TV Reviews

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Great picture. Alot of settings to tweak for your personal
preference. Great parental control.

Did I say Great Picture???

3 x A/V inputs
1 x S- Video
1 x Composite

Audio Out

Fantastic Television.

I purchased this TV after much research and it has exceeded my expectations. The picture is the excellent! My expectations have been exceeded watching both Dishnetwork and DVDs. I could have bought a lesser quality, larger set (i.e. 32 inch) but I am glad I went with quality not quantity. For todays high resolution digital media you need a set that has this capability. The 3 line comb filter, Dynamic Active Focus and Velocity modulated scanning all combine for a razor sharp, crisp picture that rivials the Sony selling for [more]. You won't be disappointed with this state of the art flat screen.

As successor to teh 32N-S400, this model is the best value in a 32" TV available. Its combination of picture quality and features are unrivaled at its price range, and better than many more expensive sets.

I bought this TV awhile ago and man I love it. Its got everything. I looked at a ton of other TVs Sony, Toshiba, etc. This TV was by far the best value. It has Picture in Picture (although you need a DVD or another Tuner to use it) SVideo witch is very important to have if you have a DVD, Stereo outputs and SVideo on the front if you have a Camcorder or Playstation. Most other TVs with these features where at least 100-200 dead presidents more for the same stuff. This TV also has a great picture. The remote is very easy to understand and it glows in the dark. The onscreen features are very intuitive as well. I highly recommend it.

This TV has a very clear bright picture, which makes the image appear larger than the modest 13" screen size. Perfect for a small space like an office or dorm room. The back is very well set up, and there is a nifty cable wire included which means you don't have to bend your cable into an awkward position just to hook it up.
The sound is much better than my Sony CRT 13" flat screen, and the software that allow you to change picture and image is very user friendly.
This is a perfect TV for small spaces!

Another winner from the Sharp company. The picture really is amazing and the remote control is very easy to use. I put the unit in the Kitchen and now find myself watching more television standing up than sitting in my living room BECASUE THE PICTURE IS THAT GOOD. I am going to purchase another one and put in my garage/work area. The price is well worth it. I am thinking of getting a larger screen size to replace my main t.v...I think Sharp is a winner and so will you if you decide to buy this unit.

This TV has a very clear bright picture, which makes the image appear larger than the modest 13" screen size. Perfect for a small space like an office or dorm room. The back is very well set up, and there is a nifty cable wire included which means you don't have to bend your cable into an awkward position just to hook it up.
The sound is much better than my Sony CRT 13" flat screen, and the software that allow you to change picture and image is very user friendly.
This is a perfect TV for small spaces!

Another winner from the Sharp company. The picture really is amazing and the remote control is very easy to use. I put the unit in the Kitchen and now find myself watching more television standing up than sitting in my living room BECASUE THE PICTURE IS THAT GOOD. I am going to purchase another one and put in my garage/work area. The price is well worth it. I am thinking of getting a larger screen size to replace my main t.v...I think Sharp is a winner and so will you if you decide to buy this unit.

We orginally bought a JVC AV32F475, but returned it because it was an inch to wide for our TV stand. The JVC is 37.5", the Toshiba FST Pure Flat 32 is 38", and the Sony is 35.5" wide.

This model is bit more expensive than the FS100, but is probably worth the extra cost. There is slight difference in picture and there have been some complaints about problems with CNBC tickers and other scrolling lines on the FS100. In addition, the FS210 was reviewed by directly by Consumer Reports, as was the 310 (which is more expensive). Both received favorable reviews.

The picture is very crisp and the sound quality is good - just what you would expect from Sony. There are also more inputs with this model than the FS100 or the JVC F475, which gives you more flexibility (even if you don't need them now, five years from now you might). It also has PIP.

One suggestion is to also get a Motorola Signal Booster. At this size, TVs will show imperfections with the Cable (and HD monitors only amplify this problem). If the signal is bad, the picture will look very grainy (we had this problem). The booster makes a HUGE difference.

