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# Built-in Dual Core Wi-Fi for seamless streaming 4K Upscaling (3840x2160) for ultra-sharp visuals Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD 7.1 surround sound Sony BDPS790 4K Upscaling 3D Wi-Fi Blu-ray Disc Player

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** ฿44055
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your home theater game with Sony’s 4K Blu-ray powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony BDPS790 4K Upscaling 3D Wi-Fi Blu-ray Disc Player by sony
- **How much does it cost?** ฿44055 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cinema-Quality 4K Upscaling:** Transform your Blu-rays & DVDs into near-4K masterpieces with 4x Full HD resolution enhancement.
- • **Next-Level Sound Experience:** Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD codecs deliver rich, room-filling 7.1 channel audio for theater-grade sound at home.
- • **Smart Control & Social Sharing:** Use your smartphone as a remote with Sony’s Media Remote app and share what you watch instantly on Facebook & Twitter.
- • **Immersive 3D & 2D-to-3D Conversion:** Experience blockbuster 3D movies in stunning Full HD or convert your 2D collection into captivating 3D adventures.
- • **Effortless Streaming & Connectivity:** Built-in dual-core Wi-Fi powers smooth access to Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Pandora & more—no wires, no hassle.

## Overview

The Sony BDPS790 is a premium 3D Blu-ray player featuring advanced 4K upscaling that boosts your viewing experience to nearly four times Full HD resolution. Equipped with built-in dual-core Wi-Fi, it offers seamless streaming from top entertainment apps like Netflix and YouTube. Enjoy immersive 3D playback, 2D-to-3D conversion, and rich Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound. Enhanced by a dual HDMI output and smart smartphone control, this player is designed for the millennial professional seeking cutting-edge home entertainment with social connectivity and effortless usability.

