Sony KP-57WS510 57 in. HDTV Television

Sony KP-57WS510 57 in. HDTV Television
alaScore 86

10 reviews

May, 2013

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sony KP-57WS510 57 in. HDTV Television is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony KP-57WS510 57 in. HDTV Television

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Sony KP-57WS510 57 in. HDTV Television from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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Super beautiful HDTV if you have the room for it !

 

I recently bought a SONY KP-57WS510 TV and love it. It is a 57 inch HDTV. It only has two major drawbacks. The first is that it only has an analog NTSC tuner and will not tune in ATSC digital broadcast channels or cable clear QAM channels. You must use...

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Sony Rear Projection TV Model KP-57WS510

 

I purchased this model Sony rear projection HDTV in 2004. It is used daily and often on for several hours. It's 2012 now and I still watch it. But I must advise anyone who has a rear projection tv to keep the rear vents vacuumed and dust free. Dust...

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Still a great TV

 

We bought our tv in 2004. Had it shipped 300+ miles. It needed to be fixed once while covered by warranty, and the same problem less than a year later. The repair man fixed it mostly free of charge because he said maybe it was a bad part. Haven't had...

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6 1/2 years, a few repairs!!!

 

I have owned this TV for about 6 1/2 years. About 3 years ago, one of the convergence chips broke and had to be replaced. Then, 2 years ago, the other one went bust. The total repair cost for both was about $250.

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One of the best

 

I have owned this TV for 4 yrs.Great picture and no problems.It is the only TV that is worth more used than I gave for it new.I guess I better hang on to it pretty soon a screen this size will be rare and cost a small fortune

I have owned this TV for 4 yrs.Great picture and no problems.It is the only TV that is worth more used than I gave for it new.I guess I better hang on to it pretty soon a screen this size will be rare and cost a small fortune

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One of the best

 

I have owned this TV for 4 yrs.Great picture and no problems.It is the only TV that is worth more used than I gave for it new.I guess I better hang on to it pretty soon a screen this size will be rare and cost a small fortune

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I Love My KP-57WS510 Largescreen Sony HDTV Monitor

 

I Love My KP-57WS510 Largescreen Sony HDTV Monitor

I bought a 2003 model in 2003. It has no HD tuner, and is intended for use with HD cable tv to bring in the HD signal. It does an excellent job of that without having to worry about maintenance of the HD unit. It has a very fine picture, as good as...

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I Love My KP-57WS510 Largescreen Sony HDTV Monitor

 

I Love My KP-57WS510 Largescreen Sony HDTV Monitor

I bought a 2003 model in 2003. It has no HD tuner, and is intended for use with HD cable tv to bring in the HD signal. It does an excellent job of that without having to worry about maintenance of the HD unit. It has a very fine picture, as good as...

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I Love My KP-57WS510 Largescreen Sony HDTV Monitor

 

I bought a 2003 model in 2003. It has no HD tuner, and is intended for use with HD cable tv to bring in the HD signal. It does an excellent job of that without having to worry about maintenance of the HD unit. It has a very fine picture, as good as...

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Product Specifications

Hi-Definition reaches new heights with the 16: 9 Hi-Scan 1080i Display featured in Sony's KP-57WS510 57" 16: 9 Hi-Scan Projection Television. See the difference Sony features make as you witness precise focus and sharpness as a result of Sony's HD Microfocus CRT and Lens. In addition, Digital Reality Creation Circuitry produces amazing picture resolution for your viewing pleasure. Adjust size and placement of side-by-side P&P with MID X Circuitry to watch two programs at once. More features include Manual and Flash Focus Convergence for precise and accurate adjustment, DVI-HDTV Input which secures access to High Definition content, and TruSurround SRS Audio (20W x 2) for explosive sound. Watch the excitement unfold in vivid detail with the KP-57WS510.

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Speakers Included:2 speakers
Surround Mode: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:27.2in
Height:54.2in
Weight:195.3lbs
Width:52.2in

DVD

Type: None

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:57WS510
Product Line:Sony KP

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Television

CRT Type:MICROFOCUS
Diagonal Size:57in
Diagonal Size (cm):145cm
Digital Television Certification:HDTV monitor
Display Format:1080i
HDTV Ready: Yes
Image Aspect Ratio:16:9
Parental Channel Lock: Yes
PC Interface:DVI
Progressive Scan:Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Projection Display Technology:CRT
Series:Hi-Scan
Technology:Projection
Type:Rear projection TV
Video Interface:Component / Composite / S-Video
Widescreen:Widescreen

TV Tuner

Multi-channel Preview:Picture-and-picture (PAP)
Secondary Audio Program (SAP): Yes
TV Tuner Presence: Yes