Customer Reviews

Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-23S2010 23-Inch LCD HDTV

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This TV is the new model of the KDL-23S2000. It now includes a QAM/ATSC digital tuner. Also, it is black, and in my opinion, looks much nicer (kind of like the more expensive XBR). I previously owned last year's 26" model, and it had a stuck red pixel in the center and motion blur so horrible it made gaming impossible. I'm happy to report that my TV has absolutely no malfunctioning pixels and has very minimal motion blur. In short, you can finally play games on an LCD without getting sick. Also, it does have an input switch button (I think last year's model did not, forcing you to navigate the menu to change inputs). The colors are a lot more natural than the Samsung since it doesn't have Samsung's mandatory DNe "cartoon colors" processor.

This TV is loaded with a ton of features. Most importaintly, it has a light sensor that adjusts the backlight level. In my opinion, this is a killer feature because it dramatically improves the black levels by adjusting the backlight so blacks always appear black. Also its got a ton of features too long to list that allows you to customize just about everything. For example, there is a diagnostic screen that lists all the signal properties of your station, such as SNR, signal strength, frequency, etc. Also, you can label channels, label inputs and view program information that accompanies digital channels (such as the show description, remaining time, station ID, etc.)

One other feature that seems to be new is a tilting stand. You can tilt the screen up and down by about +/- 10 degrees or so.

Some of the drawbacks of this TV are only one HDMI input (although I plan to use a PlayStation 3 as a game machine/DVD player) and only one RF input (either cable or RF). However, contrary to what the manual says, you don't have to rescan/autoprogram all the channels after switching between cable and OTA. Also, I think the sound is a little less impressive than on the 26" model. However, this is to be expected given the smaller size and the 5 Watt speakers instead of the 10 Watt that come on all the larger sets.

Overall, I'm extremely pleased. I think this is the best deal and highest quality TV on the market right now, and I've owned a bunch of them.

When I did my research for a small(er) HDTV, I couldn't find a lot of info, so I went to the stores. I had almost given up until I turned toward the Bravia. It had the clearest, cleanest, warmest picture I had seen, especially compared to other TVs in the store. Right out of the box it sets itself up and is ready for many, many hours of great viewing. There are audio and video adjustments that you may or may not need. It has many more options than I'll ever need.

I can find a single thing wrong with it unless it breaks down, which I don't anticipate. Bravo Sony on this Bravia!

I bought this TV for use in the kitchen where currently there is not a cable hookup. I did not expect to see anything exceptional when I turned it on since it was only hooked up to an inexpensive amplified indoor antenna. The analog channels were unwatchable but then I ran the auto program to find digital channels. The TV was able to find 20 or so HD and digital broadcast signals in the area which are as clear and clean as any you will see in the big store showrooms. We only use the kitchen TV to watch the local network affiliates and with the exceptional reception this TV produces, I am in no hurry to arrange a cable hookup.

I purchased this Bravia in Feb of 2007. About two months ago the TV started to shut on and off on its own. I kept thinking maybe I hit the remote or something, but the problem started happening when I was away from the chair I keep the remote in. On Dec 24th of this year the TV was rapidly going on/off and started to smell like it was burning up. The set was hot to the touch. I did some research on the Sony Bravia and found that there has been recalls of these kinds of sets by Sony for the very problem I am having. My suggestion to anyone who buys one of these is to 1) buy the extended warranty that the store offers you because if you don't and you go to Sony with the problem they will only offer you a refurbished set 2) Unplug the set when you are not at home, if it has the same weird problem I am having contact the store where you bought it from immediately. This was clearly becoming a fire hazard and my smoke alarms went berserk the night it started smoking. I am now buying a Samsung LCD for my house instead, though I hope that my extended warranty will be honored on this Sony and I'll have a new replacement. I hope I prevent others from going through the hell that I am with this set.

I needed to replace the tv in the master bedroom. Since the tv needed to sit on an antique dresser, a 26" was a bit too big and I started looking for smaller models. I am extremely pleased with this television! The picture is great, the automatic light adjustment is quite useful since sometimes I watch with the lights on and sometimes with them off, and the black cabinet is much nicer than the rpevious silver ones (I waited several months to be able to purchase this in the black instead of the previous model in the silver).

Two drawbacks are the lack of a second HDMI connection, and because of the way my digital cable and other units had to be connected, some of the television features (e.g. savingfavorite digital and analog channels) are not functional (perhaps, however, there is an alternate way of connecting that would eliminate this problem).

I've had the tv for about a month and couldn't be more satisfied with the purchase. We use it in our large kitchen and it's on more than any of our other televisions. The picture is terrific! I compared other brands and feel this particular Sony model was the best of all. I also like the remote control because it's simple. In my estimation the fewer the buttons the better. Finally, once again; dealing with Amazon was smooth as silk. Easy to buy, easy to deal with, and the goods delivered as promised.

Great picture only sorry that I did not purchase the 26" model. A smaller remote might be a good idea