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Sony KDS-60A3000 comparison

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Sony KDS-60A3000

Sony KDS-60A3000
Sony KDS-55A3000
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Sony KDS-55A3000
Sony KDS-60A2000
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Sony KDS-60A2000
Samsung HL61A750
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Samsung HL61A750

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Sony KDS-60A2020

Sony KDS-60A2020
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Release date August 02, 2006
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the Sony KDS-60A3000, but we did review a smaller model in the series. The SXRD-based Sony KDS-55A3000 exhibited excellent color accuracy and stellar performance in general, making it the year's best performer in the rear-projection HDTV category. Although more costly than its DLP competition, the excellent picture quality of Sony's KDS-60A2000 will be worth the difference to most viewers. Samsung's HL61A750 61-inch rear-projection HDTV delivers excellent overall picture quality, and, compared to flat-panel options, it's a real bargain. The Sony KDS-60A2020 is a holdover from last year, but it's still one of the better performing, more fully featured HDTVs available.
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Features
Sound EffectsVirtual Dolby Digital
Virtual Dolby Digital
SRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround XT
BBE
SRS TruSurround XT
Virtual Dolby Digital
Input Video Formats1080p
1080p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNo
Picture-in-picture (PIP) (1 tuner)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Weight90.4 lbs
81.6 lbs
94.8 lbs
70.1 lbs
94.8 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
ATSC
8-VSB
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
8-VSB
HDMI Ports Qty3
3
2
3
2
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 1 port(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Analog Video FormatInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePiano black
Black
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Info unavailableYes
Info unavailable
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
MicrodisplayInfo unavailableInfo unavailable0.61"
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
MTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)53.9 in x 16.7 in x 38.8 in
49.6 in x 15.6 in x 36.2 in
55.6 in x 20.2 in x 38.9 in
54.7 in x 14.4 in x 37.8 in - Without stand
55.5 in x 20.2 in x 38.9 in
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
TechnologyProjection - SXRD
Projection - SXRD
Projection - SXRD
Projection - DLP
Projection - SXRD
Diagonal Size60 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
60 in - Widescreen
61 in - Widescreen
60 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableWEGA engine
Advanced iris
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
PC InterfaceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Product DescriptionSony KDS-60A3000 - 60 in Rear projection TV
Sony KDS-55A3000 - 55 in Rear projection TV
Sony KDS-60A2000 - 60 in Rear projection TV
Samsung HL61A750 - 61 in Rear projection TV
Sony KDS-60A2020 - 60 in Rear projection TV
Product TypeRear projection TV
Rear projection TV
Rear projection TV
Rear projection TV
Rear projection TV
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