View Full Version : Sony KP57WS520 - Help!
bayoubelle
03-03-2005, 08:48 AM
We had a Samsung 54" that had a square screen instead of the widescreen. It went out at only 1 1/2 years old and we have had such trouble getting the part to fix it (so far it has been in the shop for 1 month and they say it will be almost another month before the part even comes in) that Circuit City is giving us a new TV. Of course they don't make that square screen that we had anymore (and we really are nervous about getting another Samsung anyway). We are looking at a Sony KP57WS520. I had read on some other threads that a couple of years ago the Sony sets had a flicker in the picture. Can anyone tell me if they have corrected this problem? Also will this be a good set for us to buy this time? Are there any problems with this particular set that we need to know about before we make a decision?
gbfarley
03-03-2005, 10:46 AM
I've had the Sony KP57WS520 for about 4 months now and have been very happy with it. If you have an HD signal, the widescreen is much better than you're old Samsung.
Good Luck.
bayoubelle
03-03-2005, 12:49 PM
So you haven't had any of the flickering that I had heard about?
brector
03-03-2005, 04:42 PM
So you haven't had any of the flickering that I had heard about?
It was the 500 series I beleive. I have a 510 series and have had zero problems out of my set.
bayoubelle
03-03-2005, 04:54 PM
Thanks so much! I feel better about buying it now.
gbfarley
03-04-2005, 11:02 AM
I have the 520 and have not noticed any flicker.
Marknfl
03-09-2005, 02:28 AM
I've had my 57WS655 since Christmas and have had no problems at all. No flicker, or anything. I'm really happy after going through a months worth of numerous problems with a 57" Hitachi.
derekp
03-09-2005, 02:13 PM
51ws520 since August, no problems.
bayoubelle
03-10-2005, 08:45 AM
They delivered our new set last week and we are thrilled with the quality of the picture! It is so much clearer than the Samsung. I think we are really going to be happy with it. Thanks for all your help!
jedivader
03-10-2005, 02:09 PM
Have gone through two Sony KDP51WS655 in a week. First set never turned on and second has a display/menu that flickers and blacks out. Sony cannot explain the black-out.
Ratman
03-10-2005, 02:17 PM
jedivader... please refrain from posting the same personal experience in multiple threads. Thanks!
jedivader
03-10-2005, 03:38 PM
New to the forum.......
Ratman
03-10-2005, 04:08 PM
No problem. I knew that and was providing a little guidance.
