CES 2012: Sony's 2012 TV range revealed
We've managed to uncover more details of Sony’s 2012 TV range, with new top-of-the-range HX and affordable EX models in the pipeline.
Highlights include a new floating design, 3D compatability, quicker refresh rates and improved video processing, especially where 3D performance is concerned.
Sony’s also announced some interesting-looking new lightweight, titanium, active 3D glasses (TDG-BR750). Two pairs come free with the HX screens while individual pairs will set you back £100. The breakdown of new models is as follows:
KDL-HX853
Available in 40 (£1200), 46 (£1450), and 55in (£1800) screen sizes
Due May
3D 1080p Full HD
X-Reality PRO video processing
Motionflow XR800Hz
Dynamic Edge LED and Local Dimming
4x high-speed 3D panel
integrated wi-fi
Monolith design
Slimline Bunchin stand
KDL-HX753
Available in 32 (£700), 40 (£900), 46 (£1200), 55in (£1550) screen sizes
Due April
3D 1080p Full HD
X-Reality video processing
Motionflow XR400Hz
Dynamic Edge LED and Frame Dimming
3D 1080p Full HD
‘Easel’ stand
KDL-EX653
Available in 32 (£550), 40 (£700) and 46in (£950) screen sizes
Due April
X-Reality video processing
MotionflowXR100Hz
Full HD 1080p
‘Easel’ stand
KDL-EX553
Available in 22 (£350) and 26in (£425)
HD Ready
X-reality video processing
‘Easel’ stand
wifi
We’ll be updating UK pricing and specification as we get further information.
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I've checked with Sony's UK PR and the deal is 'buy one, get one free' on glasses with all Sony's 3D TVs.
Well whoever said that 2 pairs of 3D glasses come free with HX models, was talking rubbish. I have been looking to buy a new HX screen and none come with free 3D glasses, they are optional extras. Some 3D glasses have been on offer with HX models i.e. buy 1 get 1 free at John Lewis, but this is for the older TDG-BR250 model of 3D glasses. This would be typical of Sony saying one thing and doing something else.
Since the introduction of 2011 models they scrapped 52" screens,never had 50",exept early plasma/s-lcd/rear proj. tvs. The hx 800 was the 1st 55"size screen,while the hx903 was 52"s, the lx 900 which was strangely 40 + 60"s. But in regards to anything bigger than 46"screens,55"s seems to be the next biggest. When you look at a 55" tv today,since slimjim sets,they dont dimensionally seem any bigger say than a previous 46" x4500. With my budget,its either a 46"hx853 or a 55" hx753,but having a 46 hx803,i dont see a huge benefit in the hx853,except the tv looks really beautifully built. Although i see a benefit in the hx753 in the extra 9"s & its nicely put together seemly. Now its time to wait & see how they fare out as they get released,so may should tell us which is the better value of the 2 hx models for 2012,as they probably wont drop so drastically as Sony seem to be playing it safe with a small catalogue of sets for 2012. I dont reckon we'll see any £2000 46 hx models going for less than half-price within months of release,while also being a damn good quality tv into the bargain! (forgive the pun).
TDG-BR750 compatible with HX923?
the pricing has certainly come down this year. also its surprising how well the dimming works on dynamic edge led screens. of course the debate will come up again as to how it only works on full array rows of led backlit lcd tvs.But it works pretty good on D E L sets too as we only see the outer workings of a screen.Obviously the more layers of tiny bulbs,the effect is more prominently spread across a screen.As we seen in 2010/11 some edge lit screens had as good uniformity as full led sets.So in regards to full array sets packing premium prices,id say look at both platforms & judge for yourself,wether it be samsung ,lg,sony...phillips seem to be fairly consistent in regards to both systems.
Looks like 55 is the new 50.
So there are no 50/52 inch models this year. Straight jump from 46 inches to 55 inches.