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| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 8909
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 23.2
Dimensions (in): 33.9 x 21.9 x 8.7
MPN: KDL26S3000U
Model: KDL26S3000U
EAN: 4905524449761
ASIN: B000VZC2DM
Release Date: September 12, 2007
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Showing reviews 26-30 of 37
 KDL26S3000 Vs KDL26T3000 May 4, 2008
B. Pritchard (Manchester, U.K.)
319 out of 324 found this review helpful
Re: KDL26S3000 Vs KDL26T3000: br / br /As these two similar sets are often compared and pondered over by prospective buyers, I thought it would be good to base this review on their differences, and tell you why I chose this S-series model in the end: br / br /As one reviewer has pointed out, the T-series 'KDL26T3000' is available here on Amazon for a little more money than the S-series 'KDL26S3000' set. I personally used the comparison feature on Sony's website and came away thinking that I'd be happy to pay less for this S-series set, while knowing full well that it has slightly less features than the T-series. The main difference (not mentioned on the Sony site) is that this S-series uses a 'TN' panel and the T-series uses an S-PVA panel. TN panels are the cheapest LCD panels in use, and while I do accept that S-PVA panels have a wider viewing angle (178 vs 160 degrees) and an allegedly 'better' contrast ratio (I will touch on contrast ratios later on), it is an industry recognised fact that they also have a worse response time than TN panels. I think this makes TN panels better for gaming and watching fast moving action. In fact, many LAN party gamers swear by TN panel monitors for this very reason. S-PVA panels also suffer more from colour inversion - as you move your head the colours change. Some people find they don't notice this, or that it doesn't bother them, but I have noticed it on other people's sets/monitors. TN panels suffer this to a much lesser degree. br / br /Also, I view this TV from one position, like most 'bedroom sets' I watch it from my bed - so the slight benefit of extra viewing angle is wasted on me. Besides, I think the viewing angle on this S-series (160 degrees) is perfectly sound...you really have to watch at a stupid angle before the picture grows paler..so there is another extra I need not pay for. Though I must admit, TN panels do have a much poorer vertical viewing angle, so if you like to lie/sit on the floor and look up towards the TV then you would be better off with the T-series and give this 'S' model a skip. The reason being is that if you look up towards the screen on a TN panel from a certain point (very low down), it will darken to the point of being impossible to watch. Luckily for me, I don't sit on the floor. br / br /As for the 'better' contrast ratio on the T-series....well all I will say on this is that the whole contrast ratio numbers game is an industry con. The most common professional and very expensive cinema projector in use today has a 500:1 contrast ratio...this model has both a 800:1 'on screen' contrast ratio and a 6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Would you be surprised to know that this is perfectly adequate and that all these 20000:1 and such numbers banded about in the industry is a whopping big lie? just Google the famous article 'The Contrast Ratio Game'...it will certainly shock you. So again, the T-series had nothing extra I needed in this respect. br / br /Apart from the different panel technology, the slightly dearer 'T' model includes a digital amplifier for the sound, while the S-series doesn't. Like most big gamers though, I use a dedicated surround system, so again I wasn't motivated to go with the 'T' model - besides, the sound is perfectly fine from this 'S' model set. Both sets use the same Virtual Dolby and BBE ViVA HD3D technology. br / br /Both models also use the 'Bravia Engine ' technology, unlike the very basic 'U-series' (KDL26U3000) model which you can also find on Amazon, and is often seen as a 'mega deal' in supermarkets. Stay away from this U-series..it is Sony's entry level series and the lack of a Bravia engine processor is a huge negative. The Bravia Engine is at the very heart of Sony TV's. It deals with colour reproduction, scaling and all sorts of weird and wonderful things...it is a must have feature. Both 'S' and 'T' include it, 'U' doesn't. This is perhaps the most important thing to remember when shopping for a Bravia TV in this lower price bracket. br / br /So I hope you now have a more informed choice; do the few extras of the T-series set appeal to you? If so, great...for only 30 or so more it is no big deal to take that plunge. But if like me you see that 30 as one more game to buy, or perhaps a couple of Blu-Ray movies, or even an extended warranty on this S-series set, and those T-series extra features don't appeal to you, then go with this S-series model. If you still can't make up your mind, try and get to see both models demonstrated in a store before you make your choice, but I have had my KDL26S3000 for a few days now and I can honestly say to you that it is amazing. I have played upscaled DVD's through it, PS3 games and real HD Blu-Ray movies in 1080i and 720p and I can honestly say they all look absolutely amazing. You will simply not go wrong with the Sony Bravia KDL26S3000, I whole heartedly recommend it.
Fabulous Telly! April 15, 2008
Ms. P. Byrne (Manchester, England)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Great looking set with wonderfully clear picture quality. br /Very quick simple to set up. Highly recommended. br /
The second set was excellent April 14, 2008
Jackie (Worcs, UK)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The first unit delivered failed to work out of the box: dead on arrival. However, I was impressed with the efficiency of the returns process and a replacement was receieved 2 days after the faulty unit. This is excellent. We already have a 20" Sony Bravia so there were no surprises with the functions, features and controls on the 26" Bravia. We find it easy to use and would recommend the excellent picture quality.
 Clouding Issue April 3, 2008
JD GEBBIE (Glasgow, Scotland)
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
I was initially highly impressed with this TV. That was until I adopted my favourite viewing position, which is lying on the floor in front of the TV. Viewed from slightly below, the picture is much darker and any dark areas in the image which is being viewed appear matt black / cloudy. I now understand this problem is known as mura. However if if you view from your armchair you will be well satisfied.
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