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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.
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- 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
- BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
- Motionflow 240Hz
- BRAVIA Internet Video/Widgets
- XMB w/ enhanced 3D Favorites Menu
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 "It just stopped working" 2010-02-19
By A. Snow
We bought this TV from Amazon in October of 2009 and just four months later the color drained from the picture, faded to black and shut it self off. We turned it off, unplugged and plugged it back in, nothing worked. Amazon refused to replace the defective product. Amazon told us they have a 30 day policy and just couldn't or wouldn't help. We called Sony the technician who ran us through a bunch of steps and then decided to send us to a service center. Although it is still under warranty, the service center estimated a 2 month turn around. On top of that, the service center needs a Sony case number, something the technician failed to give us. Now we have to call again and get one. When you spend this much on a product you expect a little better service. Don't buy this TV and don't expect any customer service from Amazon or Sony if you have problems.

 "Outstanding LCD. Beyond my expectations." 2010-02-01
By Craig Weiss
Pros: Superb picture quality, non-reflective screen, easy menu system.



Cons: None of any consequence. If using more than one HDMI connection there's only one on the back and the rest are on the side so the wires are visible unless using a port saver.



Summary: After comparing about a dozen high def televisions the Sony Bravia series stood out. We needed a non-reflective screen, which eliminated all plasma's and most Samsungs. But even compared to the Samsungs, this television was as good or better.



In the stores we couldn't tell any difference between the lower priced Bravia V and the XBR, which has the same "engine" as the Z. Through Amazon, we couldn't pass up a deal on the Z and it exceeds our expectations.



On its own, the sound is passable, but using 5.1 surround it's outstanding, although no credit to the television. Never having owned a flat screen before, we're pleased friends and family who do praise the picture quality.



Navigating the bells and whistles can be a bit confusing but it's pretty user friendly, and the manual is helpful.



Please refer to CNET's review of the XBR for a more technical description of this set (they're essentially the same in many respects) and other user reviews do a better job than me in this area.



Bottom line is that after two months it's still a pleasure, sometimes exciting to watch this set. HDTV pops, especially sports, and movies are sometimes breathtaking in their clarity and color representation.

 "Great Blu-Ray, not so good upscaling regular DVDs, tho..." 2010-01-31
By Ms. Patricia J. Adams (California)
I very much think the PQ on Blu-Ray discs is the best I've owned. I am disappointed to report, however, the PQ depends greatly on which specific Movie you are watching. For example, I put in ST:TMP (BD) and the quality is great... yet, The (BD) Wrath of Khan is great in many sections of the film, but not all. - Further, when I tried to watch my Babylon 5 (regular)DVD movie "In the Beginning", the quality was very poor! Star Wars 1: The Phantom Menace regular dvd was tolerable, but no where near as great looking as it was on my Sampo 42in. plasma regular def tv. --- So, I am very happy with the Blu-Ray PQ, but I am dreading having to now re-purchase all my favorite movies on Blu-Ray format... ouch, we are talking some real money here! And my fav Babylon 5 isn't even available on Blu-Ray and who knows if it ever will be. - So, bottom line... after an initial high due to the PQ on Blu-Ray discs, I am now all depressed and well and truly pissed at all the sales people who say upscaling is as good as Blu-Ray... Boy, are they full of it!

 "Great TV" 2010-01-09
By D. Wieties (Memphis, TN)
This is a great TV, I would definitely buy it again. The internet feature works great and is very cool!

 "Love this TV" 2010-01-08
By Dice Ecco
First, I will say that I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5 because of the fact that the picture quality is honestly not as good as the best LED local dimming TV on the market (not naming names). That said, for the price this is the best thing on the market in my opinion. Here's why I chose this TV instead of the seemingly endless others - you can definitely go into choice overload when trying to buy one of these.



1) I considered the ambient light in my room and how far from the TV my couch and other chairs are. My room has a lot of light from windows, so that eliminates the Samsung products, which have too much glare. With guests, viewers would be at the side so a good side angle was important. Also, I didn't want to go any bigger than 55" because of the size of the room and where the TV would be. Make sure to measure that but don't be too shy with the size because you will get used to a larger TV after a day or so.



