Sony KDL40W4000 or 4500?

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Hey,

I am in the market for a new tv and have set my sights on a 40'' Sony. However i am in limbo over buying either the 40W4000 or the 40W4500??????

I understand that the main difference is that the W4000 is 50Hz and the W4500 is 100Hz. Being a lover of watching sport on TV would the 4500 be better or should i save £££ and go for the 4000? Is there a massive difference in the two apart from the price?

Please help!

 

[Anonymous]

Presumably you've considered 'other' options as you say you love to watch sport?

 

[Clare Newsome]

We feel both are great sets at their respective prices, but the W4500 is big step up in quality - not just for motion-handling, but black depth and detail, too. If you can't stretch to the W4500 and still want to buy a Sony at this size, why not consider the V4000. We consider it excellent value - almost as good as the W4000 for less money.

Still, if it's sport you're a fan of, i'd still consider stretching for the W4500 - the extra investment will be repaid in terms of added enjoyment! Just make sure you buy from a retailer who'll give you a no-quibble exchange or refund should you encounter any unacceptable picture performance (clouding, bleeding etc) once your Sony's set up - some people have unfortunately had this happen, though we've yet to see a calibrated set that has this issue.

And i'm sure that any second there'll be someone along to tell you to buy a 42in Panasonic plasma instead - and indeed you should consider these sets, too, as great-quality plasmas (which the Panasonics are) are superb for sport.

 

[Anonymous]

I have a 4500 and i love it, i cant really fault it at the moment

 

[Anonymous]

Hear Hear! I second that andrewg.

 

[matthewpiano]

Clare Newsome:
We feel both are great sets at their respective prices, but the W4500 is big step up in quality - not just for motion-handling, but black depth and detail, too. If you can't stretch to the W4500 and still want to buy a Sony at this size, why not consider the V4000. We consider it excellent value - almost as good as the W4000 for less money.

Still, if it's sport you're a fan of, i'd still consider stretching for the W4500 - the extra investment will be repaid in terms of added enjoyment! Just make sure you buy from a retailer who'll give you a no-quibble exchange or refund should you encounter any unacceptable picture performance (clouding, bleeding etc) once your Sony's set up - some people have unfortunately had this happen, though we've yet to see a calibrated set that has this issue.

And i'm sure that any second there'll be someone along to tell you to buy a 42in Panasonic plasma instead - and indeed you should consider these sets, too, as great-quality plasmas (which the Panasonics are) are superb for sport.

If you are at all concerned about the clouding etc. look for a retailer who is prepared to unbox and demonstrate, in dull lighting conditions, the ACTUAL set you will be getting so that you can inspect it yourself. We did it for a customer who had been reading these forums the other day and it gave him the piece of mind to feel comfortable about purchasing what is a superb television.