Sneak Peek At Sony's First Internet-Connected Blu-ray Player

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Sony is giving its Blu ray disc player lineup a boost with new models allowing Internet access to get bonus content and an option to see picture in picture commentary. Digital Journal TV brings you an exclusive sneak peek into the tech behind the BDP S550. DigitalJournal.tv When Blu ray won the high def DVD war, Sony rejoiced. But was the celebration premature? After all, Blu ray player sales sank 40 per cent between January and March 2008. Its share of the video disc market is a mere 8 per cent, compared to ye ol DVDs share of 92 per cent. Sony isnt taking this dismal news lying down. They want to keep Blu ray on the minds of home theatre enthusiasts by releasing new players loaded with intriguing features. In November, Sony will release a new player costing $400. The BDP S550 is compatible with BD Live, a recently developed feature allowing customers to download content from the Internet. That content could be exclusive interviews with the cast or live events and gaming add ons. An included Ethernet port makes possible this online connectivity, while also making firmware updates a cinch. The new model also sports better audio support: 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus decoding will give the listening experience a welcome enhancement. What else does the new BDP S550 offer the Blu ray aficionado? Find out in DigitalJournal.tvs exclusive look into the bells n whistles inside Sonys upcoming player.

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