I recently purchased this TV, and the picture is beautiful. The viewing angle is phenomenal, and the TV doesn't show any glare from light sources, even if they're positioned directly behind the TV. If you're not ready to jump up to HDTV, this is the model for you.

Last Xmas, I decided to spend my bonus on something for me. I had been debating a TV for about a month or 2. My wife was having problems with spending this amount of mony on a single TV, but once she got in the store, she fell in love along with me.

The picture quality is great. I hate sitting close to the screen; but close or far away, it still looks great. The PIP is a great function: You can basically make each PIP screen any size you want, which is great for playing video games and watching TV. It is very easy to understand the remote. The only thing I have to add now is a surround system: I mean, I have a screen like the movies, it just needs to sound like the movies now!

Just purchased the t.v. a few days ago. Originally, I was looking for a 55-60", but quickly my mind became made up. The 65" Sony is sharp television from the inside out. The silver exterior has a contemporary look, able to shine in any home. I love the fact the screen has a protective cover, allowing me to wipe it down as often as I wish (clarity is key). The images projected in both the 4:3 and 16:9 are excellent. This television allows for 4 different color modes, 4 or 5 different zooms, has a phenominal audio system, and is loaded w/ jacks for connections with just about anything. Also impressive is the fact that you can watch this t.v. from 8-10 feet away, and still get great viewing out of it. For the money, this t.v. is definitely worth every penny. No glare, no bad angles, sound quality is excellent, and the picture is the best I've scene before the plasma t.v.'s. I love my Sony.

I've been a fan of rear projection TVs since I bought my first one in 1989. I'm not rich by any means, and although it seemed like the set cost the earth at the time, it was still one of my better investments. Unlike many things I've purchased in the past-including living room couches, computers, and other higher ticket items-it still resides in my living room. There's nothing I like better than putting a log on the fireplace and watching a favorite TV program-Law and Order, Babylon Five, Mash or the Simpsons at our house-or a DVD. I couldn't help but notice over the years that the features of newer models kept increasing while the prices kept decreasing, so when the old smaller TV in the bedroom died, we decided to replace it with a Sony 53" HD Projection TV. It sits nicely in a closet with the sliding closet doors making a perfect armoire for it. The shelves above provide housing for peripheral equipment like the DVD player, the cable box, and so on.

The image quality of digital cable programs varies with the quality of the original film, with old programs showing less vivid colors and grainier surfaces while newer programs-and commercials of course--come through crystal clear. Videos are as good as they can be, and again this depends upon the video itself. Most minor failings can easily be fixed by adjusting the sharpness setting. DVDs are spectacular. The motion, facial features, hair and clothing of CGI characters in works like Shrek or Final Fantasy, for instance, are impressive, as are the special effects of 2010. The large screen gives the action and locale of films like 13th Warrior, The Mask of Zorro, or Gladiator full range and the viewer a sense of truly "being there." If you are a wide screen afficionado, you may prefer a wide screen as opposed to this more standard shape, because wide screen versions of videos and DVDs exhibit a "pictureframe" banding along the top and bottom of the screen which can be distracting to some. Personally, I've come to see this as "normal" when watching a wide screen version of a film.

Although a TV of this size would be a major purchase for most families, it probably would also provide the maximum enjoyment per dollar spent and with the greatest variety than any other form of entertainment. When the older projection TV goes, I hope to have the wherewithal to get a 61 inch for the living room!

If you are mainly watching standard cable TV than the Sony KP-53HS10 is an excellent choice. Why? The scan doubler makes analog broadcasts look super. It upscales 480i to 960i. Same is true for VCR movies. Watch some DVD's? They'll look great w/ component input. You'll never wish you got a $1200 to $1800 conventional set . . . and HDTV is a long way away so why spend $4000 and up? This set is digital capable, too. How about PIP where you can use the joy stick on the remote to move/size the two displays? Or how about twelve channels displayed around the perimeter, with one in the middle? By the way, the sound is excellent also. Worth considering, especially if you lack a digital source such as satellite dish. Friends and neighbors have been very impressed.

