The OFFICIAL KD-36XS955 Thread... - Page 2

...ahhhh..the sweet, sweet smell of vindication....and yes it's pixely...suspiciously like my old 510...brrrrrr

Hi JB,
Actually , the manual is for all 3 ( 30" + 34" + 36" ).
I couldn`t tell , it realy was a very quick look.
But I did go through the menus and I went to the video mode and selected "standard" and then hit reset just to get every thing back to factory spec`s and it still looked dark.
Yes , you can make it brighter , but compaired to other Sony`s with equal settings , it just seemed a little to dark.
Y`a , the remote is a "cheapy" .
Have you downloaded the manual ? If not give it a try , even in the manual it states the differances between the 36" and the 30" + 34 ".
O and there seems be be a 4th mode of "stretching" something that the 960 is missing (I think) and you can save seperate settings for each input.
Realy check out the manual , I wouldn`t have ya download something for nothin , honest
I didn`t notice any specs or pixelization , put I think it was to dark to notice that anyway.
I`m going to check it out again in few days, but please get back to me about the manual !
Take care ,
Gary

Yikes. This doesn't exactly leave me overflowing with enthusiasm about my pre-order.

..maybe he meant to say only compare sets if it supports my point of view...

Well, there is only the review of the KV-30HS420 which should be pretty similar to the 34" HS420 and the review of the KD-34XBR960 so far.

http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KV_30HS...?tag=pdtl-list

http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KD_34XB...?tag=pdtl-list

Yes, this was established days ago.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...90#post4220890

I can't wait to see one and finally hear the reviews. I've been waiting for a TV to replace my 36XBR200. It's been great and has served me well for the last 6 years. I've been using it to watch HD programming and it looks great, even though it's not an HD TV.

Anyways, the size is great for me. Any 16:9 is too small and I don't want plasma or DLP. So this might be my answer!

Keeping my fingers crossed.

Russ

Well, yeah, his and mine, and my buddy, and my co-worker (who owns the 910). As stated in a different thread. The 955 is suppose to use the same tech as the 910. My co-worker and a friend stated that my 960 looks better than his 910. 2nd gen stuff (grill/software/firmware/hardware/whatever).

I'm not saying the 955 is going to look 'bad'. I think my co-workers 910 looks damn good. I'm just saying that between the 2, (and this isn't even right next to each other or at the same time... this is driving from one house to the next)... all 3 of us universally agree hands down, without question, the 960 looks better. Not the same. That's the whole reason I bought it. Because it does look better. If the 955 looked better, I would have bought it, instead.

I'm not dissing the 955, but I think JBW is living in his own little world. (Just my opinion, sorry dude - Feel free to send me death threats or poetry - just kidding! Seriously, no poetry.)



I'm not going to dispute this. It probably is... I just don't want some newbie thinking he is getting the very best pq possible, when it's really the very best 4:3 pq. I'll bet the 955 is a great tv! It's just not the best PQ possible. If it was, it would cost a couple hundred $$$ more.

-C
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You can see it here...at least for the 34" model.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mGaAllV...display=XL#Tab

I would kill for the KD-30SX955 to replace my TERRIBLE samsung TX-P I can't wait for them to release this TV I saw crutchfield and sony have them in but I haven't found any stores in my area that have them yet.

Description of 36xs955 states "digital cable ready with cable card." Cable company does not have a card. Can I use their digital STB instead?

yes, but you would connect the digital STB to the HDMI port or the component ports.

I always try to stay neutral and usually downplay some of these posts. I was just at CC to get a couple of cables I need for my new DVD player.

They had the 955 on the floor right next to the 960. Yes, the cabinets look identical. Yes, the crappy feed on the 955 looked better than the super crappy feed on the 960. I can tell you that no way does my 960 picture look like the one I just saw at CC. The 955 is a great set I'm sure but if you really think it has a better picture than the 960, I think you are very fooled.

They are both great set's for sure...

I don't know what consumers are supposed to do? The feeds in these stores are just aweful. Thank God my 960 does not look like the one I just happened upon and you better hope the 955 does not look like the one right next to it.

-Rick

I am saying that I could "jiggle" the cable on the back of the 960 and the picture would fade in and out.. How can you judge a tube with connections and feeds like this?

I made them play several DVD's on the 960 when I was shopping. I did not even begin to try to make a decision based on the feed coming into the TV.

Good-Luck with a fine 955. I'm sure it is a very good set.

Actually, he said that one had a "crappy feed" while the other had a "super crappy feed"

So that would make it an apples and oranges comparison.

Bob

Have had a 34" 955 for a couple of weeks. Absolutely amazing picture.

Just got ESPNHD on TWC and the PQ is unbelievable. I am sitting out in my den watching this tv, with a Hitachi 60v500 in the living room. It is that great. (in the den I can sit 6-8 ft away, perfect for watching)

Debated between the 955 and the 960. Only thing I may miss is the firewire.

I just placed my order for the KD-36XS955.

If you are or become an Agoraquest.com member (free) you can get the set (without the stand) w/no tax, no shipping charge (includes white glove delivery), and at a price significantly less than the listed 1699. Just look in their group buy section of the board.

Just thought I'd pass it along.

bestbuy has it in most stores the 34in version

Stupid question, but can this set convert everything to 1080i?

I had the same question re:30xs955. Here is the email exchange I had with Sony

Question: "The availability date for this item has changed from "on or about September 1" to "not yet available". Could you give me a idea when this model will be shipping? Thank you"


Answer:" The KD-30XS955 30" Widescreen FD Trinitron WEGA HDTV is currently available online for purchase at SonyStyle.com. Shipping date is not available. We will notify you by email when this product has shipped to you. We will notify the Shipping date when you had purchased the Television from our site"

I thought I asked a very direct question. The response was worthy of a politician.