Sony BDV-E380 (BDVE380) 5.1ch 3D 1080p Blu-ray DVD Home Cinema System|Bravia Internet Video|Twin HDMI Inputs

Instead of just bringing out a new product Sony have taken the approach that if a product is great already, then all you have to do is make it a little better and that is exactly what they have done with the Sony BDV-E380CEK. This builds on the award winning BDV-370 making your enjoyment even better.

The system is a 5.1ch Blu-ray home cinema set up that is not only Blu-ray but Full 3D HD 1080 so a great leap into technology for those of you who maybe still just watching regular DVD's. 3D built into the Sony BDV380EBK allows you to see playback that is amazingly real and in high definition. When you play standard DVD’s on the Sony BDV-E380 you also get amazing picture reproduction as it upscales images to near 1080p quality allowing you to watch films as the director intended you to.

The sound produced by the Sony BDVE380 has been taken into consideration as there are a number of features to produce the best sound reproduction. 3D surround sound offered by the Sony BDV-E380CEK adds more depth to surround sound making it sound like it is coming from behind your TV as well as 3D images. The new rounder speaker design will fill the room with balanced surround sound no matter where you sit so no more having to sit in a particular place to get the best sound. All of the speakers look great in addition to sounding great so wont look out of place wherever you decide to use them. As they are only small as well the Sony BDV-E380 is perfect for anyone who wants great sound and picture reproduction but doesn’t have a large amount of space to do it in.

The Sony BDV-E380CEK hasn’t been made hard to set up or operate either. With the simple remote control you can easily control both your TV and Blu-ray player and as the Blu-ray player has quick start and loading there is no more waiting around for films to load up for ages. The speakers are just as easily set up as with the Auto Setup Calibration feature just the one push of a button automatically sets up the sound for optimum sound quality.

For those of you who like technological advances, a simple web browser on the Sony BDVE380 allows you to use your home cinema system to browse any text and picture-based internet pages. With the purchase of a wireless LAN you could do this without the need for wires as the Sony BDV-E380CEK is Wireless LAN ready. With other features such as Sony Bravia Internet video you could Stream music, video, sports and Catch Up TV. When using internet video Sony have considered the effects of poor quality internet content allowing you to experience improved video and sound. With smartphone control you can even make use of your iPhone, iPod touch or Android phone as a remote and search the internet for video content.

Connectivity isnt an issue either on the Sony BDVE380 as with 2 HDMI inputs you could easily hook up other HD equipment such as your Playstation 3 and enjoy the amazing sound effects whilst you are gaming in stunning High Definition. Or with the USB and PC playback you can release music, video and pictures from USB devices or a dlna PC, for playback through the big screen.

With the iPod/iPhone dock with the Sony BDV-E380 you can also playback your music/videos giving you added enjoyment as the Sony BDVE380EBK is much more than just your standard 5.1ch home cinema system and has a lot to offer.