Sony KP-43T70 43" Projection TV
By: Sony Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 17
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 On: 2002-06-02
I Like this Sony KP-43T70 43" Big Screen TV I Want It I Want It I Want It Pls. Let Me Have My Dream Come True.
 On: 2002-05-29
What a great buy! If youre in the market for a WEGA T.V or anything over 32 in you have to take a look at this set. I just bought one month ago and its been everything I could have asked for. Its lighter than the WEGA, so its easier to move and thinner so its better for display. Despite all this it has a bigger screen and picture is great, unless youre watching 20 hours of TV youre not going to be able to tell the difference between this set and WEGA...
On: 2002-05-28
What a great buy! If youre in the market for a WEGA T.V or anything over 32 in you have to take a look at this set. I just bought one month ago and its been everything I could have asked for. Its lighter than the WEGA, so its easier to move and thinner so its better for display. Despite all this it has a bigger screen and picture is great, unless youre watching 20 hours of TV youre not going to be able to tell the difference between this set and WEGA...
 On: 2002-01-08
Bought in May 2000 (same month produced) - used 3 months, then went away for year. Returned in Oct. of 2001. In December G3 card failed after only 6 months of use on a $1600+ set. Card is about $400 plus labor of about $300. Quite a bill for a $1600 TV set used 6 months. When working liked picture quality, ease of operation, and overall look for average size family. Really disappointed in Sony - thought we were buying quality product that would last for years.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-11-18
I only had this TV for 8 months, when the picture went on me. I had spent the extra $300 to have in home service, but it was too broke to be repaired in home. It took the repair shop THREE weeks to fix it. Besides the fact that I only had the TV for 7 months, according to the nameplate data it was only 9 months old.
On: 2000-03-19
My husband and I were looking at 32 or 36 inch tvs and notagreeing on anything. Then we both saw this tv at the same time. Iwas still a bit leary about projection tvs but the picture quality is excellent. Even old black and white movies are picture perfect. We are both extreemly happy with this tv. The size is perfect for apartment living. We highly recommend this television! END
On: 2000-03-15
I was recently in the market for a larger screen TV set. The 32 to 36 screen was going to be the perfect size given my family room deminsions. I was considering the Sony WEGA XBR, Toshiba, and Misubishi. Then one day as I walked through one of the retail stores in my area, I saw the Sony 43 Rear Projection Set. The compact size, the Larger Viewing Screen, Picture Quality, Enhance Digital Features and The Price, were very impressive. My search was over. Its been a week since the TV was delivered to my home and I can truly say that it has been a wonderful experience.There are a couple of things to be aware of: * Getting all the components connected can take a little time. * Limited space in the Stand for adding components. Overall I think Sony 43 is a great investment if your considering 32 to 36" TVs. Youll get excellent picture quality at a better price point.
On: 2000-02-29
As I had posted before, this thing blew me away. I have had it for 3 months now and am still amaized that it is a rear projection. If you are considering a Vega, forget it, get this set.
On: 2000-02-16
I just got this and it is incredibly clear! I thought myself that this was a direct view in the store until I really looked close. The picture is so sharp and detailed. The built in screen saver makes it look even more like a direct view. Channel labels and easy set up make everything go easy. The color tubes will even align themselves at the push of a button! Put in A Bugs Life on DVD on this TV and youll think you are there. You cant go wrong with it.
On: 2000-02-15
I just got this and it is incredibly clear! I thought myself that this was a direct view in the store until I really looked close. The picture is so sharp and detailed. The built in screen saver makes it look even more like a direct view. Channel labels and easy set up make everything go easy. The color tubes will even align themselves at the push of a button! Put in A Bugs Life on DVD on this TV and youll think you are there. You cant go wrong with it.
On: 2000-02-12
This Projection T.V. Is simply put inone word incredible. The picture is so crisp and clear you will swear you are watching a tube T.V. If you can find one of these T.V. buy it. There is nothing out there that will match up to it.
On: 2000-02-11
This Projection T.V. Is simply put inone word incredible. The picture is so crisp and clear you will swear you are watching a tube T.V. If you can find one of these T.V. buy it. There is nothing out there that will match up to it.
On: 2000-01-23
I just purchased my TV about a week ago. The picture quality is very good, most people think it is a direct TV not projection. The built in screen protector gives the picture more clarity. And the TV definently benefits from a digital source such as satellite tv. Hooking it up is somewhat confusing if you have a number of components. For the money I dont think you could find a TV of this size with better picture quality. My only complaint is not with the TV, but with the optional matching stand. The stand is pretty much useless if you have more than two components. You cannot put two components side by side because the stand is not wide enough. And even after removing the shelf, it is not tall enough to stack components on top of each other. The stand needs to be about 3" taller and 4" wider. Sonys designers obvivously did not put a lot of thought into the stand when it comes to function.
