Sony KP-51HW40 51 in. TV

Pros: Widescreen, HD-Ready.
Cons: The 960i mode, somewhat pricey.

Sony makes everything from shortwave radios to car stereos. Among this wide range of products, the company stands out in the video field with their line of well-designed camcorders. In fact, much of the news you see on TV is shot with Sony...

Pros: Great picture, good value
Cons: Limited viewing angle

I was shopping for plasma TVs until I found out about burn-in and decided that, for the money, an HDTV-ready projection TV made more sense. A lot of TVs in this price range have excellent pictures and features (e.g. Panasonic & Hitachi), but I thought...

Pros: HDTV, Great PIP, attractive unit
Cons: Limited to only two HDTV inputs

I have had my KP51HW40 for about one week and I am pleased with my choice.

I have the following Inputs into it:

HDTV Digital Cable
ANALOG Cable (For Twinview Features)
DVD Player (HDTV)
VCR (RCA Connection)
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Pros: Excellent picture quality
Cons: Audio quality

I'm not going to re-hash what you've probably already read about this Sony rear-projection television. I'll just try to add a bit to your buying preparation by describing my experience.

Right after I got this TV about six months ago, Sony...

Pros: Bright Screen, Excellent Picture
Cons: Remote isn't truly "universal"

I’ve been using this TV for about 6 weeks now. I highly recommend it for anyone with a DVD (or LaserDisc) player or satellite TV.

Both picture and sound are outstanding. It really brings the “theater experience” into your home. You’ll want...

Pros: Awesome picture. Great Features. Great looking.
Cons: PIP channel surfing and channel labeling (see review)

Okay...I won't restate what everyone else has already stated so eloquently. I'll just add my two cents...this set rocks! The picture is incredible. I'm just feeding it analog cable and was prepared for a horrible picture based on what I have seen on...

Pros: Very clear DVD picture.
Cons: Somewhat tedious set-up.

Since Spring of 2001 we had a miniscule, bargain-basement 12-inch TV on which to view DVDs played on the Sony DVP-S9000ES DVD player. We now have the Sony KP-51HW40 rear projection, wide-screen TV whose detailed picture proves it an excellent companion...

Pros: Easy setup and good initial picture quality
Cons: Unreliable

The Sony KP51HW40 had great initial picture quality and good flexibility.

I had two units (the initial purchased unit and a replacement) that both developed the same problem. After 30 days the screen started to flash and the color shifted to...

Pros: Great value, picture, HDTV, component hookups, Sony reliability
Cons: No internal HD turner

I purchased my HD 51 inch Sony July this summer of 2002. I have loved watching TV ever since. The high contrast screen helps the dust cleaning a bit easier as well as keeping the glare down. I compared this TV to other models like the Mitsubishi, JVC ...

Pros: Glorious picture, good price
Cons: No HDTV tuner built-in; front panel can scratch; phosphor aging after a few years

I've spent my first weekend with my Sony KP-51HW40 and here are my impressions: 1. The bottom grille is grey, not blue as photographed here. 2. The picture delivered by this set is GREAT. 3. It is "just right" when it comes to size. Not too ...

Pros: We feel like we're in the movie theatre!
Cons: None yet after 3 weeks of ownership

We've always wanted a wide screen T.V but until now nothing was good enough. The KP51HW40 is an excellent home theatre for someone looking to upgrade their viewing experience. It has a sharp vivid picture with no corner drop off apparent. It has 4...

Pros: Great picture quality on HDNET & HBO #509
Cons: Everything except for Great picture quality on HDNET & HBO #509

I bought my Sony KP-51HW40 51-inch Hi-Scan 1080i™ Widescreen Projection HDTV on April 27, 2002 and as soon as I hooked up my new Hughes E86 HD processor, I new I had made a $2,500. (combined price) mistake! If you ever had a doubt about buying a HDTV...

Pros: Loved the picture when I bought it in Dec 2001.
Cons: Hate the picture now.

The 4:3 section of the picture is now darker than the bars on the sides. Even with an extended warra ...

Pros: Clear picture that doesn't "stretch" like other widescreen models I've seen.
Cons: Beware: You may become a couch potato with this TV!!

This is the most beautiful TV I have ever seen. When I first turned it on, I was in shock! I could not believe how clear the picture was. I only have regular cable service (not satellite or digital) and I heard that I should expect a slightly "fuzzy"...

Pros: great pic when available!
Cons: none, crt dont last long!

i also had the same problem . the repair people came twice since i purchased it in 2002. the third time about 1 month ago they couldnt repair it cause they dont make parts for it anymore. so they gave me store credit for the total purchase price $1800.00 lucky me huh? now i purchased the kds55a2020 and let me tell you the picture and colors are better than any plasma and flat screen lcd i ever seen and believe me i looked around alot and researched. thank god for the extended service plan i purchased. anytime you spend a lot of money on any electronics always get service plan cause when it finally dies then youll be able to get the newer model.