Any experience with this tv?

spwuinmk67

I'm probably going to be switching out my 37 sony bravia for this model tomorrow. Anyone hear anything or have experience with it good or bad? I've been happy with mine but i can pick this one up for only a hundred more then what i spent on my current tv, thanks to costco grandfathering me in their 3 year return policy.

comfortablycurt

I think you forgot something here. What TV are we talking about?

spwuinmk67

the word this has a link, i dunno why its not underlined....sorry

mmadden28

spwuinmk67 wrote: »

the word this has a link, i dunno why its not underlined....sorry

You have to apply the Underline and color manually if you want it to be obvious, otherwise it will only change when somebody happens to hover over it. Like this

comfortablycurt

spwuinmk67 wrote: »

the word this has a link, i dunno why its not underlined....sorry

Ah...whoops. I didn't see that.

One of my friends has a pretty similar TV. It's a Sony Bravia, I forget if it's a 42 or 46 inch...I'm pretty sure it's a 46 inch though. It cost about the same though. It's a great TV...real sleek clean picture on it, across the screen motion is really smooth. It has 4 HDMI inputs, which is awesome. It says that Costco extends the factory warranty to 2 years also...which is never a bad thing.

That being said...you can't really go wrong with Sony's TV's in my experience. They have a pretty well earned reputation for building some of the best TV's out there...and for good reason. It'll definitely be a big upgrade from the 37" too.

spwuinmk67

got ya. thanks

spwuinmk67

thats what i was thinking. I like my tv, but the bigger picture is what im after, and 1080p instead of just 1080i

comfortablycurt

spwuinmk67 wrote: »

thats what i was thinking. I like my tv, but the bigger picture is what im after, and 1080p instead of just 1080i

Well then you'll probably be happy with it. 1080p is awesome. I've heard a lot of debate lately over whether or not it's really worth the price difference...I think it is though. What a lot of people have been saying though is that on TV's smaller than 42" or so it's basically pointless, because it's not a big enough screen to even tell the difference. Being a 46" though, it should look amazing on there.

TNRabbit

This is the model Model KDL-46SL140. Check out the Model KDL-46XBR6; MUCH more features and the refresh rate beats that model all over the map. @ $1900.00.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KDL-46XBR6-46-Inch-1080p/dp/B001F8VOB0

spwuinmk67

So they didnt have the 46" instock locally, and i didnt feel like waiting. so for $200 more then i got back, i picked up a sharp aquos 52" lcd :D

comfortablycurt

spwuinmk67 wrote: »

So they didnt have the 46" instock locally, and i didnt feel like waiting. so for $200 more then i got back, i picked up a sharp aquos 52" lcd :D

The Sharp Aquos TV's are nice too. Got a link to the model you got?

Motzart

All Sony LCD's seem to get pretty good ratings.
I wanted a Sony but couldn't afford one.
Went with my Vizio...$500 and Uncle Bush paid for it.

Next one will be a 42" 1080 Sony tho!!

comfortablycurt

Motzart wrote: »

All Sony LCD's seem to get pretty good ratings.
I wanted a Sony but couldn't afford one.
Went with my Vizio...$500 and Uncle Bush paid for it.

Next one will be a 42" 1080 Sony tho!!

I'm probably going to end up getting one of the Vizio TV's when I upgrade. I'm looking at the 32" Plasma that they have. It's a great deal for only 500 bucks. it doesn't have 1080p...it's 720p/1080i, but from what I understand, on panels under 40 inches or so 1080p doesn't even really make a difference.

Sherardp

Step up to the V series and call it a day. Either way, cant go wrong with Sony LCD. I own two of the Bravia 40VL4100 screens and they are very nice.

spwuinmk67

Here's the link to sharp's website for it, can't find the costco link at the moment.

Motzart

comfortablycurt wrote: »

I'm probably going to end up getting one of the Vizio TV's when I upgrade. I'm looking at the 32" Plasma that they have. It's a great deal for only 500 bucks. it doesn't have 1080p...it's 720p/1080i, but from what I understand, on panels under 40 inches or so 1080p doesn't even really make a difference.

I compared the 32" 1080 vs 720 and at that size there was virtually no diff.
From 42" up you can tell a very slight diff....wasn't worth the extra bux at the time.
I also looked at Plasma.....heavier unit and runs very hot....whites were too bright so they almost certainly need calibration.
Looks like Vizio is a decent up and coming company from the reviews I read.

comfortablycurt

Motzart wrote: »

I compared the 32" 1080 vs 720 and at that size there was virtually no diff.
From 42" up you can tell a very slight diff....wasn't worth the extra bux at the time.
I also looked at Plasma.....heavier unit and runs very hot....whites were too bright so they almost certainly need calibration.
Looks like Vizio is a decent up and coming company from the reviews I read.

That's kind of what I've found...I'll stick with 720p until I get a TV over 46". Then I'll get one with 1080p and motionflow...makes a big difference then.

I've always liked Plasmas more than LCD's. They have a wider range of colors, and much deeper contrast ratios. The one in the store probably wasn't calibrated very well...

Vizio is actually the best selling brand of HDTV's in the country right now. That says a lot, because the companies only been around for like 4-5 years.

Motzart

comfortablycurt wrote: »

That's kind of what I've found...I'll stick with 720p until I get a TV over 46". Then I'll get one with 1080p and motionflow...makes a big difference then.

I've always liked Plasmas more than LCD's. They have a wider range of colors, and much deeper contrast ratios. The one in the store probably wasn't calibrated very well...

Vizio is actually the best selling brand of HDTV's in the country right now. That says a lot, because the companies only been around for like 4-5 years.

That's what I was thinking when I got mine.
I did some digg'in on the web to see what the reviews were and it was pretty darn good.
When I saw a open box special at CC @ $500......then I got the extra warranty to cover my ****.
So if it ----'s the bed I get a NEW TV.
Provided CC don't go under before then!

spwuinmk67

Just figured I'd post a picture with my new toy and setup. Ignore the mess and lack of wire hiding.

nadams

You still have your old TV laying around? And would you be looking to move it?

spwuinmk67

i returned it to costco and got my 1300 back to put toward this one lol