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Sony KV FV12 Series TV (20", 24")

Sony KV FV12 Series TV (20", 24")

54 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (14)
Design (6)
Image quality (2)
Sound (1)
Usability (1)

Negative
Remote control (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the color and sound. The image quality and design are also appreciated. There are some negative reviews about the remote control.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sony KV FV12 Series TV (20", 24") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony KV FV12 Series TV (20", 24")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of the Sony KV FV12 Series TV (20", 24") from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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84% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: D. Mills (amazon.com)

Close to Perfect

Okay. I'm prejudiced. I'm a Sony collector. This is absolutely perfect for my limited office space, without the expense of a flat panel. And the picture - even standard def I use here - is extraordinary. There's really no need, as I've often done,...

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: D. Mills (amazon.com)

Close to Perfect

Okay. I'm prejudiced. I'm a Sony collector.

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: supergyro2k (epinions.com)

Some image issues, but great

INTRO: 8 years ago, my dad won four INTRO: 8 years ago, my dad won four $100.00 Best Buy gift cards at his job. He gave one to his brother (my uncle), one to my mother, one to me, and kept one for himself. My uncle00.00 Best Buy gift cards at his...

clear & crisp distortion free picture…when playing video games

distortion from DVD's in certain scenarios, to large for one person to carry far

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: hille2000 (amazon.com)

Get them while they Last

Flat-Screen TV is a great 4:3 aspect ratio CRT set. These will not be around much longer. The picture looks great, but the picture for this type of TV's future looks dim. LCD flat screen sets and Plasma sets are taking over the market. LCD and Plasma...

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review by: hille2000 "hille2000" (amazon.com)

Get them while they Last

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review by: T. Ferrell (amazon.com)

Simply Amazing

It doesn't get any better for the price range on this television. Crystal clear video with S-Video inputs allow for improvements on an already outstanding picture. 3 line digital comb filter does a great job removing noise on my way too weak cable...

Apr, 2006

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Consumer review by: T. Ferrell (amazon.com)

Simply Amazing

Apr, 2006

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Consumer review by: milton_burrow (epinions.com)

Outstanding Small-Sized Television

Great Picture Decent Sound Decent Input Selection

Heavy Very Deep Back (possible shelving problem)

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review by: max1138 (epinions.com)

Great television

Picture,sound,build

none

Feb, 2005

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Product Specifications

You'll always get the picture with Sony's KV-20FV12 20-inch FD Trinitron WEGA TV. The set features a 3-Line Digital Comb Filter that ensures maximum picture detail and resolution. It also comes equipped with Stereo Sound, S-Video Detection, V-Chip Parental Control (to protect the kids) and Favorite Channel, which allows you to easily scan the last five channels you were watching. It doesn't get easier than this.Sony's KV-20FV12 TV features Auto Pedestal Clamp and Auto White Balance. The Speed Surf allows for quick scanning of channels at the touch of a button. The Channel Fix automatically sets TV to specific channel (i.e., 3) for cable box control, allowing viewer to control cable box via the TV remote control. DAC Speaker System provides resonance bass response while midrange sounds are pumped forward to ensure clear dialog reproduction. Separate tweeters aimed to the front balance out the sound. The KV-20FV12 also features MTS stereo TV decoder, SteadySound auto volume, Advanced on-screen menu, Clock timer, and Sleep Timer (15/30/45/60/90).