Sony KDF-55WF655 55-Inch HD-Ready LCD Projection Television
After 4 weeks and many DVDs and Comcast HDTV
Now that we've had this Sony 55\\" LCD in the house and used a great deal, I have a few comments for potential buyers. <br /> <br />This is my personal setup- <br />Comcast HD Digital Cable feed <br />Digital CableCard <br />Sony DVD with progressive scan toggled on <br />Component Video from DVD to HDTV <br />Surround Sound (5.1) from DVD player <br />8-12 feet from HDTV to seating area <br />Low lighting in room; little to no natual lighting <br /> <br />Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. My family, the kids and friends, really love it!  Family members are so impressed with the DVD & HDTV picture quality that it's fun to hear their reaction.  <br /> <br />The HDTV from Comcast is 1080i and very good. Some channels are better then others, so set your expectations for quality on what is broadcasted from each channel. The best quality is coming from DiscoveryHD and INHD, INHD2 for general topics. ESPN-HD is also great.  Some local HD channels are mixed and quality is on/off depending upon the technology in the camera used. <br /> <br />I also have a SONY DVD Progressive Scan/5.1 surround sound player. DVD Component Video output to either of the two Sony HDTV Component Video-In provides the better picture. Don't go cheap on the Component Video cables. <br /> <br />Combined with the surround sound audio, progressive scan video to this Sony HDTV provides results that are just wonderful and entertaining. It's amazing for family and friends that have not seen or heard DVD/HDTV combo yet. <br /> <br />We just finished watching Lord of the Rings, Extended versions for all three movies - one each weekend.  The picture quality is so very clear; action sequences are great but my most enjoyable seens are the landscapes in Return of the King. You will find yourself \\"looking around the HDTV\\", focusing on areas of the picture and noticing things never before seen or observed. The surround sound DVD player is a major component of enjoyment. <br /> <br />Picture quality is very sharp with recent animated DVD videos from Toy Story, Shrek, Incredibles, and others. <br /> <br />We just love it. <br /> <br />ROOM TO IMPROVE Areas: <br />The remote is less then friendly and logical.  Buttons are too small, most used functions are spread around the unit. Lighting in dark rooms isn't there. Getting the remote pointed DIRECTLY at the HDTV is annoying. Other cautions - there is a button or more to switch between Cable and Antenna inputs!! That caused me pain solving that mystery out. If Sony could redesign the remote and keep it compatable, I'll be one of the first to buy it. <br /> <br />The cold power-on and warm-up time seems long. It may take 15 seconds or more to get the bright, clear picture so be patient. <br /> <br />At times, the picture and sound get off queue by maybe a second. This may not be the HDTV, but I've noticed it more now then with the old CRT TV set. <br /> <br />When using a Sony Memory Stick for pictures, the HDTV provided music is great, except when it repeats itself over and over in 15-20 second segments.  Too bad Sony didn't include more lengthy music segments. Another item, why is Sony only accepting their own \\"picture card\\" and not other standards such as Compact Flash, SD Cards, etc.  <br />