## Description

Product Description 3D Blu-ray Disc Full HD 1080p playback. Built-in Wi-Fi. Sony Entertainment Network: Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus& more . Skype capability with optional camera. Super Bit Mapping and 4K upscaling for amazing picture quality From the Manufacturer With a built-in Dual Core Processor you can stream movies, TV shows, and music with precision2 or watch Blu-ray Disc movies in 2D or 3D.1 Wireless and powerful, the 4K upscaling13 feature delivers nearly four times higher resolution than full high definition 1080p for your Blu-ray and DVD’s on compatible 4K TV’s and projectors. Endless Entertainment. Powerful Wi-Fi. Experience 4K Upscaling13 With built-in Wi-Fiyou have endless entertainment options. All of your favorite blockbuster movies and hit music are instantly available through the Sony Entertainment Network.2 Connecting to the Internet has never been easier than with Integrated Wi-Fi. You’ll be connected to your home network in seconds and be ready to stream all the things you love right to your living room.2 Clearer, bigger, bolder-beyond anything you’ve seen at home. 4K upscaling allows users to upscale their DVD’s and Blu-ray Discs up to nearly 3,840 x 2,160 resolution13 delivering up to 8.3-million pixels—almost 4 times the pixels of 1080p. Technology Now Streaming With the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi, it’s easier than ever to instantly stream an astonishing array of online movies, videos, TV shows, and music from Netflix, desertcart Instant Video, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora and more.2 Watch exactly what you want, when you want. Powerhouse Performer Sony’s top performing Blu-ray player incorporates a built-in Dual Core Processor that delivers a powerhouse performance minus the lag. Experience lightning quick delivery speeds as web pages load quicker, movies and media stream faster, and playback appears noticeably smoother. Stunning Picture Quality Enjoy your favorite 2D and 3D Blu-ray Disc movies1 in a beautiful, rich Full HD 1080p.11 Upscale older DVDs to near HD quality12, or use the 2D to 3D conversion14 feature to automatically convert your DVDs and Blu-ray movies into a 3D entertainment adventure.1 Experience a resolution that's up to four times higher than Full HD with the BDP-S790 4K upscaling13 player. Control with Your Mobile Device Turn your iPhone, iPad, or compatible Android phone into a versatile remote by downloading the free Media Remote app.3 Get all the basic remote functions plus access to a full Qwerty keyboard that makes searching the internet for movie info a snap. 4K Upscaling Expertise In addition to Sony being the 4K industry leader with 75% of movie theaters worldwide using Sony 4K Digital Cinema Projectors, Sony is involved in every aspect of the 4K workflow -- from content creation and post-production to presentation for theaters and home viewing. This expertise helps deliver the highest quality 4K upscaling13 experience. Skype Video Chat Go beyond "hello" – send a smile too. Built-in Skype capability makes it easy to see eye-to-eye with friends and family all over the globe with internet voice and video calls. Simply add a compatible microphone/camera (sold separately) to make Skype-to-Skype video calls or Skype-to-phone calls through your compatible TV.9 Product description and full feature list The BDP-S790 Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi is equipped with the latest technology to bring you incredible entertainment quality. Explore the full range of features and options below. Built-in Wi-Fi and Dual Core Processor With built-in Wi-Fi, you can easily connect to the Internet through your home's wireless broadband network. And with a built-in Dual Core Processor, you can enjoy fast performance for the ultimate movie experience. Sony Entertainment Network With the Sony Entertainment Network, you can instantly stream a wide variety of online movies, videos, TV shows, and music from Netflix, desertcart Instant Video, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus and more.2 Enjoy more stunning movies Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc movies1 in Full HD 1080p11 and upscale the visual quality of DVDs to near HD quality.12 The 2D and 3D conversion 14 feature allows your DVDs or Blu-ray Disc14 movies to be automatically converted into 3D for playback on your 3D TV.1 Experience nearly four times higher quality resolution than Full HD with 4K upscaling.13 Dual HDMI Output Two ports are better than one. Use one to connect to your 3D HDTV and find yourself transported by cinematic 3D.1 Use the other to connect to your A/V amplifier