1. World-Wide NTSC/PAL/SECAM Color System - Watch any video signal on this TV!! # Full HD 1080 with 1920 X 1080 resolution
2. 40 inch WEGA LCD TV with 4 HDMI input and PC input
3. World-wide Dual Voltage 110-240 volts 50-60 hertz
4. BRAVIA Engine; Full Digital Image Processor, Native Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
5. HDTV monitor (HDTV tuner required for HD reception), WEGA GATE,CineMotion®,Wide Screen Mode, VESA compliant mounting holes, SRS® TruSurround® Audio Effect

Editorial Review :

Sony's introduces a new 40" Multi-System LCD TV: KLV-40S550A. With 33,000 contrast ratio, 4 HDMI and 1 PC Input the KLV40S550A is a great buy. It features a 16:9 HD (hi-Def) Resolution Panel for brilliant color and rich imagery. Enhanced by a 1-chip video processor and 3D comb filter, the KLV-40S550A improves picture contrast and detail while it reduces video noise and image blur providing you with a rich, colorful image. The digital amplifier with an SRS® TruSurround® audio system provides an outstanding surround sound experience for your audio pleasure. With its sleek, innovative design the KLV-40S550A will look terrific just about anywhere you put it. And the best part, it's Multi-System and works in any country.

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1. Aspect Ratio: 16:9
2. Display Resolution: 1366 x 768p (HD)
3. Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 9,000:1
4. Audio Power Output: 10W x 2
5. BRAVIA Engine 2 Technology

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Meet the BRAVIA KDL26NL140 26" BRAVIA NL-series LCD HDTV, with its legendary Sony quality at a great value. HDMI connectivity and BRAVIA theater sync technology allow all your full HD devices to work in harmony, getting the most out of your home entertainment experience. Experience the impressive audio of SRS TruSurround XT . Superior Sony technology optimizes the performance of the NL-series HDTV, so every time you turn it on might be the best time.

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1. 9.9 mm thin super-slim design
2. 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
3. Wide Color Gamut LED edge lighting with 120Hz Motionflow technology
4. BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor
5. Monitor only (no tuner) with 1 HDMI input

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Sony's thinnest 40" diagonal monitor includes the performance and Full HD 1080p resolution of BRAVIA Z-Series HDTVs, the revolutionary Sony BRAVIA KLV-40ZX1M LCD Flat Panel Monitor lets you see the world from a whole new angle. At 9.9 mm thin and approximately 26 pounds, the KLV-40ZX1M is flatter than any other large-screen monitor available, approaching the thinness of the 11" (diagonal) Sony XEL-1 Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) TV. Sony offers beautiful design inside and out by incorporating a Wide Color Gamut LED edge light instead of conventional fluorescent lamps, which allows the KLV-40ZX1M to produce rich, more realistic images on a screen as slim as a picture frame. The KLV-40ZX1M not only displays more subtle shades of red, green, and blue but also features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) technology for deeper blacks and better image detail when viewing dark movie scenes. It includes enhanced image processing features such as BRAVIA Engine -- which reduces visual noise and sharpens image detail -- and Motionflow 120Hz, a technology that contributes to sharper, more fluid motion by generating extra frames. Additionally, 10-bit processing and a 10-bit panel, Live Color Creation, and x.v.Color capabilities1 create vibrant, more accurate color reproduction. The KLV-40ZX1M also includes an HDMI input that, when used with the BRAVIA Wireless Link module (sold separately), allows you to connect a DVD player, AV gear, or other HDMI components for wireless, real-time transmission of these super-sharp images. A new wall-hugging mount and matching speaker bar (both sold separately) further enhance the fully integrated, on-the-wall design of the KLV-40ZX1M.

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SONY ROCKS WITH THIS SUPER-SLIM TV!!!

