Sony KV-27S46 27 inch TV

Pros: Decent set at a decent price
Cons: Color a bit too colorful

Everybody who is looking for a television faces a very major question: do they buy a television for today or for tomorrow? This may sound a bit cryptic, so, to clarify, let me explain what's going on with television broadcasting today.

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Pros: Sharp Picture
Cons: Not a WEGA

I seldom buy any product without thoroughly researching it. I spent months researching my Nakamichi AV-10 receiver and weeks before I bought my Viewsonic 19" Monitor. I spent twenty minutes before buying this Sony television.

I'm not...

Pros: Good image quality, good receiver, good functionality
Cons: Remote not intuitive, more expensive than other similar models, sound is not great

Heading off to college, I knew I would need a TV to keep me entertained--heaven knows the professors wouldn't! Being a movie buff, as well as an amateur producer/director (not a successful one, but I enjoy in nonetheless), I wanted something with a good...

Pros: super flat screen, s-vhs input
Cons: the remote sucks

I was looking for a 27" TV with a relatively flat screen and an S-VHS input for my dorm room. Thanks to the Trinitron tube, it had the flattest screen of all the 27-inch TV's I saw at Best Buy. Of course, that also means it was one of the more...

Pros: picture-in-picture, good image quality, easy to use
Cons: a little expensive

I bought this tv awhile ago, while shopping in best buy. I knew exactly what i was looking for, and i found it in this tv.

I was looking for a 27"+ screen, picture-in-picture, easy to use remote interface, and a good brand name.

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Pros: excellent picture quality, very useful remote control, easy connectivity with other appliances
Cons: average sound quality, expensive price

Browsing Sunday paper ads, this is one of those SONY items that is never on sale or always "on-sale" for the same price. I got a price break from buying open box. As previous reviewer noted, the SONY TV is heavier than other brands, because...

Pros: Good picture, decent menu interface, interactive with Sony products
Cons: price, weight

I've only owned a few TV brands so far. Of the TVs I've had, the Sonys have by far been the most expensive, but also the most superior. My current model, the 27" Trinitron with S-video and PIP S46 model, clocked in at a little over $500 (those...

Pros: quality, both picture and sound
Cons: why one tube PIP?

I bought this one because s42 is out of stock. I found one tube pip is no of use to me. First I never use PIP at all and even if I do, I will probably like two tube PIP so that I can watch two channels at the same time. SO I will suggest either go with...

Pros: Classic Trinitron picture. I didn't have to redecorate the living room yet.
Cons: It's not Hi-Def. You can't hang it like a picture.

I just grabbed a used KV-27S46 for $50 and it's still a great picture.
Why did I get such an old set?
My 10 year old Hitachi gave up the ghost and I just wasn't ready to blow a grand on a new TV and another pile-o-cash on a new entertainment center.
In short, the Sony fit in the 28" wide hole I currently have for a TV, lol!

So if you need a non-HD set, these ol' wardogs seem to have excellent staying power. I've seen a few of these still going strong in bars too.

Old technology, but still very nice.