2) I considered refresh rates and the type (plasma vs LCD). We have only owned LCD TVs, so I must say that I don't have any real reason to prefer LCDs now that plasma TVs handle burn-in better than they used to. But we have owned LCDs and the depth of the blacks has improved over the years, so we stuck with the LCD. The last TV I bought had a serious jerking problem when 1080p content had a quick pan to the side, which annoyed me. With that in mind, I wanted to go for the 240 Hz refresh rate in the hopes of avoiding that problem. If you can look at standard definition content on the TV in the store, do so. But, keep in mind that you are buying it for the high def performance.



3) Next was price. More expensive TVs have diminishing returns in my opinion because the price of these things are just dropping so dramatically. My target price was around $1500 to $1800. The local dimming LED LCD TVs that have decent processors are just way too expensive for me at this point (in the $4000 range). They do look the best, but you can get something that is really good for much less.



4) Features. I really wanted internet connectivity. I use Netflix and I wanted a TV that I could stream Netflix directly without using any intermediate equipment. This is a feature that is becoming popular, so more TVs have this.



After considering these, my search was narrowed to 3 choices - the Sony Bravia XBR, the Bravia Z-series, and the Bravia W-series. They also have an eco-friendly series that is useful if you have a habit of leaving the TV on when you aren't in the room, but I don't do that so I didn't really take a hard look at them. Sony has a very helpful website that lets you compare the different types to see exactly what the differences are. Armed with the knowledge of what the technical differences were, I went to a local store to take a look at them. I didn't find the W-series, so I can't comment on that one. I found one store that had the Z-series and the XBR right next to each other. The technical difference from the Sony website is that the XBR is capable of showing a larger percentage of the color spectrum. The price difference was $300. I honestly could not tell the difference when looking at them side-by-side. So, we happily purchased the Z-series and kept that $300.



TV set-up was a breeze. Controls are very intuitive. Happily streaming Netflix with no issues and using other cool internet features like radio streaming. We are really happy with this TV. The only problem was that it's so big that standard definition DVDs look pretty bad. So, we upgraded to a blu-ray player and were back to happy viewing once again.


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- 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
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- Seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs, HD component and combo inputs (1080/60i capable), and a PC input
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 "Great TV" 2010-02-14
By N. Ayres (Atlanta, GA)
Great picture and good sound quality. This is my first HDTV and it looks great with vivid and bright colors. HDTV takes it to the next level and I love Sony TVs. A great combination with my new TIVO HD - the only way to watch TV. Free shipping from Amazon gets it to the curb (or garage if you are lucky), you will need help getting it unpacked and in the house.

 "nice tv & what you can connect to it" 2010-02-13
By Todd Chapman (Sterling, MA United States)
I've had this tv for 3 months and I like it a lot. This is a big upgrade from the 27" tube tv it replaces. If you watch any amount of tv and still have an old, small tube tv, a new HD tv will improve your experience in a big way.



This TV: After much research, deliberation, and a number of showroom visits, I decided on this TV. I purchased from another vendor for a bit lower cost, but I did so reluctantly because I have had very good luck with Amazon. The TV showed up well-packaged an in good condition. Set up is easy.



I selected this TV because it is in a bright room with many windows. LCDs are better than plasma for such conditions, I've been told. Also, this Sony has a less glossy screen than other worthy competitors, like Samsung. You can test this by going to a showroom and looking for glare from the store lights on the screens. This TV has worked well in bright conditions.



The picture quality is very good. There are adequate inputs, we have an HD cable DVR, a Sony blue ray player, and an xbox 360, all connected with hdmi (there are 4 hdmi inputs), and a Wii. There is a standard connection for your pc, if the pc doesn't have an hdmi port.



