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Sony KDF-42WE655

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on 10/22/2004

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Product type: Rear projection TV
Diagonal size: 42 in
Image aspect ratio: 16:9
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Editor's rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Reviewed on: 10/22/2004

The Sony KDF-42WE655 is virtually identical to the Sony KDF-50WE655, except that it has a smaller, 42-inch screen. For more information, please refer to the KDF-50WE655 review.

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"Superb HD picture, decent SD picture, excellent sound"

by saholz on March 23, 2005
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"Better than I expected from the "professional" reviews"

by karasikd on April 30, 2005
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"Not happy with this tv"

by optifluid on July 20, 2005
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