Editorial Review :

Looking for a TV for your den, bedroom or home office? The Sony KDL-40EX500 40" 1080p LCD TV may be exactly what you're looking for. Its 40" diagonally measured screen straddles the line between midsize and large sets. If you'll be viewing it from about five to ten feet away you'll find you're close enough to enjoy a good-sized picture but far enough away that you can enjoy the image without noticing the individual pixels that create it.

Factory Supplied Accesories
Remote Control RM-YD034 With Batteries (AAA x 2) 
AC Power Cord (Attached) 
8 x M5X16 Screws (4 For Pedestal; 4 For Neck) 
Table Top Stand (Assembly Required)
Quick Setup Guide 
Operating Instructions 
Warranty Card 
1-Year Sony Parts and Labor Warranty (90-Days For Commercial Use)

Package Includes:
1)  5PC HDTV Hook Up TV Kit
2)  Ultimate Performance TV/LCD Screen Cleaning Kit
3) 9 Outlet Superior Surge Protector Suppressor Full 3 Line Surge Protection
4) This extremely low profile wall mount supports all 46 Inch LCD and Plasma TVs . The slim wall plate keeps the screen close to the wall for a very discreet installation that is perfect for boardrooms, digital signage, or home theaters. The mount includes everything you need for installation, including easy-align brackets and a unique wall plate that can be mounted to a single wood stud, two wood studs, or concrete.

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1. 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel
2. DMex ? compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades
3. BRAVIA® Sync? (HDMI-CEC)
4. Enhanced XMB? with 3D graphics incl. TV Guide
5. HDMI? x2, HD Component x2, PC Input

Editorial Review :

Ready for HD done the Sony way? Sony's KDL-46V4100 brings 1080p picture quality home with amazing, Sony-exclusive features like the XMB (Xross Media Bar®) with 3D graphics, DMex capability so you can add functionality to your TV, and picture quality technologies like ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancer) and BRAVIA Engine 2™. Add to that a sophisticated, piano black design, 24p capability so you can get the most out of the movies you watch on Blu-ray and DVD, 4 HDMI™ inputs along with three other HD-capable connections, and what you have is a television that can bring dreams to life.

Customer Review :

Great Service and value

The original order was out of stock but the retailer upgraded to a newer model with more features at no extra cost. Was delivered on schedule. TV has a great picture with many nice features. I am still having a problem viewing a slideshow from USB source but am making progress. I recommend this product and retailer.

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Poor Picture quality, I can't believe it's a Sony!

This is my first Sony TV set (KDL46V4100). My wife and I chose it mainly because of Sony's reputation.
We loved it so much at the beginning. But couple days after I took it home, I noticed every time I turn on the TV, only on HD channels, there are many black spots on the picture, especially on people's faces. After one hour or so, those black spots gradually disappeared. I am not sure if this is due to the cold weather. But this is Sony! It should not need warm up! My old Panasonic and Hitachi do not need, at least.

I visited sony's website and did a firmware update. It doesn't help. Since it's still under warranty, I am going to call Sony for repair/replacement, or return it to Best Buy.

Every thing else is good. But poor picture quality is enough to get this Sony a 1-star. Unbelievable!

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Great experience with Sony service

So far, my experience with Sony's KDL-46V4100 has been very good. Picture is excellent, after about 4 months I have had no problems.

The only dilemma I had was user error - at first I had some older DVD players which would not function on the Composite input to the TV. I finally had Sony service come out to show me that my older players, even though they had composite output, were not compatible with this television (duh). But, I had one newer player than worked just fine. Service could have charged me $100 for the visit, but they didn't, the technician was patient with my ignorance.

So I would rate my local service provider for Sony very highly. Quite a shocker.