Network / Internet devices: I found that I could view video and pictures stored on my Windows XP PC on the TV using the xbox (connected to a Cisco wireless ethernet bridge, bought at Amazon, works great). To connect to a computer through the xbox, you will need a wired network or a wireless router with an ethernet bridge near the TV. The Blue Ray is a Sony BDP-N460, which connects to the internet and allows viewing of some free and some pay content, including movies, from a number of providers, including Amazon. It is pretty neat and gives choices for on-demand movies that seem less expensive than my cable provider offerings.



To connect multiple devices to the internet you can get a TrendNet ethernet switch at Amazon for $10, which will allow up to 4 internet connections from one cable or wireless bridge. I purchased inexepensive HDMI cables from Amazon, and they seem to work fine (you can pay a lot for cables, the $5-10 versions that I bought work well).



TV sound is OK. I ran an rca cable out to an old stereo and use that for movies when quality sound is desired (obviously a surround sound system would work as well).



Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase of the TV, and the other components that make the TV more functional. We live in an amazing era.

 "Everything I Wanted" 2010-02-11
By Julian (Georgia, USA)
Great picture, great sound, and Sony quality all for a good price.

Others have gone to much greater detail than I care to, but I'll just say I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this TV purchase.



Although I realize this isn't much of a review, I simply wanted to express my satisfaction to others.

 "Dare to Dream!" 2010-02-04
By Jay (So. New Jersey)
The 52V5100 was everything I hoped for from an inexpensive, big-screen, HDTV.



Set up was no effort (open box, remove TV, plug in, turn on) but took 20-minutes to find all of the available channels. The 52V5100 found more than I expected. Not only did it bring in the analogue cable TV channels (I haven't upgraded yet) but also the 50 or so, over the air, digital channels (in the Philadelphia PA area). Therefore, watching analogue cable looked bad on the big screen but there were also all of the local HDTV channels. Watching football on Fox was in HD and much, much better than the regular cable version.



Once the channels were in it was time to be judgmental. My last HDTV was a 32-inch LG and I spent two weeks trying to get the colors the way I wanted them. The 52V5100 was perfect out of the box. Blacks look ideal in programming however some people's jet-black hair lacked definition (too black?). Picture quality looked excellent. No blurring during a football game. Colors looked perfect. Images look good even at angles.



First video test was a standard DVD using an up-scaling DVD player and the images looked very good to me. No blurring through action sequences. Two people said that "King Kong" looked fake. I don't know if that was the movie itself or the player leaving out some detail.



Negatives:

No picture in picture (get what you pay for).

Remote is nothing to be excited about. It's a little thin with a rounded bottom. It doesn't have the Sony "return button" that goes back to the last entered channel while channel surfing. It could be more intuitive by having the primary buttons in the middle. I've had worse remotes (like Comcast's).

Monitor's HDMI slots are mostly on the side of the TV, with only one located on the back.

Sound is average.



Definitely would recommend. Price paid at local Mom/Pop TV shop in January 2010 was: $1,199

 "Love it! Hope it is reliable for many years to come!" 2010-01-30
By Ferne E. Tellinghuisen (California)
Excellent TV. Asked if it was reliable and about it's lifespan? Of course one doesn't know, but we're trusting that Sony will rate 5 stars in these areas as well.


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- Full Hd 1080P Resolution And Stunning Contrast
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- Compatibility is Vesa (300 Mm X 300 Mm)
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 "cracking static sounds on TV speakers" 2010-02-05
By J. Siu (san francisco, CA)
I love this TV. The pictures are beautiful!! The sound is great too, except that I, and others could hear loud static sounds from the speakers when the volume is turned up to about 30ish. You don't hear this in all movies or programs. I believe it may be base related. But it totally just ruins the mood whenever you are watching action movies... please read up reviews on the 32" Sony Bravia, this item also has very poor sound reviewS. I know so because I was considering a 32" Sony as well. Hey, maybe I just got a lemon. Good luck!

