LCD TV

[BBx]

Hello

As some of you know I have been looking for a LCD TV 32inch Sony.

I was just wondering what was the difference between:

KDL-32S3000U
and
KDL-32S3000E

Does anyone know what the difference is with the letter at the end?

I want to connect a PC up to it eventually so need a connection for that and also a DVD player and a PS2 aswell so need to be able to connect all of those things in too...I think Freeview is pretty standard now.

Dad would prefer me to get a Sony... but am open to other people's thoughts ;)

Thanks in advance!

BB x

[Nutcase]

Might be wrong but it looks like the U is for UK and the E is for Europe. Real world difference? At a guess mains cable (says comes with one), and possibly, but unlikely, the tuner spec as I think the UK uses a different version of PAL?

http://www.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProduct.action?product=KDL-32S3000&site=odw_en_GB&pageType=TechnicalSpecs&imageType=Main&category=TVP+LCD+TV#tab

[Desmo]

Dad would prefer me to get a Sony... but am open to other people's thoughts ;)
Don't tell me, he knows nothing about TV's but he does trust the Sony name ;D

Nothing wrong with Sony at all...but you will pay a small premium for the name but then I guess you know that already :)

[Matblack]

Actually the Sony panels are all that great.

My suggestion is go to Richersounds and buy a panel you like the look of and get their insurance, its about £30 for a 3 year warrenty and if you don't us it after 3 years they will refund it :)

I just bought a 32" Sharp Aquos from there for £400 and its ace the Sony panels I saw didn't have the vibrancy and smoothness of the Sharp :)

MB

[Mark]

Don't know much about the Bravia panels (besides the ads), but I do know Sony didn't have a clue pre-Bravia.

Saw a 37in panel for just over £600 last night (special offer), but it's made by Daewoo, so god alone knows what that'll be like. :)

[Muban]

Personally of all the ones I have seen I prefer Panasonic and Samsung. I went for a Panasonic though myself *loves my Panasonic*

If I was looking for a 32inch LCD I think it would be either the TX-32LXD700 (around £740) or the TX-32LMD70 (around £500). If money were no object it would be the LXD700 but realistically it doesn't do enough extra to justify the extra so I would get the LMD70 :)

[LeperousDust]

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/741348
Ok, its not Sony, but its a bloody good deal...
Costs £200 more in store :shocked:

//Edit: And its too big, yeah ignore that totally :D

[Will]

For quality of picture I'd choose Panasonic - but the Sony's have become better over the years, I still feel they are over priced for what they are compared to better performing models. The Sony's do look nice though and the screens have become quite high achieving screens - just not my cup of tea. :)

[Del Lardo]

I'm a big fan of the Bravia range though personally I couldn't justify the extra cost to get the Sony badge on the front. I've been very pleased with my Sharp and my friends Panosonic TVs (we swopped when he moved up North) and have been impressed with the Samsung panels as well.

IMO you're best off trying a few in store somewhere and choosing the one with the styling/UI/remote you like best as these will have much more of an impact than the screen quality will. Unless you're planning on hooking up a very good quality HD source (and I wouldn't count Sky or Virgin boxes as they compress the crap out of their signals) you're unlikely to notice the difference between the big brands.

[karbon]

i'm a big fan of the current range of pioneers. partly as already mentioned because i like the UI and remote as well as the picture quality being outstanding.

[BBx]

Thanks for all the comments guys :)

And Alex - can never be too big ha ha... but you've seen my lounge so if thats what you think thats cool :) I'll stick with the 32"

BB x

[Will]

Up to 40" in your lounge would be fine IMO :) Obviously it depends where in the lounge you put it.

[Desmo]

Not seen your lounge....but you have seen ours. Our TV is a 40" so will give you some kind of guide :)

[Daz]

can never be too big
Two male posts and no fnar.

FOR SHAME.

[BBx]

Not seen your lounge....but you have seen ours. Our TV is a 40" so will give you some kind of guide :)

Yours is huge!!! :shocked:

I don't think I can justify spending £700 on the LG Alex suggested anyway... :(

BB x

[Desmo]

Yours is huge!!! :shocked:
FNAR!!!!

[LeperousDust]

I agree with BB i think anything over 32" would be a little imposing, plus they cost more :) I wasn't really thinking when posting, its a common mistake of mine :D

[BBx]

I agree with BB i think anything over 32" would be a little imposing, plus they cost more :) I wasn't really thinking when posting, its a common mistake of mine :D

Its ok Alex... I'lll let you off ;) :cool:

Going to order it today hopefully! When mum and dad come back from hols :party2:

Woot!

BB x