Sony KDS-60A2000 SXRD HDTV At A Glance & Ratings

At A Glance: Sony KDS-60A2000 SXRD HDTV

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Connections
Inputs:
Video: HDMI (2), D-sub 15-pin RGB (1), component (3), S-video (2 shared), composite (4, 2 shared)
Audio: Analog stereo (6), Stereo miniplug (1)
Outputs:
Video: None
Audio: Optical (1), analog stereo (1)
Additional: RF (2)

Features
Type: LCOS (SXRD)
Screen Size (diagonal, inches): 60
Native Resolution: 1080p
Lamp Life: Approx. 8,000 hours
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 38.9 x 55.6 x 20.2
Weight (pounds): 94.86
Price: $3,699

Ratings: Sony KDS-60A2000 SXRD HDTV

Build Quality: 93
• Tight construction
• Remote feels flimsy

Value: 91
• Bigger screen size for less money
• Not a lot of money for 60 inches

Features: 92
• 1080p input
• No CableCARD

Performance: 88
• Overall impression is that it's a bit too soft
• Great contrast ratio but inaccurate color points

Ergonomics: 88
• Typical Sony menus
• Lots of adjustments

Overall Rating: 90
Newer doesn't always mean better, but it usually means less expensive. For $1,300 less, you get 1080p inputs, but it doesn't look quite as good. That's the coupon of progress.

General Information
KDS-60A2000 SXRD HDTV, $3,699
Sony Electronics
(877) 865-SONY
www.sonystyle.com

COMPANY INFO
Sony Electronics
(877) 865-SONY
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