Typical price: £2,500
What is it: 32-inch LCD TV with separate media box/Freeview tuner
What we think: Good picture quality, excellent design and Freeview compatibility justify the high price, but the absence of HDMI and DVI inputs should deter long-term investors
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 July 2005
Tags: Sony, Sony KDL-L32MRX1, recording, SD cards, European
We like:
Integrated Freeview; styling; connectivity; picture quality
We don't like:
Lack of HDMI/DVI input; no MP3/ATRAC support
You might also need:
Scart cable; component cable; aerial
CNET UK judgement:
Sony's first real high-profile LCD is a leap forward over previous efforts, with the Wega Engine displaying real power in delivering a solid picture quality. All that's left is high-definition compatibility, something which should be top of the list for anyone spending this much on a TV. If you're after a style icon you won't be disappointed, but the rest of us will be saving our money for the HD version
Full review:
There was a time when you could release any old LCD TV and people would 'ooh' and 'aah', astounded by its svelte charms. Now, though, you have to offer something different -- see Philips' Ambilight or Sharp's wireless LCDs for proof. Freeview has been a massive success since its launch, and now that it's here to stay, people are asking for digital tuners to come integrated in their TVs (or iDTVs as they're called) as standard. Continue Reading...
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