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Summary: For me it all started when I was looking at a row of...
Review: ... high-end 32" & 36" (4:3 conventional tube) TVs at national chain super store. The XBR series absolutely blew me away at 25 ft. The difference was even more astounding the closer I got. Nothing, not even the other Sony WEGA models compared to the XBR. I had to stick my face to within serval inches from the screen in order to notice the razor thin horizontal scan lines. I wasn't really planning on spending that much on a TV but I did not hesitate for a moment to reach for my check book for the XBR. With a little bargaining, I think I got mine for about... I've had it now for almost a year and I still marvel at quality of this unit. It has more AV I/Os than most users will ever need (component, s-video, and composite) 6 in all. I even replaced a fairly new DVD player for a model that had progressive scan so I could take advantage of the 480p feature of the XBR ("fabulous"). Also, my new XBOX (w/ the HD AV kit) really looks super on the XBR too.Go, shop, compare, see for yourself. I think only the LCD HDTVs have a better picture quality but they're still too expensive and have very little content to offer today and, I think It'll be a while before they do. So, 4:3 is still the way to go. Besides, the XBR is HDTV ready. I just wish that I could have bought the 36" XBR but it wouldn't fit into my entertainment center.
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Summary: Finally took the plunge....
Review: And was it ever worth it! This TV is, in a word, incredible! We were shopping for a 32 inch TV and we kept going back to look at this set. Nothing else even comes close. The picture is perfect. We love nature shows, and you will not believe how they look on this set. We got a progressive scan DVD player and, Holy Cow, I am blown away every time I watch a movie. The TV has more features and hookups than you will ever need. I will not get into all the technical jargon, because once you see the picture you will want this set! Definitely the best available right now. My only criticism is that the speakers are small and not all that dynamic, but no matter since this TV begs to be hooked up to an amplifier. Expensive, but absolutely worth every cent.
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Summary: Expensive but worth it
Review: I bought this TV about 3 days go and still love it. It has all the input's you need, 2 coaxial/RF, 2 HD component, 3 s-video OR composite, and 1 plain composite. You can also label the input's, so when scrolling through the tv/video list you know which is which. The picture is fan tastic, the best 32 inch HDTV picture I have seen but i'm not an electronics expert. The sounds is above average but I use a reciever for surround sound. The twin view is quite possibly the best feature outside of the picture. Worth the money..
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Summary: I Love My TV
Review: I bought this TV last year and I love it. I have an elliptical satellite dish
and a Toshiba HDTV receiver.
The picture quality is what sold me on this model, whether you are watching the news or a DVD on a
progressive scan player (with component video cables)
Sony gives you the option of four different screen modes, from vivid to
'pro'...that is all picture adjustments in the default position.
The control over every aspect of the picture is daunting at first but in no
time you'll have the four picture modes perfectly tailored to your tastes.
The "split screen" is very cool, you can watch a DVD and monitor a program, minimize or maximize the two screens and have the sound
from whichever source you want Even the built in speaker system is sufficient for my taste, to me the picture quality is of utmost importance.
I could go on and on raving about this TV.
I only have one regret, the price keeps going down!
j.nomograms
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Summary: Lying shipper--do not buy this product
Review: I cannot review the product (originally listed for $1,000.00 dollars more), because Crates Direct pulled a switcheroo and sent an inferior, cheaper model whose true price IS $1,199.99 and not the $2,999.99 they charged me but refuse to alter. If you order this one, don't expect to get it.
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Summary: Simply Awesome!!!
Review: I just got the 32XBR450 yesterday (2/9/02) and I absolutely love it. I wasn't intending on buying this TV when I went shopping but once I saw the picture and other features compared to the "regular" flat screen TV's I had to have it. The picture's incredible, the colors are perfect and the skin tones are right on the money. I havent hooked it up to a home theater system yet but the TV audio on its own is wonderful. I connected a DVD player that has the progressive scan feature (only works with HDTV TV's) and I used the component video cable connection. All I can say about the picture quality while watching a DVD is WOW!!!! It's crystal clear. It was just like being in a movie theater except that my recliner is much more comfortable and the picture was actually better. The picture-in-picture feature is better than any I've seen. It's called Twin-View and instead of a small box in the corner of the screen it comes up in a split screen so both channels take up half the screen. Then you can resize either one you want and as one gets bigger the other gets smaller. You can also use the picture-in-picture mode while viewing a DVD, VHS, video game system or any other input you have hooked up. There are also plenty of in-put jacks (6) so you can hook up just about anything you want. Overall it's just the best TV I've seen. The ONLY reason I didnt give it 5-stars is because of the price. I paid the same price thats advertised here but I got the stand included. Oh ya and it's HDTV (ready) so when all broadcasts go over to HDTV in a few years you'll be all set. If you can pay the price then go out and get this TV NOW!!!
