Solid TV- Don't Hesitate Instead of droning on and on about how similar the features are to the XBR (minus the motion flow. which I probably wouldn't even notice) let me just get to the bottom line. Amazon was hands down, THE VERY BEST deal I found anywhere. Not only was the TV $300-$400 cheaper than it was anywhere else at a local retailer like Best Buy or Circuit City, but here's the best part.... I paid NO TAX (I live in Texas, amazon is based in WA,its a beautiful thing) and got free shipping. So we're talking appro...
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poor viewing angle I bought this tv about 3 days ago, and it is going back. The picture from 85 to 95 degrees is terrific, blacks levels are great. But then when I moved out side of this ideal viewing angle, the contrast and color saturation dropped swiftly and considerably. Unless you want to subject your friends and family who are not in the 'pole position' viewing spot to watch a washed-out, sub-par picture, you will not buy this tv. If it will be only you watching the tv, from dead-on center, then get it.
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Great Sony quality, once again I have been reluctant to convert to an HDTV due to the usual considerations--waiting for better technology at a lower price each year. Since it seemed like the HDTV market had reached something of a plateau, it was time to trade in my near-perfect circa 2000 Sony Trinitron 32" for the latest 40" Bravia. No disappointment, in fact, I can't take my eyes off the new KDL-40W3000. Excellent contrast, bright sharp picture, easy to use controls. "it's a Sony". Solid, high quality electonics. As I...
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Awesome I did extensive research before pulling the trigger on this model. I ended up choosing between Samsung and Sony. I went with the Sony bc of glare issues that supposedly accompany Samsung models. That was in issue for me bc the set will be in a bright room with big bay windows. I'm glad to report that I do not have any glare problems with my Bravia.
Once, I decided to go with Sony, I was struggling to decide if I could spend the extra money for the XBR. The auto motion featu...
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Pretty as a picture As the preceding reviewer remarks, the Sony picture is second to none. In the current Consumers Reports it outshines or equals Samsung in all categories, including the largest screen tested, where the Samsung is five hundred more than the Sony. This 40W3000 is the one to have if you're using an external audio system, as it's onboard audio is simply "adequate," rated as inferior to that of the 40V3000. One of the noticeable pluses of the 40W3000 is a back-lit remote. What is not so noticeable...
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Outstanding All I can say, IS; There is NO better 'color/picture' quality for ANY!{period!},ANY!, HDTV than Sony!.That is a fact.
There are 4 different picture frames you can set to fit your veiwing source ; DVD, "WideZoom','Normal','Zoom', and 'Standard', depending on the DVD /VHS/WHATEVER!,your watching... Connection is an ease, and I DO recommend S VIDEO cable, or heavier cable..
You will LOVE this set!; Picture Quality above all!, but also ease of set-up, built in surround, and last note. ...
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outstanding top notch picture quality i searched for well over a month comparing lcd to plasma to find out the best quality for the picture quality and settled on SONY'S KDL-40W3000. when you plug this baby in for the first time and watch a blu-ray movie you will be blown away. i recommend trying BBC's series Planet Earth on blu-ray first. the colors are so vibrant and saturated, i thought i was looking through a glass window. the 16,000 to 1 dynamic contrast ratio really shows. it blows some plasma tv's ive seen at a much higher pr...
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Great Living Room TV I wanted a TV that would not only show great pictures but look good. [Initially I looked at the toshiba rf350u series b.c the 46inch TV would fit in my cabinet. But the Cnet reviews on it were terrible, and I was able to see the green tint on everything that cnet was talking about.]
However back to this sony tv, the other models in this series v3000 and s3000 probably show the same quality pictures. But for the living room I wanted something that looked like a first class product. ...
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Great purchase, imazing picture! I enjoy my TV every evening. Great picture, soft modern design.
We have this TV only couple of months and I can't complain... Well,
Sony is Sony
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LCD vs Plasma We had a 32 inch Sony KDL2500, a very nice LCD as LCD's go, we wanted a 40 inch LCD and purchased the 40W3000 to replace the 32 in a media room.
This TV's purpose is multifold for use as a TV, Games Xbox/PS3, PC, and Movies in HD through both the Xbox/PS3, hence the 1080P
First I must state, that after viewing the Pats/Chargers Game in HD on 20 Jan on both my Pioneer Elite 50 Inch Plasma and this TV that anyone can say anything they want but Plasma still rules for absolute picture qu...
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Good buy for LCD HDTV Works great out of box. Fine tune was quick and easy. So far hasn't been disappointed by Sony.
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It makes me smile I purchased the Sony KDL 40w3000 a couple months ago and have loved it since day one. It was easy to assemble and with the help of a mount, now sits comfortably on my living room wall.
I currently connect a PlayStation 3 to the television, and it delivers an amazing picture. Both DVDs (upscaled on the PS3) and Blu-ray Discs look beautiful. The Planet Earth Series on Blu-Ray consistently leaves me slack jawed and drooling.
I compared the 40w3000's picture quality to Sha...
