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Sony STR-DA2400ES 7.1 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver
Sony STR-DA2400ES 7.1 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver
Wonderful Sony STR-DA2400ES 7.1 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver Enjoy the other half of the movieI bought this component to take advantage of all the features of my Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR6 TV and Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-ray Player. The integration into my system was as easy as possible with the HDMI cables. One HDMI from the Blu-ray player and one from the Comcast Hi-Def cable box into the A/V receiver. One more HDMI from the A/V receiver to the TV. Connect the 7.1 speakers and your done.The sound field set up was brain-dead simple with the included microphone. The Theatre Sych feature worked perfectly the first time. Put a disk in the player and hit the play button, the TV turns on and selects the correct input and starts playing your movie. I added a Sony TDM-IP1 Digital Media Port iPod Dock for my iPod. Just plug it into the digital media port on the back of the A/V receiver and you’re ready to listen to your favorite iTunes playlist. (Warning: the Sony TDM-IP1 Digital Media Port iPod Dock is not compatible with all iPods – check to make sure your iPod is compatible.)The best part was, obviously, the sound. Without the 7.1 surround, you’re missing half of the movie. Also, the music from the iPod takes on a whole new dimension with the A/V receiver’s selectable sound fields (Concert Hall, Jazz Club, etc.). I’m sure there are audio purists who would look down their nose at it, but I don’t have unlimited funds to put into my A/V system. The price, ease of connection, and feature integration make it perfect for my home theater needs. The upscaling feature of the A/V receiver compensates for the lack of a 1080p signal on regular (Non-HiDef) cable. Not as good as a true 1080p signal, but watchable.Overall, I’m very pleased with Sony’s latest implementation of Digital Home Theater/Entertainment. The picture and sound are state-of-the-art and I can still afford to pay my daughter’s college tuition. More Information…
Save Sony VAIO VGN-SR410J/B 13.3-Inch Laptop – Black
The sleek, portable and durable VAIO SR notebook is powered by Intel Centrino 2 processor technology – the latest and greatest from Intel. Weighing just over 4 pounds (with standard battery) and less than an inch thick with long battery life and a 13.3” razor-thin LED backlit XBRITE-ECO display, the VAIO SR notebook packs a variety of advanced security and entertainment features. Protect your notebook with fingerprint Sony VGN-SR410J/B security and chat with friends and family with a built-in webcam. You can even customize the on-screen look of your notebook with the new “Switch” mode, a cool new feature that lets you set up different usage “personalities” for home, work and play.
Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-37L4000 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-37L4000 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Win-Win ScenarioI have to agree with 2 of the other reviewers that out of the box the picture was near perfect with only minor tweaking and purchasing this set on Amazon was definitely a no-brainer. Why pay sales tax and shipping? I decided on this tv for the bedroom and installed it on the wall without any problems. Acturally it went a lot smoother than I had anticipated. After comparing Sony’s picture quality to other models at local stores and using Consumer Reports recommendation, I settled on the Sony Bravia 37″. I have had the tv for 2 months and could not be happier. Continue Reading.
Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-32XBR6 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-32XBR6 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Incrediably sharp picture. Smelly!Heh, first time I have used smelly in a review, but this set DOES run warm like another poster said. For the first week, this made the set have a high temperature electronic type smell in my bedroom (with door closed). Gone in a week tho. With a 1080P source (Blu-Ray), the picture cannot get any sharper. This high resolution for a 32″ is probably overkill but DANG its good! There is just a ton of pixels. Upscaled 1080P DVD look just about as good as high def because of the set’s smaller size. Standard TV signal looks fine (again in comparison to my larger SONY XBR 40″). Controls are good and simple to understand and operate. First time I have had extra HDMI slots. Sound is very good though the built in speakers but needs more bass (as does all my LCD TV speakers). Has a lot of extras that I have yet to fool with or notice. Motionflow? DMeX? The set is very handsome with a surprising gap between the bottom of the … read more.
Herman Roberson