... I have always been a fan of the Sony brand and it was a brand that I have always trusted with other electrical equipment such as my camera so I decided to buy a Sony TV.
About the TV
I purchased the 32" TV. I was a little worried it would be a bit too big but to step up from the 28" ... Read review
The Sony KDL-32S5500 is a 32" flatscreen LCD Television which is HD-Ready and features an ... more
integrated digital 'Freeview' tuner, 3 HDMI inputs - ideal for Blu-ray/DVD or games consoles, and a USB socket for MP3 music or JPEG photo playback from memory sticks, flash drives or portable MP3 players.
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this versatile TV. Thanks to Bravia Engine 2 picture enhancement technology, it delivers stunning picture clarity, colour, depth and definition, while the 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio ensures deep, cinema-like blacks.Aside from being HD-ready and having built-in Freeview, this sleekly designed machine features Scene Select, allowing you to easily adapt the picture and sound settings to best suit what you're watching.Three HDMI inputs make it simple to connect to High Definition sources such as Blu-ray Disc and PlayStation3. You can also share your favourite photos and music on the big screen with the easy-to-use USB Photo Viewer and Music Player.Smart, simple and very affordable, it can also save energy through a number of built-in eco-settings.
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resolution and an HD Freeview tuner, this compact screen is one of the best TVs around. BRAVIA Engine 2 guarantees improved contrast, brighter colours and clearer pictures, while 24p compatibility allows you to enjoy a cinema-like experience at home.Meanwhile, the KDL 32S5600E's extensive set of connectors, including three HDMi sockets, two scart jacks and a USB port, really open up the possibilities. Last but not least, the Sony KDL-32S5600E is equipped with a number of power-saving features to provide unrivalled performances while consuming very little energy.
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replacements 100% guaranteed money back if not entirely satisfied. Put-Batteries-In-And-Go (This remote has been made for this Tv / Dvd / Freeview box etc, only,so no setup required, no codes to put in) Specifically manufactured in our factory for this make/model. Every remote control is tested before it is dispatched. Our remotes are NOT universal - so you do not need to set them up or put codes into them, just put your batteries in and off you go. Each remote is generically made for the specific DVD / TV / Freeview.
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No Setup - Just put your batteries in and off you go. Our remote controls are generic ... more
replacements 100% guaranteed money back if not entirely satisfied. Put-Batteries-In-And-Go (This remote has been made for this Tv / Dvd / Freeview box etc, only,so no setup required, no codes to put in) Specifically manufactured in our factory for this make/model. Every remote control is tested before it is dispatched. Our remotes are NOT universal - so you do not need to set them up or put codes into them, just put your batteries in and off you go. Each remote is generically made for the specific DVD / TV / Freeview.
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Advantages: Good picture quality, easy to use Disadvantages: Limited features
...been a fan of the Sony brand and it was a brand that I have always trusted with other electrical equipment such as my camera so I decided to buy a Sony TV.
==About the TV==
I purchased the 32" TV. I was a little worried it would be a bit too big but to step up from the 28" models it was only another £60 so I decided bigger would be better! The TV itself is black in colour and I decided to buy a black glass ... ...
This model is and HD ready LCD TV. High definition TV's offer a far better picture quality compared to the old standard definition. It also has an integrated digital tuner and freeview. When the digital switchover finally comes into force I will be up and running already. It also meant I could get rid of my ugly little silver freeview box that I used to use with my old TV.
There are plenty of connection in the rear ... more
When my old faithful big box of a TV finally gave up the ghost a year ago I began my search for a new TV. I have always been a fan of the Sony brand and it was a brand that I have always trusted with other electrical equipment such as my camera so I decided to buy a Sony TV.
About the TV
I purchased the 32" TV. I was a little worried it would be a bit too big but to step up from the 28" models it was only another £60 so I decided bigger would be better! The TV itself is black in colour and I decided to buy a black glass stand to go with it, together they looked really smart!
This model is and HD ready LCD TV. High definition TV's offer a far better picture quality compared to the old standard definition. It also has an integrated digital tuner and freeview. When the digital switchover finally comes into force I will be up and running already. It also meant I could get rid of my ugly little silver freeview box that I used to use with my old TV.
There are plenty of connection in the rear of the TV for connecting your separate components. You have two HDMI sockets, two scart sockets, one component input, one S composite video input and PC input.
One of Sony's main selling points of their TVs is the Bravia engine. This is their picture enhancement technology and reduces colour distortion, smooths motion and overall give a much clearer picture.
This TV comes with a smart black remote which feels like it is good quality. I have seen TVs that friends have purchased which look really smart but have a horrible grey tacky remote to go with them! You can access all the usual features from the remote to adjust picture and sound settings. There is also a one touch button which brings up a list of digital programmes and acts like a TV guide.
My experience
First impressions were good as far as the looks of the TV. I was used to the traditional silver TVs but in black it looks really smart. I was also amazed at how light it was, my old TV took two men to carry and I could lift this one easily myself!
