Well...I made the commitment tonight and bought this one. Got it for $1799 at the local Great Indoors Store. Thanks for all the advice!
http://www4.shopping.com/xPC-Sony-Sony-KDS-60A2000Features:
- Includes: remote control and 2 AA batteries
- 60" Widescreen
- 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- SXRD Technology
- Supports 720p, 1080i, & 1080p
- Supports 1080p natively with a resolution of 1920x1080
- NTSC/ATSC hybrid with Clear QAM (8 VSB)
- Video Ports - 2 HDMI Inputs (rear - 1 w/ audio), 3 Component Inputs (1 front), 1 S-Video Input (rear), 3 Composite Inputs (1 front), & 1 PC Video Input (rear)
- Audio Ports - 1 Digital Optical Out (rear), 5 Analog Audio Inputs (1 front), 1 Audio Out (rear - variable/fixed), & 1 PC Audio Input (rear)
- Advanced Iris - A special Sony feature that helps to improve brightness and contrast
- CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology
- Picture and Picture
- Color Temperature
- 3D Digital Comb Filter
- Game Mode
- Noise Reduction
- Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom
- Wide Modes - Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, & Zoom
- Dolby Digital Support
- MTS Stereo Decoder
- SRS TruSurround XT Audio Effect
- A/V Synch
- Auto Channel Programming
- Programmable Timer
- Sleep Timer - 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off (2 Event)
- Picture Freeze
Details:
60" SXRD projection TV: Get a big and remarkably beautiful picture with Sonys 60 SXRD television. SXRD is Sonys proprietary version of the LCoS screen, a stunning video technology that displays pixels (screen dots) very tightly for a picture is incredibly smooth and film-like. In addition to having outstanding pixel fill, SXRD TVs also offers superb black levels and image contrast (5000:1), so TV images are bold, brilliant, and never dull.
HDTV (1080p): The KDS-60A2000 offers the highest TV definition available1080pfor amazing picture sharpness and detail. When used in combination with 1080p sources (such as the Blu-ray Disc player), you get the sharpest video possible. The TV comes with a built-in digital (ATSC) tuner, so you can watch over-the-air HD programming right out of the box.
Widescreen: Watch movies in their natural cinematic format for the ultimate home theater experience.
Enhanced picture: Enjoy the superior picture produced by Sonys WEGA Engine. Unlike the image processors in some TVs, the WEGA engine is an intelligent video technology that keeps TV signals entirely digital, so the picture quality remains very high. WEGA also uses a noise-blocking filter to prevent picture fuzziness and a dynamic contrast adjuster that automatically selects the best contrast level for the scene youre viewingso dark scenes arent too dark and bright scenes arent too bright. There is also a setting (Advanced Iris) that allows you to adjust the screen to best fit your rooms ambient lighting.
Surround Sound: Get crisp audio to go with your sharp picture. The TV features SRS® TruSurround® XT and Dolby Digital for a great home theater experience.
A/V versatility: The KDS-60A2000 comes equipped with two wideband HDMI inputs which offer a high-quality connection and the sharpest possible picture. Also includes component video, composite video, S-video, digital audio out, RF and PC connections.
Specifications:
Display Panel
Product Type: LCOS Projection TV
Diagonal Screen Size: 60 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio: 10000:1
Progressive Scan: Yes
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 1080p (HDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Video Broadcast Standards: ATSC (Digital), NTSC (analog)
HDTV Compatible: Yes
HDTV Built-in Tuner: Yes
Interface
Input: A/V (Composite), Analog Coaxial(RF), Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini), Component Video, Front A/V (Composite), HDMI, S-Video, Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
Output: Digital Optical, Variable/Fixed Audio
Picture Features
Comb Filter: 3D Digital
Picture in Picture: Advanced PIP Functions
Other Features
General Features: 3/2 Pulldown, Channel Label, Closed Caption, Multi-Language Menu
Features: SAP
Audio Format Supported: MTS Stereo, SRS
Remote Control: Universal Remote
Dimensions
Height: 38.9 in
Width: 55.6 in
Depth: 20.2 in
Weight: 94.87 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
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