1. Full Hd 1080P Resolution And Stunning Contrast
2. Features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (Ace) For An Impressive Dynamic Contrast Ratio Of 30,000:1
3. Digital Video Processor For A Superior Resolution
4. 2 Component And 1 Pc Are Provided To Connect All Of Your Hd Devices Including Playstation 3
5. High-End Quality

Editorial Review :

Sony’s S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony’s large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs -- all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connections, you can hook up a Sony PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. You also have numerous other HD connection options, including YPbPr Component inputs as well as a PC input for using your laptop or desktop PC with your big-screen HDTV. No matter which HD source you use, the exclusive Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor ensures that images look sharp and brilliant. With BRAVIA Link compatibility, you can easily expand your high-resolution home theater set-up with optional BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, or BRAVIA Input Link Modules. And BRAVIA Sync makes controlling everything a snap. Additionally, BRAVIA S-Series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features, such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen. Utilizing these features can reduce power consumption by up to 60% in a typical home theater environment.

Customer Review :

KDL-32S5100 LCD TV with Sony blu-ray player

I have had this TV four days and it has passed all acceptance tests. Dealing with a sub-contractor (Home Theater Store) of the merchant is a bit annoying and would be troublesome if there were damage or defects, but that did not happen. The tests were all run with a new Sony BDPS360 blu-ray player. I bought these products for the up-conversion of my collection of classic, irreplacable, out-of-print dance videos. The results so far are excellent.

The oldest performances (e.g. the American in Paris ballet) look much better, showing much more detail of costumes, backgrounds, and expressions. Minelli reds no longer bleed. The image is somewat distorted; perhaps tinkering with the settings would help this. There is no technical information provided by Sony to help you with this.

The newer dance videos (e.g. Kirov Dances Nijinsky) are breathtaking, better than a live performance in many respects when the camera work is first-rate.

The only Blu-ray disc I have tested (the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes) did not show much improvement over the upconverted DVD videos.

The TV and player are very easy to use -- just load the disc and the player takes over the TV and figures out how to play it. It was easy to attach the stand. On the other hand, the setup instructions for the TV are wrong for satellite TV service.

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RG Shelton

Fairly good picture, having trouble getting light and contrast adjusted to my liking, the sound is the worst I have ever heard.

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Nice TV

I love the TV and I've had it for about a month now. Unfortunately, I don't have a blue-ray player, but the picture comes across great on Netflix through the Wii. The sound is what you'd expect from a typical TV; nothing special. If you want better quality, purchase a home theater set-up... Also, I've noticed that the screen dims during dark scenes (not helpful), but later learned that this is in response to ambient lighting. You can turn this feature off in the eco setting within the menu. Works great now. The stand is rather flimsy and plasticky; I'm only 150 lbs. yet every time I walk by the TV seems to sway. I would recommend getting a wall mount if you can. The only other thing I can think to mention is the appearance. I kind of hate it. I will say I'm very picky, but the bottom portion of the frame is horrible. There is a clear strip that runs partially through the center that serves no aesthetic purpose unless you enjoy looking at cords behind the TV... Overall, I would recommend this TV to anyone. The image quality is superb and it serves as an excellent addition to any room.

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I'm 68years old male

I do not trust Sony's Tech or Customer Service.
A this unit was a refub.
I had plan to use this TV to as PC Monitor.
Any way price was not bad so I ordered.
Sure when I received PC connection was working Video and Audio but, When I switched HDMI port Audio is not working.
I have two other 52" Sony LCD TV thorse ones are works fine.
I hooke UP Antenna, TV works All Channel but channel change time rug is way too lomg than others.
My kitche's Vizio TV channel changes instantly.

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Main Board Failure

Purchased the TV for the guest room 22 months ago. Therefore,it has been used very sparingly. A recent guest turned on the TV and there was no picture ,only wavy pixels.
Sony sevice was contacted. After being on hold for several minutes,I was instructed to contact a local authorized service center. TV was taken to the center,who called back with a repair estimate. I was told the main board was defective. Total cost to repair=$493.
Called Sony to request out of warranty assistance since the TV has such little usage in less than 2 years. After being passed around for an hour,I was told Sony would not share in the cost of the repair.
After analyzing the situation, Instead of repairing it,purchased a new 40" Samsung.
Very disappointed in the Sony experience.Will never buy another one from Sony.

