Review Sony KDL32U3000 – 32-Inch Bravia HD Ready LCD TV
Although liquid crystal display televisions, or LCD televisions, have a relatively high price compared to other types of televisions, they still arouse a lot of interest among consumers. One of the most popular LCD brands is the Sony Bravia line of LCD televisions. Bravia actually stands for Better Resolution Audiovisual Architecture, and it replaced the WEGA brand LCD the company used for its LCD TVs until the summer of 2005. Here’s a full review of the Sony KDL32U000U.
BRAVIA – The third generation of Sony’s U-series
The Sony KDL32U3000 is included in the third generation of the U-series from this esteemed Japanese electronics manufacturer, in the Bravia range of LCD TV models. This Bravia model was initially launched on the market in August 2007 and is also equipped with the world famous Bravia motor and the innovative Theater Sync.
Armed with a built-in Freeview digital tuner
The Sony KDL32U3000 LCD TV is equipped with a Freeview digital tuner, which allows the TV unit to watch over fifty digital TV channels using its terrestrial tuner. The KDL32U3000 is very affordable, because Sony has since released newer TV models. Freeview built into the TV allows viewers to watch Freeview digital TV programs with superb, crisp, clear pictures, without having to pay any monthly subscription charges.
Equipped with the exclusive BBE VIVA audio system
The Sony brand KDL32U3000 also receives analog signals and, by flat screen TV standards, offers relatively excellent sound quality, as it uses BBE VIVA audio technology. The TV’s Virtual Dolby sound is also built in, taking full advantage of the two speakers positioned in front of the screen. For viewers who like to hear state-of-the-art sound, it can also be connected to other external sound systems and devices.
One-touch control over the entire system
This is probably one of the best attributes of the Sony KDL32U3000. With Bravia Theater Sync, users will be able to gain full control of this home entertainment system, with the click of a button on the remote. It also offers 1366 x 68 resolution, HD-ready 720p/1080I, picture-in-picture, up to 7000:1 dynamic contrast, PC input, 2 x SCART, 1 headphone jack, Dolby Virtual BBE VIVA sound and VESA hole spacing -compatible.
What customers generally like about the Sony KDL32U3000 32-inch LCD TV is its affordable price. The TV’s sound system is excellent, and the one-click Bravia Theater Sync option is also very convenient, and the TV is also very efficient when it comes to connecting to a PC or game console. The resolution is technically excellent, and the wide-angle view is also great for large families. This Sony TV is probably one of the most cost effective LCD TVs available today.