Sony KP-57WS510 57 in. HDTV CRT TV

This TV is about 5 years old but it's perfect for my living room. Although the TV handles HD (720p/1080i) I don't have HD satellite service or a blu-ray player. I just needed something large enough for my living room because my previous TV dies and it was too small for that room anyway.

This TV was the perfect replacement for me. It might even be a little too big, but I no longer have to squint to read my Dish TV menus. :) The picture is still bright and clear and the sound is good too. All of the functions appear to work well.

My two favorite features are the picture-in-picture and the tons of inputs that are available. The PIP is very convenient as you can split the screen into 2 equal parts or make one larger and the other smaller (fully adjustable size ratio) and select which input to view on each. Then you can very simply go back and forth to select which one you want to hear the audio for. I believe there are 7 inputs total. This includes a coax, several component inputs (yellow video cable), several composite inputs (a red, blue and green video cable) and a digital video input (DVI). The only drawback is that there is no HDMI input as this TV was made before HDMI was widely available. This makes blu-ray and upconverted DVDs a challenge. I bought an HDMI to DVI cable but I don't really notice a difference with that versus my standard non-upconverting DVD player. Lastly, one of the inputs is located on the front so you don't have to try to get behind the TV to plug in a camera or game system, which is pretty convenient.

There are also multiple outputs to run a surround sound system.

This TV weighs a ton, but it is pretty easy to move aound by myself thanks to the built-in wheels. You just have to be careful because the casing, especially around the screen is not very strong and the TV is so heavy. The weight is distributed pretty well so it is not too top-heavy. That is a concern in California due to earthquakes.

All in all I am happy with this purchase. A big part of my decision was that 2 of my friends have very similar models of this TV, but in the 50 inch version, and they have had years of trouble-free use with theirs.

this television is the best projection tv i have ever seen. its made by sony and they make quality products. I have never really like sony or there styling of products so this tv would have to be a first. this tv is hdtv and broadcasts on 1080i which is great if your into gaming. so i would give this tv an 8 out of 10 for over all.

Purchasing this TV was perhaps my best eBay transaction ever. I had to borrow a truck and get my brother to me help move it but I was able to get it home with less trouble than I anticipated. This is a very big TV, 54 inches tall, 57 inch wide, 27 inches in depth and it weighs 200lbs. It takes up a lot of space in my modest living room but if you're looking for an affordable 57 inch HDTV, at a reasonable price, I would highly recommend this model. I had to go through the program menu and adjust the picture and sound quality to the specifications that I preferred but the picture and sound are incredible. Sony has been a leading manufacturer of quality TVs for many years now and this HDTV with built in surround sound, continues that tradition. I paid $500 for my used Sony KP-57WS510 but I'd still be satisfied if I had paid double that amount.

The Sony KP-57WS510 was a great buy for me. I had to drive a little to pick it up, but that just added to the adventure (if your picking it up, bring buff friends!). The picture quality is excellent with no motion blurring. I bought this tv becuase my house has alot of room (big corner) for a tv. If your tight on space, This is NOT the tv for you. Overall its a good buy, i purchased mine for 499$ (used, but in like new condition). I believe the only negative is the viewing angle, which isnt to bad, but is noticeable the standing to sitting height. I'd imagine the farther you are away from it , the better it gets.