2009 Sony Bravia LCD prices

[admin_exported]

Technical specs are now up on Sony's site.

The following prices are RRP's and prices in most stores will naturally be a bit lower in most cases. This is not the full 2009 line-up, just a list of the new models that Sony will be releasing in March/April time, although anything is possible with Sony.

S Series - Bravia Engine 2, 1366 x 768 (22" & 32"), 1920 x 1080 (37" & 40"), 50Hz

KDL22S5500 - £475

KDL32S5500 - £599

KDL37S5500 - £849

KDL40S5500 - £999

V Series - Bravia Engine 3, 1920 x 1080, 50Hz

KDL32V5500 - £799

KDL37V5500 - £949

KDL40V5500 - £1099

KDL46V5500 - £1349

KDL52V5500 - £1699

W Series - Bravia Engine 3, 1920 x 1080, 100Hz

KDL32W5500 - £899

KDL37W5500 - £1049

KDL40W5500 - £1199

KDL46W5500 - £1499

KDL52W5500 - £1899

E (Picture Frame) Series - Bravia Engine 3, 1920 x 1080, 100Hz

KDL32E5500 - £1049

KDL40E5500 - £1299

(The above are available in different colour surrounds - KDLxxE5510/20)

WE (Energy Save) Series - Bravia Engine 3, 1920 x 1080, 100Hz

KDL40WE5 - £1349

KDL46WE5 - £1649

(More models will be added as and when they are announced)

 

[Clare Newsome]

Cheers for that - we're working on a story that covers all the tech details....

 

[matthewpiano]

One of the big new tech features is the ability to use internet widgets such as RSS news feeds. Sony call this 'Applicast'.

In terms of current ranges, the X4500 will run for most of the remainder of this year and, of course, the EX1 and ZX1 models are only relatively new launches and will run for some time yet as the first showcases for Sony's wireless HD and (in the case of the ZX1) ultra thin panel technology.

The 200Hz Z4500 range has slightly longer to go before its replaced with the Z5500 which is expected somewhere around July.

 

[Anonymous]

matthewpiano:One of the big new tech features is the ability to use internet widgets such as RSS news feeds. Sony call this 'Applicast'.

In terms of current ranges, the X4500 will run for most of the remainder of this year and, of course, the EX1 and ZX1 models are only relatively new launches and will run for some time yet as the first showcases for Sony's wireless HD and (in the case of the ZX1) ultra thin panel technology.

The 200Hz Z4500 range has slightly longer to go before its replaced with the Z5500 which is expected somewhere around July.
Weren't Samsung first to incorporate internet widget technology to their 8 series?

 

[Clare Newsome]

They're all at it - first announcements (in US) last year from Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic etc.....

Anyhow, more details of the new Sony range in our News story here.

 

[matthewpiano]

lcdtv:matthewpiano:One of the big new tech features is the ability to use internet widgets such as RSS news feeds. Sony call this 'Applicast'.

In terms of current ranges, the X4500 will run for most of the remainder of this year and, of course, the EX1 and ZX1 models are only relatively new launches and will run for some time yet as the first showcases for Sony's wireless HD and (in the case of the ZX1) ultra thin panel technology.

The 200Hz Z4500 range has slightly longer to go before its replaced with the Z5500 which is expected somewhere around July.
Weren't Samsung first to incorporate internet widget technology to their 8 series?

Its a pretty widespread development but yes, I think Samsung were probably the first to shout about it with their Yahoo link.

 

[Rorschach]

£3100 for a Wireless HD table top sony tv, £3400 for the wall mountable version.........Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahhaa.

Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. Thanks, Rorschach.

 

[matthewpiano]

Rorschach:
£3100 for a Wireless HD table top sony tv, £3400 for the wall mountable version.........Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahhaa.

Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. Thanks, Rorschach.

The point being?? The wall mountable version is more because it requires a speaker system to be purchased which plugs into the underside of the panel. It is packaged complete with the purpose made bracket to mount the ultra thin panel. On the table top version the speaker is built into the pedastal.

Yes its expensive at the moment but then both the wireless HD streaming and the Edge LED Backlighting that enables it to be so thin are brand new technology. Its not that long ago that people were paying £2k for a 32" LCD with either one or no HDMI inputs, and each pound is worth a lot less than it was then. Prices have tumbled massively.