On: 2000-01-22
I just purchased my TV about a week ago. The picture quality is very good, most people think it is a direct TV not projection. The built in screen protector gives the picture more clarity. And the TV definently benefits from a digital source such as satellite tv. Hooking it up is somewhat confusing if you have a number of components. For the money I dont think you could find a TV of this size with better picture quality. My only complaint is not with the TV, but with the optional matching stand. The stand is pretty much useless if you have more than two components. You cannot put two components side by side because the stand is not wide enough. And even after removing the shelf, it is not tall enough to stack components on top of each other. The stand needs to be about 3" taller and 4" wider. Sonys designers obvivously did not put a lot of thought into the stand when it comes to function.
On: 2000-01-08
The Sony 43in. projection TV is a good unit to look at. It does seem hard to get, as most TV stores and retailers are out of stock. The picture is sharp, clear and almost at times real. However the picture does seem sensitive to noise (lines, snow). But for watching a DVD or video presentation I cannot think of another set I have seen as that is as good. The set is in a nice, compact case, and the cabinet (extra, fits under the TV) available has room for a DVD, VCR, Tuner, and Cable Box, making all of those components fit in a neat presentation, without, wires and boxes hanging off the set. I would recommend to anyone who wants a good quality set look into this one, if you can find it!
On: 2000-01-07
The Sony 43in. projection TV is a good unit to look at. It does seem hard to get, as most TV stores and retailers are out of stock. The picture is sharp, clear and almost at times real. However the picture does seem sensitive to noise (lines, snow). But for watching a DVD or video presentation I cannot think of another set I have seen as that is as good. The set is in a nice, compact case, and the cabinet (extra, fits under the TV) available has room for a DVD, VCR, Tuner, and Cable Box, making all of those components fit in a neat presentation, without, wires and boxes hanging off the set. I would recommend to anyone who wants a good quality set look into this one, if you can find it!
On: 1999-12-16
While shopping for a large screen television, I had considered the 32" and 36" Sony WEGAs. However, this 43" Sony projection TV had key advantages over the CRT WEGAs.KP-43 Advantages: Thinner (shallower depth) than the 36" WEGA; Lighter (about 100 lbs) than the 36" WEGA; and Larger screen viewing area (43" vs 36"). CRT Advantages: Wider viewing angle (both vertical and horizontal); and Shorter minimum viewing distance. Although the KP-43 projection TV has a larger screen, it is lighter and can be moved more easily. It also is a good choice for apartments or other smaller living spaces. If picture quality is critical to you, then you should be aware that you may lose detail in the shadows since the black levels do not seem to be reproduced as consistently or accurately as a professional monitors. To calibrate your TV for your viewing environment, I recommend renting the "Video Essentials" DVD. In general, you may need to decrease the PICTURE (contrast), BRIGHTNESS, and SHARPNESS settings to achieve the best picture quality. With the factory settings, you may notice blooming and additional noise. You may also notice all the noise from traditional cable and broadcast signals. Therefore, you may wish to subscribe to digital services. There is a single component video input on the TV, which may not be enough if you have digital cable and a DVD player. You may need a separate component video switcher to accommodate multiple component video sources, or you could sacrifice some picture quality and use S-Video connections instead.
On: 1999-12-15
This is a GREAT TV! The picture (depending on source) is phenomenal. The size (video picture and physical object) does not overwhelm you. The TV can be viewed comfortably without being on a TV stand. The design of the TV & remote is excellent. I had an opportunity to view this model in a store, and my eyes were drawn to its picture quality (and I had to remind myself of its physical size).This TV fits well in a room size 13x13. It can be viewed comfortably even sitting a couple of feet from it. There are five picture modes, 2 of which can be programmed to the viewers preference. Because of its size, widescreen movies are enjoyable (before, when choosing a video as either VHS or DVD, I would pick VHS if the DVD was in widescreen format). There are 4 video displays, three of which can be programmed to accept 8 different components. Sony has included a lot of programming choices in this model. Connecting a receiver, VCR and DVD (and getting them to work) took about 4 hours. The TV needs to be off when connecting a component. Each component should be added one at a time, rather than plugging & connecting everything at once and then turning the TV on. Apparently the TV needs to read each component before its recognized. The manual was somewhat confusing (because there are usually 2 to 4 combinations to use), but after a component was added you just follow from the previous example for additional components. P.S.: the more components you add, the more every cable & power cord needs to be labeled. The remote is comfortable to handle. There are problem with it though: 1) in order to use a component, more than just one button needs to be pressed; 2) you still need to use the remote that came with the component. This can easily replace a 27-inch to 36-inch TV. It weights ~150 pounds and the footprint is small (20 D x 37 W x 42 H). As the source of the picture increases in quality, especially from the local TV stations, this model will be enjoyed more and more. Then a viewer will have a true movie experience at home. I chose this TV based on: 1) picture quality; 2) video size & physical size; 3) design; 4) price [remember what you paid for your current computer? It will outlast it! ] If you can find a vendor, buy it! Do not wait! It will be the best investment!