 "Great by for the money" 2010-01-30
By Herb fm Kingston (KINGSTON, TN, US)
I bought this TV as a Christmas present for myself. I got it at a great price through Amazon. It was $100 lower than the nearest local source. Free shipping too! I have satellite TV and the picture looks great. The sound is a little disappointing at low levels. I plan to install a stereo amplifier and larger speakers which will solve that problem. The initial setup was a bit tricky but I was able to complete it without extra help. Generally, I am a happy camper with this purchase.

 "Not bad but I can't recommend it..." 2010-01-03
By Rebel_w_Cause (FL)
I've had this Sony Tv now for a month and feel I can give an adequate review. This series of Sony HDTV is the "S" series which is Sony's lower end model (they have a "V" and "W" also). For the price-point (under six fifty) the pic quality is not bad. The sound using HDMI is also fine as far as volume goes. Granted, the tone quality (richness) is not very good but none of the speakers on these HDTV's are. Contrary to other reviews, I found the speakers to be above average.



However, I really can't recommend this tv because the update (fix) did not fix anything for me. The color shifting remains after the update and I have tried 2 of these tvs now. Sony support has been fairly good but in the end they haven't fixed anything yet. If you are considering this tv, please read online for complaints for the S and V series. People mention the color shift and noise poping even after the updates so while the update may work for some people, clearly it is is not for others. I really have spent much too much time on this. I really wish I had just purchased a different TV even if it meant doing so at a higher cost. If you do decide to get this tv, make sure you get a really good price on it!!



Finally, the picture on this tv is pretty good and I don't doubt that the software fix work for some people. If it had worked for me I would have given this tv 4 stars. The fact that I've had this problem with 2 Sony's now just makes me question this model (also, I didn't mention that I have tried different hdmi cable as well as swapped out my cable box thinking these might be the cause).



All I am saying is do your research and "buyer be informed."



One last thing I will mention, because I haven't seen it mentioned in any of the other reviews is about the Sony recommended memory cards for the update. Even if you don't have a card on their list try the one you have BUT MAKE SURE you format it first as suggested in their instructions (FAT32). I only had a 128mb card (not on their list) and it didn't work. I noticed the Fat32 instructions and tried that and the update ran perfectly.



I hope this has been helpful.

 "No Problem with Autodimmer - December 2009 Product" 2010-01-02
By T. Caire (Portland, OR United States)
I purchased this TV only a week ago. It was manufactured recently, having been delivered to the local store I bought it from in December 2009 (per the box it arrived in). I haven't had any issue with the Autodimmer feature. Perhaps the newer units have the necessary software, as another reviewer mentioned. Having paid only $599 for it, I am very pleased with the picture. I also liked the intuitive setup features and the simple remote control. I should mention that I'm not a TV-geek ... other reviewers are far more knowledgeable about details of HD TVs than I am.

 "Is easier to work with than one of its competitors" 2009-12-29
By Router user
I am comparing the sony to a JVC that was about the same price. I am by no means an expert when it comes to flat panel TV's.



I did not buy from this site. One of the national clubs has a better return policy. I purchased this TV and a 42 inch JVC. I am returning the JVC. The Sony controls and remote (although not multifunction)are superior in most aspects. I purchased both the JVC and Sony at the same time.



Most of what I have to say are based on using QAM on Comcast (no cable box). With the switch to all digital I found that Comcast in my area (northern suburb of Chicago) has put the digital starter stations on QAM. This means if you have a QAM digital tuner on the TV you can get these stations. Almost all large screen TV's have QAM.



The Sony found the stations (about 100 of them) and put them in a fairly logical order. I had to go through each QAM station and label them through "managing stations". I will have to make a cheat sheet showing which station is which. I have not seen any reviews that address the time it takes to change stations. The Sony changes stations much faster than the JVC.



It appears to be viewable in a brightly lit room. At night it is very bright. I have not modified any of the settings - yet.



I have not yet noticed the problems with the dimmer function that a lot of people have complained about, perhaps I have the update.



It does not in my opinion manage the switching between wide screen and 4:3 very well. It seems like I am always changing the settings depending on what I am watching. The JVC did a better job.



The JVC had an Ipod dock. My teenage sons really like this they were disappointed when I told them I was returning it.



