Sony - KDL52V5100 52 in. HDTV LCD TV
The Sony KDL52V5100 is a 52" screen that has beautifully performed for the past 2 years. While a lot of people complain about the fact that this is a 60Hz television, the fact is that even compared side by side with a 120Hz Sony tv that currently resides in an adjacent room, there is no noticeable difference in performance between the two. While this model has been discontinued, if we were in need of this particular size, we would not hesitate to purchase it based on the clarity of the picture and overall performance of the set over almost 3 yrs. Pros: Clarity of picture, clarity of sound, the ability to change settings on screen to adjust the screen size, switch between OTA antenna, satellite or cable. Ease of connectivity to various peripherals, ample inputs via HDMI to game consoles and laptops, and a host of inputs via regular cables. Internet upgrades via USB drive or Ethernet cable. DNLA system (optional) to connect set to internet and use the television as a giant computer screen. HD signals via OTA are clear, rich in color saturation and better than the HD signal provided via satellite. Reception will only be as good as the signal and OTA signals are not compressed, the difference is noticeable since there is no intermitten pixelation or freezing of the picture. It this last one is an issue the set is not to be blamed, but the signal being received. Cons: Much heavier set that newer models, but since we are not hauling around a 52" set, once placement has been chosen, it is no longer an issue. Hesitate to hang this set on the wall without a lot of support from heavy duty frames and solid studs. It sits on a stand in a huge opening above the fireplace. We throughly have enjoyed this television for the past couple of years and don't foresee 'upgrading' to a different model with more feature for many more years to come.
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Sparks, NV