Sony WEGA KF-42WE610 42'' LCD Projection TV

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Diagonal screen size of 42 to 45 inches
LCD display

What You Should Know about the WEGA KF-42WE610 42'' LCD Projection TV

Good Fit For a Midsize Living Room

HDTVs with a diagonal screen size between 42 and 45 inches are LCDs or plasmas, usually with a resolution of either 1366 by 768 or 1920 by 1080 (1080p). The optimum viewing distance for an HDTV screen like this one is generally considered to be about 6.5 to 7.5 feet. That makes a television of this size appropriate for a range of living areas, such as a den, a large bedroom, a midsize living room, or a game room.

Reviewed by: scareduck

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Strengths: Best bang for buck in its class

Weaknesses: - NTSC sometimes ghosts, especially on sporting events and other high-contrast content- Some gain on screen means oblique viewing reduces brightness

Overall Evaluation: Overall we're very pleased with our unit. With multiple zoom and fullscreen options and a very affordable (compared to plasma) price, this is an excellent deal. The picture is comparable to many of the plasma TVs we saw, though not as bright off-axis, especially vertically; it's imperative to get the right stand for this model. (We found out by accident when we bought exactly the right sized stand and then stood up to observe a noticeable drop in brightness.) One disappointment -- and this isn't really the fault of the unit -- is that you will suddenly notice the flaws in the quality of video your DVD outputs. HD broadcast is a huge and noticeable upgrade from even the best DVD video.
Reviewed by: GregS1945

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Strengths: The best picture quality and superb sound

Weaknesses: Reliablity

Overall Evaluation: I did my research and knew Sony had problems with this technology. Sony denied any problems, but the forums were loaded with the same scenerio. Turn it on, it turns itself off. It is either the "light engine", or the fan won't come on. No fan, no light, so it turns itself off. Sony has the best warrany! I have had a tech in 3 times. Two bulbs replaced. No charge. The last tech got the internal codes, and found that the fan wasn't running when first turned on. So the bulbs that had been replaced were good. Hopefully, when my fan comes in, it will fix it. The picture is the best I have seen. (And I like a perfect picture) Don't rely on what you see in the store. Take the time to set it up at home and you won't be sorry. It's fun to see my friends drool...

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