Lord Entropy
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So I might as well get the older set then? Are there no new enhancements?
The X1 4K HDR processor that is in the XG85/83 apparently still had the XE90/85 motion bug, discussed here , in the XF85 so might also still be present in the XG85/83. The XF90 received an upgrade to the X1 Extreme and didn't have this issue and same should apply to the XG90 which is also still on the X1 Extreme (perhaps if you open it up the type number on the actual chip might be different and indicate it is a newer chip but the impact would be minimal. Could then also inspect the board that handles the local dimming to see if it's a different type which might mean a change in zone layout or number but not very likely)So what about hardware. Has the processing changed in any way? New chips etc? I was lucky enough to get mine for £830 so less than an xf so not disappointed but if I’d have spent the £1400 rrp I’d be gutted. A 55” would have taken up to much space so happy I went with the 49”. Am I right in saying the only real difference between the 8 and 9 series is the full led backlight? Or is there more to it?
With the XF90 you can turn them inwards, with the XG models you can't.So just did some measurements and seems the stand won’t fit on my AV stand. Will have to have a rethink then.
With the XF90 you can turn them inwards, with the XG models you can't.
And seems the 49XG90 is/ will be available in Asia. I checked the Japanese, Chinese and Singaporean Sony websites and didn't see it earlier today but here it is on the Hong Kong site Sony X90G | LED | 4K Ultra HD | High Dynamic Range (HDR) | Smart TV (Android TV)
Doesn't change the fact that I haven't heard of any upgrades to the X1 Extreme on this or the AG8
One of the problems with XF90 was the input lag in 1080p. (~41ms)
Is it better with XG90?
Do you know how wide the legs would be apart if you did this as I gather this Amazon stands use the wall mounting bracket points?You can always buy a standard stand from Amazon for £25, looks so much better than the crap Sony legs.
Also, I run my XE9005 with a sub plugged into it, sounds great, shocks a few people as the sub is hidden.
Henry.... can you confirm its still a VA panel ? Last year was true 10bit. Im worried sony has planted an 8bit IPS with FRC this year. Was going to buy one yesterday but the sony rep. was reluctant to confirm.
Do you really think last year's "info" is official? Probably looked it up at displayspeculation? They make up this stuff as it comes along ... (and also don't use Rtings' classifications as official spec, it's based on performance not specs: 'Note: we consider 8-bit with dithering to be equivalent to 10-bit, as long as the 10-bit gradient looks smooth.')Looks like a VA panel.. thanks for the photos. Anyone else care to comment on them ?. Despite that sony reps insisting its the same panel as 2018, clearly it is not.
Over 60hz is not officially supported on tv's. Never has been on Sony models, doesn't mean it can't do it ...Can it actually do 100/120 hz? On the Sony website it's only listed for 1080p@60z max: Sony XG90 | Full Array LED | 4K Ultra HD | High Dynamic Range (HDR) | Smart TV (Android TV)