Sony TV discussion II {consolidated}

[guni_man]

Update is out.

I just updated my 85G to Android 9.
I have airplay 2 and HomeKit now.

 

[VideoOne2]

Update is out.

I just updated my 85G to Android 9.
I have airplay 2 and HomeKit now.

Excellent! Is the interface any faster or the same or more sluggish?

I am waiting for Atmos on my A9G.

 

[bwaysaikryptonite]

X8000g no update ?

 

[Fellowes]

Those using X9500G or the 2019 G series Android TV, what’s your remote control model number?

It’s the new remote design compare to F series 2018 and older model rectangular remote control. I want to buy it to replace my remote for my 2018 model as it’s nicer!

 

[5star_pundit]

Tested the demo set Sony KD-65X9005B at best denki
The tv speakers is awesome better than those home theatre surround speaker in the mkt

 

[sharang]

Hi guys, does anyone know what are those spots along the TV circled? This is from my Sony LED TV bought 3.5 years ago.

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[congster2]

Wow looks like a panel issue.

 

[VideoOne2]

Hi guys, does anyone know what are those spots along the TV circled? This is from my Sony LED TV bought 3.5 years ago.

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Wow. Could it be pressure stressed on the sides (over long period of time) due to handling now showing its detrimental effect?

 

[sharang]

Thanks for the replies. I shifted house a year ago and brought the TV over. Noticed those started appearing after shifting.. Maybe moving the TV and all affected the panel.

And over time, those pixels started appearing more and more. Now it's more common at the the corners and all along the sides of the TV.

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[sharang]

Did anyone get the 65A8G? Any reviews?

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[VideoOne2]

Did anyone get the 65A8G? Any reviews?

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OLED TV produces beautiful video images. However OLED are not as 'robust' as LED TV. They are prone to image burn or image retention due to bright static image (such as TV station logo ID)

For the A8G i've noticed there are some aesthetic flaw which i don't quite like. Although this does not affect video display, it really bothers me.

With the TV switch off, stand a few feet away and look at top left, right and bottom middle of the screen.

Especially at top left you can see like a circular dimple. There are varying degree of depression can be seen from a far. you cannot see it when you are near the panel.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[sharang]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm just considering getting a display unit. Was offered 3.9k for 65 inch one. Comes with 3 years warranty. Compared to brand new LG 65c9 which costs around $3.5k, seems to be worth it.

Got to make a decision about it.. Or I just wait more until my current sony dies, lol.

OLED TV produces beautiful video images. However OLED are not as 'robust' as LED TV. They are prone to image burn or image retention due to bright static image (such as TV station logo ID)

For the A8G i've noticed there are some aesthetic flaw which i don't quite like. Although this does not affect video display, it really bothers me.

With the TV switch off, stand a few feet away and look at top left, right and bottom middle of the screen.

Especially at top left you can see like a circular dimple. There are varying degree of depression can be seen from a far. you cannot see it when you are near the panel.

Just my 2 cents.

Sent from Samsung SM-N970F using GAGT

 

[congster2]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm just considering getting a display unit. Was offered 3.9k for 65 inch one. Comes with 3 years warranty. Compared to brand new LG 65c9 which costs around $3.5k, seems to be worth it.

Got to make a decision about it.. Or I just wait more until my current sony dies, lol.



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Think you’re better off getting a brand new LG 65c9.

 

[VideoOne2]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm just considering getting a display unit. Was offered 3.9k for 65 inch one. Comes with 3 years warranty. Compared to brand new LG 65c9 which costs around $3.5k, seems to be worth it.

Got to make a decision about it.. Or I just wait more until my current sony dies, lol.

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OK. if you are bent towards A8G and since this is a display set, look at the panel in switched off mode. Hopefully it is as perfect as can be.

Current A8G OS is Android Oreo 8. The interface is not bad. Its pretty quick.
Android 9 Pie is around the corner promising some feature enhancement.
Sony is releasing the upgrades in batches, starting from 2018 models.

I would also recommend you to buy A9G remote control for your A8G. Good Luck.

 

[VideoOne2]

Think you’re better off getting a brand new LG 65c9.

good suggestion bro.

LG supplied OLED to Sony.

Here are some differences:
a) Video processing engine.
b) LG is webOS4, Sony is Android TV.
c) LG have HDMI 2.1, Sony HDMI 2.0 only but then not sure when we are
getting HDMI 2.1 content.

You should test both units and see which one you like. Also listen to the audio (without sound bar) for comparison.

 

[wisewise]

hi guys.... just bought a Sony 55X8000G and a HT-S350 at courts AMK. quite affordable as both item cost just 1600.

Any review or comment would be appreciated!

 

[DontTouchMe]

any able to install HBO GO on their song android tv?

 

[xiaofan]

any able to install HBO GO on their song android tv?

If you can not install the app on your Android TV OS device like Sony TV, you can always cast from your phone using the built-in Chromecast function of your Sony TV.

Ref: https://www.hbogoasia.sg/static/help/sgp/faq.html#mobile

If you sign up using SingTel, then the contents are available with the CAST app which you should be able to install on your Sony Android TV.

If you sign up within Toggle, unfortunately Toggle app is not officially supported on Sony Android TV but you can try side load. Still you can always cast from mobile phone.

 

[DontTouchMe]

If you can not install the app on your Android TV OS device like Sony TV, you can always cast from your phone using the built-in Chromecast function of your Sony TV.

Ref: https://www.hbogoasia.sg/static/help/sgp/faq.html#mobile

If you sign up using SingTel, then the contents are available with the CAST app which you should be able to install on your Sony Android TV.

If you sign up within Toggle, unfortunately Toggle app is not officially supported on Sony Android TV but you can try side load. Still you can always cast from mobile phone.

thanks for the reply. i’m trying to use without my phone. just checking if anyone side load hbo apps or able to install hbo go by changing their region.

if not i might need to subscribe via singtel cast

 

[hereiam7788]

If you can not install the app on your Android TV OS device like Sony TV, you can always cast from your phone using the built-in Chromecast function of your Sony TV.

Ref: https://www.hbogoasia.sg/static/help/sgp/faq.html#mobile

If you sign up using SingTel, then the contents are available with the CAST app which you should be able to install on your Sony Android TV.

If you sign up within Toggle, unfortunately Toggle app is not officially supported on Sony Android TV but you can try side load. Still you can always cast from mobile phone.

What about iphone? Can cast to Sony TV?