need help sony kdl 46v5100 vs. kdl-46vl160: I am looking at buying one of these tv's in 46 inch which one is the better tv?
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The KDL-VL160 is last year's 46-Z4100 10-bit panel set Sony made for Sam's/BJs/Costco. It most recently was being blown out for $950 around Thanksgiving. People love it now that a firmware update fixed the auto-dimming issues. You cannot find a 10-bit set for this price, especially since Costco had 90d returns and 2 yr warranty for these. The V5100 is an 8-bit panel, as is the W5100, both w/ 120Mhz Motionflow. The V5100 gets good reviews, and is a bang-for-the-buck tv. AVS Forum discusses the V5100 audio popping issues, red flashing issues, and mild edge flashlighting, though most people still seem to like them. The KDL-46VL150 is the equivalent Costco/Sams/BJs set to the V5100, FWIW. W5100 has ethernet connectivity, on-screen TV guide, Bravia-Engine 3, and variable audio output with a smaller bexel. It's ranked higher than the V5100, right below the 240Mhz 10-bit Z5100. Best Buy will have the 46" V5100 + PS3 + PS3 game + Bluray movie deal for $951+tax this weekend thru 12/12, but most 46" V5100s are sold out from the Sony PS3 bundle Black Friday deals, so you may not be able to easily find them. You likely can't go wrong with any of them.
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The 8600 has a dual core processor (the 7600 has a single core). The 9600 has adds local dimming with nano pixel tech. If I could afford another TV right now, I would purchase a 9600 TODAY! It isn't perfect (wait for the OLED) but it is one of the pinnacles of LCD/LED tech and a joy to behold! LG keeps getting better and better! (I currently own the 6200, 7600 and THE NEW LG Google TV 55G2!! Even the 6200 can be calibrated into near greatness IF you watch in a slightly darkened room) Cheers Marty G
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Neither am I. I did the same, researching different TVs and couldn't decide. I didn't want something with all the bells and whistles and finally decided on this one, mostly for the price. I think between the two, you get the same quality, just different brands. Hope this helps.
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Hey I know you guys posted a couple of weeks ago, but if it helps, I have owned both the 4065 and the new LN46A650. I can tell you that the picture quality on the new series is literally leaps and bounds above the older models. I personally think that the 650 series is one of the, if not the best available lcd tv on the market today. If you do not want to spend the extra money on the new series, the 4065 is much better than the 4061, has a better processor, higher contrast ratio, brighter screen for better color saturation, etc.
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I found this review on cnet... it doesn't call out every LED/LCD TV.. but lists quite a few. I feel the reader can extrapolate how their TV model should stack up. But according to CNET; the Samsung 46" LED TVs are about 40% more efficient than the Samsung 46" LCD TVs.some highlightsSamsung UN46B7000 107WSamsung LN46A950 146Whttp://reviews.cnet.com/green-tech/tv-consumption-chart/?tag=contentBody;nextPage
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Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this would be helpful, thanks! Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this... » Read More Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this would be helpful, thanks! « Show Less
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The 62 series are terrible. They are older models which have poor picture quality and often suffer from horizontal banding issues. Go with the 64 series for sure. I own the 46" 64U series btw.
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Since the v4100 was replaced by the v5100 you can get a great deal if you can find one. My local ABC Warehouse still had one and I just picked up a KDL-46V4100 this week for $800. So far, it's great. One thing is, the screen is more reflective than my Toshiba, so be ready for some glare depending on the room it's in.
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I own the Panasonic, so obviously I'm biased. Worth noting that the 54" V10 has just been crowned the King of HDTVs...Buy the Panny. If nothing else, their customer service is WORLDS better than Samsung.
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Hello. I am almost close to selecting KDL52V4100. All you owners of the TV, would u know if the screen has matte finish? I wanted to see this TV in BB but could not find it. so I havent seen it. I have seen SHARP and LG HDTVs and they have excellent matte finish. Can you please tell me how is screen finish for this SONY TV ?
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You can buy the KDL-46Z4100 from Sony for $1,799.99 -- free delivery. What's with Amazon?http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId;=-1&productId;=8198552921665411950
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I've been researching tv's for several months and have decided on the LN46A750. The price at Amazon is unbelievable. I'm going to order one next month. Has anyone purchased the extended warranty? I hear Samsung tv's are excellent quality and wonder if I really need a warranty.
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What are firmware updates? I too am interested in the 1600 to go with my Samsung tvs. I have a 46 and 52 inch 600 series. I also want to have everything I need to make me go Wow!
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breaux, compralo, es una great tv, espera por un buen precio, couple a days before new year, i aw in sony style the 55hx800 in 1850 and the 46 size 1350, but with no bundle, so maybe wait, look the newest models are 480 hz sure they are going to be expensive but for july, i think you can get a new sony model, and who knows ... ps3, glasses and 3, o even 4 3d movies incluided may be, jeje so wait for the right or the better moment, BUT THE IMPORTANT THING HERE IS, LA 55HX800 TIENE FABULOSA IMAGEN
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Thanks for the advice Walker! I called 6th ave and told them about the price difference. The lady was very nice and put me on hold for a couple mins. Came back and said that they will price match for me! Again, thanks for the advice.Chedfred,I had actually done quite a bit of research on this TV and the customer service was one of the supposed high points. I will def have to check into this. However, you can't beat this TV for the price so I hope that the service is at least usable.Leonard
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Dear Ed,Thanks a lot, that solved my original question. After compare them through LG websiteand found 3 different points:1. What is the defference between 1920x1080 and 1920x1080P? Any hugh difference that you cansee through normal human eyes? They all 1080P right?2. One AV in shortage make no differnece to me.3. Power source difference OK for me as I lives in USA region.feels Like 42LV5400 is current best value plus Magic Motion Remote,
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Hey Ken,Thanks for the advice and the tidbits on why the DLP was better than the plasma. I did stop second guessing myself and went ahead and kept the DLP and let me say that it's a fantastic television. Nah, I don't care about mounting it on the wall nor do I watch it from weird angles. Everything you said about this tv is true and I simply love it, man you should see what a Blu-ray or HD-DVD looks like on this tv, simply amazing! I am very happy I kept this tv, I actually posted a review and posted a picture of my tv, stand, and components in on the tv's page. But thanks for all your help, love the tv and wouldn't go with a plasma or LCD for the size and price of this DLP any day of the week! Hey Ken,Thanks for the advice and the tidbits on why the DLP was better than the plasma. I did stop second guessing myself and went ahead and kept the DLP and let me say that it's a fantastic television. Nah, I don't care about mounting it on the wall nor do I watch it from weird angles. Everything you said about this tv is true and I simply love it, man you should see what a Blu-ray or HD-DVD looks like on this tv, simply amazing! I am very happy I kept this tv, I actually posted a review and posted a picture of my tv, stand, and components in on the tv's page. But thanks for... » Read More Hey Ken,Thanks for the advice and the tidbits on why the DLP was better than the plasma. I did stop second guessing myself and went ahead and kept the DLP and let me say that it's a fantastic television. Nah, I don't care about mounting it on the wall nor do I watch it from weird angles. Everything you said about this tv is true and I simply love it, man you should see what a Blu-ray or HD-DVD looks like on this tv, simply amazing! I am very happy I kept this tv, I actually posted a review and posted a picture of my tv, stand, and components in on the tv's page. But thanks for all your help, love the tv and wouldn't go with a plasma or LCD for the size and price of this DLP any day of the week! « Show Less