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Sony KDS-50A3000

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Product type: Rear projection TV
Diagonal size: 50 in
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
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CNET did not review the Sony KDS-50A3000, but we did review a larger model in the series.

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Editor's rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Reviewed on: 12/03/2007

Although CNET did not review the 50-inch Sony KDS-50A3000, we did review the 55-inch Sony KDS-55A3000. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Sony rear-projection HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 55-inch model to provide a good indication of how the 50-incher will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Sony KDS-55A3000.

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"Great HD rendition."

by kasiecav on September 3, 2007
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"Amazing TV"

by gemaz on September 21, 2007
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"WRITER KNOWS NOTHNG. SEE IT FIRST!"

by kewball012 on September 19, 2007
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Editors' rating: 88

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 301 reviews of Sony KDS-A3000 Series LCD Projection TV (55",60") from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 96/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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Summary: s Low price? Check. Great color? Check. Solid detail? Check. High brightness but with features equipped to tame it, at least to some degree? Check

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