Editorial Review

The sleekly styled, silver 32-inch Sony Bravia KDL32S2000 is packed with the latest high-performance video features, including a wide viewing angle, blazing fast 8ms response time (great for sports and action movies), and a wide color gamut backlight that provides more natural skin tones and highly accurate overall color reproduction. It also offers integrated HDTV capabilities (with an integrated ATSC tuner), digital HDMI video connectivity, and a bottom speaker design that helps save space. The thin profile of this Bravia TV accommodates VESA compliant mounting systems (separately available). The removable pedestal swivels 30 degrees left and right and also tilts forward 3 degrees and backward 8 degrees for additional placement flexibility. Read more

Features

• High-performance 32-inch LCD TV with integrated HDTV tuner; measures 31.25 x 23.6 x 8.6 inches (WxHxD) with included stand
• Wide color gamut produces deeper reds, more vivid greens, and cleaner blues; 3D digital comb filter; Cinemotion 3:2 pulldown
• 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, super-fast 8ms response time, 1300:1 contrast ratio
• Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 side), 2 S-Video (1 side), 2 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 1 HDMI, 1 RF
• Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); Dolby Digital decoding and SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround

Reviews (17)

Disappointed customer
When we received the television, the stand was bent, therefore the television was leaning forward.Whenwe called sony to fix the problem under the in home warranty; we were told that it was damaged during shipping and that we would have to pay to have the part replaced.When we called amazon for the second time, we were told that we had to wait to receive an e-mail from the electronics department to see what they could do.This entire process has been very disapointing.After waiting over a month to receive the television and then being told that we had to pay to get it fixed has just left a sour taste for buying electronics online.

Beware of Sony's HDMI
One of the attractions of this set is HDMI (High Def Module Interface). HDMI is currently defined as a single cable the transmits both Video and Audio. A very clean installation, via a single cable. However for Sony, for this set, you need a cable with a HDMI end that connects to the cable box, that then goes to a DVI connector (video only) on the Sony LCD, and THEN a separate audio cable. What a pain in the %#@%$#. Therefore no Digital Audio.

Aspect feature undocumented limitation
Excellent set overall, but one misleading entry is in the manual which the factory confirmed to me is partly mistaken.The "wide zoom" feature for aspect control, magnifying etc., is shown with a separate panel entirely devoted to features applicable to high definition, wide screen sources.The manual fails to mention these functions work only on broadcast or cable tuner reception, and are not available on any external input, HDMI or component video -- such as a Sony high definition recorder for the broadcasts.The issue affects the extremely wide panavision movies which have to be rendered with horizontal black bars even on a 16:9 display to see the entire width -- which is how some are transmitted on HDNET for example (premium channels seem to adopt a full screen, pre-zoomed approach).Cable boxes have zoom features built-in which can expand these pictures, but the tv won't do it by itself, the way it handles low definition signals, and the very limited releases of early HD-dvd, blu ray players etc so far don't have it.The need for it is less with a wide screen to begin with, compared to old 4:3 screen format, but the pictures are shown almost 1/3 less than the vertical height of the screen.
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Editorial Review

Offering an incredible feature set and exceptional quality for its price, Samsung's fifth-generation 50-inch HP-S5053 plasma TV uses the company's proprietary electronic chassis and the latest DNIe enhancement circuitry to deliver outstanding brightness, contrast, and image clarity. Use it for home theater and use it for your PC--it's perfect for both. In addition to a standard-broadcast NTSC tuner, it also features an integrated ATSC tuner that can capture over-the-air digital broadcasts from local network affiliates (the set will still require a set-top tuner for receiving non-terrestrial HD broadcasts from channels like HBO or Discovery).Read more

Features

• 50-inch plasma TV with integrated high-def ATSC tuner; measures 48.3 x 33.3 x 13.4 inches (WxHxD) with stand
• Samsung Digital Natural Image engine improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction
• 1366 x 768-pixel resoltuion, 1300 cd/m2 brightness, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 175-degree viewing angle
• Connections: 2 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 2 S-Video, 1 digital coaxial, 1 digital optical
• Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound

