1. 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
2. BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
3. Motionflow 240Hz
4. BRAVIA Internet Video/Widgets
5. XMB w/ enhanced 3D Favorites Menu

Editorial Review :

Enjoy the latest in HDTV performance with the Sony BRAVIA Z-Series, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video capabilities, that let you view select on-demand movies and TV shows and listen to music and more, and even lets you personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen.

Customer Review :

A disappointed experiement

I bought lots of things from Amazon in the past and had been always satisfied with the products and service, but buying this Sony TV was an unhappy experience. The first TV came with cracked screen and the replacement was with faded color. Amazon service was still good when I returned the 2 TVs.

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Sony Bravia Z KDL-46Z5100 46" LCD TV

After much research and debate, we decided to purchase the Sony Bravia Z KDL-46Z5100 46" 240 HZ LCD TV through Amazon. We went with Vann's. The TV arrived several days ahead of schedule (Vann's did their part) but we ended up having to wait an additional day for delivery because the Fed Ex driver obviously did not want to deliver this big, bulky box on a wet, extremely windy, stormy day. I waited home all day the day the TV was to be delivered because of the signature requirement for the delivery, only to find at the very end of the day that the driver had arrived at 8:30 that morning, had failed to ring the front door bell and had instead gone to a garage side door (with no bell) and left an attempted delivery notice which proceeded to blow off the door and fortunately land on the porch and stick in the wet snowy slush. If you could see our house you would understand that this choice was an obvious choice to avoid delivery (down a steep driveway and off to the side of the garage when the driver easily could have walked from his truck staight to the front door). I called to reschedule delivery for the next day but was unable to do so because the postage they use with the "free shipping" does not allow you to schedule a delivery time. The following day thinking that they would deliver around the same time of day I was prepared for them in the early AM with a note on the side entrance instucting them to use the front door and to please ring the bell. I again waited the entire day, the TV finally arrived at the very end of the day. Upon arrival, the box was in bad shape, very dirty, torn and water damaged. My heart sank but upon opening the box I discovered that there was a box within a box and the original packing box was in perfect condition! Yeah!
I wasted two work days waiting for the "free shipment" so my advise would be to pay the shipping cost for an upgrade so that you can schedule your shipment delivery time unless you or someone else is home anyway. My lost time was worth much more than the added cost of shipping. Another thing they don't tell you is that Fed Ex and UPS are not supposed to allow you to open a package until you have signed for it. You are told to inspect the package BEFORE you sign, checking for obvious damage and to refuse the shipment if you feel that it is damaged. I got a good driver who bent the rules for me because the box was in such poor condition but you can't count on getting one of the "nice" guys. If I had refused delivery based on the exterior condition of the box, I would have sent back a perfectly good TV and I would have been without my new set for a much longer period of time.
That all having been said, we LOVE the TV! It was a great choice. We were planning to buy a sound system for it but feel that we do not need it. The sound is great. We've been watching the Winter Olympics this week and I have to say, this TV is the next best thing to being in Vancouver! And..we're much warmer!
We were worried that the 46" size would be too large for our very small cozy den but decided to go with it anyway because everyone told us "bigger is better." Absolutely correct! Because it is so thin, it actually takes up much less space in the room than our older model Sony 27" TV did. The room looks larger and roomier! And we have our own personal movie theater. The colors are vibrant and great, the blacks are good and there is no blurring.
We hooked it up ourselves (just us girls) using a Mediabridge Ultra Series HDMI cable that we also ordered from Amazon for $10.00. Much cheaper than the $100.00 Monster cable that we originally purchased and returned to Best Buy. The hookup was simple and the picture is great!
We definitely recommend this TV! A great set for the price.

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Sony KDL46Z5100

I bought the Sony KDL46Z5100 after doing a fair amount of research and having already owned a Sony 46" XBR4 which has incredible picture quality at 120Hz. The unit comes packaged well from Sony and the pedestal is easily installed on the bottom of the unit. This TV is much lighter than the XBR4 and I was able to tackle assembly by myself. It was so easy to set this TV up and I hooked it up to an Onkyo Surround Sound system and Sony Blu-Ray BDP-N460 (this is the unit that lets you connect to the internet through your LAN) player. Within minutes I was up and running with NetFlix watching a movie. The color on this TV is fantastic. I watched a few games to see the difference that 240Hz makes - and it makes a huge difference and you can also change the settings on the TV. Everything is crystal clear and super sharp and there is no blurring that I could notice on fast moving images! There are plenty of jacks on this unit including the nice feature of a LAN Ethernet connection. This is nice if you don't have the capabilities of hooking up to the internet through a Blu-Ray player that has the network features. As part of the setup on the TV you are asked if you want to connect to the home network.

