Good Deal? KDL40V2000U (Best set below 1k?)

[smomeyd]

I've been looking for an LCD set for my parents recently, and I've seen an offer for a KDL40V2000U from Play.com for £899. Is this a good deal?

I'm looking for a set which handles SD to a good standard, as well as HD material. But at the moment SD is the greater priority for them.

I've also seen a Toshiba Regza 42C3030DB at John Lewis. It's tempting as it's from John Lewis and the guarantee is a piece of mind. But anyone have any opinions of this set compared to the Sony?

Thanks for your time.

 

[STOWITBELOW]

I too saw this offer, & thought I'll subscribe to the thread to see what the iteligencia say. I seem to recal the Bravia engined Tvs are better thought of than the others.

 

[STOWITBELOW]

Oh & this - http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328368&highlight=KDL40V2000U explains stuff a bit better. All the advice regarding these Tvs seems to be - watch one & see if you like the picture.

 

[marcstang]

I've been looking for an LCD set for my parents recently, and I've seen an offer for a KDL40V2000U from Play.com for £899. Is this a good deal?

I'm looking for a set which handles SD to a good standard, as well as HD material. But at the moment SD is the greater priority for them.

I've also seen a Toshiba Regza 42C3030DB at John Lewis. It's tempting as it's from John Lewis and the guarantee is a piece of mind. But anyone have any opinions of this set compared to the Sony?

Thanks for your time.

Also consider the KDL40S2500 as it is identical in specification to the 40V2000 in every way.