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A Review of the Sony Bravia 52W5500 HD TV
Posted on July 15th, 2010 No commentsThe Sony Bravia KDL52W5500 has so a lot for anyone seeking great features – delivering the best performance in viewing movies, television Shows, music and games. This brilliantly thought out Sony model is very accomplished to be able to handle a extensive range of accessories.
This flat panel wide screen LCD television is built with HD; 1920×1080 Pixel resolution to produce crystal clear screen images that greatly improve the overall effect of picture viewing.
The Sony 52W5500 even has Motion flow 100 Hz to deliver the very best in movies, and sports with images that are displayed on the television screen in effortless, flowing movement. Furthermore, you will be hard put to find even the slightest hint of blurry images!
Whether one is looking to change the contrast to enhance the mood in darker scenes, or looking for bold, brilliant colors; Sony’s Bravia Engine 3 with Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) will facilitate one to adjust the settings accordingly.
Why not transform your lounge to re-create a cinema experience with 24P True Cinema? It is so sophisticated that even the volume of voices can be adjusted without making a change to the background volume while the life like quality of scenery produced would satisfy even the director of the movie.
For an an easy connection to High Definition sources such as Blu ray Disc and Playstation, simply make use of any of the four conveniently placed HDMI input connectors that are built-in (two on rear, two on side).
The Sony KDL52W5500 allows for fast and efficient upload of photos, games, videos and even music straight on to the television screen, so that everyone in the room can share the entertainment.
The Sony KDL52W5500also offers DNLA Home Networking Technology so that all of your music, videos and photos can conveniently be uploaded on to the large, LCD television screen, directly from your computer.
Simply by the click of a button on the TV’s remote control, Sony’s Bravia Sync can control the entire LCD television and take control of other devices such as Sony Handycam Camcorders. Ingeniously designed with Eco-Settings that include a Light Sensor to automatically vary the brightness of the television screen and lower power consumption, the Sony KDL52W5500 will allow for peace of mind and hours of entertainment in your lounge.
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Sony HDR – FX7 HDV Review
Posted on July 14th, 2010 No commentsThe Sony FX7 HDV High Definition Camcorder makes hi def video production available to the masses. Prices constantly come down on all technology and the camcorder market is no exception. While just a few years ago, hi def recording was complicated and out of the reach of the average consumer, Sony has improved the technology and made using it possible for those of us without the degree from MIT.
Sony’s new FX7 3-CMOS camcorder has all the manual features required by the professional videographer but is simple enough to be used by the serious hobbyist or the dad on the soccer sidelines. Hunters, birders, sports lovers and professionals will all appreciate what the FX7 can do and how easy it is to do it.
The first thing you’ll notice when you begin using the Sony FX7 how sharp and clear the LCD screen is. It shows vivid detail you probably haven’t seen in a camcorder monitor.
The zoom and focus wheels are easy to use and very intuitive. The faster you turn the zoom ring, the faster it zooms. What could be simpler?
Out of doors in bright light, the image came across bright and clear on the color monitor. What a pleasure to be able to see the colors without having to hold a hand over the LCD screen in bright sunlight.
Since the HDR-FX7 records video in high-definition, you can dual record still images at the same time. This is just another example of this little beauty’s versatility.
The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens provides a high-quality 20x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare. Perfect for that dad who wants to isolate his daughter on the soccer field.
Now for the downside. While the Sony FX7 performs magnificently in low light, it would have be nice if there was a built in light. Light attachments are available. Also, while the onboard microphone records decent stereo sound, an option of plugging in a better quality microphone using XLR would have been a great feature.
When all is said and done, Sony has produced another winner. The FX7 is lightweight and easy to use. It is simple enough for casually consumer but has features that will satisfy the professional.
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A Sony Bravia KDL32W5500 Review
Posted on July 13th, 2010 No commentsThe Sony Bravia KDL32W5500 is a state of the art television which will provide you and your family with hours of viewing enjoyment. When in the market for a new television you should definitely give the TV a shot. This television has everything you ever wanted in terms of modern style, latest design and a great set of features and to top it off quality to write home about.