There is a firmware download available for this TV from the Sony website. You can download the 30MB file to your computer and copy it on a USB flashdrive. Although I didn't see any reason to do the firmware upgrade I decided to do it anyway. I downloaded the file from the Sony support site on the Internet and then copied the file to a Sony MicroVault USB flash drive and then popped it in the back of the TV. Almost immediately, the TV recognized the file and provided step by step instructions for the upgrade. It took a total of about 3 minutes to load the file and the TV went on and off about three times with warning screens not to be concerned about the turning on and off. After that, the TV stated the upgrade was done and I was back to watching a great picture. I was told that Sony will also send you the firmware upgrade on a USB device if you don't have a USB drive.

The remote was larger than I expected and has every button imaginable on it. It has a lighted feature which I thought was great so you could see the buttons in dim light. Because the TV is large, if you intend on using the pedestal with the TV, it is recommended that you secure the TV to the stand or wall. I put straps around the base to secure it to the stand that supports the weight of the TV so that children don't accidentally tip the TV over. I bought a set of straps (Velcro with Buckle) at Home Depot for about $5 which I used on another LCD TV with great results. In fact, they worked great and better than some other products advertised over the Internet. They secured the TV firmly in place to avoid any tip overs.

The TV looks great in the gloss piano black and is slimmer than the older model Sony LCD TV's. I hope to have the TV for a long time.

Rating :

Very Good value

This is a great TV. The picture quality is great right out of the box and even better after some adjustments. The low profile design, while not quite as slim as the newest offerings from Samsung, is still very slim without paying a huge premium. This TV has a bigger screen than my previous 42" Panasonic plasma but actually feels smaller in the room. The TV works well with my other Bravia components.
CONS: This TV didn't get 5 stars mainly for nitpicky reasons. First, while the Amazon VOD feature is great, I don't really see the point of the sluggish widgets. I'm not really sure that the online features are worth the price premium. The TV's sound, while OK, is not great. There is only one HDMI jack on the back, the rest are on the side. While this is convenient, it can be ugly. Finally, this TV will not allow the Sony Soundbars to mount on the stand. Soundbars will mount to the W Series and XBR Series but not Z Series.
Overall though, despite these minor flaws, I highly recommend this TV.

Rating :

Great TV... IF You Get The Right Manufacture Date

Go for the Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-46XBR9 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV, Black - I wish I would have. The price difference is negligible now compared to when I purchased my 46Z. With the XBR9 you get better built in sound, better backlight technology, and the speakers are hidden - taking an inch of the height of the bezel/TV. Not to mention you might be less likely to get the flashlight effect and uneven backlight that I did.

Luckily in this case I didn't purchase from Amazon; (1) I had a special deal and (2)having to return 2 units to - you know who: 'blue' - was a hassle but getting three shipped from Amazon would have been more frustrating.

So here is my review for the 46" Z - the third one I tried.

The Bravia LCD TV Z series are far superior to others in similar class and price range. Sony has provided some fantastic features in this model; in fact, most of the specs are identical to the XBR9s!

With the Bravia Engine 3 processor and Motionflow 240Hz refresh rate, fast panning and action scenes are rendered smooth and clean. The exceptional contrast ratio and real time enhancer provide detail in the darkest shadows and deep blacks that rival plasma screens. Coupled with the ambient light sensor which automatically adjusts the contrast and brightness levels to deliver a great picture in any lighting.

The award-winning XROSS media bar is the easiest, most user-friendly menu navigation available on any TV. For a unit with so many features the XROSS is essential for finding content and configurations with ease. If you have ever used a PS3, the Bravia menus will be very familiar to you, If not, you needn't worry about navigating the TVs functions as XROSS is very intuitive and easy to master.

Sony's Bravia link makes one button viewing a reality (when using compatible Sony components); want to watch a DVD or Blu-Ray? Just insert the disc in a Sony player and the TV as well as A/V receiver will power on, tune to the correct input, and adjust the audio and screen settings for optimal movie viewing.

The included remote will automatically and seamlessly control all of your Bravia Link devices (Blu-Ray, DVD, Home theater surround, PS3, HD radio, and A/V receiver)

The Bravia's ethernet port is your doorway to unlimited entertainment and painless firmware updates. Provided with the Sony W, Z and XBR series is access to free and subscription based streaming content not available on other TVs.
-Free, [...] streaming radio without interruptions.
-Exclusive free Sony content including trailers, videos and music - currently featuring a collection of full length, high quality, classic music videos by Michael Jackson.
-Amazon video on demand service in HD. IMO much better than pay-per-view.
-Netflix streaming HD video- although doesn't currently support search and is limited to your "watch Instantly" queue.
-Youtube, eHow.com, epicurious.com, and several other built in widgets to access online content and rss feeds.

