Okay, so recently, on #Fr3d, I was talking about getting a new Sony AV Reciever. And because of that, everyone starts to say “Sony suck”. I get it on other forums and sites too. I don’t actually get it.
Our TV is a Sony KDL-40W2000, 1080p HD, 40″ LCD. It’s a very good quality unit, it doesn’t feel weak or anything, and it produces stunning images, even in 1080i, from Sky HD. The only downside I’d say it has is the lack of inputs - it only has 2 HDMI inputs and 2 SCART inputs. However, other then that, it’s very good.
Our DVD recorder is a Sony unit. It’s slightly confusing when you first use it, however after a while (and a read of the manual) it starts to make sense. The only downside I find to this, is the menu system. It is a bit confusing.
Our amp and speakers are, again, Sony. They produce a pretty decent sound - they’re not uber-crystal-clear and absolutly perfect, and they are old (hence me wanting a new amp), however it’s still pretty decent. Plus they were free, since dad won them (along with an old RPTV we used to have, and a DVD player).
Now, almost everyone I meet say that Sony suck? WHY? I’ve yet to get a decent reply out of anyone with a valid reason as to why they “suck”. Everyone seems to think that stuff like Samsung is better. I’m not going to comment on that, because I’ve never owned a Samsung product. I personally don’t like them because of their gloss black finish on their TVs - it does seem a tad annoying when I see them in-store, as they’re reflective. However, I’m not going to say they suck because I’ve never used a Samsung product. However, I can safely say that LG suck. I’ve gone through three DVD burners from them and none of them lasted longer then a week. Plus dad’s had various issues with their USB drives, and them refusing to replace it.
So anyway, sure, Sony are expensive, I won’t deny that, but otherwise, if anyone can give me 5 valid reasons why they suck, I’ll give them a cookie. And it doesn’t count if you’ve never owned a product, because how can you tell that it sucks? 
(And after all that, the funny thing is that everyone who’s said “Sony suck” owns a Sony Ericsson phone.)
Rootkit in your tv.
Well…that is one thing Sony really screwed up.
Sony doesn’t suck. They make superb products more often than not. I have Sony DAT and Minidisc gear, and I love it. It works great.
Now, I can say that my two LG drives in my PC work fantastic and so, even if you think LG sucks, I don’t. So, it’s really a matter of personal experience.
Sony suck.
I have a Sony phone aswell. 2 actually.