Sony Bravia TV...huge difference in price,why?

[barb1314]

I've been thinking about a new TV and particularly the 32" Sony Bravia. I've seen one model for £350 to £400 and another one for £650. Can anyone explain why the huge difference in price? All I can see is that the more expensive one is 100hz?? Is that something which makes the picture clearer? Both are widescreen,HD ready etc etc. What would the extra £300 give me? I've read and read but can't see any clear explanation.If you can explain simply that would be great! Many thanks.

[barb1314]

Ok just found a site that explains it properly. KDL just means Sony Bravia,32 is obviously the screen size,the next letter is the series and the last four digits denote when the TV came out and is more for the manufacturers. Think that's right?

[doddsredoubt]

barb1314,I have had a 42" Panasonic TV for the past two years with no trouble,agreed I got 5 years parts and labour for nothing but had no trouble with the set first class,but as said it all depends on size of screen and make of set.Good Luck

[ChuckFickens]

"What would the extra £300 give me"

A Sony badge on the front!

Seriously, sony are not the top brand in modern TVs by a long way, they are living on a reputation for having a better picture they gained back in the old trinitron tube days that simply isn't there anymore and you are now paying for the badge.

Panasonic, Samsung and (who'd have thought!) even LG are bigger players in the flat screen markets.

[gingejbee]

Chuck's opinion is confirmed by Which? top HD TV brand Tables:
1 Panasonic 2 Samsung 3 Sony 4 LG 5 Philips 6 Toshiba 7 Sharp.

[barb1314]

Thanks again to everyone.This site astounds me at the help you get.Brilliant!