Sony Bravia 42" vs. 40" Does anyone know why on-line and store retailers are selling the 42" Sony Bravia V4100 for severall hundred dollars less than the smaller 40"?
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Thanks for your input I was wondering why this is so, I was worried whether there was a reason like the 42" was manufactured some place different and perhaps had less quality, or it was something like you're saying, they just have more 42" TVs and need to sell them. Hopefully it's the latter.
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I origionally bought the 40" two weeks ago for $1,059.99 from Nebraska Furnitutre Mart (NFM). I though this was an excelent price for a brand new TV of this quality and i was very impressed with the TV no complaints except i wished i had bought a larger model. Yesterday i noticed Best Buy had the 42" on sale for $999.99 and so i called up NFM and asked if i could return my 40" and get the 42". Not only did they let me exchange my model they credited my credit card to the tune of $107.00. NFM had the 42" on sale for only $959.99 which after tax gave me a savings of $107.00 and a larger set. I had played with the 40" picture settings and had arranged them to suit my viewing preference. So far i have not been able to set the 42" to my liking. And i'm hopeing i can make the correct adjustments. The TV does seem to be the correct size for my lounge and so i am very happy i made the up grade (especially as i am $107.00 better off). I do feel that the 40" had a better picture. This seems insane as it has the same technology but for some reason the 40" seemed to have a sharper picture. It may just be i can see the imperfections on the larger screen. Anyway getting back to your point, the only reason i can think for pricing this TV less than the 40" model is to reduce the stock on the 42" model. I'm guessing they sold a bunch of 40" models over Thanksgiving and felt they needed to reduce stock on the 42" model. We will probably see new technology replacing this model and so i guess its out with the old and in with the new.
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PS. I would appreciate it if you could post whether or not you're able to adjust the 42" picture to your satisfaction.
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Is anybody else getting dizzy from all of the TVs being offered (such as Samsung and Sony, with Sony's recently dropping its price on the Sony Bravia 55HX800 to $1,401)? I was set to pull the trigger on this one, and then Vizio came out with the XV554 and then Sony dropped its prices, and and and... . I read a lot of comparison reviews on http://www.televisioninfo.com/d/reviews which seems to do a pretty straight up job of reviewing TVs (although Sony's a big advertiser there, so I'm necessarily suspicious of just how much objectivity there is). Any thoughts on how to navigate this thicket?
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go to www.displaywars.com and plug in 26 versus 32 display - it will show an overlay in color and dimensions so you can visualize the difference. If budget is a consideration then consider as an alternative the panasonic viera 26x1 being price promoted as an amazon special
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As best I can determine, this is a proprietary model specifically made for BestBuy so that they can price it lower than the standard 32LN5300 LED TV's offered at other locations. Thereby they can say that it is not the same model sold elsewhere. This way they can monopolize the market.
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vilasgn,I also took the gamble with a used-very good. The tv showed up 2 days ago, and it looks great, like brand new. We can't figure out what's supposed to be wrong with it, for them to take off $300, but I am glad I went for it. Fingers crossed you'll have the same experience I did.
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Whoa, $478 is an amazing price! But I'm also happy with $499. I decided to get this one after returning a crappy 46'' Apex ($450) that was a doorbuster deal on Black Friday at Target. Even got a discount because my friend works there. Quality over quantity in inches. Wish I could get my wasted hours of standing in the cold though. Hope this TV don't disappoint!And FYI: I ordered mine on Black Friday with prime shipping... but UPS is saying it'll be here on Thursday!
