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Please help me choose between Sony BDP-s500 and BDP-s350

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Here’s the dilemma: I need to purchase another blu-ray player. My choices are the Sony BDP-S500 which has built-in Dolby HD decoding and excellent build quality. Second choice is BDP-S350 which has the same basic functionality but lesser build quality. I don’t care at all about BD capability, I just want the best picture and sound. Not interested in Pioneer, Panasonic or other brands, just Sony.
Question - would you pick the 500 with better build quality, heavier chassis, gold jacks etc. or the (IMO) much more cheaply built 350 which has the newer chipset?
I was told the new players were built as cheap and light as possible whereas the older player was built with performance more in mind.
Your comments are welcome and appreciated.


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Topic - Please help me choose between Sony BDP-s500 and BDP-s350 - Dafve B. W. 14:42:38 01/05/09 (9)

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