Sony - BRAVIA 50" KDF-50E3000 1080p Rear-Projection LCD HDTV Review Summary

The Sony Bravia 50” KDF-50E3000-1080 Rear Projection HDTV is one of the most highly rated televisions on our site and there are many reasons why. First of all, and most importantly is the “beautiful” and “crystal clear” image on the television. “It’s like being at the movies” raves one reviewer who enjoys quality. Our reviewers also noted, however, that the Sony Bravia is “easy to use” even for those “over the 50 year old age bracket.” The chief complaint? The remote is too big. Cosytreasure also shares, "Isn't as thin as an lcd or plasma and it's not wall mountable, but we had a beautiful entertainment center we still wanted to use, so that wasn't a problem for us." Want to compare? Go right ahead, we’ve got many more Flat Panel TV ratings.
76% of people rated Sony - BRAVIA 50" KDF-50E3000 1080p Rear-Projection LCD HDTV as 5 stars
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not rich, DVR user, pc-user, tech geek, very happy with this product, noticing the details

AUG
24
2007
After months of trying to play Guitar Hero on a 27" tube tv, my boyfriend and I decided it was time for an upgrade.  We spent a long time looking at LCDs, plasmas, and rear-projection DLPs.  After weighing the pros and cons of each type (plasmas had image burn danger, but beautiful colors; LCDS had slow response time in gaming, but a slim design; and rear-projection tvs have a burdensome thickness, but virtually no danger of image burn or slow response time) we decided that a rear-projection was right for our needs.  (We need gaming capabilities, and I have a tendency to leave the tv on... review »
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5 star rating
sullenpuppet
Denver, CO



6
helpful
votes
a person who enjoys quality, not rich, cable user, practical, a bargain hunter, married, appreciative of good service

NOV
29
2007
We just bought this Sony Projection LCD. It has a great picture! It's easy to use even for us in the over 50 age bracket. Research told us that these are less likely to break, and if they do, repairs are resonable. It set up easily with our cable, vcr/dvd, and surroud sound. We also found you can get more for you money inch wise if you want a big screen. Isn't as thin as an lcd or plasma and it's not wall mountable, but we had a beautiful entertainment center we still wanted to use, so that wasn't a problem for us. It's light enough for me to slide out and dust behind on my own. The only draw back... review »
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4 star rating
cozytreasure
Smock, PA



2
helpful
votes
somewhat tech savvy

MAY
30
2009

I bought this TV back in November, I almost bought the upper level SXRD model but in the end I decided to stick with the cheaper version. Oh and was I ever surprised. I of course haven't been able to compare the two TVs but I just gotta say my image is nothing short of stunning. Watching movies from an HD source, or just watching HD sports is mind blowing. I just got a Wii and hooked it up via component cables and I don't think I have ever seen Wii sports look that good.
The real surprise though, something which some reviewers have complained about, is the SD image. I was prepared to grimace every...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
sravani
Santa Clara, CA



2
helpful
votes
DVR user, not rich, cable user, first-time LCD buyer, practical

NOV
28
2007
This was first LCD purchase and couldn't be happier. we have this mounted on the wall and the picture is amazing sitting about 14ft away right now it's just hooked up through component cable so i don't get the full 1080p but hopefully will be getting a blu-ray player soon to get full potential from this tv
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5 star rating
reviewer
mike2246
Lincoln Park, MI



2
helpful
votes
somewhat tech savvy

FEB
1
2008
The best tv I've ever owned.  The picture is crystal clear, have had no problems with broken pixels (like I've read on a few other reviews), and is just plain huge.  This tv was a great addition.
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5 star rating
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talkstoaminals
Anderson, SC



2
helpful
votes
a bargain hunter, technically challenged, budget conscious, cost-conscious, a person who enjoys quality

FEB
18
2008
I got one of these for Christmas and I am tickled pink with it.  This sucker is huge, yet the picture is unbelieveably sharp and clear.  Great entertainment value.
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5 star rating
reviewer
circlegridder
Roseville, MI



1
helpful
vote
a techie

MAY
7
2009

Good TV.  I got an excellent deal on it and it had great picture quality.  The screen size is perfect and it is easy to set up.  Can't ask for more.


