Slimline, lightweight & multi-talented: The BC-5550H is the ideal drvie that reads your 25 GB BD-R & BD-RE media as well as your 50 GB dual-layer R & RE Blu-ray media with 6x speed. It also read & writes to your DVDs & CDs. When storing data on DVD-Rs/DVD+ Rs, it reach 8x speed & handle DVD-RAMs (max. 5x DVD speed) & DVD-RWs/DVD+RWs (max. 6x/8x) dynamically. Write Speeds DVD+R: 8x DVD+R DL: 6x DVD+RW: 6x DVD-R: 8x DVD-R DL: 6x DVD-RAM: 5x DVD-RW: 6x CD-R: 24x CD-RW: 16x Read Speeds CD-ROM: 24x DVD-ROM: 8x BD-ROM: 6x ...

The versatile BD-5300S Blu-ray Disc™ recordable/rewritable drive from Sony&12288; Optiarc gives you the best of all worlds. Writing at 12x, it can record a full Single layer BD-R (25 Gb) in 8 mins!!. BD-R DL (50 Gb) disc can be written with 10x within 20 mins. The drive can also record 8.5GB/4.7GB DVDs & common rewritable CDs to meet even more of your needs. Record a variety of video, ranging from HDV/AVCHD camcorders&12288;to Blu-ray Discs & keep the video in its native HD resolution, or convert to standard definition & record a DVD. Read Speed (max.) BD: 8x, DVD: 16x, CD: 48x Write Speed BD-R: 12x BD-R DL: 8x BD-RE: 2x DVD-R: 16x, DVD+R: 16x DVD-R DL: 8x, DVD+R9: 8x DVD-RW: 6x, DVD+RW: 8x DVD-RAM: 12x CD-R: 48x, CD-RW: 24x Access time BD: SL-250ms / DL-380ms DVD: SL-150ms / DL-160ms / RAM-200ms CD: 150ms Mechanism Tray load mechanism for horizontal & vertical use Interface: S-ATA Burst transfer rate: 1.5 Gbits/sec Cache: 8 MByte Media supported: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R9, DVD+RW, CD-R & CD-RW with 80mm & 120mm diameter Modes supported: BD-ROM, BD-AV, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-DA, CD-ROM (XA), CD Extra, Video CD, Photo CD, CD Text Compatibility: Multi Read, MS Windows XP & Windows Vista, Win 7 compatible Weight: 0.64kg Dimensions: 146mm x 41.3mm x 170 mm ...

Features BD-RE Re-Writable Fast data transfer rate Scratch Guard Hard coating protects against scratches & prevents dust & stains. Archival Reliability Highly reliable recording material design resists image corruption & deterioration after long storage. Stable Writing High-precision disc layer provides a level of disc flatness, which results in lower errors while recording & playback. Temperature Durability High-precision disc structure made to prevent warping during severe changes in temperature & humidity. 25GB Capacity 1-2x Write Speed 1 Pack in Slim Jewel Case ...

Features High Definition picture quality
- Watch Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal clear, Full HD 1080p Also plays DVD Discs
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The compact Sony BDP-S185 can play movies in Full HD resolution on Blu-ray disc. & you can keep your old DVD collection, because video upscaling means that you can view your existing DVDs nearly in 1080p (Full HD) picture quality. Dolby True HD & DTS-HD deliver the matching surround sound. BD-Live 2.0. BD Live means that you can access numerous movie extras & additional Content: (for example: trailers, interviews, director&8217;s comments, documentaries or downloads). USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 for videos, images & music. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connection detects both USB (Universal Serial Bus) sticks & external USB (Universal Serial Bus) hard drives, allowing you to view an even broader range of multimedia Content: such as (HD) movies, music & images. The device supports a large number of file formats. DVD video upscaling. This function scales up the resolution of standard DVDs to 1080p (Full HD) via an HDMI connection. Image edges are smoothed even better, & the image is almost as lifelike as a high-definition signal.

Features: Access to free online entertainment via network connection
- transfer videos, sports programmes & other great Content: from the network to your TV. Decoder for Dolby Digital, Dolby True HD, DTS & DTS-HD. 24p True Cinema for playing cinema-like images. DVD video upscaling up to 1080p (Full HD). Deep Colour & x.v. colour for vibrant, natural colours. 3 selectable pre-programmed picture modes. Photo slideshow with music. Playback of MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVCHD, Xvi D, AVI, WMV, ASF, MKV, M4V, MP3, AAC, WAV, JPEG, GIF & PNG via USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. Screen saver. Parental lock. Firmware update via the network. Included in delivery. Remote control (batteries included). User manual.


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See it all in Full HD Experience bright, high-quality detail across everything that you watch – including DVDs, Blu-ray Discs™, & streamed online content. The BDP-S1700 also upscales standard definition DVD movies to near-HD quality, so you can see them beautifully realised in refined detail. Colours that come alive Bring your viewing experience to life with our broad & vivid TRILUMINOS™ colour palette. Exclusive to Sony & optimised for use with accompanying TRILUMINOS TVs, it ensures that hard to-reproduce reds, aqua blues, & emerald greens are all beautifully displayed so that landscapes & seascapes appear more realistic. Sleek & simple The minimal design of the BDP-S1700 is elegantly crafted to complement any living room, with its compact 23cm (9.1“) x 3.9cm (1.5”) frame fitting neatly into even the tightest of spots. The best of the web on your TV Head online & see whats out there. Enjoy instant access to the latest music, movies, catch-up TV, & more. Flick through a selection of online channels, or load up the latest You Tube™ videos. ...

