Subscription services? Will the new Sony player support subscription services?
491534
The front of the box has the "Microsoft PlaysForSure" logo and the "Napster To Go" logo. So it's compatible with some/most subscription services.
491535
I'm trying to use the Sony NWZ A818 with Amazon Unbox and I'm not having any luck. Amazon's help text says "*most* plays for sure devices work for Unbox. See our list of supported devices"... and the Sony doesn't appear on this list. I'd love to hear a definitive answer on this but for those of you who are expecting Unbox to work - I don't think it will. Regardless, it's a great player - incredible audio, beautiful screen & device, 100% dependable. I recommend it!
34480
With the Sony players, you can use Windows Media if you want...it's compatible.However, it doesn't force you to. If you prefer, you can also use a simple drag-and-drop with folders, like a mass storage device.
2220350
I have had major issues with this player playing anything from a networked PC. Its the wife's main player for me so I have never tried any subtitles. If you are in the market for a player this device has been out for a long time and uses old tech. I would have a hard time recommending it when there are newer devices out that can run kodi and android and would have much better support for different media.
919764
I haven't tried this app. I am only using it to play discs. I have had problems even with that. First one was freezing. Second one had audio issues. Haven't received the third one yet. Customer service has been difficult. Seriously regretting my decision to purchase this player.
1507822
Thanks. I assume that if you can download the update to a computer at all you should be able to transfer it to the player. When I originally bought my ps3 you couldn't download the updates without an internet connection.(I think it's possible now, though) I was saved by its wireless feature. I just do not want to run into the same problem in a different place with a different player. Thanks again.
1181566
I do not pay for any subscription, however, you can link it to the Cloud storage for free trial period and then pay for that after the trial period. I do not use the Cloud.
1789357
Unfortunately it does not. I've tried to find how to download it and there doesn't seem to be any way to do this. When I checked their website some months ago about this problem the answer was it wasn't supported. Having bought this player and had it now for over a year, I would definitely buy something else if I had the chance to do it over again.
1707469
I don't believe so. If there is, I've not found it. There's no browser so you're locked to the services set. Netflix, YouTube and Pandora. There used to be a Blockbuster service and I kept expecting Samsung to update my machine with a replacement like Amazon Streaming but that's never happened and considering this models age, I doubt Samsung is doing anything. I don't think they consider it part of the package they sold me.
1781343
Thanks for the information.I already have a sony ps3 (and hence a blu-ray player). So right now I am not inclined to buy another one. Also the recent (2012) user-reviews on sony NSX-32GT1 is mixed.I want to get Google TV for its android platform and the future possibilities. I am not sure how robust and extensible roku or other such devices are. Do they get meaningful firmware upgrades? Do they have an appstore or atleast apps for general use by 90% of people?
732834
I honestly don't remember. If pressed, I would say no, but I'm really not sure. However, either way I would recommend that you DO NOT buy this player. It's just awful, and there are many better players available now in the same price range.
55753
I am not sure that you can. There are some streaming sites that are only set up for computer use, and maybe not for this player. The "channels" that you can get are already preprogramed on it, like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Vudu, along with many others. I would check on the Sony site for questions and their trouble shooting knowledge base for this player. I would also check the website that you are trying to stream and see if they have any information on if what you can stream it on.
687518
I'm not very tech savy, I watched the videos on how to install it, you just need to install the firmware from Sony, labeled new install, once it's installed it will download the current update, via your Internet connection
108263
no you don't need service, you can play your songs with out any subscription.
1028138
I am not going to use a 3rd party player. If something doesn't play in WMP by default, I don't want it.In 20 years from now I am not going to go searching for some weird player / codec.
1423698
I never have such a problem with my player. The Stephen`suggestion is one of the possible causes. Other alternatives are, update the firmware of the player by internet or if your player cannot access internet, download the update file to a pen drive in a computer connected to internet then update from the pen drive. Finally if the issue still persits, contact the Sony Support.
1993201
Amazon is a problem with this player. My player does not support it at all.
1246918
I don't know, I returned the player, because it was not what I expected it to be. Read the service manual, it should give you details.