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Sony KV36XBR450 36" XBR Flat-Screen HDTV Review


Manufacturer: Sony
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Model#: KV-36XBR4.50

Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

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Features:
  • 36-inch flat-screen HD-ready TV; measures 39.25 x 29.75 x 24.5 inches (W x H x D)
  • 3-line digital comb filter, 4:3 aspect ratio (16:9 enhanced); 3:2 pulldown processing
  • Compatible with 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats; Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction feature
  • 2 component-video inputs, 3 A/V inputs (2 front, 1 rear), 2 RF inputs, and 3 S-video inputs (2 front, 1 rear)
  • Four 7.5-watt speakers with TruSurround capability
User Submitted Sony KV36XBR450 36" XBR Flat-Screen HDTV Reviews (cont...)
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Date: 2004-11-29
Three years, still kicking hard
I bought this set in June of 2001 and have had no problems with it. A friend who bought a 36" Panasonic spent hours adjusting the set via the service menus and even going so far as adjusting the magnet at the back of the tube and the geometry and overall image quality is still below this set's right out of the box. Avia and Video Essentials will help get the most out of the picture, though. Beautiful image time and time again.

Date: 2004-10-18
Huge disappointment
I bought what was supposewd to be the best. After 2 years, i am having problems with the set turning itself off after a brief time. Local technicians say this is a common problem, but don't seem to know how to fix it. I'll never buy another Sony.

Date: 2004-06-09
Problem with Sony 36" XBR HDTV
I purchased a sony 36" XBR in June 2002. Almost after a year, the TV is giving me problems. Sometimes there is no picture, but audio is fine. After waiting for a day or two without turning ON the TV, it would magically turn on and after working for few hours, the picture will vanish but audio is fine.

Its very disgusting to know that after paying a good decent price for a SONY TV, I would have to face such a problem and that too almost in a year of purchase.

Date: 2004-03-30
Good picture, but not very reliable
I had this TV for about 2 and 1/2 years, and the picture just went blank. The TV shuts itself down after few seconds. I had a local TV repair service take a look at the problem, and he said that I need a new tube. He said he would do it for $1,200. I like the over all picture quality and the design of the TV set, but having the tube last only 2 and 1/2 years is not acceptable. I'm very disappointed at the reliability of Sony TV.

Date: 2004-01-28
Worse TV Ever- Will never buy Sony again
TV worked great for first 18 months and now picture goes black after 1 hour of viewing. Warranty is only for 1 year. Can't find tech able to fix it. Really heavy to move too!


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