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1. 16:9 1080p HD Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080)
2. BRAVIA Engine PRO Video Processor
3. Live Color Creation System featuring WCG-CCFL backlight
4. Analog tuner and ATSC Digital Tuner with QAM capability
5. Three HDMI (1080p) inputs

Editorial Review :

Sony KDL-46XBR2 Bravia XBR LCD HDTV

Customer Review :

The Greatest Television Ever

This is the greatest television ever, just like the subject line of this review says. If it were possible to give "Six" stars, I would. Very pleased with this set - after six months of countless hours of viewing on all sorts of football, tv, movie circumstances. Great, great tv. Buy one, buy this one, and be very glad that you did. Only buy though, if you have the available $$$ for such a thing. Real great alternative is a Vizio, might not be the high-quality la-la of this one - but will save ya the dough, if thats your case. If you have it, and can spend it, spend it here on this model. The glass floating perimeter of the set never gets old to look at. Clean lines.

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Sony does it all

I did months of research before I decided on the Sony XBR2. I wanted to find out if the higher price was worth it. It definitely is! The HD picture quality is amazing! It is almost three dimensional My set is 46" so it feels like I am looking out of my window at the action on the screen. Colors are beautiful and vivid! I find myself watching programs that I hate if they are in HD. Simulated surround sound is pretty good too, particularly in movies. I wish it had PIP especially at this price! It has a freeze picture option but it requires me to use the Sony remote vs the Comcast cable remote. My wife and I really like the floating appearance and the silver color...very elegant! Bottom line is that this is the best combination of quality, performance, good looks on the market today.

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Your Better Off NOT Buying this.

I purchased mine back in 2007 on December 24th. A Christmas present to myself. By June of 2008, it began to show problems. By September 2009, I have a black hole sitting in my livingroom. To fix it, you have to replace the front panel at a cost of $1080.00. And Sony does not provide you any assistance at all. Your on your own. If you want Sony to replace it, you better buy the extended warranty otherwise you'll be sitting with a black hole in your room too.

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I'm a normal guy with a normal guy perspective

As of November 13, 2007 I've had this television three months. I ordered through Amazon. Eagle Shipping called two days prior with the date and possible delivery time. They made the delivery within two hours of their estimation. As soon as the t.v. arrived I watched it in a windowless room. I can not perceive any inconsistencies or "cloudy / gray" areas. Please do not let previous reviews deter you from purchasing any of the Sony XBR line T.V.'s. I am convinced the "ghosting" complaints were very legitimate but limited to specific production dates.
First, there are T.V.'s with better picture quality but my environment is a livingroom with three full walls of windows. A plasma T.V. was not a viable option. From my four months of "playing around" before buying I will subscribe to most professional publications- Pioneer (plasma) picture quality is currently the best. Back on track- When watching a full HD program the picture is stunning. However; if you are not watching an HD program, then the picture is fair. I had to upgrade my cable service substancially to get any HD networks- A hidden cost to remember. I also discovered not all cameras at sports events are HD. There is a dramatic (and very distracting) difference in picture quality during HD sporting events. I do not notice the "streaking" which some people claim to see when watching fast moving objects. Finally, there are a lot of "tweeks" (picture options) available in the XBR series. A lot of reviews list this as a "negative" or "unnessessary" feature. I completely disagree. It takes time to navigate the sub-menus and to cross-check your settings but once complete, the final picture is superb when compared to the default settings.
My complaints: I do not use the remote except to adjust the picture. Everything is done by my HD cable remote. Sony boasts about the "Floating Glass" Design. It's nice but it adds four inches to the width. That makes this a very big t.v. and (unless you mount it) you must be aware of the space needed to house it. Also, not to be redundant- but you must adjust nearly all picture settings to enjoy this t.v. Finally, this is a very expensive "toy." And like all electronics the price has dropped $299 since I bought it. Pay the extra $100 or $200 to ensure you can return it if you do not like it. READ the RETURN POLICIES because there are numerous restrictions and restocking fees at most wholesale electronic stores. Thanks for reading and good luck in your purchase.


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Brilliant

I almost decided to buy a Samsung. My friend recomended this and after a demo I fell in love with this TV. This was replacement for OLD Mitshubisi HD1080 series.