and fill your living room with amazing HD surround sound — it works perfectly with legacy audio products. Skype Enjoy video conferencing from your living room using Skype.9 Simply plug in a compatible camera and you’re ready to start communicating. Super Bit Mapping Video for Premium Picture Quality The Sony BDP-S790 includes 16 Bit video processing so you can experience premium picture quality with Super Bit Mapping Video. Sony Media Remote App With the free Sony Media Remote app enjoy a full Qwerty keyboard and movie information search capabilities on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android phone or Sony Tablet.3 Also, the IR input on the BDPS-790, can be used with your remote control and other compatible home automation devices. Even if installed in a hard to reach area, attach an external remote sensor to access easily with your universal remote control. Multi-room music with Party Streaming Mode With the Sony BDP-S790, you can wirelessly stream music throughout the home to Sony Wireless Network speakers.4 Quick Start/Quick Load The BDP-S790 allows you to enjoy your movies within seconds with the Quick Start/Quick Load feature. Life, easily shared Bring your favorite videos, photos and music to your TV with dual USB inputs.6 Socialize The Socialize feature allows you to "Socialize" what you watch over Facebook and Twitter while you watch TV. Easy Access Using DLNA you can wirelessly access music, videos and photos from your PC or other compatible Android device and stream them to your Blu-ray Disc Player.15 Throw your music and photos Photos and music from your Sony Tablet or other compatible Android device can be "thrown" directly to the BDP-S790 for enjoyment on your TV.7 Sound you can feel Experience the highest sound quality with Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD codecs which reproduce high-definition sound with up to 7.1 channels of sound for uncompromised quality.8 Learn more about your movies Get detailed movie information and search across Internet apps, including YouTube and Video Unlimited for related entertainment with Gracenote.2 Compare Sony models BDP-S1100 BDP-S3100 BDP-S5100 BDP-S790 Universal Disc Playback (DVD/Blu-ray/CD) Built-in super Wi-Fi - Quick Start & Quick Load Full HD 1080p & DVD upscaling8 Internet Video Content Noise Reduction Enclosed optical drive for better quality disc playback HD sound with Dolby TrueHD and dts-Master Audio7 USB Slot for quickly enjoying music, photos and videos5 (1) (1) (2) (2) HDMI Out Premium Design - 3D2 & 2D to 3D up conversion8 - - 4K Upscaling5 - - - Dual Core Processor - - - Sony Entertainment Network1 Built-in Web Browser10 Control, browse, & "Throw"9 with TV SideView13 - Display your multi-media wirelessly from your PC with DLNA 11 - Digital Front Panel Display - - Skype on your TV14 - - - Share what you're watching with Socialize12 Gracenote6 Look-up 1. Requires 3D content, 3D HDTV, 3D glasses and HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps).2. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires an 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended).3. Applications must be downloaded from the iTunes or Android application store. Check Android market from your device for compatibility. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network.4. Requires Sony HomeShare compatible products and a home network. HomeShare Nework Speakers are sold separately.5. Requires a home network with content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server, and HomeShare network speaker, dock, or Blu-ray Disc player or home theater system. See dlna.org for compatibility.6. Not all USB devices are supported. Please check Owner's Manual for compatibility.7. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network.8. Requires HDMI cable and LPCM capable receiver.9. Requires USB webcam. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Video quality may vary. Subject to Skype’s terms and conditions. Wireless connectivity requires an 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended). Wi-fi ready models require UWA-BR100 USB adapter sold separately.10. Requires HDMI cable sold separately.11. Requires compatible HDTV and HDMI cable sold separately.12. Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI cable sold separately.13. 4K upscaling requires a 4K projector or 4K TV.14. Simulated 3D image will vary based on source content.15. Wi-Fi built in requires 802.11 home network and content stored on a DLNA-compliant PC or server, Wi-Fi ready requires UWA-BR100 USB adapter sold separately. 802.11 home network, and content stored on a DLNA-compliant PC or server. 16. Requires internet.

