Typical price: £1,280
What is it: 55-inch 1080p-compatible rear-projection TV
What we think: LCD-shaming performance and features at an outstandingly affordable price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 February 2007
Tags: Sony, Sony KDS-55A2000, projectors, picture quality, LCD
We like:
Affordable price; sky-high contrast ratio; quick response time
We don't like:
Some graininess in the picture; huge size of set
You might also need:
HD sources such as Xbox 360, Sky HD, Blu-ray/HD DVD player
CNET UK judgement:
Look past the bulky body and you’ll find one of the finest rear-projection TVs around, capable of creating a strong, vibrant picture with no meaningful side effects. Full 1080p compatibility, a superb selection of inputs and an unbelievably low price make this a brilliant alternative to LCD and plasma. Just make sure your living room's big enough
Full review:
Available for around £1,500, this is one of the cheapest 'full HD' televisions on the market -- meaning it has a 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution and can display the best quality 1080p high-definition video. Not only that, its screen measures up at a whopping 55 inches, boasts one of the highest contrast ratios around and, well, it's made by Sony, not some no-name Chinese brand. Continue Reading...
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