XBR4 vs KDL3000W - worth the extra $$ for the XBR Anyone care to offer any insight as to whether the XBR4 is worth the money over the KDL 3000W? I spoke to Sony and gentlemen informed me that if I watch a lot of "action" type TV that the 120 in the XBR would "keep up" better than the processor in the 3000W. Price difference is pretty significant so want to make sure I really need the XBR. For what it's worth I'm looking at the 46" TV. XBR4 vs KDL3000W - worth the extra $$ for the XBR Anyone care to offer any insight as to whether the XBR4 is worth the money over the KDL 3000W? I spoke to Sony and gentlemen informed me that if I... » Read More XBR4 vs KDL3000W - worth the extra $$ for the XBR Anyone care to offer any insight as to whether the XBR4 is worth the money over the KDL 3000W? I spoke to Sony and gentlemen informed me that if I watch a lot of "action" type TV that the 120 in the XBR would "keep up" better than the processor in the 3000W. Price difference is pretty significant so want to make sure I really need the XBR. For what it's worth I'm looking at the 46" TV. « Show Less
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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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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I literally just ordered a KDL-W3000 52 inch television 1 hour ago. I did 3 months of research and although I am not sure how I'll fell when I get the television, I can say that I went for the w3000. I looked at some seocnd tier brands first, but quickly moved on to the main brands.... settling in on the Sharp D64 or a Toshiba 167 or the Sony W3000. Of course the Sony was the most expensive of the brands I was looking at. As far as picture and blur: I can not even tell you if I could see any difference between the w3000 and the XBR, so I went for the XBR. I did see one scene in a movie where I saw a slight amount of motion blur, so I am sure it exists.. the quesiton is, "how bad does the blur appear to you and what is it worth for you to minimize the blur" ? For me... the answer was in my order.. I went with the W3000. The price was $2309 no tax, no delivery fee.
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Thanks for the tip. I bet it is in store mode. I'll keep my Samsung. It's the best picture I've ever seen and all my friends say the same. I looked at the Xbr4 side by side and couldn't not tell a difference. At least not $1500 difference. You pay for the Sony brand name. Not me.
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even though i haven't seen the xbr5 in action, i have seen the xbr6 up close and personal and can tell you that it is definitely far better investment than the xbr5. the 10bit color depth makes all the difference, and as far as xbr6 vs. xbr7 120Hz is sufficient. cdw has the 52" xbr6 on sale for $2942.99 link: http://dw.com.com/redir?astid=2
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There is Absolutely No question that the 55" Sony...920...XBR is light years better than ANY Plasma.Especially relative to motion. You are really Not seeing motion accurately on any Plasma because the picture is so non-detailed/inaccurate relative to input.I cannot believe that anyone cannot see the difference. I am very serious when I say that those who cannot see the difference must not have normal vision!
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If I were you, I would buy the XBR9. Essentially, here's the difference between XBR7 and XBR9: XBR9 is newer, has higher contrast ratio (100k to 1 vs. 80k to 1) and has the latest video processor (Bravia Engine 3 vs. Bravia Engine 2). It's really not much of a comparison. Both are 240 Hz LCD TV's. Now your title mentions XBR8 as well. XBR8 is backlit using LED instead of CCFL in the XBR7 and XBR9. XBR8 also incorporates Local Dimming with LED getting the contrast ratio up to 1 million to 1. But honestly, if you want a nice LED backlit TV, go buy a Samsung B8000 or B8500 (includes local dimming) or if you want something cheaper, get the LG LH90. Sony is not known for their LED backlit LCD HDTV's just yet, so I wouldn't take a chance with this.
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The XBR5 has a 120Hz refresh rate whereas the W3000 has a 60Hz refresh rate which really makes a difference when you are watching sports or fast action movies in which movements will appear blurry with the 60Hz refresh rate. You can really tell the difference with the 120hz refresh rate!!
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The Sony XBR55X900 has better upscaling, through its video processor. We hope to earn your business. The showroom demo in stock is brand new. Never opened. Thank you.
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I just got the new 46" 860...been out about 4 weeks. It blows away my XBR. And the 860, unlike the 650 and 850, has almost NO GLARE. That's why I got it instead of going Sony again. The 860, I think, is the best LCD on the market in it's price range.