I bought this TV a month ago and was amazed at just how good it is. It's big enough to make PS2 games like Medal Of Honour scary and the overall size isn't as big as I though so fits well in even a medium sized room.. The picture is very clear from almost any angle and the sound is excellent by itself (although I now have the home theatre unit all hooked up and the package put together makes it not worth going to the movie theatre anymore!). The remote is simple to use and the options are fantastic. All in all I am very very pleased with it and can recommend this set to anyone.

I bought this TV ... and as soon as it's out of the box and in place, you get happy just sitting in front of it and staring at it, as if it were a peice of art. I believe it is. It represents the wants and needs of todays tvs and the future.
It is the first projection tv I found, that made me drool. Even beside it's tube competitors. The new line of KP53HS30s are so sweet, I think that anyone would just drop their jaw, and drool, not only at it's size, but at the bonus feature package it contains.
Here are a few, just to wet your lips:
- Auto White Balance
- V-Chip Parental Control (so your kids won't see what they shouldn't)
- Express Tuning System (181 Channels)
- Easy set up button (so you can just plug it in and go)
- Dynamic Acoustic Chamber (DAC) Speaker System (20 Watts x 2 Built In)
- Flexible Twin-View™ 2-Tuner Picture-and-Picture (HD, NTSC) (so you can watch 2 different station's sports coverage of an event)

If those features aren't compelling on their own, maybe you should just go out and see it. It trully is breath taking.

I recently purchased this Sony KV-32FV310 Tv when my other tv gave out. I am a huge fan of SONY and have been since I was in my teens. I have been very pleased with all products from them. I researched this TV on the internet and also in the stores. When I was comparing this SONY tv to the competition, I have to say this SONY tv blew the competition away with a great price and great features. This is the top analog tv on the market and when you see the amazing picture quality, along with the WOW and Tru-Surround sound options you can definetly see why. Nothing else seems to quite match the natural depth and dimensionality, and corner-to-corner clarity of Wega TVs. I have had this TV for a little over a month and am very satisfied.

The SONY KV-32FV310 has the traditional squarish 4:3 aspect ratio screen, so you'll enjoy screen-filling detail and clarity with your everyday news and network shows - and watching sports is a "whole new ballgame." Sony's best 3D digital comb filter delivers higher horizontal and vertical resolution and reduced video noise. And its 10-bit signal processing renders ultra-precise gray-scale gradations.

With 40% more screen area than a 27" screen, this 32" delivers a high-impact viewing experience with high-quality sources like DVD. Unlike VHS tapes, which usually re-format movies to fit a standard TV screen, DVDs often present movies in their original widescreen format. When the KV-32FV310 detects that a widescreen "anamorphic" DVD is playing, it can automatically switch to "16:9 Enhanced" mode.

Here's why videophiles love 16:9 Enhanced: Where most TVs reduce the number of scanning lines - and resolution - of anamorphic DVDs by 25%, 16:9 Enhanced mode slightly compresses the height of each line so you see the full 480 scanning lines. No image quality is lost because all of the scanning lines are concentrated in the 16:9 window and none are wasted on the non-usable portion of the screen (the black bars above and below). So whether the video source is widescreen or standard, you get full resolution - you'll love the picture!

The KV-32FV310 plays well with the rest of your A/V system - it has inputs for up to 5 A/V components, including two component video and two S-video jacks.

Key Features:

FD Trinitron picture tube
2-tuner PIP
4:3 screen aspect ratio
auto 16:9 Enhanced viewing mode
10-bit 3D digital comb filter
SRS TruSurround/WOW™ audio processing
181-channel tuner

multibrand remote with some glow-in-the-dark buttons
video input labeling
5 A/V inputs, including:
3 composite video (2 rear, 1 front)
2 S-video (1 rear, 1 front)
2 component video (rear)
2 RF inputs for antenna/cable
30 watts total (7.5 x 2, plus 15 for subwoofer)
35-3/8"W x 26-7/8"H x 23"D
warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor (2 years parts on the picture tube)

the clarity and quality of the picture is awesome. this set has loads of options that are too numerable to mention. the sound is fantastic also making movies much more enjoyable to watch. easy set up.

