Sony Grand WEGA KDF-E42A10 42 in. HDTV LCD TV
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- Digital TV Standard: HDTV
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 14:9
- Broadcast Format Displayed: 720p (HDTV) 480p (EDTV) 480i (SDTV)
- Weight: 61 lb.
- Projector Technology: LCD
- Built-in Tuner: ATSC NTSC
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Good Picture, Not Thrilled with Projection LCD.
Pros
Price, 42" HDTV for less than $2000, DVD playback, footprint.
Cons
Poor viewing angle, lamp needs replacement, SD quality is poor.
Recommended it?
No
Since this is a projection LCD television, the viewing angle both horizontal and vertical is pretty poor. Viewing SD on an HDTV monitor such as this one is pretty bad, even though the signal is digital. Come on broadcasters, get with the HD! The 1080i looks much better although more video-like than 720p.
The digital HD tuned picture is brilliant. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for digital SD picture. I currently have SD DirecTV and even though I am feeding the television analog component, the picture is terrible. Having such high quality cables probably accentuates the artifacts in a typical DirecTV broadcast.
Since this is an projection LCD, you have to replace the lamp every few years. Sony's MSRP for the lamp is $200. There is some audible fan noise as well which is bothersome during quite passages on some movies.
DVD playback is very good, although I don't think it compares to DVD playback on a CRT SD television. For the most part, DVD playback is a joy to watch although occasionally you get a familiar 1980s projection television look. Overblown colors, contrast problems, and general edginess.
The digital HD tuned picture is brilliant. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for digital SD picture. I currently have SD DirecTV and even though I am feeding the television analog component, the picture is terrible. Having such high quality cables probably accentuates the artifacts in a typical DirecTV broadcast.
Since this is an projection LCD, you have to replace the lamp every few years. Sony's MSRP for the lamp is $200. There is some audible fan noise as well which is bothersome during quite passages on some movies.
DVD playback is very good, although I don't think it compares to DVD playback on a CRT SD television. For the most part, DVD playback is a joy to watch although occasionally you get a familiar 1980s projection television look. Overblown colors, contrast problems, and general edginess.
