17 : Sylvania NB530SLX Blu-ray Disc Player

Sylvania NB530SLX Blu-ray Disc Player
High Definition Blue Ray DVD Player, with HDMI output,1.1 profile with Bonus view.HDMI output,1080P upconversion,progressive scan,HDMI 1.3 version support,deepcolor processing,Dobly Digital output.Dolby digital plus,Dolby true HD,DTS,DTS HD,LinearPCM. Advanced user interface,Vitual surround sound and Screen Saver.Parental Lock,Trilingual OSD,SD Memory Slot.
Product Features

* Full HD playback
* 1.1 Profile with Bonus View
* Dolby Digital Plus
* PIP with Sound
* Advanced user Interface

Technical Details

* Brand Name: Sylvania
* Model: NB530SLX
* DVD Type: Blu-Ray disc player
* Parental Lock: Y
* Audio Output Mode: Surround Sound
* Form Factor: Tabletop
* Built In Decoder: Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder
* DVD Media Loading: Tray
* Color Name: Black
* Width: 17.2 inches
* Depth: 12 inches
* Height: 2.4 inches
* Weight: 6.6 pounds

Sylvania NB530SLX Blu-ray Disc Player Review

Good Basic value, December 10, 2009 By Alan L. Pierce

This is my first experience with Blu-Ray. I wasn't looking for BD live or any internet service options, so this basic unit fit the bill.It was also recommended by Consumer Reports. So far, so good. I have only viewed a few movies so far, but the machine functions flawlessly. Plays standard DVD's with improved picture quality.Load time averages about 30-45 seconds (just enough time to get a beer out of the fridge!) I have an older HDTV with DVI input, so I ordered an HDMI to DVI cable, and it works well, except that audio has to be routed seperately, resulting in loss of true surround capability. This won't be a problem on newer HDTV's with HDMI inputs. anyone interested in a basic Blu-Ray player should consider this model.

Great Budget Blu-ray Player, December 2, 2009 By E. J Tastad "ejt" (Marion, IA United States)

Pros:
Value
Ease of Use
Image from a BD is noticeably better on my 32" 1080i TV than the same movie on DVD upconverted to 1080i.

Cons:
DVD Upconversion is a little blocky at 1080i (relative to Pioneer DV-410V which is very good)
Features - fairly basic

Bottom Line: Perfect value Blu-ray player. It gets the job done.

Comments: The THX test for a DVD shows 7 levels of black and not the full 10. I don't have a THX BD to test. Everything is easy to use and I didn't need to change any settings out of the box except for muting the HDMI audio since I use the digital out into my amplifier.

Great entry level player for those on a budget, December 1, 2009 By K. Tinsley (San Jose, CA) 

I made the choice for this player since it was cheap and I wanted to a bluray player to supplement my Xbox 360. The Sylvania gets the job done. I may not get Bluray LIVE, but I have yet to find the technology developed enough to make it worth my while to invest in. The picture quality is great for the price and lets be honest-- if you're considering this player you probably have an equally entry-level type HDTV as well.

Get this if you're an HD enthusiast on a budget OR a disgruntled 360 owner. Bare bones Bluray at its best!