Sony Grand WEGA KDF-42WE655 42-Inch LCD Projection Television with Integrated HDTV Tuner
Great TV
We have needed a new TV to replace the 32\\" Sony I bought in 1995. I researched for months. For the longest time I was leaning towards a 34\\" tube model. Then I found this set coming down in price at various web sites. I check it out in person in a few different stores and really liked the picture. <br /> <br />I finally made the purchase in Mid August at a high-end TV store. Got it as a floor model at about $600 of list price. Could pass up the deal. <br /> <br />At first I found the standard digital channels (on Comcast digital) were really not very clear. Then we ended up having an issue with the cable box and not getting channels. Comcast came by and found we had to many splitters coming off our main cable feed. (We have 2 digital cable boxes, 2 HDTV boxes and 1 line for broadband internet) The cable guy took away a few of the 2 way splitters and converted to 4 way splitters and also added an amplifier. <br /> <br />Since then the non-HD channels are coming in much better. Still not quite as good as on the old TV or on the 34\\" HD tube TV we have, but much better than it was. <br /> <br />As for the HD channels themselves: When the broadcast is in HD, the picture is AWESOME! Especially Discovery HD, ESPN HD and all the NFL games broadcast in HD. I love this TV. <br /> <br />The 42\\" size is big, but not out of control. Right now we are watching from about 10' away. <br /> <br />One of the things I like best is the picture in picture. It's a side by side picture. You can have both screen's the same size or make one bigger. I believe there are 3 or 4 different setting for size. Great when watching 2 NFL games on Sundays or you want to watch the football game and baseball game at the same time. When both screens are the same size, its like watching 2 20\\" TV next to each other. <br /> <br />DVD's are also great with this TV. I have the cable hooked up via the HDMI and the DVD with the composite video. Haven't watched a lot of DVD's yet, but with the few we have its beena great experience.  <br /> <br />This is now the centerpiece of my home theater system that consists of a Denon 6.1 digital receiver, Klispch front and center speakers, 4 Cambridge Sound-Works rear and side speakers, Panasonic DVD player and Sony VCR. <br /> <br />No need to go to the movies again! <br /> <br />Thank you Sony!