Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-32L5000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black

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Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-32L5000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black
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Product Description

Sony Bravia L-Series HDTVs provide vivid 720p resolution and dynamic contrast ratios of 13,000:1 (the 26-inch model) and 13,000:1 (for 32-inch model), with several versatile sizes perfect for the budget-conscious consumer or anyone wanting an HDTV that works well in the bedroom, kitchen, or office. Bravia L-Series HDTVs have a wealth of HD connections, including three HDMI inputs. Each HDMI input transmits uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable, so you can expand your home theater system without a lot of messy wires. Also included is a PC input that lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor. If you need to streamline your HD components further, the Bravia L-Series HDTVs feature Bravia Sync technology and are compatible with optional Bravia Link Modules such as the Bravia Wireless Link, which wirelessly streams HD video and audio from your A/V equipment to your HDTV from up to 65 feet away. You might expect that more features mean more power consumption, but Bravia L-Series HDTVs include a Dynamic Backlight Control which automatically controls overall image brightness to help the TV exceed ENERGY STAR 3.0 standards.

Product Details

• Enjoy a 32-inch flatscreen with vibrant 720p resolution from any HD source, including movies, sports, and HD television programming
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control
• Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
• Expand HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules(sold separately)
• BRAVIA Sync gives one-touch access and control of all compatible home theater devices & select Sony Handycam from HDTV remote via HDMI connector

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Great TV for the money

Review Date: April 14, 2009

Reviewer: Bunson Honeydew, White Plains, NY

This is my first HDTV. I bought it because my brother-in-law has the previous model, which is pretty much the same. He loves it for the bedroom because it's light and just all around a great TV. Cable broadcasts in 720p/1080i. So unless you have the room and money for a larger screen, have a Blu-Ray DVD player or are a serious gamer, go with the 720P and save yourself some bread. I'm very happy with the sound and picture. I do not have this hooked up to a home theater. There are plenty of inputs, so it should work well for your system. I tried my JVC HD camcorder and it was simple to connect and view.

So far so good, when in doubt buy a Sony

Review Date: April 7, 2009

Reviewer: J. R. Tees,

I purchased this TV about a month ago as a replacement for a fairly new SDTV, that I merely replaced because I wanted something with more component connections that I could use for a multitude of different purposes. (Gaming, movies, HD programming etc.) As of this writing, I couldn't be more satisfied the picture and sound are both amazing and it's everything I was expecting and a whole lot more. Word to the wise though, You will need HD service and an HD receiver in order to get the most out of this set in terms of HD programming. I really dig the cinema setting that darkens the picture (This is optional) to replicate a movie theater experience when watching a movie, it's a pretty cool feature. And in my opinion it's hard to go wrong with a Sony due to their trusted name as a reputable brand.

Great TV for PC monitor and television viewing

Review Date: October 28, 2009

Reviewer: Harry Hussey, Boston, MA

We have had this for about 2 weeks and are very happy with it. It was very easy to set up. Our cable package only has broadcast stations but with this we seem to be able to get the digital versions of a whole lot of basic cable channels. Unfortunately, there's still nothing on them except reality shows and procedurals reruns, so it just confirmed for us the uselessness of cable TV. I hooked up my Mac Mini with a DVI to HDMI cable and got a Microsoft Wireless keyboard and mouse for it. It works very well as a PC monitor and we are able to watch Netflix Watch Instantly movies, YouTube videos and TV shows from Hulu or the networks' sites. We are using Boxee.tv as an interface and that works well. Next up, get an eyeTV so we can use the thing as a DVR. This is working out exactly as I had hoped and I strongly recommend this TV. We checked out the different brands at comparable price points ($400-$500) and only this one and the Samsung really floated our boat. The picture is almost too clear. I mean, how many acne scars do you really want to see? It has a very usable favorites function which allows you to save your channels. It also interfaces with our Sony Home Theater system with an HDMI cable so we can control the whole system with one remote. Actually I can use the Home Theater remote and my wife can use the TV remote and we can have remote wars. It has a Picture in Picture function so you can watch TV while you're working on your PC. One complaint is that in order to go back to full TV you have to go through more key presses than I would have liked. The only other complaint is that it takes a few seconds to tune in each channel. We now have a very useable media center in our living room which gives us complete access to all the wonderful entertainment out there on the interwebs!

Beautiful picture

Review Date: April 29, 2009

Reviewer: Michelle J. Jones, Westminster, CA United States

This TV is just what you'd want in a sleek design. The picture is very crisp, great sound, and it hooks up easily with lots of inputs. It works for all viewing and gaming needs. It was really easy to set up right out of the box, and when I turned it on it immediately ran auto set-up, saving a lot of time and hassle.

Good, basic tv

Review Date: December 11, 2009

Reviewer: Janice E. Armstrong, Delhi, NY

I'm not a techie, so my review is based on what I see. Which is, a clear picture, good color, and much better picture than our old analog set. Controls relatively uncomplicated, something us senior citizens look for in today's high-tech electronics. Someone else set it up for us, and it seemed fairly easy--for him. Anyway, we are very happy with this set, and would definitely recommend it.

Great set at a great price!

Review Date: July 16, 2009

Reviewer: ZTT Fan, Louisville, Colorado

I've now purchased two of these sets for family members, and I can't recommend it highly enough as a great low-priced HDTV perfect for bedroom or gaming use. It sets up very quickly and the built-in ATSC tuner easily finds all local digital TV channels. The set has a good complement of composite, component and HDMI inputs, and the included remote functions well. Note that as with all TVs, you will have to make adjustments for accurate color out of the box - manufacturers still set their default settings to make the colors look good in a store, but not accurate. Still, you can't find a better deal for the price, and unless you're sitting two feet away you'll never notice the difference between the 1366x768 resolution of this set and a full 1920x1080p model. Note that one of this unit's best features is the ability to mark unused inputs as "Skip" so you don't have to cycle through multiple inputs to toggle between TV and Blu-Ray or a cable or satellite box. This set also wall mounted beautifully using the Sanus MF110-B1 pivoting arm wall mount - they make a great combo!

