Sony Europe has announced the launch of its first Blu-ray Disc player, the BDP-S1E. Like the BDP-S1, the BDP-S1E features 1080p/24 output and DVD upscaling. However, unlike its American counterpart, it also supports HDMI 1.3 and x.v. Colour.
Responding to a rapidly growing market demand throughout Europe, Sony has announced the latest addition to a Blu-ray Disc family including High Definition gaming, editing and now, the ultimate home theatre experience. The BDP-S1E represents one of the company's most powerful and intelligent consumer equipment models ever developed: the player sets new standards in High Definition audiovisual playback of movies. The superbly stylish BDP-S1E integrates seamlessly within Sony's ‘BRAVIA' Theatre concept to produce one of the most stunning and engaging entertainment experiences ever developed.
Film lovers will relish 24p True Cinema incorporated into this Blu-ray Disc player. Cine cameras actually film at 24 frames per second, but televisions operate at a higher frame rate, so conversion has traditionally been necessary. The result is a 4% discrepancy from the original - the film on TV actually runs 4% faster than the original, and the soundtrack rises by 4% in pitch. When the BDP-S1E is connected to a TV with 24p capabilities such as the ‘BRAVIA' D3000 series, the original 24 frames per second are displayed just as the camera first recorded them. You see - and hear - exactly what you should, exactly as the director intended.
While Sony Europe has not announced a price or ship date yet, the BDP-S1E should hit store shelves some time this summer. If you'd like to read more, the entire press release can be found here.
