1. 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
2. BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
3. Motionflow 240Hz
4. Live Color Creation technology w/ WCG-CCFL backlight
5. USB to view photo/music/video

Editorial Review :

Experience powerful performance and superior design with the Sony BRAVIA XBR9 HDTV, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video1 capabilities that let you view select on-demand movies, TV shows, 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 :

sony bravia xbr series

hi,recently I bought Sony xbr9 40inch from amazon is good but it was not in original box which disappointed me. anyways, overall service was satisfactory.

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The Sony XBR series clealry dominates!

I found this TV on sale (delivered!)from Crutchfield for $899 so I jumped on it.
So glad I did because I was considering a Samsung LED for $1950 with the same
screen size and I still think the Sony picture looks just as good as the Samsung LED.
Everyone that see's it says "Wow, nice TV, how much??"

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Sony BRAVIA

The Bravia was delivered when promised in pristine condition by FedEx, so I was to do the unpacking and setup by myself. I had downloaded the PDF doc of the manual from Sony while waiting for delivery so was well prepared for the set up. Once I had the Comcast HD cable box and DVR HDMI cables connected it was only a matter of turning on the TV and following the on-screen instructions to complete the set up. Next, was setting up a You Tube account - we already had a NetFlix account, attaching the NETGEAR Home Theater Internet Connection Kit also purchased from amazon, and we were ready for HD TV and internet connection. After tweaking all the personal preferences regarding picture and sound, we were ready to enjoy this beautiful TV. Re the sound, we have the output from the TV going into a high-end stereo system so there is no problem with that. In essence, we are very happy with this package! The only down side is that we are watching more TV now than we should now.

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Warning : Failed after 1 year, If you have to have a Sony XBR then buy Extended Warranty or BUY another brand

Here's my story, hope someone can learn from my tragic mistake. Furthermore, I just realized the LCD panel is actually made by Samsung NOT Sony. If you buy a Sony TV; why is the LCD Panel (the most important and expensive part of the TV) is made in Korea by Samsung. The picture might be good but how long will it last.....for me it only lasted 1 year and 4 months. Also If you do a simple search on Amazon you will find that Amazon does not sell Sony XBR LCD TV directly anymore since I guess they have so many complaints from their customers on the Sony LCD TV. Go ahead look and see you can find Amazon selling Sony XBR LCD TV directly...Amazon actually refer you to another brand like LG or other brands when you are looking any Sony XBR LCD TVs.....and my Full Story below:

5/9/2010- I brought the Sony XBR series TV on Amazon about 1 year and 4 months ago and now the TV have failed. The picture quality was amazing until just yesterday the picture started to degrade and now it has green clouds and rainbows all over the pictures. I just call the Sony authorize tech service from they said it will cost me $75 for the in house service since it's out of warranty. They also said that if it's the LCD panels has failed then it would cost as much as the TV itself. This is my first LCD from Sony but I have 3 other Sony TVs- 1 30" Sony CRT, 1 47" XBR rear projection and 1 65" XBR rear projection TV. All the previous Sony TVs had no problem at all and I am still using the 65" rear projection TV. What happen to Sony's quality and reliability product? I guess it went to the same place as other first rated Japanese products like Toyota. They are just too busy on cutting cost and lower their reliabilities so they can rack in the billion dollars profit. So if you like the picture quality of Sony TVs; be advice to buy their extended warranty. I wish I did because if the LCD panel failed then my LCD TV is just a big 52" black picture frame hanging on the wall. If you really, really have to get a Sony XBR LCD TV then I would recommend to get 5 years extended warranty plan for $299-it will save you a lot of frustration. And after 5 years, you will probably do a upgrade anyway.

5/11/2010 update: Today the tech came and verified that the LCD panel has gone bad after 1 year and 4 months of service. In the tech's own words-the panel is a factory defect since it should not failed after just a little over a year of service and that I should call Sony and see they will reimburse the cost of the panel. I am so disappointed on the product since I did not just buy any Sony TV but the top of the line XBR series TV. I called Sony and told them the whole story but they just told me to fax all the documents -receipt and repair cost to Sony and they will evaluate it. I will wait and see what happen - but at this point I am really disappointed and frustrated with the whole thing! :-(


Update: 5/13/2010-Just received a call from Sony "Customer Relations" today. It's official-Sony don't stand behind their products. They will not pay for the cost of their defective LCD panel since it's out of warranty (1 year) after 1 year and 4 month of service. They just lost a loyal customer. No more Sony products in my house. Sony customer relations representative even has the nerve to offer me $900 reimbursement on a $$3517.75 repair cost. That's right-I will have to pay $2617.76 to fix my $2018.88 LCD TV. So if you buy a Sony TV and you have a defective LCD panel after 1 year of use then you can just throw that TV in the trash because Sony will tell you go F yourself and trash the TV. Good luck on buying a Sony LCD TV because you going to need it-and looks like from my research, I am not the only customer that have a defect LCD panel after 1 year. In fact, the LCD panel is not even made by Sony but Samsung made in Korea. Samsung LCD Panels have notoriously for premature failure of their LCD panels. So no more Sony LCD for me or should I say Samsung LCD TV ....


