Sony KDL20S3000 Review: Bravia 20 Inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD Television



LCD or liquid-crystal display television sets, certainly cost a bit higher, as compared to other standard TV sets. However, they do offer more perks, and also use up less power than the conventional cathode ray tube TV. By having an LCD television TV set at home, you'll save more money in the long run, and you'll also be provided with a more intense and equally exciting home-viewing experience. Here's a overview of the Sony KDL20S3000 television set.

Sony - Continuing the Excellent Tradition of Producing High-Quality TV's

Sony, the giant Japanese electronics corporation, has continued its tradition of producing high-quality television sets, and other electronic appliances and products for more than half a century already. The company was actually the first to begin mass-producing liquid-crystal display (LCD) television sets, and it still manages to keep a strong presence in the other high-end TV markets. The company's BRAVIA line of TV models is one of their best-selling variants ever. The BRAVIA series of LCD television sets offer more than stylish exteriors and clear picture quality. They also come equipped with newer, more-innovative technological advances such as light sensors and ambient sensors. Here are the other notable technological and aesthetic perks of the Sony KDL20S3000.

This LCD TV set's picture enhancement technology delivers superb, sharp and crisp colour definition. To add to the excitement, it also comes equipped with a Freeview Tuner, which doesn't only serve as an attractive add-on device, but also delivers unmatched digital viewing option, and superb picture quality to match. The Sony KDL20S3000 features 1366 x 768 screen resolution, and is HD-ready, and weighs only 7 kilograms.

Its BRAVIA engine enables the viewer to enjoy crystal-clear picture quality and resonance. Another advantage offered by the BRAVIA technology is that it comes armed with the BRAVIA Theatre Synch, which allows viewers to control the home theatre system with the press of just one single button. The TV set's screen also provides contrast ratio of 4000:1, which makes the images appear extra sharper and more life-like, more than any other television set of its kind today. This TV set also comes with a table top stand.

Improved Connectivity and Interoperability

The Sony KDL20S3000 also allows for smoother, hassle-free connectivity, because it comprises of a wide array of connecting ports. The connections include 2 x SCART, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Component, 1 x S-Video, 1 x Composite, and 1 x VGA. There are also external attachments for Blu-Ray disc players and PlayStation 3 game consoles.

With flat-screen LCD televisions taking the world by storm, and capturing an increasing market share, more and more consumers continue to be smitten by the Sony BRAVIA television series. And because the Sony KDL20S3000 provides virtual Dolby Digital Sound power, 2 x 5 watt speakers, Dynamic Contrast Ratio, excellent screen resolution, and an integrated Freeview Digital TV Tuner, no one else can match the surprising array of excellent features it offers.