1. 10-bit 16:9 Full HD 1080p Panel (1920x1080 resolution): Picture Frame Styling/Distinctive Brushed Metal Finish
2. 24p True Cinema (24p Input Capability via HDMI)
3. Live Color Creation system with WCG-CCFL backlight
4. 3 HDMI; 1 S-Video input; 2 Component Video; 3 Composite Video Inputs; 1 RS232 Control; 1 Digital Audio Output; 1 PC Video Input; 1 PC Audio Input
5. 1,800:1 on-screen contrast ratio

Customer Review :

Outstanding Picture and Sound

I've had this TV for almost 8 months and am as happy with it as I was the day it was set up. The picture is wonderful and the sound very pleasing. There is no pixelating from fast image movement. The frame is brushed metal and narrow enough that the set doesn't stick out. Very beautiful. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this TV again.

My only regret is that I didn't buy the 46" which in retrospect would have fit the room well.

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Expensive but worth it

We don't have blu-ray or HD. We use an upsampling DVD player (sony $99) with this TV and have been very pleased with its performance. Images are crisp and the color is excellent.

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First time big purchase over internet

All went vary smooth, had no problems with delivery, or the seller. The price was great and the Sony TV is the best, easy menus and great color and picture. The speakers are not that good, knew that from previous reviews, but plan on getting home theater sound system soon.

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Great picture unless you are a basketball fan

All of the reviews which praise the picture on the model are right. While the refresh rate (60hz) does cause blurring on fast motion, the only time I notice it is on basketball games. If you are a basketball fanatic, then you will probably want a 120hz model. Otherwise, this one is just fine.

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Tickled Pink

When you buy a Sony, you are buying quality. This is my second Sony TV set. I have been viewing the TV with rooftop antenna for almost six weeks now and I'm still in awe at the picture quality. My next purchase will be a Sony DVD HD recorder to compliment my new HD TV. I can not omit mentioning J & R music and Computers (this is my second purchase with them) for their efficient and quick service.

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1. Vivid, high-definition, slim-chassis LCD projection television with 42-inch screen and ATSC (HDTV) tuner; 47.2 x 32.2 x 15.1 inches (W x H x D)
2. Lightweight design with bright, high-contrast screen; CableCARD compatibility removes the need for a separate digital cable box
3. 3.28 million dots resolution for stunning detail and clarity; fixed-pixel display and constant light prevent image flicker
4. CineMotion 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal removes redundant video information to display a film-frame-accurate picture from movie sources
5. WEGA Engine system keeps images in the digital domain; an optical engine ensures high resolution, corner to corner

Customer Review :

New bulb within 2 years!!!

I wouldnt buy one of these. I just replaced the bulb after less than 3 years of use. It is between $120 and $180 for the bulb. RIDICULOUS!! Picture and sound are good, but who can afford this much maintenance on a flippin TV for cryin out loud!!

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You might get a few good years out of it.

I paid A LOT of money for this tv 4 years ago, so I expected it to last. Last it is not. The screen is slowing being covered in blue. The cause is unknown to us and to Sony and cannot be fixed, so the only suggestion Sony will give is to replace it. Which when we can no longer stand it we will do, but it will not be replaced with another Sony...ever again. Be aware that we are not the only ones with this problem in fact we've heard of much worse cases than ours with this tv. In fact Sony has actually had people purchase replacement bulbs and other stuff that does NOT fix the problem and sticks the customer with the cost of the replacement merchandise!
My review on this tv...buy a different one and from another company with better customer service!

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DO NOT BUY

I've had this TV for about 4 years now. I would give it 0 stars if Amazon would let me!!! The right side of the tv has blue streaks all over it and it is covered in blue dots all over the tv set!!! When I contacted sony about the problem i was told i could purchase the repair kit BUT it would cost anywhere from 700-1000 dollars for someone to install it for me?? I could not believe it!! The optic block went out on this tv just a few weeks after the warranty ended! DO NOT buy this product!! There is no point in me getting it fixed when i could buy another 42 in tv for under the 700 dollars it would cost to fix! I will never buy another sony tv again. Bad company that created a product with problems but refuses to fix them.

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4 Years 1 Blub

So far so good i have the Sony 42 rear projection.(kdf42w655) I am the type of person to fall asleep with the tv on and its been 4 years same first bulb, no blue spots and a great picture.

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Timing, timing, timing ..