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not so good

My purchase came damaged, most likely due to inadequate packaging. The vendor requested double boxing if you were to return an item, but the Sony TV was delivered through Fedex in only the manufacturer's single box. There was damage inside the set which was not obvious until I had assembled the stand and removed the protective tape around the edge of the frame. When turned on, the picture was half black and half looked like fragmented crystals.

I made about 6 calls to the vendor. They were polite and accommodating, but it took a few weeks to get this resolved. After one week, they made arrangements for the set to be picked up. I decided to return the set rather than replace it, and I appreciate their willingness to do so. They quickly processed a credit on my credit card after they received the returned set.

The vendor cared about my satisfaction because this was an Amazon order with a pending rating. I am giving them 3 stars, but if they had not been so apologetic, I would have given them 1 star.

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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. Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces judder and sharpens fast-moving images for a crisp, natural picture for unprecedented motion detail
3. The built-in BRAVIA Internet Video feature allows you to access select on-demand entertainment , view hit movies, TV shows, music videos and more
4. Select and personalize your entertainment experience on your BRAVIA HDTV that provide you access to the latest news, weather 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 Sony BRAVIA W-Series. 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

This is a great TV. I got this with a Blu-Ray player for pretty cheap and it was definitely worth it. the picture is so much better than my old TV. The only thing I don't like about the TV is the inputs on the side, there is only 1 HDMI on the back, and 3 on the side. I really think that should be opposite. Other than that this TV is awesome!

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Sony Can Has Cheez Burger!

Ok, so I take my time when buying big-ticket items, and I bought my 46W5100 from Amazon on a deal that matched the price point and feature targets I wanted. Even as of today, in April 2010, some six months after my original purchase the deal I got is still a good deal.

First let me say that I love this Sony TV, the KDL46W5100 its a keeper, even though there are some things I don't like, it does "bring it" where it counts.

PROS: Picture quality, connectivity, internet features, they are all there. The built-in Netflix-streaming widget is awesome and I almost use that more than DVD's anymore.

Picture quality is something to behold, especially when watching Blu-Ray content, spectacular, Sony nailed it here. Connectivity, this unit has lots of HDMI jacks, 100Mbit ethernet, digital audio, line-out audio, etc, etc, Sony nailed it here. Internet Widgets, Sony did a good job here but there are some disappointments, the DLNA connectivity is weak, more on this later.

CONS: Speaker Rattle, DLNA connectivity, and some of the user interface is annoying.

Speaker rattle is caused by bass sounds in movies, its probably common to all large HDTV's the solution? Hook your TV to an external amp + speakers. The user interface makes it unnecessarily hard to toggle the TV speakers on or off, no biggie, but annoying.

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Amazing TV!

I couldn't be happier with this TV. I held out on buying a TV for a long time, but I'm glad I pulled the trigger when I did. This thing looks beautiful both when it's turned on and when it's off. The picture quality is great, the built-in speakers sound pretty darn good and can get nice and loud. I have an XBOX 360 hooked up to it via HDMI and also an Over The Air antenna.

I have to say the 'internet' features built into the TV are a little weak. I presume whatever CPU chip they have in there is pretty slow, because navigating the internet features is sluggish. Not an issue though if you have other internet devices hooked up to it that you use instead (like an Xbox).

Delivery went really smoothly. I live in downtown Washington, DC and the delivery guy parked his truck on my street and wheeled the TV down the sidewalk on a cart, and then helped me carry it up three floors to my bedroom and helped me set it up on the stand. Very nice!

You won't regret picking up this TV.

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Love it

Initially got the 40 inch but returned for the 46 inch (wife's idea even). Both were very nice, but of course we love the 46 inch size and picture quality. got a great deal that included a PS3 player. Blue-ray videos pop.

Hooked up the internet via cat5 cable and signed up for Netflix. We have not had one issue with streaming the video from Netflix - very smooth and already have 47 movies in our streaming queue!

Not too excited about the widgets at this time. Selection and usefulness is limited.


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The best TV I ever bought!

I bought this TV during the Thanksgiving day sale...for a total of $1073 including the Blue Ray player, delivery and setup. To this day, I have not seen a better deal on this combo. The delivery and setup was impeccable.