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5 star rating
2009 Contributor
btwd
Chicago, IL



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a bargain hunter, technically challenged

JUL
26
2008
LAST OCTOBER WE WERE JUST STARTING TO LOOK FOR A LARGER SCREENED TV WHEN WE CAME ACROSS THE SONY BRAVIAS THEY WERE GOING TO DISCONTINUE.  WELL WE FOUND THEY WERE CLEARING THEM OUT ACROSS ALL ELECTRIC STORES  IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS.  CIRCUIT CITY CAME UP WITH A 3-4 DAY SPECIAL OF $1248. BUT WE COULDN'T MAKE THE 120 MILE DRIVE IN TIME. WE LIVE IN THE MIDDLE OF KANSAS (THE DESOLATE PART) WHERE WALMART RULES.  SO WE WENT TO LOOK AT THE SPECIALS AT OTHER STORES CLOSER TO OUR HOME AND COULD NOT FIND ONE OF THE QUALITIES WE LIKED IN THE SONY BRAVIA.  THIS IS A DLP 50" WITH EASY PLUG IN OPTIONS. ... review »
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5 star rating
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JUDITHMANUEL
HARPER, KS



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a bargain hunter

OCT
6
2009

the sony bravia 50 inch lcd hdtv is really a bargain......  i recently bought one on an auction site......  lets just say i got a very very very good price....... the picture quality for this tv is unbelievable. for it being a rear projection television you  will be very happy.... if you just looked at the picture quality and did not know that it was rear projection you would never guess that it was.       i have three other flatscreen televisions in my home and they are lcd , plasma, and organic led televisions and the sonys picture quality is almost better than the plasma,  and it was...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Writer
codythebug
Indiantown, FL



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a bargain hunter, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate, lipgloss only, into trying new things

MAY
1
2009

We have had the Sonia Bravia TV for almost 5 months now, and I just love it! It works great so far and the picture quality is very superior and we could make out a vast difference compared to our old flat screen tube TV. For expample - you can see every single hair on a persons head individually! It is THAT clear. The screen is super huge 50" so, of course watching it is wonderful. The colors are vibrant and clear. If you have a Blue Ray player too, then you are in for a treat!! The remote is sleek and very easy to use. The TV itself is not too heavy but it is not light either, two poeple are...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
cocochoco
Aldie, VA



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a bargain hunter, computer literate, pro-breastfeeding, married, Practical, a busy person, Experienced Parent, will pay for quality

MAY
3
2009

We bought the Sony - BRAVIA 50" KDF-50E3000 1080p Rear-Projection LCD HDTV to replace another brand we had for 5 years that we had tons of problems with.  The Sony Bravia has never given us any problems and we are very impressed with the picture quality.  When we first bought it, we rented a HD DVD about ocean life.  I felt like I was in the ocean with the filmmakers, the picture was beautiful and very realistic.  We really enjoy watching movies on the TV and my kids love the crisp picture their cartoon have now.  I've seen problems reported with the remote, but we didn't notice any problem...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
AtoZmommy
Longmont, CO



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a bargain hunter, computer literate, Mr. Fix-it, cost-conscious, not rich, fuel-conscious, Every day computer user

DEC
6
2008

This is a great TV. We looked around a lot and thought about all the limitations of plasma, lcd, projection. Although it would have been nice to get something thin to hang on the wall, this rear projection is the best of all worlds. It has a great picture especially on our PS3 with Blue-Ray (just awesome). Everbody in the room can see it (there is great viewing angles). Not worried about plasma burnout or heat or reflection from windows. The sound is good even without being hooked up to our home theater system.

The price is great too, because the rear-projection DLP's are cheaper to buy & fix (although...

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4 star rating
reviewer
LMWestwind
Sylvania, OH



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DEC
23
2008
I purchased this Sanyo Bravia 50" LCD HDTV in Nov07 during the Thanksgiving Sale and was sold. The TV I went to purchase was sold out and was introduced to this television by a Sears Sales Associate. The HD makes you feel like you're right in the stands at a sporting event or at the movie theatre with the family. ThisHD TV lets you take full advantage of HD sources such as Blue Ray and Game Systems.The picture quality is clear, smooth and vibarant, user friendly menu usage, and space efficent. I also purchased a Sanyo Home Theater System.. Wow... words can not explain what an experience watching... review »
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5 star rating
reviewer
johnishappy
Allen Park, MI



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a bargain hunter, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

NOV
26
2008
My old Rear projection TV had broken and I needed to replace the TV and still have it fit in an expensive entertainment center.  You hear so much about Plasma and LCD,  I didn't realize they still sold rear projection.   They can't be hung on the wall, but they aren't bulky like the old projection TVs.   Rear projection not only gives you a better buy (more inches for the buck), it allows you to fit a larger screen into an open space (such as an entertainment center) because they are more square.   I have a 50 inch in a space where I could only put a 46 inch plasma.   The picture, by... review »
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5 star rating
reviewer
osumsugw
Burton, MI



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an early adopter

SEP
6
2009

I was in a meeting at the place of my work and standing listening to the meeting I was standing next to the bravia tvs. The first thing that I notice wast the picture, it had from what I notice crystal clear looking picture. I have never heard or even noticed this brand of tv before. The sound was great too. So I am thinking the next time my household is thinking about buying another tv I going to consider one of these for my next purchase.


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5 star rating
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iceage
Billings, MT



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