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The 52" XBR4/5 has the "floating glass" bezel and side speakers, which not only makes it wider than the 52" W3000, but also gives it a more elegant look. If you have limited space, then the W3000 is your best bet. However, if space is not an issue, go with the XBR4/5 with the 120Hz Motion Enhancer. It makes the picture "pop-out", like 3D. Really amazing picture clarity and color. I have the 52" XBR4 with PS3 setup.
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In my opinion DLP is just dying out as LCD gets better and cheaper. Blacks and motion have been greatly improved, they are making them bigger now and the price is dropping. The only drawbacks to DLP are changing the bulb and glare in bright rooms. For me, I don't care about the bulbs because they last quite a while now and they are not that expensive. I hate the way any TV looks in a bright room so glare isn't an issue as I have blinds and curtains. Here is why I am still going with DLP. The price of three replacement bulbs is still cheaper than the price difference of similar quality LCD. Now later on when LCD gets cheaper, that is what I would go with. Now on a TV that is smaller, like forty something inches or less, it's LCD all the way. I have a 42 inch LCD that's awesome. It's a great TV, I am going to end up putting it in the bedroom. With the smaller TVs you also don't have to worry about whether or not it is 1080p. It doesn't matter because the TV has to be bigger for the human eye to see the difference. There may be some other features that might make it look nicer, since a 720p/1080i is going to be pretty basic now, but not the resolution. Unless you have abnormally good vision of course. So that's my thoughts on it. For now I think the DLP is the better buy. Next year though, LCD is probably going to be within a couple hundred dollars. So if I was going to buy a TV a year from now, it would be LCD. Now if you are sure you are going to keep this TV for 10+ years and not upgrade, or you will have it on all day, then the LCD is going to be less than the cost of the bulbs. So in that case LCD would even be better right now, if that describes what you plan to do with it.
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The 4520 has 2 more channels and 25 watts more on each channel, also a lot bigger, so if you don't need all the channels and want a smaller foot print, save the cash and get the x4000
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My big issue is all the negative discussion on the 750 "Halo" - light leak around the edges.Is this gone on the 850/860? The 850 is slightly cheaper at AZ, only because shippingis free. If the 750 really is a fine tv and the halo is all over statement, then thebetter sound actually helps me. Appreciate suggestions.
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This is EXACTLY the issue with me as well. Ironically, I also do not watch TV that much, and currently have a 27 inch (Panasonic) CRT that I am looking to replace. I have pretty much decided to go with the 550 model. I looked at the two side-by-side in a store and could not notice the difference (a common cable feed -- probably 720p or 1080i -- was going to both). I don't know if the 120 Hz was on for the 650, but reading many comments here and other sites, it seems like this isn't worth it unless you watch alot of sports (alot of people seem to keep it off). As for the better contrast ratio for the 650 (50000:1 compared to 30000:1), I don't believe I could tell the difference. Aside from video, the extras for the 650 don't really seem worth it. You get the so-called Infolink which gives you capability of RSS feeds (presumably a limited number, possibly more in the future). But I am a news junky and like to look at all the various newspapers on the internet -- I'll stick with my computer. If I want, I'll just hook my computer up to the TV to look on the big screen. Extra HDMI port -- big deal, can always buy a switch box for cheaper than the difference. Other extras, if they exist, usually can be gotten around by buying external devices, if you want or need them. Bottom line, if you're like me, go for the cheaper 550. addendum to my previous post: Got the 550 and it's beautiful. Will not fret over whether I should have gotten the 650 (gotta get on with life). I avoided paying an extra ~$300 by doing this.
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Oh, what seies do you have then? s v w xbr z or which? Seems like a gr8 price @ BB for bundle deal! Its prob. the s series tho. I did buy a 46v4100...hope it meets my needs...I am not 2 fussy and dont have a lot of fancy tech stuff. I am replacing a 27" RCA tube tv...
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To Wastedyrs: I suggest the older model is more-expensive simply because it IS older....each new generation of chips, digital TVs, etc, are significantly cheaper than prior ones. No exceptions I know of, unless you account for higher functionality or features.