280

Universal Playback:
Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD, SACD, AVC-HD

BDV-E580

BDV-E780W
1000 Watts Total Power Output
(167Wx 5 + 165W; 30hms, 80Hz-1Khz, 1% THD)

Internet Streaming1

(Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, Hulu Plus & more)
HDMI Input (2) / HDMI Output (1)
iPhone/iPod dock2 3D in Full HD 1080p3 HD Audio Decoding4
(Dolby TrueHD & dts-HD Master Audio)
Sony HomeShare capable5 Media Remote App for iPhone, iPad and compatible Android Smartphones6 DLNA 7
(music, video and photos)
Additional content search & movie info (powered by Gracenote ) Wider Speaker Sound Stage Wi-Fi Built-in Wi-Fi Ready
(UWA-BR100 adapter sold separately)

All All All

Wireless Rear Speakers Premium 2-Way Speakers Universal Remote
For Sonys best entertainment experience, look for these features
HDMI Input (2) / HDMI Output (1) 3D in Full HD 1080p3 Internet Streaming1 Wi-Fi Built-in Sony HomeShare capable5
Media Remote App for iPhone, iPad and compatible Android Smartphones6
BDV-E580, BDV-E780W BDV-E580, BDV-E780W

Android Market

BDV-E580, BDV-E780W BDV-E780W

Wireless Rear Speakers

2011 Sony Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System Features
Universal Playback: Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD, SACD, AVC-HD
Enjoy Blu-ray Disc movies in brilliant high-definition resolution or upscale the quality of your DVDs to near HD.8 Also supports CD, SACD and AVC-HD formats.1
Media Remote App for iPhone, iPad and compatible Android Smartphones
Turn your iPhone, iPad or compatible Android Smartphone into a remote control with a full QWERTY keyboard for search use by downloading the free 6 Media Remote app.
Get rich, powerful sound with 1000 watts of surround sound (167Wx5 +165W; 30hms, 80Hz-1Khz, 1% THD).
Wirelessly connect to your PC to stream music and access videos and photos to your Blu-ray Disc home theater system.7

Internet Streaming

Instantly stream a great selection of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from Netflix, Pandora, 1 Slacker, YouTube and more. Theres always something youll want to watch.
Additional content search & movie info (powered by Gracenote )
Access detailed information about the movies you are watching and search across select internet apps to find additional related entertainment.
Connect two HD sources via HDMI and easily switch between them.9
Wider Speaker Sound Stage
Enjoy amazing sound quality over a big area, thanks to uniquely designed speakers that provide a wider sweet spot.

iPhone/iPod Dock

Share your personal music, photos, and videos using the included iPod or iPhone dock.2

Wi-Fi Built-in

Enjoy the convenience of built-in wireless connectivity and easily access the best online entertainment 1 including movies, photos, music, videos and more.

3D in Full HD 1080p

Take you Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc movie experience 3 to the next level with built-in 3D capabilities.
Wi-Fi Ready (adaptor sold separately)
Easily connect to your wireless broadband network with the optional UWA-BR100 Wi-Fi adapter.

HD Audio Decoding

(Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio) Experience high quality, uncompressed HD surround 4 sound the way movie makers intended.
Enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound without running wires across the room to the rear speakers.

Sony HomeShare capable

Create a customized home audio experience and share music throughout your house with built-in HomeShare capabilities.5

Premium 2-Way Speakers

Enjoy outstanding sound with premium speakers that deliver better highs and lows using high-quality tweeters and woofers.