I have always been a Sony devotee, so I am a bit biased and stuck with this model (2 exchanges to get a defect free screen) when most buyers would have changed brands.

I must admit that I was rather particular in my expectations for the video quality. Most people would not even notice what I called defects in this model - I am a photographer and graphic designer so I have a trained eye for visual appearance and very picky about how a display performs. The actual problem that I encountered has been documented in several Sony and Samsung models but is common to all LCD screens as far as I can tell.

I spent a lot of time and energy unpacking, mounting, configuring, tweaking, contacting Sony support and ultimately repackaging 2 units for return/exchange. I guess the adage, third times' a charm applied in my case.

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1. A 46-inch 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content
2. Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control Dynamic Backlight Control creates a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1
3. Unique Sony technologies to reduce visual noise, improve color, and sharpen overall image detail
4. Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
5. BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules

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 theatre 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 :

love it great tv for the price

this tv is awesome its good on the pocket to, picture is great if u have hd sources regular sd channels look kinda grainy but i figured it was normal, only issue i have found is the software update you will need for the hd inputs they just stop working after time but you can call sony and they will send u a usb drive u just plug into your tv, i picked this tv up for 750 +tax not a bad investment i have a ps3 hooked through the hdmi and it looks awesome and the bravia sync is definetly cool to use with the ps3 i can use my tv remote on the ps3 with the sync, overall if your looking for a good tv for everyday watching/gaming i recomend this one...i gave it a 4 instead of 5 because the hdmi ports issue should have been resolved by sony instead of me figuring out what happened by researching it otherwise it would of gotten a 5

Rating :

Excellent television

After years upon years of using a standard definition telvision, I decided to foray into the world of HDTV. I was on a budget, and this item not only delivered on budget, but also on quality!

My friend has a more expensive Bravia at his home, but there are virtually no differences from either of our sets of eyes. The only differences would be the lack of some features, such as Picture-in-Picture, and a couple other minor features I don't usually see many people use.

Blu-ray discs look sharp and beautiful, as do games. Blacks and colors look excellent. I feel like I am looking at a computer screen, and indeed, I can connect my computer to the television and use it as an extended monitor. It looks stunning when I do this.

3 HDMI inputs simplify use, though I am somewhat disappointed that Bravia link doesn't seem to work with my "fat" PS3. But it's not a deal-breaker.

For under $1000, this television is definitely worth a purchase if you have some extra cash laying around and are looking to jump into the world of HD!

Rating :

Really nice TV

This is a fantastic HDTV. I buy this brand because Sony has many years in the market, besides the prestige that all Sony Electronics have. Just look very good when comparing televisions at the stores, Sony has the most natural images, is neither very bright and not very dark, it's perfect! please buy a Sony will not be sorry.. One more thing.. It is light weight and very easy to move around..

Rating :

Excellent Quality, Excellent Price

Did tons of research before deciding on this 46" model. Video quality is superb, does excellent is most all scenarios, ok in low light scenarios. For those of us that want the video image to look a very specific way, the settings menu is very intuitive, and does lend one to go into a great deal of manual adjustments. For those out there who are a little Tech challenged, fear not, very, very easy pre-set settings are available, and TV works fine right out of the box. Audio is good not great, but to be fair this is true for almost every HD TV, especially in this price range for a 46". I've have not owned this set long enough to rate durability, but based on my experience with Sony products, I'm not losing any sleep over any potential issue, we all know Sony makes quality electronics. Still very excited about the purchase, verify satisfied customer. Will update review if anything changes, but as of right now, no hesitation in giving this TV 5 stars.

Rating :

Crashes, Electronic problems

The set crashed 3 months after purchase. It was repaired, then crashed after 2 months. When it crashes, I am no longer able to receive any channel. The controls fail to work - not only the remote, but also the manual controls on the side of the set. I am only able to turn the set on and off with no picture, no sound. I am very disapppointed in Sony as I previously associated them with quality.

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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 :

Worth the money

I researched TVs through Consumer's Review, and talked to salesmen at Best Buy. All agreed this was one of the best pictures out there. The splurge was worth it. Super Bowl and Olympics have never been so great!

Rating :

absolutely amazing!

