New Sony KDL-46HX703
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matthewpiano
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Somehow I don't think Play which actually get any of the HX703 models. They are not allowed to stock it - it is one of the top-end models that is subject to Sony's new Selective Distribution. As Play.Com can't demonstrate the set in-store they can't sell it.
markyd
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I saw one in the Westfield Sony center the other day.
Stylewise it looks fantastc.5/5
Image wise - nothing special. Id give it 3/5.
Much as I love Sony products, I wont be buying one - even for £750
Sorry.
Stylewise it looks fantastc.5/5
Image wise - nothing special. Id give it 3/5.
Much as I love Sony products, I wont be buying one - even for £750
Sorry.
markyd:
I saw one in the Westfield Sony center the other day.
Stylewise it looks fantastc.5/5
Image wise - nothing special. Id give it 3/5.
Much as I love Sony products, I wont be buying one - even for £750
Sorry.
Do you remember the price markyd? The prices some sites are quoting seem far too low for this screen. Maybe they are reeling us in with low prices before increasing them to about £2000!
I saw one in the Westfield Sony center the other day.
Stylewise it looks fantastc.5/5
Image wise - nothing special. Id give it 3/5.
Much as I love Sony products, I wont be buying one - even for £750
Sorry.
Do you remember the price markyd? The prices some sites are quoting seem far too low for this screen. Maybe they are reeling us in with low prices before increasing them to about £2000!
matthewpiano
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To be clear, the HX703 and several other of the higher-end Sony sets this year, will only be available from dealers who are able to demonstrate the sets IN STORE and who have signed a selective distribution agreement with Sony.
Any ridiculously cheap prices you see advertised by website-only companies are meaningless because they won't be able to get any stock.
Any ridiculously cheap prices you see advertised by website-only companies are meaningless because they won't be able to get any stock.
"because they won't be able to get any stock". Oh yeah? The supermarkets have repeatedly had goods in stock which the suppliers won't give them. No reason why Play can't do it too.
I can see why Sony might take that route, and I may be in the market for an HX. If I do buy one then if the price is not silly then it's JL for me.
JH
I can see why Sony might take that route, and I may be in the market for an HX. If I do buy one then if the price is not silly then it's JL for me.
JH
sonycentre
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Well i would just like to add that i have just returned from sonys home 2010 roadshow,and i was blown away by all the new tvs.The 46lx903 3d tv was just out of this world,For all the negative comments about 3d,you have seen nothing yet.This will be sonys year for tvs.And all the above comments that matthew has made has been talked about today.So let the websites offer stupid prices.I could advertize something at a silly price,and not have stock.Im glad sony have taken this route,as it adds value to our products.and once you have seen the new range you will be prepaired to pay the money.
matthewpiano
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sonycentre:Well i would just like to add that i have just returned from sonys home 2010 roadshow,and i was blown away by all the new tvs.The 46lx903 3d tv was just out of this world,For all the negative comments about 3d,you have seen nothing yet.
What about the regular 2D screens and in particular the KDL-46HX703, are they any good? Also was there any new decent 50/52 inch screens on the way? I wont mention my reasons for not wanting a 3D screen otherwise this thread will become another mass debate on the pro's and con's of 3D!
What about the regular 2D screens and in particular the KDL-46HX703, are they any good? Also was there any new decent 50/52 inch screens on the way? I wont mention my reasons for not wanting a 3D screen otherwise this thread will become another mass debate on the pro's and con's of 3D!
matthewpiano
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Tooslow:
"because they won't be able to get any stock". Oh yeah? The supermarkets have repeatedly had goods in stock which the suppliers won't give them. No reason why Play can't do it too.
I can see why Sony might take that route, and I may be in the market for an HX. If I do buy one then if the price is not silly then it's JL for me.
JH
The point is, things have changed. Selective distribution is a new thing for the higher range Bravias and it is Europe wide - not just in the UK. It keeps the higher models in the stores like Sony Centres, John Lewis, and quality independents who are prepared to fulfil the demonstration requirements Sony are making.
"because they won't be able to get any stock". Oh yeah? The supermarkets have repeatedly had goods in stock which the suppliers won't give them. No reason why Play can't do it too.
I can see why Sony might take that route, and I may be in the market for an HX. If I do buy one then if the price is not silly then it's JL for me.