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Great TV

I checked reviews on a lot of LCD TVs and tried 2 others (Samsung and Sanyo) before getting and keeping this Sony - I've had it for about 8 months now. I had an old sound system that needed RCA phono plug inputs, which the Sony has (Samsung didn't) - when this TV was on sale for $788 I figured I'd spring for a Sony and am glad I did. The picture quality is excellent (the Sanyo had green blacks), sound is good without the sound system, and the TV Guide feature is great since I only use antenna. HD is excellent and Std resolution shows are good too - better than the other two. Old black and white shows are true b/w. Others have said Sony quality is not what it used to be, but I've not had that experience - this is a fine TV.

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What a great surprise!

I ordered this tv a few weeks ago because it was on sale and the shipping was going to be free for it. I had been searching around for the best deal on a quality tv for months now, and finally pulled the trigger on this one after i had done some research. To my surprise, before the day that the tv was supposed to be sent, i received a call from Home Theater Systems saying that they no longer make this tv anymore and that they would upgrade me to a current model for free. I was immediately shipped the VE5 46 Inch Bravia with everything updated such as refresh rate, more HDMI ports, and everything else. Turned out to be a $2,000 dollar tv for less than half the price. Quite a steal in my book.

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1. Color: Silver
2. Universal fits 32" to 63" LCD and Plasma Tv's
3. Tilt Feature: -15°
4. Weight capacity: 165 lbs
5. High Quality Wall Mount for your Home

Editorial Review :

This is Angle Adjustable Wall Bracket for LCD Plasma. This Flat Wall Mount supports any 32" to 63" flat panel screen and plasma TVs up to 165 lb weight. The slim wall plate keeps the screen close to the wall for a very discreet installation that is perfect for boardrooms, digital signage, or home theaters. The mount includes simple to align brackets and a unique wall plate that can be mounted to a single wood stud, two wood studs, or concrete. Easy to install. High Quality Toughened Steel,Scratch resistant surface,Silver Finish. Tilt adjustment system offers either fixed 0 degree position or fixed 15 degree downward tilt. Fits most large flat panel plasma and LCD TVs 32-65". Supports up to 165 lbs / 75 kgs. Mounting bolts and screws included. Fits to 32~63inch

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1. 60" Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)
2. SXRD Technology, WEGA Engine HD System, Cinema Black Pro
3. Warranty Details: 1 Year Parts and Labor

Editorial Review :

60" Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) SXRD Technology, WEGA Engine HD System, Cinema Black Pro 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio 120 Watt Lamp Cinemotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown CableCARD Slot and ATSC Integrated Tuner HDMI Connections, 3 i.LINK Connections, Component Video Connection, Control-S In/Outputs Optical Digital Audio Output, PC Inputs, 6 Audio Inputs, Audio Output, 3 Composite Inputs 1080i Native Resolution, 1920 x 1080 Pixels SRS TruSurround XT Equipped, S-Master Digital Amplifier, Steady Sound, Dolby Digital Twin-View (Picture in Picture) Memory Stick Media Viewer/Memory Stick Media Slot Qualia Pure RED Color Reproduction Audio Power Output: 30 Watts Total (15W x 2), Audio Mute Feature Full Range Speaker Size: 3.25", 4 Speakers 3 S-Video Inputs Simulated Surround, Sound Modes: Dynamic, Clear Voice, Natural, Speaker On/Off Auto Channel Programming, Channel Jump, Channel Label, Channel Skip/Add Parental Control (V-Chip), Power Save Mode: Standard, Reduced Advanced Iris, Advanced Video Menu, Auto Adjustment (PC), Auto White Balance Black Corrector: High, Medium, Low, Off 3D Digital Comb Filter, Detail Enhancer, Digital Texture Enhancer Direct Digital II Circuitry, DRC MultiFunction Circuitry, DRC Palette Presets Dynamic Focus Circuitry, Dynamic Picture Processor, ErgoBright Technology Tuner: ATSC, 8VSB, NTSC, Clear QAM, CableCARD QAM Game Mode, Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro Multiple Language Display: English, Spanish, French Program Guide Access, Power Save Mode: Standard, Reduced Programmable Timer, Sleep Timer (15, 30, 45, 60, 90 Minutes, OFF), 2-Event Timer Dimensions: 66" W x 39.75" H x 20.25" D Weight: 112.48 lbs. Sony KDSR60XBR1 Warranty Details 1 Year Parts and Labor

