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Sony ready with $2000 Blu-ray player.
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By Henning Molbaek
 FIRST ONLINE Sep 4, 2008
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Sony will release the BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray this November.

The model include BD-Live, 1GB Storage, 14Bit HD Video processor, Sony´s new Precision Cinema HD Upscale technology for SD DVDs, analog 7.1 channel output and decoding of HD audio codecs.

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More details in full press release below.

Press Release:
DENVER, Sept. 3, 2008 (CEDIA Booth #600) – Sony today announced the new BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray Disc™ player, featuring the company´s newly developed HD Reality Enhancer and Super Bit Mapping technologies that deliver even sharper and more vibrant images from today´s Blu-ray Disc movies.

The model, which is fully BD-Live capable, features an Ethernet connection that allows users to connect to the Internet via their existing service provider to access BD-Live features and easy firmware updates. It also is equipped with an external flash memory port and includes a 1GB Sony Micro Vault™ Tiny flash storage device.

The BDP-S5000ES also features Quick Start mode, improving boot-up times to approximately six seconds, which is seven times faster than previous models.

"Sony´s Elevated Standard, or ´ES´ products stand for the very best Sony has to offer, and the BDP-S5000ES is no exception," said Chris Fawcett, vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics' Home Video Division. "Featuring the incredible build quality found on all Sony ES products, the S5000ES goes above and beyond traditional Blu-ray Disc players to deliver the ultimate home theater experience."

Unique to the model is Sony´s new 14-bit HD video processor, which improves standard definition and high-definition picture quality with the help of HD Reality Enhancer and Super Bit Mapping technologies. HD Reality Enhancer continually analyzes bit by bit of the original source, sharpening edges and reproducing detail, while reducing the effects of film grain. Super Bit Mapping delivers smoother color gradation realizing true 14-bit equivalent color tone from 8-bit sources connected via HDMI.

Holding true to Sony´s ES standard, the BDP-S5000ES was designed to match pristine video performance with exceptional audio. The model´s analog audio circuit board is isolated from the video board to avoid interference. Additionally, the unit´s rigid frame and beam chassis helps to reduce vibration and a low-leakage R-core transformer minimizes the interference of digital noise.

Since many consumers own extensive DVD movie libraries, the BDP-S5000ES incorporates Sony´s new Precision Cinema HD Upscale technology that converts standard-definition signals (480i) to 1080p and outputs a full HD equivalent resolution signal to 1080p TVs via HDMI. The model even improves analog component video output thanks to 14-bit/297MHz video D/A conversion.

Additionally, the model adds Sony´s new Precision Drive™ HD, which helps to detect and correct wobbling discs from three directions, stabilizing playback of bent or scratched Blu-ray Discs and DVDs.

The model offers 7.1 channel Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS®-HD Master Audio, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio decoding and bit-stream output, as well as analog 7.1 channel output with Advanced Current Segment Audio D/A converters for legacy AV receivers and decoders.

The BDP-S5000ES supports Deep Color video output and AVCHD discs encoded with x.v.Color™ (xvYCC) technology. The players also feature compatibility with an array of video formats, including BD-R/RE (BDMV and BDAV modes), DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA format), and JPEG on BD/DVD/CD recordable media.

The player also features Sony´s XrossMediaBar (XMB™) inspired graphic user interface for easy menu navigation, Sony´s BRAVIA Sync™ for Theatre that connects select Sony home theater and television products for easy operation and a backlit remote control. For custom installation, the model also features RS-232C and IR input.

The new BDP-S5000ES will be available in November for about $2,000 at Sony Style stores, online at sonystyle.com, and at authorized retailers nationwide.

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Thursday, September 4, 2008
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This new $2,000 product from Sony is another example of how less competition in the marketplace is not beneficial to us the consumers. I remember a time just a few months ago when a high end HD DVD or Blue-ray selling for over $1,000 would be too much. Now with HD DVD gone, the latest High end Blue-ray player’s suggested retail prices selling for $1,200 to $2,000 keep showing up more and more. On the other hand, the lower end player prices have stayed about the same lately. With less competition, my guess is that we are probably now paying double for a high definition player. A $2,000 dollar player would have been selling for $1,000 and the $1,200 player for $600.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
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It doesn't get any more ridiculous than charging $2000 for a BD player no matter the company. I keep enjoying my HD sattelite for cheap(movies galore). Why would I give a crap about a BD player of this price. Nice try Sony. I am so glad they and Pioneer are not the only companies in the market. That Insignia is looking even better now.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
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And I enjoy upconverted dvd's from netflix and blockbuster online. I almost never buy dvd's anymore. Why watch the same old movie again and again when I can always have something new. Not to mention the 250 dvds i do own don't just fit in a show box. Bluray is great. This one though has a lot of features I wouldn't need. But as great as it maybe 2 grand is also very great. This player is something that isn't meant to fill up every home. Its for the people that want the super high end. If there is a market for that I say go for it. But I think the expensive Pioneer looked cooler myself though
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
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$2000 . What for! I mean you can buy a 1080p projector DLP, a Bluray player a receiver and speakers for the same price. But then people spend $10000 on a system to listen to CDs!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
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C'mon on guys, this product is for those who have money to burn. Or as the saying goes....."He who dies with the most toys, wins."
Actually I like the other saying......" He who dies with the most toys, still dies." LOL
Thursday, September 4, 2008
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An Item like this is not marketed to the mass market but people with more money then sense. There are still 2,000 SD-DVD players that you can buy. Products like these are more for people to say that they have the absolute best equipment available, even though the improvement will be marginal at best. This isn't even the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. I once found online a 10,000 dollar universal remote, it was plated with 24 karat gold.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
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You have to remember there is always a market for elite electronics products. You can get a 1080P projector for a couple of grand or pay upwards of $50,000. Like wise you can pay $500 for a receiver or pay more then $2000, same with amps, TV's, DVD players, etc.

If HD DVD won the battle you can bet the farm there would be some elite and very expensive players out also, aside from the fabulous HD-XA2 of course.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
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I'm sure there are $5000 VHS players out there if you look hard enough
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It makes me wonder if it's using Cell for upconversion!

Yeah, for half of the media out there, I'm sure this ES peice won't sound much different from current players for around the $500 mark.

$2000 only a few would be dumb enough to drop that kind of cash.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
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while it's nice to see prices dropping, there is always a market for high-end equipment. some people have been buying $4,000 to $7,000 SD DVD (SD DVD, not HD DVD or Blu-ray) players for years, so a $2,000 Blu-ray player may seem like a bargain to them.

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