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Reviews of the Sony KDL-40W4100

  • No Rating

    CNET Review

    June 30, 2008

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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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  • 9.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 5, 2009

    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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  • 8.5

    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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  • No Rating

    reviewed.com

    By Alfredo Padilla | September 30, 2008

    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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  • 8.5

    my411family.com

    By my411family.com | August 27, 2008

    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. ...

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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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