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I have been tracking the 4095/4096, 4061, and 4065 for a while now and have spent some time on the phone with Samsung to learn the differences. The 4095 and 4096 were both at one time quite affordable on Amazon. They are last year's models and thus if you can find them either have a low price tag because they are old or a slightly higher pricetag well, simply because people still show interest in these TVs. Both received excellent reviews and were amongst the best rated LCDs of 2006. As far as 2007 goes - the 4061 and 4065 have stepped in. The 4065 is a replacement of the 4096, with a higher contrast ratio and additional HDMI inputs. The 4061 is really just a step below that with slightly lower quality speakers. However, from what I have read the 4061 has a new image processor over last year's models. The 4061 also has a slightly lower contrast ratio than the 4065. Having seen all of these models in store - I can tell you visually, you will never truly see a difference between the 4061 and 4065. With proper calibration and settings - most LCDs can be made to look fantastic, and the 4061 is simply above par. Despite its semi-poor sound, if you hook it up to a receiver and use other speakers, it doesnt really matter. Amazon is the way to shop - prices are always coming down - and remember to check back after purchase for they will reimburse you if the price drops lower within the month. Hope this helps.
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I just got a TCL L40FHDF11TA 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV with 2-Year Warranty, Black. Do you mind to tell me the Item # in MonoPrice.com if you also have 40-Inch? Thanks so much.
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I only have a old 40 inch sony bravia and component looks fine. I really don't think it'll bother you when you're gaming. At least until your unit starts Hulking out, going paperless or ninja turtle.
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Thank you C., have settled on the xbr 9 set, same price as xbr 6 with a few more features and more compact size. Assume price will rise on Monday after the 4th. Only hang up now is to buy something this expensive thru Amazon or locally thru Best Buy and pay tax. Also will probably buy extended warranty. Have read the Best Buy "terms and conditions" and seems complete for $300. Amazon has the less expensive (and one year less coverage) Square Trade now at $100, but cannot find specific language regarding HDTV. Have read a lot of glowing stories about Square Trade service, but no one who actually replaced a set? Any thoughts here?! Thanks Thank you C., have settled on the xbr 9 set, same price as xbr 6 with a few more features and more compact size. Assume price will rise on Monday after the 4th. Only hang up now is to buy something this expensive thru Amazon or locally thru Best Buy and pay tax. Also will probably buy extended warranty. Have read the Best Buy "terms and conditions" and seems complete for $300. Amazon has the less expensive (and one year less coverage) Square Trade now at $100, but cannot find specific language regarding HDTV. Have read a lot of glowing stories about Square Trade service, but no... » Read More Thank you C., have settled on the xbr 9 set, same price as xbr 6 with a few more features and more compact size. Assume price will rise on Monday after the 4th. Only hang up now is to buy something this expensive thru Amazon or locally thru Best Buy and pay tax. Also will probably buy extended warranty. Have read the Best Buy "terms and conditions" and seems complete for $300. Amazon has the less expensive (and one year less coverage) Square Trade now at $100, but cannot find specific language regarding HDTV. Have read a lot of glowing stories about Square Trade service, but no one who actually replaced a set? Any thoughts here?! Thanks « Show Less
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the one i bought at Best Buy was a 530! is that a lesser or is it more? i paid $800 out the door. two weeks ago, i can still take it back and save $. BTW, i LOVE this TV. I feel like i could jump right in and join the parade!
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I called Toshiba about this and was told it's just a market difference. The TVs are the same, the models just vary in each market. I guess online retailers just mix up the models.
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Thanks, T., that's good information. I wish I had the space (and cash) for one of those, especially the 42PZ700, but I'll still probably grab a 42PX60U. I did see a couple of sites with specs on the 75U models that showed them slightly wider than the 42PX60U (and a bit too wide for me.)I wonder about all the sites which are advertising these TVs (the 75U in particular) and claiming to have them in stock.
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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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No, I returned this model, the built-in speakers (6w total) were absolutely horrible. Bought the Sony Bravia 26in at 350 from Sears instead and there is a world of difference.
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I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets.
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Well, the answer to my question came in this morning's email: most of the TV's have a massive coupon attached. The prices don't come down to their lowest, but they do pretty well: Save $340 on the 46B650: 4AMHFN9N Save $300 on the 40B650: K4HV8PUB Save $485 on the 52B750: LBKWQO6V