Sony XEL-1 OLED television review

Sony goes organic

Sony XEL-1 OLED television
Reviewer
Jamie Carter
Review Date
3 December 2008
Manufacturer
Sony
Price as reviewed
£1300
Latest price
£0.00

Our score

8/10 8/10 See more with this score

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