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HeyZuZe

10:25 AM on 13 July, 2010

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Good Review Thanks

Just a couple of points

Missing info on response time (lag) which I think is an important point, especially with this particular model I believe

You said it is one of the best pictures for an Edge LED LCD yet you gave it 8 for picture presumable this is cos of the 3d crosstalk, what about separating the 2D and 3D image quality score thus giving a fairer representation.

I think it's a very interesting model from Sony, no monolithic design yet its obviously from the same ilk as its brethren, makes me wonder why?

on the the value side if you're willing to shop about and not just on Google, there are plenty of deals for this and the lager 46" which until just recently was available at a pre-order price.

Personally I think with more 3D models from Sony the actual retail prices will fall to the pre-order price very quickly, added to that with the hype of 3D falling until maybe 3D Gran Turismo or Killzone 3D kicks it up again I think by winter all 3D TV's will be a hell of a lot cheaper

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Metalex

11:09 AM on 13 July, 2010

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@HeyZuZe - not sure whether you're talking about pixel response time or input lag, but quite a few readers, including myself, have been asking for input lag figures for quite a while now. Despite staff member Ed saying in the Samsung UE55C8000 review comments that they would look into the issue, there is no indication that input lag figures will be introduced into reviews.

Regarding these wireless USB dongles, will any USB wireless adapter do, or does it have to be a specific Sony branded dongle (which will not doubt cost 3x as much)?

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MarioM

11:17 AM on 13 July, 2010

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A smaller Panasonic would be just great for me - I've tried the current ones in a shop and I was ready to buy it but it just won't fit in the lounge.

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HeyZuZe

11:32 AM on 13 July, 2010

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@Metalex

Sorry not be clear, i was indeed referring to Input Lag

Also I got told in a Sony Center that you do need to use there USB dongle, but that just might be to try and get me to buy one.

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betelgeus

2:20 PM on 13 July, 2010

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hmm the standard e version of this telly is under £600 pounds,what is the other £1000 spent on?a different processor worth a few quid?

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HeyZuZe

2:47 PM on 13 July, 2010

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@betelgeus

eh!

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ronesh amin

4:14 PM on 13 July, 2010

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"In other words, 3D continues to be very much a premium technology."

I disagree. Samsung have a Plasma 3D Ready TV with all the knobs and whistles on like its LED variants for as little as £1299 if you shop around a bit online (the PS50C7000). This is for a 50" plasma, which is an amazing price; and for it to be 3D ready as well, you really can't complain.

I just wish TR gets round to reviewing it soon; the rate they review TV's, the newer updated model comes out!

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tinyguy

10:13 PM on 8 August, 2010

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stunning tv...well worth the price...the picture in 2d is bootiful,and the 3d optional package that marks and spencers threw in with stuff worth over 500 pound is a bargain,that included 2 pairs of 3d glasses,a 3d transmitter,speaker bar,cloudy with a chance 3d blu ray and the sdp s470 3d blu ray player,stunning value.you would have to be a right picky so and so,not to get this package..

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Mike Price

12:26 PM on 28 August, 2010

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Currently available from Sony Centre, with 2 pairs of glasses, the transmitter, a Sony 3d Blu-Ray player and a 3D film, all for £1,299.00! Not bad - the 3D Blu-Ray is meant to be £299 by itself!

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Mooro

12:56 PM on 20 September, 2010

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I'm no tech-head (if that term even exists) so have no idea of most of the things said already. All I know is that I bought a 46HX803 last week and tested it using a Blue ray (via a decent Panasonic player and expensive HDMI cable) of Avatar and The Dark Knight and I must admit the picture was not as sharp and vibrant as my existing Samsung 46 inch LCD. The Sony is the stronger TV on paper so I was expecting at least the same quality if not a small uptick. Any suggestions? Is it the settings? I have the sharpness on max, is there an optimum setting for watching Blu-rays?

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Tink0027

10:15 PM on 9 January, 2011

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Well, this model is now available from Currys at £899 (retailing at £1699) in their sale.

Not sure how long they will be at this price, but although the Samsung 40" Internet TV is the same price, with the inclusion of it being 3D ready (without the sync bar and glasses) I think this is a very good buy at present.

Just wish i could get one.

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RussellB

1:21 PM on 15 January, 2012

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To be honest, the sound quality is absolutely PITIFUL and a total embarrassment. It is just as well I bought a soundbar within hours of buying this TV. Having said that, the picture quality is simply superb. What a pity Sony considers sound as the poor relation to pictures.

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Looked at as a 2D TV - which is actually what it is in its 'out of the box' state - the 40HX803 is pretty excellent, producing arguably the best pictures we’ve seen from an edge LED TV to date. So if you’re not interested in 3D, feel free to buy a 40HX803 and be extremely happy with your choice. If you are interested in 3D, though, the 40HX803 becomes a more considered purchase. For while its 3D pictures are far from the disaster area we’d been worried they might be, its problems with crosstalk noise still represent a substantial concern. Read full review

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By John Archer
Reviewed 13 July 2010
Updated 19 May 2011

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£898.95

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