Once I got the TV I hooked up my PS3 and ONKYO home theater and WOW!!!
The blu-ray movies are mind blowing. The PS3 games looks almost real like.

There is slight clouding issue as mentioned in several forms but that does not bother me at all. No issues while watching the TV or playing the games.

Two of my friends bought this TV after watching Blu-Ray movies in my setup. That says a lot about this TV.

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1. 16:9 1080p HD Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080)
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4. ATSC Digital Tuner with QAM capability
5. Three HDMI (1080p) inputs

Editorial Review :

Sony KDL-40XBR2 Bravia XBR LCD HDTV

Customer Review :

Sony Bravia Television break after one year

DO NOT BUY A SONY BRAVIA TELEVISION. They work for one year and then break. They then try to upsell you on a new television when you call to get a repair.

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quit working 5 months after warranty...

First... I know you want to know the problem before reading my complaint.

Bad Controller CPU Board. Which is going to cost me $800-1,000 to fix at the closest service center if I choose to get it fixed. I paid $2,800 for this t.v. and 1 year and 5 months later I'm expected to pay an additional $800 minimum to fix it. B.S.!!!!

I am extremely dissappointed with this Sony product and their customer service. After I had done tons of research and read hundreds of reviews on how good this t.v. was I finally felt comfortable spending this much money on a t.v. I was in love with this product at first. It was everything the reviews had said except it had slight clouding. Well, 1 year and 5 months after purchase the dang thing messed up.

I come home from work to watch some t.v....turn it on...and there was no picture. After a few seconds I heard sound from the speakers, so I automatically thought it was the satellite. A few seconds later the screen turned BRIGHT GREEN!!!! I unplugged the satellite reciever and tested it on the dvd player...same thing bright green screen. Unplugged everything and was just going to use the t.v.'s menu, but the same thing. I actually couldn't pull up the menu, so I knew something bad was probably wrong.

I called Sony customer service and went through a couple of trouble shooting tips, but they ended up ruling it unrepairable over the phone and said I had to take it to a service center. The service center tech called and said it was the CPU board and it would be $800-1,000 to fix. I called another service center and they said the same thing.

It was manufactured in Mexico, so if you are thinking about buying this model I suggest two things:

1. Don't buy it if it says "Manufactured in Mexico" with a manufactured date between August '06 - December '06

2. Get the extended warranty. Because lately I've seen reviews of the backlight going out or some minor problems that are happening shortly after the 1 year manufacturers warranty.



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Incredible for over a year now!

I held off on this review for over a year now.

When I bought it I was blown away. This was an expensive piece, Sony TV's allways are more costly than thier competition, but they are also worth it.

I have a PlayStation 3 (which is also a BluRay player) hooked up using HDMI.
I have a PC hooked up to this with a DVI cable (with wireless keyboard/remote).
We sit on the couch, and watch movies, play games, and use the computer. All crystal clear, and of course in surround sound. This has so many functions I havent even used, only had it for one year, and it has been worth its value many times over. I would buy this again in a heartbeat!

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Fine Equipment

When this model first came out,there were all the stories about 'ghosting' and 'headlights' and almost every set seemed to have one problem or another,according to the owners.
Of course,when people did their research of these sets,just about all they read were the aforementioned problems and therefore,looked very hard to find something wrong with their TV.
If you look hard enough,you'll almost always find something to nit-pick at.

Slowly,the problems started to 'ease' and the sets have become the standard of the LCD market.
I doubt you could find a better set for the money.

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Not a good purchase!

We purchased this television December of '06. Although the television is nearly 3 years old, the first 21 months it was used at most an hour a day. Around August of '08 the television began having issues sporadically. I would have to power the television on a few times before it would turn on (despite the fact that the power light was on). There was no sound and no picture, just a blank screen. Finally in September of '08 the television never fully turned on (still a power light on, but no picture, no sound. After contacting a repair man, I was told the main board is probably 'fried' and needs to be replaced at the cost of $4,000. I found mutliple instances of this when 'googling' the problem! Not having purchased a 2 year extended warranty, the television is now useless. I'd suggest googling no picture, no sound on the KDL40XBR2 before making this purchase

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1. Enjoy a 32-inch flatscreen with vibrant 720p resolution from any HD source, including movies, sports, and HD television programming
2. Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control
3. Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
4. Expand HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules(sold separately)
5. BRAVIA Sync gives one-touch access and control of all compatible home theater devices & select Sony Handycam from HDTV remote via HDMI connector

