Looking for a simple, reliable Blu-ray player that just works? This Sony BDP-BX110 (also known as the S1100 derivative model) is a solid basic player. It plays your Blu-ray discs in full 1080p High Definition and can also upscale your regular DVDs to look sharper on an HDTV. It has a built-in Ethernet port on the back, so you can connect it to your home network with a cable (more stable than Wi-Fi) to access streaming apps – though check which specific services are still supported on this older model. A nice bonus is that it actually comes with an HDMI cable in the box, which many players don't include anymore. It's a no-frills, dependable player perfect for a bedroom, guest room, or as a secondary player. If you mainly want to watch physical discs and maybe stream from a couple major apps, this gets the job done without any complicated smart features.
