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Toshiba 19AV600U 19-Inch 720p Portable LCD HDTV, Black

Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 11:26 pm  
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Toshiba 19AV600U 19-Inch 720p Portable LCD HDTV, Black
 
Manufacturer: Toshiba
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List Price: $249.99
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Product Description
Portable 720p HD LCD TV

Product Details
  • Features Dyna Light
  • Features Gaming Mode
  • Features Native Mode
  • Features 2 HDMI inputs
  • Features PC input

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Great little TV for the money!
 
Review Date: May 1, 2009
Reviewer: Dale J., Bristol, TN USA
I compared the picture quality of the Toshiba 19AV600U side by side with Samsung (at our local Best Buy) after tweaking both to their maximum quality and the Toshiba had truer colors with accurate flesh tones, probably due to the 10 bit color. The sound was also much better (and louder) than other TV's of the same size. If you can live without the headphone jack, then this will be a great choice, especially for a small bedroom or kitchen.

One more thing that impressed me and my daughter was how the TV cleaned up the standard analog cable channels, apparently due to the noise reduction feature, which we put on high. Some of the channels even look as good as digital or HD. The 19AV600U also has (2) HDMI jacks and is a great looking little TV even when it's off. We mostly buy SONY but was settling for Samsung (since Sony is not that impressive in this size range) until I ran across this little jewel.
Super Set Savings!
 
Review Date: September 16, 2009
Reviewer: Laurencia7, United States
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2T8Z29ZRSFQPH This video explains how much I enjoy this HDTV and the aspects on why you should consider it in your own home.
If you would like to know more go to your local stores, or read some more of this great reviews.

I forgot to mention in the review that the tuner inside picks up many channels and the HD channels off air are amazing! Just as great as a 1080p set, but listed as a 720 it works 1080 gorgeous.

Amazon.com has the most affordable price listed on this set.
I know how valuable time is, so this review and all of mine is done is 3 minutes even.
Go ahead time me.

Great Value
 
Review Date: October 15, 2009
Reviewer: gypsytoo,
Started looking for a television to replace an older model. Went to Best Buy to compare picture and sound quality side by side, and settled on this model. The ability to change the framing of the picture allows each individual to see what style they prefer, at the click of a button. The color quality is a true color representation, and again it is easy to change the brightness if you like. We chose to mount it on the wall, and with the thickness of just over an inch, it is not in the way when walking in front of it.

Amazon had the best price, by $50 over Best Buy when we were looking, and we were well satisfied with the delivery. Ordered at 5:00 p.m. one day, and had received it by noon the following day.

Would highly recommend this model to anyone.
Awesome Little TV!!
 
Review Date: July 31, 2009
Reviewer: R. Edelson, Berlin, CT USA
I just returned a piece of junk Coby 15" TV and purchased the Toshiba 19" 19AV600U for my kitchen. What a great TV. The picture is awesome, the viewing angle is great, and the feature set is better than most similar TVs. I really like being able to re-label the channel descriptions because I don't have a cable box and the HD channels are all over the place. I can label them and then save them to the favorites, which makes them easy to scroll thru. I thought I would save money with the Coby but what a piece of junk. It had a very poor picture and a terribly limited viewing angle. The coby stopped working after two days. I am very happy with the Toshiba and I'm sure you will be too.
Great picture, excellent cable
 
Review Date: October 17, 2009
Reviewer: Lynnette Hartwig, Boston MA
I have Comcast cable in Mass., and like another reviewer I was surprised how many channels including HD it picked up during channel search. More than any other TV or VCR in the house without a digital cable box.
Small TVs often have trouble fitting speaker systems into the available space, but this one is fine. I have it in my bedroom and have not put the sound higher than 30% from the lowest setting, even when doing tasks like folding clothes and watching while my son uses the main TV for video games 20 feet away.
Maybe more of an issue with my cable carrier than the TV, I have 2 or 3 locations for each channel, a regular a digital, and in some cases an HD. So I have to remove a lot of channels from the active list. The 'regular' ones have their titles like 'Bravo' and "TNT" but I have to add those names to the digital stations which are on some odd number like 75-2 but are the ones I want to keep.
The TV permits custom labeling so I can add CH 55 for name of channel, I just wish the click to remove unwanted channels from the lineup was in the same menu as naming a channel, so I could make my lineup short and descriptive easily.
It also permits a small menu of favorites, but the Fav key doesn't toggle thru the list; one has to move one's hand from the Fav button to the arrow buttons surrounding the circle.
Laying in bed in the dark it would be handy to toggle thru 10 or 15 Fav channels by pressing one button over and over rather than blindly hunt for the arrow keys after hitting the Fav button, which times out before a newbie like me can find the right arrow. Maybe I'll get faster.
I too viewed several TVs at Best Buy prior to buying, and this one had better detail and color rendition than most of the others. I'm going to wall mount it one of these days. It is made with metric screw threads all over, but the TV comes with 4 screws in the mount holes because most US homes don't have a stash of metric screws, a very customer-friendly thing to do.

Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-46V5100 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black

Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at 7:26 am  
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Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-46V5100 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black
 
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For consumers who want an HDTV that keeps pace with fast-action movies, sports, and game play, Sony BRAVIA V-Series Flat Panel HDTVs combine Full HD 1080p performance and Motionflow 120Hz technology for an amazing viewing experience. Motionflow 120Hz takes both high-definition and standard programming a step further by increasing sharpness and detail in fast-moving images for more fluid, natural motion. In addition, BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs use proprietary Image Blur Reduction technology to further enhance the picture for even better performance. The HDTVs also feature BRAVIA Engine 2 technology, which uses exclusive Sony algorithms to reduce visual noise and sharpen and enhance an already-striking dynamic contrast ratio. Additionally, they include seven versatile HD connections to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components. Take advantage of four HDMI inputs, component and composite inputs, and a PC input, as well as a USB input that lets you play audio files from USB storage devices, or connect a compatible camera to your HDTV for a quick and easy slide show. Sony knows your home theater set-up doesn't stop with your HDTV, which is why the BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs are compatible with BRAVIA Link Modules -- including the BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link Modules (all sold separately). The HDTVs also support BRAVIA SyncTM technology so you can control all of your compatible devices with a single remote. And all BRAVIA HDTVs exceed ENERGY STAR 3.0 requirements for in-use and stand-by power consumption, meaning you don't need a lot of power to get a lot of performance.

