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Bronze Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 93 Registered: Jun-05 | GREAT NEWS! The pricing is available for the new 2006 SXRD Models!!!! Only the 50", 55", and 60" A2000 models are available for pre-order at this time. The 60" model is showing as July Availability, an the 50" and 55" are showing as August availability. http://tapeworkstexas.com/sony_kds_50a2000.html http://tapeworkstexas.com/sony_kds55a2000.html http://tapeworkstexas.com/sony_kds60a2000.html SURS11M - Stand for 50" price will be $310.00 SURS11X - Stand for 55"/60" price will be $350.00 The stands are not yet on the website IMPORTANT!!!!! The sooner you place your order, the sooner you will receive the TV of your choice. Sony ships all PO's based on date received, so be sure to get your order in ASAP to assure the quickest delivery of your new TV! Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 4930-B Dacoma Houston, TX 77092 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net 713-688-0696 TOLL FREE: 1-866-827-3489 www.tapeworkstexas.com http://tapeworkstexas.com/home_theater.html |
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New member Username: RussdogPost Number: 1 Registered: Jul-06 | I've read that Sony intends to be aggressive about HDTV market share. The pricing for the upcoming SXRD units on the Sony web site reflects that. Are the dealer profit margins on the new SXRD models the same as before, or is Sony squeezing their dealers too? |
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Bronze Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 97 Registered: Jun-05 | Russell, Thanks for your interest, but that is information that is not for public consumption. Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 1-866-827-3489 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net P.S. FYI - the 60" KDS60A2000 is now due out in the next 2 weeks, the 50" KDS50A2000 at the beginning of August, and the 55" KDS55A2000 toward mid-August. This is all per Sony's latest update. |
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New member Username: TecarrollPost Number: 1 Registered: Jul-06 | The specs at Sony indicate that these models have picture-and-picture, but the manual doesn't include it (and no button on the remote): http://www.docs.sony.com/release/filedownload.asp?Sub=&file=KDS60A2000.pdf. Hmmm... What are thoughts on the new model versus the outgoing XBR1s? Seems like Sony has dropped some features while adding the true 1080p input. |
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Bronze Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 98 Registered: Jun-05 | Tim, The PIP is certainly a popular question. My rep has confirmed that the A2000 sets do indeed have PIP, however I have also seen the manual and noticed that it's not included there, so I'm not sure what to make of it. As far as comparing these to the XBR1 TVs, that will remain to be seen when they are released, but I can't see how they would in any way be a step down from the previous models. The PQ is assured to be outstanding, nonetheless. Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 4930-B Dacoma Houston, TX 77092 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net 713-688-0696 TOLL FREE: 1-866-827-3489 www.tapeworkstexas.com http://tapeworkstexas.com/home_theater.html |
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New member Username: Jeeper6262Post Number: 1 Registered: Jul-06 | Ok... I'm new to the site and the post so bare with me. I've been looking at buying a 60" for about a year now and was just about to get the XBR1 until I heard Sony was coming out with some newer versions. My question is, how will the 60A2000 and the R60XBR1 differ? I was talking to a Sony rep the other day and he told me the only differences were no HDMI in front, speakers on the bottom instead of side, and no cablecard slot... I guess I'm wonding why a newer tv is cheaper than an older one with most of the same featuers. I also found a great link from cnet that talks about what tv's will be expected to come out in the future including a 60" R60XBR2. http://reviews.cnet.com/4531-10921_7-6536363.html Again I'm wondering how much different this tv can be from the A2000 especially for the large price tag that comes with it |
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Bronze Member Username: Ju1cyfru1tPost Number: 22 Registered: Mar-06 | Matthew, The A2000 and the XBR2 are actually different TVs. A simple answer; the A2000 is essentially the XBR1 with the speakers moved and 1080p input capable (more or less), while the XBR2 is a step-up. The XBR2 will have DRC 2.5 (instead of 2.0 on the XBR1 and A2000)which is part of the newer WEGA HD (insead of standard WEGA, same as above). Keep in mind that the finalized prices for the XBR2 have not been released by sony yet. The price that the A2000 is listed at now is $700 less that their original estimate. The XBR2 is not the A2000 with an extra HDMI port, but actually an upgraded model. This is the original press release from Sony. Remember, the A2000 prices are different that what is shown here. http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/television/microdisplay/sxrd_gra nd_wega/release/22354.html Hope this helps, JU1CYFRU1T |
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New member Username: Jeeper6262Post Number: 2 Registered: Jul-06 | JU1CY, Thanks that actually helps a lot. I'll probably be purchasing the A2000 or XBR2 sometime this fall... hopefully with a lot of football season left. I'm not sure I need more than the A2000. If the differences you listed we're the only big differences (besides no cable card slot in the A2000 I think? Who needs it...) then the A2000 will be fine for me. I'm not concerned about the DRC too much either, many people have told me they turn it off anyway. I guess the real test is going to be putting them side by side... Since I don't plan on buying until the Fall looks like I will be able to do that! |