It is Oct 2009 and I have decided to take a few minutes to vent and share personal frustrations re my experience with Sony. I am feeling defeated from having spent countless hours on the ever popular 'blue haze/cloud/dot reality nightmare show' of my Sony KDL-42WE655 Projection TV screen which I purchased on sale for $2400 in Oct 2004. In this instance, my once 4 year extended warranty which I had purchased through Best Buy as insurance against unforeseen potential major repair issues such as this expired last Oct. I am informed the optical block/engine is leaking and needs replaced at a cost of approx $1100 of which is only a temporary fix to an ongoing defective problem. Sony's Extended Warranty Service terminated Dec 2008 for a KNOWN manufacturer flaw which was apparently posted on their website and communicated in writing via letter to all owners potentially affected - I personally did NOT receive the letter and found that curious? I have had much discussion with various people in the electronics field, service techs and have read countless blogs. So I contacted Sony in hopes of getting it fixed beyond their warranty deadline. Well, I was reminded many times that the warranty period ended; however, I persisted further and spoke with a supervisor who offered me a hint of hope(with no further negotiation I'm told) is as follows:

(a) Sony to pay $300 toward the repair only after I show proof via diagnostics from an authorized Sony Service Center which is 1/2 of the $300 already but can be applied toward the repair -OR- (b) Sony to give me a discount toward a new Sony TV - minimal it is and from a TV of their choice delivered to me by truck. This second option is not without a small catch attached as I must physically remove the serial number (tab) off the back of my current TV and send it to them to get the 'deal' and by doing so it would take my TV out-of-service obviously restricting me from getting it repaired on my own - well, I don't think so! I currently have no plans. I encourage any response to this matter from anyone having current knowledge, experience (positive or negative) and/or thoughts or suggestions on how or if I should proceed further. Their 1/4 offer of the cost of the repair just doesn't sit well with me and I think that is their aim to get me to bite the bullet. Truthfully, I am sick of it but there is a principal here and I have read about Sony being in Litigation regarding this very issue. So for now I am going to sit tight and keep my ears and eyes open. I believe there may be further recourse but not sure I want to hassle with it. Sony has marked my file and is awaiting a response from me - don't know of a timeline (if any) on this.

Over the years I have purchased Sony TV's having been the best of the best. This experience has left me numb and when it comes to Sony expressing how they stand behind their products well, maybe in lip service! I want action and fairness and still want this matter resolved. TIMING is everything.. IF only I had received that letter.. IF the blue haze/cloud/dots on the screen had ONLY been more visable sooner.. guess I'm a little late, so they say. Timing, timing, timing. IF Sony would just make exception here and extend a warranty that they already extended due to an admitted error/defect? C'mon!







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1. Vivid, high-definition, slim-chassis LCD projection television with 50-inch screen and ATSC (HDTV) tuner; 54.1 x 36.5 x 17.8 inches (W x H x D)
2. Lightweight design with bright, high-contrast screen; CableCARD compatibility removes the need for a separate digital cable box
3. 3.28 million dots resolution for stunning detail and clarity; fixed-pixel display and constant light prevent image flicker
4. CineMotion 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal removes redundant video information to display a film-frame-accurate picture from movie sources
5. WEGA Engine system keeps images in the digital domain; an optical engine ensures high resolution, corner to corner

Customer Review :

BEST PICTURE

COMES WITH MEDIA CARD SLOT, LARGE SCREEN, SPEAKERS ON SIDE. PICTURE QUALITY IS AMAZING!! I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH.

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Optical Block Problem

After about 4 years now I have replaced the most expensive bulb in the world twice now. Not what I expected. Now this TV has an Optical Block probelm which means that I see a Blue Splat on the bottom right hand corner and also many tiny blue dots all over the screen. Sony acknowledges this defect and has offered to fix it or have me pick from a select list of TV's for a large discount. So be sure to call them if you have this problem.

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Please don't waste your money

The Sony WEGA LCD projection TV's have a well known optical block issue that doesn't present itself immediately and in most instances not until the warranty has expired. Sony is aware of the problem and will not provide a recall. The cost to replace the optical block is approximately $1,200.00. Since Sony won't provide an honorable repair for the TV, please don't spend your hard earned money on a TV that will be unusable within 24 months like we did.

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It was nice until the optical block went bad...

I got this TV in November 2004, and now 5 years later, started seeing blue dots all over the screen. I was not aware that there was an optical block issue on this model until now... Disappointing to be sure. My extended warranty has expired last year, and I didn't purchase a new one.

Just called Sony, and they would not offer any discount for a repair. I inquired about the price of the optical block (just the part, not the labor), and they quoted $562.
They did offer 4 TVs at what appears to be a good discount, so now I have 14 days to decide. Not sure what to do. Here are the TVs in case anyone is interested:
KDL-40VE5 $500
KDL-52VE5 $875
KDL-52XBR9 $1150
KDL-46W5100 $700

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DONT BUY THESE TVS- RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS THEY DONT TELL YOU!!!

