1. 10-bit 16:9 Full HD 1080p Panel (1920x1080)
2. Motionflow� with FHD 120 Hz high frame rate capability
3. BRAVIA Engine� PRO & Live Color Creation� system
4. 1080p Inputs: HDMI� (x3), YPbPr (x2), PC
5. Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)

Customer Review :

Dissappointed

I have had the television about a year and a half now and when I turn the television on the picture is terrible with the color darkening and melding together. The picture does correct itself after being on about 15 minutes, but until then the picture is terrible. Although out of warranty I would expect the television to perform better with its minimal use what we paid for it. Very dissappointed. Update 10/23 The LCD board is out and it is a $1200 fix. Will be visiting with Sony to correct or I will never buy another Sony again.

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Less than 2 years it needs to be repaired

The TV has been good until the 20th month when the rendering began failing in a small area of the TV. The failure appears to grow by pixel row/column and I don't know if the chip is failing/failed or if the screen is failing. Either way, I would expect Sony to provide manufacturing that would allow a $3000 TV to last beyond at least 3 years.

Ultimately, not impressed with its weak showing and lack of endurance from normal use. I recommend you really look at other brands before purchasing this model.

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Great set for a year and a half!

After a year and a half, my $2700 "dream TV" started to have issues. When I would turn on the set for the first time, the right half of the screen would be distorted or really dark. After about 10-15 minutes it would clear up and be great for the duration. Had a Sony cert tech (where I purchased the set) check it out. Said he had never seen this issue, nor did anyone at Sony. Finally diagnosed as bad panel. Repair cost $2500. Throughout the ordeal I had contacted Sony by phone and by email. Finally they agreed to replace the set with a new XBR9 for an additional $500.

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If you are thinking of a Sony XBR, don't do it!

I have owned my Sony XBR4 for almost 2 years and it has been nothing but trouble. My 18 year old 27" Sony Trinitron has a better picture. The remote on this TV has to be pointed directly at the receiver and be no further than 5 feet away. Sometimes when you turn it on you get no sound. Sometimes when you turn it on the picture is good on half of the screen, the other half is dark. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I'll update after I get it fixed again.

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Summer 2009 and still the best!

I just bought this Bravia XBR a week ago BRAND NEW (6/3/09), and I have to say I am absolutely 100% satisfied with my purchase. I have been researching televisions for over a year now anticipating a purchase. I loved this model of TV from the first time my uncle had bought his 52" version. I was initially considering a newer XBR and also a Panasonic G10 plasma set. All I can say is that I am extremely glad with my purchase. I used custom settings found from an online forum for these model of XBR's and couldn't be happier with the results. Of course high definition sources (HD cable, PS3 Bluray) look incredible, but the standard definition content from the cable box also looks VERY good. I am not sure what they put in these generations of XBR TV's, but it works! The styling of this set is also by far the best looking television I have ever seen. The newer XBR models just don't have the style of this set with the floating glass perimeter. All in all I give this TV 5 stars from an extremely satisfied customer. I did not purchase this set from amazon, but their service is always incredible. Do yourself a favor and buy one of these sets (any size, XBR4 or 5) before they are all gone!

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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 :

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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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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sony xbr 46 and 52 in problems

While Sony products are exceptional ,the models XBR46 and XBR 52 in have been given extended warranties because of problems with the LCD panels.
Mine was 14 months old and out of warranty when the pictures were all screwed up.It was only by researching online that I fell across Sony"s nondescript announcement about the panel.
Sony promptly sent a technician to my house and I got a new LCD panel yesterday.


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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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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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2. HDMI™ x3, HD Component x2
3. It has e variety of HD inputs such as PC Input
4. ATSC™/NTSC tuner with QAM
5. VESA® hole spacing compatible

Editorial Review :

Ready for full 1080p HDTV? Sony's KDL-40S4100 is your affordable solution, and comes fully-loaded with 24p compatability for smooth playback of filmed content, and a wide variety of HD inputs (3 HDMI™, 2 component inputs, and a PC input) so you can connect it to a Sony Playstation®, Blu-ray Disc™ player, and up to four more HD-enabled devices. Now you'll be able to watch all your favorite movies, sports, and games with the pristine picture and vibrant sound that you would expect from a Sony, at a price point that is as surprising as the quality.

Customer Review :

Limited Life

It works well for four months. The pictures became unstable. I got the exchange. The screen went black awhile after the warranty expired. Can't say I got what I paid for. It is still Sony and supposed to work like one. I am disappointed as I have liked Sony products in the past.

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Excellent Choice

I checked out many reviews and searched for the best deal I could find before making this purchase. This was a great choice.

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Sony KDL-40S4100 is FANTASTIC !!

This TV is an Excellent value for the money. Phenomenal picture and I could not tell the difference between it and the higher priced Sony. I love the features, piano black finish, and picture quality. I highly recommend this TV. So much so that I bought one more for my bedroom !!

Best TV I have ever owned !!

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TV turns on but no picture - only black screen

TV turns on, but no picture - only black screen. Customer support is terrible want to replace new TV for a refurbished, when I paid for new TV.

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No headphone jack or night mode

This is my first ever HDTV so I can't compare it to others, but I am consistently blown away by the image quality when watching BluRay movies and playing PS3, and can't imagine how it could be much better.

