Reviews of the Sony Bravia KDL-40W5100
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CNET Review
The Good: Reproduces a relatively deep shade of black; generally accurate color; good dejudder processing in Standard mode; extensive feature set with Yahoo Widgets and built-in streaming-video options including Amazon Video On Demand and soon Netflix; attractive styling with thin bezel; plenty of connectivity with four HDMI, two component-video, and one PC input.
The Bad: Expensive; benefits of 120Hz difficult to discern; cannot separate dejudder and antiblur modes; some screen uniformity issues; dark areas tinged blue; most free, streaming-video options not compelling.
The Bottom Line: With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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wired.com
Review Summary: Sony's 120-Hz television delivers terrific video and aces our video-processing tests. But what's more interesting is that Sony has finally integrated streaming video capability right into the set - while also expanding online content options. In ...
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televisioninfo.com
Review Summary: The Sony KDL-40W5100 is expensive for its size, but its price is somewhat justified by its performance and feature set. First of all, the TV had an impressive black level and contrast ratio. It did well on most of our color accuracy tests, but the ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL-40W5100
General
- Series BRAVIA
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 37.7 in x 3.4 in x 23.5 in x 36.2 lbs, Panel with stand - 37.7 in x 11.9 in x 25.6 in x 42.1 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 100000:1
- 120Hz Yes
- Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Stretch, Wide Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-135
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/60p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p
- Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
- Audio Controls Sound mode
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Voice Zoom, Mute button, Invisible Speaker System
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x USB - Rear
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
- Connectivity Wired
- Connectivity Protocols USB
- Supported Audio Formats MP3
- Supported Video Formats MPEG-2
- Supported Pictures Formats JPG
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Remote Control Model Sony RM-YD027
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 300 x 300 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 205 Watt
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 47.6 in
- Depth (Shipping) 7.8 in
- Height (Shipping) 27.1 in
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
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Buying Choices
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$1069.98 |
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$1099.99 |
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JustBuyElectronics.com
$920.00 |
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PowersellerNYC
$1049.00 |
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