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Sony Bravia KDL-32S3000 comparison

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Price $987.00 Check Prices $499.14 to $959.00 $3,849.00 to $4,095.18 $749.95 to $929.99
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Release date March 01, 2007 April 15, 2008 October 01, 2009 April 01, 2009
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the Sony KDL-32S3000, but we did review a larger model in the series. Sony's entry-level LCD, the KDL-46S3000 offers fine picture quality for most viewers, but bargain shoppers and home theater sticklers alike may want something different. While it's blessed with attractive looks and a solid picture, the higher price of Sony's KDL-32M4000 will turn off many 32-inch LCD comparison shoppers. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.
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Features
Sound EffectsBBE ViVA HD3D
Virtual Dolby Surround
Info unavailableInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
Info unavailable480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerPAL
SECAM
Info unavailableNTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Weight32 lbs
60.6 lbs
30.9 lbs
77.6 lbs
31.1 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable16:9
Digital TV TunerDVB-T
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty3
2
Info unavailable4
Info unavailable
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAuto Motion Plus 240Hz
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorBlack
Black
Gloss piano black
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
MPEG DecoderMPEG-2
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
TV Tuner1x analog/digital combo
1x digital
1x analog/digital combo
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemNICAM
MTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)31.1 in x 3.9 in x 20.9 in - Without stand
43.7 in x 4.5 in x 28.7 in - Without stand
31.9 in x 3.9 in x 21.3 in - Without stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
31.6 in x 9.4 in x 23.7 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Info unavailable
VCRNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size26 in - Widescreen
46 in - Widescreen
32 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
32 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHD ready
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Additional FeaturesWide mode
Picture freeze
BRAVIA engine
Light sensor
Xross media bar
Bravia engine
Info unavailableUltra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Info unavailable
Display Format720p
720p
720p
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Info unavailableLED Backlight technology
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Video InterfaceHDMI
SCART
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionSony KDL-32S3000 - 26 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-46S3000 - 46 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-32M4000 - 32 in LCD TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Samsung LN32B650 - 32 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
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