Sony KDS-50A3000?

[eli1277]

I am looking at purchasing this set and want to know what everyone here thinks about it, good or bad.

[bigpapy]

I got the 60A3000, awesome PQ

[gufazi]

I have the 60 inch. One of the best RP LCDs ever. Great value.

[daisuke149]

Originally Posted by gufazi

I have the 60 inch. One of the best RP LCDs ever. Great value.

good thing its a lcos tv then : ) and not lcd.

but for OP yeah its an amazing tv

[cawgijoe]

Awesome TV. You should be able to get a great price too.

[RacerX]

I've got the KDS 55A2020 which I believe is last year's model of the same set. Different size screen, that's all. I am AMAZED with it. My friends keep telling me that I'm trying to burn out the bulb too quick, I watch it so much.

My only critique, is to be sure you can control the lighting in the room. The darker the room, the better.

[mofatness]

Originally Posted by daisuke149

good thing its a lcos tv then : ) and not lcd.

but for OP yeah its an amazing tv

It's actually a 3LCD RP (Rear Projection).

[daisuke149]

Originally Posted by mofatness

It's actually a 3LCD RP (Rear Projection).

actually no thats the E3000
the A series is LCOS

[jkwest]

I have this tv...the 50A3000.

I love it...It will be everything you have ever wanted in a tv, trust me.

[jkwest]

Originally Posted by daisuke149

actually no thats the E3000
the A series is LCOS

and, he's correct...i have the E2000, the year before model, also..great unit too!!! only 720p though.

[Sylin]

The A3000 also has HDMI 1.3, whereas the A2020 only has 1.1. The A3000 also has support for 1080/24p whereas the A2020 does not.

I bought the A2020 last year for $1699, and am considering Craigslisting it and getting the A3000 just for these 2 features. Plus, the changes to the bezel, while cosmetic, do look good next to the PS3.

Thoughts?

[kingofgrills]

I've got the 50A2000, which was last year's model, and the picture quality on it is phenomenal. Sony just announced they're getting out of the rear projection TV business, and that's very unfortunate for consumers. This model line is widely considered to offer the best 1080p picture available. At least you should be able to get a great deal on clearance.

[eli1277]

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

The A3000 also has HDMI 1.3, whereas the A2020 only has 1.1. The A3000 also has support for 1080/24p whereas the A2020 does not.

I bought the A2020 last year for $1699, and am considering Craigslisting it and getting the A3000 just for these 2 features. Plus, the changes to the bezel, while cosmetic, do look good next to the PS3.

Thoughts?

what is the difference between HDMI and the 1.3??

[cawgijoe]

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

The A3000 also has HDMI 1.3, whereas the A2020 only has 1.1. The A3000 also has support for 1080/24p whereas the A2020 does not.

I bought the A2020 last year for $1699, and am considering Craigslisting it and getting the A3000 just for these 2 features. Plus, the changes to the bezel, while cosmetic, do look good next to the PS3.

Thoughts?

Since Sony is getting out of the RPTV business, I would say this may be a good move on your part so that you have the latest.

Someone else will then get a good deal on your TV.

[cawgijoe]

Originally Posted by eli1277

what is the difference between HDMI and the 1.3??

From Wikipedia:

Versions
Devices are manufactured to adhere to various versions of the specification, where each version is given a revision number. Each subsequent version of the specification uses the same cables, but increases the throughput and capabilities of what can be transmitted over that cable. The need for a new HDMI cable if you already have one really depends on the cable (which also has a HDMI rating). The main thing to consider is if any current cable would be able to handle the increased bandwidth—for example the 10.2 Gbit/s that comes with version 1.3. Cable compliance testing is included in the HDMI Compliance Test Specification (see TESTID 5-3), with "Category 1" and "Category 2" defined in the HDMI Specification 1.3a (Section 4.2.6).

A product listed as having an HDMI version does not necessarily mean that it will have all of the features listed under the version classification: indeed, some of the features are optional. For example, in HDMI v1.3 it is optional to support the xvYCC wide color standard. This means if you have bought a camcorder that supports the wide color space (which for example is branded by Sony as "x.v.Color") you have to specifically check that the display supports both HDMI v1.3 and the xvYCC wide color standard.


[edit] HDMI 1.0
Released December 2002.

Single-cable digital audio/video connection with a maximum bitrate of 4.9 Gbit/s. Supports up to 165 Mpixel/s video (1080p60 Hz or UXGA) and 8-channel/192 kHz/24-bit audio.

[edit] HDMI 1.1
Released May 2004.

Added support for DVD Audio.

[edit] HDMI 1.2
Released August 2005.

Added support for One Bit Audio, used on Super Audio CDs, up to 8 channels.
Availability of HDMI Type A connector for PC sources.
Ability for PC sources to use native RGB color-space while retaining the option to support the YCbCr CE color space.
Requirement for HDMI 1.2 and later displays to support low-voltage sources.

[edit] HDMI 1.2a
Released December 2005.

Fully specifies Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) features, command sets, and CEC compliance tests.

[edit] HDMI 1.3
Released 22 June 2006.[6][7]

Increases single-link bandwidth to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s)
Optionally supports 30-bit, 36-bit, and 48-bit xvYCC with Deep Color or over one billion colors, up from 24-bit sRGB or YCbCr in previous versions.
Incorporates automatic audio syncing (Audio video sync) capability.
Optionally supports output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio streams for external decoding by AV receivers.[8] TrueHD and DTS-HD are lossless audio codec formats used on Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs. If the disc player can decode these streams into uncompressed audio, then HDMI 1.3 is not necessary, as all versions of HDMI can transport uncompressed audio.
Availability of a new mini connector for devices such as camcorders.[9]

[edit] HDMI 1.3a
Released 10 November 2006.[10]

Cable and Sink modifications for Type C
Source termination recommendation
Removed undershoot and maximum rise/fall time limits.
CEC capacitance limits changed
RGB video quantization range clarification
CEC commands for timer control brought back in an altered form, audio control commands added.
Concurrently released compliance test specification included.

[daisuke149]

dont forget the A3000 also has MotionFlow 120hz.. big deal to some

[BTBuck1]

My mom got the 50a3000 and it has a beautiful picture. the 120hz is just astounding IMO.