Is Sony tops in rear projection TV?
For those with plenty of money to burn and those who like the newest technology toys, Sony has a new offering for you, with the largest displays boasting a whopping 1,920 x 1080 pixels (which at least one CDFreaks user has lamented not seeing available on the market yet). Here are some of the advantages the new rear projection TV addition should have to its credit:
Sony claims that the TV’s response rate is 2.5 milliseconds, much lower than the 8 milliseconds of conventional LCD TVs. Even more impressive is that the 60- and 70-inch models are capable of the best resolution for a HDTV (1,920 by 1,080 pixels).
Given the fact Sony exhibited this model just last week, it is uncertain how long it will be before this model is available for sale in stores. It is also possible the price the article lists come down slightly once it hits the market. If the article and CNet reviews showing Sony having 3 of the top 10 models in this same category are any indication, Sony appears to be concentrating the majority of its quality efforts on its television line. Given the fact this is new, it would seem prudent to ‘wait and see’ if these promises are ones consumers also notice, so keep an eye peeled for online reviews or input in the CDFreaks HD-TV forum.
While Sony’s TV line appears to be a boon for Sony, it has not taken equal interest in developing other product lines to the same level of ‘wow’ this TV seems to promise. What is also interesting is that Sony claims the display technology as proprietary, meaning Sony also planned its development and obviously brought it to a possibly eye-popping result. Of course, this begs the following questions: since Sony can produce quality merchandise that is well-reviewed (another item being the SLV-D370P VCR/DVD combo player), why has it taken such a nonchalant approach with PS3 development and the fact its DVD media (assumed to be proprietary) could be a better performer, but by results is outclassed by the likes of Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim, even being handily beaten in some cases by certain Optodisc, Moser Baer India mids and a close to no-name brand such as Gigastorage? Given the obvious conclusion Sony is doing many things timely and correctly with its television line, why was project planning, management and execution so absent to the point Sony rushed the PS3 into the market (likely because of the Xbox introduction) without achieving so many of its goals? Also, why was the same—plus a total lack of quality control and relevant manufacturing oversight—absent in the 5.9 million lithium-ion notebook batteries that were recalled and it produced for 2 years before they caused laptops to burst into flames? Given these facts, it is clear Sony should implement some kind of top-to-bottom review of those involved with the manufacturing, project development and quality control/assurance in these areas it is failing in. Also, the CEO should be taking heat for this, but also being the one leading the charge to set things straight, as it is the CEO’s responsibility to work his ‘magic’ to make the company’s stock as attractive as possible, as well as the company itself as profitable and efficient as possible. Although seemingly a little unlikely, given the very poor decisions or lack thereof in the PS3 and lithium-ion battery production, it may signal some lack of recruiting the necessary talent required and a definite lack of reviewing employee performance in a standardized fashion to have changed these outcomes. It definitely means Sony needs appropriate infusions of ‘new blood’ to properly plan and supervise projects and products in these areas.
Does this ‘bash’ Sony? Absolutely not! This merely points out obvious problems based on the reported facts, in concert with the results or lack thereof. This simply highlights since Sony can succeed with its TV line, that it should seriously examine and change those areas named as shortcomings—and expeditiously—as these are correctable oversights Sony can change. How quickly it modifies its approach and stops shooting itself in the foot are things clearly up to Sony.
Sony claims that the TV’s response rate is 2.5 milliseconds, much lower than the 8 milliseconds of conventional LCD TVs. Even more impressive is that the 60- and 70-inch models are capable of the best resolution for a HDTV (1,920 by 1,080 pixels).
Given the fact Sony exhibited this model just last week, it is uncertain how long it will be before this model is available for sale in stores. It is also possible the price the article lists come down slightly once it hits the market. If the article and CNet reviews showing Sony having 3 of the top 10 models in this same category are any indication, Sony appears to be concentrating the majority of its quality efforts on its television line. Given the fact this is new, it would seem prudent to ‘wait and see’ if these promises are ones consumers also notice, so keep an eye peeled for online reviews or input in the CDFreaks HD-TV forum.
While Sony’s TV line appears to be a boon for Sony, it has not taken equal interest in developing other product lines to the same level of ‘wow’ this TV seems to promise. What is also interesting is that Sony claims the display technology as proprietary, meaning Sony also planned its development and obviously brought it to a possibly eye-popping result. Of course, this begs the following questions: since Sony can produce quality merchandise that is well-reviewed (another item being the SLV-D370P VCR/DVD combo player), why has it taken such a nonchalant approach with PS3 development and the fact its DVD media (assumed to be proprietary) could be a better performer, but by results is outclassed by the likes of Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim, even being handily beaten in some cases by certain Optodisc, Moser Baer India mids and a close to no-name brand such as Gigastorage? Given the obvious conclusion Sony is doing many things timely and correctly with its television line, why was project planning, management and execution so absent to the point Sony rushed the PS3 into the market (likely because of the Xbox introduction) without achieving so many of its goals? Also, why was the same—plus a total lack of quality control and relevant manufacturing oversight—absent in the 5.9 million lithium-ion notebook batteries that were recalled and it produced for 2 years before they caused laptops to burst into flames? Given these facts, it is clear Sony should implement some kind of top-to-bottom review of those involved with the manufacturing, project development and quality control/assurance in these areas it is failing in. Also, the CEO should be taking heat for this, but also being the one leading the charge to set things straight, as it is the CEO’s responsibility to work his ‘magic’ to make the company’s stock as attractive as possible, as well as the company itself as profitable and efficient as possible. Although seemingly a little unlikely, given the very poor decisions or lack thereof in the PS3 and lithium-ion battery production, it may signal some lack of recruiting the necessary talent required and a definite lack of reviewing employee performance in a standardized fashion to have changed these outcomes. It definitely means Sony needs appropriate infusions of ‘new blood’ to properly plan and supervise projects and products in these areas.
Does this ‘bash’ Sony? Absolutely not! This merely points out obvious problems based on the reported facts, in concert with the results or lack thereof. This simply highlights since Sony can succeed with its TV line, that it should seriously examine and change those areas named as shortcomings—and expeditiously—as these are correctable oversights Sony can change. How quickly it modifies its approach and stops shooting itself in the foot are things clearly up to Sony.
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