Sony DMXNV1 Bravia Internet Video Link
displays Internet videos on a compatible Sony BRAVIA TV (“S-series,” “V-series,” “W-series,” XBR4, and XBR5 models) * connects to your home network via an Ethernet cable (not included) * watch Internet video clips from sites like AOL, Yahoo!, and Sony’s Crackle * scan and select videos using your TV’s on-screen Xross Media Bar (XMB) Interface * Ethernet port * HDMI output *
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Sadly a stillborn attempt at VOD by Sony.
When Sony announced the Bravia Internet Video Link, the concept sounded great. VOD on my TV controlled by the same remote and all native.
BUT this product is nothing more than a dead-end. The content is lackluster at best and totally out of date. The video quality is no better than a YouTube-ish website and the sound as abysmal. Its such a sad shame that Sony botched this up. It really does not add up to a worthwhile purchase. I do hope Sony learns from this mistake and puts in a more scalable VOD system directly into their Bravia TVs.
Sony has updated the Bravia Internet Video Link but I can’t run the update until I update the Sony Bravia XBR KDL-32XBR4 32″ TV… and to do that I need to call some 800 Number.
IF you are looking for a VOD Product that has HD content and seems to have a direction (albiet slow one at best), I highly recommend the Apple TV 160GB.
1 Star DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!
Unless you are prepared to watch video clips, from 1-5 minutes, with poor video (Not HDTV quailty), poor sound (Not Digital quality). I was lead to believe I would be able to watch full length movies and TV shows, not trailers. What a laugh!!! Don’t bite!! Don’t waste your money!! Spend it on a Blu-ray player instead.