Model : KDL 55EX500
Product Features :
- 55 inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution lets you take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu ray Disc Player or PlayStation3 gaming console
- Ambient Sensor and LightSensor technologies automatically adjust the color and backlight based on a room s lighting
- Motionflow 120Hz technology for smooth motion USB port for photos music and video playback BRAVIA Sync controls compatible devices with one remote
- Inputs 4 HDMI 2 component 2 composite 1 PC 1 USB 1 optical digital audio output
- Includes removable stand measures 52 25 x 32 875 x 13 875 inches with stand
>> Very Happy with this TV
I had the same experience as the other reviewer with a 5 year old 60 inch rear projection Sony TV that developed a blue blob on the screen I was none too happy when Sony put me on hold after telling me my TV was out of warranty When they came back on and offered me this TV for less than half the retail price I was OK with that result
Now that I ve had the TV for a couple of months I m thrilled with it It doesn t have all the bells whistles/internet connectivity of other models but I love the picture It s a great value even at list price and I ll get all those bells whistles with my new Blu ray player anyway
Nothing bad to say about this TV
>> This TV did not live up to expectations
I purchased this TV at HHGREG for 1590 00 taxes included which at the time I thought was a great deal and I was really hyped about this new Sony series When I got home and set the TV up right away I knew I had made a Big Mistake This TV or the one I had suffers from the same flaws that are inherented in all LCDs from backlight bleeding banding dead pixels terrible off axis the colors were way over staturated no matter what setting was applied I had hoped LCD would have improved in this area by now I guess not The TV itself also seemed very cheaply made the only thing even remotely nice is the shiney metal strip at the bottom everything else seems to be thin plastic thst almost feels like it would crumble in your hands with the slightest pressure
I admit I am picky when it comes to my AV equipment but this TV is sub par at best TV manufactors you need to focus on QC and lay off the mass production junk
>> excellent value
This Sony was sold to me directly from Sony in exchange for a 5 year old 60 Sony that had an optic block problem that would require an expensive fix Sony had been repairing this problem for free but I had no way to know that until mine went bad and then talking to Sony they had switched to an exchange program where the customer would pay about slightly less than half the retail price If you have a slightly older Sony that is putting either a blue color on the screen or a green one you might start directly with the Sony Style website and contact their support help to see what they may offer you On one hand I was very sad to see my 5 year Sony develop a problem but on the other hand I have to give Sony credit for standing up to the known problem
The largest TV offered in the exchange program was this 55 model or I certainly would have gone for the 60 because I prefer that size That said this model has a better and more vibrant picture than my older Sony which was a premium model that I had paid over 4 000 for So the bottom line for me is that this new Sony has a better picture for less than the old one even if you pay retail My old Sony weighed 113lbs and this new one is around 65lbs so it is easier to handle The remote is better and more intuitive We watch this in a very bright room filled with natural sunlight during the day and this TV handles that very well with no glare The speakers are nothing to write home about and probably not as good as my old Sony but we tend to watch movies with the sound coming from a quality sound system anyway My old Sony was 1080i and this one is full 1080p which is an excellent picture We get our signal from Dish Net which broadcasts almost exclusively in 1080i anyway For movies we use a Samsung Blu Ray player which works beautifully with this TV In fact there is a type of automatic setting that the Samsung and the Sony have where when you turn on the Samsung the TV also turns on and then goes directly to the input from the Samsung Very cool Truthfully I can barely tell the difference from a good blu ray picture and a good standard DVD We tend to use Netflix a lot and always order Blu Ray when available
I thought the set up was easy and the available HDMI connections are excellent as my old Sony only had two HDMI inputs and this one has 4 We actually use all 4 with a DVD recorder Dish Net HD camcorder and the blu ray
I would have no problem recommending this Sony LCD TV and in fact when I looked in the stores I thought the new LED LCDs seemed a little too bright I do miss the 60 size but everyone who has looked at this picture has been in the wow camp with it