Product Details
  • 46-inch 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV
  • Dynamic contrast works in real time to produce deep blacks in darker scenes as well as fine details
  • Engineered for fast-action sports, movies and games, Motionflow 120Hz technology
  • Seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs, HD component and combo inputs, and a PC input
  • BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules, such as BRAVIA DVD Link
  • Unique Sony technology to reduce visual noise, improve color, and sharpen overall image

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Good device for good price
 
Review Date: April 4, 2009
Reviewer: Heero, Mansfield, TX USA
I just received this television. My first impression is great. I've been investigating diffrent brands and different models of LCD TV's for a while. Here is the conclusion I reached and the reasons for purchasing this TV:

* Sony has great models for over $2500. They have great picture but not great enough to compensate for the couple of thousand extra dollars paid. I saw 46XBR6 and 46V5100 next to each other in BB and did not see a significant difference except the price.
* Samsungs have great LCD TVs. But glossy screen would not work for me at all. I have a bright living room where my TV is located. So, if you will have your TV in a bright room, you probably would like to avoid glossy screens like Samsung has. It really reflects a lot almost like a mirror. This was a big deal for me.

Now, my experice with KDL46V5100 is as follows:
It has great picture quality. I did not expect it to be so good at even SD. It is very easy to use. We plugged the TV and started to use it right away. Even user's manual is just a few pages. Before buying the TV I paid extra attention to the wide angle performance. This TV has about the same view from front and from sides: no changes in color or image quality with angle that I recognized.

I am extremely satisfied with the Amazon delivery. They brought the TV, unpacked it and installed the TV on the stand.

Good TV for good price and good service from Amazon...
GREAT TV
 
Review Date: May 19, 2009
Reviewer: John Difebbo, Jacksonville, AR
I recently purchased the Sony Bravia 46V5100, and wow is all i can say. This is my first HD anything purchase, although i did a ton of research for over a year, im glad i chose this Sony. I also promptly purchased the playstation 3 for the games and blu-ray, along with the HD package from the cable company, and it blows me away. The picture never blurs or anything like that, im a huge NASCAR fan and there is no blurring, no skipping and you never miss a bit of the action, and of course its the fastest sport on TV. With all the HDMI inputs, i dont know what else i can put in there to make it better, theres more than enough room for all the accessories. The screen is what made the difference for me between this Sony and the Samsung of the equivilant. The screen is not as glossy as the samsung, although the bezel is as shiny as the rest, you hardly notice it. The white glove delivery was great, i was notified of every step of the journey for my TV, the delivery guys unloaded it, ops checked it and explained some of the features. The only problem was a "feature" that came with the TV that darkens the screen during dark scenes on a movie or TV show, this problem has been fixed by a software update, found on the Sony support web site. its a very easy fix, just requiring an USB memory stick, or if you dont have one the Sony people will send you one. The update just takes minutes and makes a world of difference. I was a bit nervous about buying a TV online, but i went and checked it out at best buy, and it was about $400 less at amazon than at best buy, so my decision was made for me. Over all its a great tv, and a great price for the size of the TV. Thanks
Buy this one, not the Samsung!
 
Review Date: April 11, 2009
Reviewer: L. Silver, nyc
I researched 46 inch lcd tv's for months, and every site recommended the Samsung 550, so I bought it. I'm not a techie, so I'll just say this: the speakers on all Samsungs are on the bottom of the set, so unless you know how to hook it up to an external sound system, every show will sound like you're inside a tin can with the lid closed. I sent it back and got the Sony, which is a VAST improvement; the speakers are on the front of the set, where they belong. The picture is sharp, colors saturated and beautiful, it's easy to navigate. It's a great TV. Unlike the Samsung, which is incredibly shiny and reflective, the Sony even looks great in my living room. I love it!
Breathtaking...nothing else will describe it!
 
Review Date: June 12, 2009
Reviewer: Matt J. Rose, De Pere, WI USA
Standing in front of a wall of TV's, BB showing a advertising disc with maybe 480p content on it this Sony caught my eye! I looked at the Sammy LED but it wasn't what I expected (I know its the first model) The brightness was just over the top, whites actually looked to bright over everything else.

Needless to say I picked up the Sony Bravia 46" V5100! This is a replacement for a 32" in my bedroom, so I hurried home to make the swap!

Out of the box this TV looks amazing even off! I love the black, not a big fan of these new sets with "color" but that's just me!

I pulled this beast out of the box and mounted the wall bracket hardware to the back. Hoisted it up onto the wall and made the connections (Xbox 360/HDMI)

I pressed the power button and WOW! The colors on even the initial screen were just gorgeous! I went thru a few settings but mainly just wanted to see what she could do. I fired up Finding Nemo, and was blown away, the colors are just insane...literally they pop off the screen. I followed this up with a quick game of COD4 which also to no surprise looked amazing!

Everything is razor sharp right out of the box, hopefully tonight I'll get a chance to run a good calibration and setup but I'm really amazed at the quality of this TV!

I cant wait to see a Blu Ray player connected to this set...I can only imagine how beautiful it will be (I was tempted to pull the one out of the living room but it was getting late)

The sound is well...TV sound, and I never buy a new TV based on its speakers. For normal everyday listening they do sound pretty nice, even at higher levels...in fact the simulated surround sound is pretty good on HD broadcasts (over air) I did notice it doesn't handle the surround sound on movies and games as well but that's to be expected!

If your looking for an excellent TV at an excellent price this is the way to go! I'm gonna post any problems here after tonight's setup and more in depth use...somehow I don't think ill have much to type!
Great Value for Money
 
Review Date: May 24, 2009
Reviewer: Evan P. Owens,
I have been shopping for a 46" TV since last autumn. The Sony KDL-46V5100 at $1299 is a great value; when I saw the price drop from $1399 I hit the buy button. The 2009 V5100 models look as good as the 2008 Sony Z4100 series, at least to my eyes.

I considered buying a clearance 2008 model but worried about software support for discontinued models. Sure enough, Sony fixed their auto-dimming problem in a patch for the 2009 models and has not yet released a patch for 2008 models. Be sure to install the firmware update if you buy this TV; see the Sony site for details.

Sound quality is quite good for a TV; we seriously considered not using our older Sony home theater system and just going with the TV's speakers.

We love the matte finish screen. The styling is plain and unobtrusive; doesn't stand out but doesn't distract either.

A great TV at a great price. I don't like to spend a lot of money just to have the fanciest new toys; I prefer to get the maximum value for my money. This model hit the sweet spot for me.

Panasonic VIERA C12 Series TC-L32C12 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 3:26 pm  
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Panasonic VIERA C12 Series TC-L32C12 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
 
Manufacturer: Panasonic
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Product Description
32" LCD, 720p, PC input, 2 HDMI, Dynamic contrast ratio 10,000:1, Viera Link

Product Details
  • Dynamic contrast 10,000:1 for the brightest whites and darkest blacks 1366 x 768
  • 2 HDMI inputs
  • Viera Image Viewer, enjoy your photos on the big screen via SD card

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first flat screen, glad I waited to buy!
 
