46" Sony KDL-46NX713 - thoughts?

[garlad]

So, I found my dream 3DTV...

Features:

• KDL-46NX713Full HD 3D capable – upgrade your BRAVIA® with optional Active Shutter glasses and 3D transmitter and you’re ready for an amazing Full High Definition 3D experience where the on-screen action reaches out to you with incredibly life-like 3D images

• Minimalistic Monolithic Design – give your room a unique style and sense of space with an elegant, flush screen surface which enhances the viewing experience and looks stunning even when the picture is off

• Dynamic Edge LED – innovative locally dimming Edge LED technology optimises the backlight for a superior picture and a superb GigaContrast for the whitest whites and blackest blacks, all within a slim screen design

• OptiContrast Panel – enjoy a spectacular, ultra-clear cinematic picture with an incredibly high contrast, detailed black tones and true sense of depth; the low reflective surface minimises glare and adds an impressive presence even when the TV is off

• Wi-Fi® Integrated – easily connect to your wireless home network without the clutter of cables

• BRAVIA Internet Video – connect your TV directly to the Internet to access online services, stream full-screen videos and watch the programmes you missed on catch-up TV (available services subject to country)

• BRAVIA Internet Widgets – download handy online widgets to your TV to help you keep up-to-date with news from your favourite websites while you watch TV

• Full HD 1080 – watch sports, movies and games in superb High Definition detail with a 1920 x 1080 pixel picture resolution

• Motionflow 100Hz PRO – view fast-moving images, such as sports or action movies, with life-like smoothness and sharper detail thanks to twice the standard frame rate and backlight blinking technology

• BRAVIA ENGINE 3 – view images with impressive detail, optimal contrast, and truer-to-life colour tones

Specs


I saw an excellent offer for this TV today -

Priced in store at approx €2120.00

I was told I could have it for €1849.00

Sony have the well advertised VAT back offer on at the moment and I would be able to claim it back on the full €1849.00 meaning I would get back approx €320.00!!

So it would cost just over €1500.00! Sounds an amazing offer to me!!

Anyone have this already? Please feel free to comment on what you think about this TV... much appreciated!

[garlad]

Ahh.. Ok, need your help..

What's the difference between Motionflow 200Hz technology and Motionflow 100Hz technology? Would there be a vast difference?

That is the only difference I can see between the Sony KDL 46HX803 and 46NX713.

The reason I ask is because I was advised of two differing offers;

Sony KDL 46HX803 - €2499.00
VAT back (Sony offer) - €433.00

For €99.00 I would receive a 3D Blu-ray player (or PS3 Slim), 5 3D Blu-ray movies (or 2 3D games), 2 pairs of glasses and the transmitter.

So the total would be €2598.

Sony KDL 46NX713 - €2150.00
VAT back (Sony offer) - €373.00

As the TV is different, I was told that for an extra €325.00 I would get the same extras as above - 3D Blu-ray player (or PS3 Slim), 5 3D Blu-ray movies (or 2 3D games), 2 pairs of glasses and the transmitter.

The total would be €2475.00. So for an extra €120.00 I would get a "better" tv...????

What you think?

[Maximus]

For 3D viewing you would want the better TV, it has less ghosting and better response times. LCD for 3D is still maturing but it has inherent advantages like brightness, but the refresh rate needs to be much lower to get rid of the ghosting.

If it was me, I would go with the higher package, for €120 you are getting a much better TV that is more suited (actually built) for 3D viewing, and the HX has LED edge lighting on an S-PVA panel which is good for 3D. The NX series has an ASV type panel which is less suited to 3D as it has worse motion handling, a worse response time and worse viewing angles (off angle viewing is really important for 3D).

I would say for the final €120 the bang for you buck (or euro) is absolutely massive!

[garlad]

That's good info Max, thanks for the feedback!

Overall it is still a bit more than I had hoped to spend, but hopefully it will be worth it!

Now I've to decide on a either a new 3D Blu-ray player, or a second PS3...

[Maximus]

It depends on whether you would prefer a 3D player or a console. A 3D player would be my choice as I already have a PS3.

[garlad]

Deposit paid on the 46HX803!

Very very very excited!! It will be in store next Tuesday so I will pick it up the following Thursday after work (late opening!)

Still undecided on whether or not to take the PS3 Slim 120gb or the 3D Blu-ray player.. 5 movies with the player, or else 2 games with the Slim. Think I'll go with the player as it would be nice to get the movies and get use out of the 3D-ness

Hope I'm making a good decision!!

[garlad]

So yeah went with the KDL 46HX803 in the end and I am picking it up after work tomorrow!

I'll be getting a Sony 3D Blu-ray player with the TV as well as 5 3D Blu-rays - Monster House, Bolt, Alice In Wonderland, This Is It and Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs so will watch one of those tomorrow night!

Ordered 'A Christmas Carol' today too..

We've a dedicated 3D channel over here so lots of live sport and movies to look forward too!

3D HAS ARRIVED!

[Bravia3D]

Enjoy it! I have the Sony LX-900 and love it very much

[DarchAmonNagar]

Very nice garlad!! I'm thinking of getting the same model but the 40" version. The wife wont let me get a TV any bigger