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Sony KV36HS420

Sony KV36HS420

20 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
image quality (30)
sound (16)
price (9)
durability (6)
usability (4)

Negative

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of Sony KV36HS420. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the usability and durability are overall positive. The price and sound also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony KV36HS420 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony KV36HS420

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Sony KV36HS420 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the usability and durability. The price and sound are also mentioned favorably.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Chris (agoraquest.com)

KV-36HS420

I was expecting the worst, and I am pleasantly surprised. All I have is the bare bones, cord coming from the wall, directly into the set. Overall, it looks just fine. Some channels do look crappy, and some look very good. Sometimes the actual show will...

Great picture ; Big screen size

It's HUGE and heavy

Jul, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

the whole product line is garbage and here's why

The Sony KV-36HS420 is the second Sony TV I have owned in as many years. Both TV's were terrible and here's why. The first one was the High Def model preceding the HS420. Out of the box the picture seemed fine but 3 months later when we finally got...

it is an attactive TV (until you turn it on)

VERY WAVVY PICTURE,

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony KV36XBR450

After a (LOT) of research, I bought this model for just over $2000 a couple years ago. I've now had the set for aproximately 2.5 years. Well, the screen now comes in & out, and loses the picture while not losing the audio. I called a qualified repair ...

Good picture, while it lasts!

Warranty is useless, customer service doesn't care.

May, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony's 36 inch 4:3 HDTV, sweet

I've had this t.v. for 6 months now so I can give an accurate review based on different lighting and setup conditions. First off, when viewed with a standard definition (SD) signal this set looks far better than any LCD or Plasma. Bad content (re:...

HD is unbelievable, Good presets, good hookups, Versatile viewing for all formats.

Heavy as heck, 4:3 screen, connection plate flimsy.

Apr, 2005

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