View Full Version : Sony 32" Bravia LCD Freeview TV £404.94 Delivered
richieuk
31-08-2007, 15:48
Sony 32" Bravia LCD Freeview TV £404.94 Delivered @ Woolworths (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=1219&id=30372&p=http://www.woolworths.co.uk/web/jsp/product/index.jsp?pid=50783016)
Model KDL32U2000U
Limit of one per customer
Features
PC input allows you to connect to a PC
16:9 high resolution environment
Elegant flat panel design
Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels
Nicam sound system
Teletext with fastext
Freeview
Comes with table top stand
Suitable for wall mounting (brackets not supplied)
Further specs can be seen at Amazon (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000HBNI6K/thedvdforums-21) where it is £489 :D
Dick Long
31-08-2007, 15:54
Made in Turkey by Beko?
nwgarratt
31-08-2007, 16:04
HDMI? Component?
Got one of each. Still a excellent TV for the money despite being the budget version.
steve_smith
31-08-2007, 16:46
Cheers OP, been waiting for them to come down to this sort of price, so I've ordered one before they sell out :) Now what to do with my 100Hz Panasonic 28" CRT ...
Cheers OP, been waiting for them to come down to this sort of price, so I've ordered one before they sell out :) Now what to do with my 100Hz Panasonic 28" CRT ...
Keep it. It'll probably still look better generally...
cropstar
31-08-2007, 19:36
I've got the 26" version; great TV
the northerner
31-08-2007, 20:35
mmm. made by beko
but its still a good buy .. isnt it ??
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Auto Install Yes
Brand Sony
Colour Silver
Digital Tuner Yes
Fast Text Yes
Flat Screen Yes
Front AV Sockets 1
HD Ready Yes
HDMI Sockets Yes
Headphone Socket Yes
Optical Out Yes
Parental Lock Yes
PC Input Yes
Picture Frequency 50Hz
Product Depth 12.5 cm
Product Height 54.8 cm
Product Width 79.7 cm
Remote Control Yes
Resolution 1366x788 pixels
SCART Sockets 2
Screensize 32"
Sleep Timer Yes
Sound Quality Nicam
Table Stand Included No
TV Licence Required Yes
Visible Screen Size 81cm
Wall Mountable Yes
surprised by some of the negative comments here. reviews generally seem good and this looks like a really good price
nwgarratt
31-08-2007, 20:50
surprised by some of the negative comments here. reviews generally seem good and this looks like a really good price
It is a good TV but people just assume it is crap because it is made by another company which isn't unusual anyway.
Can it be bought in store?
Dick Long
31-08-2007, 22:55
It is a good TV but people just assume it is crap because it is made by another company which isn't unusual anyway.
Not saying it's necessarily crap, just that this is (or was as I think they're now discontinued) from Sony's budget range which are in fact rebadged Bekos. Given that Beko is at the low end of electrical manufacturers this is nothing like the bargain it would be if it was from the S, V or W ranges - which are actually Sony-made products.
nwgarratt
31-08-2007, 23:00
Not saying it's necessarily crap, just that this is (or was as I think they're now discontinued) from Sony's budget range which are in fact rebadged Bekos. Given that Beko is at the low end of electrical manufacturers this is nothing like the bargain it would be if it was from the S, V or W ranges - which are actually Sony-made products.
I don't believe it is a rebaged Beko as the specs are too high compared to what Beko TV's usually are (doesn't mean they don't make them). It doesn't even look like a Beko. It looks like Sony just built by other people.
well i have a beko 28" crt widescreen tv,and when you play a ntsc disc with macrovision the top of the picture bends,it is most annoying,doesnt happen with pal discs though.
Dick Long
01-09-2007, 09:44
I don't believe it is a rebaged Beko as the specs are too high compared to what Beko TV's usually are (doesn't mean they don't make them). It doesn't even look like a Beko. It looks like Sony just built by other people.
Well obviously you'll believe what you want to believe, but it looks much more like something Beko would do with its cheap silver finish and curved styling below the screen. The pukka Sony range is black and has the high-end styled cases you'd expect from the brand.
