Posts by billbillw

Quote: Originally Posted by serialmike Yep walmart should have an ex500 in your size for well under your budget. Walmart is still pretty flush with the 46", but the 55", although scarce, may be still available in some stores, and the...

OK, without having to sort through all 2700+ posts, can someone tell me which firmware is generally considered to have the least amount of HDDVD playback bugs? What about standard DVD bugs? I plan to only use my BH200 for HDDVD and...

Quote: Originally Posted by bean12 billbillw - how long did it take for Sony to ship the TV after they confirmed recipt of the serial number sticker? They got my information on Wens, but still have not shipped it. They received my...

BTW, my TV is getting delivered later today, YEAH! DBSchenker is very fast. 2 days from Chicago to ATL and out for delivery. Got the call this morning to set up a time.

Just curious if you explored Sony's replacement program for the SXRD. If your SXRD is exhibiting any of the optical block related problems (lowered contrast, color blobs or cast to portions of the image), then you can get a pretty good...

Sorry, but you guys are offering bad advice. Never bought a used car? Obviously not the best person to give advice when it comes to money. I'm glad you like paying top dollar for everything and can live with huge depreciation. There...

Quote: Originally Posted by rosh400 Thanks. I will start with Cburb's and take it from there. You might also download/burn a copy of the AVS 709 HD disc. See the subforum on Calibration for the thread and DL...

It really depends how much the discount is. In general, I don't think the discounts on Sony Style for their outlet/refurbished TVs is that great. You can often find better deals in the stores, especially if you have some of the big...

Quote: Originally Posted by rosh400 Thanks Waldorf. All -- any suggestions on calibration hardware and/or software? Unless you are super picky, I'd just take one of the calibrations posted in this thread and give it a try. If you...

Argh, the waiting is killing me! I want my 55EX500! I made a replacement deal with Sony a week ago Monday; Didn't get the serial sticker mailed until Wednesday; Because of Veterans Day, they didn't get the serial number sticker until...