SONY KDL40S2510U 40" for £666... Where's the catch?

marcouk76 · 29-07-2007, 13:15

I was walking around this morning and I saw this TV in a Sony shop for £849. A quick search on the Internet revealed that you can get it for £666 delivered.
Why is it so cheap? Normally Sony 40", HD Ready TV with integrated Freeview hover well above the £1000 mark.
Has anyone got an experience with this particular model?
http://audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk/ps_1...100311823.html

cus1972 · 29-07-2007, 15:22

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Originally Posted by marcouk76

I was walking around this morning and I saw this TV in a Sony shop for £849. A quick search on the Internet revealed that you can get it for £666 delivered.
Why is it so cheap? Normally Sony 40", HD Ready TV with integrated Freeview hover well above the £1000 mark.
Has anyone got an experience with this particular model?
http://audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk/ps_1...100311823.html

I think this model is soon to be replaced by the Sony KDL40S3000U, but that didn't stop me from ordering it, saw it in comet £799 found it online £643 plus delivery and it arrives tomorrow !!! I'll let you know more when I've set it up, but it looked pretty good in the shop.

timmillwood · 29-07-2007, 17:11

i think the biggest catch is it is a sony and they are crap, ha ha!

marcouk76 · 29-07-2007, 17:26

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Originally Posted by timmillwood

i think the biggest catch is it is a sony and they are crap, ha ha!

I have always heard that Sony was one of the best brands around, especially for televisions...

Why are they not good? And what brand is in your opinion a better one?

cus1972 · 29-07-2007, 20:21

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Originally Posted by marcouk76

I have always heard that Sony was one of the best brands around, especially for televisions...

Why are they not good? And what brand is in your opinion a better one?

Double post

Last edited by cus1972 : 29-07-2007 at 20:25. Reason: Double post

cus1972 · 29-07-2007, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcouk76

I have always heard that Sony was one of the best brands around, especially for televisions...

Why are they not good? And what brand is in your opinion a better one?

Try this site I used this one before deciding to buy the Sony TV you have mentioned. It has many reviews which may help you choose. Hope you find this helpful, and more helpful than the previous post. http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/

iDan · 29-07-2007, 21:31

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Originally Posted by timmillwood

i think the biggest catch is it is a sony and they are crap, ha ha!

Says the owner of a Philips!

Nigel Goodwin · 29-07-2007, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcouk76

I have always heard that Sony was one of the best brands around, especially for televisions...

Why are they not good? And what brand is in your opinion a better one?

It's just a personal opinion from a Sony hater!

Sony are the number one domestic electronics brand in the UK, in Europe, and probably in the world?.

marcouk76 · 30-07-2007, 08:18

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Originally Posted by cus1972

Try this site I used this one before deciding to buy the Sony TV you have mentioned. It has many reviews which may help you choose. Hope you find this helpful, and more helpful than the previous post. http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/

Thank you, that's very helpful! I'll have a look now... After all it's only Monday morning in the office!!!

marcouk76 · 30-07-2007, 09:14

More researches revealed that I could get a 42" Panasonic plasma for £779!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TH...905365-0635669

Now, you can't go wrong with Panasonic right? My only concern is that it comes from an obscure shop within Amazon/marketplace with which I had problems in the past (not with this specific shop though).

hal007 · 13-08-2007, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcouk76

More researches revealed that I could get a 42" Panasonic plasma for £779!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TH...905365-0635669

Now, you can't go wrong with Panasonic right? My only concern is that it comes from an obscure shop within Amazon/marketplace with which I had problems in the past (not with this specific shop though).

Make that £749

http://www.lowpricefinder.co.uk/search.aspx?q=TH42PX70

broadz · 13-08-2007, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcouk76

A quick search on the Internet revealed that you can get it for £666 delivered.
Why is it so cheap?

Cos its the number of the beast!