You might like to check out the reviews of the 'Sony' PVR that is another Beko effort:
After 3 days with the Sony Freeview PVR we just couldn't believe that this is a Sony product, sure it has the badge (and the price tag) but that's about all that is Sony. With a little research we found that this model is in fact a rebadged (Beko) Digifusion DVR (the FVRT200)and not made by Sony at all!
http://www.lordpercy.com/sony_freeview_pvr.htm
The bargain here seems mainly to be getting a Beko TV with a posh name to impress your pals :(
Perhaps you should buy one and see the styling and more importantly its PQ and features for 'yourself', then think about posting.
MaleStrom
01-09-2007, 11:04
I got to say I'm in agreement with Long Dick. It really appears to me that brand snobbery demands that people have a "Sony" in their lounge, which is quite comical when this is a Turkish "built for Sony" model that almost certainly doesn't adhere to the build quality and values of a true Japanese Sony product..........but at least you'd have that all important badge on your TV!
Dick Long
01-09-2007, 11:09
Perhaps you should buy one and see the styling and more importantly its PQ and features for 'yourself', then think about posting.
Well obviously I wouldn't buy one for the reasons I've given.
I think it's only reasonable to point out that this series is not a Sony-made product before people decide to splash their cash. IMO it's worth considering spending just a little more on a discounted higher series Sony, Toshiba, LG or Samsung.
That's the idea of having a Bargain forum - so people can assess if a price cut item is worth it to them, rather than just accept it at face value. Bit obvious isn't it :thinking:
Can we stop the bickering and get this thread back on topic please? Thanks :)
melvin75
02-09-2007, 19:26
they are nw offering an alternative 'cos sold out of the sony, a techwood 37" at the same price....any good?
William Shatners Wig
02-09-2007, 19:57
well i have a beko 28" crt widescreen tv,and when you play a ntsc disc with macrovision the top of the picture bends,it is most annoying,doesnt happen with pal discs though.
My Sony 32" CRT does this, but only when playing NTSC discs through my Toshiba DVD player. PAL discs are fine; NTSC discs are fine when played through Xbox, Xbox 360 and cheapie Alba DVD player.
steve_smith
03-09-2007, 10:00
If anyone (other than me) ordered one of these from Woolies, can you confirm whether your order status is still showing "awaiting security check"?
I need to order a new TV stand to go with it, but don't want to do that until I know its definitely coming :)
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Update: Just received a response to an earlier enquiry to Woolies. They say that every order is being scrutinised to make sure nobody is placing multiple-orders (it was strictly one per customer), but that they have enough stock to fullfill all orders placed :thumbs:
If it is a beko then £400 is a bit steep I reckon. You can get Mirai or Hannspree 32" ers for £300 and they have 2/3 yr warranties and glowing reviews
just my tuppence worth :thinking:
If it is a beko then £400 is a bit steep I reckon. You can get Mirai or Hannspree 32" ers for £300 and they have 2/3 yr warranties and glowing reviews
just my tuppence worth :thinking:
Where from? The cheapest 32" with built in freeview I can find is £350 with delivery, and that's a digihome, with a 1 year RTB warranty.
Aldi has this 32 inch LCD with a Freeview tuner in store for £349.99 from Thursday http://www.aldi.co.uk/special_buys/special_buys_pid_57508.html
the £300 32"ers I mean dont have freeview but hopefully:thumbs: thats not worth £100 anyway
www.yoyotech.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4050
www.directtvs.co.uk/asp/versions.asp?rewrite=Mirai_DTL-632V200_32_inch_HD_Ready_LCD_TV_DTL-632V200&pagetype=version&refsource=froogle
www.clearancebuys.co.uk/Hannspree-32-HD-Ready-LCD-TV-YT07-32E1-000G--p-16364.html
Aldi has this 32 inch LCD with a Freeview tuner in store for £349.99 from Thursday http://www.aldi.co.uk/special_buys/special_buys_pid_57508.html
That looks pretty good actually! :thumbs:
All of this about brand names etc, its like B+O yse phillips tubes for there crt tvs....
On another note is the 32" lcs from big pockets still recommended as im in the market for one also.....But i do physically like the 37" techwood from woolies. Build quality looks very good but obviously they dont have any hd sources to test it with unfortunately
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