 Sony KDL-32v4000 |
| Review Date: September 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: N. Jackson, Kent, England |
| Excellent picture; pretty good sound; very easy for this LCD TV newbie to set up and to operate, both TV reception and DVD / video recorders. I don't know enough about the market to make subtle comparisons with the competition but this gives much better results than most other TVs I've watched. Highly recommended. |
What a difference!
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| Review Date: October 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Hampshire Bookworm, Hampshire, England |
| Our ancient 24" CRT TV finally gave up the ghost and, as pensioners, we were forced to enter a whole new world of TV technology with much apprehension. Fortunately we seem to have made a great choice with this TV. In spite of choosing the free delivery option it arrived only 2 days after ordering. With the help of our son-in-law it was quickly assembled, connected up to our other equipment and ready to use. What a revelation! We cannot beleive the difference between the sharp, clear and colourful picture we now receive compared to the old set. The instruction book is very easy to understand and all the special features easy to access and genuinely useful. A great TV at an almost unbelievable price. Thank you Amazon. |
Great TV for a Great Price
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| Review Date: October 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D. Karena, Shropshire |
Sony KDL-32V4000 - 32" Widescreen HD Ready Bravia LCD TV - With Freeview
I spent a long time looking for a tv for my father who is 70, and the 15" Philips cathode t.v. though still brilliant picture quality was becoming a strain for him to watch.
So I did a lot of research and it was down to either a Sony or Toshiba.
There was no need for full 1080p as the input was going not to be HD for the bedroom just the in built freeview tuner and may be a sky box.
When I saw this and read the specs I was amazed at the price..lets just say its the best price I found compared to any of the other major retailers ..with free delivery.
Ordered the tv wednesday it arrived 7.30 on saturday by a happy citylink courier guy who said when i opened the door..got a nice new tv for you mate. Great Service.
But the best was yet to come. Unpacked the t.v. put the stand on pluged it in and connected the aerial...and in 6 minutes it was up and running.
And the picture quality through the in built tuner ..is amazing.
It picked up all channels using an the old aerial we have that is 25 years old...as i was worried we would need new digital aerial. All i can say is try your old aerial first before spending money on a digital aerial, you may not need one.
connected the sky box and the picture is just as good. have to say I turned down the backlight setting from 7 default to 5 as it less strain on the eyes..but that's a personal choice.
The sound is great too , more than enough for a bedroom, and even a living room as it was set-up and tested in the living room first.
And what I loved best..was that the instruction manual is all in English. Not a multi language book that sometimes comes with electronic goods.
So to round up this tv was a great buy at an amazing price with free delivery.
Just do a search on Tesco or Asda's site at the price and I think you will have a heart attack...and they even hadn't had delivery yet as the t.v. is that new ....
Amazon I thank thee lots .
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...for the apprehensive
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| Review Date: October 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Ben, West Yorks, UK |
As the above states, this is a quick review for anyone a touch apprehensive about ordering this product. I was in exactly the same boat but its one of the best descisions i've made recently. Ok i have upgraded from a 720p 19" LCD, so any 32" TV is going to outshine it but the quality is fantastic. The picture when running a 1080i signal through it is perfect, very sharp! Havn't got a bad word about it, great solid build quality and ample ports to get everything hooked up.
The price is amazing, very good value, Sony currently sell this for £549. A similarly priced TV on the highstreet at this size won't offer anything above 720p and a much poorer contrast ratio.
Great call on the price drop amazon, and i can't urge potential buyers enough, get this ordered, now! |
Very impressive goodwill gesture
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| Review Date: October 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mr. R. A. WEBLEY, UK |
I had previously owned the KDL32V2500 which died approx 2 months after the warranty ran out. At the time I didn't have the sense to take out the extended warranty. Anyhow, I contacted Sony re: this who were very helpful. About a week later Sony came back to me and offered me this TV, brand new for £200!!!! I was actually looking at the w4000 version, however after careful consideration of the offer made to me by Sony (which they didn't have to do)I accepted it. Very impressed with their Good will gesture.
I don't think there's anything that I can add really to the review as per Mr. M. S. Read, except that the 32v4000 completely blows my earlier 32v2500 model in terms of picture quality, and colour contrast, etc.
Very impressed with the product and Sony's customer care service.
I thought I should emphasise the gesture made by Sony because all too often the "big-boys" are slated for their lack of customer-centric practices. |
Delighted Customer!
