Sony Bravia KDL-46V25L1

I finally did it! I bought a HDTV. After over two years of looking, researching, pondering and waiting, I decided to buy the Sony Bravia KDL-46V25L1 from Costco. This model is basically the same as the Sony KDL-462500, but it is a special Costco model. So far I've only viewed standard definition channels because I do not have a high definition source yet. I'll be calling the cable company very soon. I held off buying a HDTV until I found the TV I liked at a good price. Yes, there was always something new and better coming out in six months, but once the 1080Ps hit the market I decided that it was time. I was looking for something between 45 and 50 inches, and I believe this 46 inch will work fine in my living room, or even a bigger room if I move. I considered many brands, including Samsung, Sharp and even Vizio. Each time I found myself comparing each to the Sony, because the Sony had the best picture. However, I had read that the Sony suffered from a "cloud" problem, where people saw discoloration around the screen like there were clouds, and also a problem with "back light bleeding" and a "mura" effect, whatever that was. So far I see none of these problems, but I have yet to view DVDs or a high definition source. So stay tuned for reviews.

Edit:

Now I have HD programming! I picked up a HD-DVR at the Time Warner office down the road, as did half the population of San Diego, judging by the long line was that I waited in. It took a while to get my new cable box activated, but now I have all the HD channels, including some that require an extra $9/month, using a three month free trial. Since these premium channels include ESPN/HD, I'll probably get this. Why is everything associated with ESPN so expensive? Anyways, my next step is to get a new DVD player. Not yet a HD-DVD or Blue Ray, but one that "up-converts" the signal to 1080P. A DVD player by Oppo is highly recommended. It will play all types of DVDs, plus the two DVD/Audio formats.

03/21/2007:

Now that I have been watching this TV for over a month, I am still amazed at what a good picture it has. However, I must admit that I do see the "clouding" problem, mostly on an all black screen, but it does not bother me. My only real complaint is how hard it is to adjust the colors. I have tried the custom settings and I have customized the standard setting. My custom setting seems very flat, but more natural. The adjusted standard setting looks better, but the colors don't seem correct. People's faces seem to take on the color of the background. I see this mostly on ESPN's Sportscenter. If the background is red, then their faces look red, and the announcers lips look overly pink, even the men's. Maybe it's the broadcast, maybe it's me. Since I have nothing to compare the picture to, I'll just assume the Sony TV is working fine.