I am completely satisfied with this tv. it meets and exceeds every expectation i had for it. if you dont care about the price, i would recommend this tv to anyone. it truely is the best one out there

Rating :

A Very Good HD TV

Having been using my old big box 27" Sony for 20 years, when it comes time to upgrade, I chose the same name brand. The 46XBR8 that I've got for over 5 weeks, shows off as an excellent TV. As it is rated in the Consumer Reports (Both March 2010 and December 2009) as the number one TV in the 46 inches class, I agree all that is true. The pictures are clear, images sharp and colors bright. It even works, with no sharpness reduction, with my old indoor antenna. However I had to subscribe to the wired FiOS from a promotion as well as more channels, the high definition images from the air proved to be a bit better, I attributed that to the Sony TV itself. The images are dazzlingly beautiful, when I watched the 2010 Vancouver, they are stunningly attractive with my old antenna reception alone. Just amazing!

The OneCall is very reliable. They are courteous and professional. Never ask you to insure or pay extra. It was promptly delivered in three days. Their delivery message is constantly updated so you know the where about and status of the order. Lastly, the local delivery company has a care and polite driver who even kindly helped me carry and move the item into my living room, when the paper agreement mentioned curb side drop off only.

Amazon is the best to order, when I want to order anything again.

Rating :

No regrets at all!

I love everything about my new TV! Not only is the backlit LED the best-of-the-best for LCDs, but Sony's Triluminos RGB LEDs are even better than the standard state-of-the-art LED backlighting!

Sure, it was expensive, and I probably could have been happy with a cheaper TV, but I have no regrets opting for the top-of-the-line Bravia.

The menus and on-screen graphics are top-notch - super user-friendly, especially if you have PS3 experience.

The number of inputs for composite, component, and HDMI cables is outstanding, especially compared to the Samsungs that we were also considering. I used one of those inputs to link to my computer's video card; WOW what a huge improvement over my old 32" Philips CRT!! HDMI is such an improvement over S-Video!!

I am very satisfied with the 46" size; people say you never regret going bigger, but the next-size-up XBR8 cost an *extra* $1k ... and that box probably wouldn't have fit in my car (the 46" did, with seats folded flat; we bought it locally, not on Amazon).

Rating :

Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR8 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV

Although this TV is the 2008 model (design). It is a better TV all the way around when comparing it to the 2009's and 10's.
The design of the side (end) speakers is great for stereo separation. The fact that it has triluminous LED backlight(s) is a plus all the way around as well.
Only one (largest one)of the "NEW' Sony TV's use the LED technology which is superior to the Fluorescent tubes in most LCD TV's.
You just can't beat the colors on this 2008 model

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1. A 40-inch, 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content
2. Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces judder and sharpens fast-moving images for a crisp, more natural picture for unprecedented motion detail in sports, movies and games
3. The built-in BRAVIA Internet Video feature allows you to access select on-demand entertainment available through your broadband connection--view hit movies, TV shows, music videos, YouTube, streaming internet radio and more
4. Select and personalize your entertainment experience with widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV that provide you access to the latest news, weather, stock information, and much more
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 40-Inch Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W5100. 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 :

great tv and apparently fleetingly great price

I did A LOT of LCD HD research and had been watching this tv in my Amazon cart for a while at the ~$960 price then it suddenly dipped to $794 early Feb '10 so I jumped. Glad I did - a few days later it went back up and has been up since. Aside from that, it's a great tv - the internet widgets are fun though you'll want the fastest internet you can get. I have the "economy" from Comcast and it's a bit tedious waiting for things to load.

I agree with the review that the very corners of the lcd panel are darker, but it takes a super critical eye to see - honestly I would never have noticed if I had not been looking for it. Otherwise it's crystal clear - I was enthralled with every Olympic event I watched on it and I don't even care about the Olympics!

The price will probably go down in a few months with the new 2010s coming out. I would def recommend this tv to others.

Rating :

Nice TV

This TV has a very good picture, almost like a printout to paper (provided you give it a quality image). It has several inputs, I can plug almost anything into it (PC Monitor cable, HDMI, RCA, SVideo, USB).

I hooked the HDMI input to my computer but there is a smal delay which can be annoying when interacting with programs like games. I have not tried the PC input but it may solve that problem. Also, if you use the HDMI setting for a PC you have to set the TV picture setting to Actual Pixels rather than the default or the screen will get clipped on all 4 sides.

I paid $749 at the Sony store in the mall.

Rating :

Great TV set for a good price

Great TV set. Great picture and sound quality. It is very simple to use is at well.

Rating :

Great Experience, Picture and Sound

This is not just a TV. With the features available you can; easily find whats on or coming up using the XrossMediaBar [...], simply connect to Amazon/Netflix/Youtube and other Internet video sources (does require some easy setup steps), onscreen widgets for weather/twitter/flickr and more from Yahoo are easily shown/hidden once configured, other options for auto on/off and the Bravia Sync for HDMI connected devices make using the TV a lot of fun.