Customer Review :

Very Disappointed again in Sony

I purchased this television 15 months ago from AFEES. Now I see I paid too much. Too bad they only back their purchases for one year. After intermitant use, mine stopped operating by displaying a flashing light indicating it may come on, but never does. For the time it did work, it seemed loud when powering up when I turned it on. I thought that was normal since it was new. Now I have a monument in my living room with a blank screen. Once again Sony has let me down. That's twice in three months. UPDATE... The technician replaced the $400 lamp and brought the TV back to life. Since then, I've waited for additional parts to correct the bright yellow appearance of my picture with large fuzzy rings and a lack of all reds and blues. The hits just keep on coming.

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GREAT SHARP PICTURE BUT......

This is picture perfect TV, I always loves SONY TV'S and I always buy SONY brand comes to buy TV'S most my life. I bought 42" wide screen HDTV last year model,around (SEP/2005) for my bedroom. love it!..Great TV & picture ,Bought it for $1600.00 was $2300 when came out I got it real good price. I wait awhile.. Had a problems with it. SONY manufacture relies it. And fix the problem with up dating the soft wear in TV, as he trip to my house. But I want to upgrade my living TV to this new model...Picture is the greatest TV in the store. But 2 things about this TV . NO subwoofer for such as high end TV! They pull that out! So means ,U have to spend another $500 or more for surround sound system .Plus another $500 for TV stand to get some BOOM...second: damn price. $4300??????? Is to high for lame speakers & size ...I just want to wait till around fall ,price comes down around $3000 then buy it ...so I use the rest of the money i saved for surround sound and stand.... is to much money for not such as high solid unit right now..Anyway I cant wait price goes down. & U should too.. Just wait a few months.. But picture part is crystal clean & sharp 1080p. Just Imagine buy this TV buy fall in right price, & hook up surround sound system with BLU-RAY DVD player...ahhh.. I would quit my job for a month and sit in front this TV 24 hours. :)

UP-DATE 6/11/06
Going to NEW model of this 60"XBR hit the store in almost end of this summer, Dose have better picture quality & better compact design, go to "Sonystyle.com" for more info. So better an wait then sorry!!



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1080p TV, is that right?

I purchased this TV April 2006. The TV was advertised as 1080p capable. Salesperson in a store said that it can show 1080p resolution pictures. He also said that I can watch movies in 1080p resolution where Blue-ray player is available. I have waited for the devices to be available at stores and finally bought a PlayStation 3 which has Blue-ray drive equipped. I connected the PS3 to this SONY KDS-R60XBR1 TV with Blue-Ray Movie put in the player by HDMI cable. I was frustrated by realizing this TV is not an actual 1080p TV. I called SONY. They say KDS-R60XBR1 is not a 1080p TV but 1080p display. SONY said that it just shows pictures that look like 1080p pictures. How can a TV with 1080p capability and 1080p term in the upfront not show any 1080p resolution pictures? Be careful this TV is not a 1080p TV. It's a 1080p display which the screen output may look like 1080p TV by their definitions. It sure does not make senses at all to me.

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Sony stands behind it

Yes, the optical block failed - which seems like a common issue with this model. If you own this TV you'll recognize the problem when everything starts to look greenish-yellow. Anyway, Sony has extended the warranty to cover this problem and sent out a repairman to replace it without any cost to me. It's a pretty significant repair, since they replace essentially the entire guts of the TV. Very good experience.

Kudos to SONY for doing the right thing for their customers, even in this economy and when so many other companies would simply walk away.



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FATAL DESIGN FLAW!

The Light Engine/optical block of this TV has a fatal design flaw. it is the subject of a class action lawsuit against Sony. The picture may look great at first by gradually begins to fail, producing the dreaded "green blob." I have had the light engine replace 4 times with no success. Do a google search on sxrd green blob class action. Stay away from this TV!

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