I have read the CNET review where it dogs on this tv for the edge-lit technology and says for $3500.00, it should provide a more uniform viewing experience. But honestly, I think they were nitpicking based on the pricepoint. True, for $3500.00 I'd want MAJOR bang for my buck! But what about for $1000.00???
I write this review to you now on my own KLV-40ZX1M and I tell you $1000.00 is what I spent this last weekend to buy this tv direct from the Sony store. My guess is that a price change is due on this tv and I would check back here for pricing below $1000.00.
I'm telling you. . . At this pricepoint, there isn't another television out there that can touch it! This TV is amazing! Err, monitor. . . I forgot it only has one HDMI input, but Sony is now including DMX-SW1 HDMI switcher with purchase. Bravo Sony!!! Amazing product!!!

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1. 16:9 HD 720p Resolution (1440x900) LCD Panel
2. HDMI Input
3. HD Component Input
4. PC Input for computers

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Want a small LCD TV that still brings a lot to the (kitchen) table? The KDL-26M4000 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/S 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 :

Love my sony

Purchased this in March 2009 for bedroom. Was easy to set up and install channels from Comcast. Had no problems. I have on fireplace mantel and it fits fine. I've not dabbled in a lot of the features and settings as I'm a basic user. There's a slight delay in turning on and showing the picture which just takes some getting use to. The sound is great. I don't notice any picture change from different angles, however, I view fairly head on. The only thing I still don't like is the use of the remote control. The buttons seem to have a slight delay and doesn't function as well as past tvs (Sony and Toshiba alike)

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Recurring problem with Bravias

This is a nice TV, great for general use for the most part. The one issue that it fails at, and on epic proportions, is the internal computer. I have a recurring problem with two different bravias, but I'm only writing the review for this one. The entire screen will dim when a dark scene is present. If you're watching Star Wars and the screen is showing a picture of "space", the dark picture will cause the tv to dim the entire screen. You've no idea how maddening this is. So beware. Sony makes other good TVs, but after the runaround I got from "support," my suggestion is to stay clear of this one.

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Great TV!!!

It's a Sony, so it's automatically a good product. Purchase it for $100.00 cheaper than in stores. Received it earlier than estmated shipment date!!

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Great picture in brightly lit room

Wanted a small HDTV that would fit in a cabinet opening, finally settled on this Sony Bravia 720p with some trepidation as I have a 1080p set from another brand in the living room and thought that the picture quality might be less than I was becoming accustomed to. Turns out I didn't need to worry, the picture is beautiful, sharp and clear. Seems every bit as realistic as the 1080p Sharp Aquos in the other room.

The room it sits in gets a lot of sunlight, but the picture is bright and colorful and unaffected unless we open the blinds and put sunlight directly on the screen. I like the favorites setting and the unit is fairly easy to operate. If I could figure out how to make the remote also control my Dish unit it would be even easier to operate. Nothing really to complain about with this HDTV.

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Don't Trust Sony Warranty

I purchased this TVSony Bravia M-Series KDL-26M4000 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV for my mother and paid the premium for a Sony as I wanted to be sure my mother would not experience any problems. To our surprise, after 10 months, the picture went bad. Fortunately, there was a 1 year warranty with the TV. My mother was easily able to access the Sony warranty people on the phone who arranged for her to receive the exact same model BUT one that was refurbished. This "new" refurbished TV came with only a 90 day warranty as opposed to the one year warranty on the new TV I originally purchased. This refurbished TV went bad after just a few weeks. At that point, Sony offered my mother a 32" inch "new" TV for an additional $400. That was ridiculous as this price, plus the original paid for the malfunctioning 26", would mean that we paid over $900 for a 32" TV that costs $599 today new on Amazon. So my mother requested that she simply receive a new 26" TV to replace the original purchase that went bad within the warranty period. They said all they can do is give her another refurbished 26" TV with a 90 day warranty. So basically, our new TV with a year warranty has been reduced to a refurbished TV with a 90 day warranty. In addition, my mother has spent many days without a working TV. This will definitely be the last Sony TV purchase I ever make as they clearly no longer stand behind their product.

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1. HDTV with ATSC� Digital Tuner
2. BRAVIA Engine� full digital video processor
3. 16:9 HD Resolution Panel (1366x768)
4. Live Color Creation featuring WCG-CCFL backlight
5. 1080p Inputs - HDMI� (x2), YPbPr (x2), PC Input (x1)

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Good Transaction

Product arrived with no delivery handling or timing problems at all.
Setup and installation went perfect. I have it connected directy to the cable wire, no cable box. The picture is terrific.

