Because we are all made to believe new is betterI've only had my 65CX for less than a year so why am I looking at this tv![]()
I've only had my 65CX for less than a year so why am I looking at this tv![]()
It looks like it all depends on where you order it from. GA for the 55 & 65" models is approx 4 weeks away, however, reports are surfacing that this could be earlier if you order from the Sony Centres.Anyone knows when this TV will be available in UK?
Anyone knows when this TV will be available in UK?
Peter Tyson and Richer Sounds are taking pre-orders, with PT suggesting they'll be available mid-April.
I'm either going for the 55" A90J or the four sided ambilight Philips, as my TV is wall mounted, but I wouldn't dream of buying at launch for two reasons;
cost
reviews
I'd hate to be disappointed to find out I've got an expensive lemon that has issues or isn't suitable for my needs.
Regard reviews, no disrespect to @JSM15 and their link above but, I hold the AVForum reviewers (@Phil Hinton and @Steve Withers ) and Vincent Teoh (from HDTVTest) above everyone else.
Depending on what these guys say, that's where my money goes.
These TVs are now being delivered in the US but the there are no reviews to be had anywhere. Is there an embargo on reviews and when are we likely to see any? I’m in the same position as you.Peter Tyson and Richer Sounds are taking pre-orders, with PT suggesting they'll be available mid-April.
I'm either going for the 55" A90J or the four sided ambilight Philips, as my TV is wall mounted, but I wouldn't dream of buying at launch for two reasons;
cost
reviews
I'd hate to be disappointed to find out I've got an expensive lemon that has issues or isn't suitable for my needs.
Regard reviews, no disrespect to @JSM15 and their link above but, I hold the AVForum reviewers (@Phil Hinton and @Steve Withers ) and Vincent Teoh (from HDTVTest) above everyone else.
Depending on what these guys say, that's where my money goes.
Oh absolutely because even that review, it hints at great things.I agree about reviews. I only posted in the absence of the usual more reputable reviews - it at least gives you an indication of what to expect.
As I said above, if PT and RS are expecting stock in mid-April, I'd have thought reviews this side of the pond will be there or there abouts, maybe weeks either side, once the likes of AVForums and HDTVTest get their hands on them.These TVs are now being delivered in the US but the there are no reviews to be had anywhere. Is there an embargo on reviews and when are we likely to see any? I’m in the same position as you.
Oh absolutely because even that review, it hints at great things.
The reason i didn't go for the current flagship is brightness and lag and that review at least gives me hope the brightness is greatly improved.
Based on the two reviews I've seen, brightness appears to be in the region of 720-780 nits when calibrated.
A noticeable improvement over Sony's previous OLED's but that's only because they have traditionally been the least bright out of all the manufacturers. I think they are normally around the 600 nit mark when calibrated in the correct picture mode.
I am hoping for a brightness improvement on the A80J as that will be more in line with my 65" budget and I really need the narrower stand position on that model.
If there's a big nit difference between those two models then I might go for the 55" A90J. Keen to see what Philips can do with Mini LED too - the Samsung reviews have been very good, though the continual absence of Dolby Vision is a joke.
I love the way that review says:Hi Everyone,
the following review may be quite helpful, it makes some good points about sound quality...
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Our review of the new Sony Bravia XR-55A90JU & XR-65A90JU OLED TV
Sony have proclaimed the A90JU as their ‘Best ever OLED TV’, a bold statement after offering many OLED TVs over the last few years, not least against the A9BU model from last year.lifestylekings.co.uk
I spoke to richersounds yesterday and they told me they are expecting stock at the end of this month.As I said above, if PT and RS are expecting stock in mid-April, I'd have thought reviews this side of the pond will be there or there abouts, maybe weeks either side, once the likes of AVForums and HDTVTest get their hands on them.
Isn't there one manufacturer that fell out with AVForums or doesn't supply them with review models?
I'm only going on memory so forgive me if I'm wrong. I can't remember which manufacturer or what hardware type it was now., I just seem to remember it all stemmed from an unfavorable review a long time ago.
Edit; found this
Did they call you because you made an enquiry about the TV or have you already pre-ordered and that's what initiated their contact as part of an update?I got a call from curry's today, they'll have them in stock 26th March.
I got it pre ordered.Did they call you because you made an enquiry about the TV or have you already pre-ordered and that's what initiated their contact as part of an update?
That's pretty good from Curry's to update you like that. Kudos to them...I got it pre ordered.
Who, out of Curry's, John Lewis or Richer Sounds has the biggest buying power do we think?That's pretty good from Curry's to update you like that. Kudos to them...
Fingers crossed that JL will also have the same dates for being in stock. Although that doesn't necessarily mean that we'll get them on the Friday/Saturday. It may take time for them to check them in and process the orders for dispatch with their delivery dept. The good old knowhow vans..
Still, a bit earlier than expected it has to be said.![]()
Who, out of Curry's, John Lewis or Richer Sounds has the biggest buying power do we think?
My guess is the biggest buyer would normally get them first. Unless they divvy them out of course.