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Editorial Review :

Experience the full HD 1080p, incredible contrast and sharp, vibrant images with the Bravia® EX400 Series HDTV from Sony. This HDTV features Ambient Sensor and LightSensor™ technology that automatically adjust the color and backlight based on a room's lighting. You can enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color and contrast while significantly reducing noise with the BRAVIA Engine™ 2 fully digital processor. Also, get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs, to connect a Blu-ray Disc™ player, PlayStation®3 gaming console or any other HDMI-capable equipment and you can also use your HDTV as a computer monitor. The EX-400 features a USB interface that allows you to connect a USB drive and share your favorite photos and music with family and friends.var wcCpi="A3594223";

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1. 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
2. Motionflow¿ 240Hz further enhances motion performance
3. DMex¿ capable
4. BRAVIA Engine¿ 2
5. Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)

Editorial Review :

Watch your favorite HD TV show, movie, or play your favorite videogame in extraordinary detail with the Sony� BRAVIA� KDL-52XBR7, the world's first 240Hz LCD TV. Featuring Full HD 1080p resolution, the BRAVIA� KDL-52XBR7 also boasts innovative Motionflow� 240Hz technology that quadruples the frame rate of standard HDTVs, providing unprecedented motion detail for a superior viewing experience. Additionally, its BRAVIA Engine� fully digital video processor further reduces noise, sharpens image detail, and improves color accuracy. Even more, the BRAVIA� KDL-52XBR7 has an Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) dynamic backlight control that produces deep blacks in darker scenes without sacrificing shadow detail.

Customer Review :

Love it!!!

I went from 52" projection to 52" LCD and the only thing I regret is that I did not do it sooner. The TV is easy to navigate and has super picture, 240mgh and 1080p is the way to go. Some things to think about when purchasing is amount of HDMI connections you need(this set has 4/with one on the side). So far I do not regret it.

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Best LCD TV I'v experienced.

This review is for the 52XBR9 and not the BR7 as viewed. Although I initially purchased the 7 model, I received an email informing me that the 7 was dis-continued and that the 9 was for a higher price (confirmed to be true), and it more features and a better engergy saver etc. So of course I upgraded.

This TV is amazing in every way. I have my XBOX360, Panasonic Blue-Ray, the Patriot Box, my surround sound, and my HD TV Cable service plugged into it (ok I have a total of five controllers). Regardless to which one I use the SONY LCD 240hz 1080p TV gives me optimal performance every time. The only thing that is identified as a not needed or better yet needs improvement is the Internet via LAN line feature, I need to be able surf the net. However, I have the option of plugging my laptop into the TV, but that would make me feel too lazy, being that when I sit down utilize all other entertainment gadgets, i literally don't have to move.

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Best Picture of any LCD I've seen

I bought the 52" Sony Bravia XBR5 nearly 3 years ago when it first came out. Having owned it for a while now, I can say that I made the right decision. The picture is just as sharp today as the day I purchase it. It has functioned properly and I've had no issues whatsoever with the unit. I would recommend it to anyone who asks and will defeintely buy another Sony when it's time for a new TV.

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Sony Bravia TV

We bought this for a 60th anniversary gift and were so pleased with it--from the ease of setting it up to the quality of the picture! We plan to buy one for ourselves next!

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where's my stuff?

I purchased this tv on the 5th and still has not shipped yet. They have it in stock so there is no reason for this. They sent me an e-mail a day after I purchased it giving me the option of upgrading to a xbr9 for the same price, it sounds fishy to me. I can't rate what I don't have.

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1. A 52-inch, 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution
2. Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces judder and sharpens fast-moving images for a crisp
3. The built-in BRAVIA Internet Video feature allows you to access select on-demand entertainment available through your broadband connection
4. Select and personalize your entertainment experience with widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV
5. Includes USB input that lets you view photos on the big screen, listen to your favorite MP3s or watch video clips

Editorial Review :

Enjoy the latest in HDTV performance with the Sony BRAVIA W-Series. Experience Sony’s motion detail and clarity with Motionflow 120Hz technology. Features built-in BRAVIA Internet Video capabilities so you can access and stream on-demand movies, TV shows. You can also personalize your viewing experience with widgets containing the latest news, weather and stock information.