Many people really love Sony televisions not because they are loaded with features but because it always sleek and stylish. There is probably never a better looking television out there. The same can be said for the Sony Bravia KDL32W5500.
This television is glossy and gives the screen a larger and broader feeling to it. All you need to do is to place this television in a room and it will become the center of attraction. It spices up your living room and makes it look state of the art.
The television comes with a rectangular stand. This stand looks flimsy but its far from flimsy and although its small it can hold the weight of your television perfectly. With this television you never have to worry about the TV tilting over and falling. You also have the all time favorite option of wall mounting it which will give your living room or entertainment room a whole new feeling.
Quality of the Sony Bravia KDL32W5500
The quality of this television is great and I would add that its picture perfect. This is no ordinary Sony television but rather it’s a high definition television offering high quality 1080p which is the highest in the television industry. With great picture you also get great sound to match the picture pixel for pixel.
The Sony Bravia KDL32W5500 features
Every Sony television to date has managed to load in more features than any other television on the market. Keeping up with past tradition this television is also loaded with superior set of features. The 4 HDMI inputs mean that you can connect as many gaming consoles as your heart desires and keep them connected. If you have a blue ray player go ahead and connect that too. Additional featurs you might need to know a bit about is image blur reduction, a feature called motion flow, and the ability to connect the television to your home network.
This allows you to download photos and watch home videos without even having to turn on your computer’s monitor, and with out having to flip through a large bundle of cables. There is also a very useful USB player which when hooked up to your television you can connect it to your Bravia Sync.
The Sony Bravia KDL32W5500 is not a television you simply talk about and its really difficult explaining picture quality until you can see it and show it to people. So head over to your local electronics store, or search online for the best deals on this television and start experiencing the magic of the TV today.
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LCD Reviews – Toshiba 15LV505 15.6 Inch Widescreen LCD TV With Built In DVD Player
Posted on July 12th, 2010 No commentsDesign: Sometimes all you want is a good TV for a small space like a kitchen, a compact kid’s room or even a mobile home. This is exactly where the Toshiba 15LV505 fits in as its HD quality LCD screen is quite capable of respectable HD video resolutions. Taking up very little space, this 15.6 inch Widescreen LCD TV even comes with a built-in DVD player fitted into the side of the screen. This does make the screen slightly thicker than most but the cost in space is minimal as this doesn’t affect the footprint size of the stand. At 7.7 pounds, the LCD TV is very portable making it great for HD video viewing on the run.
Specifications: In technical terms the Toshiba 15LV505 offers a resolution up to 1366 x 768 which allows for at most 720p HD video on 16:9 aspect ratio. The built-in slot loading DVD player can play DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/VCD format discs. As an added bonus the LCD TV comes with a TV Tuner so you can tune in to TV channels instantly. The player can display JPG images as well as play MP3s through its built in speakers. Connection-wise it offers one HD component input, one audio line-in, one composite video/audio input, one S-Video, one coaxial digital audio output and one 3.5mm headphone/audio line-out. The remote is pretty much standard and easy to use.
Features & Performance: With a TV Tuner, DVD player and speakers all built-in to the Toshiba 15LV505 this LCD TV offers plenty of functionality straight out of the box. Equipped with TheaterWide HD the LCD TV can display great 720p HD video as long as it comes from a HD video source. When done so, colors are great, everything is sharp and all the details come out clearly. Naturally, using normal DVD media will result in a rather normal DVD quality viewing experience but due to its small size it should fit anywhere. All in all, the Toshiba 15LV505 is a great multi-function LCD TV for places where space is an issue with support for up to 720p HD video.
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Buying an HDTV Converter
Posted on July 11th, 2010 No commentsHDTV is no longer the future of television. In fact, it is quickly becoming today’s TV standard. Pretty soon, most networks will be broadcasting their shows in High Definition format and unless you want to be left behind, you can either purchase your own HDTV or buy an HDTV converter.