Advantages - very reasonable price, no sales tax, home delivery with no problems, easy setup, excellent quality product. Want more than that?

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Liquid crystal display flat panel provides excellent picture straight-on but quality fades when viewed from either side. Otherwise, Sony perfection comes through.

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The SONY Bravia KDL26S3000

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-26S3000 is fine except for the POWER on/off capacity. It doesn't want to turn ON in response to the remote or the POWER button on the machine. It especially does not want to turn off. The POWER button must be held down for 30-40 seconds on both the remote or the button on the machine. It also needs a full minute to warm up before you can change to another channel.

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Awesome.

Great TV and computer monitor. HD channels look crisp. Auto-tune was easy. I didn't mess with the settings much. I sometimes flip the Light Sensor (I turn it on when using it as a monitor otherwise it is too bright). It has better resolution than the IBM X61 laptop I hook up to it. My Windows Vista desktop looks cool when it fills up the full 26-inch widescreen (I had to change one setting once to get the resolution set perfectly). Good sound as well - I rarely need to turn the volume above 33-35, and the max is 100.

One of my buddies commented that he would be able to use this as a computer monitor from the couch, which is 8 or 9 feet away. Of course, that would strain the eyes after not too long, but the point is that a person with normal eyesight can read 12-point text on a 26-inch bravia screen from 9 feet away. That's pretty good, yes?

The week after I got this in the mail (smooth and quick delivery; well-packed), I was at the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) in New York. One of the floors had a section of video and computer graphic art. All the exhibits were using Sony Bravia TVs. I'm sure it was part of a sponsorship deal or something, but another way of looking at it is that a group of folks (i.e. professional video and graphic artists) that one can expect to be very concerned with picture quality selected this LCD TV. Naturally, I took this as a sign from god.

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If you can still find one...BUY IT!

This model was recently discontinued. I managed to find one for $650, delivered, online from Beach Camera in NJ and it arrived this Tuesday. I immediately ran to my local cable company office and traded in my old digital converter box for a Hi Def converter box. I require a converter box because I subscribe to all of the Premium channels, so although I could probably pick up many Hi Def channels without it, I would loose the Premium channels.

I did see the replacement model in a Circuit City and the picture was equally as gorgeous, but does not have Surround Sound, the speakers are half the wattage of this model and it lacks a number of other features. Others have reviewed the new model on Amazon, so you can easily read the differences.

It has a gazzilon options in terms of picture. I find new things every day. I have the cable box connected with an HDMI cable, which I had to buy, since my cable company only provides composite cables with the Hi Def box and HDMI is infinitely better, having now used both.

I am absolutely thrilled with this set. I am a long time Sony fan anyway.

If you are in the market for a 26" Hi Def....and can still get your hands on this model...DO IT! You will not be sorry.

The sound is quite good. The base is more stable than many of the others that I looked at. (I live in an earthquake prone area, so stability is an important issue for me.) The case is simple and attractive. It is not gaudy or shiney. I did not want a high gloss finish anyway. It will not be the dust magnet that the high gloss ones are.

I have it in my bedroom, which is a small room. When I want larger sound (like for the many Premium cable movies that I watch), I play the TV through my Bose Wave Radio, which has wonderful sound for a small room. However, just for listening to news or whatever, I use the set's speakers, which are much larger than the new model, and sound just fine in surround mode. I also like the fact that it has a stereo, mini plug, headphone jack, as I tend to be a late night person and don't want to disturb my neighbors.

I had connected my standard DVD Player (but have since gotten a Sony Uploading DVD Player)and the picture looks wonderful. For my discs, I also play the sound through my Bose Wave, which has an additional Multimedia Pedestal, allowing me to connect the audio of 3 components, in my case TV, DVD and Laser Disc. Given that I have a small bedroom with no real space for a stereo system with free standing speakers, the Bose Wave, which has a very small foot print, is an excellent compromise.

I need to emphasize that this model is a far superior set to all the others that I looked at in 26".

My final words to you are: BUY IT!!!!!!!

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