Reviews of the Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR4
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CNET Review
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The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Sony KDL-40XBR4, but we did review a larger model in the series.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 138304 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: As long as you stick with its movie or custom picture presets, the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 delivers an impressively accurate HD picture that will make a handsome addition to your home theater.
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ultimateavmag.com
Review Summary: Overall, I found the KDL-52XBR4 to be an excellent LCD TV. Detail is super-crisp (at least on HD content), color is right on the money, and shadow detail is better than most. Other than a slightly soft picture with standard-def material, my only real rese
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The Sony HDTV's backlit remote lets you nimbly navigate through different settings menus. The remote can use programmable codes found in the manual to control a DVD player or other source
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL40XBR4
General
- Product Type 40 in LCD TV
- Series BRAVIA XBR
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- Dimensions With stand
- Width 43.7 in
- Depth 12.7 in
- Height 28.2 in
- Weight 68.3 lbs
- Enclosure Color Piano black
Display
- Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- 120Hz Yes
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 18000:1
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes Zoom, Wide Zoom, Normal, Full
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom
- Additional Features Motionflow, Game mode, Clock, Sleep timer
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
- Input Video Formats 1080p
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects S-FORCE Front Surround Sound, Virtual Dolby Digital
- Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear
Stands & Mounts
- Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.5 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 235 Watt
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 43.7 in x 4.8 in x 25.9 in x 57.3 lbs
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User Opinions
Buying Choices
Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR4 40" LCD TV from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $1847.00
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Electronique Plus $1847.00 | In stock: yes
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HOME THEATER STORE
$1929.88 |
In stock: yes
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