Compare Sony BDP-S550 Blu-Ray Player to Panasonic DMR-EA48VK DVD Recorder

Still can't decide?

Ask your friends!
Sony BDP-S550 Blu-Ray DVD Player

Sony BDP-S550 Blu-Ray Player

Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD Recorder

Panasonic DMR-EA48VK DVD Recorder

$699.99  |  1 store
$494.80  |  1 store
Product Description
The Sony BDP-S550 is a terrific Blu-ray player which supports both BonusView and BD-Live (Profile 2.0) content. It delivers a superb movie experience and lets you access all the advanced... More
The Sony BDP-S550 is a terrific Blu-ray player which supports both BonusView and BD-Live (Profile 2.0) content. It delivers a superb movie experience and lets you access all the advanced interactive and Internet-based content that Blu-ray has to offer. Less
The Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD recorder is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot and USB terminal, which makes it easy to view photos from your digital camera. Just slip the SD card into the... More
The Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD recorder is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot and USB terminal, which makes it easy to view photos from your digital camera. Just slip the SD card into the slot or use the cable to connect the camera to the USB terminal, and you're ready to enjoy a spectacular big-screen slideshow with family and friends. You can even listen to music recorded onto a USB device while viewing your photos. Less
Great Deals Visit Store Visit Store
Amazon Marketplace $699.99
Free Shipping
Amazon Marketplace $494.80
Key Features   
Number of Discs   1 1
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • Blu-ray DVD Video • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R DL • DVD+R DL
Playable File Formats AVI DivX • MP3 • JPEG
DVD Type   Blu-ray Player DVD Recorder
Video Upconversion   1080p (HDTV) 1080p (HDTV)
Video   
Video DAC   12 bit / 148.5 MHz -
Video Output System NTSC NTSC
Audio   
Surround Sound   Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only) Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Audio DAC   24 bit / 192 kHz -
Connections   
Inputs - S-Video x 2 • Analog Audio x 2
Front Panel - S-Video Input • Composite Video Output
Outputs Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1 S-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1
Convenience   
Memory Card Slot - SD Card • Mini SD Card
Jog Dial Control   On Remote -
Remote Control   Standard Standard
Recorder   
Recordable Media - DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • DVD-RAM • DVD-R DL • DVD+R DL
Recording Speeds - SP • XP • LP • EP
DVD Recording Time - 1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
Recording Formats - MPEG2
Dimensions   
Weight 3.17 kg 5.39 kg
Depth 8.75 in. 13.31 in.
Height 2.75 in. 3.31 in.
Width 17 in. 16.94 in.
Other Features   
Brand Sony Panasonic
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4905524485639 037988256631
Product ID 71891297 75002208
Product MPN   
MPN BDP-S550 DMR-EZ48VK
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony BDP-S550 Blu-Ray DVD Player
Sony BDP-S550 Blu-Ray Player
$699.99
Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD Recorder
Panasonic DMR-EA48VK DVD Recorder
$494.80

Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 4 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
3
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Easy To Use (2)
  • Multiple Formats (1)
  • Fast load (1)
  • Compact (1)
Cons
  • Difficult Setup (1)
  • Lacks features (1)
Good For
  • Bedroom (3)
  • Office (3)
  • Movies (2)
  • Home Theater (2)
  • Gifts (1)
Show More »
« Show Less

Consumer Reviews

51

Dipping Into The World Of Blu-ray

bynachodehopkins Feb 15, 2009
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Startup speed, aesthetics, remote
Cons Price
Recommended it? Yes

The other day I was able to do an in-home test of this fancy new Blu-ray video system while at the apartment of a friend who just recently upgraded.  A few months ago, he bought himself a shiny new 46" Sony XBR HDTV and finally decided that his DVD collection and player weren't doing justice to his... Read full review »

108

Great BLURAY player with gorgeous audio & video!

byDennisM Oct 23, 2008
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great player for the money, state of the art features!
Cons Set up can be a little confusing, remote buttons cramped!
Recommended it? Yes

My first reaction on seeing this player was the size of the packing box itself! It was really small. I was used to seeing much larger shipping boxes with massive players in them taking up a lot more space! So number one on what SONY has done was to reduce the footprint of this 550 player. It takes... Read full review »

Read All Reviews »

Product Review Summary

2.7
Based on 9 user reviews
44% recommend this product
5 stars
2
4 stars
2
3 stars
2 stars
1
1 star
4
Pros
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Simple Setup (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Multiple Formats (1)
  • Easy To Use (1)
Cons
  • Poor Quality (2)
  • none (1)
Good For
  • Office (3)
  • Movies (3)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Bedroom (1)
  • Home Theater (1)
Show More »
« Show Less

Consumer Reviews

28

Heed The Reviews Here...Do Not Buy This Deck!

bysounddude Jul 17, 2011
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None. Panasonic is no longer the reliable company it used to be!
Cons 50% failure rate, old technology. Do not buy this deck. Check out the Magnavox MDR515H
Recommended it? No

I'll be short and sweet here.

I'm a film and video professional. I've worked in the business for over 25 years so I know equipment. I bought this deck to replace high quality Panasonic machines we've used over the years and finally wore out.

Panasonic is NOT the reliable company... Read full review »

5

Almost perfect!

byrandis4927 Dec 11, 2008
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good manual, lots of options, great up-conversion, remote controls TV too
Cons Can lock-up occasionally
Recommended it? Yes

We don't have cable, satellite, or any other pay-tv service, so when we were looking for DVD recorders, it had to have a tuner. That eliminated about 95% of the models on the market. Of those remaining, the Panasonic had the best reviews, so we picked it up over the summer and haven't looked... Read full review »

Read All Reviews »
 
 
 Add to Comparison Sony BDP-S350 Blu-Ray Player $299
Add to comparison
 Toshiba DVR620 DVD Recorder / VCR... $179
Add to comparison
 Sony BDP-S5000ES Blu-Ray Player $799
Add to comparison
 Toshiba DR-430 DVD Recorder $88
Add to comparison
 Oppo Digital BDP-93 3D Blu-Ray... $499
Add to comparison
 Panasonic DMR-EH595 (250 GB) DVD... $389
Add to comparison
 Sony BDP-S500 Blu-Ray Player $132
Add to comparison
 Magnavox ZV457MG9 DVD Recorder /... $439
Add to comparison
 Sony BDP-S580 Blu-Ray Player $130
Add to comparison

Prices are provided by the merchants. We assume no responsibility for accuracy of price information provided by merchants. Please alert us to any pricing discrepancies and we will alert the merchant. Sales taxes are estimated at the zip code level. Shipping costs are estimates. Please check store for exact shipping costs. To learn more about why certain stores are listed on the site, click here

Product specifications are obtained from third parties, and while we make every effort to assure the accuracy of product information, we do not assume any liability for inaccuracies. Store ratings and product reviews are written and submitted by online shoppers to assist you as you shop. They do not reflect our opinions. We take no responsibility for the content of ratings and reviews submitted by users.

Site Index - Blu-ray and DVD Players

Copyright © 2000-2012 Shopping.com

http://img.shoppingshadow.com/jfe/JavaFrontEnd-fe118.rtb14.p1.dpp-8338
http://img.shopping.com/jfe/JavaFrontEnd-fe118.rtb14.p1.dpp-8338