Review Date: April 30, 2009
Reviewer: Shogo Kawada, East of Somewhere
This TV was just recently released as of the time of this review, and it's one of the best TVs under $500 you can find on the market. I did a LOT of research looking for what I wanted in a TV. I've been wanting a nice flatscreen for a while now. I've been holding out as and quality has been improving while prices have been dropping. I finally settled on this Panasonic.

I wanted a TV for primarily movies (Hi Def and standard or upconverted Def) and video games (Hi Def and standard def). I do not have a cable subscription and am not interested in HD cable services. That being said, I also wanted a TV that would double as a humongous PC monitor. I'm pleased to say this TV meets and exceeds my needs so far. It's a big upgrade from the 20 inch tube TV I was using before the VIERA.

The LCD TV is nice looking and has a variety of cable inputs. Both the remote and menu systems are top-notch and useful. This TV puts out true 720p resolution and has 4:3 ratio (standard, full-frame) and zoom scaling as well. For TVs 32 inches and under, 1080p (while nice) is not necessary, as you'd be hard pressed to notice a dramatic difference with your HDMI or component sources. The picture is super sharp, and the image control available with this TV is pretty impressive. You can really play with the picture and color. I was laughing at the ability to essentially reproduce that 60's Technicolor supersaturation if you want. It really brings films to life. You can make up to 4 preset color choices, too- One for films, one for sports or live action TV, one for video games, one for kid's cartoons, etc, etc.

There is 1 stuck pixel on the TV. This is to be expected, and is not noticeable unless you're looking for stuck or dead pixels from about 18 inches away. I cannot see the pixel when watching, though, only when I'm up close on the screen. This is not an issue at all. You cannot pick out 1 dead pixel on a TV of this resolution. 1 out of over 1 million pixels, the rest are flawless.

I've just gotten this, and haven't fully tested all the bells and whistles, like the SD card port or the VIERA Link HDMI software (waiting for 1080p media player, coming in the mail). PC to TV was effortless and looked great. Even my old PS2 looked pretty good, albeit jaggy. I think that's more the game than the TV, though.

I almost went and got a $300 or $375 no-name tv at Walmart or Target, but I'm glad I paid a bit more for a higher-quality product. This Panasonic is really, really, well built, and is a near-perfect 32 inch TV. I'm more than happy with my purchase. As I test it out more, I plan to update this review, but so far, I'm loving it! This Panasonic is a great TV at an affordable price point, and 32 inches is perfect for most small to medium sized rooms.

Also, if you have any specific questions, post 'em and I'll do my best to answer.

**UPDATE**

I've had the TV for a while now and still love it. I got an upconverting Sony DVD player (model DVPNS710HB ) that puts out 480p, 720p, and 1080i upconverts of standard DVDs. I bought a $3 HDMI cable from buy.com (skip the $100 monster cables, trust me) and the picture is fantastic. The trick is that since the TV displays 720p, by switching the DVD player to send the data in 720p, you get a native resolution that lets the image look its best on the TV. While the TV has a scaler built in, having the DVD player scan and scale and then transmit via HDMI produces a signifigantly clearer picture. Some of the DVDs I have that were shot on digital video look very, very close to HD programming. My digitally remastered James Bond DVDs also look signifigantly better than through a component DVD player. I was impressed.

As for the other features- the SD card reader is too slow for my tastes. It takes a few seconds to load each picture. Of course, I have a VGA connector hooked up, so its much more convenient to load the pictures to my PC and view them thru windows. HQ images look AMAZING on this TV, though. I had always shot digital pictures at high resolutions, but couldn't really see them as they were meant to be seen, only having a 15 inch LCD. With the new TV as my monitor, my pictures now look 100 times better.

Another cool feature- through Viera Link, the HDMI Sony DVD player works with the Panasonic remote- no programing needed. I simply went into the Viera Link menu and selected the HDMI DVD player, now my DVD player will start and stop when I power on the TV and I can control it all from my TV remote. Very cool.

I'll post some more updates if I have anything else to say or if anyone has any questions.

panasonic lcd tv
 
Review Date: June 14, 2009
Reviewer: The Amazing Worker, USA
The Panasonic Viera C12 series, 32 inch tv is my first lcd tv. I have had a flat screen crt tv from sharp for about 4-5 years. the Sharp tv was great for what it was and have only good things to say about it, but it was getting old, occupied too much space and wanted a slick LCD. My girlfriend has an 37 inch LCD from Samsung and i have to say i was never too impressed with it so i wanted a different brand. I got the Panasonic for under $500 which was absolutely great and i am extremely satisfied. Firstly i have to say that the picture quality is better than the Samsumg and it has great features. I have only basic cable but i do get some hd channels which look fantastic. Also i love the fact that you can easily turn the tv screen to a giant computer screen by hooking one cable up to your computer. I tend to watch some european soccer online and being able to see it on the tv screen was one thing i was looking for in a LCD. THe TV also has this cool feature where you can put in a digital camera memory stick and it will show all the pics on the tv. While this is not a reason in itself to buy it, it is a nice add-on when you want to check out how pictures look without having to download them on the computer first. Also i find the menu of the tv quite easy, simple and very user friendly.
I am very happy with the purchase from a quality & price perspective and would recommend this .
Great TV at a fantastic price
 
Review Date: September 3, 2009
Reviewer: Captainbob, Atlanta
I picked up this TV yesterday for $388. I worked for a high end commercial video manufacturer for 20 years as their training director so I have been dealing with HDTV since the mid 90s. The picture and the features on this Panasonic TV are excellent and remarkable for the low cost. Picture quality is good, and I would recommend this unit for anyone looking for a 32 inch screen ......
Great secondary TV
 
Review Date: October 1, 2009
Reviewer: Mr. Efficiency, San Francisco, CA
Before this, my gf had a flat tube tv. Although it was a sony, CRTs are past their prime. She didn't have any fancy (HD) cable service since there was no need for it. She didn't even have a cable box! So I bought this TV and just plugged it into the wall, expecting the worst reception on an HDTV ever.

I hit the auto detect feature that tells the tv to surf for all available channels and it picked up all analog and digital channels in about 30 mins. Of course, this largely depends on the way the cable is setup in your home, but I was able to view all the channels that were available before and MORE. All the big network channels came through in full HD. If you hit the "display" button, the TV picks up any info provided through the digital feed including the broadcast rate and the station name. I could see that certain channels (like NBC) broadcasts in 1080i, the TV obviously only goes upto 720p, but it was amazing. This is all straight out of the box. You can assign 3 pages of favorite channels and set the TV to only browse through those channels. So I don't have to surf through like 5 foreign language channels to get from NBC to ESPN.