Reviews (8)

The best 50 inch plasma at the best price
I sent a month reading reviews and in circuit city and best buy looking at plasmas.The samsung had the best picture and best setup.Amazon had the best price--shipping included and no sales tax--beat CC by $800.Ordered on a Wend and had it in one week.Shipping service was phenomenal.Not one problem.Had the set set-up and on in an hour and haven't left the couch since. Samsung and Amazon both get 5 stars!

Very good plasma TV for the money
After shopping for several months I finally took the plunge and purchased this TV from a national chain.I finally decided plasma over DLP because of the vertical fading effect I saw with all the DLP sets. I took two of my own DVDs in to the store with me and made the staff there hook up a player so I could see both the fast action of The Matrix and the beautiful scenery of Spring, Summmer, Fall, Winter, Spring.The picture on the Samsung HP-S5053 was the second best of the many plasmas that I examined. The Pioneer had a better picture but was significantly more expensive.I do not use the built in speakers because I had an existing 5.1 speaker system.I really like theminimal black casing since the silver finishes are distracting-at least to my eye.
Bang for the buck is definitely with this one
I bought this model in June from a local appliance store.I did lots of shopping... well over 4 weeks of going to stores and playing with the settings in a lot of them; and there are a couple of issues to be aware of.One is that when you are using the 4:3 mode on the TV to view 4:3 content the sidebars are silver... which is annoying and cant be changed... HOWEVER, if you use an HD-upconverter type DVD player with HDMI that goes away since aspect is changed by the DVD player.The other issue is that its only 1080i, which frankly is not a big deal, especially considering most HDTV this large under $5000 are as well.I was borrowing a 42" 3rd generation Dell plasma with about a 4000:1 contrast ratio from my company while i was shopping, and was really unhappy with the muddiness of darker onscreen areas of that tv, but I have to say this one looks GREAT.You can notice some muddiness if you have your contrast set too low and the picture quality of the DVD is poorly lit, buuuut honestly I keep mine set around 55% and it looks awesome.Of course with a plasma you dont want the contrast set to high if you want it to last longer and always avoid falling asleep to a dvd menu if you want to avoid burn in, but if you accidentally fall asleep (i did), it comes with a burn in erasing rolling pattern which is a really big comfort to the mind.Not to mention its a very sexy piece of furniture when not on.I can't speak for its sound system, because if you are spending 3 grand on a tv, you really should have a nice sound system and mute the tv anyway.I would recommend buying a plasma from a local appliance store for quite a few reasons... but chief among them people on here seem to be getting them smashed in transit frequently, which a local store is not going to let happen, and if it DID happen, you would avoid the nightmare I'm sure that has got to be.The only TV I saw that compared to this one was a Panasonic that was running over $1500 more expensive, and it did look nicer... but only about 100 dollars nicer.Of course there is a certain subjectivity to this, but if you read about non-defeatable DNIE or whatever and are nervous about this set, simply go out to somewhere they have them and play with the features and settings.The people that complain about this seem to not be going through the options.All you have to do is see it side by side with about any other plasma and it'll win you over. ... Read more

Features

• 37 Inch LCD Liquid Crystal HDTV With 1200
• 1 Contrast Ratio
• Next-Generation 16
• 9 ASV LCD Panel and 450 cd/m2) Brightness
• Four-Wavelength Backlight System with HD component Video Inputs

Reviews (2)

