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Sony KDL-40V2000 or Sony KDL-40X2000
red1028
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I'll be getting a High Definition TV soon, and I'd like to buy a Sony (I know I'll be paying a premium for the name). I'm leaning towards the more expensive 'X' model, as this has future 1080p capabilities, and the idea is that I buy a TV that will last me ten years.
Reviews of the 'V' model have been receiving 'Best buy' awards etc, but does anyone have an opinion on which one I should go for? I'm not too knowledgeable on HD-TV, so this question might be nonsense, but as I understand it, DVDs played on HD-TV's can upscale to a 720 resolution. Is this hit or miss depending on the DVD player, or actual DVD, or can I expect this quality with my existing DVD library?
One important point that you need to know when giving your opinion, is that I can get the KDL-40V2000 for £1299, and the KDL-40X2000 for £1900 (both through quidco).
Also, any ideas on wall brackets? The suitable Sony one (SU-WL51) is around £338.
Many thanks.
Reviews of the 'V' model have been receiving 'Best buy' awards etc, but does anyone have an opinion on which one I should go for? I'm not too knowledgeable on HD-TV, so this question might be nonsense, but as I understand it, DVDs played on HD-TV's can upscale to a 720 resolution. Is this hit or miss depending on the DVD player, or actual DVD, or can I expect this quality with my existing DVD library?
One important point that you need to know when giving your opinion, is that I can get the KDL-40V2000 for £1299, and the KDL-40X2000 for £1900 (both through quidco).
Also, any ideas on wall brackets? The suitable Sony one (SU-WL51) is around £338.
Many thanks.
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I can't offer a comparison, but I can say that our KDL-32V2000. It's upscaling of standard def TV (all we'll be getting for a few years yet) is absolutely brilliant.
Depending on your budget you can get upscaling dvd players that will take your standard disks and play them in high def. The one that gets lots of awards and is under £100 is the Panasonic DVD-S52- = I also recognise the Robins and beep for them = -0 -
isn't there a new W series out now which also does 1080?
sure i saw it advertised somewhere - would probably be cheaper than the X series??0 -
We have bought the W series (KDL40W2000), same picture resolution as the X series. It won TV of the year at What Hi Fi Sound and Vision.
http://www.johnlewis.com/Audio+and+TV/Televisions/Televisions/LCD+TV/1284/230404948/Product.aspx
John Lewis Price Match with Empire Direct, so you then get a free 5 year guarantee with John Lewis. Good Luck.0 -
I had a look at the John Lewis website, and they say they don't price match online. Why Empire direct? Are they open to negotiating, if so, with other online shops? Was it in store at John Lewis?0
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