Sony Wega 32" TV ~$690 shipped

[fitzm]

I just got the 32 inch model this summer for 899.00 (no commitments to Microshaft)at K's merchandise. Coupled with the Toshiba DVD with component outs, this is the best t.v./video combo I've ever had. The XBR is almost as much as the HD tv's so, if your going to spend that much, get the HD.

 

[T2T III]

fitzm,

How does the 32" Wega handle 16:9 format? You still get the black bars on the top and bottom of the picture, right? The specs indicate that the Wega does the 16:9 thing in enhanced format - I guess this means that the TV is not skipping lines to achieve this process.

I had the opportunity to see Toy Story 2 on a Mitsubishi HDTV the other day. That picture was liquid! If the Sony could get close, I'd be very happy.

Thanks!

 

[smitjere]

Ok, it seem ebates worked for me. Get everything in your cart including the passport discount NOT using the ebates link. Then go through ebates, then shopping cart, the passport discount will not be listed, so go through passport again, this time it will go through. Let me know if this works for you guys.

byuva-just read your message, sorry about the duplicate. It doesn't show anything in my ebates account yet, when does it show you bought something?

 

[geoffkin]

I ordered the PIP model last night (KV32FS16) Now it shows OUT OF STOCK! I hope they have one reserved for me! Does anyone have experience with 800.COM? If I got the Order Confirmation email, does that mean I'm getting one for sure?!
Order came to $780 Delivered and then I get $37 back from Ebates. I also signed up for the SONY Citibank card and that should be another $50 back!
What a great price on a GREAT TV!
Now, the search is on for a good piece of A/V furniture to put this baby on, it's HEAVY and I have a full home theatre set up to go with it.
Anyone have one to recommend that has a great Value to Price ratio?

 

[Insomniac]

geoffkin: You have to make the purchase with a Sony Citibank card to get anything back.

 

[geoffkin]

no you don't. it's right here:

SONY CITIBANK CARD DEAL

 

[fitzm]

wje, sorry I'm not that much of a techie with this stuff. Are you talking about the bars on top and bottom when watching wide screen DVD's? What exactly in layman's terms does the ratio refer to? What is anamorphic? Also, do more compressed lines of res mean the colors are compressed for a more solid (less grainy) picture or what?

"No scanning lines are wasted on black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, so you see maximum detail. Sony's ingenious "16:9 Enhanced" mode maximizes picture quality on anamorphic DVDs. Where most TVs reduce the number of scanning lines ? and resolution ? of anamorphic DVDs by 30%, Enhanced mode slightly compresses the height of each line so you see the full 480 scanning lines, for DVD at its best!"

"

 

[Vpham97]

<< What exactly in layman's terms does the ratio refer to >>



The 16:9 ratio is the screen size you see at the movies. There are 16:9(Wide Screen Tv) available, but they are costing $3,000- $10,000. How good will this Tv be able to simulate widescreen playback through the DVD player is the question.

 

[fitzm]

geofkin, if you want the component outs, I don't think the KV32FS16 32 pip model has them. I took my 27 inch pip vega back and got the fs10 for this reason. The sales guy this summer said for some reason the pip models didn't have the component outs. May be different now though.

 

[monotony]

I have looked at all the &quot;coupon sites&quot; I know for the $20 of $100 or $30 of $150 on 800.com but can't seem to find it. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

 

[luv2chill]

fitzm--that is correct. The feature is commonly known as &quot;anamorphic squeeze&quot;. Anamorphic movies are encoded with more lines of resolution than a 4:3 TV can display. So a DVD player set to 4:3 mode will remove lines to format it correctly and fill in the space with black bars (i.e. the black bars are created by the DVD player, and not present in the actual recorded movie.). When you play an anamorphic movie on a 16 x 9 (widescreen) TV, the lines are not removed and the picture fills more of the screen. This results in elimination (or very nearly) of black bars in movies filmed in 1.8:1 and smaller bars in movies filmed in 2.33:1--plus an AWESOME picture because you are able to see those extra lines of resolution that are removed when watching on 4:3 TVs.

On these Sonys, however, it is a completely different technology. They simply squeeze every line so you aren't missing any lines of resolution (aka looks awesome) but everything's formatted correctly (i.e. people aren't all stretched out). The TV creates the black bars. As far as your DVD player is concerned, you have a widescreen TV. The TV handles the squeezing and formatting.

I have heard that anamorphic squeeze makes a very noticible difference in quality, although I can't vouch for that myself since my newly ordered 27&quot; WEGA hasn't arrived yet. It is definitely a a worthwhile feature.

Keep in mind that not all DVDs are encoded anamorphically. Ones that aren't use the normal TV lines of resolution and have the black bars present in the actual movie. These are mostly older movies (most studios have caught on to the fact that widescreen TV is going to become the standard). But personally, I won't buy a DVD unless it's got an anamorphic transfer (sometimes on the box it will say &quot;enhanced for widescreen (16 x 9) TVs, sometimes it will not even be listed as a feature).

geoffkin-- I would recommend this:

Link

I have the 27&quot; version ready and waiting for my new TV to arrive and it is sturdy and attractive--plus it's designed to accomodate the front-heavy WEGA (it includes several features to keep it attached including a buckle on the back. 800.com might have them too!

