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Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300

As TVs become bigger and bigger, the release of the 32-incher Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 and similar small-size HDTVs barely make it to the news anymore, particularly as these TVs usually lack the cutting-edge features found in the ginormous screens. Still, a huge lower-end market exists and TV-makers continue to create well-performing TV sets like the KDL-32BX300 precisely for consumers in this sector.

Design

Sony does a good job in making a clean, understated style for the KDL-32BX300. Starting with the squared-off panel with matte screen and thick, unadorned glossy black bezels, the simple design includes a moderately thick body, well-hidden speakers, and a low-rise non-swivel stand atop a glossy rectangular base. It may not be a head-turning design, but it is refined enough to blend with typical home décor.

The medium sized remote is an ergonomically designed clicker with well-organized buttons centered around the large thumbpad. The entry-level wand has no backlit keys and cannot control other devices via infrared, but it can control devices connected via HDMI-CEC. The clicker works quite well with the HDTV’s basic menu system that features shortcuts and tool options. The menu also allows users to mark and save inputs and channels as favorites.

Screen/Picture Clarity

The Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 is undoubtedly a fine entry-level HDTV, with output and performance that are good enough for its price range. For an LCD-based TV, it has above-average color accuracy especially in bright areas, excellent screen uniformity and precise gray-scale rendering. However, it has black levels that are slightly lighter than comparable models; there is a noticeable bluish tint on black and near black areas; and screen clarity degrades fast on off-angle viewing. Luckily, the matte screen does a good job of filtering out reflections and thus makes viewing in bright light conditions tolerable.

While it does not have 3D and other fancy stuff, the KDL-32BX300 does well in the video processing aspect. It surprisingly handled 1080p/24 materials and deinterlaced 1080i sources quite well, with motion resolution that is typical for its 60Hz. refresh rates. Handling of standard-def content is also good – as it resolved every line of DVD test materials without the characteristic jaggies and. The KDL-32BX300 also worked exceptionally well as a PC monitor in its native resolution, with no edge enhancements and overscans like other HDTVs.

Features

As a low-priced basic HDTV, the KDL-32BX300 lacks Internet connectivity and therefore has limited entertainment options. It also does not support USB media playback as the lone USB port is reserved only for service updates. The LCD does supports 1080p/24 full HD compatibility, even if its native resolution is 720p, and offers three power saving modes and the ability to turn-off the screen for sound only output.

Connection options for the KDL-32BX300 are definitely scant and reflect the TV’s status as a basic HDTV: two HDMI slots, one composite video input, two component video inputs, one RF input, one VGA-style PC input, one audio only output, one digital (optical) audio output and one service only USB port.

Made specifically for consumers interested in smaller-sized TVs with affordable price tags, the Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 is a must-have in every budget buyer’s list. Its features, good aesthetics and above-average picture quality are certainly not bad for an HDTV costing less than $400.

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