Customer Review :

Among the best TVs in its class

Overall, this TV provides a very high quality viewing experience. The number of features in this TV justifies its higher price tag. Luckily, I got it while it was on sale for $[...] (CAD).

Blurays are extremely clear and vibrant, and paired with a PS3, gaming is taken to a new level of immersion. Colours are accurate and video noise is minimal. The Motionflow technology is a great addition for certain types of movies and games, and enhances the overall realism. I haven't tried HDTV over the air yet; I need to get an antenna first!

The XMB menu system is very convenient and will be familiar to PS3 users. The menu is very fluid and fast and eye catching. The built-in speakers sound great, but with a TV like this, it's almost a requirement to have a surround sound system. Visually, the TV looks very classy with its minimalist design and would fit in with any decor.

One of the main selling points of this TV is the ethernet connectivity, in my opinion. With DLNA-certified software installed on a PC on the network, one can access videos, photos and music with a touch of a button. Internet access is also great, with Youtube about one second away from whatever you happen to be watching. Multiple HDMI ports and a USB port ensure you have sufficient connectivity options for miscellaneous devices.

I've had this TV for about 3 days and I noticed some clouding when the screen went completely black. This is a caveat with LCD technology and this TV is no exception. The clouding is not noticeable whenever there is something playing on the screen; only when the screen is completely black does one see some clouding in the corners of the screen.

Aside from the clouding, this TV is perfect and I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a 50+ inch screen.

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Love the tv for the price that I paid

I got the the KDL-52W5100 on black friday for about $1300 shipped with free blu-ray player. Love it, at least for that price. There are a few things I wished it did better. In comparison to my friend's 42" Phillips LCD and Samsung 52" models, I would say one thing this LCD lacks is the quality it looks when connected as a monitor for my computer. I can see some discoloration on the edges (fringing or slight chromatic aberration) even when set to PC mode. That was my biggest disappointment. In terms of watching movies or HDTV however, it still blows me away. I love it! Ease of use.. Sony beats Samsung (my friend has a Samsung 52"), Sony's menu is quick, responsive and easy to maneuver. The colors are nice.. there's some vignetting from back lighting but you won't notice it after a while. Overall, it's a pretty nice tv if you can get it discounted, but I wouldn't pay full price for it.

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Great TV, Annoying lag

Great HDTV. All the interconnectivity you could ever want--netflix, DLNA to play your video-audio-photo, networked, etc. The menu system is superb. So why 2 star instead of 5, the response time. You can change the channel and go out for a walk. You are lucky if the channel has changed by the time you return. Too much lag time in all user interaction (change channel, change volume, access the menu, aspect-ratio change, EVERYTHING! I am not sure if they put a calculator processor on this thing or the firmware is just bad ... but something needs to change.

Oh by the way, I've had the TV for 6 months now. As of right now, the TV is NOT working at ALL. It would turn on and then off all by itself. I can't access the settings menu because by the time i press the menu button on the remote and all the menu features show up on the screen, the TV has decided to turn itself off.

Should you buy it? Let's put it this way ... I wouldn't.

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Excellent Product Sony Bravia KDL-52W5100

Picture quality is superb...Netflix is great...set works perfectly. Would give five stars but sound from built in speakers is not all that great. Should be hooked up to external speakers for best results. Probably the best 52" for the price. Highly recommend.

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Doesn't last - don't buy

I bought this TV as "my best TV ever", but it was a short lived excitement. After 16 months the TV started acting up with lines showing up, and reset every 30 seconds. After calling out a technician, he said that it was basically fixable, but $3,000 to fix (which is more than i originally paid for the TV)!! I called Sony, and they said that they could give me $900 off the repair, but that amount was still more than going to buy a new one. As a result, I'm still paying off a TV that sits broken in my garage, and I'll be throwing it away shortly. This really bums me out, and a huge waste of $2,500. I'll NEVER buy a Sony again, and I've advised all of my friends and family to do the same!