This is my first LCD TV and did a lot of research. Finally, it was between a Samsung and Sony. The two things that tipped in favor of the Sony was the matte finish screen and the sound quality (that I tested at my local Best Buy). We have a very bright living room and the matte finish makes a difference.

I was not too thrilled with the sound. While it was better than the Samsung, at higher volume I could hear the speakers jarring. So, finally I bought a Sony Sound Bar to get around the issue.Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar with Subwoofer - Black

Picture quality is excellent. I wondered if the 46" was going to be too big since my previous TV was a 27"...but it suited our living room perfectly. I love it's looks. However, I do wish it had a swivel stand. It would have made it easier when I had to reach around the back.

I did not have a wired internet connection to test the internet features. Just last week, I hooked up a wireless ethernet bridge Cisco-Linksys WET610N Wireless-N Bridge to finally start using the internet features. I am not too excited about the internet features...it works well, but there's not enough internet content that I like.

Overall, a great TV.

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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 :

Excellent television marred by stupid design decisions

As many other reviewers have stated, this is an excellent LCD television. The picture and sound quality are outstanding, set up is straightforward, even when connecting the television to the Internet for use with services such as Netflix. When combined with a Bluray player, A/V receiver, and some good speakers you have a top of the line home theatre setup.

However, the high quality of the television is marred by the fact that Sony has chosen to put most of the HDMI ports on the side of the television and HAS REVERSED THE ORIENTATION OF THE HDMI PLUGS. The orientation of the plugs mean that they are only compatible with upward oriented right angle HDMI adapters. Consequently you either have cabling sticking out from the side of the television or you must buy Sony's overpriced HDMI cabling, as the orientation of the plugs makes them incompatible with virtually all right angle HDMI adapters as they are DOWNWARD oriented. Even the flat right angle adapters will not work, as they will mask some of the HDMI ports. Additionally, using a regular cable in the side ports and tying the cable back will result in stress on both the port and cable, leading to one or the other breaking.

It is a shame that Sony's incompetence in handling design details (or their desire to sell customers overpriced HDMI cables) has marred an otherwise fine television.

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Glad I waited

The biggest TV screen I had until I bought this TV was 20". When I got the Sony 40Z5100 it was like another world. I didn't see Avatar at the theater, stupidly, so when I saw it on this 40" TV I was blown away. I very well may have been extremely happy with any TV of this size after having just a 20" for so long, but this Sony is great and HD was made for baseball. I just have cable, will never go back to DirecTV because they lied to me, but even with cable this has been a fun experience and I'm glad I waited for the price to go down. People shouldn't give anything a low rating because they aren't happy with their buying experience. It's not the TVs fault.

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Sony KDL40Z5100 TV

Cool look, slight down side is that many cable connectors such as HDMI 2, 3 and 4 are on the side at height, making them hard to hide from some angles. Good multi purpose remote and the picture/sound are pretty good. Excellent for HD sports. As it is dual voltage it is ideal for peopel who travel outside Europe.

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SONY KDL-Z5100 40 inch flat screen rocks!

Best picture quality I have ever seen! Awesome vivid colors! 240mhz refresh rate rocks ! Speakers so-so. Hook up to surround sound system higly recommened for home teathre experience. Sony blue ray hook-up awesome. I highly suggest all hook-ups to use monster HDMI cable. Unit has five HDMI ports. Monster HTS 350 good idea to protect 3,125 joules protection. PS. Newegg best price.

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Happy customer

For years I had been checking out flat screens and waiting until I felt that they had evolved to point that I would be satisfied. I made sure that not only blacks were deep black but also different shades of black, I waited until fast motion in the picture were was no longer a blur or that the picture frame didn't break apart. I was leaning toward the Samsung line, the 6 series and up when I came upon reviews for the Sony Z series. I took a chance without seeing the flat screen and going by the reviews of other salespeople who had seen it and I wasn't disappointed. The picture is so good that you could almost tell that the only thing better was going to be the next great thing in evolution would be 3D. The picture is so clear and seems so accurate in High Def. that you couldn't want for much more. The Sony Z series is an LCD TV, I just didn't feel comfortable with the LED's just yet the colors seem untrue but I'm sure in time they will become great but for now I couldn't ask for better. This TV lives up to and exceeds my expectations. Live sporting events feel as if you are there and HD movies are great though there seems to be some differences in the quality of the film picture which you probably wouldn't pick up on if you were viewing a tube TV, which I don't believe is the Z series fault it is more of a testament to how good it is. If you buy this TV you will not be dissappointed. I would also like to point out that while I went on Amazon.com they directed me to another vendor which had this TV for less. Kudos to Amazon.com for their openness.

