| Reviews : Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-32L5000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black |
Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-32L5000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Product By Sony Available From 21 Sellers |
Technical Details
- Enjoy a 32-inch flatscreen with vibrant 720p resolution from any HD source, including movies, sports, and HD television programming
- Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control Dynamic Backlight Control creates a dynamic contrast ratio of 13,000:1
- Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
- Expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules, such as BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (sold separately)
- BRAVIA Sync gives you one-touch access and control of all your compatible home theatre devices, as well as select Sony Handycam camcorders
Product Description
Sony Bravia L-Series HDTVs provide vivid 720p resolution and dynamic contrast ratios of 13,000:1 (the 26-inch model) and 13,000:1 (for 32-inch model), with several versatile sizes perfect for the budget-conscious consumer or anyone wanting an HDTV that works well in the bedroom, kitchen, or office. Bravia L-Series HDTVs have a wealth of HD connections, including three HDMI inputs. Each HDMI input transmits uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable, so you can expand your home theater system without a lot of messy wires. Also included is a PC input that lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor. If you need to streamline your HD components further, the Bravia L-Series HDTVs feature Bravia Sync technology and are compatible with optional Bravia Link Modules such as the Bravia Wireless Link, which wirelessly streams HD video and audio from your A/V equipment to your HDTV from up to 65 feet away. You might expect that more features mean more power consumption, but Bravia L-Series HDTVs include a Dynamic Backlight Control which automatically controls overall image brightness to help the TV exceed ENERGY STAR 3.0 standards.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By T. Jackson (Marion, Ohio)
I bought this unit through Amazon.com and it was shipped by J&R Music. It was delivered within a few days, free shipping, lightweight and very easy setup, excellent picture on HD and regular channels, excellent sound. I couldn't be more satisfied.
By Stapler (California, USA)
A few weeks ago I purchased a SONY KDL32L5000 720p LCD-TV from Amazon, which was shipped from one of their approved associates, J&R Elecronics, Inc.
Upon arrival, it was found the unit had (according to Sony Tech Support) a "board problem" which prevented the display of "program name and content description", and the TV would have to be shipped to Sony (at my expense) for repair or possible replacement. (Sony would not guarantee that a new unit would be supplied, if a replacement was made.)
I elected to return the unit to J&R, who to their credit provided a prepaid UPS shipping label. As it would take approximately 2 weeks before J&R received the defective unit, give me credit for the return, and reshipped a replacement, I elected to purchase another unit so immediate shipment could be made, with my account to be credited upon receipt of the original defective return.
About a week later, the second Sony TV arrived. Upon opening the shipping box and setting up the TV, it was found that the LCD screen was "cracked" internally (not visable until power was applied) and that it was inoperable. Another call was made to J&R, and this second Sony has now been repacked and we are awaiting pickup by UPS for return to J&R for yet another credit.
I wish to quickly state that everyone I have talked to at J&R Electronics have been extremely helpful, and I would not hesitate to do business with them in the future. They are very professional, friendly and caring.
On the other hand, Sony Support (they mainly use off-shore outsourcing personnel) is absolutely horrible and these "support" people have absolutely no technical knowledge to assist the caller. (Half the time one also gets disconnected and has to call back and start at the beginning of the waiting line again.)
Call it bad luck, however EVERY single Sony product I have purchased over the last 6-8 years have had "out-of-box" problems, requiring either exchange or repair. A few years ago, my very expensive Sony "book-shelf" AM-FM-SW Radio-CD combo developed problems. It spent over 6 months in Sony's Company Owned Burbank Service Center. They could not repair it and finally had to send it to Sony's Engineering Labs in Arizona to be repaired, which took another 2 months to complete. To this day the system still does not work properly, with one audio channel constantly turning itself on and off, at will. I have many other Sony QC problems I could cite, but won't bore you with the details.
It is no wonder that, today, Sony are having financial problems. Their product QC is very poor and their support even worse.
By Rayne Rivers (Berkeley, CA USA)
the tv was shipped timely and in great condition. very satisfied the product itself.
By C. Hsueh (San Jose, CA, USA)
Today I go to Best Buy to see the 32" LCD TVs. Sony 32L5000 is one of the worst two 32" TVs I had seen there. (Another one is a unknown brand TV.) Best Buy play the same TV show on all the TVs, so it's quite easy to tell the difference. 32L5000 has terrible detail. Much worse than Samsung LN32B360, LG 32LH20, Toshiba, Sharp, etc. If you really liked SONY, buy some higher level SONYs. Never never try this entry level SONY. You don't have to believe me, just go to some retail stores and trust your own eyes.
By Rarely Review (USA)
Be aware if you buy one of these that it may not last long. I bought the Model KDL-32L4000 in November 2008. Nine months later the screen went blank and the TV could not be turned off nor would any other controls or buttons work. Fried after nine months. Before you buy check the Bravia series info online - clearly there is a problem either with the design or the manufacture of these. Looks nice until it dies young.
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