Review: Fantastic device, but 1st-production articles may prove frustrating to some... - I received my player a short time ago, and so far I'm very pleased with the device. Setup wasn't totally painless, however. I currently own four optical-disk-playing devices (not counting computer drives). I have a five-disk Sony DVD carousel, a Samsung BD player(with wireless but with minimal features, mainly Pandora, Netflix, Blockbuster, and some news headlines), a slightly older Sony BD player(BDP-570) which has, up until now, been the main unit in my entertainment center, and now this. I'm reasonably pleased that the user interface is essentially unaltered from my earlier Sony BD device. The interface is still very easy to use, and very intuitive. It DOES, however, have the annoyance of lacking some configurability (I'd sure like to be able to remove the "Michael Jackson channel" from my list of video channels, for example, as I'll never... EVER... watch that.) It does have a few new features accessed from that media-resources screen... the Opera web browser, a pretty decent Skype client, and a few other items. But if you've owned a Sony BD device before, the UI will be totally familiar to you, as will most of the main configuration options. The remote control is also very similar to the older Sony remote, except that some of the special functions are now in a secondary, concentric ring around the nav-select pad... which is actually a BAD thing as far as I'm concerned, as I have found myself frequently accidentally hitting the outside ring when I'm trying to hit the inside ring, or vice-versa. Fortunately for me, I seldom use the provided remote, instead using my Logitech Harmony programmable remote... so this is not really an issue. But if you plan to use this remote as your primary control, I suspect you'll experience the same thing from time to time. Sony could have done better in this regard. Picture quality is gorgeous, of course, as played on my 240hz Samsung 3D LEDTV. I wasn't sure that there would be any visible difference, but the image quality is notable improved, especially on upscaled DVD images. It seems that the two fast processor cores in the machine are getting a pretty robust workout... they're not being wasted! 3D is impressive, too... though I suspect this is more related to the TV than the player. (Samsung's 3D TVs are the best on the market IMHO, right now, though Sony's BD players are the best, I think!) That said, the machine never so much as "hesitates a frame" in even the most action-packed 3D scenes... which is something you'll occasionally note on lower-end 3D units, as the data streaming through them can briefly get backed up in fast, moving scenes, being rendered twice-over for each frame (once per eye, in other words). I do not have access to a 4K display, so I have no idea if that's good or not. I suspect that 4K will tax the resources of this machine... then again, so few people have 4K displays right now, it's not worth quibbling about. Now... if you buy one of the first units (ie, the current batch, I think!), you'll likely have a few issues when you first obtain it. The machine is designed to be network-connected, and wants to be connected. But, at least in my case, and in the case of many others, the network functionality seems somewhat hobbled under the "release firmware." You need to update the machine's firmware... after which, my machine has worked perfectly. But the device, by default, will try to "web update" itself anytime connected. Which means that you need to manually update the device, using either downloaded media (from the vendor's website), media obtained from the vendor (for a fee), or at the very least, a hard-wired network connection, in order to do your first update. Prior to the first update, I had significant difficulties maintaining a connection... which could lead to an improper update, and a "bricked" device. Lots of other folks had the same problem. Post-update, my device works perfectly. Also pre-update, I couldn't manually enter my wireless networking info (the UI was there, but it didn't allow me to finish my setup). Post-update, that's no longer an issue. The receiver in this device isn't tremendously powerful, and a better antenna/receiver set would be a major boon. It's basically on-par with devices built into laptops and so forth, and (post-update) works about the same as any of those. But it would be well-served by having some improved reception, since it's going to be tasked with streaming a lot of data. The reception is better than you'll get with a Roku or the like, but not as good as it ought to be for the price, and if you're not near your router, you may have some connectivity issues from time to time. It does seem to be on-par with my prior Sony device, or the built-in wireless in any of my TVs. That's about all I can say about it right now. It's a terrific device, plays back flawlessly for any media I have access to, and just generally is the best device of its type out there right now, as far as I'm concerned. Just be careful about updating the device when you first receive it. I recommend downloading the update files and installing them without the network at all (see Sony's support site). After doing this, my network has worked flawlessly so far, and the device is separated from my router by a floor and four walls, and about fifty feet... and we have power lines nearby. I'm very satisfied with the device so far. If that ever changes, I'll be sure to update this review, though. ************* Edit: Well, I've had this for a while now and have fully put it through its paces. There's one thing I thought I ought to mention. This has the best DLNA interface I've yet to see on a consumer device. It's easy to use, functions well... but there's a problem. It only recognizes a tiny subset of my media, including very, very few of my video files... very few. And while it will recognize any MP3 file, most of my media is in WMA format, which the player won't recognize, either. So, the DLNA functionality is pretty hobbled, as far as I'm concerned. I'd love to hear the experiences of others in this regard. No support for windows media audio and video? No support for MKV containers? These are things that really should be present in ANY contemporary media-streaming solution. Hopefully Sony can implement something (it's not a hardware issue so it MUST be a legal-rights issue!) to manage file types better in the future. Right now, the only device I have which can make full use of my media server, with the exception of actual PCs, is my little Archos portable media player. I sure wish my Sony BD player had support for as many file times as my Archos does... ************* Another edit: I've now had two more firmware updates since posting the above. And yesterday, I decided to play around with the network DLNA mode again. I don't know which firmware fixed this, but as of yesterday, I can now play WMA audio files with no problems. I still can't see any of my WMV, DIVX, MOV, or other video files. The only things I CAN see, really, are the transport stream files taken directly from DVD rips, and I only have a handful of those, created off of disks I own, so that I could put those files onto my portable player (Archos 5IT, 500GB). So... it does seem that Sony is "fixing" the DLNA issues, but a step at a time. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of my stuff... video files, etc... someday soon.
Review: Good player -- minor initial problem with internet now solved - I use the player mostly for streaming movies from Netflix and desertcart using the built-in WiFi, and also a little for DVDs and Blu Rays. It works well for all four of those purposes. I'm happy with the usability and speed of response to commands from the remote. It seems to stream a little more reliably than the old PlayStation 3 (may she rest in peace) which sometimes had a little trouble with the variability of my internet connection speed. Before ordering this BDP-S790, I had ordered the Panasonic DMP-BBT01. I found the Panasonic unacceptable and returned it to desertcart (see my review on that product). The Sony BDP-S790 is a far better product from a user interface perspective, and seems much more reliable at streaming, too. One problem I encountered was some initial difficulty with the network connectivity of the BDP-S790. It reported success at WiFi connection but failure regarding internet connection. That report turned out to be not quite true -- I did have internet connectivity and could stream, etc., even though it reported failure, but it was flaky and would drop off the network in the middle of streaming. I also could not perform software updates over the network, and the error message had to do with failure to contact the DHCP server (in my Cisco Linksys E4200). So I quit using DHCP, assigned a static IP address to the device, and haven't had a bit of trouble since. (By the way, I've not had any other WiFi device in my household, out of a dozen or more, that failed on DHCP with my router.) Anyway, it now reports success on internet connectivity, and I can stream uninterrupted movies, and I can perform firmware updates over the network. It was a relief to have solved that problem so I could keep this player, and not have to return it and make a third attempt at selecting a decent player.