Before you buy an HDTV converter, though, you have to understand what it does and more importantly, what it does not do. HDTV converters receive digital signals, including HD signals, and simplify them by converting them into analog signals that your TV can understand. They do NOT convert your analog TV into an HDTV. In fact, they cannot, since it takes more than the capacity to receive digital signals to make a TV into an HDTV. Remember, superior picture and audio quality are the trademarks of HDTVs.
HDTV converters are also not to be confused with HDTV tuners. HDTV tuners receive HD signals from sources such as cable and satellite TV boxes and Blu-Ray players then decode them so they can be properly displayed on the HDTV. Some HDTVs already come with built-in HDTV tuners and are labeled as Full HD while those that do not are tagged as HD Ready. If you have an HD Ready TV, you need an HDTV tuner, but not an HD converter. Remember, HDTV converters are only used with analog TVs.
Now that you know what HDTV converters do, you can go ahead and start looking for one to buy. You will be faced with several choices, and to find the best one, the most important factor to consider are the features. One such feature is the Analog (RF) Passthrough. This way, you can receive digital signals and still get analog signals from the networks that continue to use them. After all, while many networks will be making the switch to digital broadcasting, some will not, and unless you want to keep on plugging and unplugging your HD converter, getting one with an Analog Passthrough feature is recommended to get both types of broadcast signals.
Another feature to look for is the S-video (Super Video) Output. Although not superior to component video, S-video offers better picture quality than the standard composite video, which results in sharper images – although not nearly as sharp as those you would see on an HDTV.
You can get better sound quality with an HD converter, too, if you buy one with Stereo Output. Again, this is not nearly as crisp or clear as the sound of an HDTV, but it is still better, especially if you connect it to a surround sound system, like the one that comes with HDTVs.
Other recommended features include Smart Antenna support and an Electronic Program Guide or EPG which lets you flip through your programming options with the press of a button instead of consulting a TV guide on paper and even without a cable subscription. Some EPGs even allow you to make your own personalized list of favorite TV shows and networks while some provide more information about each show. You might want to choose a converter with a universal remote control included, as well, although this is not that important.
Aside from the features of the HD converter, check the brand, as well, along with the cost. Some converters can be purchased for free if you get a coupon, but the good ones are not eligible and cost more than a $100. This price is relatively low compared to high-end HDTVs which can cost thousands of dollars. Then again, you can always use the money to start saving for your own HDTV, which definitely offers a far better viewing experience than that of a HDTV converter and analog TV.
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Great Price Sony KDL55HX800 for $2,769.00
Posted on July 10th, 2010 No commentsSony KDL55HX800 55 inch Full HD 240Hz LED HDTV Review
Sony KDL55HX800 55 inch Full HD 240Hz LED HDTV Feature
- Full 3D Ready HD 1080p
- Wireless Network Ready
- PC Streaming Capable
Sony KDL55HX800 55 inch Full HD 240Hz LED HDTV Overview
Experience premium picture quality with the BRAVIA® HX800 Series 3D Ready LCD HDTV.
Enjoy amazing contrast with the Dynamic Edge LED backlight plus sharp, vibrant images and crisp, fluid motion. You can also connect to the internet and stream the widest variety of online entertainment. Add the Sony sync transmitter and enjoy 3D movies, sports and videogames in Full HD 1080p picture quality or convert your 2D entertainment to 3D with the push of a button on your remote control 1.Available at Amazon Check Price Now!
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Great Price Sony KDL-32S2010 for
Posted on July 9th, 2010 No commentsSony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S2010 32-Inch LCD HDTV Review

This Sony TV lives up to all of the industry and Amazon reviews. It is very attractive with any decor, easy to set up and can truly be viewed from almost any angle with excellent picture quality. I would say it is ideal for a viewing distance of up to about 12-15 feet. If you are going to view it at more than this distance, I would get a larger one.I didn’t have any problems with ordering, shipping, etc. The only negative I have to say is that the remote is not very rugged, which is surprising given the high ticket price. Couldn’t they put a few extra dollars and give people a nice remote.