Of course...if you have a cable box, these features go out the window and you're at the mercy of any bells and whistles built into your box. It's 2009...who doesn't have a cable box? I think the cable though the wall is enable through the apt complex. I'm not going to question it. If it works, that's fine with me. I haven't had to buy a BD player or xbox yet, as I'm not there often enough, but her SONY dvd player with component cables looks great. It's upconverting, so it suits me just fine. It's really just there for me to kill time watching SC at night, I save movietime for my please with the bigger TV and sound system <-- snob.

You'll get a million diff reasons why you shouldn't buy 720p when 1080p is out there. And there is a lot of back and forth babble about not making a difference at 32". The truth of the matter is, the picture is great! It's bright, crisp, vibrant. If you're a total meat-head for specs and super HD graphics, it's definitely not going to be your primary screen anyways.

I haven't dubbed this as a monitor, but it has a VGA port for connecting your PC. There's an SD slot, so that you can view pics quickly, but most ppl will just plug their laptop into the TV anyways. I've heard ppl complain that the interface is really slow via SD card slot, but I think that might have to do with the size of their pictures. If your trying to view pics from a 12 MP camera...the TV is going to be slow in accessing them. It's not a computer with a monitor, it's a TV with a SD slot in it...I don't think it has the processing power for building apple quality slideshows. Panasonic probably let some intern design the interface or something. Hope this review helpful and not too littered with personal opinion rather than facts.

Bottom line: I'm happy with this purchase. Very seeatiiisssfied (Malkovich)
Great Picture
 
Review Date: June 8, 2009
Reviewer: Garlon, Fresno, CA USA
I recently bought this TV and I am totally satisfied with it. The picture is absolutely beautiful.

This set is used in my bedroom and receives over the air signals. I have an amplified antenna and the reception on this set is much better than what I received with my old 20 IN Panasonic with rabbit ears. I don't intend to connect a DVD player to this set since I have one with my other set in the family room, and I haven't tried to use a SD memory card yet.

I just love the picture on this set.

Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-32XBR9 32-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 11:26 pm  
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Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-32XBR9 32-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
 
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List Price: $999.99
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For consumers who want an HDTV that keeps pace with fast-action movies, sports, and game play in a great size comes the Sony® BRAVIA® 32XBR9 Flat Panel HDTV. This great TV combines Full HD 1080p performance and Motionflow™ 120Hz technology in a compact size, great for a dorm room, bedroom, or even a kitchen. Motionflow 120Hz takes both high-definition and standard programming a step further by increasing sharpness and detail in fast-moving images for more fluid, natural motion. In addition, BRAVIA® 32XBR9 HDTVs use proprietary Image Blur Reduction technology to further enhance the picture for even better performance. The HDTVs also feature BRAVIA Engine™ 2, which uses exclusive Sony algorithms to reduce visual noise and sharpen and enhance an already-striking dynamic contrast ratio. Additionally, they include seven versatile HD connections to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components. Take advantage of four HDMI™ inputs, component and composite inputs, and a PC input, as well as a USB input that lets you play audio files from USB storage devices, or connect a compatible camera to your HDTV for a quick and easy slide show. Sony knows your home theater set-up doesn't stop with your HDTV, which is why the BRAVIA 32XBR9 HDTVs are compatible with BRAVIA Link Modules -- including the BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link Modules. The HDTVs also support BRAVIA Sync, so you can control all of your compatible devices with a single remote. And all BRAVIA HDTVs exceed ENERGY STAR® 3.0 requirements for in-use and stand-by power consumption, meaning you don't need a lot of power to get a lot of performance.

Product Details
  • A 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content
  • Advanced Contrast Enhancer creates a dynamic contrast level of 40,000:1 to produce deep blacks in darker scenes and fine details in shadows
  • Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces judder and sharpens fast-moving images for a crisp, more natural picture
  • The BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor uses unique Sony technology to reduce visual noise, improve color, and sharpen image
  • Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs and a PC input

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Let me clear up some misconceptions...
 
Review Date: May 6, 2009
Reviewer: hunter_aran,
This is a great HDTV. Hands down is one of the most beautiful displays in this size. You can buy a fancier ultra-thin 32" TV from Samsung right now but it's almost twice the price!

Pros: The blacks are black! When you start it up, the Bravia logo appears on a black background and it's as black as when the TV is off! People say that edge LED lighting will make the blacks truer with less backlight bleeding but this TV is already great in this aspect. The colors and settings are very good out of the box for a few of the styles but need adjustment like any TV. The nice thing is that when you change your input, the TV remembers all the settings for that input! So it's like you never have to re-adjust your settings unless you plug your stuff in differently.

The motionflow frame interpolation technology is astounding! 120HZ with the motionflow is worth every penny for bluray and other high-def sources. That's why I waited for this over the XBR6. I however prefer the lifelike "soap-opera" look, but that's me (I have to say PE or the Pirates movies look stunning with it on!). You can turn it off or have this appear more more subtle (the default). The motionflow is basically a side-effect of the necessity to combat blurriness and the staggering "judder" effect inherent to LCDs. It adds one or more frames in between each frame of your source by interpolating entirely NEW frames that were never there by the TV's processor. technology is amazing, isn't it? You have to see it in person to get exactly what this looks like. Other companies are following suit but I find others like the 32 TOC Samsung have more motion artifacts (basically errors ie grabbing parts of the audience behind a fast-moving player in a sports event and dragging them along for the ride). Sony's Bravia processor is second to none. For upconverted sources not originally in 1080 and compressed 1080 cable, the motion technology is less noticeable. So the overall effectiveness depends on how clear the material is.

This is important--with the game mode on, which turns off most processing, there is almost NO LAG. I am one of those demanding gamers who is very sensitive and complains about miniscule things like how much play there is in a joystick. So I can tell you that there is still a little lag but the game mode makes fast games like Smash Bros and shooters play like my CRT. So losing the motionflow in the game mode might seem bad, but it's only a small difference especially on something like the 480p Wii. And Wii games with anti-aliasing like Metroid Prime 3 still look AWESOME in contrast to what most say. The PS3 does look AMAZING either with or without motionflow anyway!

Cons: Not many but the sound is tinny. What do you expect from such small speakers? If you spent this much on a 32 TV and don't have speakers then you should not complain.

There is no headphone jack. I use a mixer with a control-room out to get around this and it works fine.

The autodim is annoying but mainly happens for me when the room is VERY dark. In normal light I do not see it. And you cannot turn it off but with as many people as are complaining about it, all Sony has to do is release a firmware update to allow the switching on and off of it (Sony, are you reading this?)...

CLARIFICATIONS-----

Here are some points that I thought were incorrect in some other reviews so I felt compelled to make this clear to potential buyers.