Hope this helps guys. I'm jealous of y'all getting the 32&quot; version for only a couple hundred more than I paid for the 27&quot;... oh well.

l2c

Edit: For clarity

 

[luv2chill]

fitzm--not true anymore... I fyou look on Sony's page, ANY version of the 32&quot; WEGA has component video outs.

l2c

 

[luv2chill]

monotony--

below this thread is a thread dealing with 800.com coupons... here is a link:

link

Keep in mind you have to be a new customer to use these. Not too hard to become a new customer though.

l2c

 

[geoffkin]

Thanks for the info. chill. They do all have component video ins for connecting to my Toshiba DVD player!

I found that stand at 800.com but for that price I need a full entertainment center to fit all my components: Denon receiver, 2 VCRs, DVD player, cable box, CENTER CHANNEL and would like it to hold a bunch of DVDs if possible.

 

[Vpham97]

Here's a compilation of discount

10% off ALL DVD players and big screen TVs 32&quot; or larger (projection TVs included). Offer valid Nov. 16, 2000 through Nov. 22, 2000. Offer void where prohibited.

Buy your stuff by linking through Ebates.com for possible extra 5% off.

Use Discover Platinum to earn extra 2% cash back. (Some body please check and see if you are running an 10% cash back also at 800.Com?????)

<a target=new href="http://
http://www.800.com/promotions/splash/red_carpet.asp">For a limited time, 800.COM is proud to offer FREE Red Carpet Delivery service with any projection television. Not valid on the Sony 32 inches</a>

Sign up for MS Passport Internet Wallet for extra 20% off.

Straight from 800.Com's Website. $30 off $150 for new customer only.

I don't have a link to the extra 5% off if you are using your CitiBank card. You can only use either $30 off or 5% off, but not both at the same time.

 

[Steve0]

Man, have you ever seen the picture on the new XBR400 Wega's (32&quot; and 36&quot? They kick *ss!! Far better than their little brothers. Gotta have me one, but cost too much, and haven't seen any hot deals on 'em anywhere.

Steve

 

[T2T III]

All of the 32&quot; Sony Wega TVs are OUT OF STOCK at 800.Com. I saw it on the site earlier, but it disappeared. I called their support number and spoke with their rep. They currently have 250 on order, but they may not be in until the end of this next week -- well beyond the 11/22/2000 deadline of where the 10% off ends. Damn.

 

[geoffkin]

250 on order for the people that already ordered them? Or so that they have more in stock? I'm wondering how quickly there website updates the fact that they are OUT OF STOCK. I guess I got my order in under the wire.

 

[Mustanggt]

I would think twice about using UPS for shipping if thats what they use.

 

[geoffkin]

NO WAY on UPS! LOL
2 guys bring it into your house and set it up.
&quot;Red Carpet&quot; delivery for $40.
Which is a VERY good thing, since it weighs 165 lbs. once you get it out of the box!

 

[T2T III]

They don't use UPS. They have their own carrier - Eagle Freight (or something like that) perform the shipment. All units ship out of their Portland, Oregon location. The guy I spoke with claimed that if I ordered from them, I'd receive the shipment in 5-7 business days - and I live on the East coast.

 

[Iilac]

Don't forget on the brandforless rebate on shipping.

Free Shipping

 

[Brill]

Damn I'm jealous guys. I just paid $999 for my FS12 a month ago at Bryn Mawr.

 

[smitjere]

Is it just me or does anyone else not see it in order history.

 

[geoffkin]

Their policy clearly states that it will not show up in your order history for at least 24 hours. From the email confirmation they sent me about my order:
&quot;Your order will not appear on our website until 24 hours after
it is placed. After this time, your order status is updated daily&quot;
Did you get that?

Brand For Less Free Shipping is only for a maximum of $20 back. And you can't use BFL with Ebates. Therefore, $37 back from Ebates is better than the BFL free shipping deal.

Item #: KV32FS16
Desc: SNY 32 IN WEGA CTV, A/V, STER
Quantity: 1
Price: $1,099.95
Extended Amount: $1,099.95
Shipping Method: RED CARPET

Item #: DISC#912
Desc: 20% Off Passport Users
Quantity: 1
Price: $219.99-

Item #: DISC#1002
Desc: 10% Off Large Tube TVs!
Quantity: 1
Price: $110.00-

Item #: DISC#894
Desc: $30 off $150 purchase
Quantity: 1
Price: $30.00-

Shipping &amp; Handling: $39.95

Order Total: $779.91

Plus $37 back from Ebates and $50 back from SONY = under $700 for PIP and all! WOOHOOOOOO!