As expected, the 32W5500 performs pretty much identically to its much more expensive 32E5500 sibling, and so represents an enticing prospect. What's more, when the 32W5500's pictures are good, they're really very good indeed, making it a truly attractive proposition for Sony die-hards.
The only problem for the 32W5500 is the existence of Samsung's 32B650 which, while not sounding as good, offers slightly more consistent pictures, a considerably more attractive design and a superior Internet service for roughly the same amount of money.Read full review
@Ahlan - Interesting, but I don't expect a TrustedReview review to go into the same depth as one from AVForums. They're aimed at two different audiences, and both are just as valid. Actually, I prefer the TR article, as I'm not interested in greyscale or colour accuracy, but how Movies and Freeview look on it.
I suppose it comes down to personal preference at the end of the day, but I don't feel one review invalidates (or is better then) the other.
@Greg - I think the design is functional & inoffensive. At this price point, I want all my money going into the best picture (and sound) performance as possible.
Well I have kept my eye on SONY's North American 32XBR line for about 5 years, A few weeks ago I jumped in on the deep discounts for an 32XBR9 -- at what I assumed will be about 1/2 the price of the new E series. Note that this TV lacks USB video, audio jack, Bravia Engine 3, ethernet, and perhaps more ! -- "international product content games here" !
Anyway. I have digital cable service , but few HD channels.
* The set is quite beautiful at its best.
* But black challenges were evidient in the Dr Who "marathon" where dark skins tones were off-grey ... the kind of thing that you get when you try to recover an underexposed image with Photoshop.
* The glare-free screen is an unexpected bonus as my aging eyes were just starting to feel the distraction of lamp glare from our OLD SD set.
On close, it is a very fine set. The selection of 'screen fill modes" is extensive. The full-screen presentation of my best 1920 x 1080 "cropped" photos are really outstanding. Even so, I am left wondering what forces were behind this move to 16 x 9 et al. I am tempted to say that this "revolution" may have been too much , too soon. I love technology, but as a photographer, I am less sure that we had to spend trillions around the world on this technology. Well OK .. I will take some time to check out the story on wiki!
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