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Summary: Its NOT "Picture IN Picture" it's "Picture AND Picture"
Review: It's a great TV but I do perfer picture-in-picture (PIP). This model though has only Picture-AND-Picture (PAP) which is quite different. PIP allows you you to have one full screen picture with a small picture superimposed over it in a corner. It also allows you to quick change between the two. Picture AND picture tries to split the viewing screen area into two equal pictures, displaying both channels ... leaving a lot of unused real estate.
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Summary: Amazing picture!
Review: Just received mine. It is an amazing TV. Expensive, but should serve us well for some time. The pictures are breathtaking (and we aren't planning to get to the HDTV signals until there is more product available). I had seen many sets in stores before my purchase, but it wasn't until I got to one where they know how to set up the picture that I truly appreciated the quality represented in this set. I'd buy it again in a second.
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Summary: Very best picture I have seen anywhere!
Review: The Sony XBR Wega Flat-Screen HDTV Monitor (KV-32XBR450) will please even the most discriminating movie viewers. I looked at every model imaginable in the stores, and this television is a hands-down winner over all the rest. Friends prefer watching their movies at *my* house now. :) The TV features a 16:9 enhanced mode for high-aspect ratio video sources. Many DVDs are now available in this 16:9 widescreen ratio format (also known as anamorphic movies). The TV also features "component video" 3 cable video inputs from a DVD player. (These feature 3 separate wires for RGB signals and provide the best transfer available today.) Use a Progressive Scan DVD Player to take advantage of the full capabilities of this TV. Other features include channel labels in which you can program a 5 character description for each channel. This makes browsing easier when you forget which channel number goes with each network. The remote control is easy to use and operates very quickly with on-screen computer-like bar menus. The television is very heavy, so be prepared to have help moving and installing it. It weighs around 175 lbs. The sound is quite good, but the most discerning listeners will prefer to hook the sound into a stereo system. Nonetheless, if you are not an audiophile, the sound quality should be more than good enough. A full year warranty is included with this TV. Also, it's HDTV compatible to be able to handle the upcoming future improvments in availability of HDTV broadcasts. The television is expensive, but a set of this quality should provide many years of viewing enjoyment which is well worth the extra cost.
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Summary: Very best picture I have seen anywhere!
Review: The Sony XBR Wega Flat-Screen HDTV Monitor (KV-32XBR450) will please even the most discriminating movie viewers. I looked at every model imaginable in the stores, and this television is a hands-down winner over all the rest. Friends prefer watching their movies at *my* house now. :) The TV features a 16:9 enhanced mode for high-aspect ratio video sources. Many DVDs are now available in this 16:9 widescreen ratio format (also known as anamorphic movies). The TV also features "component video" 3 cable video inputs from a DVD player. (These feature 3 separate wires for RGB signals and provide the best transfer available today.) Use a Progressive Scan DVD Player to take advantage of the full capabilities of this TV. Other features include channel labels in which you can program a 5 character description for each channel. This makes browsing easier when you forget which channel number goes with each network. The remote control is easy to use and operates very quickly with on-screen computer-like bar menus. The television is very heavy, so be prepared to have help moving and installing it. It weighs around 175 lbs. The sound is quite good, but the most discerning listeners will prefer to hook the sound into a stereo system. Nonetheless, if you are not an audiophile, the sound quality should be more than good enough. A full year warranty is included with this TV. Also, it's HDTV compatible to be able to handle the upcoming future improvments in availability of HDTV broadcasts. The television is expensive, but a set of this quality should provide many years of viewing enjoyment which is well worth the extra cost.
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