You definitely will not be disappointed with this TV for sporting events, correct rendering of flesh tones and adjusting to brightness within a room. Compared to other HDTVs without all of these useful (sometimes essential) features, it’s not an apples to apples comparison. If you get one of the less expensive types, the color changes when viewed from an angle, the brightness isn’t quite right, etc. Spend the extra money and get something decent, a TV is generally something you will use for a long time.
Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S2010 32-Inch LCD HDTV Feature
- ATSC Digital Tuner
- BRAVIA ENGINE Full Digital Video Processor
- Digital audio amplifier
- Light sensor backlighting control
- SRS TruSurround XT audio enhancement
Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S2010 32-Inch LCD HDTV Overview
Sony KDL-32S2010 32″ S-Series LCD HDTV
Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S2010 32-Inch LCD HDTV Specifications
The S Series is the latest offering from the Sony Bravia line of high-performance and sleek styling LCD TVs. Features such as PC input allow the user to connect a PC for viewing content in a 16:9 high resolution environment. And with integrated HDTV capabilities, you can enjoy digital programming with enhanced audio and video reproduction. While the KDL-32S2010 is value priced, it also offers an elegant flat panel design to place anywhere in your home.
Feature List
7th Generation Sony® LCD Panel: The Sony® S-Series LCD TVs use 7th generation Sony LCD panels for truly matchless image quality and performance. These panels are produced from one of the world’s biggest mother glass to efficiently create large, high quality panels. The LCD high definition display (1366 x 768) that is used offers an astounding 178 degree viewing angle, very fast response times (8 ms total rise and fall time) and a spectacular contrast ratio.BRAVIA Engine™ Full Digital Video Processor: BRAVIA™ S-Series Digital LCD televisions use Sony’s BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance contrast, dynamically improve color, and reduce image flicker.
HDMI™ and PC Connectivity: Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s S-Series Digital LCD TV line is equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. The PC input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA S-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor.
Light Sensor Intelligently adjusts the screen brightness to match the ambient light in a room, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience. In a dim room for example the screen automatically reduces brightness making it much more comfortable for viewing.
SRS® TruSurround® XT: Building on the success of TruSurround technology, TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience. Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into “focus” during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper. TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself. And WOW widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
Freeze Function: Sony’s Freeze Function is a useful function that allows you to temporarily freeze the picture in a separate screen while the programming continues to display. This comes in handy when you want to copy a recipe, phone number, etc. that flashes too quickly across your screen. Simply touch the “Freeze” button on the remote control and copy the details down at your convenience.
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Picure fine, audio heavy. – D. Harwood –
Have this TV about a year. The picture is beautiful but the audio is too bassy. This is especially evident when watching movies. Have adjusted the audio every way possible and the treble is not as responsive as a four year old Sony that I have. Other HDTV TVs that my friends own have a much sharper audio quality.Be smart consumer Sony still king – Nathan Conrad –
This TV is perfect for the person who doesn’t spend tons of money or time on their movie/tv/gaming lives. If you want top shelf pic you will have to pay out at least 00. But for me, a mid level gamer-movie watcher-sports fan-this TV is awesome. Many people don’t know you need HD service to appreciate the quality. Many people don’t know about component cords and proper surround sound setup. I enjoy this TV for its quality and price, I am just an average person who won’t belly up and spend 00 on a tv so for 700 it is perfect, with a brand that has been in the business for decades.Wonderful TV – G. Kimmle –
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Check Out Sony KP-46WT500 46” Widescreen HDTV TV
Posted on July 8th, 2010 No commentsSony KP-46WT500 46” Widescreen HDTV TV Review

