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Home Theater : Deals Published: 2007-12-13 - 10:59:00

Sony Bravia 50-inch 1080p HDTV - Under $1200 Delivered (KDS-50A3000)
By Big Picture Big Sound Deal Meister

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Looking for a good deal on a name brand 1080pHDTV? Better be quick! OneCall has a special sale on Sony's elegant 50-inch Bravia KDS-50A3000, now just $1199.99 including delivery and a matching stand (while supplies last).

Sony KDS-50A3000 with Matching Stand: $1199.99 delivered.

Don't forget to apply coupon code "HOLIDAY07" at check-out in order to get the lower price. Sony's matching stand, the SU-RS12X, is included in the price, as well as free delivery!

The KDS-50A3000 features Sony's proprietary SXRD (Silicon X-Tal Reflective Display) technology which gives it a Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) resolution. The HDTV offers built-in ATSC, NTSC and QAM (digital cable) tuners, 3 HDMI and 2 component video inputs, as well as composite and S-video inputs. You can also hook up any PC either via the included standard VGA port (db15) or via HDMI if your PC supports DVI-D or HDMI digital output.

To get the best picture, the set features Sony's advanced video processing technology including Motionflow 120Hz High Frame Rate Technology, x.v.Color technology and BRAVIA Engine EX Video Processor. Combined these video processing technologies assure that you get the smoothest possible image qith the most dynamic natural colors whether your source is standard TV or DVD (480i or 480p), broadcast HDTV (720p or 1080i) or full HD sources like Blu-ray discs or HD-DVD (1080p).

Detailed Specifications from the Manufacturer:

General

  • Screen Size : 50 inches measured diagonally
  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9
  • Television Type : Rear Projection
Inputs and Outputs
  • Analog Audio Input(s) : 5 (side)
  • Audio Out (Variable/Fixed) : 1 (side)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 2 (side)
  • Composite Video Input(s) : 3 (side)
  • Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (side) Dolby(R) Digital Optical Output
  • RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (side)
  • S-Video Input(s) : 1 (side)
  • PC Audio Input(s) : 1 (side)
  • PC Video Input(s) : 1 (side)
  • HDMI Connection(s) : 3 (side) - 1 side input included L/R audio inputs
Power
  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 240W
  • Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.1W
  • Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60Hz
  • Power Management : Yes
Service and Warranty Information
  • Limited Warranty : 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor
Video
  • Native Resolution : 1080p
  • Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  • Display Response Time : 2.5ms (rise and fall)
  • Vertical Size : Yes
  • Vertical Center : Yes
  • Horizontal Center : Yes
Weights and Measurements
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 45 3/8 X 33 1/2 X 14 3/8 inches; (1150 x 850 x 365mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 75lb (34kg)
Regulation and Standard Compliance
  • Energy Star(R) Compliant : Yes
Audio Features
  • Tone Control(s) : Treble, Bass
  • Sound Mode : Dynamic, Standard, Custom
  • MTS Stereo Decoder : Yes
  • Audio Mute : Yes
  • Speaker On/Off : Yes
  • Dolby(R) Digital : Yes
Convenience Features
  • Channel Label : Yes
  • Channel Skip/Add : Yes
  • Channel Jump : Yes
  • Favorite Channel : Yes
  • Speed Surf(TM) Channel Selection : Yes
  • Program Guide Access : Yes
  • Auto Channel Programming : Yes
  • Info Banner : Yes
  • Programmable Timer : 2 Event
  • Sleep timer : 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off
  • Caption Vision : On, Off, Program
  • Clock : Yes
  • Power Save Mode : Standard, Reduced, Picture Off
  • Picture Freeze : Yes
General Features
  • Auto SAP : Yes
  • ID1 Detection : Yes
  • Video Label : Yes
  • Video Features
  • Tuner : ATSC/NTSC hybrid with Clear QAM (8 VSB)
  • Color System : ATSC, NTSC
  • Video Processing : Yes (BRAVIA Engine(TM) EX & MotionFlow (120hz/black insertion)
  • Color Temperature : Cool, Neutral, Warm
  • Noise Reduction : Yes
  • Black Corrector : High, Medium, Low, Off
  • Clear White : On, Off
  • Gamma Compensation : High, Medium, Low, Off
  • CineMotion(R) Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes
  • Advanced Iris : Yes
  • Comb Filter : 3D DIGITAL COMB FILTER
  • DRC(R) MultiFunction Circuitry : Yes (DRC MF V1)
  • DRC(R) Mode : Mode 1, Mode 2, CineMotion(R) Technology
  • DRC(R) Palette Presets : Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3
  • Direct Mode : On, Off
  • Game Mode : On/Off
  • Auto Adjustment (PC) : Yes
  • Advanced Video Menu : Yes
  • Picture Modes : Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom
  • Detail Enhancer : High, Medium, Low, Off
  • Wide Mode : Yes
  • Display Technology : SXRD(R) Technology
  • High Definition : Yes (Full HD 1080P)

Last Updated: 2007-12-25 08:53:17
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