Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S3000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
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Customer Review: To 720P Infinity & Beyond...
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up a Blu-Ray player about three months ago (really nice $300 Sony one - forget the model #) and have been playing it through my HP high-def computer monitor that achieves 1080i and have been happy with everything, except the 22" screen size.
I had my heart set on a 40" Bravia originally, but the 2K price tag was a bit daunting...so I went with this and expected to be slightly let down with the 720P maximum.
NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST!!!
Having just upgraded from a 12 year old Sony Trinitron (still running great) to this might be reason to be suspect as to why I'm so initially bowled-over, but not being a newbie to high-def, I assure you, I'm a tough cookie with a picky eye.
Every image I've piped through the unit so far (Blu-ray, standard dvd, analog cable & original XBox) has been beyond my expectations. My only gripe is that Sony cheaped out and didn't include at least ONE set of cables! I mean, after ponying up 1K (including WA sales tax), I'd like at least an RCA 3-way or (the more helpful), an HDMI patch? Oh well - luckily I live close to a Radio Shack and can give them the business.
Besides this minor distraction, I remain blown away by Sony's near flawless track record with me and my audio/visual purchases from them over the last 25 years. From my first Walkman to this, my first Bravia, I eagerly await their next leap into outdoing themselves yet again.
Customer Review: Don't hesitate, get this TV
Summary: 5 Stars
I couldn't be happier. I and my PS3 are very happy with this HDTV. Before I decide to buy this TV, I was thinking in buying a cheap 32" 720p, but after reading in some forums and reviews that you really should go for a better TV and not for the price, they are right, this TV has 8000:1 contrast ratio compared to 850 to 1000 on cheap models and also with this set you can rely on Sony, an well known brand. My sister bought a Westinghouse 32" 720p back in October and now 2 months later the TV keep turning off by itself very often, so go with Sony. I still have analog cable, so I was doing a search for channels and besides my 71 channels from Comcast, this TV also found 52 digital hidden channels that my other TV couldn't get it, inclusive some HD channels, like on my area Discovery is 44 and TLC is 45, but between Discovery and TLC there were 3 more channels like 44.1, 44.3 & 44.4, this was awesome, and one of the HD channels is ABC, now I'll be able to watch Lost in HD. YEAH.
Also I would like to thank for all of these reviews, they were realy helpfull. I did order this TV last week from circuit city, was on sale for $850 and only $10 3 day-shipping, but now this week the TV is on regular price for $1,100, so amazon has the best deal now.
Customer Review: Best In It's Class Period
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this TV for a month now and I am nothing but happy. Without getting into spec's and all that just put this TV up to any of the competitors and you will see the 200.00 difference. I highly agree with the other reviewer in all regards, you pay a little more than the others, but you get a lot more. This is a high quality set that will last you for long enough until new technology makes it obsolete. I have put this set up to the competition, both owned and viewed in store, more than once and the difference is clear. In an unrelated note I asked a salesman at a high end electronics store what XBR meant and he said, "it looks better." (BTW this TV is nicer than the old 32" XBR) My point is you can talk all day about contrast and backlight etc. etc., but in the end how does it look and how well is it made. Well after owning many a Sony in the past and in addition to this one, they have the BEST picture and are built to last, end of story. So, you could buy that cheaper model but in a year or two you may regret it! And in case you are wondering I DO NOT work for Sony or any of its affiliates.Customer Review: George Plesa
Summary: 5 Stars
We have its 40" big brother in the front room and it has performed flawlessly. The color is superb and HD is out of this world. Even SD is excellent using Dish TV. This Xmas my wife wanted a TV for her quilting room which doubles as my weight/treadmill room so I went shopping. I almost went with the 32' Regza but the Amazon reviews indicated a potential problem with the set failing to power up. Every manufacturer has duds but the comments regarding timely service were disturbing. I opted to spend a little more on the Sony 32" and not have to worry about problems. The biggest complaint about Sony is always the price but I don't care to buy things twice. I get to the top of the line and I don't look back. The 32" has the same excellent picture as the 40". The TV needs to run for a few days for the color and the screen to break in. A two year old could set up the TV and run the remote control.Customer Review: A beautiful 32" HDTV
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not an HDTV guru by any means, but subjectively, this is a great TV set. The price premium for this Sony model (compared to some other brands I checked out at various warehouse stores, such as Westinghouse, Samsung, LG) provides you with an on-screen setup menu that's easier to use than most other's I've seen (similar to the PS3 user interface), a timeless and classy black cabinet design that won't look dated in a few years, and very clear and crisp video quality, whether it be from lower resolution composite/s-video sources, or 1080i over-the-air HD reception or from the PS3's HDMI output. I would not hesitate to recommend this model. One note- there does appear to be quite a bit of on-screen glare when watching it from extreme angles, but that could be due to the way I have it positioned close by my windows in the living room.