We’ve had this TV for a few months now, and the picture still blows us away. There are only a handfull of High Definition channels right now, but watching an HDTV broadcast, makes this set worth every penny. Watching sporting events in HD is like having a seat inside the stadium / arena(This set is a football lover’s dream. ESPN HD is the coolest!). We looked at a bunch of different models, including some of the bigger screens, but this one is just the perfect size for us, and the Sony was the most highly recommended by salespeople(they always noted how busy repair guys were with some of the other models). A good store will have HD pumped in on all their TVs to help with deciding which unit has the best picture. The Sony was sharp, the sound was good, and the remote was easy to learn. Also, watching DVDs with the progressive scan is like going to the movies. With the different audio and video setups, multiple inputs(including a convenient front input), and universal remote(included), you’ll be very pleased with this set, whether you’re watching the latest movie on DVD, catching the playoffs, or watching your favorite show in HD. This one is a good choice.Sony KP-46WT500 46” Widescreen HDTV TV Feature
- Its new body design and tabletop are chic and stylish
- Images will seem lifelike on screen as features like Sony’s 16: 9 aspect ratio
- Features include a DVI-HDTV interface, HD MicroFocus CRTs, a DAC speaker system (20Wx2), TruSurround SRS sound
Sony KP-46WT500 46” Widescreen HDTV TV Overview
Sony’s KP-46WT500 46-inch 16: 9 hi-scan projection television belongs in your home… Its new body design and tabletop are chic and stylish. Images will seem lifelike on screen as features like Sony’s 16: 9 aspect ratio, HD detailer wideband video amplifier, and HD MicroFocus lens system go to work. Additional features include a DVI-HDTV interface, HD MicroFocus CRTs, a DAC speaker system (20Wx2), TruSurround SRS sound, DRC multi-function (960i/480p) circuitry, and a hi-scan 1080i display. Making your viewing experience even more pleasurable are the built-in high-contrast protective screen, CineMotion Reverse 3-2 Pull-Down technology, and Multi-Image Driver X (MID X) circuitry. For convenience, Sony offers twin-view two-tuner Picture-and-Picture, the scrolling channel index system, favorite channel with preview, and more. Immerse yourself in the incredible – the KP-46WT500.
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Good for its time, but pricey at 49. – Justin Moore – Houston, TX
Purchased this television new in 2005. Touted as HD upgradeable (whatever that means). This television served well for the past four years, but has been far surpassed by hdtv available today.Warranty? We don’t need no stinkin warranty – Tom T – Rochester, NY United States
I bought I version of this TV from a local big box retailer (the KP46WT510). 2 years and 11 days later, the covergence amplifiers blew out. Result, 0 repair, because it was 11 days out of warranty. If you must buy this TV, make sure to figure in the cost of at least a 3 year extended warranty with in-home servce.best TV I ever had – Robert J. Bachman – Bohemia, NY
The Sony company should win an award for this HDTV it s the best picture I have ever seen. DVD’s are super and HDTV for sports and PBS is fanstatic. BUY IT !!The only downside was the wait for the stand, and the lack of space for components below.
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I had it for more than 6 months with Digital TV decoder. It is perfect TV for the digital TV programs like major prime time dramas and many NFL games.
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Great Price Sony KDL-52EX700 for $1,829.00
Posted on July 7th, 2010 No commentsSony Bravia EX700 Series 52-Inch LED HDTV, Black Review

I chose this television as an exchange for a defective Sony rear projection unit, the KDS-50A2000. This was an LCoS (or in Sony parlance, SXRD) set from 2006 that, until its malfunction, provided a wonderful 1080p image with good contrast, great color, and nice detail. So I am comparing the 52EX700 to my former set.That said, what are the criteria for a great TV? In my opinion, the criteria can be broken into 5 areas, weighted equally:
1. Black & White. How dark is the baseline black level of the set? How bright is the brightest white? What is the contrast ratio? How well do the two interact on normal viewing material?
2. Color. How accurate is the color? Is it vibrant but not cartoonish? How adjustable is it?
3. Processing. How well does the television handle fast motion? Is there a lot of video noise? Are detrimental picture “enhancements” defeatable? Is there a sharpness setting that reveals maximum detail without edge halos or other artifacts? Are there jagged edges or moire effects on challenging material?
4. Build Quality. Is the screen reflective or matte? Does the screen have uniform lighting? What sort of viewing angle does the set have? Is the cabinet sturdy? Is the remote ergonomic? How much power does the TV consume? How much heat does it generate? Is the unit reliable overall?
