Sony BDV-E280

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LAS VEGAS--Along with its flagship BDV-E780W, Sony also announced two additional Blu-ray home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB) systems. Here's a quick rundown of the key features of the two systems.

Key features of the Sony BDV-E280:

5.1 home theater system 1,000 total watts 3D Blu-ray compatible Two HDMI inputs Bravia Internet Video streaming media suite (Netflix, Amazon VOD, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Slacker, Qriosity) SACD playback Wi-Fi ready (requires USB adapter, sold separately) iPhone/iPod dock included Quick start mode $400 list price' available in April

Key step-up features of the Sony BDV-E580:

Built-in Wi-Fi Two HDMI inputs DLNA compliant USB port for media playback Controllable via iPhone/Android app $500 list price' available in March

Other manufacturers haven't offered pricing yet, so it's hard to compare. Although the BDV-E280 appears to be relatively inexpensive at first glance, it's worth pointing out that last year's LG LHB535 offered built-in Wi-Fi and two HDMI inputs for under $400.


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