29-07-2007, 13:15	#1
marcouk76 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central London Posts: 958	SONY KDL40S2510U 40" for £666... Where's the catch? I was walking around this morning and I saw this TV in a Sony shop for £849. A quick search on the Internet revealed that you can get it for £666 delivered. Why is it so cheap? Normally Sony 40", HD Ready TV with integrated Freeview hover well above the £1000 mark. Has anyone got an experience with this particular model? http://audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk/ps_1...100311823.html

29-07-2007, 15:22	#2
cus1972 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 40	Quote: Originally Posted by marcouk76 I was walking around this morning and I saw this TV in a Sony shop for £849. A quick search on the Internet revealed that you can get it for £666 delivered. Why is it so cheap? Normally Sony 40", HD Ready TV with integrated Freeview hover well above the £1000 mark. Has anyone got an experience with this particular model? http://audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk/ps_1...100311823.html I think this model is soon to be replaced by the Sony KDL40S3000U, but that didn't stop me from ordering it, saw it in comet £799 found it online £643 plus delivery and it arrives tomorrow !!! I'll let you know more when I've set it up, but it looked pretty good in the shop.

29-07-2007, 17:11	#3
timmillwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 631	i think the biggest catch is it is a sony and they are crap, ha ha!

29-07-2007, 17:26	#4
marcouk76 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central London Posts: 958	Quote: Originally Posted by timmillwood i think the biggest catch is it is a sony and they are crap, ha ha! I have always heard that Sony was one of the best brands around, especially for televisions... Why are they not good? And what brand is in your opinion a better one?

29-07-2007, 20:21	#5
cus1972 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 40	Quote: Originally Posted by marcouk76 I have always heard that Sony was one of the best brands around, especially for televisions... Why are they not good? And what brand is in your opinion a better one? Double post Last edited by cus1972 : 29-07-2007 at 20:25. Reason: Double post

29-07-2007, 20:25	#6
cus1972 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 40	Quote: Originally Posted by marcouk76 I have always heard that Sony was one of the best brands around, especially for televisions... Why are they not good? And what brand is in your opinion a better one? Try this site I used this one before deciding to buy the Sony TV you have mentioned. It has many reviews which may help you choose. Hope you find this helpful, and more helpful than the previous post. http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/

29-07-2007, 21:31	#7
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by timmillwood i think the biggest catch is it is a sony and they are crap, ha ha! Says the owner of a Philips!

29-07-2007, 22:04	#8
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by marcouk76 I have always heard that Sony was one of the best brands around, especially for televisions... Why are they not good? And what brand is in your opinion a better one? It's just a personal opinion from a Sony hater! Sony are the number one domestic electronics brand in the UK, in Europe, and probably in the world?.

30-07-2007, 08:18	#9
marcouk76 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central London Posts: 958	Quote: Originally Posted by cus1972 Try this site I used this one before deciding to buy the Sony TV you have mentioned. It has many reviews which may help you choose. Hope you find this helpful, and more helpful than the previous post. http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/ Thank you, that's very helpful! I'll have a look now... After all it's only Monday morning in the office!!!

30-07-2007, 09:14	#10
marcouk76 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central London Posts: 958	More researches revealed that I could get a 42" Panasonic plasma for £779! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TH...905365-0635669 Now, you can't go wrong with Panasonic right? My only concern is that it comes from an obscure shop within Amazon/marketplace with which I had problems in the past (not with this specific shop though).

13-08-2007, 12:54	#11
hal007 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10	Quote: Originally Posted by marcouk76 More researches revealed that I could get a 42" Panasonic plasma for £779! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TH...905365-0635669 Now, you can't go wrong with Panasonic right? My only concern is that it comes from an obscure shop within Amazon/marketplace with which I had problems in the past (not with this specific shop though). Make that £749 http://www.lowpricefinder.co.uk/search.aspx?q=TH42PX70

13-08-2007, 13:51	#12
broadz Banned User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,313	Quote: Originally Posted by marcouk76 A quick search on the Internet revealed that you can get it for £666 delivered. Why is it so cheap? Cos its the number of the beast!

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