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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great TV. Buy with confidence., 29 Jan 2010
This review is from: Sony Bravia KDL32V5500U 32-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview (Electronics)
I bought this TV to replace a Samsung LE32R88BD. Overall, it is a fantastic TV. I thought it would be useful to address some of the negative comments regarding this model that I came across when I was researching the various TVs within my budget.
Faulty components - One reviewer stated that the LCD panel developed a fault after 20 months. This particular model comes with a free 3-year guarantee from Sony. It is possible to get a 5-year guarantee from several high street stores at the time of writing.
Picture colour - Several reviewers complained that the picture colour was unnatural. All the settings can be changed and you can use a calibration DVD to set the TV to D65 imaging standard. In addition, the TV also boasts several "scene" settings including cinema, sports, photo, music, game, graphics, general, and auto.
LCD clouding - Several reviewers have complained of LCD clouding. I am happy to say that I have not noticed any clouding on my TV. However, even if this fault were to develop, it would be covered by the guarantee.
100Hz Motionflow - This TV does not have a 100Hz Motionflow feature. I deliberated for a long time whether to purchase the KDL32V5500 or the KDL32W5500 which does have Motionflow. However, on a 32 inch TV, you really cannot tell the difference between 50Hz and 100Hz. The KDL32V5500 handles fast-moving objects very well and I have not noticed any artefacts. If you were considering a bigger TV (over 40 inches) it might be worth going for a 100Hz model.
SD quality - Several reviewers commented that the quality of SD pictures is poor. Perhaps this depends on the quality of your TV reception, but I am perfectly happy with the quality of SD pictures via freeview. In fact, the quality is marginally better than my old Samsung.
Input lag - This was probably one of my biggest concerns about this particular model. I have played several FPS games on this TV including MW2, Killzone 2, and Operation Flashpoint 2. I have not noticed any input lag whatsoever. Generally, the PS3 looks superb on this TV.
Slow menus - Some reviewers have complained about slow menus across the Bravia range. If you have this problem I suggest you change the batteries in the remote control. The ones that ship with the TV are useless! If that doesn't solve the problem, try installing the latest firmware. The menu on my TV is just as responsive as the XMB on my PS3. The EPG is also very impressive (once you have turned the Guide+ off!).
Hope that is helpful and clears up some of the issues that confused me when I was looking to buy. Who'd have thought buying a TV could be so complicated!
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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great all round TV, 22 April 2009
This review is from: Sony Bravia KDL32V5500U 32-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview (Electronics)
I bought this to replace my 3 year old non-HD Sony 23 inch LCD TV. The clarity of the picture is superb - colours balanced with no motion blurring that I have noticed. Watching the "Sarah Connor Chronicles" on Virgin 1 via Freeview, the picture is touching the cinematic with the light and hues well reproduced. Seeing "Revenge of the Sith" on DVD was like watching a new movie again. I could see the intricate patterns and textures on characters' clothing, and the opening battle is given full justice. All this without even trying HD sources (which I do not yet own). This is a huge improvement on my old Sony which suffered from blurring when showing fast moving objects.
The set is future proof (for now) with all the connections you need, including a PC input and new networking standard for devices, called DLNA . Though there is a USB socket for showing your photos and video on the TV, only Sony cameras and camcorders are compatible, so I can't hook up my iPod or a USB memory device (except Sony Microvault).
Other features include a low energy mode, extensive ways to adjust the picture and sound, a swivel stand, a Top-Up TV slot and a photo frame function. The on-screen menu is the best I have seen and easy to use.
Personally, the styling is disappointing by Sony standards and it looks very different in real life from the photos. Overall the design is low key rather than striking. The remote control, considering this is a mid-range model, is light and flimsy. As the case with flat screen TVs, the sound is generally only acceptable.
Overall, this is an excellent Sony TV with the latest Sony Bravia 3 engine.
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91 of 96 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, 16 Mar 2009
This review is from: Sony Bravia KDL32V5500U 32-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview (Electronics)
Got this TV first class delivered, brilliant service by amazon. Thought I would wait a little longer and spend the extra money on this TV, due to the Bravia Engine 3 technology, and i can say it was definately worth it. I have a ps3 connect via HDMI and they both work great together, TV has same GUI as ps3 and picture quality is sublime! I was going to buy a samsung but im glad i bought this, It has a great finish and slim compared to other full hd tv's..totally recommended!
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