Sony KDL40S3000

Blood101 · 29-11-2007, 22:08

Anyone got any opinions on the Sony KDL40S3000 LCD tv?

Cheers

Stephen

timmillwood · 29-11-2007, 22:48

I think it is a load of crap!

It is the bottom of the range sony and therefore crap!
Its like buying a BMW 5 series and not being able to afford a nice engine and all the extras.

I would really recommend looking at higher end models in cheaper brands. Like LG or Samsung.

Go for a Golf GTI rather than an Audi A3 - Both the same price but the better brand isnt the better option.

Jono · 29-11-2007, 23:11

The Sony KDL40U3000 is the bottom of the range

timmillwood · 30-11-2007, 10:11

well they are both crap!

I would only buy W or X Sony no other!

carefree cook · 06-12-2007, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmillwood

well they are both crap!

I would only buy W or X Sony no other!

why not the V??? the only real differences between that and the W is Digital Reality Creation and slightly higher watts speakers on the W

timmillwood · 06-12-2007, 10:42

Actually I take back everything I said, the way the prices are looking at the moment the Sony 40S3000 is very good for the money, but I would much rather a 42" plasma like the LG 42PC56 for about the same money.

sancheeez · 06-12-2007, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

The Sony KDL40U3000 is the bottom of the range

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmillwood

well they are both crap!

I would only buy W or X Sony no other!

I own a 40" U3000 series and I'm very happy with it.

SD looks good, HD looks fantastic, I haven't noticed any motion blur, my laptop looks fantastic through VGA and the numerous consoles I have hooked up to it (all SD) look great too.

The colours are sharp, it's bright, the viewing angle is excellent.

So ...... what are you basing your "it's crap" statement on?

You don't own one .... you own a Phillips! .... I'll take my bottom of the range 'crap' Sony over a Phillips every time thanks ....

Nigel Goodwin · 06-12-2007, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by sancheeez

I own a 40" U3000 series and I'm very happy with it.

SD looks good, HD looks fantastic, I haven't noticed any motion blur, my laptop looks fantastic through VGA and the numerous consoles I have hooked up to it (all SD) look great too.

The colours are sharp, it's bright, the viewing angle is excellent.

So ...... what are you basing your "it's crap" statement on?

Presumably purely on "snob factor"? - like you, I've been very impressed with the bottom of the range U series - better than most other LCD's.

carefree cook · 06-12-2007, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by sancheeez

I
So ...... what are you basing your "it's crap" statement on?

You don't own one .... you own a Phillips! .... I'll take my bottom of the range 'crap' Sony over a Phillips every time thanks ....

i think he means crap as in it is not a 'high end' sony.

like you say though, its still a very good set and i would have it over a philips any day!

Raven8472 · 06-12-2007, 11:35

If you let us know your max budget im sure people would be more helpful in alternatives- I have a D series Bravia which is great for ps3- blu ray and freeview.

timmillwood · 06-12-2007, 14:47

my phillips TV is crap, and i bet you sony TV is better than it, but it is 2 years old, it was the best i could get for the money at the time and I can't afford to replace it but I will have a Pioneer next

sancheeez · 06-12-2007, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmillwood

my phillips TV is crap, and i bet you sony TV is better than it, but it is 2 years old, it was the best i could get for the money at the time and I can't afford to replace it but I will have a Pioneer next

... which is all well and good.

But .... you still haven't given any justification for your "anything but X or W series is crap" statement .... :sleep:

Back it up, or shut up.

29-11-2007, 22:08	#1
Blood101 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 55	Sony KDL40S3000 Anyone got any opinions on the Sony KDL40S3000 LCD tv? Cheers Stephen

29-11-2007, 22:48	#2
timmillwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 631	I think it is a load of crap! It is the bottom of the range sony and therefore crap! Its like buying a BMW 5 series and not being able to afford a nice engine and all the extras. I would really recommend looking at higher end models in cheaper brands. Like LG or Samsung. Go for a Golf GTI rather than an Audi A3 - Both the same price but the better brand isnt the better option.

29-11-2007, 23:11	#3
Jono Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Altrincham, Cheshire, England Posts: 403	The Sony KDL40U3000 is the bottom of the range

30-11-2007, 10:11	#4
timmillwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 631	well they are both crap! I would only buy W or X Sony no other!

06-12-2007, 10:25	#5
carefree cook Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wilts or saas fee,Switzerland Posts: 421	Quote: Originally Posted by timmillwood well they are both crap! I would only buy W or X Sony no other! why not the V??? the only real differences between that and the W is Digital Reality Creation and slightly higher watts speakers on the W

06-12-2007, 10:42	#6
timmillwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 631	Actually I take back everything I said, the way the prices are looking at the moment the Sony 40S3000 is very good for the money, but I would much rather a 42" plasma like the LG 42PC56 for about the same money.

06-12-2007, 10:59	#7
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	Quote: Originally Posted by Jono The Sony KDL40U3000 is the bottom of the range Quote: Originally Posted by timmillwood well they are both crap! I would only buy W or X Sony no other! I own a 40" U3000 series and I'm very happy with it. SD looks good, HD looks fantastic, I haven't noticed any motion blur, my laptop looks fantastic through VGA and the numerous consoles I have hooked up to it (all SD) look great too. The colours are sharp, it's bright, the viewing angle is excellent. So ...... what are you basing your "it's crap" statement on? You don't own one .... you own a Phillips! .... I'll take my bottom of the range 'crap' Sony over a Phillips every time thanks ....

06-12-2007, 11:11	#8
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by sancheeez I own a 40" U3000 series and I'm very happy with it. SD looks good, HD looks fantastic, I haven't noticed any motion blur, my laptop looks fantastic through VGA and the numerous consoles I have hooked up to it (all SD) look great too. The colours are sharp, it's bright, the viewing angle is excellent. So ...... what are you basing your "it's crap" statement on? Presumably purely on "snob factor"? - like you, I've been very impressed with the bottom of the range U series - better than most other LCD's.

06-12-2007, 11:14	#9
carefree cook Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wilts or saas fee,Switzerland Posts: 421	Quote: Originally Posted by sancheeez I So ...... what are you basing your "it's crap" statement on? You don't own one .... you own a Phillips! .... I'll take my bottom of the range 'crap' Sony over a Phillips every time thanks .... i think he means crap as in it is not a 'high end' sony. like you say though, its still a very good set and i would have it over a philips any day!

06-12-2007, 11:35	#10
Raven8472 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Shires Posts: 386	If you let us know your max budget im sure people would be more helpful in alternatives- I have a D series Bravia which is great for ps3- blu ray and freeview.

06-12-2007, 14:47	#11
timmillwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 631	my phillips TV is crap, and i bet you sony TV is better than it, but it is 2 years old, it was the best i could get for the money at the time and I can't afford to replace it but I will have a Pioneer next

06-12-2007, 15:46	#12
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	Quote: Originally Posted by timmillwood my phillips TV is crap, and i bet you sony TV is better than it, but it is 2 years old, it was the best i could get for the money at the time and I can't afford to replace it but I will have a Pioneer next ... which is all well and good. But .... you still haven't given any justification for your "anything but X or W series is crap" statement .... :sleep: Back it up, or shut up.

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