Sony BDP-S1700: Multi Region Free Blu Ray Player - DVD Upscaling

Sony BDP-S1700: Multi Region Free Blu Ray Player The new Sony BDP-S1700 multi/region free Blu-ray player supports Full HD 1080p resolution and DVD upscaling to near HD quality and has a front USB port. You can play PlayStation 3 games without a console on the Sony BDP-S1700. The multi/region free Blu-ray player boots up in less than 1 second when in Super quick start mode. It has a new, easy, and simple user interface allowing you to access and filter apps and functions. You have a wide variety of streaming content on this multi/region free Blu-ray player like BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon and the Sony Entertainment Network. The Sony BDP-S1700 has a high quality audio through 7.1 channel high definition sound bitstream. Our Sony BDP-S1700 hardware modified multi/region free Blu-ray player is also guaranteed to work with any future firmware updates from Sony. It features a perfect real time PAL to NTSC conversion which enables you to watch PAL DVDs on US TVs without any external video converter. The Sony BDP-S1700 provides network connectivity via Ethernet, so you can access the Sony Entertainment Network and the 100+ apps it offers. These include Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube and more. Other connectivity options include HDMI and coaxial audio. Plus, the device is Energy Star 2.0 certified. Full Warranty Support We honor the full manufacturer's warranty support for all region free blu-ray players for 1-year. Full Firmware Upgrade Compatibility Our hardware modified multi/region free blu-ray players are completely compatible with any firmware updates from the manufacturer. Feel free to update the player with any future firmware updates from the manufacturer without losing the player's region free capability. Lifetime Region Free Warranty Our multi/region free blu-ray players are guaranteed to remain region free for the life of the player. Free HDMI Cable Included! Region Free DVD & Blu-ray Playback Play Blu-rays from all zones: A, B or C & DVDs from any region including 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 and from any system including PAL or NTSC out of the box. Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc Playback Now you can enjoy your favorite Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p resolution. You can even play your CDs for a complete entertainment experience. Unlimited Streaming The Sony Entertainment Network provides access to 100+ streaming services including movies, TV shows and music from Netflix, YouTube, HuluPlus, Pandora, Amazon Instant Video and more. Also, access apps specifically designed for your TV including Fitness and Wellness apps. Movies with Gracenote Gracenote searches across Internet apps and external services such as YouTube and Video Unlimited to provide you with detailed information on a wide-variety of movies. Dolby & DTS Decoding Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD codecs reproduce high-definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio for uncompromised quality. USB Playback Easily display your videos and photos on your TV or listen to your digital music by simply connecting a USB storage device to the Blu-ray player's front USB port. Comparison Chart   Model # BDP-S1700 BP175 BP350 BP550 BDP-S3700 UBP-X800M2 Brand Sony LG LG LG Sony Sony Price $139 $129 $140 $159 $155 $399 Full Region Free Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Supported Discs CD, DVD, Blu-ray CD, DVD, Blu-ray CD, DVD, Blu-ray CD, DVD, Blu-ray CD, DVD, Blu-ray CD, SA-CD, DVD-Audio, DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Blu-ray Connectivity Ethernet only Ethernet only WiFi only Wi-Fi & Ethernet Wi-Fi & Ethernet Wi-Fi, Ethernet & Bluetooth 3D Support No No No Yes No Yes Special Feature - - - - - Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR, Dual HDMI Output, Coaxial Audio Out Highest Resolution 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 4K Upscaling Feature Yes, 1080p Yes, 1080p Yes, 1080p Yes, 1080p Yes, 1080p Yes, 4K Product Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Region Free Warranty Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime