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Sony KDL-20S3000 - 20" Widescreen Bravia HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview

by Sony
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)

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  • Black suround 20'' HD ready LCD TV
  • High performance 1 chip video processor
  • WXGA panel (1366 X 768)
  • 2 X scart
  • Component input
  • 1 X S composition
  • VESA hole spacing compatible
  • BRAVIA engine picture enhancement
  • Dynamic contrast
  • Integrated Digital TV Tuner (also receives analogue)
  • High Performance 1-chip Video Processor
  • 3D Comb Filter
  • Virtual Dolby Surround Sound
  • BBE technology for clear and easily audible sound
  • HD Ready
  • PIP Freeze to Pause Important Scenes on the Spot
  • High Definition Mulitmedia Interface (HDMI)
  • PC Input for use as a PC monitor
  • Compact and Slim Design
  • Non-Reflective coating on TV frames

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Product details

  • Item Weight: 8 Kg
  • Boxed-product Weight: 10 Kg
  • Item model number: KDL20S3000U
  • ASIN: B000VZ846G
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 12 Sep 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)

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278 of 279 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Smaller than you think? 12 Dec 2007
By J. Harden
Another fine product from Sony. If you are looking for a small(ish) LCD Tv for a kitchen or bedroom you will not be disappointed with the 20s3000 series.
I did loads of research & had a shortlist of Samsung, LG & Philips 19" sets & this 20" Sony. If you are going down the same route, go to a retailer first & listen to the sound quality before you make up your mind. These thin LCD sets dont have anything like the sound quality of traditional CRT TV's, there just isn't enough space to get decent speakers in.
The Philips & Sony have some fancy electronics to enhance the sound quality & it does seem to work.

The Samsung is the smallest (and some may say best looking) set but like the LG, sound quality is poor with no decernable bass, even after adjusting the sound quality in the shop. The 19" Philips is enormous thanks to its wide screen surround. It's substantially taller and only marginally narrower than the 20" Sony which seems the best sound and a brilliant quality picture - but you do pay for it at the checkout.
I was also concerned about dead or locked pixels. I needn't haver worried, the screen is perfect.

If overall size is important, go to each manufacturers website & check the measurements as sometimes the quoted hight includes the built in stand, sometimes it quotes the hight without the stand. You'll find that the size of the stand does vary considerably between sets.

At time of writing, the best deal was at Amazon, and delivery was brilliant. Placed my order Thursday evening, set delivered 10am Monday - on standard free delivery. Excellent!

Hint, dont automatically go for the black 20s3000. The dark silver 20s3020 won't show dust like the black sets do, particualarly in a bedroom where case static will act like a dust magnet!... Read more ›
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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little TV 8 May 2008
By Benchimus
A nice little TV for secondary use (e.g. bedroom, study), it has a whole load of connections (2xRGB SCART, Component, Composite, 1xHDMI, PC VGA) that should suit most applications. It also has a coaxial link for receiving terrestrial TV, Freeview, and a card slot for Top-Up TV. I currently have mine set up with an AV sender hooked up to one of the SCART sockets, and a Wii hooked up via component. (It's worth noting that one of the SCART sockets is Smartlink compatible, for connecting up to other Sony video products.)

As with other Sony products, the manual is clear, and well presented - although if you're fairly gadget-savvy, it should be pretty easy to set the TV up without it. The on-screen menu is pretty straightforward, you can adjust the picture and audio to your heart's content. The sound effects are worth experimenting with, although don't expect the full cinematic experience from the onboard speakers, which are quite decent for a TV set this size (they're actually better than those on my 32" LCD TV, not a Sony I hasten to add...)

The quality of the casing is solid, if a little bit plasticky, and you have manual controls on the top of the set. I was surprised at how thick this TV is, but it has VESA spaced holes on the back if you wish to hang it off a VESA-compatible wall bracket (you can remove the stand that is attached). You can tilt the vertical angle of the screen if using the stand, but it's a little bit stiff - I wasn't sure it would move at first.