## Features

- 4K Upscaling provides up to four times higher resolution than Full HD 1080p
- 3D Blu-ray Disc Full HD 1080p playback
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Skype capability with optional camera
- Power Requirements (frequency) : 60Hz ; Power Requirements (voltage) : 120V ; Power Consumption (in Operation): 22W

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006U1YUW2 |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #658,865 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #340 in Blu-Ray Disc Players |
| Brand Name | Sony |
| Color Name | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (341) |
| Date First Available | January 9, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.41 pounds |
| Item model number | BDPS790 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.87 x 18.9 x 10.83 inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Sony
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Connector Type:** HDMI
- **Item Weight:** 4.4 Pounds
- **Media Type:** Blu-Ray Disc, CD, DVD
- **Model Name:** Sony BDP-S790
- **Product Dimensions:** 16.93"L x 7.6"W x 1.65"H
- **Resolution:** 1920x1080

## Images

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![Sony BDPS790 4K Upscaling 3D Wi-Fi Blu-ray Disc Player - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iXSeL+0pL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I live in the country.  Fastest internet I can get is Verizon wireless mi-fi.  Will this work with that?  I tried Roku and connection too slow for it to work.  Uploaded every 2 minutes until it would finally just shut down.**
A: Recommended download speed for "HD" is 10mbs (maybe 5-10mbs); need 1.5mbs for SD.  Use your laptop to test speed of LAN wired or wi-fi (unplug wire to test wi-fi).  Use a website like speedtest.org to find download speed.  If you don't have 1.5mbs, streaming will be very iffy.  Walk your laptop to where you would place the streaming device for the speed test - run it several times to get a set of readings.The S790 is a high quality blu-ray & DVD playback unit; its outstanding feature is the dual core processor that loads video streaming MUCH faster -- it loads about 5x faster than my $130 Panasonic 215 & 220 for video streaming and there is less PQ switching.  The S790 was worth $230, and at $200, a good bargain although most people can't believe the price difference is worth the faster steaming.It's hard to suggest buying the S790 until you know your wi-fi bandwidth.  If you have 5-10mbs, the S790 will stream very well, in my experience with this Sony and 2 basic Panasonic models.

**Q: How many digital outputs does it have?? And which ones......**
A: Hello Joseph.....  I hope this info helps:   The back of the Sony BDP-S790 is its most interesting part. Here, you'll find not one but two HDMI outputs, an Ethernet network port, an additional USB port, optical and coaxial digital audio, as well as a set of backup composite audio/video connectors. The BDP-S790 has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n built in.Sony 3D Blu-ray playerPorts on the rear of the BDP-S790, including two HDMI outputs.The dual HDMI output is an interesting feature. Its advantage is in making it possible to connect an A/V receiver or home theatre system with one HDMI port, and using the other port to send an unadulterated HDMI signal to your TV or home theatre projector. If you've got an A/V receiver that won't pass through 3D video, for example, this is a big selling point.Read more: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/digital-home/3371416/sony-bdp-s790-3d-blu-ray-player-review/#ixzz2e2qHvxBW

**Q: Why doesn't  this player support closed caption for Amazon Video but does support it for Netflix.**
A: Sony BDPS790 Blu-Ray Player not honoring External subtitle and closed caption for all video streams.It supports External Subtitile only for AVI video format. Sony support keeps big silence for this kind of queries.

