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 Pricey? July 26, 2010
Linda M. Stouch (Reading PA)
Don't understand why e1 keeps saying this TV is pricey. Just purchased one yesterday from Best Buy who was running a special to get rid of their Sony surround sound units with wires. For the TV AND Blue Ray Player & Sony surround sound, including PA's 6% sales tax, it was $1670. Now that is not cheap. But it's not out of hand compared to other TV's and packages. I hope it lasts as long as the Sony Console that we purchased in 1989 for $999.
Still the king July 24, 2010
viper4ever
Pro's
-Amazing picture in gaming and 1080p blu-ray quality video
-Matte screen, extremely helpful in preventing glare
-multitude of methods to adjust picture settings, even though the picture looks amazing right out of the box.
-Speakers are adequate
-Price is sweet considering this is still one of the best tv's of all time.
-Get full 18 month warranty
-Motion processing does its job well, and works well in fast action.
Cons
-Menu system has shown its age compared to the newer models, but its a minor issue
-SD, 720p, and 1080i broadcasting can look horrible on this tv, as well as any other lower quality video or gaming, such as the playstation 1 or 2 but thats not the tv's fault. (just thought you should know)
-This tv is pretty thick,and there might be people who don't like that, but it doesn't bother me.
-A lot of useless features that i didn't find useful, such as looking at pictures, and streaming music (but you need an Ethernet cable and modem to be able to do it)
Now the top question you all are thinking.
Is the tv worth the money?, the answer is hell yes. for being 2008 model it is better than any LED tv on the market today.
 Sony Bravia June 30, 2010
butte
We love our new Sony!! It was delivered very quickly and their customer support people were great.
KDL-46XBR8 June 28, 2010
Aaron J. Palfy (Mars)
First off, OneCall and Conway delivery were excellent to deal with. As someone stated before in a previous review, I received an email, then a follow-up call after purchasing from Amazon. No problems with shipping either. Now for the TV... Back in December of last year, I had purchased a Vizio (551XVT) from Costco. I had that TV for 3 months, then returned it because it had "shadowing" on the screen. Basically, there was a blemish in the middle of my 55" that I couldn't tolerate since I shelled out 2K. It was a good TV, not great. I then decided to try an LG (55LH90) which was also a good TV, even better than the Vizio. I decided I was going to keep that until I saw this TV drop in price dramatically. Both of the previous Tv's had the local dimming/backlit like this one, but the difference is Sony's red, green and blue bulbs that I think make a difference in picture quality. Everyone's taste is different and people will tell you that their TV rivals anyone else's...blah,blah,blah. I'm not one to go and brag about a purchase, but I will tell you to check this TV out as it is worth the price. It's two years old, but I can tell you it's as good as the LCD's/ Plasmas that are coming out today. I researched mainly LCD's because glare is an issue in my living room. No problem there as this TV has a matte screen. Ironically, I was looking at the new models this year and many of them have the ultra-clear panel, which is glossy. I think the 3-d Tv's are nice, but to me, if I'm going to watch 3-D, it will be in a theater, not in my home. Plus, there isn't much content out right now to justify dropping 3-4k. Once I got this TV hooked up and got the settings to my liking, I was very impressed and happy that I waited. It probably won't be in stores anymore as it is 2 years old. But, see for yourself, read all the other reviews and go to CNet too as they gave this TV a really good score. I am very picky and don't have any quams about returning products if their not up to my standards. I ordered this blindly and would definately recommend it. PS3 and Hi-Def are gorgeous...
Everything everyone said it would be June 28, 2010
Richard J. Breed (SHREWSBURY, MA, US)
I did lots of research. Lots. I didn't realize the impact of "backlit-LED" on picture quality because, frankly, I don't know many people who have HDTV.
SONY corporation is somewhat variable in their product lines, but their televisions have always been top-rated. I have owned five (5) TVs in my lifetime; three have been Sony.
So saying, I remember going to a [big box retail store] and looking at other brands in the [upper level] viewing room. I kept looking at the XBR8 and thinking "Goodness! That looks like a moving photograph!". Then, of course, the set was discontinued. Panic ensued. Amazon, as per its usual amazing self, had it for sale via a third-party vendor.
Got the thing. Put it up. Put on a blu-ray disk. Gasped. Maybe a little more bass would be nice, but the sound quality is good (especially since I'm deaf in one ear). Even the cable-guy who came in said "That's an incredible picture!"
The price was right. The time was right. I hope more manufacturers learn how to make local-dimming, backlit-LED sets. Nothin' like 'em, except for plasma, which are energy hogs with a limited life span.
I love this set, and I'm very, very happy with it. I understand SONY is coming out with another backlit LED this year [2010], but I'm not sure if it's an HX or an NX series.
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