Could not get it to set up and be able to use. The unit failed to allow me to use the software to set it up, so sent it back to Sony. Just received it today and will try again to use it. Stay tuned!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Dave, SonySupport, July 13, 2015
Hi sonybigot, We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. Please post an update with regard to your concern and we are more than happy to take a look on this matter.
This is a great little machine, BUT! I thought that I could stream all the things that I streamed with my Apple TV--WRONG!
There is no HBO, HBOGo, and a lot of other things that I had available on my Apple TV. I would have never purchased this if I knew that the streaming was limited!! As far as I'm concerned to advertise it as a "Streaming Blu-ray Disc player..." is misleading.
Don't buy this machine as a device "to stream." You will be sorely disappointed!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Dave, SonySupport, August 27, 2015
Hi Skindoc, we regret to hear that this unit failed to meet your expectations. We apologize for the disappointment this has caused you. Based on the information you've provided, the HBO GO app is only available from the Google Play store when using a Sony TV or home video devices with Google TV and regarding the HBO and other applications, we're more than happy to forward your concern to the proper department for future reference. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
I replaced my 3 year old Sony Blu-ray player because it was soooo SLOW starting up, ejecting, loading, shutting down, etc. In addition it kept freezing up. I later found out all were common problems. I'm hoping my newer model works out a lot better. So far so good. Does not freeze up, is not a slow starter, movies look great. The issues I have with the player are all cosmetic (looks and feels cheap, is an UGLY dull black box).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from sony.comBy Jeannette, Sony Support, July 14, 2015
Hello Marlene! Thank you for taking the time to review this unit and share your experience with us, we will make sure to pass this information to the proper department for future reference.