As advertised. It delivers!

Review Date: February 24, 2009

Reviewer: mangiafrani, NYC

I recently purchased another name brand tv and had to return it. I purchased this name brand tv on line. The reviews were great and the price even greater. After one week of fiddling around with this thing, I returned it and knew I had to get a Sony Bravia. I did and am I glad. I've had the Sony for over a month. So far it's great! The colors are bright, the sharpness is crisp and crystal clear. The dark backround visible. The sound is excellent. Go for it! Spend the extra $50 and get this Sony tv KDL 32L5000. P.S. If you use the HMD1 imput (3 imputs included), you will get 1080p output. Wow, this is fantastic!

Great LCD TV

Review Date: November 8, 2009

Reviewer: Nutman, Ohio United States

I've had this Sony LCD for about 4 months. I bought it for the bedroom. The sound is really good. Once you adjust all the settings it has a great picture. In the one review the person said the picture on this Sony was the worst. When I looked at the screen at bestbuy the picture was bad compared to another LCD it was next to. I then opened the settings menu and adjusted the settings then the picture looked great. Just as good as the other LCD. So when in a store don't always judge the picture by what they have the settings at. Just get into the menu settings and change them. What I really like about this set is HD looks great and SD also looks really good.

Exellent!

Review Date: September 22, 2009

Reviewer: T. Jackson, Marion, Ohio

I bought this unit through Amazon.com and it was shipped by J&R Music. It was delivered within a few days, free shipping, lightweight and very easy setup, excellent picture on HD and regular channels, excellent sound. I couldn't be more satisfied.

Absolutely worth every penny

Review Date: June 3, 2009

Reviewer: Chicago Mom,

I spent a lot of time deciding between the Samsung and the Sony. Unless you are a '..phile', the differences are so minor that ultimately it was the price point that drove my decison. The television arrived via a carrier that broght it into the house and set it up. Set up included everything from taking it out of the box to plugging it into the wall outlet, even putting the batteries into the remote control. I couldn't be happier.

An Outstanding Picture!

Review Date: June 12, 2009

Reviewer: Country Boy, United States

This tv has an outstanding picture for an LCD tv without buying the deluxe 1080 pixel models. I have a 42" Panasonic Viera Plasma tv in the living room & this Sony gives a good fight for the price!( in other words; this Sony is highly recommended! )It has a good sound also & easy set up.

Feature packed great starter HDTV

Review Date: February 10, 2010

Reviewer: Edgar Allan Pooh, GA, US

Getting a new HDTV can be as tough a decision as a buying new computer. Comparing all of the specifications, brands and sale prices every weekend can be daunting. Two rules: Never pay full price and always choose quality over quantity(size in this case.) I purchased this TV during the holidays as a gift for myself. There have been a few "deals" below $300 on 32" sets from different companies. I knew those would be inferior products and I was torn between this and its brother 504 model. I ultimately determined that the 504 was a special holiday version made probably made with a few cheaper components for a better profit margin and ordered this online from WallyWorld for 449, during the long site to store wait the price dropped to 399. I was credited the difference very easily with a phone call, and received the same rebate last week. The reason for ordering online was due to a 20% off promo (see rule #1.) ONE ISSUE. The set I received has a little damage to the box. It didn't do anything cosmetically to the set, but there was an issue with the picture. In a couple of areas, there was a slightly lighter dark gray area when is should be black. When I noticed this at home, I was pretty perturbed. Especially after waiting 10 days. To determine whither to return or exchange, I scoured the internet for a term and prevalence and for it was called clouding, but was only in reference to much older LED TVs. I believe it was due to the handling, not build quality. My replacement set is perfect! If you are a tech person and want a big bang for your pick this is the way to go. There are many features that are not very common in 32" 720p sets such as: nice display adjustment (including backlight) treble, bass and balance audio adjustment and Picture in Picture(only when using PC and TV:There are NOT two tuners!) Don't hesitate to pull the trigger when you find this at the right price. 5 stars!

SONY LCD HDTV

Review Date: June 2, 2009

Reviewer: W. Swart, Texas USA

We purchased this SONY 32 inch TV as a second TV. The quality of the picture and the sound exceed expectations. The price was as good as we could find anywhere. It arrived in flawless condition with delivery a few days early. We recommend it highly.

Great TV

Review Date: May 6, 2009

Reviewer: kzolady, Kalamazoo, Mi

I got this TV today, and within 1 hour it was set up to play, and hooked to my computer. The picture is beautiful. The inputs are numerous. The setup was easy. I hooked the tv to the computer with a uxga monitor cable that has the 3.5mm stereo cable. Sweet. It has really simplified my connection situation. No one has even mentioned that it has PIP in the PC mode. The only downside is that between the time I ordered it April 29th and the time it was delivered May 4th the price dropped from $599. to $549.

Review of Sony Bravia TV

Review Date: February 27, 2010

Reviewer: Donald G. Frank,

I'm impressed with the TV to date. I've used the TV for approx. two weeks and it's impressive. It's a 720, but the clarity of the picture is excellent. Need to adjust the "sound" occasionally, probably as a result of the various signals. I'm hoping "Tech support" will not be needed. Sony produces excellent televisions and I recommend this model.