rabbi
11-02-2008, 07:18 PM
Sony KDL-26S3000 Review
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26in LCD
Picture
Sound
Features
Usability
Value
Excellent budget buy from from Sony.
HD Ready: yes
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Rating: 86%
Design
Finished largely in matte black, the KDL-26S300 doesn't quite have the impact of some of the higher end Bravia models, but nevertheless maintains Sony's tradition for producing quietly classy, supremely well built flat panel LCD TV's.
The looks may be too conservative for some, but Sony have yet to produce an LCD TV that doesn't add a discreet touch of style to your living room.
Features
As one of Sony's entry level series of LCD TV's, the 26S3000 loses some of the high end features of higher spec models. This should have less of an impact though when comparing it to other 26in TV's as features such as Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution are simply not found on screens of this size.
Screen: 26in 16:9
Tuner: Digital
Sound System: Nicam
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Contrast Ratio: 800:1 (6,000 dynamic)
Brightness: 450cd/m2
Other Features: BRAVIA Image Processing Engine, Live Colour Creation, BRAVIA Theatre Sync.
Sockets: 2 HDMI, 2 SCART, Component Video, Composite Video, PC input.
With 2 HDMI inputs, the 26S3000 loses out to 32in+ models in the range which all share 3 HDMI inputs. 2 Scarts and the usual composite, component and s-video inputs are also present.
Entry level status on the 26S3000 is confirmed with the presence of Sony's standard Bravia image processing engine. The standard Bravia engine it must be remembered however, has an established reputation as a wholly competent and accomplished picture enhancing technology.
There is no 'x.v.Colour' on the KDL-26S3000 (x.v.Colour is based on xvYCC, a new international standard for video signals that defines a colour space nearly two times wider than the existing sRGB standard) but it does come equipped with LIVE COLOUR CREATION which is Sony's integrated solution for wider colour reproduction.
WCG-CCFL (backlight) technology allows the KDL-26S3000 to achieve approximately 95% of the NTSC (National Television System Committee) video signal colour gamut – representing a 140% improvement on LCD TVs that feature traditional fluorescent backlights. WCG-CCFL incorporates a different type of luminescent material to produce more accurate and deeper reds and greens
By combining the BRAVIA ENGINE and WCG-CCFL backlight technology, Sony claim to provide far truer and more accurate colour tones for enhanced picture depth and clarity.
Theatre Sync, which is Sony's name for CEC (Consumer Electronic Control), is a control standard that functions over HDMI 1.3. The technology facilitates one-touch control over compatible devices and in practice means that if you fire up your compatible DVD player, the all connected devices such as your LCD TV will also spring into life.
:cool:
26in LCD
Picture
Sound
Features
Usability
Value
Excellent budget buy from from Sony.
HD Ready: yes
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Rating: 86%
Design
Finished largely in matte black, the KDL-26S300 doesn't quite have the impact of some of the higher end Bravia models, but nevertheless maintains Sony's tradition for producing quietly classy, supremely well built flat panel LCD TV's.
The looks may be too conservative for some, but Sony have yet to produce an LCD TV that doesn't add a discreet touch of style to your living room.
Features
As one of Sony's entry level series of LCD TV's, the 26S3000 loses some of the high end features of higher spec models. This should have less of an impact though when comparing it to other 26in TV's as features such as Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution are simply not found on screens of this size.
Screen: 26in 16:9
Tuner: Digital
Sound System: Nicam
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Contrast Ratio: 800:1 (6,000 dynamic)
Brightness: 450cd/m2
Other Features: BRAVIA Image Processing Engine, Live Colour Creation, BRAVIA Theatre Sync.
Sockets: 2 HDMI, 2 SCART, Component Video, Composite Video, PC input.
With 2 HDMI inputs, the 26S3000 loses out to 32in+ models in the range which all share 3 HDMI inputs. 2 Scarts and the usual composite, component and s-video inputs are also present.
Entry level status on the 26S3000 is confirmed with the presence of Sony's standard Bravia image processing engine. The standard Bravia engine it must be remembered however, has an established reputation as a wholly competent and accomplished picture enhancing technology.
There is no 'x.v.Colour' on the KDL-26S3000 (x.v.Colour is based on xvYCC, a new international standard for video signals that defines a colour space nearly two times wider than the existing sRGB standard) but it does come equipped with LIVE COLOUR CREATION which is Sony's integrated solution for wider colour reproduction.
WCG-CCFL (backlight) technology allows the KDL-26S3000 to achieve approximately 95% of the NTSC (National Television System Committee) video signal colour gamut – representing a 140% improvement on LCD TVs that feature traditional fluorescent backlights. WCG-CCFL incorporates a different type of luminescent material to produce more accurate and deeper reds and greens
By combining the BRAVIA ENGINE and WCG-CCFL backlight technology, Sony claim to provide far truer and more accurate colour tones for enhanced picture depth and clarity.
Theatre Sync, which is Sony's name for CEC (Consumer Electronic Control), is a control standard that functions over HDMI 1.3. The technology facilitates one-touch control over compatible devices and in practice means that if you fire up your compatible DVD player, the all connected devices such as your LCD TV will also spring into life.