Since they are supposed to appear in July, i was wondering when the first sightings might be. It seems that since the Samsung 1500, Funai models were spotted some time before their actual announced release dates--it might be the case with the Sonys.
I heard one poster say that the someone told him the 550 would hit the stores at the same time as the 350. I hope that's true.
I also wonder if the 550 will be available at places like Sears or only at the electronic chains---they don't carry the current 500 only the 300.
If they hold the line on the $399 / $499 price point i predict they would crush the competition. I'd be more than happy to pay $399 for a sony 350 product versus any badge hiding a Funai. And I'd be more than happy to pay $499 for the 550 over the overpriced IMO Panny 50, Denons and Pioneers.
I have nearly given in and bought lesser players than these are expected to be a few times. I hope that they show up soon.
Any rumors or perferably facts on when this should appear??
I heard one poster say that the someone told him the 550 would hit the stores at the same time as the 350. I hope that's true.
I also wonder if the 550 will be available at places like Sears or only at the electronic chains---they don't carry the current 500 only the 300.
If they hold the line on the $399 / $499 price point i predict they would crush the competition. I'd be more than happy to pay $399 for a sony 350 product versus any badge hiding a Funai. And I'd be more than happy to pay $499 for the 550 over the overpriced IMO Panny 50, Denons and Pioneers.
I have nearly given in and bought lesser players than these are expected to be a few times. I hope that they show up soon.
Any rumors or perferably facts on when this should appear??
