[andrewkm]

I need some help from you guys in choosing a 52" LCD.

Do not take price into consideration at all, as they are both free choices for me. Mom won them in a promotion, im just trying to figure out which one is the better choice.

It is not for computer, gaming use as well.

It is for the whole family, watching movies and television, and some nintendo wii gaming for the little brother.

Its either:

SONY BRAVIA KDL52V5100
http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/ser...n100472n100444
http://toplcdhdtv.com/sony-hdtv/sony-kdl52v5100-review/

or

SHARP AQUOS LC52D65U
http://www.sharp.ca/products/index.a...1&mod=specs&f=
http://toplcdhdtv.com/sharp-hdtv/sharp-lc52d65u-review/


Please take a quick peak and let me know which specifications look better.

 

[andrewkm]

Anyone?

 

[johnked6]

Why are you considering the 65U? That's last years model, you should check out the LC-52E77UN which is this year's model.

 

[hobiecatter]

because he has to pick from one of these two models. Did you even read his post?

 

[radavisgb]

I would pick the Sony. It got a great write-up in this month's Home Theater Mag. And I am a Sharp lover!


Bob

 

[Gmaxx]

No question at all. The Sony is the better TV. Get it quick before they change their minds and only offer you the Sharp! LOL

 

[BoilerJim]

Take the Sony. Sharps have many problems with banding, especially those from last year. The Sony is a 2009 model and is generally well liked by all of those who have one.

 

[tshrimp]

If you can look at both of them and go with what your eyes tell you. If you can't then I would go with the Sony.

 

[xboxFreak]

Is viewing angle and issue? The Sharp has better viewing angles... And Sharp always gets my vote...

 

[johnked6]



Quote:
Originally Posted by hobiecatter /forum/post/16986830


because he has to pick from one of these two models. Did you even read his post?

Again my question stands, why are you even considering the 65U. It's last years model and doesnt compare to the Sony. The Sony wins hands down.

 

[costco_buyer]



Quote:
Originally Posted by johnked6 /forum/post/16991084


Again my question stands, why are you even considering the 65U. It's last years model and doesnt compare to the Sony. The Sony wins hands down.

Again the question stands: Did you read his post? Your question makes no sense, John!

 

[andrewkm]

Thank you for your help guys.


Yes unfortunately those are the only two specific models we have in our promotion catalog, and wierdly they are the same amount of "points" which we got enough for.


We chose the Sony one.

Thanks again for the help guys

Now just gotta wait 4-6 weeks untill they ship it. Jeez. lol.

 

[TomGreen321]

Good choice. If I "won" a sharp, I would sell it immediately. Never seen one that looked to my eyes compared to other brands.

 

[lowspeed]

i got the v5100 and i have to tell you it sucked.


1) 8bit LCD and you notice it

2) really bad scaler

3) 4 !! HDMI inputs on the side of the TV (if you have more than one hdmi it will have to stick out of the side



P.S i returned it and got the sharp 77. MUCH much better.

 

[nosepass2]



Quote:
Originally Posted by lowspeed /forum/post/17020444


i got the v5100 and i have to tell you it sucked.


1) 8bit LCD and you notice it

2) really bad scaler

3) 4 !! HDMI inputs on the side of the TV (if you have more than one hdmi it will have to stick out of the side



P.S i returned it and got the sharp 77. MUCH much better.

you will hardly notice any difference with an 8-bit and 10-bit. Seriously, there aren't many sources taking advantage of higherbit rating. Sony's SD scaler is probably one of the best i've seen... just a step behind Samsung which seems to be the best in SD. And the 4 HDMI cables on the side would work for some people; like me where I would wallmount with a lowprofile and having HDMI on the back will call for more problems in that situation. If not, there's always an available HDMI 90degree port or something in monoprice....


Sony's got my vote.

 

[lowspeed]



Quote:
Originally Posted by nosepass2 /forum/post/17022757


you will hardly notice any difference with an 8-bit and 10-bit. Seriously, there aren't many sources taking advantage of higherbit rating. Sony's SD scaler is probably one of the best i've seen... just a step behind Samsung which seems to be the best in SD. And the 4 HDMI cables on the side would work for some people; like me where I would wallmount with a lowprofile and having HDMI on the back will call for more problems in that situation. If not, there's always an available HDMI 90degree port or something in monoprice....


Sony's got my vote.

Did or do you actually have this TV ?

 

[virp123]

no doubt....go for Sony. for family use-- good picture quality, simple & attractive design, built-in speakers, good audio quality,full 1080p...

 

[lowspeed]



Quote:
Originally Posted by virp123 /forum/post/17024892


no doubt....go for Sony. for family use-- good picture quality, simple & attractive design, built-in speakers, good audio quality,full 1080p...

I'm curious....


i find it hard to believe someone would actually say that if they had it in thier living room.


Do you own this TV ?



You can definitely see the 8bit panel low quality. i had the same exact experience that is described on this page if you go down to the section that talks about the 10bit advantage.

it's definitely noticeable especially on dark scenes.



oh and p.s why are you considering the 65 ? get the 77. It's really good.