Review of Sony Blu Ray Player BDP-BX110
Here is my review of the Sony Blu Ray Player BDP-BX110. The only difference between this model and the BDP-S1100 is the inclusion of a HDMI cable. Also similiar are the BDP-BX310 and BDP-S3100 which include Wi-Fi and the BDP-BX510 and BDP-S5100 which include 3D playback.
Pros:
- I got it for $40 refurbished from Newegg (about the price of a new DVD player)
- DVD playback is very quick to start
- Blu Ray playback takes longer to start, but is still fairly fast
- Internet apps include: Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, and Hulu Plus (among others)
- Amazon Instant Video works well (don't have Netflix or Hulu Plus account to try) and is easy to navigate on the TV using the remote
- Nice looking small enclosure
- Only the power button lights up in a non-obtrusive white
Cons:
- Ethernet Only. I really wish I shelled out more cash for the Wi-Fi version ($78 on Amazon new)
- Had to sign up for a Bravia account to use Amazon Instant Video - however, it easily allows you to sign up for a free account right through the Blu Ray player
- Battery door on remote squeaks when pressing buttons for me (my wife does not have this problem)
- Remote is not universal, but can turn on the TV and adjust the volume, it just does not allow you to scroll up and down through the channels
Other Thoughts:
- Includes a quick start mode that increases the start up speed, but requires more power when "off" (I do not use this mode)
- Did have to apply approximately 100MB of updates before the internet apps would work
