Reviews of the Sony KDS-55A3000
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent overall color fidelity with superb color decoding and grayscale linearity, as well as best-in-class primary color accuracy; deep black levels with solid shadow detail; de-judder processing smooths out pans and camera movement; numerous picture controls; ample connectivity.
The Bad: De-judder processing can seem unnatural; improper de-interlacing of 1080i film-based material; labyrinthine menu design.
The Bottom Line: The SXRD-based Sony KDS-55A3000 exhibited excellent color accuracy and stellar performance in general, making it the year's best performer in the rear-projection HDTV category.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 96/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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hdtv-news.co.uk
Review Summary: With a vigorous exercise program and some stellar technology, Sony has slimmed down its rear projection televisions to allow them to fit more easily into your life - and your living room. The KDS50A3000 brings the picture detail and clarity of SXRD ...
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Step up to Full HD 1080p resolution and outstanding image quality with the KDS-60A3000. Sony's A-Series HDTV's easily stand out from conventional rear projection sets with the film-like quality...
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ultimateavmag.com
Review Summary: s Low price? Check. Great color? Check. Solid detail? Check. High brightness but with features equipped to tame it, at least to some degree? Check
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDS-55A3000
General
- Series BRAVIA
- Product type Rear projection TV
- Diagonal Size 55 in - Widescreen
Display
- Technology Projection
- Projection Display Technology SXRD
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Widescreen Modes Wide
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Neutral/Cool)
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Pixel Response Time 2.5 ms
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 1080p
- Teletext Yes
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Digital
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
Connections
- Connector Type 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 240 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 59.8 in
- Depth (Shipping) 24.7 in
- Height (Shipping) 43.3 in
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 210.4 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 193.04 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 193.4 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.75 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 46.08 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
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