Okay some people just don't do their research in TVs. Sony's top line of HDTVs is the XBR line. The XBRs are split into the standard and then two higher end levels. Last year we had the XBR6s (standard XBR), XBR7s (larger fancier models) and XBR8 (larger still fancier models). This XBR9 IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR XBR8!! It replaces the XBR6 and the XBR8 was WAY more money and there was not even a 32" one available! The reviewer who complained about there being no LED backlighting is wrong in getting upset because the XBR6 never had LED lighting and the XBR8 is a higher end unit which is different that the XBR9s. Sony will undoubtedly release an XBR10 and XBR11 or something to replace those two higher lines. Maybe in the next few years Sony will add edge LED lighting to the standard XBR line unless something like OLED takes off...

Next the TV takes about as long to start up as my over 10-year-old Sony Trinitron 32" XBR CRT does. Some models take longer some don't but it certainly is not 30 seconds! That reviewer must have gotten a problem unit or need a firmware update or something. Also, to change input, all you have to do is push "Input" then push that arrows up or down and that's it. Wow if that is too much for you, then technology is not your thing. Maybe you should hire someone to push the buttons for you so you don't have to. Come on.

The thing has many inputs and, yes, some are on the side. On bigger TVs this would probably get covered up so on this one you can see some cabling if you have a thick cable that cannot bend easily. If you are clever you can use the cord-management strap to clean this up but my thick Monstercable does not bend that easily so I do see it. Oh well. So with thinner types of cables that bend back easily you should be fine. It's common knowledge that you get the same quality in a $5 HDMI cable as a $200 one because it is digital; getting a cheap thin one should solve the side cable-view problem. I wanted a more durable cable though.

This is a relatively high-end HDTV that means it's designed to be used primarily to view HD content over a HDMI cables. That's why over half it's inputs are HDMI. So if you have a ton of stuff in composite or component, sorry, but Sony is trying to cater to the people who utilize the TV primarily for what it was designed for. Get a splitter/switcher or upgrade your cables to HDMI because, again, no matter how crappy your HDMI cables are, there is NO signal loss. There's an advantage to update anyway.

Also contrary to popular belief numbers across different manufacturers ARE NOT EQUIVALENT. So comparing Lg to Sony to Samsung is not at all accurate. Think of comparing HP numbers in cars--measuring at the flywheel or tire gets you VERY different results and this often misleads consumers. Trust your eyes on a calibrated set with the same source. I can tell you this TV has more than enough contrast and is improved over last years model.

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So far I have not had any problems with the TV and it looks amazing. I would recommend this to anyone and if you are internet savvy and find a good company to work with, you can find it for only slightly more than the closeout or last-year's KDL32XBR6 model--about $850 (or less, as in my case) :D

EDIT: Thanks to other posters for mentioning this--Sony has released a firmware update that apparently makes the menus easier to navigate (faster?) and FIXES THE AUTODIM PROBLEM! I am trying to figure out how to install it now...
Sony has fix for backlighting problem in the advanced contrast section.
 
Review Date: May 27, 2009
Reviewer: Ara, Minnesota
We were unhappy with this TV and then found that Sony has fixed the back light issue so you can adjust it or turn it off and this has fixed the screen changing from dark to light with different scenes. It was easy to down load this onto a usb memory stick and the TV automatically did the update. The channels seem to change faster also. Here is the web site for downloading it from Sony - just make sure you follow all of the steps and read the info first. They will mail you the update on stick also.

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Excellent Crisp Picture Once You Upload Sony Updated Software
 
Review Date: August 15, 2009
Reviewer: Amazonian, Westport CT
Buying a new LCD TV can be a nightmare with all the choices. We had a Sony XBR4 which died 2 months ago after only 20 months but luckily I remembered that Mastercard doubled the one year warranty and got a check back for $1,080 to buy a new set. At first, I was drawn to the amazing $1,300 Samsung LED with what seemed to be the clearest picture (the store had the Samsung LED on it's own Blue Ray player which was deceiving). Then I went to a big box retailer and looked at all the LCD (and LED) sets on the wall. The Sony XBR9 had the blackest blacks and the best picture by far! Then I did some research and found out that Sony sends out a free USB stick with updated programing for an even better picture. The picture now is downright amazing and golf on HD looks like you are right there. If I only had $400, I would go with the Vizio at Wallyworld. But at a $700 price point, the Sony XBR9 is a great deal. Keep in mind that LCD's will only last 5 to 7 years given that LCD is less durable than the old tube sets. So if anyone knows where to get a cheap extended warranty please let me know. If you get the set, please remember to call Sony and get the USB stick to upgrade the picture!
Sony XBR9 is Good
 
Review Date: March 30, 2009
Reviewer: cc2009, Fullerton, CA USA
Sony 32" XBR9 is a good TV with great picture.
I have read review that this model dim in and out and got darker on a dark scene. I found out if you used HDMI line with a upconverting DVD player, this problem will happen. I think in the process of upconverting 480 to 1080 it causes the dimming and darken effect in the dark scene. If you used component and composite line, this problem will be solved. Try it and enjoy your Sony 32" XBR9.
First HDTV
 
Review Date: March 19, 2009
Reviewer: Dustin Schroeder, SD USA
Well there was no review for this item so I figured I would right one. I recently started doing internet research since I wanted a new computer monitor and something to watch my Blu-rays on that was high definition. I wanted 1080P for maximum resolution and to make my Blu-rays look the best so the smallest you can get that in is 32' right now. Also right now there are only like 5 TV companies I think that have 32 with 1080P. After looking at them for a while I would say if you want the best it is this one I think it is the only one I found with 120hz refresh all the rest have 60hz. Also it had the second best contrast ratio but I think the Lg's was only 10000 above and all the others were way below. I was also looking at the Sharp AQUOS mainly because it says it has a gaming accelerator thing which it was still 60hz so I doubt that it would make up for it.
So in the end I went to best buy and bought one mainly because I wanted the 4 year best buy warranty since it is my first HDTV and so far everything seems to work great. It has a an advanced contrast adjuster which 2 times now has made the image darken during a movie for a a couple seconds but I probably just need to adjust the settings or shut it off. Also I have had heard people complain about the sound which I think is good when you put a movie on with the simulated surround sound on you have to turn the volume way up but it works nice.
Anyway this was my first review hope I did ok.

Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-46XBR9 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV, Black

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 7:26 am  
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Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-46XBR9 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV, Black
 
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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.

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

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Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-32L5000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 3:26 pm  
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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.

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  • Enjoy a 32-inch flatscreen with vibrant 720p resolution from any HD source, including movies, sports, and HD television programming
  • Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control
  • Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
  • Expand HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules(sold separately)
  • BRAVIA Sync gives one-touch access and control of all compatible home theater devices & select Sony Handycam from HDTV remote via HDMI connector

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Great TV for the money
 
Review Date: April 14, 2009
Reviewer: Bunson Honeydew, White Plains, NY
This is my first HDTV. I bought it because my brother-in-law has the previous model, which is pretty much the same. He loves it for the bedroom because it's light and just all around a great TV.

