Typical price: £1,220
What is it: Rear-projection television with 3LCD-chip technology and 50-inch screen
What we think: An excellent and affordable large-screen alternative if space isn't an issue
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 January 2006
Tags: Sony UK, Sony KDF-E50A12U, Freeview, plasma, HDMI
We like:
Slimmed-down design; simple operation; high-definition compatibility; improved picture performance
We don't like:
Limited features; average analogue TV and audio performance
You might also need:
HDMI cable; RGB Scart cable; component cable; aerial
CNET UK judgement:
Rear-projection performance has greatly improved and screens are no longer as cumbersome as they once were. Sony's KDF-E50A12U may not be as slim as a flat screen, but the price and specification make it an attractive option -- even if it is light on features
Full review:
Rear-projection TVs used to be regarded as oversized alternatives that offered big-screen entertainment at the expense of living-room space and picture quality. And the emergence of large flat screens threatened to expel the technology altogether. Continue Reading...
Sony KDF-E50A12U History
8 Mar 2006 in Reviews
All the fuss over flat-screen TV has taken the limelight away from the humble rear-projection television. Rear-pro's physical similarity to the CRT TVs of old mean it's less attractive than its plasma and LCD contemporaries, but rear-pro is still the best way of getting a huge screen at an affordable price. The high contrast and cinematic picture quality mean that these TVs are perfect for movie lovers...
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