New Model Sony LCD's due out in June - Blu-ray Forum

JillRambo · 03-27-2008, 06:24 PM

Hi! I am in the market to replace my 50" plasma tv which has bitten the dust. I have heard that Sony is due to come out with a 50" LCD June, 2008. I cannot buy their current 52" LCD because it is a little to big to fit in the same space as my old 50" plasma. I can fit the 46" but would rather wait a few months if a 50" LCD will be coming out. Anyone know of this?

Xerious · 03-27-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JillRambo

Hi! I am in the market to replace my 50" plasma tv which has bitten the dust. I have heard that Sony is due to come out with a 50" LCD June, 2008. I cannot buy their current 52" LCD because it is a little to big to fit in the same space as my old 50" plasma. I can fit the 46" but would rather wait a few months if a 50" LCD will be coming out. Anyone know of this?

i have not heard of a 50 inch sony coming out any time soon... go for the 46inch XBR, you won't be disappointed.

crewzer · 03-27-2008, 06:44 PM

Perhaps the OP is thinking of the new "4100" models. The frames appear to be fairly narrow. See: http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/2008-hdtv-lineup/

HTH,
Jim/crewzer

JillRambo · 03-27-2008, 07:18 PM

Thanks, I have looked at the Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR5 and will probably go with it if nothing in the 50" range is available. I wish Sony would streamline their dimensions and get rid of that clear frame around the TV. Oh well, next generation I guess.

Vlad44 · 03-27-2008, 07:30 PM

Ohhh I hate big frame/bezel too!

Bango · 03-27-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad44

Ohhh I hate big frame/bezel too!

Are you kidding?! I LOVE THE BEZEL FRAME! Makes the set look like it's floating or something...very classy look. I've received lots of comments because of it. I love the styling of Sony TV's.

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 03-27-2008, 07:35 PM

get Plasma why LCD

milou6 · 03-27-2008, 07:59 PM

I believe the new xbrs are dropping the clear bezel (personally I love it). They are also re-organizing the top-end models -- the high end will be Z line followed by W followed by XBR. No idea why.

Here's the full scoop:
http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/2008-hdtv-lineup/

Vlad44 · 03-27-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bango

Are you kidding?! I LOVE THE BEZEL FRAME! Makes the set look like it's floating or something...very classy look. I've received lots of comments because of it. I love the styling of Sony TV's.

IMO bezel/frame in curent level is just a cheap way to hide disadvantages of 'small' panel size.
My tv SHINES without any stupid bezel. I hate em. sorry.

centauro74 · 03-27-2008, 08:06 PM

I think the new pana plasmas are going to be the best option and the best tvs of 2008, like the Viera TH-50PZ800U, the contrast resolutions are amazing plus they are THX certify

PNF · 03-28-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by milou6

I believe the new xbrs are dropping the clear bezel (personally I love it). They are also re-organizing the top-end models -- the high end will be Z line followed by W followed by XBR. No idea why.

Here's the full scoop:
http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/2008-hdtv-lineup/

I dont understand why would they rank XBR 3rd or 4th after being the top of the line for the first 3,4 years??

and Z only comes in 40 and 46"!

Blinkman987 · 03-28-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PNF

I dont understand why would they rank XBR 3rd or 4th after being the top of the line for the first 3,4 years??

and Z only comes in 40 and 46"!

Well, all Sonys are going to have worse screens on their LCDs with the new Sharp screen production partnership.

doctorsteve · 03-28-2008, 05:03 AM

Hmmm, on the Z series... Image contrast enhancement? Will this mean better blacks over the XBR series? What about pricing? I've been drooling over a 46 or 52 XBR4 for months now... but now I'm tempted to wait for a 46 or 52 W4100... Will the torture never end???

JillRambo · 03-28-2008, 01:25 PM

hey, can anyone tell me what to do with my Fujitsu 50" plasmavision that no longer works....do I just put it out in the trash? Seems so wasteful and bad for the environment.

03-27-2008, 06:24 PM	#1
JillRambo New Member Member since:Mar 2008	New Model Sony LCD's due out in June Hi! I am in the market to replace my 50" plasma tv which has bitten the dust. I have heard that Sony is due to come out with a 50" LCD June, 2008. I cannot buy their current 52" LCD because it is a little to big to fit in the same space as my old 50" plasma. I can fit the 46" but would rather wait a few months if a 50" LCD will be coming out. Anyone know of this?

03-27-2008, 06:44 PM	#3
crewzer Member Member since:Mar 2008	Perhaps the OP is thinking of the new "4100" models. The frames appear to be fairly narrow. See: http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/2008-hdtv-lineup/ HTH, Jim/crewzer Last edited by crewzer; 03-27-2008 at 06:46 PM. Reason: more info

03-27-2008, 08:06 PM	#10
centauro74 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:218	why you don't get the new panasonic I think the new pana plasmas are going to be the best option and the best tvs of 2008, like the Viera TH-50PZ800U, the contrast resolutions are amazing plus they are THX certify

03-28-2008, 05:03 AM	#13
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Tom Petty sez - the waiting's the hardest part. Hmmm, on the Z series... Image contrast enhancement? Will this mean better blacks over the XBR series? What about pricing? I've been drooling over a 46 or 52 XBR4 for months now... but now I'm tempted to wait for a 46 or 52 W4100... Will the torture never end??? Last edited by doctorsteve; 03-28-2008 at 05:06 AM.

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03-27-2008, 07:18 PM	#4
JillRambo New Member Member since:Mar 2008	Thanks, I have looked at the Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR5 and will probably go with it if nothing in the 50" range is available. I wish Sony would streamline their dimensions and get rid of that clear frame around the TV. Oh well, next generation I guess.

03-27-2008, 07:30 PM	#5
Vlad44 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:29	Ohhh I hate big frame/bezel too!

03-27-2008, 07:35 PM	#7
PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA, USA	get Plasma why LCD

03-27-2008, 07:59 PM	#8
milou6 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Ohio	I believe the new xbrs are dropping the clear bezel (personally I love it). They are also re-organizing the top-end models -- the high end will be Z line followed by W followed by XBR. No idea why. Here's the full scoop: http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/2008-hdtv-lineup/

03-28-2008, 01:25 PM	#14
JillRambo New Member Member since:Mar 2008	hey, can anyone tell me what to do with my Fujitsu 50" plasmavision that no longer works....do I just put it out in the trash? Seems so wasteful and bad for the environment.

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