Sony BRAVIA XBR 2008 roadmap leaked - Blu-ray Forum

xtop · 04-14-2008, 05:32 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/s...oadmap-leaked/

Good news for the pixel-starved: Boy Genius got a hold of a Sony's 2008 BRAVIA roadmap, which includes word of new XBR6, XBR7 and XBR8 LCD displays. We caught wind of the new XBR6 line at CES, along with the KDL-40Z4100 and the KDL-46Z4100, but apparently things are going to get much more interesting in August when the KDL-46XBR8 drops. New features include "Triluminos" RGB LED backlight, Advanced Contrast Enhancer PRO and BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO 1080p video processor. The XBR7 panels measure as large as 70-inches, and will launch in October, but sport features more in line with the XBR6. Everything is naturally 1080p and 120Hz.

Xerious · 04-14-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/s...oadmap-leaked/

Good news for the pixel-starved: Boy Genius got a hold of a Sony's 2008 BRAVIA roadmap, which includes word of new XBR6, XBR7 and XBR8 LCD displays. We caught wind of the new XBR6 line at CES, along with the KDL-40Z4100 and the KDL-46Z4100, but apparently things are going to get much more interesting in August when the KDL-46XBR8 drops. New features include "Triluminos" RGB LED backlight, Advanced Contrast Enhancer PRO and BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO 1080p video processor. The XBR7 panels measure as large as 70-inches, and will launch in October, but sport features more in line with the XBR6. Everything is naturally 1080p and 120Hz.

i'm not diggin' the new look... thin bezels are hot but the floating glass is so sexy!!

JTK · 04-15-2008, 11:18 PM

The XBR8 series, if it lives up to billing and those specs work out...might finally be that "next level" a lot of fence sitters like me have been waiting for.

I'm just bracing myself to see what one of those XBR8's will cost, though.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/...release-dates/

BTBuck1 · 04-15-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

The XBR8 series, if it lives up to billing and those specs work out...might finally be that "next level" a lot of fence sitters like me have been waiting for.

I'm just bracing myself to see what one of those XBR8's will cost, though.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/...release-dates/

Dude, if there is any one member of the forum that is LONG over due for a new tv, and been on that fence longer than Humptie Dumpty it's you!

JTK · 04-15-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BTBuck1

Dude, if there is any one member of the forum that is LONG over due for a new tv, and been on that fence longer than Humptie Dumpty it's you!

The XBR8 might finally be it. It sure looks like it on paper going into it.

xtop · 04-15-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

The XBR8 series, if it lives up to billing and those specs work out...might finally be that "next level" a lot of fence sitters like me have been waiting for.

I'm just bracing myself to see what one of those XBR8's will cost, though.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/...release-dates/

yeah the xbr8 looks like its gonna be a good line. looks like they're using 6 and 7 as more of a refresh of 4 and 5. so i'd expect a decent premium for the 8's

JTK · 04-15-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

yeah the xbr8 looks like its gonna be a good line. looks like they're using 6 and 7 as more of a refresh of 4 and 5. so i'd expect a decent premium for the 8's

It could get scary.

danhawk911 · 04-16-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JTK

It could get scary.

as long as i can the 55in xbr 8 for under 6 grand with my employee discount it will be my next tv. if not I will go with 65 94se series sharp or 50 or maybe the 60 inch kuro elites

ixlegitballinxl · 04-16-2008, 02:40 AM

hmmm 7 months from now seems like a good time for an upgrade

J6P · 04-16-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JTK

The XBR8 might finally be it. It sure looks like it on paper going into it.

I'm feeling exactly the same, and I'm still languishing back in 720p. Eesh...

If you had to hazard a guess, what would you say they'll want for it? I know it's gonna hurt.

Synaptic Reality · 04-16-2008, 03:44 AM

Forgive my ignorance regarding this subject. I'm curious why the color processors and panels aren't 12 bit? Is this even possible in the near furture (i.e., 2008)?

JonD7 · 04-16-2008, 04:48 AM

is it even possible to get a set better then an XBR4... it's like heaven watching this thing *drools*

Zaphod · 04-16-2008, 04:51 AM

I can't to see what the price of the XBR8's are. I've been holding off buying a flat panel display and have been debating between LCD and Plasma, I might have to wait a liitle bit longer...

Siberian29 · 04-16-2008, 05:38 AM

Did anyone see it says the component inputs support 1080p? Is that possible I think I missed something if it is. I guess if it is it will be hard to find a source that uses it without hdcp.

The Don · 04-16-2008, 01:09 PM

I like all of those sets....I may urge myself to get an upgrade..

Josh · 04-16-2008, 01:26 PM

That Triluminus backlighting sounds interesting. Didn't they do something similar to that with their QUALIA HDTV?