The picture is excellent. Sound from the builtin speakers is really good for a TV alone. The XrossMediaBar is easy to get the hang of and makes the amount of features and settings easy to manuever compared to other style menus. A TV that can do all this can seem complicated but the basics are simple to control and if you want to do more its not as tedious as other sets.

As for looks, I haven't seen a set that looks better. The thin smoke gray bezel is different than what most sets look like with their large black frames. This set looks stylish but simple and really great hanging on the wall or sitting on a stand.

Rating :

Perfect Bedroom or Secondary HDTV

I purchased this 40" SONY HDTV on 2/7/2010 and it has performed way better than I expected. It was hooked up as my bedroom secondary HDTV, to the same DISH Network receiver (VIP612) as my primary 52" SONY in the rec room, nextdoor. This is the 2009 Bravia 3 model which you now should get from $750 to $900 through Amazon or local stores as they try to make room for the new 2010 models......An excellent value for this size HDTV. I was able to hook it directly into the DISH receiver via RGB Component Video and A/V Audio output jacks. I used 24 foot cables with no loss of quality. The bonus was that I could use the same Satellite remote control to operate either TV without changes and that the SONY remotes are essentially the same. I really wasn't looking for Internet/Games hookups, but it's nice to know they are there if the bedroom becomes an office/den.

Pros: Picture Quality Exellent(via HDMI or RGB component)
Cost: Now should be under $900
Ease-of-Use Remote and HDTV menus are simple for setup and use
Setup: Do-it-yourself....no help needed
Dimensions/Weight: 47 1/2"W x 23 1/2"H x 3"D and 40 lbs - easy to relocate
Cons: Sound is good for bedroom....add external speakers for better freq range
if needed. Desk mount does not swivel......wall mount possible

I would also suggest some type of backlighting behind the set...as the picture is
very bright in a dark bedroom. Sony does a good job in ensure there is minimal glare off the front screen.





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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 :

Excellent Buy! Value for Money!

This was the first time I was ordering such a big ticket item online. I had no issues with the shipping and the product was well packaged. The television was easy to setup and works like a dream. Excellent picture quality and good sound. Excellent value for money.

Rating :

Great purchase

I could not be happier with this TV. Even I, the lowest tech wise person in the world,could easily assemble the unit, put it in the cabinet, follow the directions to program the channels, and found remote user friendly. The picture is great and the sound is very good. I needed a TV that would fit into my exsisting cabinet and this one is perfect. The price was around the same as I found in town, however no one here had them in stock. I got this TV in under a week's time. More than satisfied with this TV.

Rating :

Review of Sony Bravia TV

I'm impressed with the TV to date. I've used the TV for approx. two weeks and it's impressive. It's a 720, but the clarity of the picture is excellent. Need to adjust the "sound" occasionally, probably as a result of the various signals. I'm hoping "Tech support" will not be needed. Sony produces excellent televisions and I recommend this model.

Rating :

Very happy customer .

I was surprised at how quickly I received the TV. It was new and is working exactly as expected.

Rating :

Feature packed great starter HDTV

Getting a new HDTV can be as tough a decision as a buying new computer. Comparing all of the specifications, brands and sale prices every weekend can be daunting. Two rules: Never pay full price and always choose quality over quantity(size in this case.)

I purchased this TV during the holidays as a gift for myself. There have been a few "deals" below $300 on 32" sets from different companies. I knew those would be inferior products and I was torn between this and its brother 504 model. I ultimately determined that the 504 was a special holiday version made probably made with a few cheaper components for a better profit margin and ordered this online from WallyWorld for 449, during the long site to store wait the price dropped to 399. I was credited the difference very easily with a phone call, and received the same rebate last week. The reason for ordering online was due to a 20% off promo (see rule #1.)

ONE ISSUE. The set I received has a little damage to the box. It didn't do anything cosmetically to the set, but there was an issue with the picture. In a couple of areas, there was a slightly lighter dark gray area when is should be black. When I noticed this at home, I was pretty perturbed. Especially after waiting 10 days. To determine whither to return or exchange, I scoured the internet for a term and prevalence and for it was called clouding, but was only in reference to much older LED TVs. I believe it was due to the handling, not build quality. My replacement set is perfect!

If you are a tech person and want a big bang for your pick this is the way to go. There are many features that are not very common in 32" 720p sets such as: nice display adjustment (including backlight) treble, bass and balance audio adjustment and Picture in Picture(only when using PC and TV:There are NOT two tuners!) Don't hesitate to pull the trigger when you find this at the right price. 5 stars!

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