When are the 2007 Sony SXRD TV's coming out?

Sony recently put the A2020 series on their site, for shipment mid-March. On their web page, the specifications are identical, but it's entirely possible there are some changes "under the hood." These may or may not incorporate HDMI 1.3.

If you want their true "next generation" SXRD, you'll have to wait until July/August for the XBR3. Sony will issue some preliminary details on these models later in the week, with further details in May.

What "green blob" issue?
The XBR2's and A2000's have no such issue!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, it wasn't meant to be sarcastic. Many people tend to throw that term around. The original green blob was seen with the xbr1 not the new models.

WRONG! I certainly have tint issues with my A-2000 as do others on the forum. Where did you come up with the idea that A-2000 is problem free? I am awaiting a new optical block at the moment to hopefully fix blue, and magenta tints in black, and green and magenta tints on grey screen. I cannot vouch for whether or not the XBR2 is free of these issues.

Maybe tint issues but not GREEN BLOB. Read my posts.

Someone thinks there is a problem with the green blob on the A2000.

The law suit is for xbr1 not A2000! Show me the suit that lists the A2000?

http://www.sonysxrdtvclassaction.com/main/home.sfx

For all we know that blog site was setup by the same trolls readily found here!

I've been following the XBR2 owners thread and the tweeks thread from inception and haven't seen any indication of the green blob.

I think you're being unfair. No one owns a thread, they wander off in whatever direction they will. It's not him who has an agenda. There have been one or more blatant lying trolls trying to trash all Sony LCoS models, and he's trying to set the record straight.

I don't own a Sony HDTV but I do value truth and I think he's right.

Your an idiot! Your the troll thats getting off track and cant even see in your own link that clearly says the xbr1 models are the one with the blob problem, not the current ones as none have been validated like the others.

Anyone that thinks that all green and purple tint abnormalities have been totally eliminated from all SXRD sets is crazy.

They are far less prevalent now than in the past but they do still exist in different degrees among different sets of the same models.

Some have it worse than others and some don't have it.

Anyone who claims to know the exact number and extent of such tint abnormalities in terms of prevalence and extent is lying.

Perfection has not yet been achieved. How much that bothers each person and how willing they are to either live with imperfection OR take a chance that they'll be lucky enough to purchase an SXRD set that is perfect is a question that each consumer has to make--the answers to that question will vary.

I don't know about a 'green blob' issue because I don't own one of these sets (I've been looking to upgrade my Sony 3lcd rear-pro for a while now and this is definitely a candidate).

But to answer the question originally posted, the new SXRD's are available for pre-order over at sonystyle with a release date of March 15 posted. They look exactly like the '06 models except that they're mostly black instead of silver/grey/black with the teal strip in the middle. Now that strip is silver and the rest of the t.v. is black (at least it appears so), even the back.

Hopefully that answers the question and hopefully this years line isn't smeared with 'green blob' issues or other such problems, true or false, because I would definitely like to buy a television with confidence at some point in my life and not just the hopeful but hesitant feeling that I've felt in years past. One can hope at least!

There is a class action lawsuit being filed, but it is for owners of the XBR1, not the A2000. I have an A2000 with color uniformity issues, so I can assure everyone that the green blob has not been completely eliminated. Based on reports, however, it seems to be less prevalent than with the XBR1.

By "refresh model" are you referring to the upcoming A2020? If so, I think you'll find that the only sure difference is the cabinet color, we don't know if it will include a better OB than the A2000. Given that the A2000 has been available for about 9 months you would think Sony would have improved the OB by now for this newer model, just like they apparently did for the XBR2.

From what I've read, the laser light engines are not likely to hit the streets this year as they are still at the prototype level.

I am also hoping the green blob issue is solved as this (and a weak bank account) is what is keeping me from buying one of the SXRDs. I do like the picture the best for RPs so I'm really hoping this becomes a non-issue.

The A2020 doesn't sound like much of an upgrade over the A2000. What are the improvements of the XBR3 over the XBR2?

i cant believe I'm reading a thread about next generation sets. i promised myself after following all the XBR1 , a2000 and xbr2 threads from inception and finally deciding on and purchasing the xbr2 that i would not follow a thread about a new model. but i just cant help myself. i think I'm addicted. my wife will kill me if i decide i want a different TV.

A cosmetic only difference is not unknown. After all, Sony have released the KDLxxXBR2 and KDLxxXBR3 LCD TVs and the only difference between them is the bezel (and remote) color (with the Black carrying a $300 price premium). So it may be that Sony, after seeing where the competition such as Samsung, Mitsubishi and JVC are going with Black TVs that they also need to offer a Black cabinet to be competitive. We may even discover soon that this year's XBR3 SXRDs will be Black.

Look at the S2000 LCD's that came out earlier this year. Now its the S2010 which is the same tv just in black. I can see why they would change the current models do not look good

First post, plz be gentle. I'm getting a KDS-55A2020 this summer. I WAS getting the A2000, but I love the black cabinet. I'm optimistic that they have at least tweaked the new models for the green blob issue. Anyhow, I've read more good than bad reviews on the A2000's, I'm taking the plunge.

You are not reading the actual lawsuit. Keep clicking the links and you will get to the class action suit. It is for $5,000,000.00 and it is only for the XBR1's. Sure some people have problems with the other SXRD tv's. Just like there are a few problems with any other set manufactured. There is no tv on the market that has 100% quality control and a 100% perfect product all of the time and there never will be.

Is this really necessary? You are posting the same stuff in several threads. If you don't like Sony, that's fine. But these posts are annoying. Could you add anything helpful?

Thanks

Almost sounds like he is soliciting those users that are having aproblem to stand up and become a part of a class action lawsuit. AS*****. If Sony is neglible, thats one thing, but for ignorant basterds like this poster, all he can do is recommended that people try the Mits out. So since this is a Sony thread, go back under that rock where you came from. I actually think the Mits stinks!

We all know Sony, we know there may be inheritant problems with their current designs. Thats why we are hoping for new models that will address issues. But we don't need this smack talk... If you don't like what our thread is about, take
you crap and postings and go another forum.. TROLL!!