Sony Introduces New 1080p SXRD Grand WEGA HDTVs

[Clint DeBoer]

Sony Electronics today introduced two new sets in the line based on the acclaimed Silicon X-tal (Crystal) Reflective Display (SXRD) technology delivering full 1920 x 1080 high-definition resolution. The 1080p KDS-R60XBR1 and KDS-R50XBR1 Grand WEGA models compliment the 70-inch QUALIA 006 micro-display and the QUALIA 004 front projector. At the heart of the models are three new 0.61-inch SXRD panels, making them the world's smallest – one each for red, green and blue color reproduction. Sony claims the panels produce a contrast ratio of 5000:1 and that refinements to the panel circuit layout enabled them to reduce the pixel pitch on an individual panel to just seven micrometers for increased pixel density, better yields, and quick response time.

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[AFJumper03]

Damn this hobby! As soon as you think you are happy with what you got, something REALLY cool comes out! grrr

[KrisJ]

More than likely my next TV, I wish it would have more HDMI inputs, especially at that price

[e73bass]

Is this rear projection or flat panel---anyone know when the Sony Qualia Flat panel will be out and a price yet?

[AVRat]

Rear-projection. SXRD is Sony's version of LCoS, a hybrid of LCD and DLP.

Yeah, I was going to go with one of the new Mitsubishi's, but I'm really interested in the LCoS technology.

[KrisJ]

Originally Posted by KrisJ

More than likely my next TV, I wish it would have more HDMI inputs, especially at that price

My mistake, when doing a compare it shows 2

[millerbrad]

Sounds nice. Unfortunately, I'm doubtful that it'll actually accept a signal from a 1080p source. I'm sure it just "displays everything in 1080p" like the Aquos LCDs.

According to the User's Manual, the maximum PC resolution accepted is 1280x1024. "If unsupported signals are used, you will see the message 'Unsupported Signal'". And the HDMI-IN specs only show support for 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i.

Oh well.. It shur looks purdy...

[wd90125]

Would love to read the reviews before buying. If anyone sees any of them give a heads up.

Thanks.

[zepaholic]

Originally Posted by Clint DeBoer

Sony Electronics today introduced two new sets in the line based on the acclaimed Silicon X-tal (Crystal) Reflective Display (SXRD) technology delivering full 1920 x 1080 high-definition resolution. The 1080p KDS-R60XBR1 and KDS-R50XBR1 Grand WEGA models compliment the 70-inch QUALIA 006 micro-display and the QUALIA 004 front projector. At the heart of the models are three new 0.61-inch SXRD panels, making them the world's smallest – one each for red, green and blue color reproduction. Sony claims the panels produce a contrast ratio of 5000:1 and that refinements to the panel circuit layout enabled them to reduce the pixel pitch on an individual panel to just seven micrometers for increased pixel density, better yields, and quick response time.

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Will Audioholics be doing a reveiw of this TV. I would like to here what the Pros say.

[tdeluce]

Originally Posted by wd90125

Would love to read the reviews before buying. If anyone sees any of them give a heads up.

Thanks.

I saw the 60in. at Sony Corp. in San Diego a couple
weeks ago - AWESOME PQ ( attended a presentation
on the SXRD technology ). The blacks were black and the
set was bright as hell. I have to watch my Samsung 6168
in complete darkness to match the level of brightness
the Sony SXRD had with full ambient lighting.

The only source they had was a Blu-Ray player playing
5 to 10 minutes of material and it looked great. Kind of
reminded me of a 60 in. tube :-)

There will be a 70 in. version out late next summer and
I will be seriously considering it...