Typical price: £3,650
What is it: Full HD rear projection TV with a 70-inch screen
What we think: A monumental screen of exceptional quality at a surprisingly approachable price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 October 2007
Tags: Sony, Sony KDS-70R2000, pixels, HD DVD, brightness
We like:
70-inch screen size; HD picture quality; extensive connections; price
We don't like:
Image loses brightness if viewed from above or below; standard definition pictures lack sharpness; it's a total 'room dominator'
CNET UK judgement:
If you fancy a projection-sized picture without having to put up with the installation hassles and dark room of a projector, this outstanding Sony rear projection TV is a stunning option. A timely and potent reminder that not all the best things in AV life are flat
Full review:
The rear projection TV market has practically disappeared, thanks to the general lust for flat TVs these days. Sony is out to revive this undervalued and misunderstood part of the industry in style with the simply vast, 70-inch KDS-70R2000. Continue Reading...
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