Sony S470 / S570 / S770 - Why??

[bigboss]

Only £9 differentiates between the S470 & S570.....& the S770 is not much different than the S570. Why has Sony released 3 models? The least they could do is have superior components in the S770, but this doesn't appear to be the case.

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

BigBoss,

I was under the impression that the S770 was the replacement for the S760, albeit it being a 3D version?

Going by the previous generation S360, S560 and S760, I would have thought this was the case.

There was a bigger price margin then, if I recall correctly. Certainly for the S760!

Ronald

 

[carter]

i could be in the market for a 760 over the next couple of months has there been a drop in price yet

 

[Pistol Pete1]

You can get one for £250 now......

 

[bigboss]

Ronald Archiebald:

BigBoss,

I was under the impression that the S770 was the replacement for the S760, albeit it being a 3D version?

Going by the previous generation S360, S560 and S760, I would have thought this was the case.

There was a bigger price margin then, if I recall correctly. Certainly for the S760!

Ronald

According to the interview with Sony's Eric Kingdon, the main differences are the inclusion of a backlit remote commander in the S770 and different casing and trim. He did not mention superior components. Doesn't look like a strong reason to go for the S770, especially if you're using a universal remote & don't mind the looks of the S570!

 

[carter]

gonna keep my eye on it,i might try and go with the out going tec from now on as the turn over is so fast and you can make masive savings by the looks

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

nodnarb4444:i could be in the market for a 760 over the next couple of months has there been a drop in price yet

One went on E-Bay last week for £108!!!

 

[Anonymous]

bigboss:Ronald Archiebald:

According to the interview with Sony's Eric Kingdon, the main differences are the inclusion of a backlit remote commander in the S770 and different casing and trim. He did not mention superior components. Doesn't look like a strong reason to go for the S770, especially if you're using a universal remote & don't mind the looks of the S570!

I've got the S570 and first thing out of the box was the remote and I was very disappointed! I went from a Pioneer BDP-LX52 which had a very good quality remote but the remote with the S570 is very cheap and disappointing!

 

[Deleted member 2457]

dougolada:bigboss:Ronald Archiebald:

According to the interview with Sony's Eric Kingdon, the main differences are the inclusion of a backlit remote commander in the S770 and different casing and trim. He did not mention superior components. Doesn't look like a strong reason to go for the S770, especially if you're using a universal remote & don't mind the looks of the S570!

I've got the S570 and first thing out of the box was the remote and I was very disappointed! I went from a Pioneer BDP-LX52 which had a very good quality remote but the remote with the S570 is very cheap and disappointing!

Hi Doug,

Can i ask you what is the performance on blu ray like compared to the pioneer 52?

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

The picture and sound quality is very good. I can't help but thinking that it isn't as good as the Pioneer, however I think my opinion is somewhat tainted by the fact that I know the Pioneer is a player with much more expensive build quality. When you know that something is more expensive, you can't help but think you are seeing and hearing better quality coming from it. I haven't done a side by side comparison, but what I will say is that the sound and picture that comes from the Sony is a pleasant surprise after the disappointment that I felt on taking it out of the box.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

dougolada:The picture and sound quality is very good. I can't help but thinking that it isn't as good as the Pioneer, however I think my opinion is somewhat tainted by the fact that I know the Pioneer is a player with much more expensive build quality. When you know that something is more expensive, you can't help but think you are seeing and hearing better quality coming from it. I haven't done a side by side comparison, but what I will say is that the sound and picture that comes from the Sony is a pleasant surprise after the disappointment that I felt on taking it out of the box.

Hi Doug, thanks for that

 

[Anonymous]

You're welcome 🙂