10-02-2009, 04:26 AM
Based on your stated needs, it looks like you've found the model that you are after, aside from maybe bringing your own material to view on the TV (say a DVD that you like) the only trick now is not to get burned on the price.
Just as an aside to Flofocus: I have a Sony Bravia XBR800 50" DLP TV that I purchased back in '03 that has never given me a speck of trouble and is still on its original bulb believe it or not. I can even use it at 1080i to play BluRays because the DVI connection is HDMI compliant (an adaptor fixed the connection issue)
I think you may have stumbled upon the electronics equivalent of Anthony's initial experiences with the Focus. A TV that was built on a Friday combined with horrific after sales service.
I would still recommend Sony, with the provisio that you are paying more, for maybe less features, but features mean zip when the TV itself is crap.
NefCanuck
Just as an aside to Flofocus: I have a Sony Bravia XBR800 50" DLP TV that I purchased back in '03 that has never given me a speck of trouble and is still on its original bulb believe it or not. I can even use it at 1080i to play BluRays because the DVI connection is HDMI compliant (an adaptor fixed the connection issue)
I think you may have stumbled upon the electronics equivalent of Anthony's initial experiences with the Focus. A TV that was built on a Friday combined with horrific after sales service.
I would still recommend Sony, with the provisio that you are paying more, for maybe less features, but features mean zip when the TV itself is crap.
NefCanuck