The BDP-S300 might be one of the cheapest Blu-ray players on the market but be prepared to make sacrifices if you buy one - it only supports one of the four HD audio formats and its Profile 1.0 spec means you won't be able to access Bonus View features.
And despite the format's recent setbacks, it's also worth remembering that HD DVD players like the HD-EP30 can be found for under £200, and come equipped with all the features missing from the BDP-S300. The other thing to consider is that you can buy a PS3 for around the same price online, which also plays Blu-ray and gets you hi-def gaming into the bargain.
But if you're convinced a dedicated Blu-ray player is the way to go, then the S300's immaculate picture quality and slick operating system makes it a decent choice, if not the last word in Blu-ray technology.Read full review
Overall
7/10
By Danny Phillips
Reviewed 21 January 2008
Updated 07 February 2011