Cable broadcasts in 720p/1080i. So unless you have the room and money for a larger screen, have a Blu-Ray DVD player or are a serious gamer, go with the 720P and save yourself some bread.

I'm very happy with the sound and picture. I do not have this hooked up to a home theater. There are plenty of inputs, so it should work well for your system. I tried my JVC HD camcorder and it was simple to connect and view.



So far so good, when in doubt buy a Sony
 
Review Date: April 7, 2009
Reviewer: J. R. Tees,
I purchased this TV about a month ago as a replacement for a fairly new SDTV, that I merely replaced because I wanted something with more component connections that I could use for a multitude of different purposes. (Gaming, movies, HD programming etc.) As of this writing, I couldn't be more satisfied the picture and sound are both amazing and it's everything I was expecting and a whole lot more. Word to the wise though, You will need HD service and an HD receiver in order to get the most out of this set in terms of HD programming. I really dig the cinema setting that darkens the picture (This is optional) to replicate a movie theater experience when watching a movie, it's a pretty cool feature. And in my opinion it's hard to go wrong with a Sony due to their trusted name as a reputable brand.
Great TV for PC monitor and television viewing
 
Review Date: October 28, 2009
Reviewer: Harry Hussey, Boston, MA
We have had this for about 2 weeks and are very happy with it. It was very easy to set up. Our cable package only has broadcast stations but with this we seem to be able to get the digital versions of a whole lot of basic cable channels. Unfortunately, there's still nothing on them except reality shows and procedurals reruns, so it just confirmed for us the uselessness of cable TV.

I hooked up my Mac Mini with a DVI to HDMI cable and got a Microsoft Wireless keyboard and mouse for it. It works very well as a PC monitor and we are able to watch Netflix Watch Instantly movies, YouTube videos and TV shows from Hulu or the networks' sites. We are using Boxee.tv as an interface and that works well. Next up, get an eyeTV so we can use the thing as a DVR.

This is working out exactly as I had hoped and I strongly recommend this TV. We checked out the different brands at comparable price points ($400-$500) and only this one and the Samsung really floated our boat. The picture is almost too clear. I mean, how many acne scars do you really want to see? It has a very usable favorites function which allows you to save your channels. It also interfaces with our Sony Home Theater system with an HDMI cable so we can control the whole system with one remote. Actually I can use the Home Theater remote and my wife can use the TV remote and we can have remote wars.

It has a Picture in Picture function so you can watch TV while you're working on your PC. One complaint is that in order to go back to full TV you have to go through more key presses than I would have liked. The only other complaint is that it takes a few seconds to tune in each channel.

We now have a very useable media center in our living room which gives us complete access to all the wonderful entertainment out there on the interwebs!
Beautiful picture
 
Review Date: April 29, 2009
Reviewer: Michelle J. Jones, Westminster, CA United States
This TV is just what you'd want in a sleek design. The picture is very crisp, great sound, and it hooks up easily with lots of inputs. It works for all viewing and gaming needs. It was really easy to set up right out of the box, and when I turned it on it immediately ran auto set-up, saving a lot of time and hassle.
Good, basic tv
 
Review Date: December 11, 2009
Reviewer: Janice E. Armstrong, Delhi, NY
I'm not a techie, so my review is based on what I see. Which is, a clear picture, good color, and much better picture than our old analog set. Controls relatively uncomplicated, something us senior citizens look for in today's high-tech electronics. Someone else set it up for us, and it seemed fairly easy--for him. Anyway, we are very happy with this set, and would definitely recommend it.

Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 11:26 pm  
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32" LCD, 720p, PC input, 3 HDMI, Contrast ratio 12,000:1, Game Mode, iPod Entertainment Kit

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  • 32" LCD 720p HDTV
  • Included universal iPod dock provides a convenient way to enjoy music, videos and photos on your VIERA HDTV
  • VIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cards
  • VIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder
  • Three HDMI inputs and PC input

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In store review.. will update... Very impressed.
 
Review Date: April 6, 2009
Reviewer: Elsee, USA
While walking the long island of small HDTV's... One things immediately stood-out about this Panasonic T.V.
Compared to all the other T.V's (that were in a long row)... we noticed when we stood at a "angle", the Panasonic picture remained crisp and sharp. The majority of other 32" HDTV's were "washed-out" at an angle.
99.5% of all other "exact sized" HDTV's... became out of focus or "dim".... when viewed at an angle.

This is very important (to my husband and I), because this Panasonic HDTV... will always.... have people viewing it at angle. (No couch or chair will be directly in front of this T.V.)

We saw this Panasonic model in "Three stores". Hands-down, this 32" Panasonic HDTV had the sharpest pictures and best, "true-color" ... compared to all the other 32" HDTV's. in it's class.
Awesome LCD - Definitely better then the Samsung equivalent
 
Review Date: June 5, 2009
Reviewer: tuspan, Sanfran, CA
I have been searching for the best LCD for kitchen/family room, hence no FULL HD as we don't watch bluray movies in the kitchen/family room. Just wanted something with the following requirements:
- great for the kids;
- easy to use remote for the kids;
- next to nothing light reflection;
- non-full HD, i.e. 720p only;
- lots of inputs for connecting up game consoles and DVD player;
- well known reputable brand;
- built-in digital tuner;
- reasonably priced.

The only two which fitted my requirements were the Panasonic and the Samsung equivalent. When I did the on-line check for tech specs, the Panasonic was definitely the winner so then it was off to see the shops for the real thing. I could definitely see the difference between the two side by side watching the same picture. I found that the blacks were definitely more blacker on the Panasonic due to the higher contrast ratio with the Panasonic. The other important part was the sound, the sound on the newer LCD's are usually quite bad, but I was very surprised to hear some good sound coming out of the Panasonic, nice base and also speech was very good no muffling sound.

If you are after the best picture and sound then you cannot beat the Panasonic TC-L32X1, it is definitely by far the better buy. Although, I must say that the Samsung does look a little better aesthetically.
Better than Samsung LN32A550!
 
Review Date: May 24, 2009
Reviewer: Daisy,
Extremely pleased with Panasonic Viera after returning top-rated Samsung due to harsh chemical smell which never went away. TV was easy for me to set up by myself (small woman) and attaching the stand was a breeze compared to the Samsung. Picture is clear and the SD card slot is Great!! I purchased this tv at Best Buy as I was in need of it immediately, but I cannot say enough for the delivery service I received from Amazon when I ordered and returned the Samsung. Customer service was outstanding in dealing with the very stressful situation of a chemical smell coming from the Samsung. I finally was told by the salesman at Best Buy that this is NOT uncommon and depends on how much fire retardent gets sprayed on the circuit board.

In summary - hooray for the Panasonic Viera and Amazon's continuing excellent selections, pricing, and customer service!!
EXCELLENT performance and value !!
 