On: 1999-12-14
This is a GREAT TV! The picture (depending on source) is phenomenal. The size (video picture and physical object) does not overwhelm you. The TV can be viewed comfortably without being on a TV stand. The design of the TV & remote is excellent. I had an opportunity to view this model in a store, and my eyes were drawn to its picture quality (and I had to remind myself of its physical size).This TV fits well in a room size 13x13. It can be viewed comfortably even sitting a couple of feet from it. There are five picture modes, 2 of which can be programmed to the viewers preference. Because of its size, widescreen movies are enjoyable (before, when choosing a video as either VHS or DVD, I would pick VHS if the DVD was in widescreen format). There are 4 video displays, three of which can be programmed to accept 8 different components. Sony has included a lot of programming choices in this model. Connecting a receiver, VCR and DVD (and getting them to work) took about 4 hours. The TV needs to be off when connecting a component. Each component should be added one at a time, rather than plugging & connecting everything at once and then turning the TV on. Apparently the TV needs to read each component before its recognized. The manual was somewhat confusing (because there are usually 2 to 4 combinations to use), but after a component was added you just follow from the previous example for additional components. P.S.: the more components you add, the more every cable & power cord needs to be labeled. The remote is comfortable to handle. There are problem with it though: 1) in order to use a component, more than just one button needs to be pressed; 2) you still need to use the remote that came with the component. This can easily replace a 27-inch to 36-inch TV. It weights ~150 pounds and the footprint is small (20 D x 37 W x 42 H). As the source of the picture increases in quality, especially from the local TV stations, this model will be enjoyed more and more. Then a viewer will have a true movie experience at home. I chose this TV based on: 1) picture quality; 2) video size & physical size; 3) design; 4) price [remember what you paid for your current computer? It will outlast it! ] If you can find a vendor, buy it! Do not wait! It will be the best investment!
On: 1999-11-02
WoW! Thats what I said when I saw them uncrating this TV on the retail floor. I had completed my purchase for a high end 36" tube tv. I went home that evening and called the salesperson to cancel the delivery. I went back to the store the next day and purchased this hot new Sony 43" projection tv. It is far less deep, weighs less, and is even .5" less wide than the 36" t.v. The sound is great. The picture is great, and it even has a pretty wide viewing angle.
On: 1999-10-27
I have gotten several second hand tvs, vcrs they seem to never wear out . this is just one of the many reasons that I search out this product and could never own any new ones, but they just keep going and going and go... who knows maybe this time i can.
On: 1999-10-26
I have gotten several second hand tvs, vcrs they seem to never wear out . this is just one of the many reasons that I search out this product and could never own any new ones, but they just keep going and going and go... who knows maybe this time i can.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-10-23
I just bought this TV about three weeks ago and it has exceeded my expectations. The picture is crystal clear and it can be viewed easily from many extreme angles. In terms of home theater, this model even comes with component video jacks in addition to the composite and s-video hookups. If your considering buying the 36" Wega or any other big screen tube TV, take a look at this model and youll see comparable picture quality and a lot more screen for the same money and it about 100 pound lighter. If youre in the market, this one is a winner.
On: 1999-10-22
I just bought this TV about three weeks ago and it has exceeded my expectations. The picture is crystal clear and it can be viewed easily from many extreme angles. In terms of home theater, this model even comes with component video jacks in addition to the composite and s-video hookups. If your considering buying the 36" Wega or any other big screen tube TV, take a look at this model and youll see comparable picture quality and a lot more screen for the same money and it about 100 pound lighter. If youre in the market, this one is a winner.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-10-04
I saw it last week at a local retailer, I was ready to get a 36" Vega XBR at the Sony outlet store for the same price,then I saw this. The picture is 95% as good as the Vega, but much more screen ( I watch ALOT of letterboxed movies). As soon as I can find it on sale I am getting it.
On: 1999-10-03
I saw it last week at a local retailer, I was ready to get a 36" Vega XBR at the Sony outlet store for the same price,then I saw this. The picture is 95% as good as the Vega, but much more screen ( I watch ALOT of letterboxed movies). As soon as I can find it on sale I am getting it.
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