Lyris is a senior member of the avforums and wrote this interresting user review of the new Sony V-series KDL32V2000 LCD HDTV: http://www.lyris-lite.net/kdl32v2000_review.html
LCDs are improving fast.
LCDs are improving fast.
The Sony KDL-V40XBR1 (read the full review at LCD TV Buying Guide) is an impressive set in the lucrative 40-42 inch market. The LCDs score ranks with plasma TVs in many areas and received an overall test score of 93/100. Enhanced pixel technology allows for an increased off axis viewing angle and its measured 985:1 contrast ratio is impressive for an LCD, which normally contain mediocre black-level performance.
Actually I totally agree with that regarding connectivity. If you go to the end of my big long review I use some pretty harsh words and tell them that the connectivity on this TV is embarassing and under-specified - there should definitely be at least 2 HDMI inputs on a TV this expensive.I've said to Lyris before, he didn't agree with me at the time. The poor HD Sony connectivity is a mistake. My JVC 32DX7 has backlight control and 2 HDMI inputs and is £200-£300 cheaper and comparable PQ. Oh and has great sound for a Tv - for when the amp isn't on.
Lyris said:Hey everyone, thanks for all the kind words.
Actually I totally agree with that regarding connectivity. If you go to the end of my big long review I use some pretty harsh words and tell them that the connectivity on this TV is embarassing and under-specified - there should definitely be at least 2 HDMI inputs on a TV this expensive.
I checked out the JVCs and it is in a very strong second place to this Sony and is a real bargain at the price - I considered buying it so I could save myself 450 pounds! From using a 480p Nintendo GameCube in store though, the scaling was slightly less clean. As I said though, if you want the extra HDMI and can sacrifice a little bit of the 'natural' look then the JVC might be a far better bet for people.
I could be wrong but I think that must have been someone else - I'm sick of companies putting multiple SCART inputs on the back of their TVs but ignoring proper HD, Progressive connections like Component and HDMI and complain about it quite a lotI thought we had had a discussion where you said that two HDMI wasn't necessary for now (back in feb i think it was).
I'm not - it's a good player but it uses the Faroudja chip. That means it has the macroblocking enhance problem where areas of flat colour (especially noticeable on cartoons) receive extra MPEG blocking flickering that isn't visible on other players.I'm looking for a DVD player at the moment and was wondering what your Panasonic model was and if you were entirely happy with it.