Sony KDL-V5500 SERIES

ChrisGgr · 26-02-2009, 3:59 PM

The other thread was moved so here is the V5500 thread for the upcoming sucessor of the popular W4000 series

SPECS
FULL HD RESOLUTION 1920X1080
24P TRUE CINEMA
S-FORCE FRONT SURROUND
4X HDMI
USB 2.0 INPUT
ETHERNET
APPLICAST
PIANO BLACK COLOUR
SWIVEL STAND
XMB MENU
DYNAMIC CONTRAST 60.000:1(37":50.000:1)
CCFL BACKLIGHT
BRAVIA ENGINE 3
ADVANCED CONTRAST ENCHANCER
INTELLIGENT PICTURE
LIVE COLOUR
SCENE CELECT
ECO SETTINGS
8BIT PANEL

32",37",40",46",52"
KDL-40V5500 (KDL40V5500) : Overview : TV and projectors : Sony

kourosh · 26-02-2009, 7:01 PM

We had them come in today(32"),i must say stunning set really impressed

ChrisGgr · 26-02-2009, 8:31 PM

tell us more!

kourosh · 26-02-2009, 8:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CHRISGEO

tell us more!

i put it out quite late,just before we was closing so didnt get much time to play,the retail will be 779 and im sorry to say it looks like this years range will again be the LCD's to beat

ChrisGgr · 26-02-2009, 9:01 PM

and its just the V5500,I imagine the W5500.....tommorrow when you go to work look it more and write a review if you can(or even some first pics as well)

kourosh · 26-02-2009, 9:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CHRISGEO

and its just the V5500,I imagine the W5500.....tommorrow when you go to work look it more and write a review if you can(or even some first pics as well)

will see what i can do mate,

Limerick · 26-02-2009, 11:45 PM

When is the new range available for sale?

kourosh · 27-02-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Limerick

When is the new range available for sale?

the 32" is available from today

jpb82 · 27-02-2009, 12:17 AM

Is the 40V5500 a replacement for the 40V4000 or 40W4000?

ChrisGgr · 27-02-2009, 7:50 AM

40w4000

andesig · 27-02-2009, 10:44 AM

Thanks for the info kourosh and Chris. I'm confused about the difference between Applicast and Viera Cast technologies, announced by Sony and Panasonic respectively for most of their 2009 ranges - including V5500. Is it essentially the same (or similar) technology? I'm excited by the continuing move towards convergence of computer/TV/internet, and want to make the best choice when I buy my new TV in a few weeks. My first concern is to get a great HD image though (Freesat, French TNTHD and Bluray)

Can anybody help with a basic evaluation of what they understand about the two *cast technologies, the possibilities and the limitations ?

Limerick · 27-02-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CHRISGEO

40w4000

I thought that the V5500 series replaced all the older V series and the W5500 replaced the older W series, unless I have it wrong.

OneMoreSolo · 28-02-2009, 12:18 AM

I'm torn as to which TV to buy at the moment, either the 40W4500, 40V5500 or 40W5500.

Is the only difference between the V5500 and W5500 the 100hz? If so then I'll go with the V, watched a demonstration supposedly to show me the benefits of 100hz, but I couldn't tell the difference. And certainly not £100 of difference...

Any help as to which one of the three to get would be appreciated!

Thanks

ChrisGgr · 28-02-2009, 8:10 AM

the difference between V5500 and W5500 is the 100Hz yes and the lower contrast for the V,other than that the same.In any case I wouldnt get the old one now that they are in release

Gliders84 · 01-03-2009, 11:00 AM

Amazon now have the 37V5500 available to preorder for release on March 9th for £699. Might be worth preordering now and cancel if you find it cheaper nearer the release date. Just noticed they have also got the 32inch version for £599.

andesig · 02-03-2009, 11:40 AM

I'm inclined to buy a 37V5500 (the size is right for my room, and it has the right mix of features for my needs and my budget (Applicast, USB, 4HDMI etc). I've never yet been impressed by 100Hz models. My remaining concern is about the panel. It seems that all the other panels in the V5500 range are S-PVA made by the joint Sony/Samsung venture. The 37" is apparently a A-MVA from the Taiwanese producer AUO which seems to have a (slightly) poorer reputation - the contrast figures quoted are a little lower than for the others. I was so impressed by the 32W4000 that I'd hate to be disappointed by the 37V5500.

I guess I need to wait and see an example in the shops, or a review in one of the magazines. Chrisgeo has expressed the view that the 37" will be OK. Are there any other views out there from other insiders? Anybody seen any user reviews?

npapanik · 05-03-2009, 8:25 AM

What about the DLNA built in feature? Does anybody know what video formats will be playable???

NX3 · 05-03-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by npapanik

What about the DLNA built in feature? Does anybody know what video formats will be playable???

I don't think anyone knows as I've asked twice now. From what I can gather online mp3, jpg and mpeg1 but obviously that's not the good stuff people are that interested in. The manuals aren't online yet, details on applicast are very thin.

sinistro · 05-03-2009, 12:26 PM

knowing sony policy about copying/downloading of movie material I got a hard head in avi, dvx, mpeg will be playable on them.

welshman01 · 06-03-2009, 3:48 PM

Just been in an seem the 32v5500 at the Sony Centre in Milton Keynes.
Looks really nice and nice crisp picture. Definitely better than the w4000.

Interestingly they are already on sale andI could have bought and walked away with one today! I though they had not gone on sale yet.

Price is £799 which is £200 more expensive than the some online, however it does come with a 5 year warranty.

Simon

nenito2k · 06-03-2009, 3:59 PM

yes...indeed in FRANCE various people already bought ( almost a week ago!) their v5500....first impressions are very good

ChrisGgr · 06-03-2009, 6:48 PM

looks like worth successor to W4000!

audiphile76 · 06-03-2009, 7:13 PM

Is Bravia Engine 3 better? Are the blacks better too?

welshman01 · 06-03-2009, 7:45 PM

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Originally Posted by audiphile76

Is Bravia Engine 3 better? Are the blacks better too?

I cant give you an expert opinion, however the Bravia 3 is meant to be better and with a contrast of 60,000:1 it should be much better. Meant to be overall better than the excellent 32w4000.

However it is not 100Hz. This is saved for the new w5500 series.

audiphile76 · 07-03-2009, 9:18 AM

Thanks for the reply. Numbers are good as they are indicative of a measure, but in the case of CR, i will not trust any numbers. I wanted to check if someone has read anything good (in cd/m2) about the black level on the V series?

welshman01 · 07-03-2009, 9:42 AM

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Originally Posted by audiphile76

Thanks for the reply. Numbers are good as they are indicative of a measure, but in the case of CR, i will not trust any numbers. I wanted to check if someone has read anything good (in cd/m2) about the black level on the V series?

I think you may need to wait a few weeks for some reviews then. I too am homing that some of the early adopters will post their views from having got one.

andesig · 07-03-2009, 4:05 PM

There are two user reviews of the 32V5500, in French, here, with subjective and generally positive opinions. No figures, but one reviewer talks of stunning contrast and intense blacks in Blueray, though the other says that the default settings did not give great results in SD. Both were however bowled over by the rendering of Call of Duty 4.