Yes I have been hearing different resolutions for the D3000 panel, but the general consensus seems to be below 1080p.
Panasonic 32 inch is very good but last I checked, IPS panels don't go above 37 inch.
Regarding the cloud problem, it is not a solution. It's hiding the problem. The clouds are still there, just not visible under the correct settings. The problem will continue for some time I think, and so will banding.
Yes I have been hearing different resolutions for the D3000 panel, but the general consensus seems to be below 1080p.
Panasonic 32 inch is very good but last I checked, IPS panels don't go above 37 inch.
Regarding the cloud problem, it is not a solution. It's hiding the problem. The clouds are still there, just not visible under the correct settings. The problem will continue for some time I think, and so will banding.
Colin thank you for stating that although the cloudy display problem hasn't been solved but it won't affect the picture if the correct settings are set - one less problem to worry about.
Yesterday, I contacted Sony's head office again and spoked to their Marketing Department.
I maybe wrong, but after speaking to somebody (who appears to be actually and literally competent) I won't bore you with my list of questions) within Sony's Core Team, and also now after talking to somebody in their Marketing Team (who asked other staff and carried out research) I have now resigned myself to the fact that the Sony 40" D3000 actually and literally will not be able to play 1080p resolution.
I have now continue to believe that the Sony KDL-40W2000, arguably is best value 40", 1080p TV in the world.
Some of the reasons why:
1) I am glad that I was right that cloudy is no longer a problem - once again thank you, Colin!
2) Told by Sony:-
A) D3000 will actually not be 1920x1080p (1080p) resolution (especially with S3000 series & the competion) stupid!
B1) All TVs should be calibrated, because the brightness is usually set to the highest setting - for showroom displays
2) All TVs should be properly calibrated; brighness, contrasts, and colour etcetera even if they look correct.
3) On certain normal (SD) DVDs that contain THX - the THX is a special feature that could be used to calibrate TVs.
It is interesting that it seems that Philips and Pioneer as part of their normal set-up also calibrates their TVs
without consumers realizing that they are actually calibrating their TVs - ingenius.
4) At the moment, I am using Star Wars III - If you don't see it on the main menu, < Language Selection >
The THX logo maybe on the left- or right hand corner but it could als be in the top middle of the screen.
Just follow the instructions - to move to the next screen press either < PLAY >, < >> >, or < > >.
Before buying a THX DVD ask Virgin, HMV & Woolworths could you get a refund if it is wrong first - they'll agree.
5) Then follow Sony's solution-cloudy problems (if nessary copy & paste website link into a browser search engine):-
http://support.sony-europe.com/hotnews/tv/lcdwx/lcdwx.asp?l=en6) If there are any cloudy problems
IMMEDIATELY contact the seller despite that it maybe a run-in problem.
Cloudiness could also be temporary, because the LCD TV may have to be run-in.
C) Despite, that the Sony's Core Team person that I spoke to hasn't seen the Sony D3000, but taking into account his expertise and all the features he still regarded that the Sony KDL-40W2000 would produce a better picture than the Sony 40" D3000 when it arrives in June.Marketing person that I spoked to also stated gave me the same advice.
C2) Took into account probably all 40" D3000- versus KDL-40W2000 features - Sony KDL-40W2000 should be best.
D1) I did wanted a HDMI 1.3 TV but I shall have to satisfy with the Sony KDL-40W2000 for the moment, because a
relative has to replace faulty Sony CRT urgently - some reasons why given below.
2) Appears that the early generations of HDMI 1.3 TVs are a con - Customers thinking getting full HDMI 1.3 but not.
3) Sony D3000 should be 1080p, and have much better picture quality in 1080p resolution.
4) Philips won't be creating a 1080p until next year and Panasonic only created an excellent 32" LCD - Which? Mag.
5) If plasma won't include 'burn-in', because they don't trust their TVs then I am not stupid enough to buy one.
'Dead pixels' that could occur in LCDs - are included in guarantees.
D2) Samsung LE40M87BDX claimed to be HDMI 1.3, but it contains poor picture quality including banding (pasty flesh tone - in a number of reviews), HDMI 1.3 should have high definition (HD) sound, it doesn't seem that the picture quality is better than the Sony KDL-40W2000 HDMI 1.1 (think) when it should be much better that probably explains why its price is so low.
E1) Therefore if cloudiness or bleeding is a problem whilst watching a picture on the Sony 1080p LCDs then Sony should solve the problem. Some TVs are just faulty I was told and should be replaced that some consumers may not be aware of.
Therefore, above are some of my reasons for getting a Sony KDL-40W2000. Before I forget, the X is too expensive and there probably is not much if any difference between the 'W' and the 'X' series using an excellent (digital and HD) source. Therefore, hopefully the poor standard definition (SD) ratings in some reviews are due to a poor analogue (TV aerial) or digital (over compress) sources with excellent cables and products etcetera.
I believe that:-
1) Gamers will substantially improve the HD technology has what they have done with Comuter technology.
2) The organisation that have created HD I think has created resolution at least 10 or 20 times superior to 1080p.
3) At least three compaines have created HD TVs with 4Kx2K (4,000x2,000).
4) Read some where that for long term storage would require 1080p, 24 frames per second (fps,p) - 1080i no good!
5) Editing in digital should be cheaper than analogue.
6) Read some where that the most it would cost would be 15% to convert SD equipment to HD, for example
cameras and editing equipemnt.
7) If necessary broadcasters and film studios could always reduce the pay of some over paid staff.
Selfishly, hopefully shouldn't apply to Virgin broadband with an excellent system.But soon find out.
Any unresolvable problems I shall ask for either a replacement or money back. The excuse about blaiming the technology - if HD proiducts isn't fit for its purpose then they shouldn't be selling the HD products. Besides, if some people have excellent TVs I shall want one of the excellent TVs and not a faulty one. They should substantailly improve their quality control. When Sony or their supporters claim that the price would have to be higher with better quality control, than they should start by increasing the price of the subsidised USA consumers.
Useful, What-Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision; November 2006 (40" TV) & April 2007 (Ultimate Guide) mag also website:-
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/televisions/0,139102139,1,00.htm