As another reviewer mentioned, depending upon the angle at which you view the screen, the image can appear darker in some positions, so it's worth getting it set up correctly. The image quality is good for a screen this size - DVDs play clearly, and TV images are good if not exceptional.... Read more ›
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV, but pay the extra postage! 21 Mar 2008
By CB Kirk
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There seem to be a number of forum threads 'slagging off' the Home Delivery Network - used for 'super saver deliveries'. I can see why. My first TV vanished en route! After 2 weeks Amazon sent another and upgraded my order to first class, took 20 hours to arrive, wish I'd paid the extra to start with. Anyway, the TV - wanted a smallish TV for the back room. I have bought cheap non branded stuff in the past, but eventually the unit or remote or both drop to bits, so paid the extra for the Sony and glad I did. I am on the Isle of Man so in a weak Freeview area. I have a 20 year old TV aerial on the roof, through a booster and I can pick up 18 channels, all crystal clear. The TV has a great picture and sound is good too. It took minutes to tune itself in and now it is wall mounted, looks great. 20" is more than enough for the size of the room and the set can be pushed back out the way when not switched on. £300 well spent.
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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but worth it 8 Jan 2008
By J. M. Nicholls
For a bedroom this TV is ideal. Great picture quality, good sound variations including a decent virtual surround and perfect for HD gaming.

Digital freeview added is very useful and it tunes all channels automatically.

I find the contrast from very bright to deep black is fantastic with all shades noticeable.

Probably too small for a living room tv but great closer up.

Also quick delivery from Amazon as others have quoted already
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sony Quality 28 May 2008
By J. Carr
As usual Sony deliver a high quality television that delivers excellence and is built to last!!
The television was delivered very efficiently by 'Amazon'(10/10 for service...thank you!) and was out of the box and (using auto set up) i was watching within minutes. This 20" model is perfect size for a dining room, Kitchen or Bedroom and small living rooms and can be used free standing or wall mounted.
I think most people know that you pay a little bit more for Sony products but they ARE a class apart in picture and sound quality and while other manufacturers i.e.'Samsung' have made in-roads into more cosmetically pleasing designs, they do not deliver the same picture or sound quality or the product life span....FACT!!
I would recommend SONY every time and the proof comes from the reviews that you will see listed on this and other models within the Bravia range.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Nothing i can actually say wrong with this, first off its a 'sony' so very reliable, it has a very nice colour, perfect size for my little room, and a very good price compared to... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2009 by Mr. R. Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture & sound!
Very impressed with this TV! Clear - sharp picture, excellent sound (not at all tinny) Picks up all Freeview channels without a booster aerial! Couldn't be happier.
Published on 10 Jun 2009 by Elandco
5.0 out of 5 stars Best small sized TV?
Used this little TV in University for a year and it was perfect. I have a 26" Bravia back at home that got the 5 star 'WhatHiFi' treatment, and this smaller display is exactly what... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2009 by W. King
5.0 out of 5 stars Sony Bravia 20" LCD TV
Sony KDL-20S3000 - 20" Widescreen Bravia HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview - Black Excellent performance, Picture quality second to non. Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Mr. John Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice One!
Bought this as a second TV to use in bedroom. Very easy to set up, absolutely no probs! Picture quality and sound are excellent. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by Witchdoctor
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent TV
Easy to set up, all features as described, beautiful sound & picture. In addition serves as a first class PC monitor.
Published on 5 May 2009 by J. A. Beston
5.0 out of 5 stars Sony KDL-20S3000
This is the second KDL-20S3000 in the family. A winner in all aspects! You won't go wrong with this "Gem"
Published on 30 April 2009 by G. Davies
3.0 out of 5 stars Beware, faulty batch?
I bought this to replace my old (analogue) Sony. The sound is exceptional but the picture quality is disappointing. Faces look pale and unhealthy. Read more
Published on 29 April 2009 by Ellen Goudsmit
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent small tv
Great picture, very good sound and even looks very solid compared to similar size products. Very pleased with purchase and would recommend it to anyone.
Published on 22 April 2009 by Eg Hellowell
5.0 out of 5 stars TOP QUALITY SMALL TV
I recenty purchased this TV (Feb 2009) for my son's bedroom, entirely based on the reviews from this site and others. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2009 by Garry Tuck
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