If I was only using the tv through a cable box I don't know that wouldn't be more favorable toward the JVC. It is a larger screen for the same amount of money.




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 "Loooooooooove it!!" 2010-02-11
By Joseph D. Mckinstry
Great T.v. As always great picture quality and look. It's not as flashy, and well crafted as sony bravia's previous modes, but it's alot slimmer, and lighter. All around it's a great t.v

 "absurdo" 2010-02-04
By rojitas
Jorge R. H February 3, 2010



I'll tell you something I am sure they will not believe.

Last week, buy one and these TV, turn off the computer and went to work.

After 15 minutes but I was billed 2 TV for $ 2600.les swear I do not buy them.

When I returned in the afternoon I found this strange purchase, immediately cancel the order of these 2 TV. Rest assured, I received the Emal of cofirmacion. (Delete)

At the NEXT day I found that I had canceled 1 but I was billed 1

try to reclaim but they sent me another mail saying it could not cancel, the strange thing was that I take away 1.

After a week they told me finalmene good that I will accept the return and repayment of money,

At that moment my box already had in Colombia South America and expect it back, I was paying for the nationalization of $ 350.oo.. Amazon told me I had to regrezarlo qe EU which would cost the same.

Absurd incredible but true.

I am very sad and economic problems muhos to pay my Visa.card.

Good luck and genius

 "Great quality" 2010-02-03
By G. Caetano (Chicago IL USA)
Sorry to see this unit no longer available from sony style but it was available at amazon. Easy setup and great quality in the unit and picture

 "Excellent XBR9" 2010-01-24
By Zimzebob (Houston, TX)
This is an excellent intermediate sized television. It has a brilliant color spectrum with good blacks. Off axis viewing is the best I have encountered in an LCD set. There is no trace of motion blur.

A perfect match for a bedroom or small family room.

 "Best TV period" 2010-01-17
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Having made an extensive review of HDTV's including LEDs, I would say that overall the XBR9 series is the best. I read a ton of online reviews and went to the stores to compare first hand. The LEDs from Samsung and Sony are pretty good with very wide dynamic range. But the dynamic range was too high and at times the picture became difficult to watch. The blacks dominated most of the picture. Sure you can adjust this down but why pay the additional cost of LEDs when you have to adjust the contrast back to non-LED type levels? The 100,000:1 contrast on this set seemed perfect to my eyes. And the 240 Hz was smoothest of the hundreds of sets I compared. A comparison that was easy to make since the store ran a continuous demo. I'm not sure that live ATSC and cable transmissions would benefit from 240Hz since, they are compressed video and any motion shift accompanies pixelation and lossy information. Interpolation works best when the sample points are precise and lossless. So if you don't plan to do Bluray, maybe 120Hz is plenty. The picture quality is fantastic. Primetime and daytime NBC and CBS 1080i broadcasts are amazing to watch. The color variation is so accurately reproduced that it seems you are watching a moving painting instead of a picture. Leno Show, especially during Xmas, was amazingly vivid in color and detailed that I really didn't care about the content but was simply viewing the show as a spectacle or a museum piece.



If you do buy any Bravia TVs, I would advise to buy a Bravia theatre and bluray system since the Bravia Sync is great (though you may need to switch the little speakers for larger ones). Just put the disk in and the rest of the system turns on and switches over automatically. Saves at least 5 buttom pushes and the search for 2 remotes. You will love the system.


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Sony has integrated the TV Guide Interactive Program Guide into the exclusive Xross Media Bar user interface to deliver regularly updated program listings via your existing Internet connection--with no subscription fees or phone connection required.

HD input x 7
Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment (all sold separately) and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. An HD combo input, which includes HD component and composite inputs, (1080/60p capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility of using your HDTV as a computer monitor.

Xross Media Bar menu navigation
The award-winning Sony Xross Media Bar user interface allows you easily navigate through your favorite photos, music, channels, and connected devices.

Favorites Menu function
The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and frequently used video inputs.

