A Sony store is not like any other electrical appliance store selling HDTV TV's, stereo systems, and other electrical products. At a Sony store, you will not find any brand. So, if you are expecting to find Panasonic products or other products from other manufacturers, you will be surprised!

The Sony outlets deal with Sony products only. This makes it good or bad, however, you look at it. For one, if the store is only promoting one specific brand, then you don't have a wide range of choice.

Again, this can be good or bad. Sony electrical products are of high quality, and many people will be lifetime customers. So when WEGA came out, everyone purchased Sony Wega, as Sony Bravia LCD HDTV's have become popular, they stick with Sony.

This is likewise true with other brands, and even cars. When a specific brand works for our needs, it can be an easy transition through new products. If you find yourself in that position, then a Sony store can be a great way to go, if you want to buy consumer electronics from Sony.

When you go to a Sony store, you can expect to find all different products from the company. You will find Sony Bravia LCD HDTV TV's, PlayStation's, MP3 Players, and even Sony Ericsson cell phones.

As Sony makes many different products, and even a line of models, you will likely find the product you need. In Sony outlet stores, I have found helpful staff, who has answered my queries. However, realize that they only give advice about Sony, so this can be a bit of a one sided view.

You don't have to go to a Sony outlet store to buy Sony products. There are many websites online, which are dedicated to Sony products. This can be a great way to browse, without having a salesperson tell you how great their products are.

It also gives you more freedom, as you don't have to feel stuck in buying the brand; because you feel you need to! Online offers other benefits also. You can find better prices, by searching around.

Another kind of site that you can find online, is those dedicated to Sony, but has no direct connection with Sony. They can be a great way to learn about their products, and find the good and bad points to specific products and models.