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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 309 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DVD Player For Courage The Cowardly Dog

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works really well for watching the Courage the Cowardly Dog DVDs I purchased and very compatible with our Samsung Smart TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the fantastic review, Melanie!

      We’re so happy to hear the BDP-S1700U is the perfect companion for your Courage the Cowardly Dog marathon! It’s great to know it’s playing nicely with your Samsung Smart TV—our players are designed to be as compatible as possible to keep your setup simple.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Blu-ray Player

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The price was reasonable, the installation was simple, and it works as expected. Blu-rays and DVDs play fine and look good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi TrailGeek,

      That's great to hear! We are delighted you found the Sony BDP-S1700U to be such a fantastic value and that the installation was simple. It's also wonderful that you are enjoying great picture quality, with both your Blu-rays and DVDs playing and looking fine.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Blu-ray player for the price.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Blu-ray player. works smooth. I like it. I am enjoying watching my movies.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi gargsan,

      That's fantastic to hear! We are delighted you are enjoying the smooth performance of your BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player and watching your movies. Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Eliab Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Service!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a setup with a new computer, and the work was done quickly and effectively. The Geek Squad staff were helpful and thorough.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, Marilyn.

      We are so pleased to hear that you had such a positive and helpful experience with the Geek Squad staff. It's wonderful to know that they were able to get your new setup working quickly and effectively. We value our partners and are thrilled to hear that they provided you with such thorough and great service.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal Sony Blu-ray player.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little Blu-ray Player. Easy to set up and connect to TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the review, BruceC!

      We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with your BDP-S1700/U Blu-ray Player and that you found it to be a great little Blu-ray Player. It’s rewarding to know that the setup and connection to your TV were easy and seamless!

      Thank you again for choosing Sony to be a part of your entertainment setup.

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A little loud

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is great, but has an annoying humming that is sometimes loud. Otherwise, my husband loves it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SheilaS,

      We are truly heartened to learn that your husband is loving his new player! However, we are sorry to hear about the humming sound you've described. To ensure your device is performing at its best, please feel free to contact our technical team if you'd like to have the unit checked; we would be more than happy to look into this for you.

      https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=bd

      Thank you for trusting Sony.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Blu ray player

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good value for the price works well and is easy to operate

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Trooper14,

      We are happy to hear that you are finding your new Blu-ray player to be a great value and easy to operate! It’s wonderful to know it is working well for your setup.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Eliab Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift and easy set-up

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this as a gift for some friends of ours. They were really surprised for this gift and told us it was easy to hook-up. They are really enjoying the DVD's they may now watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PamK,

      We are immensely pleased to hear that your gift was such a delightful surprise for your friends! It is wonderful to know that the setup process was quick and easy for them, allowing them to dive straight into their movie collection without any hassle. We specifically designed the BDP-S1700U to provide high-definition clarity and stable performance in a user-friendly package, so hearing that it has opened up a world of entertainment for your friends is truly rewarding.

      Thank you for choosing Sony as a gift for those close to you and for letting us be a part of their viewing experience.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    no title

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have not used yet but anticipate good, what else say

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr Frank

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    DVD is great easy to buy and use has all the options I want

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the fantastic review, user440491!

      We are delighted to hear that you find the BDP-S1700/U Blu-ray Disc Player to be great, easy to buy and use, and that it has all the options you want! We prioritize making our players reliable and simple to operate so you can enjoy your movies seamlessly.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent player

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is slow to start but the picture is great. The remote is small but it does what I want. I would but the same DVD again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Paul,

      We're delighted to hear that you're so pleased with your BDPS1700U! It's fantastic to know that despite the startup time, the picture is great and the compact remote is meeting your needs. Your comment about buying the same DVD player again truly speaks volumes about your satisfaction, and that's the kind of feedback we love to hear at Sony. Thank you for your 5-star review!

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a nice day!
      DiegoV Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Blu-ray Player Review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Mature technology that works reliably. All features work as intended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the excellent review, HCLH!

      We are so pleased to hear that your BDP-S1700/U Blu-ray player is providing a reliable experience and that all its features are working as intended.

      You hit on a key design goal—we build our products on mature, dependable technology to ensure seamless performance for all your entertainment needs, whether you are enjoying a Blu-ray disc or streaming content.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony for your home theater setup and for sharing your positive feedback!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picture quality is excellent. The remote can be tricky to navigate but we were able to work through the difficulties.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your feedback, NoGeek!

      We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with the excellent picture quality delivered by your BDP-S1700/U Blu-ray player. We strive to provide the best possible visual experience for your movie nights!

      We also appreciate you sharing your experience regarding the remote's navigation. While we aim for seamless operation, we understand that learning a new device can sometimes present a small challenge, and we're glad you were able to work through it. Your input is valuable as we continually look to refine our product designs.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works fine

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seems to work perfectly. Remote does more and requires much less operation with tv remote. Buttons on remote are numerous and also smaller which requires more concentration when using.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your feedback, Clioflyboy!

      We’re glad to hear your BDP-S1700 is working perfectly and that the remote integration is making things easier. We appreciate your honest note about the button size; feedback like yours helps us improve our designs for better ease of use.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great picture

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works great. Too bad you are not caring the product anymore

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cindy5,

      We appreciate your feedback regarding its availability. While we constantly update our product lineup to feature the latest technologies, we're glad you secured a model that provides a great viewing experience.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Eliab Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This dvd player works amazing, this was a great buy. Glad we bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DebraR,

      That's excellent news! We're glad to hear that the BDPS1700U Blu-ray Player is working so well for you and was a great purchase. Enjoy watching your favorite movies! Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Eliab sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    EXtra Blu-ray

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this Blu-ray to be used on a bedroom TV. I purchased this model because it was compact and affordable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MaryM,

      We're so glad to hear you're happy with your new BDPS1700U Blu-ray player! You've made a great choice. It was designed to be both compact and a great value, making it perfect for a secondary TV or any space where you need a sleek and simple solution. We hope you enjoy it!

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small Profile player with Great Impact!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great small profile Blu-ray player needed for our extensive movie collection since moving and losing our Home theater set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MartinC,

      We're so glad the BDPS1700U Blu-ray player was the perfect, space-saving solution for your extensive movie collection. It's great to know you're enjoying it.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smart BluRay

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unit works great and when a disc is inserted the unit will tell the TV to make the unit's signal active!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BobM,

      Thanks for the 5-star rating! We are so pleased to hear that your Sony BDP-S1700U is working great for you.

      We are especially glad you pointed out the convenience of its operation—the feature where the unit automatically switches your TV to the correct input when a disc is inserted (via HDMI-CEC) is designed specifically to provide a seamless and effortless viewing experience.

      Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy your movies!

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Blue ray player

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good product. Service on the sales floor was very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RobertL,

      We couldn't be happier to hear you think the Sony BDPS1700U Blu-ray player is an excellent product! This player is designed to provide crisp, high-quality picture viewing for all your discs, and we're glad it's delivering great value for you!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US