Forget Cables The new way is wireless There was a time when the back of a telly looked like a snake pit with wires trailing here, there & everywhere. Things are changing. This player

Includes:: Wi-Fi so you can forget about cables & connect up to your home network over the airwaves. It makes so much sense. Now youre ready to take advantage of online entertainment & all it has to offer. Discover High Definition Theres nothing like Blu-ray for clarity & realism. See every blade of grass in perfect definition, all the detail in dark scenes & colours as vivid as those in the real world. Five times sharper than DVD. You need to be involved. Upscale Your DVDs Time to give those old DVD movies a new lease of life. Slot them in your Blu-ray player & enjoy them in near HD quality. Forget Cables With Wi-Fi built in, youre connected to your home network & ready to take advantage of worlds of online entertainment. Access on demand services, share photos & music, stream content from your PC. Not a wire in sight. Entertainment Unlimited Go to Sony Entertainment Network & find all the films, songs, TV shows & apps you need. Be entertained on your terms. You choose the content, you choose the time, you take control. Connect & Play Simply connect your digital camera, flash drive or hard disc to the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port & play slideshows, movies & music through your Blu-ray player & TV. So easy. Saves Space Super slim & light, youll have no trouble fitting this player into tight spaces such as under your telly or on a shelf. Extraordinary detail Youve been loyal to your DVD collection & thats commendable but in your heart you know now is the time to move to Blu-ray. Your mates have told you how good it is. Five times the picture quality, ten times the sound quality. Youve seen it in action at your local pub & youve been impressed by the clarity, the realism, the sharply defined details. Dark scenes no longer lost in shadow. Colours as vivid as those in the real world. Its time your favourite movies got the Blu-ray treatment, right? New lease of life for old favourites What about all those DVDs in the cupboard, you ask? Slot them in your Blu-ray player & you can enjoy them in near HD quality. Not only does your Blu-ray play them perfectly, it also makes them sharper with more detailed & colour. The golden oldies will come to life with a level of realism that simply wasnt there before. Share around your home Install Sony Homestream on your computer & you can stream your downloaded films & music to your TV. Search for Sony Homestream in Google to get started. Entertainment Unlimited Forget wires, connect wirelessly to your home network with built-in Wi Fi. Click here for a larger image Movies, music & more Heard about Sony Entertainment Network? Its a place you can go to find all the films, songs, TV shows & apps you need. Stuck for something to do on a Friday evening? Choose from all the top HD movies & stream them straight to your Blu-ray player. Music collection need an injection of fresh blood? Theres over 15 million songs to choose from on Music Unlimited. How about some apps for games, sport, news & weather? All there at your fingertips. So much fun online Access on demand services & catch-up TV including BBC i Player & Demand 5 from Sony Entertainment Network. Go on You Tube & watch your first attempts on a surfboard last summer. Watch the latest blockbuster films from Video Unlimited on pay per view & connect with friends & family on Facebook. Theres also Netflix & Lovefilm for unlimited films & TV shows via their subscription services. Theres even a BBC Sports app for simultaneous sporting events like Wimbledon, so you can watch the action on every court. All without a wire between you & the world wide web & controllable from just one remote & one Sony Entertainment Network portal. How simple is that. Its as easy as USB (Universal Serial Bus) Youve got to admit, USB (Universal Serial Bus) drives are handy. So small yet they store so much. Slot one into your Blu-ray player & you can play photo slideshows of your deep sea fishing adventure, video of your brothers wedding & rock anthems from your music collection. Its also another easy way to get stuff off your PC & onto your TV, if wireless is all a bit too complicated for you. Linking up with your TV Its so quick & easy with an HDMI cable & even better, this gives you the best possible picture & sound quality. One cable HDMI connection minimises trailing wires in your home & means that you can take advantage of convenient features such as BRAVIA Sync for operating your TV & Blu-ray player from just one single remote. Saves Space Seriously slim It gets busy down there under your telly. Digiboxes, games consoles, & home theatre kits where exactly do you stick your new Blu-ray player? With space so tight, youll be wanting one thats super slim & light, capable of squeezing in to any spare spot or even going on a shelf. Youll also want it to match up with the new range of BRAVIA televisions & as you can see, it does that perfectly. * Image for illustration purposes only. Video content available subject to change. All Rights Reserved. Broadband router required to access internet services. Sony recommends a minimum speed of 2 Mbps for Standard Definition content & 4 Mbps for High Definition content. Please contact your internet service provider for further information.

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The perfect choice to experience stunning 3D Movies Watch & listen to your favourite DVDs like never before in near HD quality ...

BDV-E490 Home Cinema System. Big on movies? Get the big cinema sound with two tall speakers. Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Player 5. 1 surround sound with two tall speakers 1000W iPhone/iPod dock. Get HD surround sound plus 2 tall speakers. Go online for catch-up TV movies music & more. Watch High Definition movies in 3D. ...

Read Speeds CD-ROM: 24x CD-R: 24x CD-RW: 24x DVD-ROM: 8x DVD-R: 8x DVD+R: 8x DVD-RAM: 5x DVD-R DL: 6x DVD+R DL: 6x BD-R: 6x Write Speeds CD-R: 24x CD-RW: 16x DVD-R: 8x DVD+R: 8x DVD-RW: 6x DVD+RW: 6x DVD-RAM: 5x DVD +R DL: 8x BD-RE: 2x BD-R DL: 4x ...