Sony KD32FS170 32-Inch Trinitron WEGA Hi-Scan Digital Television
The barebones Sony Wega TV. Short on features... pay the extra for the KD32FS130.
While the KD FS170 and KD FS130 (available in a wide range of sizes for both model types) may LOOK exactly the same on the outside... don't be fooled and buy the FS170 unless all you care about is a nice looking screen and very little else. <br /> <br />For very little extra money the KD32FS130 gives you: <br />- Better sound... the 130 has two 10w speakers, the 170 has two 5w speakers <br />- More menu options... the 170 has NO menu page for the sound settings AT ALL... the 130 has sound settings such as bass, treble, balance, also a simulated surround sound setting, and auto volume control to keep the volume down when the annoyingly loud commercials come on <br />- More inputs... one additional component and one additional composite output. Also, the 130 has audio outputs for running to an external sound system, the 170 has NO audio outs <br /> <br /> <br />Curiously, even the 130 is short on features compared to the first Wega I bought a few years ago... unfortunately I dont' know the model number. That TV had an S-video connection on the front panel whereas the 130 and 170 just have composite, also my Wega had picture in picture which I see no mention of for the 130 or 170. <br /> <br />Still, if you're going to get a Wega CRT the 130 is the one to get IF you can even still find one. They seem to still be readily available online... however, local stores such as Circuit City and Best Buy only list the 170 anymore. I bought one and only realized after I got it home that it was missing all these extra features. <br /> <br />Sony must be really focusing more on HDTV's now and does seem to be 'cheaping out' on their CRT's. The Wega is still great as far as having a really nice picture, but right about now I REALLY wish I still had the one I bought a few years back which was so much better in so many ways. I hope I can find a 130 still at a store as I can't afford to buy the TV outright and had to finance this one.