Great 37" LCD 1080p
You might be interested to know the exact width is 36&9/16".The picture is bright even at mid backlight and brightness settings.I am more than pleased with its black levels and white contrast.It also has minimal loss in picture quality at extreme viewing angles.Glare from my room light is not as noticeable on this set as it was on my last TV. This TV has a very good upconverter.I supply it 480i, 720p, & 1080i through its HDMI input and even the 480i looks better than it did on my old 32" Samsung CRT TV. I actually prefer to watch 480i content on a non-HD station because the TV upconverts it to fill the screen whereas 480i content on an HD station is usually broadcast in 720p with side bars to maintain the 4:3 aspect which doesn't look good to me.The 720p and 1080i content look amazing.480p from my DVD through the component (RGB) video connection also looks great.One negative I have may not be related to this set at all, but I'm not sure so I'll mention it... when I'm tuned to Discovery HD Theater, sometimes the camera panning action across a wide-angle view is jerky rather than smooth.
got it !
I got my 37D90U yesterday, it came out of the Box, and blew my mind, this thing look amazing, very money !!.
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Editorial Review

The sleekly styled, silver 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL46S2000 is packed with the latest high-performance video features, including a wide viewing angle, blazing fast 8ms response time (great for sports and action movies), and a wide color gamut backlight that provides more natural skin tones and highly accurate overall color reproduction. It also offers integrated HDTV capabilities (with an integrated ATSC tuner), digital HDMI video connectivity, and a bottom speaker design that helps save space. The thin profile of this Bravia TV accommodates VESA compliant mounting systems (separately available). The removable pedestal swivels 30 degrees left and right and also tilts forward 3 degrees and backward 8 degrees for additional placement flexibility. Read more

Features

• High-performance 46-inch LCD TV with integrated HDTV tuner; includes tabletop stand
• Wide color gamut produces deeper reds, more vivid greens, and cleaner blues; 3D digital comb filter; Cinemotion 3:2 pulldown
• 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, super-fast 8ms response time, 1300:1 contrast ratio
• Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 side), 2 S-Video (1 side), 2 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 1 HDMI, 1 RF
• Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); Dolby Digital decoding and SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround

Reviews (28)

Sony KDL46S2000 46" BraviaGreat PictureA+++++
I am not sure what was one of the reviewer was talking about when it came to watching a VHS tape on the LCD TV, all I can say is that you can't put a crappy signal into a LCD and expect to get an high quality picture output. Know what you buy before you put a negative review. This LCD TV has a really sharp picture WHEN ITS USED WITH THE RIGHT SOURCE. I am very happy with mine. I would have liked to gotten the newer model that has more HDMI inputs as well as 1080P upgrades.

sony,the one and only
yes, i was a little worried buying on the internet but boy was i wrong,amazon and eagle delivery service was awsome. The delivery service driver called me on wednesday and asked when would i like it delivered and i said friday a.m. i would be home,he was knocking on my door at 8:30 a.m. friday morning.It was great.As for the lcd tv, the hd stations and dvd's you couldn't get them any clearer,i mean unbelieveable.The non hd stations you need to play around with the settings abit but even those are as good as my regular sets in the house,no worse.Believe me i did my research before buying over a months time of reviewing and looking and talking to tech people and hi-end electronic stores and for the money, This set is the one.Very easy remote and set up,also very easy and quick to change the settings for different broadcasts in all formats so you get the best picture available.After a week i thought about a extended service plan and called sony and they sold me there plan which was less money than the one offered on amazon for a longer period with full coverage. Don't pass this deal up on amazon.You won't find a better one!

Best TV for the money
This Sony 46" LCD is the best HDTV you can get for the money.1080i is the best you can receive off the air - you really don't need 1080p unless you have Blue-ray or HD-DVD.This model delivers near-perfect video in normal 720p or 1080i HDTV format.Plus for 114 bucks you can buy the perfectly matched Sony DVPNS75H 1080i upconverting DVD player for high-res DVD playback as a great interim alternative to currently overpriced Blue-ray technology.So unless you have five grand to spend on a TV/DVD system go for this S-series model with the NS75H player.
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Editorial Review

Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV and your favorite DVD movies with the 42-inch Samsung HL-S4266W DLP projection TV. This relatively lightweight TV weighs less than 62 pounds and measures just 13 inches deep, helping you to avoid sacrificing precious real estate in your home. It has a built-in analog/digital (NTSC/ATSC) tuner, offers both HDMI and component video connections. Read more

Features

• 42-inch Digital Light Projection (DLP) HDTV; measures 39.3 x 30.5 x 13 inches (WxHxD)
• Latest Texas Instruments DLP chip faster than any other HDTV technology
• 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; 3-line digital comb filter; Cinema Smooth 3:2 pull-down film mode
• Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 front), 2 S-Video (1 front), 2 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 1 RF, 1 USB
• Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround

Reviews (13)

Awesome Picture one Dirty Little Secret
I bought my 4266w from Amazon.The shipping took less then a week and that was without paying extra to get it fast.The product was carried into my house unboxed and placed from the shipping company.From 20 seconds after I turned it on the picutre was nothing short of awesome.This is true for SD and HD which is a feat in itself.Many HDTV's I have or see do a great job on HD but not so nice on SD.
A very good deal for the money
I have been looking around for a large screen HDTV for a long time, this seemed to be the best deal I could get for its cost.
AWESOME!
AWESOME TV! Can't say how pleased I am with purchase! Awesome price from Amazon too.
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Editorial Review

Enjoy high-impact imagery and ground-shaking audio with the 32-inch Panasonic TC-32LX60 LCD HDTV, which improves on previous models with an advanced LCD AI for superior contrast and picture quality, an expanded IPS LCD panel for extra-wide viewing, and a sleeker silver cabinet with swiveling pedestal stand. You'll enjoy 480p, 720p and 1080i high-definition viewing right out of the box thanks to the built-in digital ATSC tuner, which pulls HD signals right from the airwaves. You can also connect the set to an optional receiver or cable/satellite set-top box using either the HDMI or component connections (thanks to its built-in QAM tuner for unscrambled cable HD reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. Read more

Features

• Sleek, silver 32-inch LCD HDTV with wide viewing angle; measures 31.1 x 24.2 x 11.8 inches (WxHxD) with stand
• Integrated NTSC, ATSC tuners; QAM tuner compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception
• 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 500 cd/m2 brightness, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 8ms response, 178-degree viewing angle
• Connections: composite (3 in, 1 out), S-Video (2 in), component (1 in), HDMI (1 in), headphone
• Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); virtual surround sound

Reviews (8)

Absolutely Spellbinding
Unbelievable, impeccable picture and sound quality. This is an absolute steal! i work at an electronics retail store and we sell this LCD for $300 more! Movies have never looked so beautiful. Sports imagery is mesmerizing. No black spots at all! Can adjust backlight! Easy to use control features and simple to setup. No unnecessary, excessive packaging in the box. Just pull it out and you're ready to go. My only gripe regarding this TV is that it only offers one HDMI jack. A second would be nice considering i may be upgrading to an HD DVD player in the near future. I HIGHLY recommend this LCD. You will not regret buying this LCD.

The Best Deal Around
I purchased this TV over a month ago after comparing it to the comparable Samsung model and am happy I did. The design is as beautiful as the picture. It is hooked up to my HD Cable box with a DVI to HDMI cable and the standard signals as well as the HD signals are outstanding. The only con is that there is only one HDMI input, but then again, in a couple months from now I'm sure all HDTV's will be coming with 4 HDMI inputs and people who only have two will be complaining - to try to keep up with technology is impossible. Bottom line is that this Television was an excellent buy and I would recommend it to anyone else who is looking for an great TV at an affordable price.