JH
The point is, things have changed. Selective distribution is a new thing for the higher range Bravias and it is Europe wide - not just in the UK. It keeps the higher models in the stores like Sony Centres, John Lewis, and quality independents who are prepared to fulfil the demonstration requirements Sony are making.
sonycentre
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Sony have really gone to town with all the new 2010 tv range.there is a sony for everyone.When in leeds today.the tvs were all very impressive.But the 3d tv was simply stunning,If any of you have been to the pictures and seen 3d and thought that was impressive,wait till you get a load of this.I saw the shark footage and it made me jump,and dont get me started on gran turismo...wow.
Matthew,
I think you realise I'm not getting at anyone. Just stating practical experience. Personally, when spending this sort of money I'd prefer to pay a bit extra and get some service. I'm not knocking the many excellent companies on the web but you can't beat walking into a reputable shop with knowledgeable staff and walking out with the goods tucked under your arm. Well maybe not when it's a monster tv
.
Anyway, I'm a potential HX buyer so do I take it that they're in now?
JH
I think you realise I'm not getting at anyone. Just stating practical experience. Personally, when spending this sort of money I'd prefer to pay a bit extra and get some service. I'm not knocking the many excellent companies on the web but you can't beat walking into a reputable shop with knowledgeable staff and walking out with the goods tucked under your arm. Well maybe not when it's a monster tv
.Anyway, I'm a potential HX buyer so do I take it that they're in now?
JH
Prices please Sony guys?! You should be on commission here you know. Be sure to bring it up during your next appraisal
matthewpiano
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Tooslow:
Matthew,
I think you realise I'm not getting at anyone. Just stating practical experience. Personally, when spending this sort of money I'd prefer to pay a bit extra and get some service. I'm not knocking the many excellent companies on the web but you can't beat walking into a reputable shop with knowledgeable staff and walking out with the goods tucked under your arm. Well maybe not when it's a monster tv.
Anyway, I'm a potential HX buyer so do I take it that they're in now?
JH
The 40" HX703 is in-store now at £1199.99. It is very good indeed and I think many customers who want to go further than the excellent EX503 will bypass the edge-lit EX703 and spend the little bit more for the HX703. To me it will be one of the key models in the 2010 range.
There are some lovely touches on the new Bravias including an intelligent favourites bar, Freeview HD, and Bravia Internet Video (which works very well indeed).
The 46" isn't available yet - currently chalked up for next month. Retail price is £1499.99.
Matthew,
I think you realise I'm not getting at anyone. Just stating practical experience. Personally, when spending this sort of money I'd prefer to pay a bit extra and get some service. I'm not knocking the many excellent companies on the web but you can't beat walking into a reputable shop with knowledgeable staff and walking out with the goods tucked under your arm. Well maybe not when it's a monster tv
.Anyway, I'm a potential HX buyer so do I take it that they're in now?
JH
The 40" HX703 is in-store now at £1199.99. It is very good indeed and I think many customers who want to go further than the excellent EX503 will bypass the edge-lit EX703 and spend the little bit more for the HX703. To me it will be one of the key models in the 2010 range.
There are some lovely touches on the new Bravias including an intelligent favourites bar, Freeview HD, and Bravia Internet Video (which works very well indeed).
The 46" isn't available yet - currently chalked up for next month. Retail price is £1499.99.
Bought one....and it's FAB! The picture quality is excellent, but for me the biggest plus is that Sony appear to have sorted their awful backlight issues out. This after having returned my 46W5500, as the backlight was inconsistent (return of the 'torchlight'!) in the top corners, albeit admittedly in a darkened room while watching a blu-ray. To be fair to Sony Centre, they offered me a replacement for the W5500 straight away but this was as bad, so I topped up for the HX703 instead. I'd urge anyone to a) Ignore the (now) cheap 46W5500 as the backlight's dreadful, and b) get a HX703 from a Sony Centre - I hope this is typical, but the customer service in their York branch was absolutely fabulous.
markyd
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It wasn't cheap about £1400 I think
Maybe my 3 minute assesment was a bit harsh - but it's picture quality did not have me reaching for my chequebook.I'll give it 3.5/5 for picture quality. It was a very brief viewing - but it certainly didn't do it for me.
I have been considering the Edge lit led version of the 40" model - and saw one of them at Brent Cross last week. As it was the model I was waiting for, and gave it a really long critical viewing. I dont work for Sony - and I havent got £2500 to spend on top of the
range 3D TVs + glasses, so any potential purchase will be SCRUTINIZED!!!