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even better than my 26" sony This 40" Sony Bravia is even better than my 26" Sony Bravia. All high def productions thru my cable provider are all that I could ask for! Delivery was just when it was promised. Even the wrappings were taken away! The price could not be touched by my area stores, no delivery charges, and no state taxes!
What a deal on a great product! Thanks !
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Sony Bravia KDL-40W3000 40" 1080p LCD HDTV The Sony Bravia W-Series is so versatile and user friendly as well. The picture quality is superior, vivid, vibrant, natural color as stated, and absolutely no reflection or ghost image like the XBR2. The XBR4 with FHD 120 Hz high frame rate capability might corrects this problem but I have not experience this problem with the W-Series so far. The contrast ratio isn't important to me since there is no standard way of measuring this technology. The W-Series has 16000:1 contrast ratio, which it's ...
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80% (4 of 5) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Degree of satisfaction Sony Bravia KDL-40V3000 40" 1080p LCD HDTV
The product arrived in good condition in a timely manner. It has performed to date as well as advertised.
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Sony 40 inch LCD TV Having a family room with one complete wall of windows, I was never able to watch a TV against the opposite wall. This Sony 40W3000 has a non reflective coating that has minimized relection and glare beyond anyone's expectations. If you're having similiar problems, I recommend you try this 40 inch or the 46 inch version (46W3000) for an exceptional HDTV picture beyond comparison.
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Great TV & Great Shipping Service I received my television within 5 business days of ordering and within the delivery appointment arranged with Eagle Shipping. They brought the TV up to my 2nd floor apartment removed it from its packaging and allowed me to make sure the TV was working properly. It was.
The TV looks great when playing PS3 games at either 720p or 1080p. I've yet to subscribe to an HDTV service, but the TV is more than adequate for viewing SDTV. I typically do not zoom/stretch the SDTV signal. there ar...
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A cinematic experience The quality of the picture this display is capable of producing
is simply outstanding. The colors are clear and vibrant, and the
circuitry transitions smoothly from one scene to another. Esthetically,
the design of the set is elegantly simple, and functional. There are
plenty of alternative connections for now and the future. The sound is
rather mediocre, but pleasant enough if you simply turn the treble
down. Easy to read and navigate displays, and a lighted...
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KDL-40W3000 40" 1080p LCD HDTV After much research we bought this TV in September 2007 for our den. We have been a Sony TV fan and this one kept upto our expectations or much more. The HD picture clarity is so good and life like ( movies or sceneries)that we wish that we bought a much bigger size.As expected, this TV has to be connected with HDMI cables for best picture quality. The viewing angle is very good. If one spends a few minutes with the manual,it is very user friendly. While the inbuilt speakers are fairly good, we ...
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Sony is the way to go. I bought this Sony LCD about 1 month ago and I have to say it's everything I expected and more, the picture is great the HD channels look fantastic and the remote lights up for easy viewing in the dark which is an extra cool feature for the KDL-40W3000
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Sony LCD TV The unit is all it's claimed to be. It was delivered to my home and was very easy to unpack. I removed the base (very easy) and mounted it to a wall using an articulating arm. Hook up to cable was easy as was connection to my digital camera for slide shows. Images are clear and sharp both monochrome and color. I'm sure it's reproducing all that the video sources are capable of. Sound is good, although at my age I can't be too critical - I can appreciate the stereo effects. Sporting events...
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what a wonderful sony kdl-40w3000 I just have used it together with oppo 981 DVD player, the black scene is real black, the sound is very good. I am delighted to see the old DVD with this LCD TV. It is worth every dollars.
If you want to see the PAL broadcast TV, you can used together with the PAL to NTSC Converter BOX . (I use the Atlona video S-video to component converter)[[ASIN:B000SB7XMY Sony Bravia KDL-40W3000 40" 1080p LCD HDTV)
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One month so far I've been living with my 40W series for a month so far and while I agree with the generally positive reviews posted, a few qualifications are in order.
1. The picture quality when hooked up to analog sources is worse than with an analog tv. This is true for all HDTVs, but be prepared for this. When I first set this TV up, I had it hooked to my Dish Network non-hdtv receiver and the picture quality was poor. Now I have a Dish Network 722 hidef receiver and the picture quality is ...
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Its a Sony alright You really get what you pay for. I looked at the cheaper and lower Sony models and the resolution at 16000 is why I chose this one. I checked Best Buy and Ciruit City and they told me they match each others prices but can't compeate with Amazon. Worth the 5 day delivery wait saved $300.
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Plug and Play, Easy Navigation, Crisp picture, Varieties of connection First, I would like to say that this TV is a beauty. It's easy to setup. It took me around 10 minutes to set it up which include opening of the box, moving away all the styro foam, hauling it to the TV stand and connecting it with HDMI cables.
Second, I have Sony PSP and this TV's navigation's is very similar to the PSP. Hence, in order to navigate through the menu is a walk in the park. In addition, short cuts on the remote is good enough for me.
Third, Crisp Picture (stripe t...
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