New models of Sony LCD 40D3500 and 40T3500

[Zubkabera]

Has anyone reviewed or tested these the D3500 is an upgrade to D3000 and now support full HD resolution.

 

[matthewpiano]

D3500 does indeed support full HD/1080P resolution but it loses the Motionflow/100Hz feature that the D3000 had (and still has in the 32" model which is ongoing). We're expecting them in store next week so I'll report back once I've seen it in action.
The T3500 is basically a W2000 in a different case (basically the case from the V2500) and represents something of a bargain IMO as the 40" can be had for £899.99 and the 46" for £1199.99. These are in stores already.

 

[Anonymous]

Good grief Sony certainly likes to have a few models out!

I had a quick look ont 'net and found these models and prices:
Sony KDL-40S3000U
£719

Sony Bravia KDL40T3500U
£799

Sony KDL40V3000U
£999

Sony Bravia KDL40W3000U
£1299

Sony Bravia KDL40X2000U
£1399

So what's deal here? I gather the T3500 is the same as the W2000 which was WHF's TV of choice for a while, but what's th advantages of paying more?? many thanks for any info... and merry xmas

jules

 

[Zubkabera]

Since now CES is over and the whole team is back to business, any update on the above model has anyone test new Sony range. I am particularly interested in Sony D3500 and D3550 which are upgrade to highly rated D3000. Are these better then Samsung 40M86BDX?

 

[matthewpiano]

[quote user="jules153"]Good grief Sony certainly likes to have a few models out!

I had a quick look ont 'net and found these models and prices:

Sony KDL-40S3000U
£719

Sony Bravia KDL40T3500U
£799

Sony KDL40V3000U
£999

Sony Bravia KDL40W3000U
£1299

Sony Bravia KDL40X2000U
£1399

So what's deal here? I gather the T3500 is the same as the W2000 which was WHF's TV of choice for a while, but what's th advantages of paying more?? many thanks for any info... and merry xmas

jules[/quote]

40S3000 was HD Ready and has now been discontinued.

40T3500 was a limited run model and is unlikely to be available still. It was indeed a 40W2000 underneath.

40D3500 is Full HD and uses the new 10-bit Sony LCD panel. It does NOT have Motionflow/100Hz.

40V3000 is Full HD but only uses the old 8-bit LCD panel. Again, no Motionflow.

40W3000 is Full HD and benefits from the BRavia Engine EX which was used on last season's X2000. It uses the new 10-bit panel.

40X2000 has been discontinued and isn't as good as the 40W3000 - the W has the same processor but adds the new panel.

40X3000/3500 is the new flagship with Full HD, 10-bit panel, Bravia Engine Pro, and Motionflow/100Hz.

To cut a very long story short, the best buys in the current range are the 40D3500 and the 40W3000 unless you have the money and inclination for buying the flagship X3000/3500. The better engine in the W makes quite a big difference, particularly when watching SD content.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks very much for your information and summary Matthew. Have you thought of joining the WHF team!?

jules.