5. Feature Set. How many and what kinds of connections does the set have? Does the TV have internet connectivity? How comprehensive is the user menu? Is there Picture in Picture? What other sorts of convenience features are present?
I will rate this set on a ten point scale in each of the 5 categories. There are two categories specifically in picture quality, which means that the picture is the most heavily weighted feature. A perfect set (whatever that is) would rate a 50. An average store-brand cheapie set from a big box retailer would probably rate in the 30s.
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Black & White = 9
The 52EX700 is capable of displaying a very dark black. Blacks which are too bright can wash out an image, making it seem grayish and foggy. This is most definitely NOT the case with the EX700. Blacks are darker than my previous 2006 model television, and at least as dark as the best LCD sets from last year. Some professional reviewers (such as CNET) have said it is not as dark as some of the current competition. Frankly, I have a hard time seeing how. In daylight, the black areas of the screen are completely black. In a darkened room, if you’re watching a black screen, sure, a tiny bit of light is evident. But who besides a professional TV reviewer sits in a darkened room watching a black screen? To the human eye, on any real program material, the blacks are effectively at zero light output. On the other end of the spectrum, this set gets very bright, once you turn off the “ambient sensor” and take full control of the backlight. At half backlight, the set is quite bright. At full, it’s as eye-searing as a rear projection model with a bright lamp. Blacks remain inky and deep at any backlight setting, but of course are deeper the lower you go. Any way you slice it, this set was more than bright enough to watch during the day, and it was more than dark enough for the black level not to be an issue at night. The contrast ratio is quite high, and the image has a lot of “pop.”
Color = 9
Colors are vibrant but not cartoonish. It was easy to get them dialed in to a pleasing, natural looking palette by changing the “temperature” to its warmest setting. White Balance controls afford more chances to tweak the color. Sometimes, the darkest areas of broadcast HD seemed to tint a little green or blue, but this was likely the source, since this flaw was not evident in Blu-Ray material.
Processing = 8
Overall, processing was good. I never noticed even one instance of motion blur, whether I was watching sports, drama, or action-packed Blu-Ray movies. There is no video lag, regardless of picture settings, which is very important for video gaming (some sets make you turn off all processing in order to eliminate lag, which can lead to a diminished picture). Detail can be very strong even at lower “Sharpness” settings (mainly, sharpness puts artificial enhancements around the edges of objects on the screen, so the lower the better). This picture is a bit noisier in dark areas than my SXRD set close up, but this noise is invisible at normal viewing distances. I noticed a few jagged edges in nearly horizontal lines on Blu-Rays (grates and fences can be torture tests for digital televisions). This is a 120hz television, affording the opportunity for Sony’s “Motion Flow” setting, which interpolates frames to smooth out “juddering” on video (60hz) and film (24hz) sources, giving everything a very non-juddering smooth kind of motion. This was OK on TV programs, but was distracting on movies (which are filmed at 24fps). I generally left it off. 120hz is an even multiple of 24, however, and this set is able to decode 24fps video (such as Blu-Ray) with no artificial frame interpolation (i.e. frames created by the TV that aren’t actually in the image source) or processing. This leads to an extremely stable and sharp picture on movies without any additional and artificial “enhancement” such as Motion Flow. In the end, 60 vs. 120 vs. 240hz processing isn’t nearly as important as black level and color. Most 60hz sets look fine regardless of source, and many would say that frame interpolation modes lead to unnatural-looking images. 480p DVD looks fine. 480i broadcast standard definition performance is not going to win any awards, but it is perfectly acceptable. Just remember, garbage in=garbage out. You can only polish a turd so much, as they say. Speaking of OTA, the on-board HD tuner is very strong – it pulls in channels very stably even at 60-70% signal.
