Sony Announces 1080p Bravia Flat–Panel LCDs

[Audioholics]

<A href="http://www.audioholics.com/news/pressreleases/Sony1080pXBRBravia.php"><IMG style="WIDTH: 87px; HEIGHT: 100px" alt=[Sony1080pXBRLCD1] hspace=10 src="http://www.audioholics.com/news/thumbs/Sony1080pXBRLCD1_th.jpg" align=left border=0></A>Sony Electronics today announced an expansion of its acclaimed BRAVIA flat-panel LCD television line, including several new models with native 1920 x 1080 full high-definition resolution panels and HDMI inputs with 1080p capability. The line features six new models in 40- and 46-inch screen sizes and a 32-inch set featuring 1366 x 768 (WXGA) screen resolution. The new XBR models feature an elegant floating glass design that is sure to inspire novice interior decorators to rethink the modern home.

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[zaylyn]

Difference between Bravia X and V series?

So what is the difference between the Bravia X and V series? Does the X series cost more just because of the appearance/design, or is it technically superior to the V series?

 

[corey]

So what is the difference between the Bravia X and V series? Does the X series cost more just because of the appearance/design, or is it technically superior to the V series?

The X series has built in root kit type software that monitors what you watch & sends the info back to $ony, so they can check for copyright voilations.

 

[Steve_P]

Clint,

Thankx for the update. These models were announced in the UK in March and I have been waiting for their availability. I am in Australia and I believe that they will be available here in December 06.

I am a little confused though. Can yo explain the difference between the xbr3 and xbr2 models? I understand that both use the new Bravia Engine Pro, so the only difference I can see is that with the xbr2 the user can change the external decorative bezel colour. Why then is the xbr3 more expensive than the xbr2?

cheers
steve

 

[Jedi2016]

A more important question for the budget-minded:

Given the price of these things... is it really worth the extra few grand over a Westinghouse 1080p display?

 

[Steve_P]

A more important question for the budget-minded:

Given the price of these things... is it really worth the extra few grand over a Westinghouse 1080p display?

they are worth it if you're in Australia as Westinghouse don't sell their 1080P (or any other) television here (only refrigerators!).
This Sony will be the only 1080P on the market..........

 

[mango]

Why is 1080P reserved only for the larger sizes of LCDs? For instance, why is the 32" native res 1366x768? Is there a logistic problem of fitting that many pixels on a smaller screen, or are the benefits of 1080P not as dramatic on the smaller one, or do manufacturers just figure someone interested in the smaller screen won't $pring for the extra detail?

 

[OpTicaL]

I'm interested on why only 1366x768 on the 32-inch model as well. Cause I'm already thinking of getting the 32 inch model for gaming.

 

[Apogee]

This is not a definite answer why 32 and 37 inch LCD do not have 1080p, but the sony store in Toronto, told me that 1080p only benefits the larger screens...like 40" and up.

For mfg. to cut the glass and try to fit 1080 lines in 32 and 37 will be a challenge....and besides, for folks who are buying 32 and 37 are not willing to pay the extra money anyway...

 

[Audioholics]

I'd pretty much agree that anything below 40" is a tough sell for 1080p since the pixels are so dense already. Resolution isn't everything.

 

[mfabien]

Clint, in your article on HDMI 1.3 at:

http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/specsformats/HDMI13specificationQA.php

where it says:

"By implementing the xvYCC color space standard, HDMI 1.3 removes virtually all limits on color selection and supports 1.8 times as many colors as existing HDTV signals. This is because the xvYCC color space standard defines colors by means of an algorithm that can specify any color in nature. This lets HDTVs display colors more accurately and with more natural and vivid colors. The first TV to use this standard was the Sony Bravia, which premiered at the 2006 CES in Las Vegas."

Is this Sony Bravia the new model discussed in this thread?

 

[mango]

I'd pretty much agree that anything below 40" is a tough sell for 1080p since the pixels are so dense already. Resolution isn't everything.

OK, that makes sense. So maybe you can answer this Clint- What does it mean that the resolution of the new generation of laptop screens is 1920x1200? I mean they're only 17". I read in Consumer Reports that laptops with HD DVD or Blu-ray drives will have screens with this resolution.