Sony 40V4000 / 40W4000 differences?

Toadus · 19-12-2008, 4:34 PM

Hi folks.

I know these TVs aren't the newest kids on the block, so I'm sorry if this thread annoys anyone.

In a nutshell, a friend of mine bought a 40V4000 new, from a friend of a friend, but he was expecting to get the 40W4000. I believe he paid £550 for it. Doing some searching, I can see there's a small difference in physical build between the two sets, and also there's a small difference in contrast ratio, one being 30000 and the other 33000. Apart from that, is there any other reason for my friend to believe he got a raw deal here?

Many thanks in advance.

gcogger · 19-12-2008, 5:28 PM

The 40W4000 seems to get much better reviews than the 40V4000

On the following tests, for example, the W is 'Highly recommended' and the V is a 'Qualified recommendation', and this seems much the same as other sites too.

40W4000
40V4000

Toadus · 19-12-2008, 7:20 PM

Cheers for the link.

I guess without seeing the two sets side by side, it's going to be pretty hard to notice any obvious differences.

*andy6581* · 21-12-2008, 5:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Toadus

Hi folks.

I know these TVs aren't the newest kids on the block, so I'm sorry if this thread annoys anyone.

In a nutshell, a friend of mine bought a 40V4000 new, from a friend of a friend, but he was expecting to get the 40W4000. I believe he paid £550 for it. Doing some searching, I can see there's a small difference in physical build between the two sets, and also there's a small difference in contrast ratio, one being 30000 and the other 33000. Apart from that, is there any other reason for my friend to believe he got a raw deal here?

Many thanks in advance.

£550 is still a good price for the V though

alsina · 21-12-2008, 5:48 PM

The 40V4000 will be retailing for less than £500 in the January sales.

At 40" the difference between the V and W in terms of picture quality is pretty noticeable.

ChrisGgr · 21-12-2008, 5:55 PM

1)its noway possible for a 40V4000 to reach £500
2)the difference in PQ with the 40W4000 isnt that huge

alsina · 21-12-2008, 6:07 PM

The V4000 range will all be heavily discounted in the January sales. Sony offered them to dealers at crazy prices a few weeks back in order for them to stock up. Combined with further discounts from Sony on all V4000 sales during January, dealers will be able to offer the 40" at less than £500 and still make money.

ChrisGgr · 21-12-2008, 6:53 PM

how do you know that sony offered V4000 at crazy prices in dealers?

alsina · 21-12-2008, 7:05 PM

Dealers were sent an email a few weeks back offering the V4000 models at discounted prices to enable them to stock up ready for the January sales, which actually start 26th December. On top of the further discounts Sony are offering to dealers on sales of the V4000 until the end of January, this enables the prices to drop to ridiculous levels with dealers still making profit.

I'm sure the 'crazy tv sale' adverts from the big nationals (Currys/Comet) are waiting in the wings.

*andy6581* · 22-12-2008, 7:19 PM

Just got an email from richer sounds.. £499 in the boxing day sales.

I've been offered it at £549 with a 5 year warranty from another retailer, so hopefully taking them up on it tomorrow.

Greg6721 · 22-12-2008, 7:39 PM

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Originally Posted by andy6581

Just got an email from richer sounds.. £499 in the boxing day sales.

I've been offered it at £549 with a 5 year warranty from another retailer, so hopefully taking them up on it tomorrow.

where abouts is that bud? i will be purchasing that as well if you get back to me

cvickery · 23-12-2008, 7:22 PM

Hi ,
Just had an email from Richer Sounds.
On boxing day they will have the 40v4000 @£499.95!
32 will be £299.95

Cheers
Chris

withnail_wine · 23-12-2008, 8:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cvickery

EDIT
SORRY
40V4000 @£499.95

Chris

Has anyone attempted to ring their local RS to reserve one of these?

Toadus · 24-12-2008, 9:17 AM

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated it.

Can anyone detail any more about the differences in PQ?

floz88 · 27-12-2008, 7:04 PM

i ordered one from jl and they are saying there is security problems and that the order hasnt been processed and now its 599 there. so i rung up and they said it hasnt been cancelled but cant figure out why the email was sent and asked me to ring them back at 10am tommorrow, this is the 2nd time i've been screwed around trying to get this tv. Getting pretty dam fed up with it! any ideas where i can go and jus pick it up from the store for 499 with 5 yr warranty?

abdus · 27-12-2008, 7:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alsina

The 40V4000 will be retailing for less than £500 in the January sales.

At 40" the difference between the V and W in terms of picture quality is pretty noticeable.

lol...turned out to be true.

will the W4000 be less than £600 in January?

thatdarnguy · 27-12-2008, 7:53 PM

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Originally Posted by abdus

lol...turned out to be true.

will the W4000 be less than £600 in January?

Doubtful ! Best I can find it for now is £679 @ Richer Sounds... hoping to get a price match with JL Glasgow then use the confirmation in Aberdeen (where I reside) at that price to get the 5 year warranty.

aneeqa · 27-12-2008, 8:54 PM

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Originally Posted by floz88

i ordered one from jl and they are saying there is security problems and that the order hasnt been processed and now its 599 there. so i rung up and they said it hasnt been cancelled but cant figure out why the email was sent and asked me to ring them back at 10am tommorrow, this is the 2nd time i've been screwed around trying to get this tv. Getting pretty dam fed up with it! any ideas where i can go and jus pick it up from the store for 499 with 5 yr warranty?

smilar story. original payment got declined on 2 of my cards on 26/12, the guy on th ephone said that it was probably due to JL not being able to process payments correctly.

Called up this morning to pay with a maestro and was told it went through.

logged in to view receipt and it looks like they have charged me 699, even though the your orders section of the JL website shows 499 and to confuse me even more the TV is advertised at 599!!!!

I cant log into HSBC to check what has been earmarked so I'll phone JL tomorrow.

Its the 1st time i've ordered form JL and TBH the experience certainly hasn't been good. If they try to wriggle out of the 499, then i won't let it lie

daveey · 28-12-2008, 12:07 AM

the £499 was supposed to be an offer for the 23/12 only, and web site error left it on, result = chaos

bTW the V engine is fantastic, reduce backlight and stick in THX optimiser, get low power mode, contrast ~85 and brightness ~ 40 and turn all the other noise reducion and adjuster crap off and you will love it

floz88 · 28-12-2008, 10:25 AM

well they left it on too long, and richer sounds have it for 499. so they should have to price match. they best charge me the 499 and not the 699. turns out the email i got sent was to the wrong person. Makes sense. so im still getting my tv! i hope! fingers crossed!

rik1471 · 28-12-2008, 2:31 PM

Richer Sounds have 37 v4000s for 47 shops.

Good luck getting one.