Reviews of the Sony KDL-40W4100
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The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Sony KDL-40W4100, but we did review a larger model in the series.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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bestcovery.com
Review Summary: Beautiful, stylish LCD TV from Sony with full 1080p resolution and Motionflow 120Hz processing for a smoother image when watching sports or action films. This TV has an intuitive menu system that makes it very easy to use and setup. While it can't ...
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reviewed.com
Review Summary: The Sony Bravia KDL-46W4100 is a 46-inch LCD flat panel HDTV. Available starting at $1800 this is not a budget HDTV for its class. It offers several features we'd expect to see from a more expensive television, including deep blacks and bright whites, ...
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my411family.com
Review Summary: Considering the low price of the unit and high end features such as 120Hz video processing and 24Hz True Cinema™ processing for film frames, this LCD HDTV is an excellent choice for Home Entertainment, Business Presentations and Class room lectures. ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KD-L40W4100
General
- Product Type 40 in LCD TV
- Series BRAVIA
- TV Tuner 1x analog/digital combo
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- Dimensions Without stand
- Width 38.8 in
- Depth 4.3 in
- Height 25.4 in
- Weight 44.1 lbs
- Enclosure Color Gloss 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
- Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes 16:9, Full, Normal, Stretch, Auto Wide, Wide Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Neutral/Cool)
- Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid/Photo
- Additional Features Clock, V-Chip, Game mode, Motionflow, Photo TV HD, On-screen menu, Channel labeling, Parental control, Contrast enhancer, 3:2 pull down compensation, Ambient light sensor (ALS), Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit, Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-and-picture (PAP)
- Reception System NTSC-M
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Channel Coverage DTV:2-69, UHF:2-69, DTV:1-135, Cable:1-135
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC, 8-VSB
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
- Audio Controls Bass, Balance, Sound mode
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Voice Zoom, Auto volume adjustment
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 5 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, 2 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 ) - Rear
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 300 x 300 mm
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.07
- Power Consumption Operational 230 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 - 38.8 in x 4.3 in x 25.4 in x 44.1 lbs, Panel with stand - 38.8 in x 11 in x 26.9 in x 50.7 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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