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Sony Grand WEGA KF-50WE610 50-Inch HDTV-Ready LCD Rear Projection TV
Sony has lost a loyal customer of 15 years This piece of f&*cking sh#t has a blue hue on the corner and middle of the screen. This is a KNOWN ISSUE with these rear projection LCDs...not just th ...

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1. Full HD 1080p Picture Resolution
2. BRAVIA Engine� EX
3. 1080p Input, HDMI� x3 (1080/60p, 24p,CEC, xvYCC)
4. DMeX compatible - BRAVIA® Internet Video Link Ready
5. BRAVIA®Theatre Sync�

Editorial Review :

Elegant Design Meets Eloquent Engineering: Distinctive looks. Outrageous picture quality. Loads of connections and features. A-Series SXRD� Microdisplay TVs easily stand out. SXRD technology combines with Motionflow� 120Hz technology to help provide a smooth and natural picture with a true sense of realism. BRAVIA Engine� EX sharpens the image, enhances contrast and helps provide pleasingly saturated colors. Two new color technologies have been added to A-Series. x.v.Color, greatly broadens the color space input capabilities. Enjoy the capability of 1.8 times as many natural colors as existing HDTV signals have. Deep Color input capability works with the 10-bit processor. It delivers 64 times the level of color expression versus 8-bit systems.

Customer Review :

Great TV for the price

This is a great TV, tons of inputs, amazing features, can't beat it for the price.

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TOO LATE FOR THE REST OF YOU

Too bad, this {LcOS} technology has been discontinued by Sony: I guess too many people want flat panel TVs and as usual don't know what the market has to offer.

After 4 months usage I am convinced I got the deal of my own personal decade, I couldn't ask for better performance or price. I would pay close to 3 times for the same quality picture in the same size in LCD or plasma. Now if Sony or someone only continues to offer replacement lamps for this thing. Too bad it is no longer available. JVC used to make this kind of set with similar performance but I think they have ceased production also. A stunning performer.

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Don't hesitate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DO I need to say anymore? This TV is amazing--do not even think twice about getting it!

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BEST REAR PROJECTION TV!!

this is best tv you can purchase for any rear projection on the market. i been waiting for a reatail store to sell this tv and a really cheap discount due they the really really high ratings on this tv from cnet, consumer reports. Sony has stopped making its line of rear projection tv's , so if you happen to find one of these GET IT! BUT sony has not released its video processing chip for these tv's meaning sony might someday market more :O

Pros:easily compared to sonys top model tv's XBR4&5 series. but for ALOT less $$. 120hz

cons: NONE! and no more to come :(

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Love this HDTV

This is a great HDTV. Got a great price on it and has an outstanding, supurb picture. Highly recommended.

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1. Full HD 1080p Picture Resolution
2. BRAVIA Engine¿ EX
3. 1080p Input, HDMI¿ x3 (1080/60p, 24p,CEC, xvYCC)
4. DMeX compatible - BRAVIA® Internet Video Link Ready
5. BRAVIA®Theatre Sync¿

Editorial Review :

Elegant Design Meets Eloquent Engineering: Distinctive looks. Outrageous picture quality. Loads of connections and features. A-Series SXRD¿ Microdisplay TVs easily stand out. SXRD technology combines with Motionflow¿ 120Hz technology to help provide a smooth and natural picture with a true sense of realism. BRAVIA Engine¿ EX sharpens the image, enhances contrast and helps provide pleasingly saturated colors. Two new color technologies have been added to A-Series. x.v.Color, greatly broadens the color space input capabilities. Enjoy the capability of 1.8 times as many natural colors as existing HDTV signals have. Deep Color input capability works with the 10-bit processor. It delivers 64 times the level of color expression versus 8-bit systems.

Customer Review :

Sony Projection HDTV

The shipment of the TV arrived earlier than advertised (a good thing) and the deliverymen put it in place for me. I quickly read the instructions, very simple and intuitive, and had the Sony up and running in very short order, and wow! What a picture, vibrant, ultra clear, spectacular. I hooked up a Play Station 3 to it and another wow, the ultimate Blue-Ray picture. I researched and visited Best Buy, Circuit City, Costco, Sears and others - and Amazon had the best price and ultimately best service. The Sony projection has no peer at least in my subjective opinion after looking at TV after TV at the stores cited above. The set is attractive and despite its size it seems to fit in nicely and doesn't dominate visually. I don't use the inherent sound capability and have hooked up my Bose system to it for a great theater sound. I am a very satisfied customer with both Amazon and with my Sony Projection TV (by the way, at 1080i and 1080p, I can't perceive the difference between the other brand LCDs or plasmas, it is that good, oh yeah, it is $1500-2500 cheaper, now that may have had an influence on my perception:))


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Bravia, still the best in the game