Universal Remote

Control connected products with one remote. A simple on-screen set-up tutorial helps you easily program the remote.
Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. 2Works with most iPod models. 3Requires 3D content, 3D 1080p HDTV, 3D glasses, 3D emitter, and HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps). 4Requires HDMI cable and LPCM capable receiver. 5Requires Sony Network speakers (SA-NS400 and SA-NS300) sold sep. Wireless audio streaming requires wireless 802.11 home network, and UWA-BR100 USB adapter for Wi-Fi Ready models. 6Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network. 7Requires 802.11 home network and content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server. Wi-Fi Ready models also require UWA-BR100 USB adapter. 8Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI cable sold separately.
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Sony BDP-S380 Blu-ray Disc Player (Black)

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Internet-Ready Devices Internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast. Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications. Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision. Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.
February 2011 Enjoy Full HD1080p Blu-ray Disc movies, or connect to the Internet and stream a wide variety of online entertainment including movies, TV episodes, videos, music and live sports from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora and more with the BDP-S380 Blu-ray Disc player. Download the free "Media Remote" app and turn your iPhone, iPad or compatible Android phone into a versatile remote control with a full keyboard so you can search and instantly access detailed movie information. Plus, start watching your movies faster than ever with the Quick Start/Load feature.
Unlimited Entertainment Blu-ray Disc Full HD 1080p Playback
Enjoy your Blu-ray Disc movies in all their high-definition glory. And don't forget about those DVDs: the BDP-S380 will upscale the quality of your DVDs to near HD, for a better picture on your HDTV. Instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV shows, live sports, videos and music from Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus and many more. Streaming Content With the BDP-S380 Blu-ray Disc player, there's always something on. Using your home broadband internet connection, you can instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV shows, live sports, videos and music from Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus and many more. Connect to your home network with a standard Ethernet cable or add Sony's UWA-BR100 Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately). Sony's I/P Noise Reduction is also on-board, helping to improve the picture quality of Internet entertainment and enjoy crisp, clear images on your HDTV--even with compressed, streaming media. Turn your iPhone, iPad, or compatible Android phone into a versatile remote when you download Sony's free "Media Remote" app. Wi-Fi Ready Access the internet without extra cables--just add Sony's UWA-BR100 USB Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately) to easily connect to your home wireless broadband network. Once connected, you can access and stream content from a large selection of entertainment apps. Mobile Device Control Turn your iPhone, iPad or compatible Android phone into a versatile remote when you download Sony's free "Media Remote" app. This gives you basic remote functions, a full QWERTY keyboard, plus the ability to search for information about the movies you're watching on YouTube, Wikipedia, and many BRAVIA Internet Video services. Better yet, share information with your friends via Twitter. Add Sony's USB Wi-Fi adapter to easily connect to your home wireless network. Faster Loading Times Get your popcorn ready. With Quick Start/Quick Load, you will begin enjoying your entertainment faster than ever. Movie Info at Your Fingertips Connect to the internet and get detailed information about the movie you're watching with Gracenote service. This easy-to-navigate service displays handy info such as cast information, genre, jacket art and more right on your TV screen. You can also access select internet apps including YouTube and Qriocity to find related entertainment. Enjoy Your Photos, Movies and Music

Hook up your digital camera, camcorder, USB flash drive, or USB-enabled MP3 player via the built-in USB input and view pictures, videos or listen to music on your TV. Uncompromising Audio Support for Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution Audio) codecs means you can get cutting-edge, high-definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio, for a truly cinematic experience. BDP-S380 Select Specifications Video Resolution: 1080p Playable Disc Types: CD-R, Blu-ray Disc, BD-RE, BD-R, BD-ROM, CD-DA, CD, DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R (Incl. Dual Layer), DVD+R (Incl. Double Layer), DVD+RW, CD-RW, BDAV, BD/CD, BD/DVD Playable File Types: AVCHD, MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, WMV9, AAC, WAV, MP3, WMA9, GIF, JPEG, PNG Inputs/Outputs HDMI Output 1 Composite Video Output: 1 Component Video Output: 1 Digital Audio Output 1 (Coaxial) Analog Audio Output 1 USB Input 2 (1 Front, 1 Rear) Ethernet Port: 1 Weight and Dimensions Dimensions (WxHxD): 17 x 1.4 x 7.8 Inches What's in the Box Sony BDP-S380 Blu-Ray Disc Player (Black), Remote Control With Batteries, AV Cable, Documentation