Sony KF-42WE610 - Anyone have this or recommend?
10-22-03, 04:16 AM
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Sony KF-42WE610 - Anyone have this or recommend?
I've been looking at the 34XBR910, but that may be too small of a viewing area for what I want. I was looking at this alternative, the Sony KF-42WE610, and wondered if anyone has this television or has any comments or other recommendations. I'd like to go with a tube 16:9, and I wish sony had a 36XBR910, but apparently they don't just yet.
10-22-03, 03:57 PM
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My 42" Grand Wega arrived last Friday and I've been loving it since. Currently have a viewing distance of 6', and it looks great. The only downside I can think of at the moment is that it only has 2 sets of component inputs. Otherwise, I've had zero doubts about my purchase.
10-24-03, 06:32 AM
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clappj & greydt,
After some debating, I have my eyes set on the 50" version. I figure I'll want a larger set after a few weeks of watching the 42". The 60" is just too big for my taste, but the 50" looks like a great compromise.
Hopefully, there will be one in my future, shortly. I would be ecstatic and thrilled watching the Two Towers: Extended Edition on that set.
After some debating, I have my eyes set on the 50" version. I figure I'll want a larger set after a few weeks of watching the 42". The 60" is just too big for my taste, but the 50" looks like a great compromise.
Hopefully, there will be one in my future, shortly. I would be ecstatic and thrilled watching the Two Towers: Extended Edition on that set.
10-25-03, 08:41 AM
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I like having separate color channels interpreting video signals. DLP has one chip, LCD has three chips. Each technology has benefits, but overall, I would say there is more light output, which leads to more color saturation, and a sharper image.
Overall, I would imagine both technologies are very capable of producing excellent video images, and have improved on their 1st generation problems.
Digital photography is the same way. CMOS or CCD. Each has its advantages, but both technologies deliver superb images. It's the processing factor, which adds to the dilemma.
I think the deal breaker, is actually seeing these LCD or DLP televisions side-by-side, and deciding for yourself, what you like. I saw a KF-42WE610 last night, and I was about to buy the damn thing on the spot. But, I think a 50" is going to be a better option, so I need to wait a little while longer.
I haven't seen a Samsung DLP, and I wanted to see both technologies side-by-side, but of course, that would be too easy, and the place I had demo the KF-42WE610 didn't have one on hand. Both televisions are selling pretty well, so it's not just a matter of looking at the numbers either. I'm gonna have to wait for the 50" to be in stock (the 42" versions are very popular, so said a salesman), and my budget is now $500 more than my original budget (which was over-budgeted to begin with--get what I'm saying?).
Overall, I would imagine both technologies are very capable of producing excellent video images, and have improved on their 1st generation problems.
Digital photography is the same way. CMOS or CCD. Each has its advantages, but both technologies deliver superb images. It's the processing factor, which adds to the dilemma.
I think the deal breaker, is actually seeing these LCD or DLP televisions side-by-side, and deciding for yourself, what you like. I saw a KF-42WE610 last night, and I was about to buy the damn thing on the spot. But, I think a 50" is going to be a better option, so I need to wait a little while longer.
I haven't seen a Samsung DLP, and I wanted to see both technologies side-by-side, but of course, that would be too easy, and the place I had demo the KF-42WE610 didn't have one on hand. Both televisions are selling pretty well, so it's not just a matter of looking at the numbers either. I'm gonna have to wait for the 50" to be in stock (the 42" versions are very popular, so said a salesman), and my budget is now $500 more than my original budget (which was over-budgeted to begin with--get what I'm saying?).
10-25-03, 04:16 PM
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DVD Polizei,
I am looking at this same Sony. I just fell in love with it today in store. Compared to all the HDTVs they had set up, the 42" had the best and brightest picture of them all.
I know you say you are thinking of going with the bigger 50" version. BUT, keep in mind that the 42" will give you better color and brightness then the bigger 50" version. The bigger you get on projections, the darker they get. Bigger is not always better, and I saw proof of this when I saw the 2 models side by side today.
I'm going to buy the KF-42WE610 as soon as I can get a 10% off coupon @Best Buy, hopefully soon.
I am looking at this same Sony. I just fell in love with it today in store. Compared to all the HDTVs they had set up, the 42" had the best and brightest picture of them all.
I know you say you are thinking of going with the bigger 50" version. BUT, keep in mind that the 42" will give you better color and brightness then the bigger 50" version. The bigger you get on projections, the darker they get. Bigger is not always better, and I saw proof of this when I saw the 2 models side by side today.
I'm going to buy the KF-42WE610 as soon as I can get a 10% off coupon @Best Buy, hopefully soon.
10-25-03, 07:14 PM
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Yeah, I'm gonna to have to look at a 50" compared to a 42" myself. What would have happened if you never saw the 42" and instead, saw the 50".
Unfortunately, I saw the 42" as well, and at the least, I will be getting that one. Thanks for the heads-up. I'm going to keep that in mind when I eventually take a look at the 50" version.