I have had my 60" Bravia for about 2 months and it has been love at first site ever since I took it out of the box. Like everyone else I researched the net, read the reviews, and looked at countless sets in retail stores. I was originally sold on a 61" Samsung LED DLP TV for the longest time until I was inspecting one at a retail store. I noticed that the top corners of the screen would flex pretty severely along with the screen lens when I pulled or pushed on them. When I went over to the Sony and did the same test the whole TV would tip forward. Obviously Sony is using a higher grade plastic for their cases. The feature that sold me on the Bravia was the XBar menu system. With 4 different inputs going in to the TV and constantly switching between the TV speakers and my surround setup, the XBar menu is a pleasure to use and very well thought out. Plus, the Bravia is just a nice looking TV even when turned off. The lower glass panel adds a little style to it that no other TVs, RPT, Plasma, or LCD seems to have. I could write more and echo what everyone else has already said about this TV but believe me when I say this. Bang for the buck, even 5 years from now, you can not and will not beat this TV. Hats off to Sony for making such a wonderful and well priced RPT.

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Owner since 03/08

Yes, this is a great product... I won't tell you what i paid for it, but was quite happy. Great picture... I don't have satellite or cable, I get HD off the airwaves using an old fashion RadioShack antenna, the only real way to get true HD. But.... my lamp went out, luckily one month before my warranty was up. I hope that's not an indication on how long it will last. For you that are looking for an extra lamp, you can find them through Nextagg.... the best website was [...], where the etire bulb was $[...] + $[...] shipping, with a 180 day warranty, which would come into play if you bought it just to keep as a replacement.... Sorry Amazon, you were way to high $[...].

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Absolutely Stunning RPTV!!!

The Sony KDS 60A3000 is an incredible HDTV. I've had it now almost 5 months. I ordered it December 21, 2007 from Amazon for $1,699.99, no tax, no shipping and received it on December 29, 2007 on Long Island. (Lost shipping days for Christmas) Crutchfield was the vendor that supplied the TV and Eagle/Ceva was the trucking company. I was a bit skeptical about ordering such a large tv on line, but it arrived as promised in perfect condition. Tracking info on line was always accurate. I would buy this way again. Furthermore, Crutchfield has a 30 day money back guarantee. Soooo if you don't like it, you can always return it.

If you want a 60 inch tv, RPTV is the way to go. I did a lot of research and compared plasma vs lcd vs RPTV. If want a tv this size YOU HAVE TO GO RPTV. Plasma and lcd of this size are tooooo expensive. I did a cost analysis and if you consider the higher cost of operating the plasma tv (500 watts more than an lcd or rptv) and include the cost of replacement bulbs ($150) then a RPTV will save you over $2000 over 10 years. If you need a tv 50 inch or smaller, then go plasma.

The picture is absolutely stunning!! It rivals the picture on the best plasma sets. The blacks are really BLACK! And you can still see the details! You can see depth in the picture. WOW!! The colors are really awesome. I have a good eye and I've never seen such a picture. I bought a Sony 46 inch LCD S2000 model last year and thought it had a great picture, but this RPTV beats it. I think the reason is that the black level, contrast and color gradations are so good that it adds so much to the picture quality.

I was watching Letterman last night on both sets and it looked like you were on the stage with David on the RPTV. The picture on the LCD was also excellent, but depth/3D was truly amazing on the RPTV.

We watched the movies Live Long or Die Hard, Galaxy Quest and Resident Evil played on an ordinary Samsung DVD player and the picture was almost HD quality due to the upconverting capability of the 60A3000. I sit 9 feet from the TV and the picture is perfectly sized. Sony recommends a minimum viewing distance of 7 feet.

The set sits on a sofa table that is 27 inches high.

Standard definition pictures from the cable box also look better on this set vs the Sony LCD S2000.

I calibrated the set based on settings I got from the internet: CNET, AV Guide, Home Theater Mag and AVS forum. These settings do a great job of calibrating the set.

Sony says the 120 watt projection lamp is good for 8000 hours so it should last four years assuming a usage of 5 hours/day

Horizontal viewing angle is very good with no loss of picture quality, I would estimate 100 degrees.

The remote control is very sturdy and the menu system is very easy to use. However, the buttons are not backlit.

All of the inputs are conveniently located on an angled side panel.


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Best Choice Made!

Purchased this tv back in November, cannot believe how wonderful it is! We spent months researching, went to every electronic store you can imagine, read hours and hours of reviews online. After it was all said and done, we knew we wanted a Sony Bravia. Before getting the Directv HDDVR, the quality was great, after getting it, our experience went to a whole new level. Every detail, every movement, just flows on this machine. Watching the SuperBowl, priceless. Over all, with all of our holiday shopping @ the time, this was by far the smartest and best purchase we made all year!