Scene Select
Scene Select makes choosing the appropriate settings for the best HDTV experience easier than ever. Scene Select packages different picture and audio settings based on the type of content you want to view. For example, the "Sports" package configures the perfect picture and audio settings to make you feel like your right in the stadium. Other packages include "Cinema", "Photo", "Game", and "Music".

BRAVIA Link compatibility
BRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV's capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately).

BRAVIA Sync capable
BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync with the ability to control HDMI CEC-enabled Sony Handycam camcorders and Cybershot digital still cameras using the HDTV's remote and an on-screen display.

ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM
A built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM delivers over-the-air digital TV and unencrypted HDTV broadcast signals, as well as traditional analog TV broadcasts.

Exceeds Energy Star 3.0 Requirements
Sony W-series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by over 15% on Home Mode. In addition, they incorporate advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen.

What's in the Box
Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-40W5100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Remote control RM-YD027 with batteries, AC power cord, Cable clamper (attached to the Table-Top Stand), Operating Instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Card, Safety and Regulatory Booklet, Table-Top Stand, Screws

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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Technical Details

- Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces judder and sharpens fast-moving images for a crisp, more natural picture
- The built-in BRAVIA Internet Video feature allows you to access select on-demand entertainment available through your broadband connection
- Select and personalize your entertainment experience with widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV
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 "Nice buy" 2010-02-05
By J. Jerry (Central New Jersey United States)
I just upgraded for a 42" Samsung DLP from a few years and the difference is big. I did some research and liked the reviews I found of this TV. The under $1000 price was the factor with my wife. The picture is great, especially the sports I have watched. I haven't messed with picture setting as I am happy with how it looks out of box. The height of the TV was a factor so this Sony fit the bill.

I have unit played through an Onkyo amplifier so I can't say anything about the TV's speakers. I played some online video's through them and it was OK.

I'm not a big techie and I am having some issues changing the widgets but not a big deal yet. I bought the Linksys gaming adapterLinksys by Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming and Video Adapterand the TV is online. I did order the adapter from Amazon but canceled it when delivery would take 1 to 2 months.

All in all very happy with this television.

 "Sony Bravia 40"" 2010-02-01
By T. T. Wisniewski (Plymouth, NH)
With the available features and quality this was an excellent choice at the price point. Easy to set up, behaves very well with my connected HDMI devices. Overall a great product.

 "Great TV for just a TV. Extra features are okay.." 2010-01-31
By Tony R. Matthews (Richmond, VA)
I got this tv from sonystyle. It's a great tv. I have the Samsung40B650. So i make comparisons because they are priced so similarly.



Appearance

Appearance-wise this tv loses to the samsung. There is no glossy screen, but the sony does look good in a bright room. However, sony doesnt swivel. The tv viewing angle is almost 180 and I never have to worry about glares as well. The frame is simple and it looks very professional. The samsung line is pretty and stylish. Both tvs are great, you have to decide whether style or simplicity is what you need.



Sound

HDMI-CEC works great. I got a sony bluray theatre with this product. One remote to control sound is amazing. The tv sound is okay. Because of the way the speakers are position, it kind of looks like it comes from the bottom of the tv, not so much natural. Any flat screen tv will perform horribly with sound if it is paired with 10W speakers.



Features

If you have worked the playstation 3, you will transition smoothly with the xmb crossbar. It's not complicated. Just a different feel.



If you arent using a cable box, TV guide works to provide you with information per channel using your analog coax. Unfortunately it isn't able to decipher the digital channels, so all your HD channels are not identified. You can manually move the channels to the appropriate name, but it does take some time.



The tv is also internet capable. I've used the on-demand amazon. And it renders well for their non-hd shows. It does hiccup now and then. Netflix just became available but it only streams movies you place on your queue. It isn't as advance as the Xbox 360 interface. The tv is also dlna capable where it can stream videos from your computer. The music seems to do well. The video looks awful. Unless its a 720 file. It looks worse than standard def tv. For this reason, i just stick to streaming my videos from my comp on my xbox 360. I dont know if the 360 processes the video better but its definitely not as choppy or pixelated. The tv has updated its firmware three times already. I haven't seen a better response time or any big changes to know what is happening.



