The Sony Bravia 32 BX is Sony’s recent contribution to the entry-level 32-inch TV market, and sales figures have so far been positive. It’s not hard to see why: considering that it’s a Sony, the price has been reasonable from the outset and has been dropping consistently.

However, its low price comes at other costs. With this Sony Bravia 32 inch tv there is no USB capability and as such multimedia playback options are extremely limited. Meanwhile, it also has no networking support for those seeking to use Sony’s much-vaunted in-built streaming services.

Above all, it’s 720p, which is at the lower end of HDTV scale as far as resolution goes. Nonetheless, users report that the quality difference between this Sony Bravia 32 tv and a 1080p set is not drastic, and it’s certainly at the higher end of the 720p spectrum.

Perhaps the key issue to bear in mind is that the angle of viewing is quite limited, meaning that unless you’re sitting almost directly in line with the Sony Bravia 32, you will not experience good contrast levels. That’s fine for most people, but if you’re planning on having company over, be prepared to gather in close if there are five or six of you.

Overall this Sony Bravia 32 BX is a solid, if unspectacular entry-level model. It has Sony quality and reliability at a budget price. For the serious AV fan this would best be placed in a bedroom or den, rather than as a centerpiece, but for most home users this would be a fine, and very much affordable, addition to the living room.