Summary:
Note for Kenny's review, 7/10?/01
Kenny you don't own this model, at lest i don't think so!!
check your manuel.

Strengths:
i stand buy last review.

Weaknesses:
hmmmmm still none

Similar Products Used:
Playstaion @ on this thing is awesome!!!!!

Price Paid:  $1697.00 from Curcuit city

Summary:
I've had this TV for a Very long time. When it first came out. SIMPLE, I like it.
Great sound, great picture, Very happy.
Bad apples are always in the basket with good ones, it just happens.
No worms here,and when i bought this TV i said i wanted a TV that would be ready for the future, I got it.
Tubes last longer than projection,(Fact),and better picture
I don't need an HDTV TV. Todays broadcast aren't in hdtv.
ok some are an they look great on my TV.
DVD picture is great, clear, clean, and ON THE MONEY.
I got my moneies worth, as for the weight,(so what.)when was the last time you owned a light TV.
It's almost 2002 I'M ready!!!!! XBR... Make Sure its an XBR before you buy.

Strengths:
Never Had a Problem!!!
Ever!!
BUYING THE BEST RECIEVER IS THE KEY TO FUTURE HAPPINESS.

Weaknesses:
HMMMMMM.... still thinking....nope none.
The no widescreen thing is a bummer, but i watch more TV than movies.

Similar Products Used:
Playstation 2, sony reciever w/ multidecoder,sony sony surround sond speakers.

Price Paid:  $900.00 from Sony Outlet Wrenthem MA

Summary:
I just bought it last night at the Sony Outlet store in Wrentham, MA and for $900 I figured it would be worth the gamble. Hopefully, "Refurbished" means that a quality Sony tech put in the time to make the issue areas go away. Last night the screen looked awesome, hopefully it can stay that way since it's so heavy that I can't even think of the hassle I would have to go through to bring it back.

Strengths:
Great Looking picture, so far

Weaknesses:
Remote I have does not have SWAP button to be able to change the PIP channel

Price Paid:  $2500.00 from Stereoshop

Summary:
I am afraid I spent all my money way back when and bought this hunk of junk. Now, I have more pressing upgrades lke my receiver and speakers.
Anyways, mine bows on the upper left corner, and it is significant.

On another note, can someone PLEASE tell me how to do the "squeeze trick" on this TV? I know to adjust VSIZ and VHGT in the service menu, but I cannot find the proper values. Can someone that has this set please post the proper numerical values to get as close as accurate 16x9 squeeze?

Thanks

Strengths:
heavy, decent menu

Weaknesses:
everything else

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $1299.00 from sony outlet, woodbury NY

Summary:
Fortunately, no problems w/ this TV yet other than the
contrast. Whites are too bright. Using movie mode.

I love the 9 PIP. Glad I bought this over the xbr250.
Well worth giving up the wireless headphones for this!

Using Canare component video cables. Returned the Monsters.
Noticed a huge difference in terms of detail and quality of the picture afterwards.

All in all, an excellent buy for the price I paid.
Paid $125 for shipping, but total w/ tax and shipping =
$1500. What a bargain!

Strengths:
9 PIP

Weaknesses:
contrast, Sony giving you the runaround, heavy,
proprietary TV stand (to support 230lb TV)