However, I live in a small apartment and bought a pair of headphones for my wife so she could watch her girly TV series in private, ... until I realized that there is nowhere to plug in external headphones. It has RCA-out for an amplifier, but no headphones? Come on, even a $50 black & white telly has that!!

While on the subject of sound: when watching BluRay, the difference between soft and loud volume is so great that I constantly find myself increasing and decreasing the volume. This TV could really have benefited from a Night Mode, and sadly the PS3 does not seem to have one either.

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1. 16:9 HD 720p Resolution (1440x900) LCD Panel
2. HDMI Input; PC Input
3. HD Component Input
4. ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM

Editorial Review :

Want a small LCD TV that still brings a lot to the (kitchen) table¿ -- the KDL-19M4000/D is Sony's answer. With three HD connections (including an HDMI, component, and PC input), a sleek design, and the picture quality you've come to expect from Sony, the KDL-M4000/D is designed give you the performance you do want without turning your bedroom or kitchen into a second home theater you can live without.

Customer Review :

disappointed

I purchased this television six months ago. I do not have cable and use an antenna. This tv has a sturdy frame and a very clear picture as well as first rate sound quality for a small screen television; however, on at least one of the major networks this television loses sound and sometimes picture roughly every twenty minutes. I have to move the antenna and/or turn the set off and back on to restore normal broadcast. I have moved this set to different locations and even watched it at a friend's house to rule out the possibility of interference. Nothing has helped. I spoke to a repairman and he says that there's probably a problem with the tuning mechanism and that I'm most likely stuck with a lemon. I bought a Sony thinking that I would get quality. I was wrong. Foolishly perhaps, I just purchased another Sony. This time a 22-inch Bravia L-series. So far, so good. No problems.

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Ed

Good reliable TV. I mounted this TV in my motorhome although the instructions from Sony state that the TV should not be installed in a moving vehicle. I mounted it to a wall mount and it works just fine. Good sound and picture. The only drawback is that I move my motorhome often and the TV autotune takes up to 50 minutes to do an Autosearch to reset available channels in the area.
My old set took only about 5 minutes. Otherwise we love the set and would recommend it.

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SONY like no other!

This TV is great I love this Sony Bravia, I just wish that the speakers were on the front instead of the bottom, but for this price.... its worth it

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Color of TV

When purchasing this TV - no matter what the color of the television says in the description (ex. black, silver, or any other color) - that color will only be on the face of the TV, and the rest of it will be white. If you are aware of this, then you will not be shocked or disappointed when you unpack it. This is an example of a very poor description of a TV. The TV itself is fine.

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Not a bad TV....

I got this TV to do two jobs. First was to act as separate computer monitor and as a second TV. The SONY does both jobs very well.

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1. World-Wide NTSC/PAL/SECAM Color System - Watch any video signal on this TV!!
2. World-Wide NTSC M, PAL BG, PAL I, Secam BG, DK/ PAL DK TV tuners
3. This 1080p display has three HDMI inputs for all of your HD gear
4. 24P True Cinema processor allows you to view Blu-ray movies at 24 frames per second (also known as 24hz), the way you see video at the movie theatre!
5. PC Input allows you to connect your PC and display the PC screen on your TV.

Editorial Review :

The KLV-40S550A BRAVIA 40" 1080p Multi-System LCD TV from Sony is a multi-system display loaded with a plethora features perfect for smalling viewing areas. Watch video content in 24p just like true cinematic content with 1080p resolution with the BRAVIA Engine 2 for sharp and precise imagery. The S-Force Surround Sound provides virtual surround sound without rear speaker. The KLV-40S550A has three HDMI inputs for all of your HD components plus a PC input allowing this display to double as a 40" computer monitor. Key Features 24p True Cinema Enjoy HD content in its original frame rate at 24p just like in the movie theater. Digital Media Port This display has an optional port for the Digital Media Port with connections for devices such as Bluetooth, Digital Media Player and Internet Video Link. ⢠S-Force Surround Sound Enjoy virtual surround with only two speakers with Sony's S-Force front speakers. Computer Monitor This display will double as a 40" computer monitor with its PC input. HDMI x 3 This 1080p display has three HDMI inputs for all of your HD gear

Customer Review :

Great Investment

I currently live in Germany and move a lot to different parts of the world. I had a 34" Trinitron 1080i TV which was very nice for the 4 years I had it but I felt the need to upgrade. I did a lot of research looking into TV's as I had to be sure this would do everything that new HDTV's did but could also support PAL signals and dual voltage areas as I was not guaranteed to be in the States anytime soon. This beautiful televison did the trick for me.

I currently am running a PS3 for my Blu-ray Player (I will upgrade this early this coming year as I want to bitstream my audio) a Sony STRDG-820 7.1 Receiver (with all speakers) and this TV. I love it as I get a great picture and very good sound. Personally bitstream audio is the way to go as I am a huge fan of DTS. I recommend this TV to anyone in my situation but it also fits the bill if you live in a little town in Montana with no intention of going anywhere.

-Fin

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1080 - Not 1080 for PC/MAC

While it is a great tv, both performance wise and ascetically, it promises what it cannot deliver.


I have tried to get a 1080 Resolution out of a brand new iMac, a new Mac Mini, and a high end Gateway PC. All defaulted to 1360 x 768 resolution and refused to go higher.


How can you promise full HD but not allow the resolution?

I am wholeheartedly confused.

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