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1. 50 Screen Size (Diagonally)
2. SXRD Technology, WEGA Engine HD System, Cinema Black Pro
3. 16 - 9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
4. Cinemotion Reverse 3 - 2 Pulldown
5. CableCARD Slot and ATSC Integrated Tuner

Editorial Review :

Thin, but powerful, the Sony KDS-R50XBR1 Grand WEGA SXRD Rear Projection HDTV is equipped with SXRD technology and offers a brilliant, colorful image pleasing to any pair of eyes. SXRD technology employs three Silicon X-tal Reflective Display panels, which aid in the response time of image changes and movement. Each one of these panels is associated to a primary color: red, blue or green. These panels combine their monochromatic colors into one creating a single, full color image that is displayed onto the screen via an energy-efficient high output lamp (RGB Image 1920 x 1080). Other features of the KDS-R50XBR1 include WEGA GATE Easy Operation Guide for easy channel and television function use as well as CineMotion technology, which provides reverse 3:2 pull down technology for smoother picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film. Sony's WEGA Engine system also minimizes signal distortion providing you with the best HD picture and sound for hours of viewing pleasure.

Customer Review :

Dreaded Green Cast

I've owned this TV since 10/2005, and it worked great until about a month ago. Now the greenish tint that others complain about has arrived. I do have an extended warrenty, and Sony did send a repairman to check my set. Yes, the light engine is out of whack. The service guy said it is covered by warrenty, but he isn't sure if Sony will replace the light engine or provide another set. We'll see what happens next.

3/7/08 Sony says it will repair my set with a new light engine. Is that engine going to be more dependable than the original one that has failed on so many sets? The local TV service person says the new light engine has been fixed. Sony discovered the cause of the problem and fixed it. I hope so. This TV offers a great picture--when it's not tinted green. We'll see what happens next.

3/11/08 My set has been repaired and it works great now. No charge for the repair. Local TV repair service did a did good job and returned my set quickly. Will the new light engine hold up better than the original? We'll see what happens next.





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It WAS too good to be true.

When "everyone" (friends, co-workers, consumer reviews) said the Sony Wega SXRD was THE BEST HDTV, I splurged and spent $2600 in January 2007 on a KDS-R50BR1 as a retirement gift for myself. The picture wasn't as sharp as I expected but I blamed it on the antiquated cable wiring in my apartment building. Nine months later the screen went black and the "fun" began - scheduling and waiting for repairmen, sending the set to the repair shop, waiting for part after back-ordered part to be tried in the set. After eight weeks of repeated phone calls to the dealer, repair shop and Sony, Sony finally gave me a replacement - a REFURBISHED set, the same model as the piece of junk that I bought. What a nightmare! Now that I'm learning about all the problems others are having I'm just waiting for it to start all over again. My confidence in Sony is shot.

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Optical Block Problems

Bought one in Feb'06 and the green glob showed up in May, by August we had a new one. It was replaced by Best Buy. And by the way, they were FANTASTIC responding to our needs! I hope nothing happens. We looked at other brands, even Plasma and LCD, just in case. But nothing compared to this Sony... Sonys reputation I'm sure is affected. They'd still be flying off the shelves like they were if this problem had not occured. It's not just another black 'Brick in the Wall'(pardon the pun). It's more like a unique art piece. I THANK SONY for this technology!......UPDATE 10-8-08,Green Glob appeared,optical block replaced by Best Buy with the UPGRADED GLASS Optical Lens. Perfect picture once again,(it's even better, because the GLASS lens makes the picture even more dramatic) and a permanent fix this time. Completely happy!!........Another Update March 21 2009,Picture still gourgous!...Another UPDATE June 22 2009...Still as beautiful a picture as ever. There is still NO EQUAL!! I feel bad for those who gave up on Sony, reguarding this model. GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO(are PATIENT). If you gave up on this SONY, you don't know what you're missing!!! I'm sorry for ya.

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Fixing Green Screen cost more than TV now

This TV gets a green tint that takes over. The extended warrenty with the company went until June 30th 2009. To replace the part cost $1500 with installation. Get maybe 2 years with a good picture then your out of luck. This is a bad purchase and I'm stuck with it.

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LEMON! LEMON! LEMON!

I bought the Sony 50" KDS-R50XBR1 television at Circuit City a couple of years ago. Within 6 months of my purchase, I began to notice a "yellowish" discoloration creeping up the right hand side of the screen. At first, I thought the screen was just dirty, but repeated cleanings with a soft clothe did nothing. The discoloration continued to get bigger. Fortunately, I purchased an extended warranty and home maintenance. The repairman had no idea what the problem was, so they ended up taking the TV into the shop so a so-called SONY maintenance expert could look at it. Finally, after 2 long months they brought the set back, telling me the problem was a bad screen, which they replaced. Now, less than a year later the "yellowish" discoloration is back, only it is worse and covers a larger portion of the screen. Considering I paid nearly $5,000 for this set, you can only imagine my anger. I have always purchased Sony products (stereo equipment, VCR, DVD, etc.) and have never had any problems. I have now lost complete confidence in Sony products due to this. If that is not bad enough, I bought this set thinking it was a 1080p television. Well, it is NOT. I was looking at moving to Blu-Ray DVD, which requires a 1080p TV. So, hooking up a Blu-Ray DVD player with this TV you would not see any difference than you do with a regular DVD player. I feel like suing Sony, not just because of all the technical issues, but also because of the false, misleading advertising claiming this was a 1080p television.

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