**Q: is this the newest 4k player**
A: I believe the BDPS6200 is the newest 4k Sony player out.  Not sure on the other brands.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic device, but 1st-production articles may prove frustrating to some...
*by C***N on June 9, 2012*

I received my player a short time ago, and so far I'm very pleased with the device. Setup wasn't totally painless, however. I currently own four optical-disk-playing devices (not counting computer drives). I have a five-disk Sony DVD carousel, a Samsung BD player(with wireless but with minimal features, mainly Pandora, Netflix, Blockbuster, and some news headlines), a slightly older Sony BD player(BDP-570) which has, up until now, been the main unit in my entertainment center, and now this. I'm reasonably pleased that the user interface is essentially unaltered from my earlier Sony BD device. The interface is still very easy to use, and very intuitive. It DOES, however, have the annoyance of lacking some configurability (I'd sure like to be able to remove the "Michael Jackson channel" from my list of video channels, for example, as I'll never... EVER... watch that.) It does have a few new features accessed from that media-resources screen... the Opera web browser, a pretty decent Skype client, and a few other items. But if you've owned a Sony BD device before, the UI will be totally familiar to you, as will most of the main configuration options. The remote control is also very similar to the older Sony remote, except that some of the special functions are now in a secondary, concentric ring around the nav-select pad... which is actually a BAD thing as far as I'm concerned, as I have found myself frequently accidentally hitting the outside ring when I'm trying to hit the inside ring, or vice-versa. Fortunately for me, I seldom use the provided remote, instead using my Logitech Harmony programmable remote... so this is not really an issue. But if you plan to use this remote as your primary control, I suspect you'll experience the same thing from time to time. Sony could have done better in this regard. Picture quality is gorgeous, of course, as played on my 240hz Samsung 3D LEDTV. I wasn't sure that there would be any visible difference, but the image quality is notable improved, especially on upscaled DVD images. It seems that the two fast processor cores in the machine are getting a pretty robust workout... they're not being wasted! 3D is impressive, too... though I suspect this is more related to the TV than the player. (Samsung's 3D TVs are the best on the market IMHO, right now, though Sony's BD players are the best, I think!) That said, the machine never so much as "hesitates a frame" in even the most action-packed 3D scenes... which is something you'll occasionally note on lower-end 3D units, as the data streaming through them can briefly get backed up in fast, moving scenes, being rendered twice-over for each frame (once per eye, in other words). I do not have access to a 4K display, so I have no idea if that's good or not. I suspect that 4K will tax the resources of this machine... then again, so few people have 4K displays right now, it's not worth quibbling about. Now... if you buy one of the first units (ie, the current batch, I think!), you'll likely have a few issues when you first obtain it. The machine is designed to be network-connected, and wants to be connected. But, at least in my case, and in the case of many others, the network functionality seems somewhat hobbled under the "release firmware." You need to update the machine's firmware... after which, my machine has worked perfectly. But the device, by default, will try to "web update" itself anytime connected. Which means that you need to manually update the device, using either downloaded media (from the vendor's website), media obtained from the vendor (for a fee), or at the very least, a hard-wired network connection, in order to do your first update. Prior to the first update, I had significant difficulties maintaining a connection... which could lead to an improper update, and a "bricked" device. Lots of other folks had the same problem. Post-update, my device works perfectly. Also pre-update, I couldn't manually enter my wireless networking info (the UI was there, but it didn't allow me to finish my setup). Post-update, that's no longer an issue. The receiver in this device isn't tremendously powerful, and a better antenna/receiver set would be a major boon. It's basically on-par with devices built into laptops and so forth, and (post-update) works about the same as any of those. But it would be well-served by having some improved reception, since it's going to be tasked with streaming a lot of data. The reception is better than you'll get with a Roku or the like, but not as good as it ought to be for the price, and if you're not near your router, you may have some connectivity issues from time to time. It does seem to be on-par with my prior Sony device, or the built-in wireless in any of my TVs. That's about all I can say about it right now. It's a terrific device, plays back flawlessly for any media I have access to, and just generally is the best device of its type out there right now, as far as I'm concerned. Just be careful about updating the device when you first receive it. I recommend downloading the update files and installing them without the network at all (see Sony's support site). After doing this, my network has worked flawlessly so far, and the device is separated from my router by a floor and four walls, and about fifty feet... and we have power lines nearby. I'm very satisfied with the device so far. If that ever changes, I'll be sure to update this review, though. ************* Edit: Well, I've had this for a while now and have fully put it through its paces. There's one thing I thought I ought to mention. This has the best DLNA interface I've yet to see on a consumer device. It's easy to use, functions well... but there's a problem. It only recognizes a tiny subset of my media, including very, very few of my video files... very few. And while it will recognize any MP3 file, most of my media is in WMA format, which the player won't recognize, either. So, the DLNA functionality is pretty hobbled, as far as I'm concerned. I'd love to hear the experiences of others in this regard. No support for windows media audio and video? No support for MKV containers? These are things that really should be present in ANY contemporary media-streaming solution. Hopefully Sony can implement something (it's not a hardware issue so it MUST be a legal-rights issue!) to manage file types better in the future. Right now, the only device I have which can make full use of my media server, with the exception of actual PCs, is my little Archos portable media player. I sure wish my Sony BD player had support for as many file times as my Archos does... ************* Another edit: I've now had two more firmware updates since posting the above. And yesterday, I decided to play around with the network DLNA mode again. I don't know which firmware fixed this, but as of yesterday, I can now play WMA audio files with no problems. I still can't see any of my WMV, DIVX, MOV, or other video files. The only things I CAN see, really, are the transport stream files taken directly from DVD rips, and I only have a handful of those, created off of disks I own, so that I could put those files onto my portable player (Archos 5IT, 500GB). So... it does seem that Sony is "fixing" the DLNA issues, but a step at a time. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of my stuff... video files, etc... someday soon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good player -- minor initial problem with internet now solved
*by R***S on October 9, 2013*

