You can also use an Apple or Android smartphone to control the deck over a network if you install Sony’s Media Remote app. The Sony will also play Super Audio CDs, which should please hi-res music fans.Įlsewhere on the spec sheet is 2D-to-3D conversion, which could give your DVDs a new lease of life, plus the Qriocity Entertainment Database provides details and cover art for the disc you’re playing. You can play these files from USB drives and external HDDs too. DivX and FLAC are conspicuous by their absence, and the deck downgraded WMV HD files into a much lower resolution. It works without any hassle, and format support is good if not exhaustive – MKV, AVCHD, MP4, AVI, XviD, MPEG-1, JPEG, GIF, PNG, MP3, WAV, WMA and AAC. You can also use the BDP-S490 to stream music, video and photos from servers on your home network thanks to its DLNA certification. Some apps on my wish list still remain unchecked – 4oD and ITV Player being two – but this is still a terrific selection in anyone’s book. The list covers high-profile services like BBC iPlayer, Demand 5, Sky News, YouTube, DailyMotion, Sony’s 3D Experience and Sony Entertainment Television, backed up by Netflix, LoveFilm and Facebook, plus Music Unlimited, Moshcam and vTuner in the Music section. But whether it’s delivered via dongle or cable, it’s worth the hassle because the Sony Entertainment Network’s content is arguably the best of any Blu-ray player.
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