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1. Full 3D Ready HD 1080p
2. Wireless Network Ready
3. PC Streaming Capable
4. MotionflowTM PRO 240Hz Technology
5. BRAVIA Engine® 3

Editorial Review :

Experience premium picture quality with the BRAVIA HX800 Series 3D HDTV. Enjoy amazing contrast with the Dynamic Edge LED backlight plus sharp, vibrant images and crisp, fluid motion. You can also connect to the internet and stream the widest variety of online entertainment. Add the Sony sync transmitter and 3D active glasses to enjoy 3D movies, sports and video games in Full HD 1080p picture quality.

FEATURES:

• Full HD 1080p Resolution - Experience Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution, and take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation 3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).
• Motionflow PRO 240Hz Technology - Experience Sony's highest level of smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionflow PRO 240Hz technology. Enjoy a crisp, fluid and realistic viewing experience during fast-action scenes.
• Deep Black Panel - Enjoy crisp, vibrant images, incredible contrast and minimized reflections with a specially coated Deep Black Panel display.
• DLNA Compatible - Access and share photos, videos and music that are stored on your DLNA - server compatible devices, like your PC or PlayStation 3 gaming console.
• 3D in Full HD - Enjoy an immersive, realistic movie and gaming experience in Full HD 1080p using Sony's 3D accessories (3D Sync Transmitter and 3D Active Glasses, both sold separately) and connecting a compatible 3D Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation 3 gaming console. Convert standard 2D personal content into 3D with the push of a button on your remote.
• BRAVIA Engine - Enjoy Sony's most advanced video processing system for superior image detail, exceptionally vibrant, life-like images, reduced noise and optimized contrast and color with the BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital vi

  Customer Review :

  This is one heck of a TV! Glad to be an owner and cant wait til the Steelers play!
  
  This is a phenominal product by Sony and it is well worth the money!
  It takes HD to a whole other level!
  -Josh E Pittsburgh PA
  
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  Its blows HD off the charts
  
  Ok, first of i took a risk on buying one because the bundle was so good an offer from Sony. Though like many i bought a sony bravia 40' 2 years ago, i always wanted to get a big screen to change the 42" westington house i had from 4 years ago. My finance and i went to sony style store just to check it out and it only took us 5 minutes to decide to get one after watching a few things on the screen in 3D. My finance was complaining about my Gizmo habits so i promised her i'm not buying anything but instead she wanted it more than i did.
  
  Now about the TV..WOW the picture quality will blow your mind. Watching 3D with my Comcast HD Box by turn on 3D was more than i expected. Tried a regular blu-ray with 3D and i was like WOW. Played the free games that came with the purchase on PS3, it takes gaming to another level.
  The only little problem i noticed is when you turn on the 3D it takes about 10 seconds for your eyes to get adjusted to the 3D. I heard a lot about getting headaches and feeling of throwing up but nothing of that sort happen to me nor my finance who wears glasses.
  
  I know there is a hugh hole in my pocket now but its worth every line of thread it took out. If you had the money, id recommend you get on, if not then wait for the price to come down and you won't regret it.
  
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1. Full HD 1080p resolution
2. Edge LED Backlit LCD display
3. Integrated Full HD 3D technology
4. Integrated Wi-Fi
5. BRAVIA Internet Widgets

Editorial Review :

Experience Sony's highest level of picture quality in a sleek, elegant design with the BRAVIA XBR LX900 Edge LED Backlight LCD HDTV with 3D built-in. Enjoy incredibly high contrast levels for true blacks and bright whites plus sharp, vibrant colors and crisp, fluid motion. Connect to the internet and instantly stream the widest variety of online entertainment. Enjoy the convenience of a built-in 3D sync transmitter, all you have to do is put on the included Sony active glasses to start enjoying 3D movies, sports and video games in Full HD 1080p picture quality.

FEATURES:

• Full HD 1080p Resolution - Experience Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution, and take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation 3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).
• Motionflow PRO 240Hz Technology - Experience Sonys highest level of smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionflow PRO 240Hz technology deliver a crisp, fluid and realistic viewing experience during fast-action scenes.
• Built-In Wi-Fi - Enjoy the convenience of built-in wireless connectivity to your home entertainment network and make accessing your online entertainment - including movies, photos, music, videos and more - even easier!
• BRAVIA Engine 3 - Enjoy Sonys most advanced processing system for superior image detail, exceptionally vibrant, life-like images, reduced noise and optimized contrast and color with the BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital processor.
• 3D in Full HD - Enjoy an immersive, realistic movie and video games experience in Full HD 1080p when you connect a compatible 3D Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation 3 gaming console. Convert standard 2D personal content into 3D with the push of a button on your remote.
• BRAVIA Internet Video

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