Sony 40V4000 / 40W4000 differences?

[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.

[gcogger]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[alsina]

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]

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

[alsina]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by cvickery

EDIT
SORRY
40V4000 @£499.95

Chris

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

[Toadus]

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated it.

Can anyone detail any more about the differences in PQ?

[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?