GW2 for 1G less or are there other changes? I am not sure of some things you noted: UE, CO,

Yes basically, MOST stat.s given as "NEW THIS" etc. are already features the II incorporates (and most the GWI also had). Very few were NEW on the II, But Sony just likes that label. the stats are the same although Sony likes to announce Pixel count CineMotion™ reverse 3:2 pulldown MID™-X Optical Engine as still NEW or INCLUDING (as if its added feature…it is not) . Last I checked there are no performance changes included that should affect viewing Quality from the II. Notice the press release states 25% higher contrast than the FIRST generation? So did the II. I thought I saw the III would have 2 DVI instead of the II’s one. And the memory stick will be capable of moving pics, Vs the stills. That’s it.
And to be honest I felt the 25% contrast boost (the change listed for the II over the I) lost something in resolution detail in Dark scenes, however they choose to‘boost’ that spec on the II. They should have left it alone, My GWI had better definition in dark portions.

I honestly don’t know if Sony cheaped up some parts on the II critical to performance whilst simply adding bells and whistles. The memory stick on the II was missing on GWI etc. Or if the Hugh price drops since GWI launched is a factor of market pressure and the fact Sony had production #’s in play which allowed a large CPU decrease in manufacturing, and had finally recouped R&D. I do not expect the III to perform better than the II model. And (hopefully) no less ably.

I saw the release on SXRD, last time I looked into the early research (a ways back)…they still had issues to iron out. Hopefully Sony has done their ironing if they are ready to launch in near future. With all this new tech, -you never know till sets are on the floor and in consumers hands, if the glowing #’s come with far too many tradeoffs in real viewing irritations. This will replace their flagship GW, so hopefully good things are in store. If they launch it at early GW prices expect 8K on one of the larger units. But we will see. Looks like its time to start digging on the web, for info on this topic again.

If you get past the roof….and timings right ….maybe it will be time for me to put my GWII on the used market.

The UE is Ultimate Electronics, a large electronics retailer simalar to Circuit City etc. CO was for Colorado.
The only reason for noting that the two receipts I printed off were from other states was due to my expectation that CC might balk stating, other state based receipts copies, - do not apply to the Texas regionional retail rates. I was ready for the battle, but not a peep on that topic out of them.. CC's current price for the unit the day I purchased was 4999.99. So I thought getting them down to 3999. was going to be more of a chore, it went rather well.

Go to AVSforum, to HD DISPLAYS Rear Proj, for lots of post purchase input and tea room rumor mills on the slightest details and hints of upcoming features and models.

Your viewing area looks about like mine. If you remove the entire wall- unit around your display, that’s a rough out of the area needed. The depth is wonderful!!!! When I replaced an antique armoire holding a 27” display for the 60” Sony, I literally GAINED floorspace and everyone agreed that the room looked less cramped, - since it seated so much farther back, but did trade out incidental storage, since the 950/770 Panamax etc all are located in the stand we built for the display.
We built our own stand since my husband wanted mitered triangled base, (this 60" corners GREAT). and many find the Sony stands (about 3 choices) UGLY. (and pricey). I will say when I finally did have to purchase a Sony stand made for this unit since my mother choose it for hers. As regards my opinion that almost all AV furniture on the market today is cheap-built and cheap looking. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised at the Sony’s stand substance and weight. My sister and I carried the box in and assembled and I think it weighed over 200 pds!. It was well engineered for assembly and has a Safety system to latch the LCD to the stand. (NEEDED at my Moms where little ones are running past the corner where her display lives. This LCD is top heavy). (Where WOULD you put all those CD’s DVD’s??? I see in your room?) I can tell you even though our room is laughably small, I am content that we went with the 60” over the 50, and would do it again (and again).
Although during the first weeks, pre first cup of coffee trying to watch the morning news was overwhelming. We were peeking through held up hands going MY GOSH look at the size of that reporters FACE. Now I feel I need binoculars for most other peoples living rooms once used to this effect.

My mother had a very hard time going for the 60”, One) I think she worried it cost me too much. Two) going from a 27” even though her Liv is hugh, she thought would overwhelm her. Once we stood in stores for 2 days straight going over everything for hours, I could see SIZE gained ground for her. I knew she secretly wished to try it, so I pushed for her to at least demo the 60 incher. Even though the room is large the corner where her seating is arranged towards did have width restrictions. I told her if if didn’t work we would return and wait for the 50” order.

The first day I got her up and running she was thrilled she choose the 60” (and it fit! - for such a screen it’s a very good shoe-horner).

Honestly I can’t count the numbers who have requested to ‘come over’ to watch a DVD at all our homes. In fact my Mom left this AM for a trip, and had no trouble getting a house sitter, who wants to sit in front of the Sony all week. It’s a very satisfying unit, Do I want better, heck yes, and I want all of us to be watching 1080P on EVERY feed. My fantasy world, - in the next few years.

But “PIG, it will do”.

grrrrr. sorry outlaw do I owe you a check for bandwith?

[This message has been edited by Smart Little Lena (edited April 05, 2003).]