This is probably old news to most of you, but I got a new TV! Through a series of circumstances that are best left to the imagination, I ended up with the money and spousal approval to upgrade my current television. Almost overnight, I went from this:
…to this:
Yes, I am now the proud owner of a Sony SXRD 55A2020 55" HDTV. It has a resolution of 1080p, and makes my 13-year-old 27" TV look like…well, a 13-year-old 27" TV. Granted, it was in excellent condition with a really nice picture, but having a larger TV with more controls makes a world of difference. Just to drive home the contrast, here is my traditional movie-watching experience before, and after:
While I was taking these pictures with my digital camera, I discovered that when I zoomed all the way in on my old TV, the image is the same size as my new TV when zoomed all the way out. Notice the huge differences in detail, contrast, and color fidelity (click for a larger view):
And when I zoom all the way in on my new TV, well…
So in short, I am very happy with my purchase. If you’re in the market for a big TV with impeccable picture quality and stellar reviews, I would highly recommend it.
