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 80/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = 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 ...
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hdtv-news.co.uk
Review Summary: First of all, it is good to know that this HDTV produced very good results when displaying various scenes with natural, vibrant colors. Skin tones look very natural with solid and finely balanced colors when tasked to display High Definition signals. ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL40XBR4
General
- Product Type 40 in LCD TV
- Series BRAVIA XBR
- 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 Full, Zoom, Normal, Wide Zoom
- 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 Live color creation technology, Bravia engine EX
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 Virtual Dolby Digital, S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Side, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - 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
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 5.5
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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