Sony Days 2015

[Kevin10]

Hi guys,

can recommend to direct plug network cable or wifi dongle for our sony tvs ? If Wifi dongle, can intro any ? Thanks

 

[ralliart12]

Hi guys,

can recommend to direct plug network cable or wifi dongle for our sony tvs ? If Wifi dongle, can intro any ? Thanks

The mantra is to always go wired if physically available, but seems like Sony dislike using GigaBit LAN ports on their TVs (only uses "Fast Ethernet"), if your home WLAN is able to delivery consistent bandwidth beyond 100Mbps, do go for wireless connection.

 

[tk]

Can just stick with wired connection.. TV should not need more than 100Mbps even if u are streaming 4k videos..

 

[Kevin10]

The mantra is to always go wired if physically available, but seems like Sony dislike using GigaBit LAN ports on their TVs (only uses "Fast Ethernet"), if your home WLAN is able to delivery consistent bandwidth beyond 100Mbps, do go for wireless connection.

Many thanks !

Can just stick with wired connection.. TV should not need more than 100Mbps even if u are streaming 4k videos..

Many thanks !

 

[cslkelvin]

Hi,
Personally like Sony TV(always has better use experience comparing to other brands that i ever owned), read through the thread but could not find answer on the Android TV loaded on Sony TV.

I am familiar with Android TV platform ,having 2 Android TV box,Nexus Player and nVidia Shield. nVidia Shield is definitely the better performance one.

Questions
1) How much storage left behind for app installation
2) RAM capacity.
3) Performance
in relative comparison, does it run better than like Google Nexus Player ? Or comparing it to an Android Phone, around which performance range like?

Android TV platform ,to be frank it is not mature and not as flexible comparing to those China Android box that load standard android (support touch/mouse click/ leanback(navigation keys only) however for paid app and google stuff and software stability , Android TV is 10x better.

keen on a 50"(for bed room,no need so big ) 4k model .

Recommending Killer apps
Media Category
1) CartoonHD app, not available on play store.Super smooth streaming on latest movies..,need to use mouse/touchpad
2) MoviesHD, same features set as above
3) MX Player..to associate custom play with above 2 apps, this player allows online subtitle support

4) Hot Drama 2, HK drama in cantonese..

5) Kodi- big monster, available on Android TV play store
-> dont suggest to use if the Android TV has weak processing power and with limited internal storage ( it required around 600-800MB local storage)

6) ES File Manager -available on android TV play store
this helps to transfer apk/files to the TV box with ease, can connect to cloud storage too..super useful tool

I installed movie HD app on my sony tv, able to watch movie on the first day but 2nd day onwards it show "no connection". Any help?

 

[SBC]

Anyone managed to get SonyMote working? Is a remote control apps.

W8500C is connected to wired while iphone is connected to the same wireless. TV detection is complete.

But apps is unable to control TV. Any tips?

 

[nomoney25]

For those who want 3D viewing feature for the Sony 4k tv better grab the 2015 model X8500C as the successor X8500D does not have 3D anymore. Only the flagship X9300D support 3D viewing.

 

[ck3128]

For those who want 3D viewing feature for the Sony 4k tv better grab the 2015 model X8500C as the successor X8500D does not have 3D anymore. Only the flagship X9300D support 3D viewing.

The only difference between X8500D and X8500C is the removal of 3D view and UHD vs HDR quality right?

Is it very significant improvement from UHD to HDR?

Thanks.

 

[nomoney25]

The only difference between X8500D and X8500C is the removal of 3D view and UHD vs HDR quality right?

Is it very significant improvement from UHD to HDR?

Thanks.

The only full HDR equipped tv is the flagship x930/940 model. The x series are just compatible only. I am not sure whether our local X8500C has really got it firmware upgraded to enable HDR viewing.

Also the 65 and 75 X8500C are direct lit where all the newer X8500D r edge lit model. Latest model r slimmer and lighter too.

Although I am no fan of 3d and yet to calibre the 3d glasses on my X8500C. I find the 2016 model is not better as it seem.

 

[warr]

though more models move to edge lit, isn't direct lit better than edge lit in terms of local dimming?

 

[ck3128]

Although I am no fan of 3d and yet to calibre the 3d glasses on my X8500C. I find the 2016 model is not better as it seem.

I agree with u on this... no significant upgrades.

 

[Windowlover]

Sony have new model , like identical for last batches. Innovation low down.

 

[warr]

Nothing to change, but still need to release new model numbers to show, right? Just change from c to d.

 

[CCCustom]

Although I am no fan of 3d and yet to calibre the 3d glasses on my X8500C. I find the 2016 model is not better as it seem.

Most important is ... no 3D the price is lower?

 

[Dr.Vijay]

I always turn those settings off.

But as mentioned by others above, it's easy to trial it out yourself to see what you prefer. It's quite an obvious change.

Should i turn on or off for motionflow settings? Most of the 'pros' recommend to turn it off to avoid soap opera effect.

 

[Dr.Vijay]

Pricing and exact availability will be updated again soon.

For now, we've some reading material for those keen:-

Sony unveils its 2016 4K HDR TV lineup for Singapore

Sony introduces new 4K HDR TV lineup

This is the logo to look out for if you're buying a premium UHD TV this year

Most important is ... no 3D the price is lower?

 

[minute_me]

I tried to pair my X8300C with my LG wireless sound bar by bluetooth, the TV cannot detect my soundbar. is there something wrong with the TV ?

 

[kun1he2]

I tried to pair my X8300C with my LG wireless sound bar by bluetooth, the TV cannot detect my soundbar. is there something wrong with the TV ?

Unfortunately, the Sony did not implement the A2DP profile in their Android TVs:

https://community.sony.com/t5/4K-Ul...nes-using-bluetooth-pairing-to-my/td-p/524344

 

[Kusanagi]

with the introduction of the new models, would they do a fire sale of the current models?

 

[jaason]

I am deciding between 2015's W700C vs 2016's W650 which would you choose? W650 newer model but audio only 5+5W. W700C speaker is 10+10W