Tech info on Sony and Mitsubishi

[John]

I am ready to buy a TV, but am undecided on which one. The two I think I
have narrowed it down to are the Sony 51" Widescreen KP51WS510 and the
Mitsubishi 55" widescreen WS55311. The Sony 510 replaced the 500 for this
year. I am not sure which is better as far as normal viewing or who might
have the most problems as far as repairs go. We watch a lot of DVD's and
some TV with DirectTV and have not considered if we will be buy an HD
receiver yet until more programming is available. We are buying a new TV now
because our other is dead.

Thanks for any help provided.
John

[Leonard Caillouet]

"John" > wrote in message
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> I am ready to buy a TV, but am undecided on which one. The two I think I
> have narrowed it down to are the Sony 51" Widescreen KP51WS510 and the
> Mitsubishi 55" widescreen WS55311. The Sony 510 replaced the 500 for this
> year. I am not sure which is better as far as normal viewing or who might
> have the most problems as far as repairs go. We watch a lot of DVD's and
> some TV with DirectTV and have not considered if we will be buy an HD
> receiver yet until more programming is available. We are buying a new TV
now
> because our other is dead.
>
> Thanks for any help provided.
> John

John,

I run the repair shop for a retailer that sells both the Mitsubishi and the
Sony. Both are among the best performers and best in terms of service. I
personally think the Mitsubishi is a better value and prefer its convergence
design, but either is a good choice. Choose the one that has the best
options for service down the road. Best option is a self servicing factory
authorized dealer, next best is a good, reputable independent servicer that
is factory authorized. As far as problems, I could not say which will be
better. Ask in a couple of years. Typically we have very few problems
with either the Sony or the Mits.

Leonard Caillouet

[Jim McCartan]

John,

Check out this site. It has lots of info and lots of links to help.
I looked at the SONY and Mits a few years ago and bought the SONY
51HW40 HDTV. I liked the picture the features an the price. Haven't
been disappointed in the 2 years that I've had it.

http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/index.htm