Although liquid crystal display televisions, or LCD televisions, are relatively expensive compared to other types of televisions, they continue to attract a lot of interest among consumers. One of the most popular LCD brands is the Sony Bravia line of LCD televisions. Bravia actually stands for Better Resolution AV Architecture, and it replaced the WEGA LCD brand that the company used for its LCD TVs until the summer of 2005. Here’s a full review of the Sony KDL32U000U.
BRAVIA – The third generation of the Sony U-series
The Sony KDL32U3000 is included in the third generation of the U-series from this esteemed Japanese electronics manufacturer, in the Bravia range of LCD TV models. This Bravia model was initially launched on the market in August 2007 and is also equipped with the world famous Bravia engine and the innovative Theater Sync.
Armed with a built-in Freeview digital tuner
The Sony KDL32U3000 LCD TV is equipped with a Freeview digital tuner, which enables the TV unit to watch over fifty channels of digital TV using its terrestrial tuner. The KDL32U3000 is very affordable, because since then Sony has released newer TV models. Freeview built into the TV allows viewers to watch Freeview digital TV programs in superb, crisp, clear pictures, without having to pay any monthly subscription charges.
Equipped with the exclusive BBE VIVA audio system
The Sony brand KDL32U3000 also receives analog signals and, by flat screen TV standards, offers relatively excellent sound quality as it uses BBE VIVA audio technology. Virtual Dolby TV sound is also built in and takes full advantage of the two speakers positioned in front of the screen. For viewers who like to listen to state-of-the-art sound, it can also be connected to other external sound systems and devices.
One-touch control over the entire system
This is probably one of the best attributes of the Sony KDL32U3000. With Bravia Theater Sync, users will be able to gain full control of this home entertainment system, just by clicking the button on the remote. Also offers 1366 x 68 resolution, HD-ready 720p/1080I, picture-in-picture, dynamic contrast up to 7000:1, PC input, 2 x SCART, 1 headphone jack, Dolby Virtual BBE VIVA sound, and VESA hole spacing -compatible.
What customers generally like about the Sony KDL32U3000 32-inch LCD TV is its affordable price. The TV’s sound system is excellent, and the one-click Bravia Theater Sync option is also very convenient, and the TV is also very efficient when it comes to connecting to a PC or game console. The resolution is technically excellent, and the wide-angle view is also great for large families. This Sony TV is probably one of the most affordable LCD TVs available today.