Editorial Review :

Sony Bravia L-Series HDTVs provide vivid 720p resolution and dynamic contrast ratios of 13,000:1 (the 26-inch model) and 13,000:1 (for 32-inch model), with several versatile sizes perfect for the budget-conscious consumer or anyone wanting an HDTV that works well in the bedroom, kitchen, or office. Bravia L-Series HDTVs have a wealth of HD connections, including three HDMI inputs. Each HDMI input transmits uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable, so you can expand your home theater system without a lot of messy wires. Also included is a PC input that lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor. If you need to streamline your HD components further, the Bravia L-Series HDTVs feature Bravia Sync technology and are compatible with optional Bravia Link Modules such as the Bravia Wireless Link, which wirelessly streams HD video and audio from your A/V equipment to your HDTV from up to 65 feet away. You might expect that more features mean more power consumption, but Bravia L-Series HDTVs include a Dynamic Backlight Control which automatically controls overall image brightness to help the TV exceed ENERGY STAR 3.0 standards.

Customer Review :

sony bravia l-series kdl-32l500 32 inch 720p lcd hdtv black

i'm very pleased with this product. at first i had ploblems with connecting to my att uverse cable but after talking with att and a visit with the tech i was pleased. great color sound pic loads of fun i recomend to anyone looking for a 32 inch flat screen.

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The TV of Death

So, I am writing this review while waiting to speak with my third Sony Customer Rep of the day. I purchased this television in July 2009 from Best Buy and was generally well pleased with the television. It was perfect for my bedroom and suited my needs (affordable, size, and reliable).

However, reliability has gone out the window!! My tv for some reason failed in January 2010. It would no longer power on. There was no power damage as I had the tv plugged into a Monster surge protector and my two other items that I have plugged into this protector have had no problems.

I spoke with the Sony rep. when it first died and she had me try plugging it into different outlets (I had already done this, but humored her.) I was shocked that her magic voice did not fix the item. She was willing to send me a refurbished tv and take mine back so I agreed to that.

Well, two weeks later and the refurbished tv is now failing. It will turn on and then inexplicably power off moments later. I have tried it in multiple outlets and it does not matter which outlet I plug it into.

I am now on hold (still) with Sony hoping to get a refund rather than a third television that will fail. This is disappointing because I did pay more for the Sony name and its reliability than other cheaper brands.

I take immaculate care of my electronics so please know that this is a manufacturing problem. I would encourage any potential purchaser to get a different television at this time.


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My advice - don't buy a Sony

We purchased this TV in June 2009 (not through amazon.com) after reading many favorable reviews of the product. We thought it was a decent TV for the price until it stopped responding to the remote in December 2009. Online customer service was worthless (after a two hour wait). To get anyone on the phone, you have to call their non toll free number. After a few weeks of messing around with customer service, we are "supposed" to get a replacement refurbished TV sometime in the next two weeks. To say it has been a hassle is an understatement. When the replacement gives out, I will not purchase another Sony to replace it or replace any product in my home with something from Sony.

The warranty program is awful. Customer service is awful. The quality of the TV is questionable at best. Save yourself the headaches and stress and buy a brand who treats their customers better and stands behind their products. In other words, don't buy Sony.

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Good, basic tv

I'm not a techie, so my review is based on what I see. Which is, a clear picture, good color, and much better picture than our old analog set. Controls relatively uncomplicated, something us senior citizens look for in today's high-tech electronics. Someone else set it up for us, and it seemed fairly easy--for him. Anyway, we are very happy with this set, and would definitely recommend it.

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Perfect small screen HDTV

I bought this tv specifically for my Playstation 3 in my "man cave" and its perfect. I have a 40 inch Samsung LCD in my livingroom and the picture and sound quality are comparable. It upconverts the picture to 1080i when hooked up to HDMI 1 the other 2 stay in 720p? For whatever reason the Componant 1 wouldn't show a signal so the Playstation has to be hooked up with an HDMI but I intended to do that in the first place. I didn't rate the Tech Support in my ratings because I haven't had to deal with them and hope not to. This is a great tv and although I am a Sumsung man would recommend this tv to anyone looking.

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