The quality of the picture on this TV is absolutely breathtaking. I was limited to a 32" screen and tried to budget carefully, but after personally viewing dozens of TVs none even came close to this Sony in quality of picture or sound. Other reviews have extensively commented on the technical aspects - from a "users" point of view, I liked the following things: The picture seems to "jump" off the screen with detail so fine that it is almost distracting at first - even non-HDTV programming is greatly enhanced. In a room where Surround Sound is not possible, the simulated Sound Enhancement provides a distinct 3D effect with rich tones from front-firing speakers. The most common picture and sound adjustments have "one-touch" buttons on the remote for easy access. One cool feature allows you to view two channels side-by-side or to freeze screens - great for sports viewers! Viewing DVD's is an incredible experience that has to be seen to be appreciated - ask for a demo in the store to prove it to yourself. The setup and adjustments are thru a small joystick on the remote that is simple and straightforward (although I agree that the remote is almost scary once you get past basic TV functions). The manual was easy to read. I would recommend the matching stand, which has glass doors, swivels, and is designed to support the 180 lb. TV. All in all, a great TV that has completely changed the way we view TV and worth every penny!!

One of the best things about DVDs is the great picture they are capable of displaying. To get the best picture, you need a really good TV. My 4-year-old Magnavox, which had been fine for VHS and cable viewing, was not adequate for DVDs, especially in widescreen. I found that the geometric distortions of a non-flat screen TV were starting to become very noticeable.

I started looking and after getting over the initial sticker shock, narrowed my choices down to a 32" flat screen, or 32" flat screen high-defition. I prefer the sharpness and brightness of direct-view, and stayed with the 4:3 aspect ratio, since most broadcasts are still full-screen and not widescreen. For DVDs, I figured a 32" TV would still give me lots of picture even with the letter-box black spaces on the top and bottom. Keep in mind that if you go with a widescreen TV, you'll have black spaces on the sides when you watch full-screen broadcasts. You can, of course, choose to have the 4:3 image fill the entire widescreen, but you are going to get some distortion.

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It's very heavy (about 180 pounds) but that's true of any large flat-screen TV. You'll need a sturdy stand or entertainment center, and it's a good idea to have it all set before the TV is delivered. Also have your other components ready to plug into the TV's inputs on the back, so that you won't have to move the TV once it's been put into position. If you need to move it, you will need someone else to help you. Once it's down, it does not just slide around.

This TV has plenty of inputs, including two sets of HD/DVD inputs, so you will be able to input your DVD's video signal directly into the TV, and later, add an HDTV converter box as well. There's a set of inputs on the front, too, for video games or camcorders.

The picture quality is amazing, even for non-digital sources such as cable and VHS tapes. The video menu allows you to adjust the color settings, as well as edge enhancement. There are 4 pre-set video modes (vivid, standard, movies, pro), but you can change any or all of the settings for each of them.

For widescreen DVDs, Sony has an enhanced 16:9 mode. To use this, you must set your DVD player to display at 16:9 aspect ratio. When selected, this allows the TV to detect a widescreen video image, and adjust the set accordingly. What it does is to use all of the TV's horizontal lines to display the picture, whereas most TVs use some of those lines to draw the black spaces above and below the picture. This increases the clarity and resolution of widescreen pictures.

The sound is quite good, certainly more than adequate for casual viewing, but not as good as the sound you will get through a good A/V receiver.

The case is silver, not black, and the front of the case is a gently curving arc. This helps make the TV look less obtrusive; instead of a big hulking black plastic box, the overall impression is of a sleek, streamlined TV. The arc helps to hide the sides of the cabinet from view.

The remote is needlessly complicated, though the main buttons are easy to find and use. The on-screen menus are intuitive and easy to use. The manual is fairly well-written, but not as comprehensive as it should be.