Pricing is going to be insane (a lot of QC has to go into LED backlighting) but it should provide absolutely stunning results.

xcntuatd77 · 04-16-2008, 02:37 PM

The 46 xbr8 will probably roll out at about $4000 msrp. People will pay and you may even face backorders at some retailers.

i have a 46xbr3 and believe me - i keep getting stunned at its performance and picture quality every time i watch something in HD, especially 1080p content. Its hard to imagine how good the XBR 5 would top this, and THEN now the XBR8!!!

Im thinking about selling my 46xbr3 now that im drooling over the 46xbr8 and its features. any takers??

danhawk911 · 04-16-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xcntuatd77

The 46 xbr8 will probably roll out at about $4000 msrp. People will pay and you may even face backorders at some retailers.

i have a 46xbr3 and believe me - i keep getting stunned at its performance and picture quality every time i watch something in HD, especially 1080p content. Its hard to imagine how good the XBR 5 would top this, and THEN now the XBR8!!!

Im thinking about selling my 46xbr3 now that im drooling over the 46xbr8 and its features. any takers??

i hope your right about the price that should put the 55in around 5,200 or so

doctorsteve · 04-16-2008, 06:07 PM

I've been drooling over an XBR4 for months. Considering the new guys will have some kind of contrast enhancing software - are there any XBR4 owners here that think waiting for the new line is worth it just for enhancing contrast? Are you happy with the XBR4's contrast ability and black levels?

Cheers, Doc.

SquidPuppet · 04-16-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

I've been drooling over an XBR4 for months. Considering the new guys will have some kind of contrast enhancing software - are there any XBR4 owners here that think waiting for the new line is worth it just for enhancing contrast? Are you happy with the XBR4's contrast ability and black levels?

Cheers, Doc.

If the source is good, my blacks are great. Not $6500.00 plasma good, but DAMN close.

04-14-2008, 05:32 PM	#1
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	Sony BRAVIA XBR 2008 roadmap leaked http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/s...oadmap-leaked/ Good news for the pixel-starved: Boy Genius got a hold of a Sony's 2008 BRAVIA roadmap, which includes word of new XBR6, XBR7 and XBR8 LCD displays. We caught wind of the new XBR6 line at CES, along with the KDL-40Z4100 and the KDL-46Z4100, but apparently things are going to get much more interesting in August when the KDL-46XBR8 drops. New features include "Triluminos" RGB LED backlight, Advanced Contrast Enhancer PRO and BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO 1080p video processor. The XBR7 panels measure as large as 70-inches, and will launch in October, but sport features more in line with the XBR6. Everything is naturally 1080p and 120Hz.

04-16-2008, 02:37 PM	#17
xcntuatd77 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Trading Score:19	The 46 xbr8 will probably roll out at about $4000 msrp. People will pay and you may even face backorders at some retailers. i have a 46xbr3 and believe me - i keep getting stunned at its performance and picture quality every time i watch something in HD, especially 1080p content. Its hard to imagine how good the XBR 5 would top this, and THEN now the XBR8!!! Im thinking about selling my 46xbr3 now that im drooling over the 46xbr8 and its features. any takers?? Last edited by xcntuatd77; 04-16-2008 at 02:40 PM.

04-16-2008, 06:07 PM	#19
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	XBR4 or wait for the new Bravias??? I've been drooling over an XBR4 for months. Considering the new guys will have some kind of contrast enhancing software - are there any XBR4 owners here that think waiting for the new line is worth it just for enhancing contrast? Are you happy with the XBR4's contrast ability and black levels? Cheers, Doc.

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04-15-2008, 11:18 PM	#3
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	The XBR8 series, if it lives up to billing and those specs work out...might finally be that "next level" a lot of fence sitters like me have been waiting for. I'm just bracing myself to see what one of those XBR8's will cost, though. http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/...release-dates/

04-16-2008, 02:40 AM	#9
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	hmmm 7 months from now seems like a good time for an upgrade

04-16-2008, 03:44 AM	#11
Synaptic Reality Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Phoenix, AZ	Forgive my ignorance regarding this subject. I'm curious why the color processors and panels aren't 12 bit? Is this even possible in the near furture (i.e., 2008)?

04-16-2008, 04:48 AM	#12
JonD7 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Cali 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:251	is it even possible to get a set better then an XBR4... it's like heaven watching this thing drools

04-16-2008, 04:51 AM	#13
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	I can't to see what the price of the XBR8's are. I've been holding off buying a flat panel display and have been debating between LCD and Plasma, I might have to wait a liitle bit longer...

04-16-2008, 05:38 AM	#14
Siberian29 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:7	Did anyone see it says the component inputs support 1080p? Is that possible I think I missed something if it is. I guess if it is it will be hard to find a source that uses it without hdcp.

04-16-2008, 01:09 PM	#15
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I like all of those sets....I may urge myself to get an upgrade..

04-16-2008, 01:26 PM	#16
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	That Triluminus backlighting sounds interesting. Didn't they do something similar to that with their QUALIA HDTV? Pricing is going to be insane (a lot of QC has to go into LED backlighting) but it should provide absolutely stunning results.

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