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Sony 3D TV Reviews

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Today Sony has launched their first 3DTV. The new 3D TV is called the LED Bravia KDL-HX803. You can buy the Sony 3DTV for about £1800, this is expensive for a TV but pretty standard for a 3DTV, but the cost doesn’t end there the 3DTV does not come with glasses or a 3D transmitter which has to be bought separately. 3D glasses will set you back about £100 per pair so for a family of four the price can notch up.

To go with the new Sony 3DTV there are other products including 3D Blu-ray players and Blu-ray 3D DVD. Sony are not the first television manufacturer you can purchase 3D TVs from the competition already have 3D TVs on the market. The first 3D DVD does not come out until Monday and is a family movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Sony 3D TVs

Sony is releasing a few more 3D TVs in July the Sony Bravia KDL-HX903 which will be available in 46 and 52 inches and the KDL-LX903 which will be available in 40 and 60 inches. The KDL-LX903 is the highest spec 3D TV from Sony and has a fully integrated 3D transmitter and comes with 2 pairs of 3D glasses to get you started. It also has web capabilities and is very intuitive being able to recommend TV shows based on previous viewing behaviour. It is clever enough to recommend TV programmes based on the number of viewers and will recommend different programmes for adult and family viewing.

The Sony KDL-LX903 3D TV also has a motion sensor which indicates when you are too close this function causes the image to blur then refocus when at a safe viewing distance, whilst this might be a good feature for health reasons I think this would be quite an annoying feature, but I may stand to be corrected when I actually see it in action.

Sony 3D Blu-Ray Players

Sony are embracing 3D technology whole heartedly and 7 out of the 8 Blu-ray product releases scheduled for this year are going to be 3D compatible. Whilst there are not many 3D movies available right now I am certain by the end of the year there will be hundreds with a huge push in time for Christmas 2010.

3D Games

The Sony 3D family also includes the Playstation 3 which now has four 3D games available from today from the Playstation Network Store. If you like to watch Blu-ray movies on your PS3 Sony has confirmed there will be a firmware update later in the year allowing owners to watch 3D Blu-ray DVDs.

3D Cameras

It seems as if all things digital can now be viewed in 3D even digital photos. Sony said they are releasing a firmware update next month for owners if the NEX-5 and NEX-3 to view photos on Sony Bravia 3D TVs, cool huh?

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Non Technical Buying Guide

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Buying a plasma or LCD TV:

Want to know what you should look for when buying a TV? If you are at all like me, and you are not technical and do not want to spend hours reading up about pixels and contrast in order to buy your new toy, here is a quick guide about buying a TV online.

I want to see my TV before I buy

Many people don’t like the idea of buying a TV online because they can’t see the product. My advice is to go shopping on the high street check out the various makes and models see the quality, finish, picture and sound capability then buy your television online. You will get a much better deal as online retailers do not have the staffing costs and overheads that shops do.

What size TV should I buy?

Get a feel for the size screen you need. It might sound really cool to have a 50″ plasma but will it fit nicely in your living room? A 20″ TV is perfect for a small bedroom or kitchen but most people opt for larger models in the living room, as often people wall mount their television meaning that the screen can often be across the room from the sofa, so keep that in mind when you buy your TV.

What is Pixel Resolution?

Check what the pixel resolution is, in general the higher the number of pixels the sharper the picture.
- What does 720p mean? If a TV’s resolution is 1,280×720 then each line appears on the screen at exactly the same time creating a smoother picture.
- What does 1080i mean? If a TV is 1080i then the picture is interlaced and suits a more detailed picture perfect for wildlife programmes.
- What does 1080p mean? If a TV is 1080p each line is displayed on the screen at the same time, just like the 720p but better. This resolution is what you want if you love watching action movies.

What about high-definition game play?

If you want to play video games with an Xbox360 or a Playstation 3, otherwise known as a PS3, you should go for a 1080p Television as this is the output they use.

What about high-definition DVD?

The new format for DVD players is called blu-ray, this format has also been engineered for 1080p output, therefore if you watch a lot of movies and you intend to buy a blu-ray player, without a shadow of a doubt go for a 1080p TV.

What is Refresh Rate?

This is more important if you like watching fast moving images on your television, if you think this applies to you then go for a 100Hz TV. This feature could make your TV more expensive so think about whether the extra money is worth it.

Price

Finally always go for a price you are happy with. Technology changes all the time, hence the fact that prices are falling all the time. That is why it is important to get the best price possible for your television. At Buy TVs Online we partner with sites to bring you great offers and discount codes.

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