Review Date: July 2, 2009
Reviewer: SlikLizrd, Phoenix, Az., USA
Everything about the purchase, delivery, and set-up of this HDTV was far beyond my expectations -- as was the amazing picture quality and technical features !!

Once again, the Consumer Reports' top-rated model, in this case, the Panasonic Viera TC-L32X1 32-inch LCD HDTV set, was all they said it would be.
Set-up and programming was fast and easy, even for a senior citizen -- and the picture quality is clear, sharp, and with brilliant colors !!
And all this with just a glorified "rabbit ears" antenna !!!

UPDATE - 10/28/09: The Viera is now connected to Cox Cable -- and the picture quality is beyond excellent !!

Amazon's bargain price and speedy delivery made this a rewarding buying experience !!


Great picture! Highly Versatile!
 
Review Date: May 3, 2009
Reviewer: George Glass,
Bought this from Amazon and it was delivered within 3 days. Excellent picture, fast acting remote (very little delay if any). Best part of all, is the iPod dock. Interestingly enough the product says it's iPod compatible (iPod Classic, Touch, Nano, etc.) but it also works great with my iPhone 3G and charges the battery. When I plug the iPhone 3G into the dock, I do receive the standard message on my phone that the iPhone isn't designed to work with this particular item and asks if I want to switch to airplane mode to reduce any interference. I always say no (or the message will go away by itself within a few seconds). No problem with interference or compatibility so far. Very satisfied.

Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 8:06 am  
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42" Plasma, 1080p, NEO PDP Panel which is brighter, Full-time 1080p TV lines of moving picture resolution, 3 HDMI, Native contrast ratio 40,000:1, Dynamic contrast infinite black 2,000,000:1, Game Mode, Anti Reflective Filter, 600 Hz Subfield Drive

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  • 42-inch plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution and three HDMI inputs
  • Neo PDP screen provides brighter panel, Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution
  • VIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cards
  • VIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder.Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system
  • 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes

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Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-26L5000 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 12:06 am  
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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.

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  • Enjoy a 26-inch flatscreen with vibrant 720p resolution from any HD source
  • Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control Dynamic Backlight Control creates a dynamic contrast ratio of 13,000:1
  • Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input
  • Expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules, such as BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link
  • BRAVIA Sync gives you one-touch access and control of all your compatible home theatre devices
  • Adjusting the brightness of the backlight in real time, which optimizes contrast and reduces power consumption

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Beautiful picture!
 
Review Date: March 24, 2009
Reviewer: David Farr, Niles, MI USA
Bought to replace a smaller-screen TV in our bedroom. The larger size is much appreciated, but the quality of the picture is beyond any I've seen. We have had other LCD HDTV sets, but this one far exceeds the picture quality of our other sets. Easy to set up. I got a wall mount for this size set and the entire installation took just a few minutes. Highly recommended and worth the extra money.
Best 26" LCD out there!
 
Review Date: March 1, 2009
Reviewer: D. Nelson, La Mesa, CA
This Sony KDL-26L5000 26" flat-screen tv is the newest and best LCD of this size on the market. Super fine and detailed image quality, fantastic features, and very smooth sound. Very easy to setup and high-def TV looks excellent. If you want the best 26" LCD, get this Sony model!
Excellent LCD!!!
 
Review Date: April 25, 2009
Reviewer: I. Villafuerte, Chicago, IL
my first hd flat panel. spent a considerable amount of time researching and reading reviews trying to decide what would be my first hd tv. but in the end i came across this one, and with confidence in sony, it was a blind buy. been with it for a month now and i couldn't be more pleased with this tv. @ 720p the picture is stunning. blu-rays on this thing are gorgeous, as are my ps3 games. sound is surprisingly louder and clearer than i expected. as a bedroom set you couldn't ask for better. next, the living room set will definitely be a bravia.
One of life's little bargains!
 
Review Date: May 22, 2009
Reviewer: Warren W. Wiley, Ottertail
At the price you may not at first think of this little SONY as a bargain, but wait until you've owned if for a month or so. If you have wasted time trying other, less expensive sets, as many of us have, then you will know what I mean by bargain!
Marvelous picture. Easy to set up and program.Easily moved around. I don't understand the negative comments about sound. What do you want?....a stereo system or a television set??!
This is a GREAT little television.
Buy this t.v., you won't be sorry
 
Review Date: May 17, 2009
Reviewer: Stacey Schooler, Yucca Valley, CA
I bought this t.v. after getting fed up with my Norcent LCD unit. I love this set! The picture is crystal clear from any angle. It's super light, and pretty thin too. It was easy to hook up my DVD and Wii, and I have several ports to spare. It comes with a remote that can be used as a universal remote, which is great. The whole thing is just fantastic, and if you're looking for a t.v. I would say go for this one...you won't be disappointed!

Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black

Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 4:06 pm  
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Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black
 
Manufacturer: Sony
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List Price: $1,999.99
Sale Price: $1,399.00
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Product Description
For consumers who want an HDTV that keeps pace with fast-action movies, sports, and game play, Sony BRAVIA V-Series Flat Panel HDTVs combine Full HD 1080p performance and Motionflow 120Hz technology for an amazing viewing experience. Motionflow 120Hz takes both high-definition and standard programming a step further by increasing sharpness and detail in fast-moving images for more fluid, natural motion. In addition, BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs use proprietary Image Blur Reduction technology to further enhance the picture for even better performance. The HDTVs also feature BRAVIA Engine 2 technology, which uses exclusive Sony algorithms to reduce visual noise and sharpen and enhance an already-striking dynamic contrast ratio. Additionally, they include seven versatile HD connections to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components. Take advantage of four HDMI inputs, component and composite inputs, and a PC input, as well as a USB input that lets you play audio files from USB storage devices, or connect a compatible camera to your HDTV for a quick and easy slide show. Sony knows your home theater set-up doesn't stop with your HDTV, which is why the BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs are compatible with BRAVIA Link Modules -- including the BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link Modules (all sold separately). The HDTVs also support BRAVIA SyncTM technology so you can control all of your compatible devices with a single remote. And all BRAVIA HDTVs exceed ENERGY STAR 3.0 requirements for in-use and stand-by power consumption, meaning you don't need a lot of power to get a lot of performance.

Product Details
  • 52-inch 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution
  • Dynamic contrast works in real time to produce deep blacks in darker scenes
  • Engineered Motionflow 120Hz technology further reduces blurriness and juddervideo processor uses unique Sony technology
  • Seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs, HD component and combo inputs (1080/60i capable), and a PC input
  • BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules

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Amazing HD Picture, but first TV delivered was defective
 
Review Date: April 27, 2009
Reviewer: j.unter, south florida
WHO TO BUY FROM: Amazon did not have this item in stock, so I waited for Amazon to have it in stock before buying - turned out to be the right decision. I bought another LCD tv last year from "ButterflyPhoto", a seller on Amazon's website, and it was a horrible experience. So I vowed never to buy a big ticket item from any other seller than Amazon on its site. Those sellers have such great reviews b/c if you get screwed like I did and the sale never goes through, you can never rate them. So only happy customers get to rate those sellers, hence the above-avg reviews.