The initial setup was easy and full instructions were given to on screen. This mainly included setting up your digital channel list and tuning the TV. Once tuned it was time to see if the picture really was worth all the hype! In one word yes! I was amazed at how clear the picture was and how vibrant all the colours looked, I had been missing out all these years!
The sound was also pretty good on the TV. You can adjust the sound by bass and treble etc or choose a sound effect pre-programmed on the TV. These include standard, dynamic and Dolby Virtual. I prefer to set up my own sound settings though. Whilst the sound was good I decided to buy a surround sound system for watching films and this makes the whole film experience amazing!
You can set up the picture yourself by adjusting brightness and contrast etc. Like the sound there are also pre-programmed settings. By switching to the vivid setting the picture became a lot crisper and brighter and this is my setting of choice.
You can edit your digital channels via the onscreen menus. I have found this really handy as you can delete channels you don't want on your programme list. If I retune my TV I go through the list and delete channels I don't want to watch such as QVC and Bid TV!
I have noticed lately though that certain fast moving pictures such as scenes with moving water tend to become a bit 'pixcelated'. I don't have any problems watching DVDs so I put this down to the digital signal quality. As with many LCD TVs the further away you can sit from it the better. If you sit too close the picture does seem a bit grainy.
Price
Now this is the painful bit for me! I paid £799.99 for this TV in Currys just over a year ago. After a quick internet search you can now buy these TVs for half this price at around £400! Oh well!
Summary
After a year the TV is still going strong. The picture quality is really good and the colours are bright and vibrant. I have used many different accessories on this TV and the one that really brought the TV to its full potential was the Playstation 3. Linked up with an HDMI cable the high definition function of the TV really shone through and the picture was amazing.
Overall I would say that if you can get this TV now for £400 then it is a real bargain! The functions on the TV aren't brilliant and the user adjustments are somewhat limited but overall I have been really pleased with this TV and highly recommend it.
Advantages: great theatre mode, surround sound and integrated sounds and picture quality Disadvantages: nothing
...as its part of the Sony BRAVIA range. The looks are clean, sharp and uncomplicated and i'm still amazed at the size of it. i swear that this is larger than my own 32 inch LCD from JVC. My friend is very happy with it, especially the picture and sound quality. The speakers are excellent and provide a very good base to anything your watching, particularly movies. The picture quality is very good but could be improved upon judging on other LCDs i've ... ...paying just to get that. Theatre mode picture setting is something we mucked around with and if you want cinema music at home you can't go wrong with this feature. With 1366x768 pixels its no wonder it has great picture quality contrast of 8000:1 doesn't hurt either!
It comes with digital tv cable and terrestrial tuners so in effect you can get freeview which is handy and a pc input will turn this baby into an expensive pc monitor for gaming and ...
thewhitewolf 15.08.2007
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Product details
Manufacturer
Sony
Brightness in Candela/m²
450
Contrast Ratio (X:1)
8000
DVB-C
No, Yes, DVB-C (MPEG2)
DVB-S
No
DVB-T
with Digital Tuner, DVB-T (MPEG2)
DVD Player / Recorder
No
DVI Interface
No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
No, Yes
Energy Savings Trust Feature
No, Yes
Full HD
without Full HD (1080p)
HD ready
HD Ready
HD Tuner
No
HDMI Interface
with HDMI
Horizontal Resolution in Pixel
1366
Loudspeakers
with Loudspeakers
Memory Stick
No
Number of Scart Interfaces
2
Reflection Angle
178 degree(s)
Response Time in ms
8
Screen Format
16:9
Screen Size in cm
81 cm
Screen Size in Inches
32 in
Secure Digital Card
No
Type of Monitor
LCD
USB
No
Vertical Resolution in Pixel
768
YUV Interface
Yes
Depth in cm
10
Frequency
50 Hertz
Front AV Interface
No
Height in cm
53 cm
Number of HDMI Inputs
3
PC Interface
Yes
Picture and Picture (PAP)
No
Picture and Text (PAT)
No
Picture in Picture (PIP)
No, 1 Tuner PIP
Power Consumption in Watts
149
Power Consumption Standby in Watts
0.3
VGA / D-Sub Interface
Yes
Weight in kg
16.5, 14
Width in cm
79
LED Backlight
without LED Backlight
DLNA certified
No
Energy Saving Trust Feature
Yes
HDMI
Yes
HDTV
No
Headphone Output
Yes
Internet Access
NO WEB CONTENT ACCESS
Number of Common Interface (CI) Slots
1
RMS Wattage
20
S-Video
Yes
VESA Norm
VESA 200 x 200
MPN
KDL32S3000U, KDL-32S3000E
EAN
4905524390087, 4905524390063
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31/05/2007
Manufacturer's product description
BRAVIA S-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance contrast, dynamically improve color, and reduce image flicker.
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