THE 32-inch HDTV LCD to own!
Originally, I was bent on buying the Sony Bravia 32 inch XBR; however, upon comparing it side by side with the Panasonic TC-32LX60, their picture quality and vibrance are essentially identical. Looking at their price tags, I wasn't too excited shelling out $500 more for Sony; and with comparable picture quality, Panasonic is the better deal. Thus, I settled with the Panasonic with its reasonable price. At home, Panasonic truly shines with its 720P/1080i resolution of HDTV broadcasts from Comcast. Discovery HD Theater is truly amazing in all its clarity and high-resolution images. HBO movies never looked this gorgeous, as well as the local HD channels of CBS, ABC and NBC. To sweeten the deal, I also bought an upconverting DVD player with the HDMI output; I toggled between 720p and 1080i and found no discernible difference (probably with screens bigger than 40 inches, it would figure prominently). I literally rerun all my favorite DVDs and they looked twice as sharp, almost near-HD quality. I'm so glad I bought this TV; if my budget permits it, I'm on the lookout for buying an HD DVD player in the future. For now, this will suffice. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With Sony's MFM-HT95, you can combine your television and computer monitor in one space-saving display. A built-in TV tuner allows you to watch TV just as you did before, while HDTV compatibility lets you take advantage of all that high-definition television has to offer. The MFM-HT95W supports 480i (NTSC), 480p, 720p (high definition), and 1080i (high definition) video signals. The tuner itself is NTSC and does not decode ATSC HDTV broadcasts. Read more

Features

• 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 0.294 mm dot pitch
• Analog and digital inputs, built-in NTSC TV tuner; HDTV compatibility
• 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
• XBrite technology, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 of brightness
• Stereo speakers and subwoofer; PC/Mac; 3-year warranty

Reviews (4)

Should have started with a Sony
18 months ago we purchased a Philips 180MT combination monitor TV - the apparent equivalent of this Sony. After 13 months, it went black and we sent it to their warranty department, expecting them to replace it within the five days promised. After weeks with no word we called and were told they no longer made it and had no parts to repair it. We were sent a refurbished model with a smaller screen and no PIP feature. After five more months of calls, we were sent another model, again inferior to the original. When I plugged it in, it went up in smoke! I called and finally got connected to someone with authority and a true concern for customer service who refunded our original cost.
Oh my God, Oh my God
Wow,
not bad
I purchased this monitor 2 weeks ago and it seems fine. No dead pixels, the colors are great. It works fine as a TV set with my cable antena and it gives me a lot of screen real estate for my PC. The brightness is adjustable so there is no eye strain involved.
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Editorial Review

Samsung raises the bar again for LCD technology with its 40-inch LN-S4092D HDTV, which provides a high performance, large format LCD that also includes an integrated HDTV tuner as well as connectivity options for your PC and portable digital audio players. It has a glossy, piano-black cabinetry with a space-saving bottom-mounted speaker design. It sits atop a swivel stand that provides a +/-15-degree swivel that makes it easy to move the screen for optimal viewing. Additionally, the stand can be removed for wall-mounting via optional VESA compatible hardware. Read more

Features

• Sleek, black 40-inch LCD HDTV with integrated NTSC and ATSC tuners; measures 39.5 x 29.5 x 13.0 inches (WxHxD) with stand
• MP3 connectivity allows you to easily connect and control your digital audio player through TV; game mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture
• 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 500 cd/m2 brightness, 5000:1 contrast ratio, 8ms response, 178-degree viewing angle
• Connections: composite (1 side, 1 rear), S-video (1 side, 1 rear), component (1 rear), HDMI (2 rear), PC RGB (1 rear), RF (2 rear)
• Bottom mounted speakers produce 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound

Reviews (7)