Pros: contrast is very good, off angle viewing is fine, sharp stills
Cons: Price (Sony's supply monopoly is counter intuitive if it isnt the most amazing TV in the world)
Artificial 'cut out' foreground egdes
Motion detail
overall 4/5 (at a push)
Sony also need to sort out the DNLA networking and apps. They are very beta.
The dealer kept insisting how great it was, and how many people had purchased them without even seeing them. Is this a good advertisement? I assume those people would have bought them regardless as IMO there is not currently a more attractive TV on the market. I
wasn't sold.
If I bought one I would have to live with the compromises.
I look forward to the What- HI-FI verdict, though I suspect they will be more forgiving than me.
Mark
Maybe my 3 minute assesment was a bit harsh - but it's picture quality did not have me reaching for my chequebook.I'll give it 3.5/5 for picture quality. It was a very brief viewing - but it certainly didn't do it for me.
I have been considering the Edge lit led version of the 40" model - and saw one of them at Brent Cross last week. As it was the model I was waiting for, and gave it a really long critical viewing. I dont work for Sony - and I havent got £2500 to spend on top of the
range 3D TVs + glasses, so any potential purchase will be SCRUTINIZED!!!
Pros: contrast is very good, off angle viewing is fine, sharp stills
Cons: Price (Sony's supply monopoly is counter intuitive if it isnt the most amazing TV in the world)
Artificial 'cut out' foreground egdes
Motion detail
overall 4/5 (at a push)
Sony also need to sort out the DNLA networking and apps. They are very beta.
The dealer kept insisting how great it was, and how many people had purchased them without even seeing them. Is this a good advertisement? I assume those people would have bought them regardless as IMO there is not currently a more attractive TV on the market. I
wasn't sold.
If I bought one I would have to live with the compromises.
I look forward to the What- HI-FI verdict, though I suspect they will be more forgiving than me.
Mark
@markyd
Sorry m8 but didn't quite pick up your point - did you give a good long look to edge lit model i.e. the ex703
I am interested in the 52ex703 but am waiting to see it in the flesh before parting with cash.
Am a bit bemused as there are reputable non sony centre shops who offer a shop service and web service whose prices are hugely less than sony centres so all of the atacks on non sony shops seem a little mis placed.
Anyone seen a 52ex703 yet?
cheers
Sorry m8 but didn't quite pick up your point - did you give a good long look to edge lit model i.e. the ex703
I am interested in the 52ex703 but am waiting to see it in the flesh before parting with cash.
Am a bit bemused as there are reputable non sony centre shops who offer a shop service and web service whose prices are hugely less than sony centres so all of the atacks on non sony shops seem a little mis placed.
Anyone seen a 52ex703 yet?
cheers
markyd
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Just to clarify, the model I spent a long time viewing was a kdl-40nx703
The model I spent a short time looking at was the 46HX703
both the new monolith design - which is of course beautiful and peerless IMO
I may be in the minority, but I am very underwhelmed with the whole LCD/LED market, and though you may think I am talking rubish, I have yet to see an overall picture significantly better than my ancient 32" Sony Wega CRT.
If only Pioneer made a 37" Plasma Kuro...
The model I spent a short time looking at was the 46HX703
both the new monolith design - which is of course beautiful and peerless IMO
I may be in the minority, but I am very underwhelmed with the whole LCD/LED market, and though you may think I am talking rubish, I have yet to see an overall picture significantly better than my ancient 32" Sony Wega CRT.
If only Pioneer made a 37" Plasma Kuro...
Thanks markyd
I agree in that i have philips 36in crt at the moment and all of the screens i have seen LCD, LED and plasma(except Kuro) are far inferior (shop settings of course) in SD to my crt.
looking at the old sony 46X4500 in HD however showed the difference, that is an awesome picture but set is overpriced and now obsolescent.
Undrstand completely about you being underwhelmed.
There is an awful lot of hype about at the moment.
cheers
I agree in that i have philips 36in crt at the moment and all of the screens i have seen LCD, LED and plasma(except Kuro) are far inferior (shop settings of course) in SD to my crt.
looking at the old sony 46X4500 in HD however showed the difference, that is an awesome picture but set is overpriced and now obsolescent.
Undrstand completely about you being underwhelmed.
There is an awful lot of hype about at the moment.
cheers
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