 

[The_Lhc]

matthewpiano:

Yes its expensive at the moment but then both the wireless HD streaming

I notice it's not Full HD wireless though is it? It's 1080i and Sony are being a little cheeky with their badging of it as Wireless 1080, which could mislead people into thinking it's 1080p wireless. Incidentally, the sony website states that the panels are 1080p but only as a monitor, which I guess means you could could bypass the media box and plug an AV amp (for example) straight into the panel and use it without the built in tuners and so forth?

I'll be waiting for the Panasonic I think.

 

[matthewpiano]

There is one HDMI port on the screen itself which allows, say, a Blu-Ray player to be plugged in directly for Full HD 1080p.

I know where you are coming from though.

 

[Andy Clough]

Yes, we'll be keeping a beady eye on the Wireless 1080i/p HD issue - already been the subject of much discussion round here.

 

[survivor]

I`m looking for a 37" tv but it needs to be silver-ish if possible. Was hoping some of the Sony`s might have been the right colour but it seems all three of their new 37" sets are piano black. I like black tv`s but with what we`ve done to the room recently silver would look better.

Anyone know if the super-duper (is that how you spell it?!) new Phillips LED backlighting series will feature a 37"?

p.s. I obviously won`t buy a tv just because it`s silver. It will have to be a good set as well!

 

[Clare Newsome]

We're due to get the full update from Philips on its 2009 TV range later this week - we'll carry news here online before the weekend...

 

[survivor]

Clare Newsome:We're due to get the full update from Philips on its 2009 TV range later this week - we'll carry news here online before the weekend...

Thanks!

 

[Rorschach]

matthewpiano:Rorschach:

£3100 for a Wireless HD table top sony tv, £3400 for the wall mountable version.........Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahhaa.

Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. Thanks, Rorschach.

The point being?? The wall mountable version is more because it requires a speaker system to be purchased which plugs into the underside of the panel. It is packaged complete with the purpose made bracket to mount the ultra thin panel. On the table top version the speaker is built into the pedastal. Yes its expensive at the moment but then both the wireless HD streaming and the Edge LED Backlighting that enables it to be so thin are brand new technology. Its not that long ago that people were paying £2k for a 32" LCD with either one or no HDMI inputs, and each pound is worth a lot less than it was then. Prices have tumbled massively.

I was merely laughing at how much sony want's some stupid people to fork out just for a 40 inch wireless HD tv. When you can get a Pioneer and full home cinema system for the same or less money, it's a joke.

Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. Thanks, Rorschach.

 

[Anonymous]

Hey Clare,

Did you publish the Philips 2009 news already?

Grtz,

Rick

Clare Newsome:We're due to get the full update from Philips on its 2009 TV range later this week - we'll carry news here online before the weekend...

 

[Clare Newsome]

Yep, we ran it last month as discussed. Philips TV news here

 

[Anonymous]

Thanx!

Must have missed it

 

[MyWhatHiFi]

Is there any planned update/review on the Sony KDL-40E5500 TVs?
Sony appear to be leaving the producted listed but no launch date.

Thanks

 

[matthewpiano]

Product has been launched. We've got the new 32E5500 and 40E5500 in our store now. Its essentially a W5500 in a white picture-frame design. No 26" E-series in the new range, but there will be a 22" later in the year.

 

[lovstromp]

Thread revived.

A local store has the KDL40V5500 for sale this monday for £732 compared to the £915 they sold it for. It's the only 40'' lcd they have on sale that day and I'm tempted, given the lowish price. My only concern is that it's "only" 50Hz. What do I actually miss out on compared to higher freq. lcd's?

 

[the_goat]

KDL37w5500 sainsburys £599!!!!!!!!

 

[biggus_1961]

lovstromp:
Thread revived.

A local store has the KDL40V5500 for sale this monday for £732 compared to the £915 they sold it for. It's the only 40'' lcd they have on sale that day and I'm tempted, given the lowish price. My only concern is that it's "only" 50Hz. What do I actually miss out on compared to higher freq. lcd's?

i have two sets a 40w 4000 50 hz and a 46w5500 100 hz and both are superb for games and movies. need for speed undercover on the 40 inch is superb as is james bond quantum of solace..sometimes i prefer the 'older' 40 inch set.

the game is 720p and the bond movie upscaled dvd via a ps3

so nothing to worry about and sony prices are now rock bottom, i got the 46 inch for AUS $1844 with a ps3 and 3 year warranty.