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Reviews of the Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR4

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    hdtv-news.co.uk

    By Franz Bicar | April 3, 2008

    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. ...

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  • 8.0

    digitaltrends.com

    By Greg Hale | March 18, 2008

    Review Summary: XBR series televisions represent the very best Sony has to offer in high definition viewing.  The XBR line of Full HD 1080p televisions incorporates all of Sony's latest technologies...

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  • 7.6

    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

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    technews.in

    By Rasesh Tanna | October 15, 2007

    Review Summary: The Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR4 LCD TV comes in the screen size of 52"(132cm) Diagonal having resolution 1920x1080. The TV has aspect ratio 16:9, contrast ratio 2000:1 with the viewing angle 178*

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    ultimateavmag.com

    By Thomas J. Norton | September 20, 2007

    Review Summary: At $3,599 the KDL-46XBR4 is also considerably less expensive than the 46XBR2--a reflection on the continuing downward trend in flat panel prices. But the Sony is still a premium priced product in an increasingly competitive market. We're here to see ...

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: KDL40XBR4

General

  • Series BRAVIA XBR
  • Product type LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 43.7 in x 4.8 in x 25.9 in x 57.3 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Piano 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
  • Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio 18000:1
  • 120Hz Yes
  • Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Wide Zoom
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Viewing Angle 178 degrees
  • Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
  • Comb Filter 3D digital
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom
  • Additional Features Live color creation technology, Bravia engine EX

TV Tuner

  • Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
  • Input Video Formats 1080p
  • Freeze Memo Yes
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes

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
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices TV

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

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1

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Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR4

Buying Choices

Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR4 40" LCD TV from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $1999.00

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