Sony DVP-S360D DVD Player

Pros: Excellent picture and sound, a lot of inputs, looks good, features, reliable, universal remote
Cons: No backlit buttons on remote, remote is somewhat big.

The Sony DVP-S360 is SONY's entry-level DVD player. And what "entry-level" it is!

It has 2 S-Video outputs, 2 composite video and 2 analog audio outs! It also has a component video out, digital coaxial and optical...

Pros: Reliable name brand with all the most used features and then some.
Cons: Some technophiles may want more 'fancy' features.

Sony's DVP-S360 is their lowest cost DVD player. At $299.00 list price and often on sale for $249.00, I think it's the best value out there. That doesn't mean it's for everyone. Some people may feel the need to have multiple disks, a video equalizer,...

Pros: high quality, light weight, clear picture, easy to use
Cons: not cheap, have to buy the expensive DVD's

My Husband and I have been using our old fashioned VCR for
many years now. Everyone we knew had a DVD player and as
we watched movies on their systems, we realized how much
better the quality is when using DVD's compared to video
...

Pros: Excellent Quality and picture
Cons: Does not interface with older receivers

Last March, I won a contest on a competing shopping site other than epinions. The prize as a Sony DVP-S360 DVD Player. Since this DVD player was being sold earlier this year at a cost of $300, I considered this to be a fine prize indeed. And I still...

Pros: sound quality, picture quality
Cons: none thus far

The Sony DVP-S360 is definitely an excellent product. I am not going to claim to know a lot about the world of DVD players, because I don't, but what I do know is that the $235 I paid for this item was well worth it.

First I will run through...

Pros: picture, sound, price
Cons: none

Why DVDs?

Many people wonder: What's wrong with VCRs? What's so special about DVDs? Would I notice the sound and picture difference?

Although slightly more pricey DVDs are definitely the way to go. They hold 5 gigabytes of...

Pros: Outstanding Audio And Video Capabilities That Excites The User !!!
Cons: None

Hot off the assembly line comes the Sony DVP-S360. While in my local audio and video shop I stop I noticed a movie playing on a big screen television. It was the Matrix and this time I was simply amazed by the stunning images and sound.

I am a...

Pros: Comprehensive Set of Features, Component Video Output
Cons: Can't Do Progressive Scan, Costs More than Similarly-Equipped Models

The DVP-S360 is Sony's bottom-of-the-line single-disc DVD player. You can usually find it on sale for about $250. Compared to other single-disc players with similar features, the S360 is a bit pricey. It's not hard to find players with the same feature...

Pros: Great DVD Player, Dolby Digital Chip already installed
Cons: Must be able to plug it directly into the TV using A/V plugs or S-Video

Let me just start by saying I work for Sony, in case you haven't read any of my reviews of Sony Equipment. Well, they opened a Sony Family Store in the call center I work in yesterday, and they had even better prices than normal on the products.
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Pros: Great picture quality, lots of video options, NOW a good value
Cons: Scan is very touchy, lifespan is shorter than some, poor customer service.

When I had bought my sony DVP-S360 DVD Player, I had done a lot of research online and with other resources (including consumer reports). I personally thought the world of sony, and I still do, but I think now that even a great company can make a few...

Pros: Superb, Incredible, High Caliber Pictures and Sound
Cons: None

I love movies and watching them in the comfort of my home. But most of all I enjoy movies that are faithfully produced to give the observer the effect of realism desired to be submerged in the action. Some DVD players fall way short not surpassing the...

Pros: Fast, smooth, quiet, low profile, great remote
Cons: You may start to like Sony products

Other reviews:
Pioneer DV-333 ($250)
Pioneer DV-525 ($250 - discontinued)
Sony DVP-S560 ($300)

Other DVDs observed:
Toshiba SD2109 ($250 - discontinued)

I know there are currently numerous HR reviews on this DVD...

Pros: exceptional sound/picture quality, s-video and component hookups, decent price
Cons: it can be a bit costly as far as entry level is concerned

After spending a year accumulating DVDs to watch on my computer while flying cross-country, I decided that the time had come to actually procure a DVD player for my home. So what made me buy Sony when I bought this DVD player? Honestly, it was the...

Pros: Sony quality and reliability; simple operation; great connectivity
Cons: Confusing onscreen surround sound setup; doesn't include pricey component video cables

The Sony DVP-S360 is an entry level DVD player with reference quality performance. At $200 avg.retail, it's the best value for a quality name brand player.

Performance

I bought the S360 to use with my Sony WEGA televison. I...

Pros: Excellent price, surround capability, easy to use and packed with features for an entry level player
Cons: There are players out there with much more features (though they are in a different class anyway) power button shoudl be digital

The DVD player market has been flooded with entries -- it is nice to see the industry flourishing here, since we got off to a rather shaky start. I mean let's briefly consider that a handful of companies who effectively hated each other, got together to...