I though it would be a good time to start a new thread for this 2013 Sony model. It looks like the release of the 2013 Sony KDL-55W900A will be happening soon. I noticed that B&H Photo has a page for it on their web site as of today (2/17/2013). They are showing it as not available yet, but have it priced at $2798. Sony also has it up on their Sony Store site as "Coming Soon" but with no price. Below are a few links to some information on this new 2013 model.
Sony Lists it coming with 4 pairs of glasses. I guess that is the reason for the price increase. B&H's listing may be unofficial as well. I do think this set is more likely to arrive in March vs April.
$3000 for an edge lit that is only 55 inches is insane. Did we ever find out if this is active or passive 3D? Better spent on the full array 55HX950 before they are all gone.
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$3000 for an edge lit that is only 55 inches is insane. Did we ever find out if this is active or passive 3D? Better spent on the full array 55HX950 before they are all gone.
That's why I picked up a XBR-950HX now...may be the last full array set. BTW really like the PQ of the 950. I do not see any problems on this set. 100% happy. Of course I haven't tried 3D on this set maybe this weekend.
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That's why I picked up a XBR-950HX now...may be the last full array set. BTW really like the PQ of the 950. I do not see any problems on this set. 100% happy. Of course I haven't tried 3D on this set maybe this weekend.
Not officially discontinued, but done producing new ones. Sony's business model all along with the HX950 was to produce fewer sets to keep the price high through the product cycle. Half way through, price is essentially the same, so it's working for them so far.
As far as I know they are still in stock. I don't know,if they are making any new panels though of the 950....never know with Sony. Look at what happened with the 850 model
A 47 inch with passive 3-D, I guess LG made that. Not that care about 3-D too much but it would be much preferable if the W900 had passive technology, obviously for that.
Don't worry about prices. Competition will intensify this year as Chinese companies redouble their effort in the us market. During the financial crisis a lot of the stimulus money in China was invested in building LCD panel factories and LCD research. So now there is a huge overcapacity as well as improved quality. Chinese TV prices will plunge this year and their picture quality will be vastly improved, forcing Japanese and Korean companies to cut prices.
The W900 (and the 55/65 X900) are sets I'm pretty excited to see this year -- the resurrected "Triluminos" backlighting (using quantum dot vs. full-array RGB like on the XBR8) may be a factor contributing to its higher price. I'm excited to see whether it makes a real difference vs. a traditional edge-lit set like the HX850
Looks sweet on that Polish site. That price will definitely need to come down though before I'll bite on this one.
When is Sony going to learn that they can't keep trying to get a premium price for their TV's in such a competitive market. Samsung will contiue to kick their butts until someone in their marketing department sees the light.
Yeah that would alone make me stay away from it as my main TV. I kind of like the Local Dimming on my HX850. Sure having more zones would be great but overall, it makes a great job at what it does.
Yes local dimming is a must. Frame dimming dims the whole screen which is terrible! Those pictures make the tv look nice but what happend to the monolithic design. This makes me even more upset that I wasnt able to get the hx850. This w900a looks more like a samsung now... The picture quality better be significantly better than the hx850 for me to buy it because I think they took it step back in the design of the tv... The gorilla glass set sony apart for styling in my opinion. Simple black slab vs tacky chrome bezels and chrome stands. Sony's monolithic design reminded me of the JL Audio W7 subwoofer vs the tacky MTX 9500s. If anyone is familiar with car audio they will recognize those names. The W7 was simple design and had the best sound out there not mention how loud it got!!!
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Yes local dimming is a must. Frame dimming dims the whole screen which is terrible! Those pictures make the tv look nice but what happend to the monolithic design. This makes me even more upset that I wasnt able to get the hx850. This w900a looks more like a samsung now... The picture quality better be significantly better than the hx850 for me to buy it because I think they took it step back in the design of the tv... The gorilla glass set sony apart for styling in my opinion. Simple black slab vs tacky chrome bezels and chrome stands. Sony's monolithic design reminded me of the JL Audio W7 subwoofer vs the tacky MTX 9500s. If anyone is familiar with car audio they will recognize those names. The W7 was simple design and had the best sound out there not mention how loud it got!!!
I agree. Definitely a step backwards at least design cosmetic wise. Not sure I like the matte screen and bezel compared to the one sheet of gorilla glass on the 850 and 950s.... And don't even get me started on the x900v2 and those silly looking speakers. If the w900a is one step back design wise, then the x900v2 is several leaps back. I would think anyone spending the amount the 55 or 65 models will cost would surely have already invested in an actual surround sound system.
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