Build Quality = 7
The cabinet is understated and stylish, with a thin “metallized” gray strip below a shiny black bezel. The set is impressively thin, but not so thin that jacks are laid out in a less easy-to-access sideways orientation. I wish the input jacks had been closer to the center of the rear, but they are laid out nicely. The included stand swivels, and keeps the television stable. The screen is a matte finish (thank goodness), and does a decent job of attenuating reflections from the room. The LED edge-lighting does lead to a small bit of “flash light effect” near the edges of the screen, but it is not really noticeable on normal material, and it is not as bad as competing edge-lit sets. The “Achilles Heel” of this set is viewing angle – the image washes out a fair amount more than 45 degrees to either side of center (90 degrees total), and more than 30 degrees vertically (60 degrees total). This is, however, pretty common for LCD sets. It is neither the best or worst in this regard. There are still plenty of great seats for this set in an average living room. The remote control is average – it could have used a few more shortcut buttons, and the D-pad could have been made more ergonomic (it’s a little shallow).
Feature Set = 10
Until “Google TV” equipped sets come out next year, the EX700 is tops in terms of internet features. Netflix, Amazon VOD, and Youtube streaming are the stars, and they all work well. Picture Quality on these is decent to very good, but set-top devices perform better, since the TV seems more sensitive to connection speed. Entering your login info for these services lets you access their respective queues, right on the TV. A plethora of other, smaller internet features offers podcasts, videos, music, and other things. The haphazard organization of these is not ideal, however, and typing in search queries with the remote is cumbersome. Also extremely impressive is the implementation of TV Guide for over-the-air HD signals. The TV downloaded listings based on Zip Code, and only displayed a schedule for channels I had selected as “Shown.” The user menu is modeled after the XMB menu of the PS3 – both a blessing and a curse, because so much information is contained in it, one can easily get lost. A “Favorites” button lets you bookmark favored inputs, channels, or internet features. The VGA PC input works perfectly, and the image is automatically scaled to fit the screen perfectly, with no overscan or loss of fidelity with text. Power saving is another big feather in this set’s cap – the LED light source is already very efficient, generating almost no heat and using about half of what a normal CCFL LCD set does, but you can also shave power use further with the “Eco settings,” and the “Presence Sensor,” which turns off the screen (but keeps the audio on) when you leave the room. The only feature that really fails to impress is Picture-in-Picture, as it is limited to PCs (which must always be the main screen, and there is no swapping), broadcast TV, and component input devices (like older DVD players). It is by no means the full-featured and flexible PIP that sets used to have, and is only marginally useful.
A note on 3-D: This set is not 3-D ready. I, however, am of the opinion that 3-D in the home is a flash in the pan, and will always be, until consumers are not required to buy 0 glasses for each family member in order to view it. Also, there is currently no media to play on such a set. Therefore, I will not dock points for lacking this “feature.”
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All told, this set rates a 43 on my scale of 50. While this might sound like it’s low or disappointing, it isn’t. My dad has a Samsung UN55B8000, a very comparable edge-lit LED set, which performs similarly, but offers fewer features. I would rate that set 9/9/8/8/7, for a total of 41. My 50A2000, a rear projection SXRD set, would rate 9/10/9/5/6, for a 39 (the 5 is for its unreliability and the irritation of replacing lamps). The Insignia set I helped my grandmother purchase for her kitchen would rate 7/6/6/8/6 for a 33. I imagine the absolute premium today (which I haven’t seen) wouldn’t go much above 46 or 47. So anything over 40 is very likely a solid all-around performer with good features.
Thus, I rate this a 5-star set on Amazon’s scale, especially given its price point in the current marketplace. You’re getting a large, efficient LED edge-lit set with top-flight internet features and very good picture performance for under k. I am thrilled with the performance this set offers and consider it an upgrade in nearly every way over my previous 2006-model set (with the exception of viewing angles). It should be on the short list of anyone searching for a high-quality, full-featured set that can handle both home theater and HD cable/broadcast television chores. It may not be at the top of the roost this year, but for the money it is probably as good as anything out there.
Given the CNET review of this set, I was not expecting to like it as much as I did, and I was prepared for some compromises. Well, I guess pleasant surprises come in slim packages. This is an uncompromisingly good television with only a few minor flaws, most of which are endemic to LCD televisions. Its greatest strengths are its robust online offerings and its extremely punchy contrast ratio.
