Sony HX903 Review?

[DistortedVision]

I feel ready to finally take the plunge and buy a flat screen TV to replace my Sony CRT. I was wondering when we can expect to see a review of the Sony HX903 in WHSV?

I've contacted around 10 Sony Centres and they all said they won't have any on display until the launch in June.

Many thanks!

 

[Andrew Everard]

DistortedVision:I've contacted around 10 Sony Centres and they all said they won't have any on display until the launch in June.

That suggests we won't have a sample until about the same time.

 

[AL13N]

Any news on the Sony EX43B? Considering their efforts in budget TV and Bluray, I am very interested in this all-in-one effort. Especially with the addition of Freeview HD, LoveFilm online rental and Catch-up TV.

 

[Andrew Everard]

That one's not due until the end of May, I gather.

 

[AL13N]

Thanks.

 

[DistortedVision]

It looks like the Sony KDL-52HX903 has finally been released. But I only seem to able to find it for sale at a few retailers. Can anyone tell me what the RRP is. Its alot more expensive than I hoped.

Also I don't seem to be able to find a WHSV review of it.

 

[DistortedVision]

Okay I've found out myself. The RRP is £3500....yikes! Its only available pre-order and is available mid-August:

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/t46-hx-series/kdl-52hx903

 

[Anonymous]

Sony have messed with the HX903 prices in the last week or so with most seeing an upward price hike.

46" remains at £2600 I think

52" went up from £3000 to £3500

60" went up from £3500 to £4500

If you pre-ordered at the lower prices then you should still get it. Seems completely out of order to me.

 

[Simon Lucas]

We've a First Test of the KDL-46HX903 in the September issue (on sale next Tuesday). The review's at a price of £2500, not including £60 for a 3D transmitter or £100 per pair of specs.

 

[Anonymous]

Yeah sorry 46HX903 is £2500. I was quoted £2600 for the TV + transmitter (normally £50) and 2 pairs of glasses when haggling - which confused my recollection of the price. Still too much for me and I've gone for a 46HX803 from another retailer. (£2150 including 2 pairs of glasses, transmitter and BDP-S470 3D Bluray player - not so bad considering the RRP of the TV alone is £2200).

 

[Anonymous]

Simon Lucas:We've a First Test of the KDL-46HX903 in the September issue (on sale next Tuesday). The review's at a price of £2500, not including £60 for a 3D transmitter or £100 per pair of specs.

Simon - Any idea when Sony will actually be releasing these sets for general sale, as I've heard dates ranging from mid-August to October. I've ordered a 46" set myself through a high street chain so wondered when I might expect it.

 

[Simon Lucas]

I'm given to understand they're available from the first week of August.

 

[kev g]

Could the team let slip what models will be in the September`s supertest ?

 

[Anonymous]

Simon Lucas:I'm given to understand they're available from the first week of August.

Great Thanks Simon, I was hoping that would be the case. Looking forward to seeing the review, just hope I won't be dissapointed......roll on Tuesday!

 

[chris hollands]

I was close to pre-ordering this (46hx903) about 3 months ago on line,the price for the 46" then was £2250. They are gonna price themselves out of the market. I plumped for the Samsung 46c8000 and have been delighted with it, Got it for £2050 inluding 3d bluray player, 2 pairs of glasses ,monsters v aliens ,2 years 0% finance and a 5 year warranty, and it looks great on the wall !!

 

[Anonymous]

Well done, that is a good deal, I've ordered my HX903, and got it for £2200, so at the moment think I've got a good deal, although still have to do some more negotiating on the transmitter, Blu-Ray player and Glasses!!

 

[chris hollands]

You got a good deal, and you will be one of the first to get it as well. I had to wait 10 weeks for the Samsung,that was bad enough,was starting to pull my hair out and ringing em so they would get fed up with me . You will find it well worth the wait,3D gaming is just superb!!

 

[Anonymous]

chris hollands:I was close to pre-ordering this (46hx903) about 3 months ago on line,the price for the 46" then was £2250. They are gonna price themselves out of the market. I plumped for the Samsung 46c8000 and have been delighted with it, Got it for £2050 inluding 3d bluray player, 2 pairs of glasses ,monsters v aliens ,2 years 0% finance and a 5 year warranty, and it looks great on the wall !!

not really a straight comparison though. Samsung C8000 is an edge lit with local dimming. Fairer comparison to that would be the Sony 40/46HX803 which is also edge lit with local dimming. Samsung do not have a full rear local dimming set available this year I don't think.

 

[TKratz]

I believe the 9000 series from Samsung is with local dimming.

 

[Anonymous]

isnt the hx903 just an edge lit , 200hz 3d ready set ?? i thought the lx range is the rear led one with local dimming ?

 

[Anonymous]

nope LX is just Edge Lit, although has all 3D related stuff integrated, however HX903 is the full LED set.

 

[Anonymous]

hmmm , so the lx803 is edge lit , but full 3d .. and the lx903 will be top of the range , full 3d and rear led ?? and about £65k

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i dont know how sony expect to shift 3dtvs at the prices they are charging tbh ...

 

[michael hoy]

chris hollands:I was close to pre-ordering this (46hx903) about 3 months ago on line,the price for the 46" then was £2250. They are gonna price themselves out of the market. I plumped for the Samsung 46c8000 and have been delighted with it, Got it for £2050 inluding 3d bluray player, 2 pairs of glasses ,monsters v aliens ,2 years 0% finance and a 5 year warranty, and it looks great on the wall !!

Where did you by it from?

 

[Anonymous]

maxflinn:
hmmm , so the lx803 is edge lit , but full 3d .. and the lx903 will be top of the range , full 3d and rear led ?? and about £65k

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i dont know how sony expect to shift 3dtvs at the prices they are charging tbh ...

No LX903 is edge lit, integrated 3d - the HX903 is rear LED but only 3D ready (needs transmitter). (NB: HX803 is Edge Lit with local dimming - so a step above LX903 range - though it doesn't have the monolithic design).

I don't know how Sony expect to shift 3DTVs when the ranges appear to be designed to confuse and confound

 

[chris hollands]

i could not justify an extra £800 for full dimming ,not when the picture is so good on the Samsung with local dimming, the samsung is also much better looking than the HX803 , and i guess i bought the deal as well as the T.V,

hI michael, i purchased it from Bentalls in Kingston.