DELIVERY AND DEFECTIVE TV: I ordered the TV on a Thurs and it was delivered to my house on Tues. Pilot (carrier) called to schedule and appt, brought it into my house, took it out of the box and placed it on my tv stand, then made sure it worked before asking me to sign. But by Friday, a 1/2 cm black line appeared in the screen (yikes!). On Sat. I called Amazon and they were great in shipping out a replacement TV immediately at no extra cost to me (they even gave me the option to replace with another make/model). The new TV arrived the next Fri and Pilot packaged and removed the defective TV. The new TV works fine (so far, fingers crossed). After mentioning my ordeal to several friends, a few mentioned they had defective LCD TVs also - so I guess its not so uncommon.

Dealing with Amazon is great. If I bought from those other sellers, I would have been left to deal with Sony via the warranty - No Thanks! Its worth the extra hundred dollars or so to go with Amazon.

PICTURE QUALITY: The HD picture is amazing. I had a 2004 42' Sony WEGA that produced 1080i, but the Bravia is a much, much better HD picture (however, it seems Comcast broadcasts in 1080i, not 1080p). When watching sports on my WEGA, the picture could not handle fast action so well. The Bravia corrects this pretty well (via the 120hz) and there is definitely a noticable difference/improvement versus my old WEGA. The 120hz is well worth the money.

BOTTOM LINE, at $1,823, I am happy with the TV even after the first one was defective. I found the Samsung to be too glossy a picture and didn't like the touch of red, so the 52v5100 was the perfect TV for me at that price. Buy from Amazon, not those other tricksters.
Excellent new model
 
Review Date: March 17, 2009
Reviewer: BW, Easton, PA USA
I just hooked it up yesterday, to replace my 50" Samsung DLP that broke. I had a 32" Vizio in its place for the past month, waiting for this model. Overall, I am very pleased with the set. As usual, the HD channels look spectacular and the interface is tremendously better than that of the Vizio's. It is hooked up to a HD DVR cable box, but configuration was a breeze. The non-HD channels definitely take a huge hit, as they look pretty bad on this size screen. In reality I wish I could have just gotten a 50" since the 2" additional makes a big difference in the overall size, but I am still pleased with the TV and glad I waited for this model to get the improved contrast ratio and 120 refresh rate.
A Great "Idiot Box"
 
Review Date: April 9, 2009
Reviewer: Minilith, Wheaton, IL
I bought this with a PS3 (because it's a blu-ray player) and haven't looked back. It was super easy to set up with HDMI and optical audio cables and I am constantly blown away by the picture. The blacks are especially dark and I had heard that this might be a problem with LCD TV's. The in TV speakers are fine, not tinny, although I elected to disable them and run the sound through my receiver for surround sound. I really can't fault the TV in any way. Just try and get the best price you can!
A Great Experience
 
Review Date: July 26, 2009
Reviewer: vplite, Las Vegas
The Sony Bravia KDL-52W5100 produces an outstanding high definition (HD) picture.

I did not note a particular problem with picture quality when viewing from an angle, even a little more than 45 degrees.

Calibration of the set is fairly straight forward, and the average viewer would probably be satisfied with the standard picture. If you're a viewer with a highly refined eye, you can tweek the picture to your heart's delight through the options menu accessed through the remote. There are numerous suggestions for custom setting for this TV on the Internet.

I was torn between ordering Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch and a similar and the higher rated Samsung LN52A650. I was leaning toward the Sony because the set was going in a room with several windows, so reflection was a consideration. The Sony screen has a satin non-reflective finish instead of the Samsung's high gloss. Several on-line reviewers had noted that the reflective surface of the Samsung was a problem. When I was ready to pull the trigger on this purchase I found the best Samsung price was $600 higher than the Sony. That along with my other considerations made up my mind in favor of the Sony.

LCD TV's have relatively small speakers, so the quality of sound is decent but limited. Many will chose to add a surround sound system or at least a couple of external speakers.

Purchase and Delivery

I found the best price online at Amazon.com. I ordered the set Monday and it was delivered to my home on Friday morning. The driver took the set out of the box and took all of the packing with him (earning a nice tip). The set came right out of the box mounted on a small fixed black stand. When I ordered the TV, I also ordered a useful flat panel TV stand with an integrated mount to the back of the set. This raises the TV a couple of feet off of the floor, provides left and righ swivel, and has 2 glass shelves for the cable box, blue Ray, etc. These stand are available locally or on line for [...].

I strongly recommend this television and Amazon.com.

Great TV
 
Review Date: August 19, 2009
Reviewer: Elroy,
The TV is great, 52 inches is huge. Motionflow looked very strange at first but I've gotten used to it and prefer it for movies. The best way I can describe motionflow is like when you are driving and you focus on one particular thing like a road sign or a car for a moment. That object you focus on stays clear despite how fast it's moving while everything around it gets blurry. Motionflow acheives the same effect. It focuses on the subject of the scene and keeps it sharp while everything else moves around it. Motionflow is a bit unlike your eye in one regard. Your eye keeps the thing you are focusing on in the center of your vision. Motionflow keeps the subject of the scene sharp as it moves across the screen. The difference (that the in focus thing is not in the center of the field of view) can be a bit jarring at first.

I've had the TV for about 3 weeks and have had no show stopping issues with it. The TV is hooked up to a receiver for audio. I have an HD TV signal coming in through component and bluray coming in via HDMI. I had to mute the volume on the TV itself to stop it from occasionally popping up the message "Audio switching to external source". I tried using Bravia sync over HDMI but it did not seem to do much but confuse my receiver (it's a sony receiver and it's bravia compatible). While Bravia sync was on my receiver would sometimes not turn on or switch inputs. Perhaps I could've gotten the Bravia sync feature to do something useful if I'd read some manuals but it didn't seem like it was worth the hassle. I still am not sure what Bravia sync is supposed to do.

I watched the Harry Potter movies and Fast and Furious in Bluray, they looked great. When I signed up for Fios I got three free months of HBO. HBO in HD looks fantastic. The tv is a huge step up from my 32 inch Westinghouse that has some dead pixels in a line down the right side of the screen.

No matter how big you are you'll want the help of another person to help you move the TV. I'm 6'6" and I couldn't wrap my arms around it to pick it up. It's not heavy it's just bulky, unwieldy, and too expensive to drop. You can pick it up by the bottom of the screen and lean the screen on your body but I don't recommend it because while doing so you won't be able to see where you're going.