Sony KDL 32EX500 in Australia - DLNA capable?

[paul49]

Hi All,

I've been using a Sony KDL 40HX700 as a Media player for Mezzmo for a few months now. The setup does everything I want. I have an old analog Sony downstairs which is way past its use-by date and I'd like to replace it with a 32" (81cm) Sony which can also accept streaming from Mezzmo. My Sony works beautifully with Mezzmo so I'm keen to stick with a "standardised" platform which is proven and reliable.

The 32EX500's are becoming more affordable in Australia at the moment (Christmas frenzy) but there seems to be some confusion about their DLNA capabilities. The Aust. Sony website does not show "Bravia Internet" capability for the EX500 - the EX600 series is the cheapest, according to Sony. (but it's $200 more expensive).

However, there are plenty of web pages which suggest that it does have DLNA capabilities. The dlna.org website, for example, produces a certificate which is (essentially) the same as the certificate for my 40HX700, so is the Australian version "crippled"?

Can anyone confirm this one way or the other for Australian KDL-EX500 receivers?

If not, I guess I'll still buy one and see if I can do a deal on a BDP-S370 as well since I've already got one and I know it also works fine with Mezzmo. (Thinking about it, this seems a more sensible approach as I'll get a TV, Blue-Ray player and DLNA for a bit less than an EX600).

Thanks,
Paul.