Sony Bravia W-Series KDL-40W4100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

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Sony Bravia W-Series KDL-40W4100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

This tv is smart, easy to set up and has everything you would want in a 40 lcd tv. Multiple HDMI, great sound, great color and picture (I don't think we changed the default setting at all since it was perfect) plus it works great with other sony products. If you put a dvd into your sony dvd player the tv turns itself on and switches to the dvd input. Also the input screen is great, there is no guess work. Every component you plug in is highlighted so you and other people using your tv don't have to guess which input is what like most input screens. Sync is also great because we don't even use our dvd player remote since the tv has all the essential buttons for it built in.

27 review(s) 0 comment(s) Posted 84 days ago at

I really picked a winner with this one

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Sony Bravia W-Series KDL-40W4100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

I finally took the expensive plunge and bought me one of these babies about eight months ago, just in time to enjoy the NCAA basketball tournament in all of its widescreen, high-definition glory. I never thought I would pay so much money for a television in my life, but I have no regrets whatsoever. In fact, this is one of the best purchases I've ever made. I did put a good bit of thought into my selection and purchase. Most of the technical concepts of high-definition TV were a mystery to me, so I tried my best to figure out which features I had to have, which ones I would like to have, and which ones I could afford. Frankly, I don't remember all of that technical mumbo-jumbo anymore. Obviously, I wanted a TV capable of Full HD 1080p - anything less than that, and you're just wasting your money, especially when and if you make the move to Blue-ray. The refresh rate was also important, as you need to have a refresh rate that is a multiple of 24 (since most movies and modern TV shows

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are shot at 24 frames per second) if you want everything you see to be smooth and natural on the screen; since this Sony model featured Motionflow 120Hz technology and true 24p True Cinema capability, I was satisfied that I was getting the best technology that I could afford. I should say that I decided on Sony pretty early on in the decision-making process, after reading up on Sony's BRAVIA engine technology. Another selling point of this television is its virtual surround sound system, which more than meets my temporary needs until such time as I can put together a true home theater system. Sound was important to me because I've never liked the sound on the previous TV I purchased back in 2001 - in fact, I have to forego virtual surround sound options on that old one in order to have any chance of understanding what people are saying on the screen. I'm more than satisfied with the two-speaker virtual surround sound on this Sony BRAVIA, though. If you're thinking about buying one of these mega-TVs, I would encourage you to go out to some electronics store and actually take a look at the different models. I knew I didn't want anything smaller than a 40-inch screen, but I wasn't sure the 40-inch was big enough to really satisfy me. At the same time, I didn't want to go overboard with the size because video quality can become an issue with greater size and because I planned to use this TV in my computer room rather than my den (because that is where I spend almost all of my time). When I actually went out and compared sizes for myself, I was a little surprised at just how big the 40-inch really was, and it ended up being a perfect fit for me, both physically and aesthetically. You don't want a TV too big for its space, as this is an investment you want to keep as safe and secure as possible. Bear this in mind, especially if you have children (or clumsy friends). Of course, you'll need to purchase an HDMI cable separately in order to take full advantage of this TV's high-definition capabilities, and don't think you have to spend a fortune on it, either. As for hooking up your cable box, DVD player, VHS player, or whatever, you've got a virtual control panel of ready options on this set. For starters, there are four HDMI ports, meaning this TV will take whatever high definition component you want to throw at it. You also have component, S-video, standard audio and video ports as well as a PC input port. Your old VCR may not really utilize the capabilities of this television, but you don't have to worry about not being able to still use it. If I had anything bad to say about this product, I would definitely say it. Unless you're swimming in money, the purchase of an HD TV like this involves some sacrifice, and you surely don't want to be stuck paying for something you aren't happy with. The fact is, though, that I have nothing but positive things to say about this television. Now that football season has returned, I'm loving this Sony more than ever.

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27 review(s) 0 comment(s) Posted 149 days ago at

Any TV you get will be obsolite in a week....

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Sony Bravia W-Series KDL-40W4100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

But if you buy this one, I can guarantee you will be happy for a long time!

I bought this TV six months ago and I am incredibly happy with it. I've got a PS3, a Dreamcast, a Wii and a Pioner CLD-D702 LaserDisc player hooked up to it along with a nice surge protector (I live in San Francisco in an apartment with really old wiring).

I immediately fell in love with the ability to calibrate the TV for each individual device. Instead of having long reference lists of sharpness, contrasts and hues for each one. A small deal, but it makes a hell of a difference between so many previous gen devices
PS3- Looks fantastic, but that's pretty much a no-brainer.
Wii- It doesn't fair well without happy component cables.
LaserDiscs- If you have any in CAV format, you're in for a treat! Because the CAVs 30fps interacts quite nicely with the 120Hz motion flow. My jaw was on the floor when I first watched Akira.

I went with this instead of an XBR because I thought this was the best looking model on the

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27 review(s) 0 comment(s) Posted 290 days ago at

Really Enjoying This TV

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Sony Bravia W-Series KDL-40W4100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

The TV arrived before the estimated date and in perfect condition. Everything was complete and in the box, and setup was very easy. We are really enjoying the HD picture quality and the 120Hz frame rate really makes a difference.

27 review(s) 0 comment(s) Posted 295 days ago at

Poor picture quality in low light

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For me, this tv looks great when watching sports or similar during the day. When watching a movie at night, however, the picture is horrible. Way too much backlight bleed from the top two corners. I thought it must be a defect and had Sony ship out a new one ... same problem. Then they sent someone out to look at it and ended up telling me this is just the way it is. They might be right as looking around the net you see many similar complaints. Very disapointed - this is not the 5 star set as advertised on this site. Not much point to the blu-ray player I also purchased when the tv picture is so bad when showing a dark picture. Do not buy this tv if you want to watch movies.

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Sony Bravia W-Series KDL-40W4100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

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