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| Review Date: October 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mrs. H. C. Towill, Helensburgh, Scotland |
| Ordered this tv on Wednesday 15th October and opted for the free delivery so was not expecting it for at least another 7 days - however it was delivered this morning (Sat 18th October)to my delight! I had it up and running within an hour or so and it looks and sounds magnificent! I would have had it operational within 15 minutes if it wasn't for the fact that the instruction booklet didn't give any instructions as to how to connect to a "Sky" box,only a DVD or Video Recorder. However I just went online to their suggested website and easily accessed the relevant instructions. This is not really a criticism as most people with any knowledge would already have known what to do but as a novice I needed a bit more detailed instructions. I even managed to lift and screw it on to the stand on my own (I am a slender female) as it is so lightweight! One comment I will make is that I prefer the picture quality to be set at "Vivid" as opposed to "Standard" (which is recommended for Home viewing whereas the "Vivid" is recommended for shops displaying the tv)as it is a brighter picture. Well done Amazon again for an amazing service. I had been considering buying this tv for months and am so glad I took the plunge once the price fell. I am certainly no expert on techinical details no |
Fantastic
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| Review Date: September 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Ho, London |
Last year, I bought the (now discontinued?) KDL-32U2000 for myself, and was thrilled with it. I wanted a similar model for my mother, and, a couple of days ago, purchased the KDL-32V4000. Previously sceptical of getting an LCD TV at all (fearing that it would dominate the room), she has become an instant convert - delighted with both the excellent picture quality (amazing clarity, texture, and depth) and the sleek, elegant design.
I have to disagree with another reviewer, who disliked the shiny "piano black" finish and two-tone stand - in my opinion, both are stylish and tastefully understated; in any case, the surround is minimal, giving full focus to the screen. (The swivel stand is a useful feature, if you need to place your TV in an awkward space.)
I placed the order at midday on Monday, and received the TV at 9.15am the next day (sold direct by Amazon, though, not the current vendor); by 9.45, it was all up and running - could not be easier. Great value too, for a set of this outstanding quality (£429.99 on day of purchase). So far, we are 100% satisfied with this product. My only regret is that it's nearly £50 cheaper today! What more can I say? Buy one!
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Best sub 1080 on the market
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| Review Date: November 1, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mc Essex, BH22 0AT |
| Had I wanted a larger screen, would have paid the extra £200 for 1080hd. As an artist being critical of VISUALS, wanted the best picture for little money. After TrALLing other tv's came up with Toshiba contrast 2000-1. Settled on that, found the relatively new SONY 32KDLV4000 with a similar price and contrast(no contest)AMAZON WON hands down." Just to save you all looking for that better deal"Look no further. On time, on budget, and well over expectation on QUALITY!!!!!thanks Amazon.Mike EssexSony KDL-32V4000 - 32" Widescreen HD Ready Bravia LCD TV - With Freeview |
Great - Fantastic Picture
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| Review Date: November 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: G. Chapman, |
| After reading all the other reviews I can't add much. The main spec about this telly is its fantastic Contrast Ratio... 30,000 to 1. If you're not sure about buying this telly, make sure you check the alternative set has an equal or better contrast ratio. For those laymen out there, (I was one before I did some research) the higher the first number the better. With large screens one of the most annoying things is the dark colours and shades of dark greys/blacks not showing very well. This telly shines through with all the dark colours showing equal clarity as the light ones. |
Fantastic
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| Review Date: October 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. M. Davies, Staffordshire UK |
| I am so pleased I bought this television. I am over 60 and I had absolutely no problem setting it up for myself and it only took a few minutes too. Easily followed instructions accompanied by clear guidance so that I can use it to its full potential - Fantastic. Delivered by City Link, a huge thank you to their team. I was in the shower when the driver first tried to deliver early this morning so I missed him. I 'phoned City Link local office, spoke to their control and because he couldn't get the driver immediately he said he'd 'phone back. He did, and within the hour the driver had returned with my delivery. Friendly and helpful, now how's that for service - 10/10 from this customer. I couldn't be happier. |
Sony KDL-32V4000 - Brilliant
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| Review Date: October 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: P. Nixon, Swindon, England |
Absolutely brilliant. I had it set up and working in about 5 mins. The picture quality is crystal clear and the sound was a lot better than I imagined it would be. Call of Duty 4 for the PS3 looks and sounds amazing!
Great bargain as well. The Sony website has this new model for around £150 more. |
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