Not really a big deal, but you can turn off the illumination of sony when the tv is on. For some reason, manufacturers decided it would be cool to light up their emblem to distract you from your viewing pleasures. Most people dont care. I found it annoying. So thank you SONY!



Channels/Inputs can be labeled with text, not just 'game' or 'dvd'



Gaming

One reason I got this tv is because I hated the gaming on the samsung tv. The hdmi input had a lag which messed up gameplay online. This tv does not have a lag.



Bluray

1080p looks great:)



Overall, the tv is amazing. There are a few turn offs, but this tv is great. The number of inputs are great. The tv color didnt need calibration. I guess i should talk about 120Hz. Yeah, it's there. Never used it. Sony has really lost a few points in reputation based on the cheap lines they put out- the s and l line specifically. The W line is certainly competitive but not cheap. I see the price has gone down fairly well. 900s are a great deal for this tv and I would buy it again.



I know my review is pretty nontraditional. I was trying to fill gaps that other reviews do not. If you have any questions, feel free to ask away!

 "The PERFECT TV for a Small Bedroom" 2010-01-31
By Dominus (New Jersey, USA)
Make no mistake people, the 40 inch Sony W5100 is a GREAT DLNA complient HDTV. The image quality is pristine. The technology used in the W series is the same as their XBR series without all of the "extras". This TV will even stream Netflix over an internet connection! Really. Sony's stellar design and quality are enough of an extra for me. I got this TV at Best Buy for $900. A steal in my opinion.



I have had the set for the last 2 weeks and have enjoyed watching the Australian Open and NFL Playoffs in HD. Sports look beautiful on this TV. I had a Sony Bravia 32 inch 720p HD, but wanted to upgrade to a larger, full HD set. My bedroom is 12X12 and this TV is large enough to comfortably suit my needs. It's big without being obnoxious. It looks GREAT, has fantastic image quality, and has some cool interactive features to stream content from your computer.



I play games and Blu-Ray movies on my PS3. Games like Uncharted 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time, and Batman: Arkham Asylum look fantastic. The colors are deep, rich, and vibrant. This TV makes these particular games shine in the graphics category. Who knew? Video games that almost come to life from the screen...



I've seen "9", "Up", "Wall-e", "Inglorious Bastards", and "300" all on Blu-Ray on this set. The picture quality is simply breathtaking. Love the animated movies. Colors in those movies are particularly vibrant. Blu-Ray really makes this TV look awfully impressive.



I haven't spent too much time with the Network features of this TV other than using Netflix on it. There are a whole bunch of Widgets on this TV that allow you to check the weather, news, scores, etc. Most of these are useless. I want to report that once again, Netflix works flawlessly over this TV. Picture quality is very good. I'm talking about DVD quality streaming here. This TV can also stream movies and music and pictures from your computer over a network. Haven't done that. Yet.



This is really a great TV. If you can get one for $900 or less, I DARE YOU to find a better "future-proof" HDTV. Like I said before, this TV looks great and has great image quality.



I am not reviewing the sound on this HDTV because I use the optical audio input to connect to my Denon S-301 surround sound system.

 "Bad value for Widgets and Internet video" 2010-01-17
By N. Gonela (GA)
Purchased this TV for $750 incl taxes at local B&M store.

Hoped to get better value for extra price since this has Bravia widgets , Internet conn , You tube ... etc



This is after upgrading to the latest firmware as of 01/16/10



You tube videos quality is real bad for 40inch .

Tried Promotional videos from Michael Jackson, they look too grainy . Not MTV or HD quality for sure .

Has a dozen video options .

Yahoo widgets take too long to load , for weather , news .

Has the same issue of light bands (diagnal) from top left and top right corners coming into center fading away.

This issue repeats with 40V5100 series TV too( returned ). Called for tech support , they recommend to decrease backlight ! .



Picture quality is good . Audio is ok .



Might end up returning this too .












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