I purchased this exact TV only a 60 inch in 2004 and that was the beginning of my troubles. Let me tell you why simply it is not cost effective to purchase this tv even if it is FREE: Dont do it. This is why.

1. These are multiple class action law suits against Sony because all the LCDs they put out between 2003 to 2008 have bad parts, namely a big problem called the OPTICAL BLOCK. They new it and shipped them out anyway. It cost 1000 to 1500 to replace, but the kicker is all SONYs optical blocks for these TV are refurbished and subject to the same problems as the originals.

2. Blue or Green or Yellow Dots or lines begin to appear on your TV until you cant see your picture anymore. THis is what happens when the OPTICAL Block goes on these TVs. After being sued so many times, sony stopped making these rear projection TVs. Go to Google or Yahoo and search this phrase, "Blue dots on my sony lcd tv". There is more information than you want to read and all of it make me mad I purchase my tv in 2004 for 3500 bucks.

3. THey also dont tell you that every 1.5 years the picture lamp burns out and you have to replace it for a whooping 300 bucks a lamp. What a joke. I have have had to replace my 3 times. Sony says, well you watch the TV to much. The lamp is only designed to accomdate 10,000 hrs of viewing or whatever they said. But 300 bucks every 1.5 years is BS.

4. The picture sucks if you are not watching a HD Station or a movie. It is unreal how grainy and what this TV looks like when you get it home. Night and day.

DONT BUY THIS TV. DONT DO IT EVEN FOR FREE. CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF ON WEB AND SONY KNEW ALL ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS BUT COVERED THEM UP. These Tvs have so many problems the people selling their used TVs are the ones that SONY wheeled and dealed with. THey told me because they recongize their problem they would give me 50 percent off another Sony TV. NOT!!!!!

I would not sell this TV to anyone without telling them what they are getting into. Buying any sony rear projection TVs from they year 2003 to 2008 is bad news. Check out this link. Cut and paste it into your browser.

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1. Sony BRAVIA VE5-Series KDL-46VE5 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz Eco-friendly LCD HDTV
2. Sony Progressive Scan DVD Player
3. DVD Laser Lens Cleaner
4. 6ft Gold Tipped HDMI-HDMI Cable
5. Microfiber Shammy Cloth

Editorial Review :

Go green without sacrificing picture quality. Combining energy-saving features with quality picture performance, BRAVIA® VE5 Eco Series HDTVs make other televisions green with envy. The 46" VE5 boasts a high-efficiency HCFL backlight which provides outstanding image quality while exceeding ENERGY STAR® 3.0 requirements by over 55% in Home Mode. An integrated Presence Sensor detects if you've stepped away from your TV for awhile and shuts the picture off. A built-in LightSensor® automatically adjusts to your room's ambient light and lowers the brightness of the TV's backlight to conserve energy. Plus, enjoy Full HD 1080p picture quality and smooth motion with MotionflowTM 120Hz refresh rate technology.

KIT INCLUDES:
* SONY DVD PLAYER.
* DVD LENS CLEANER.
* HDMI-HDMI CABLE.
* SHAMMY CLOTH

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1. 10-bit 16:9 Full HD 1080p Panel (1920x1080 resolution)
2. 24p True Cinema (24p Input Capability via HDMI)
3. Live Color Creation system with WCG-CCFL backlight
4. Connections: 2 HDMI; 1 S-Video input; 2 Component Video; 3 Composite Video Inputs; 1 Digital Audio Output; 1 PC Video Input; 1 PC Audio Input
5. 1,800:1 on-screen contrast ratio

Customer Review :

Excellent TV

I just love this TV - this replaced a 32 Trinatron that was 8 years old. It was easy to setup and the picture quality is great. It works with all of my devices and was easy to hook up to my stereo.

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Everything I expected ...

from the description of the product. The TV is more than a TV, it is also a large screen monitor for my computer. The picture quality is high in HD, and is good in standard digital. The TV also has many other capabilities with picture and sound. I highly recommend it.

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Sony Bravia V-Series

This is one of the best tv's I've seen. High quality. Especially nice for olympic beach volleyball.

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9 months later.... have problems viewing channels... sigh.

sony can only give me another refurbished TV. I was disappointed. I was going to get another Sony LCD TV at smaller size since Sony is such a trusted brand. now switching to Samsung. Hope theirs is better.

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awesome tv...

TV was delivered on time and it was in the described condition... i am a sony fan and simply love the quality of sony tvs... i would defenitely recommend this tv!!

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