Extra careful - Don't waste money.
I received the TV a week ago and I realized in about couple of hours my mistake.
Great TV but BE CAREFUL
I have had this TV only for a week, so I think I am not ready for the full technical review of the TV itself. So far it is working great. However, I thought I should share my experience buying it so that someone else is aware of possible problem.
Great TV
I've had this TV about 3 weeks and am really impressed. I'm having one issue with it, however. Watching a DVD - no problem, great sound and picture. Watching cable TV, though, I get a hum in the audio and a red and green horizontal line running from bottom to top in the picture. Sometimes, this is worse than at other times. After having the cable co. come out and talking to a Samsung rep, it seems that it is a grounding issue. I live in an old house that doesn't have grounded plugs. So, I will have to live with that until I can have my house rewired! Not the TV's fault, but something to consider if you live in an older house. The black cabinet is really beautiful and the on/off button at the bottom of the cabinet glows a neon blue when the set if off. So, it's cool looking off as well as on. Love the swivel cabinet, and the connections are easy to access. Football games are so great in HD and I can't wait until hockey season starts! ... Read more

Features

• Full HD (1920 x 1080)Picture Resolution with SXRD chip
• 3 SXRD chips (R/G/B), Over 2 Million Pixels each.
• Contrast Ratio up to 10000:1
• 1080p Input for Full HD via HDMI rear connections (x2)
• Bottom Speaker. Slim and Stylish Design.

Reviews (2)

Beautiful, but don't expect miracles with NTSC or even 480i digital feeds
Before you buy, think about the source of the material that you watch.If it is mostly NTSC video (analog TV), I wouldn't bother.If it is mostly digital cable (480i), I still wouldn't bother.If you mostly watch standard-def DVD's, will soon be watching HD DVD's/Blu-ray, or HDTV feeds, then I would say GO FOR IT.
Best HDTV on market TRUE 1080P , PRICE A+
I researched for months, I already several HDTVS. I was looking for the best tv. I check everything out before dropping $$$ on a tv. Right now at circuit city get tv for less than $2300, can't beat it!.I am getting ready for launch of ps3, and HD Movies my major motivation for the tv.
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Features

• 42 16 - 9 widescreen with up to 16.7 million color display
• Contrast Ratio - 1000 - 1
• 550 CDM2 Brightness
• Viewing Angles - 176 Degrees Horizontal and Vertical
• Compatible Modes - 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Reviews (21)

I thought my JVC 48 projection was nice...
My JVC 48 projection had become the 800lb. gorilla in my livingroom...just too dang big. I started looking for a flat LCD that would not put me too much debt. I got mine on sale yesterday BB for $1508 and tax along with their $249 4 yr warranty. My projection is in my van to be delivered to a freind. The Westinghouse is on my wall and this thing is unbelievable in its display at 1080 HD. I record the Discovery show Sunrise Earth. This one showed a sunrise in Cambodia...OMG...I thought I could just reach my hand through the screen and touch ground. It was that fantastic. I do, however, have three bad pixels...two diagonally adjacent and one by itself about two inches from the others. If it starts to bug me, and it hasn't, I will make a service call on the warranty. I do miss the ability to fill the sceen when watching non-widescreen programming...i.e. cable channels. My JVC had about 5 aspect ratios I could use to fill the screen...sadly, this set does not. Maybe I'm missing something. This unit really is pretty dang awsome...no regrets at all.

HDTV, PC Monitor, Blu-Ray - cool monitor for price
I had a 30 inch CRT HDTV and could not read the text when I connected my Mac Mini. I read good things about this monitor so I took the plunge and bought it and I am very pleased with it. We watched the Ryder Cup (Golf) in HD and it was glorious. I expect football and basketball will be the same so that solves my HDTV issues. I use a DirectTV HD Tivo. The Mac Mini display is INCREDIBLE and uses the max resolution. Photographs and movies from the Mac Mini are mind boggling. I share from my Mac upstairs using "Front Row". I can browse the Internet from my recliner in my living room. I plan to purchase Sony Playstation 3 to take advantage of the 1080p resolution. This gives me all the HD I can get my hands on.
Picture is only good feature of this product - also a defect was found
I've been using this monitor for around 25 days and have had an opportunity to see it with Comcast HD programming.I have just finished returning it for a defect which I'll first describe, then tick off the pros and cons of it.