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Sony BDP-S570

Macworld Rating

3.5 out of 5 Mice, May 28, 2010

Pros

  • Well designed and extremely fast to operate
  • Lots of Internet video options

Cons

  • Disappointing image quality
  • Netflix use requires SonyStyle membership
  • Onscreen menus and manual not always helpful

$250

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