Sony W5500 vs W5810

[admin_exported]

Hey All

I'm considering either one of the above. Are the only differences truely the FreeSat option on the W5810?

I've read a lot about backlight bleed and it seems you either get a good or bad one. What are the best tests to know you have a dud? Does it settle down and go away? Are the 5810s better as implied by the WHF review vs the older W5500.

I currently only watch SD with Sky + in UK but shortly moving to cable on Ziggo or UPC in the Netherlands. Would it be better just to get the cheaper W5500 from amazon for £650 or is the W5810 really worth £800?

The Sky+ devices always seemed to be one of the best PVRs around. Do others now make good models which compare and will do FreeSat as well?

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

i have got a recent letter from sony which clearly states they do not recognise the problem you mention in any of their sets

 

[pete321]

peterspc:i have got a recent letter from sony which clearly states they do not recognise the problem you mention in any of their sets

There's a surprise, they haven't been recognising it for quite a few years now, going back to my 40W2000!

 

[jc.com]

I just bought a Z5800 and can't see any problems with backlighting.

 

[Anonymous]

Not had any issues at all with my recently purchased 32W5500 - in fact, I love it, its ace!

 

[Anonymous]

Me too , i have got one and i haven't seen any problem with it

 

[Anonymous]

I have KDL37W5500 and no clouding either but WHF didn't get any on this model either.

I have separate Freesat+ box and it works great with TV. Almost never watch live TV now except football on BBC HD or ITV HD.

 

[ewing_82]

Hi, Not sure if you in UK, but whilst stocks last, Sony Centre's (Well definately Nottingham) are selling the 32W5500 and 32W5710 (same but cosmetics) for £499, that might sway your choice?

 

[Anonymous]

I have gone with the W5810. So far all is well. Not used the freesat part just yet. Very happy so far though....