Just back from the Sony Centre on TCR to view the E Series (again). They now have 32" and 26" on display.
The main purpose of going back was to get a few photos of the 'pearly white' colour, but on each photo the colour looked completely different, due to the mixture of natural and artifical light in the showroom. But, the visit wasn't entirely wasted...
Some observations from round #2:
- After the initial shock of seeing the E Series (dark frame) for the first time, I have to say I appreciated it more the second time. I'd really like to see it with the other frame colours (which the salesperson confirmed they were getting in). It is still quite a bold design statement though, and I stand by my earlier comment that the 'pearly white' might be overly distracting at times.
- I'd describe the colour as off-white. It was really difficult to ascertain the level of yellow tint though, as the lights in the showroom cast a warm glow over everything (which is why I initially described the colour as cream
).
- Regardless, the colour isn't as 'fresh' (white) looking as the photos online.
- Interestingly the 26" has a completely different base design from the other sizes - it sits back (slightly angled) in a black cradle, which looks almost like a very miniture easel. The salesperson confirmed the base displayed was the actual base.
Hope that helps.