I use the player mostly for streaming movies from Netflix and Amazon using the built-in WiFi, and also a little for DVDs and Blu Rays. It works well for all four of those purposes. I'm happy with the usability and speed of response to commands from the remote. It seems to stream a little more reliably than the old PlayStation 3 (may she rest in peace) which sometimes had a little trouble with the variability of my internet connection speed. Before ordering this BDP-S790, I had ordered the Panasonic DMP-BBT01. I found the Panasonic unacceptable and returned it to Amazon (see my review on that product). The Sony BDP-S790 is a far better product from a user interface perspective, and seems much more reliable at streaming, too. One problem I encountered was some initial difficulty with the network connectivity of the BDP-S790. It reported success at WiFi connection but failure regarding internet connection. That report turned out to be not quite true -- I did have internet connectivity and could stream, etc., even though it reported failure, but it was flaky and would drop off the network in the middle of streaming. I also could not perform software updates over the network, and the error message had to do with failure to contact the DHCP server (in my Cisco Linksys E4200). So I quit using DHCP, assigned a static IP address to the device, and haven't had a bit of trouble since. (By the way, I've not had any other WiFi device in my household, out of a dozen or more, that failed on DHCP with my router.) Anyway, it now reports success on internet connectivity, and I can stream uninterrupted movies, and I can perform firmware updates over the network. It was a relief to have solved that problem so I could keep this player, and not have to return it and make a third attempt at selecting a decent player.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful & inexpensive for a First Class Picture & Quality Sound that blend in with your availability of subscriptions in Euros
*by B***R on February 16, 2014*

I bought this at roughly the same time as the Samsung equivalent, the BD-F7500 4K Upscaling 3D Wi-Fi Blu-ray Disc Player . The day after, a firmware update was installed and it has been reliable ever since. As the price of that Samsung has been volatile, but is currently selling at close to M.S.R.P , I assume the Gremlins met an appropriate fate. I retract the unreliable portion, but have not figured out how to bypass Amazon's carved in stone review rule. I hope this Sony Player will be supported by firmware installations for years to come. It supports Super Audio CDs as well as all functional Blu Ray and regular DVDs. It has a good buffer and can ride most waves in your high speed Broad Band ISP. I have seen it say that it is receiving HD Streams as high as 48 MB/S and as low as 0.3 MB/S. The ISP never lowers the price even to reflect their service. However if the low bit rate last more than a minute in HD, this Sony bookmarks where you are and politely brings up the Menu at Play a DVD! Nice touch considering it is an Excellent Blu Ray player. If there was one item to be added, it would be voice control. In general, Remote Controls for DVDs has shrunk in Size in direct proportion to their start up times. I tend to watch movies in low light, and even though Sony makes excellent L.E.D.s they are not to be found on this remote. I guess I could download an App, but speech is more civilized in First Class.

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