Sony KDL42W800B 42" FHD LED LCD 3D Smart TV $545, Panasonic 50" FHD LED 100hz TV $645 @ TGG

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TRENT86 on 30/12/2014 - 12:33 thegoodguys.com.au (621 clicks)
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Sony KDL42W800B 42" FHD LED LCD 3D Smart TV $545
Panasonic TH-50A430A 50" FHD LED LCD 100Hz TV $645

Sony Specs

• Full HD Smart 3D LED TV
• X-Reality PRO Picture Engine
• 3D TV (2x 3D glasses included)
• Dimming Type: Frame Dimming
• USB Recording and Playback & TV SideView app (32GB USB minimum for recording)
• Live Colour
• Deep Color
• Game Mode
• Intelligent Picture
• Intelligent MPEG Noise Reduction
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer
• Skype Ready
• 24p True Cinema
• Hdmi 4
• USB 3
• Ethernet 1
• Convertible table top stand/wall mount
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  quarrymaster on 30/12/2014 - 12:50

  Would love some feedback on this compared to the LG 42LB6500.

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    TRENT86 on 30/12/2014 - 12:53

    +1

    6500 is 100Hz if your after that, but then this has Sony's Game Mode

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    Romen on 30/12/2014 - 12:58

    +1

    While I don't have experience with these Sony TVs, I do have the LG 42LB6500 in the bedroom. I love the WebOS interface as well as the speed of the apps. I also like how there's PlayZ for Plex on these LG TV's.

    From what I've read, both are great TV's, both should have Freeview Plus. The LG, again from what I've read, does have a faster experience for apps, if that's your thing.

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    quarrymaster on 30/12/2014 - 13:28

    I wasn't going to buy an LG panel again, but after seeing one for the last few days where I was staying, it didn't look too bad.

    The main thing in one of the Sony's reviews is blacker blacks, otherwise I'd be happy to check out both.

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  fatpizza on 30/12/2014 - 13:12

  The low input lag on the 42 inch W800B makes it amazing for gaming. Just be aware though that it's basically a completely different TV to the 50Inch variant. The 42" doesn't have any of the 'motionflow' settings that the 50inch model has and doesn't have any sort of LED dimming. Still a great TV for the price.

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    TRENT86 on 30/12/2014 - 13:15

    It has frame dimming

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      fatpizza on 30/12/2014 - 13:20

      No. It doesn't.
      I have one in my bedroom, and there is no option for frame dimming on the 42".

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        TRENT86 on 30/12/2014 - 13:20

        +1

        That's weird cause it shows it in specs on the Sony website
        http://www.sony.com.au/product/kdl-42w800b

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        fatpizza on 30/12/2014 - 13:30

        @TRENT86: Ah OK, I just did a little big of digging on google and it does, it just isn't adjustable like the other models. On the 55W900A Bravia I have I can set the LED dimming to off, standard or low but on the w800B 42" it just has a permanent setting when using cinema mode etc.

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  BluBoy on 30/12/2014 - 13:28

  Choice.com.au rates the Panasonic dead last of ~100 odd TVs (2013 and 2014 models only). :(
  The Sony is in the top quartile

  … And if you want any more details, you should buy the subscription!

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    PVA on 30/12/2014 - 14:11

    Well, I don't believe you then without proof :)

    just got our Dad a Choice sub for Christmas - didn't realise you don't get access to the old reports - that's extra. Oh well, he was happy.

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  myfeetarehappy on 30/12/2014 - 15:33

  Read somewhere that this screen has a 'grid' effect due to a filter layer required for passive 3D…that the pixels are 'separated' from each other more than on a 2D or active 3D screen.