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Sony KDL26S3000 - 26'' Widescreen Bravia HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 16887
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 23.2
Dimensions (in): 33.9 x 21.9 x 8.7
MPN: KDL26S3000U
Model: KDL26S3000U
EAN: 4905524449761
ASIN: B000VZC2DM
Release Date: September 12, 2007
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 KDL26S3000 Vs KDL26T3000 May 4, 2008
321 out of 326 found this review helpful
Re: KDL26S3000 Vs KDL26T3000:
As these two similar sets are often compared and pondered over by prospective buyers, I thought it would be good to base this review on their differences, and tell you why I chose this S-series model in the end:
As one reviewer has pointed out, the T-series 'KDL26T3000' is available here on Amazon for a little more money than the S-series 'KDL26S3000' set. I personally used the comparison feature on Sony's website and came away thinking that I'd be happy to pay less for this S-series set, while knowing full well that it has slightly less features than the T-series. The main difference (not mentioned on the Sony site) is that this S-series uses a 'TN' panel and the T-series uses an S-PVA panel. TN panels are the cheapest LCD panels in use, and while I do accept that S-PVA panels have a wider viewing angle (178 vs 160 degrees) and an allegedly 'better' contrast ratio (I will touch on contrast ratios later on), it is an industry recognised fact that they also have a worse response time than TN panels. I think this makes TN panels better for gaming and watching fast moving action. In fact, many LAN party gamers swear by TN panel monitors for this very reason. S-PVA panels also suffer more from colour inversion - as you move your head the colours change. Some people find they don't notice this, or that it doesn't bother them, but I have noticed it on other people's sets/monitors. TN panels suffer this to a much lesser degree.
Also, I view this TV from one position, like most 'bedroom sets' I watch it from my bed - so the slight benefit of extra viewing angle is wasted on me. Besides, I think the viewing angle on this S-series (160 degrees) is perfectly sound...you really have to watch at a stupid angle before the picture grows paler..so there is another extra I need not pay for. Though I must admit, TN panels do have a much poorer vertical viewing angle, so if you like to lie/sit on the floor and look up towards the TV then you would be better off with the T-series and give this 'S' model a skip. The reason being is that if you look up towards the screen on a TN panel from a certain point (very low down), it will darken to the point of being impossible to watch. Luckily for me, I don't sit on the floor.
As for the 'better' contrast ratio on the T-series....well all I will say on this is that the whole contrast ratio numbers game is an industry con. The most common professional and very expensive cinema projector in use today has a 500:1 contrast ratio...this model has both a 800:1 'on screen' contrast ratio and a 6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Would you be surprised to know that this is perfectly adequate and that all these 20000:1 and such numbers banded about in the industry is a whopping big lie? just Google the famous article 'The Contrast Ratio Game'...it will certainly shock you. So again, the T-series had nothing extra I needed in this respect.
Apart from the different panel technology, the slightly dearer 'T' model includes a digital amplifier for the sound, while the S-series doesn't. Like most big gamers though, I use a dedicated surround system, so again I wasn't motivated to go with the 'T' model - besides, the sound is perfectly fine from this 'S' model set. Both sets use the same Virtual Dolby and BBE ViVA HD3D technology.
Both models also use the 'Bravia Engine' technology, unlike the very basic 'U-series' (KDL26U3000) model which you can also find on Amazon, and is often seen as a 'mega deal' in supermarkets. Stay away from this U-series..it is Sony's entry level series and the lack of a Bravia engine processor is a huge negative. The Bravia Engine is at the very heart of Sony TV's. It deals with colour reproduction, scaling and all sorts of weird and wonderful things...it is a must have feature. Both 'S' and 'T' include it, 'U' doesn't. This is perhaps the most important thing to remember when shopping for a Bravia TV in this lower price bracket.
So I hope you now have a more informed choice; do the few extras of the T-series set appeal to you? If so, great...for only 30 or so more it is no big deal to take that plunge. But if like me you see that 30 as one more game to buy, or perhaps a couple of Blu-Ray movies, or even an extended warranty on this S-series set, and those T-series extra features don't appeal to you, then go with this S-series model. If you still can't make up your mind, try and get to see both models demonstrated in a store before you make your choice, but I have had my KDL26S3000 for a few days now and I can honestly say to you that it is amazing. I have played upscaled DVD's through it, PS3 games and real HD Blu-Ray movies in 1080i and 720p and I can honestly say they all look absolutely amazing. You will simply not go wrong with the Sony Bravia KDL26S3000, I whole heartedly recommend it.
Great TV at a great price! December 15, 2007
53 out of 57 found this review helpful
Just bought this TV - ordered just before 2pm on Friday and it was on my doorstep at 11am the next day, due to the express delivery.
It looks great, has brilliant picture quality (as you would expect from a Sony) and the sound is great too.
The amazon price is 150 cheaper than john lewis, and with the free 3 year warranty offer you can't go wrong. Definitely recommended!
Great TV December 15, 2007
50 out of 54 found this review helpful
I upgraded from a 20" Sony Bravia to this newer and larger model. Sony doesn't dissapoint, from the look of the tv which is very class in black with a subtle silver lining across the bottom. I have it connected to my PS3 via HDMI lead and the picture quality is brilliant, can't fault it at all, games such as Call Of Duty 4, Uncharted and Oblivion just simply look stunning. The same goes for watching BluRay DVD's, sound and picture quality are great. The TV is a perfect size for the bedroom. I haven't tried the freeview channels on it yet, so I can't comment on those, I mainly bought it for my PS3, an it hasn't dissapointed, the remote is even stylish in a slim black design, the menu's are user friendly and it's a very easy TV to setup, it has plenty of connections suc as 2x HDMI sockets, camera slot, component sockets, scarts, audio in/outs, headphone jack, s-video slots etc. Very happy with the purchase, and super fast delivery by amazon.
Stop looking now - this is a great deal June 2, 2008
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
Having read lots of the reviews which seem to be written by people who are 'into TVs', I took their advice and bought one of these after scouring the web. I don't really do TVs, watching them is fine, but debating the deatil of the 'engine' doesnt exactly do it for me. I simply needed a new one for the family.
Delivery excellent, as always and the hardest bit is getting it out of the box, and that ain't exactly difficult! Thereafter it sets itself up and away you go. The picture quality is exceptional, the sound is great. It looks cool, smart, is light and doesnt take up much space. My kids plugged in their xbox with a 'high def HDMI whatever bla bla' lead and I think the result scared them with the sharpness of the image.
So, for those of you not too concerned about your dbi, HDMI, pro this, surround that, and what have you, a layperson view would be that its just a very good telly at a very good price.
BEST TV!!! December 21, 2007
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Bought this TV on saturday came at 12 on tuesday amazing delivery the tv looks the part goes well with my ps3 and the screen is crystal clear.
Perfect size for a bedroom. The Freeview is good on the tv havent used it properly yet as i bought it mainly for the ps3. But a must get TV 5 STAR!
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