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 *

Except for bandwidth limitations of my system (Wireless G) this Bravia Internet Video Link is a great addition to my TV system. I have basic cable so I don't have video on demand other than this link. For a one time expenditure it gives me quite a lot of options. I have it connected thru a wireless game adapter and it works just fine.

Though the price point of $299 USD is still disproportionate to the benefit, the recently announced addition of Amazon downloads makes this a more compelling option. That said, if one already has an Apple TV and/or a Roku box, you are likely already getting better entertainment value in the long run compared to this device. If Amazon offers a superior VOD selection than the current 'direct to TV' streaming options, this could quickly change. However, we will ALL have to wait until the new VOD service is launched to 'all' existing Internet Link users (not just select ones) later this summer.

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 The content is lackluster at best and totally out of date.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.

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.