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Bronze Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 100 Registered: Jun-05 | JU1CY, Great answer. Matthew, if you need any further assistance, please let me know. FYI - the KDS60A2000 has begun shipping now. I have 20 coming in on Thursday (all spoken for) and more to follow shortly thereafter, and I still have availability on the next orders coming in, so if you were waiting for these to begin shipping to place your order, this is your time! If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 1-866-827-3489 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net |
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New member Username: DatmanPost Number: 7 Registered: May-06 | Have you noticed how standard definition content often looks really bad when viewed on an HD television? My understanding is that this is the main improvement of DRC 2.5. It greatly improves the picture quality of standard definition content when viewed on the SXRD tv. |
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New member Username: SurfnskyPost Number: 1 Registered: Jul-06 | Datman, When are they coming out with the DRC 2.5 ? Erika |
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New member Username: SurfnskyPost Number: 2 Registered: Jul-06 | I found the answer, But I wish they were making a 60in with DRC 2.5 :-( |
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Silver Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 101 Registered: Jun-05 | Erika, The DRC 2.5 will be available in a 60" TV when the XBR2 line is released: http://tapeworkstexas.com/sony_kdsr60xbr2.html Datman, Where did you find the details of what DRC 2.5 actually does? Do you have a link? Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 1-866-827-3489 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net |
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New member Username: NadunPost Number: 1 Registered: Jun-06 | Brian, Info on DRC 2.5; http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/200605/06-045E/index.html -Nad |
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Silver Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 102 Registered: Jun-05 | Early reviews are indicating that the picture quality on the KDS60A2000 rivals that of the XBR1 series TVs, despite all of the ruckus that was created about the DRC version and other features. PIP is not included, CableCard is not included, but you have the speakers on the bottom and the 1080p inputs on the A2000 series TVs. Other than that, it appears that they function and provide a picture similar to that of the XBR1 series. I currently have availability to ship new orders this week!!! http://tapeworkstexas.com/sony_kds60a2000.html If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 4930-B Dacoma Houston, TX 77092 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net 713-688-0696 TOLL FREE: 1-866-827-3489 www.tapeworkstexas.com http://tapeworkstexas.com/home_theater.html |
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New member Username: DatmanPost Number: 8 Registered: May-06 | Brian, It's just info I culled while reading posts on the AVS Forum. It sounds analogous to point #3 made in the link provided by Nad. Above you said your rep confirmed that the A2000 has PIP but now you are saying that it doesn't have PIP. Just to be clear, could you confirm once and for all whether it has PIP or not. I'm waiting to see the price difference and whether I can perceive a difference in PQ between the A2000 and the XBR2 when it comes out in September. As soon as I can do a visual comparison I'll be ready to pull the trigger on one or the other. |
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Silver Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 103 Registered: Jun-05 | Datman, My rep is apparently clueless...the A2000 does not have the PIP feature, as I suspected. Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 1-866-827-3489 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net |
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Silver Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 104 Registered: Jun-05 | KDS60A2000 special for ecoustics.com Forum Members. Special valid until [B]Friday, July 28th.[/B] [B]$3000.00[/B] for TV, and a flat [B]$150 shipping!!!!![/B] Order soon for shipment on Friday, July 28th!!!! Special price will not show up online, you must email or call for this special!!!! Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 1-866-827-3489 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net |
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Silver Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 105 Registered: Jun-05 | ***valid on new orders only*** Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 1-866-827-3489 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net |
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Silver Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 107 Registered: Jun-05 | KDS55A2000 special for Ecoustics.com Forum Members. Special valid until Tuesday, August 15th. $2700.00 for TV, and a flat $150 shipping!!!!! Order soon!!!!! IN STOCK AVAILABLE TO SHIP NOW!!!!!!! Special price will not show up online, you must email or call for this special!!!! ***Valid for new orders only*** Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 1-866-827-3489 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net |
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Silver Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 110 Registered: Jun-05 | KDS50A2000 special for Ecoustics.com Forum Members. Special valid until Tuesday, August 22nd. $2300.00 for TV, and a flat $150 shipping!!!!! Order soon!!!!! IN STOCK AVAILABLE TO SHIP NOW!!!!!!! Special price will not show up online, you must email or call for this special!!!! ***Valid for new orders only*** Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 1-866-827-3489 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net |
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Silver Member Username: UhphikapPost Number: 113 Registered: Jun-05 | ***PRICE UPDATE 9/5/06 - WE ARE RUNNING A COLLEGE FOOTBALL SPECIAL!!! BEGINNING TODAY, THE KDS50A2000 is $2200.00 for Ecoustics.com members!!!!*** http://tapeworkstexas.com/sony_kds_50a2000.html IN STOCK AVAILABLE TO SHIP NOW!!!!!!! Thanks, Brian Pool TapeWorks Texas 1-866-827-3489 tapeworksbrian@sbcglobal.net |