Sony Bravia Klv-40S550 vs KLV-40V550

[rodga]

lol i thought it was a dell, th 1st pic

any yes it is the much older one, 2 generations ago i think

 

[CeRRaNo]

Thanks, yeah I did the comparison and its the batteries, and I think the V series has a clock function.... i think its all down to aesthetics.

I have not been able to verify the makro salesman's waffle about contrast ratio being double on the V series.

Shot for the pics alf. The V is bravia gen 1 I think and the S is S400 Bravia 2.

I'll go in and ogle them myself today and make a decision.

Game added the HDPVR to stop people doing the price beat on the S series on the makro price. They were getting caned for that over the weekend.

 

[rocketracer]

i am also in the same boat as far as choosing between these 2 sets, but now, after judging from the comparison table, they are the same damn TV's!! it doesn't make sense. at least it makes my decision easier. S

 

[CeRRaNo]

I went to Makro where they finally put the display models up and I must say the V looked much much better than the S (not picture, casing and stand). I thought it was worth the extra bucks so picked up the V. Really enjoying it I must say.

 

[rodga]

nice

 

[CeRRaNo]

nice

shot - only disappointment is that bravia sync (contol over hdmi) does not work with my ps3 phat - looks like a slim is on the cards in the future...overall what an awesome set though. sony ftw.

 

[macbook]

I picked up a 40v550 as well and I'm very happy with it.

 

[xtm]

toshiba xv635DB

hi, is there any body using toshiba tv sets.i actualy want to buy one but did not find any review on this sets????

 

[Gushesh]

Can anyone please help with the distinction between these two sets? The specs on sony website look identical.

Some resellers are claiming 60000:1 on the V series and some are claiming 33000:1 The sony website does not have this.

Whether this will even make a difference I don't know but if anybody can recommend one over the other? The S 550 I can get for R1k cheaper than the V 550.

Thanks

I was at Makro today and the salesman was saying the 40V550 is 60000:1 but the tag on the set shows 33000:1. Any idea which one it is?

I am thinking of getting the deal they have with the 40V550 and HD PVR for R12999.00

 

[Ou grote]

At Tafelberg furnishers, think they're only in CT.
V was R9999 and S was R8999 last week.
Best prices I've seen.
3 year guarantee on them.

 

[Le^stat]

I just picked mine up....

I went for the S Series from Tafelberg R8999....

The diff between the S and the V.....The V has a swivel stand and a built in clock....for a extra 1000....

R6000 for a HD pvr kit is nuts....*decoder + dish + install*

XD

 

[CeRRaNo]

Those are awesome prices Alf.

As for your query Gushesh, it seems that the sets are identical apart from the casings. That Makro 60000:1 is a load of BS. Makro salesman are spewing that drivel unfounded. I went for the V myself because it looks sooooooo much better than the S. For R500 was worth if for me.

 

[PESM]

i am envy all you guys with hd tv's, pvr and ps3. can anybody tell me, how is the picture quality of non-hd channel, eg sabc1, on hd tv with hd cables. is it better or inferior to the standard,tube, tv with normal signal.