Yeah, I'm gonna to have to look at a 50" compared to a 42" myself. What would have happened if you never saw the 42" and instead, saw the 50".
Unfortunately, I saw the 42" as well, and at the least, I will be getting that one. Thanks for the heads-up. I'm going to keep that in mind when I eventually take a look at the 50" version.
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I saw the 50" yesterday. It was showing a sample dvd from a Sony Dream system (not sure what connection was used).
I was mostly looking at the blacks. On brighter scenes, the blacks looked fine. On dark scenes, the weakness in blacks was very apparent. I tried to check the contrast and brightness but couldn't get the menu to come up. Because they did look so poor, I am sure the settings were off.
I was mostly looking at the blacks. On brighter scenes, the blacks looked fine. On dark scenes, the weakness in blacks was very apparent. I tried to check the contrast and brightness but couldn't get the menu to come up. Because they did look so poor, I am sure the settings were off.
10-29-03, 09:51 AM
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I saw the 50" yesterday. It was showing a sample dvd from a Sony Dream system (not sure what connection was used).
I was mostly looking at the blacks. On brighter scenes, the blacks looked fine. On dark scenes, the weakness in blacks was very apparent. I tried to check the contrast and brightness but couldn't get the menu to come up. Because they did look so poor, I am sure the settings were off.
I saw the 50" yesterday. It was showing a sample dvd from a Sony Dream system (not sure what connection was used).
I was mostly looking at the blacks. On brighter scenes, the blacks looked fine. On dark scenes, the weakness in blacks was very apparent. I tried to check the contrast and brightness but couldn't get the menu to come up. Because they did look so poor, I am sure the settings were off.
10-30-03, 07:34 AM
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clappj,
There's nothing like calibrating your LCD RPTV. Would be nice if the idiots in video stores would take the time to do the same.
Makes me wonder if they calibrate one television over the other, because of a higher commission.
There's nothing like calibrating your LCD RPTV. Would be nice if the idiots in video stores would take the time to do the same.
Makes me wonder if they calibrate one television over the other, because of a higher commission.
10-30-03, 07:17 PM
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Today I got to see the 42" at BestBuy. The blacks looked much better. Unfortunately, they had the dvd player connected to the tv via composite video! I sure wish these stores would learn to set up the equipment properly.
11-04-03, 08:01 PM
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LCD-RPTVs do not "burn-in." I have heard of a rare, temporary burn-in on lcd but it is not at all like burn-in on crt.
I got to see the 50" GWIII today right next to the Hitachi 50" lcd at Circuit City. They were both receiving the store demo hdtv signal. The screen door effect was noticeable on both at about 6'. But a little further back, both looked pretty good.
I got to see the 50" GWIII today right next to the Hitachi 50" lcd at Circuit City. They were both receiving the store demo hdtv signal. The screen door effect was noticeable on both at about 6'. But a little further back, both looked pretty good.
11-09-03, 10:22 PM
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Originally posted by Carl Spackler
Got the 42".
I am in Love.
It's the best thing for me since I first had the slice of bread.
Got the 42".
I am in Love.
It's the best thing for me since I first had the slice of bread.
Glad to hear it from a fellow 42" Grand Wega owner.
Like I tell people after getting the new TV: it's like falling in love with DVDs all over again...
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Would you pay the money to get a DVI-HDTV cable to hook up your cable box? or am I okay with running all my component hookups through a switcher?
My only problem with my new Sony is it only has 2 component inputs. I have a PS2, Xbox, DVD player and now my new HD cable box, all with component connections.
Will puting my DVD cables through a switcher really downgrade my picture quality?
My only problem with my new Sony is it only has 2 component inputs. I have a PS2, Xbox, DVD player and now my new HD cable box, all with component connections.
Will puting my DVD cables through a switcher really downgrade my picture quality?
11-11-03, 08:40 PM
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Are you sure the dvi output on your cable box is enabled? I have heard that most cable providers have not enabled dvi yet.
If it is enabled, you should definitely use it. A good dvi cable is only about $20. You don't need an expensive monster brand dvi cable. www.pacificcable.com is often recommended for dvi cables on the avsforum.
If it is enabled, you should definitely use it. A good dvi cable is only about $20. You don't need an expensive monster brand dvi cable. www.pacificcable.com is often recommended for dvi cables on the avsforum.
11-12-03, 09:41 PM
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I plan to pick up the 50" version in a couple of days -
What's the cheapest, the current owners managed to pick it up for ?
I plan to pick up the 50" version in a couple of days -
What's the cheapest, the current owners managed to pick it up for ?
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Obey The D, thanks for your advice, though I managed to get the 50" one for just 300 more with the 3 yr warranty included from Sears
(warranty includes Bulb replacement)
I was wondering if I should drive down to Delaware after the TV is delivered to do a return-repurchase
It would save me about $140 of Taxes............
(warranty includes Bulb replacement)
I was wondering if I should drive down to Delaware after the TV is delivered to do a return-repurchase
It would save me about $140 of Taxes............