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1. 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
2. TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED Backlight Display
3. BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor
4. Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology
5. DMex capable

Editorial Review :

The Sony BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs represent the next step forward for Sony HDTV technology. Underpinning this advance is the TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED backlight, which utilizes clusters of red, green, and blue LEDs to produce accurate colors and an amazingly realistic image, and employs local dimming to dynamically adjust the brightness of LED clusters, allowing the XBR8 to display deep blacks alongside bright whites for enhanced image depth and exceptional shadow detail. Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology creates new frames to double the frame rate, then uses sequential scanning to enhance motion and deliver a smoother and clearer picture, and 24p True Cinema lets you experience a cinema-like experience. BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs also feature the powerful BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor, which creates sharp, crystal-clear images at any resolution, as well as advanced color reproduction technologies including 10-bit processing and a 10-bit panel, Live Color Creation, and x.v.Color capability. DMex functionality lets you expand the capabilities of the BRAVIA XBR8-Series with optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA Internet Video Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately). In addition, the exclusive Xross Media Bar (XMB) user interface, integrated TV Guide Interactive Program Guide, and BRAVIA Sync one-touch component control make the BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs easy to use, and the large number of inputs offer you a wide range of connectivity options. BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs also feature an RS-232C connection for integration into home automation systems. You can even customize the timeless design of the BRAVIA XBR8-Series by adding optional speaker grilles available in a selection of designer colors (sold separately).

Customer Review :

Best Picture

Pros
The best picture quality available in LCD TV
Good sound
Non glare screen, great in bright rooms.
Full range of picture adjustments to fine tune.
Sony quality.
Cons
Weight of TV.


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Kdl-55xbr8 doesn't compare to new breed LED LCD's

I got a chance to see this TV at the Sony store. It was isolated by itself, maybe because it is last years model, or maybe because if they placed it directly next to other screens, it's faults become clear, or rather... blurry.

When watching fairly static images, the color depth and richness seems to be sharp (pictures of flowers and whales, looked good as long as they were static images). I heard of motion blur problems and asked to see something with quicker moving images. After thinking I was seeing blur, but not sure if it was the TV, or the source media, we found something with scrolling text and the blur became evident. The Sony sales rep played with the menus and various settings/modes for what seemed to be forever, but the results never changed. The blur was always present with quicker moving images.

Unfortunately, it seems Sony has thrown in the towel after experimenting on this first generation LED LCD TV, and gone back to CCFL for backlighting. I got to see the LG 55LH90 in action, and it looked sharper then the KDL-55XBR8, and saw no motion blur. NOTE: I did not see the two side by side.

Compare the price of the LG 55LH90 to the KDL-55XBR8, (even if the price was $2,500), the KDL-55XBR8 would still cost more, and offer poorer picture quality.


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One of the best TVs money can buy

I've had this TV for about a year now. It isn't without some minor faults, but the picture quality is unparalleled. No TV is perfect, but until someone comes out with a 55" OLED or 1:1 LED backlight, this one will remain on top.

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Sony XBR8 55": TV can't be beat for picture quality

The 55-inch Sony XBR8 has a fantastic picture quality right out of the box. It looks great on the wall although not as slim as the new LED TVs. But remember that the XBR8 has a back-lit system which makes the TV somewhat thicker. But I will chose the back-lit picture quality over a slimmer look any day.

We then got the Harmony 900 remote to control the TV, the DVD player, the Yamaha soundbar, and the cable box. I would highly recommend the Harmony 900 remote to go with the Sony XBR.

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Great TV

I bought this tv a few months ago. It has a beautiful picture and I love the look of the tv itself. I currently own a 46 inch xbr2 lcd. I was disappointed that the bezel was scratched right out of the box. After reading some other reviews on the tv I found out it has a plastic covering on the bezel. When that was removed it looked perfect. Two minor areas of concern, the screen is more reflective than the xbr 2 which I don't like. Not sure why they did that. As some others have mentioned I do notice some motion judder that I did not see on the xbr 2. I primarily see it on the scrolling info line at the bottom of the screen on ESPN. Never saw that on the xbr 2 and this is supposed to have advanced motionflow. Tried the different motion options in the menu and nothing helped. I don't see any problems when watching program material on satellite or on blu ray however.

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