http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/ Engadget HD Comments for Sony HDTVs found most reliable in PC World study http://hd.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://hd.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 8:14AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 8:35AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 9:37AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 8:53AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 8:55AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 9:10AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 11:25AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 9:23AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 9:30AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/
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I wonder if the survey included people who knew what to look for.
This would include clouding, banding, mura, green push, stutter problem, etc...
Some of these things can be over looked but makes for less than perfect set.]]>Dec 4th 2008 10:15AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/
I was going to link to the best buy review, but the westinghouse has since been removed from their site.

I've got 4 flat panels in my house and they've all been trouble free
Pioneer Elite 60" for about a year
LG 20" LCD kitchen about a year
toshiba 42" Plasma bedroom about 2 years
LG 23" LCD guess bedroom about 3 years
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Anyways, the point is that I don't think there's a single company out there who doesn't have at least some faulty products in their lineup. Some people never get these duds, while some others may always seem to be the unlucky ones. The real test is what the company does about it when you do get the dud...]]>Dec 4th 2008 2:17PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/So don't take this the wrong way.

@David: Chances are your XBR3 has some serious clouding issues. Some have more than others. Granted most people don't even realize it so it's often over looked. Anyone who is anal about how the image looks can notice it in dark black scenes. If you don't believe me search youtube for Sony Clouding and you'll see what I'm talking about.

@daaper: It's not that all companys have duds or % of faulty units. It's that the problems that EVERY set has are not noticed by consumers. You know how many peoples houses I've been to and said wow your TV has serious mura problem and they have no idea what I'm talking about. I show them what I'm talking about and they freak out. BUT then again most people think having their sets in Dynamic or Vivid is the best setting.]]>Dec 4th 2008 2:39PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/
If a tree falls and there's no one to hear it, does it make a sound?]]>Dec 4th 2008 5:10PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/
Sanyo - 1%
Sony - 2%
Sylvania - 2%
Panasonic - 2%
JVC - 2%
Sharp - 2%
Toshiba - 3%
Vizio - 3%
Samsung - 3%
Philips Magnavox - 3%
Olevia - 4%
LG - 4%
Hitachi - 4%
Westinghouse - 5%
Polaroid - 6%
Mitsubishi - 7%

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http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/tvs-services/tvs/lcd-tv-ratings/brand-reliability.htm]]>Dec 4th 2008 11:18AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/
http://www.john-michaeldelvalle.com/2008/09/08/lcds-problems-you-should-know-about/]]>Dec 4th 2008 2:44PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 3:03PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://reviews.pricegrabber.com/plasma-lcd-televisions/m/44721447/

Some of the XBR 3 & 4 have had an issue with loud fan noises...
Yes it's possible.]]>Dec 4th 2008 4:07PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 4th 2008 3:53PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/
I regret buying this TV.]]>Dec 4th 2008 6:17PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/I know that a bulb replacement does not count.
Wonder if a bad bulb would count as one though.

Usually the optical blocks is what goes wrong with projections.
LCD/Plasmas it's usually a faulty panel.
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I've owned many a TV and the Sony's have all been great. No issues whatsoever. If you had issues with your set or it wasn't up to your expectations, sorry to hear that. But I'm sure some of the issues I've read about online hardly bother the average consumer. It goes without saying, the problems/issues of any product discussed on the internet can be greatly overblown. Just remember the "problems" you might have are not as widespread or bothersome to most. You may find others who feel the same but you are a VERY small minority. Enthusiasts we are but its a hobby and you need to enjoy it ! If a product doesn't meet your expectations, move on to something else and be done with it.

Anyway, I will say one thing I do enjoy about the Sony's that many people may not think about is the user interface and remote control. I do enjoy them very much. Having owned/tried out other brands, they are not as pleasing, easy to use, intuitive, nicely laid out or have a good amount of options. Its a small thing that isn't ever discussed but I guess if I had to nitpick, that'd be one. Its enough for me to justify paying extra simply for that considering that I love tweaking things. If you're like me, you have to live with going through the menus often, especially during the first few weeks of ownership. If the interface is bad it can be very aggravating.]]>Dec 5th 2008 12:30AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 6th 2008 10:25AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/12/04/sony-hdtvs-found-most-reliable-in-pc-world-study/Dec 7th 2008 4:54PM