Sony BDP-S780 specs

Pros

• Great Internet app selection includes Web browser
• Great Internet app selection includes Web browser
• Useful smartphone remote-control app
• Extra 3D settings improve quality
• Useful smartphone remote-control app
• Extra 3D settings improve quality

Cons

• Expensive
• Considerable usability problems
• Hulu Plus and Netflix require Sony membership
• Considerable usability problems
• Browser lacks Flash
• Hulu Plus and Netflix require Sony membership
• Browser lacks Flash

At A Glance

The Sony BDP-S780 offers a wide selection of Internet-streamed entertainment, but makes some curious compromises. Its 3D settings can improve stereoscopic viewing. But the $230 price may be a painful trade-off for this model's capabilities.