Sony Bravia EX700 Series 52-Inch LED HDTV, Black Feature
- Full HD 1080p Resolution
- Bravia Internet Video
- USB Input
- Edge LED backlight
- Wi-Fi Adapter Ready
Sony Bravia EX700 Series 52-Inch LED HDTV, Black Overview
Enjoy Full HD 1080p, incredible contrast and smooth motion performance with the slim Edge LED backlit Sony BRAVIA EX700-Series LCD HDTV. Connect to the internet and instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV shows, videos and music using apps from Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Slacker and more
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Sony KDL-52EX700 Review from LCD TV Buying Guide – LCDTVBuyingGuide – Atlanta, GA
The Sony KDL-52EX700 has its own private display in some prominent retail stores. It’s got the thin good looks Sony is counting on to impress with its great brightness on the showroom floor. In this review we delve deeply into the inner beauty of the TV as well to evaluate whether the internal processing and output match the aesthetics. The EX700 series ranks right in the middle of the pack in Sony’s 2010 lineup in terms of feature offerings and price.HD Picture Quality: Image edges from HD content were crisp, clean and detailed. The LED backlight and intense black level seem to help images in 3 dimensional effect. Shadow detail is excellent with HD content as well. Regardless what content is displayed there is quick degradation of black levels and contrast from side viewing angles starting at 15 degrees. Color information was rich but no overpowering with HD content. I enjoyed the picture very much from front and center and was unable to pick up the processing problems the TV displayed in HQV testing.
Black Level/Contrast/Contrast Ratio: Black levels were stout and measured .026 to .029 on the IRE scale giving the TV a high post calibration contrast ratio of 1570:1. The black levels carried through to scenes from both HD and 480i content. As mentioned below, side angle viewing will diminish contrast appearance.
Dark Shadow Detail: Fantastic shadow detail is a winning characteristic of the EX700. The TV showed tremendous definition in dark areas of suits, clothing, and in all dimly lit scenes.
Color Rendition/Color Accuracy: Color rendition is a strength of this Sony display. Colors pop off of deep black levels without being oversaturated.
LED Back Light: With a static gray screen displayed there was obvious horizontal light banding from the edge lit LED back lights. The irregularities in back lighting revealed themselves from time to time when viewing content as well.
Motion Lag: There was some jerkiness and judder effect in scenes panning side to side even with the 120Hz rate Motionflow feature on standard setting.
HQV Processor Testing: After watching a few brief video content highlights we thought the processor was going to pass our tests without a hitch. Turns out the brightness and nice color rendition of the picture fooled us. Overall, the EX700 performed poorly in video processor testing. I guess they saved the best stuff for their higher end TVs such as the HX900. Obvious jaggies, moire’, shimmy effects, judder, and dithering were apparent on many tests – all signs of a struggling processing engine. The one exceptional performance was in the video resolution loss test. Interestingly though Sony has named the video chip sets for this TV the new Bravia Engine 3, we decided that the video processor in the EX700 must at least be the same as the XBR9, since the testing was identical with weaknesses and strengths in exactly the same areas.
Calibration: The EX700 series has a strict governor on brightness. This prevents the average user from hurting their picture quality by poorly calibrating their TV. The EX700 calibrated fairly easily to D6500K. Gamma tracking was excellent and one of the best tested.
Calibration Settings
Picture Mode: Custom
Backlight: 4
Picture: 96
Brightness: 52
Color: 49
Hue: G4
Color Temp Warm: 2
Sharpness: MIN
MotionFlow: Standard
Cinemotion: OFFAdvanced Settings
Gamma: 0White Balance
R-Gain: 0
G-Gain: -16
B-Gain: -7
R-Bias: -6
G-Bias: 0
B-Bias: -4Features: As mentioned above use the Motionflow feature on Standard but do not use the Cinemotion feature in conjunction unless you want to add lots of jerkiness and a nasty background effect to the picture.
120Hz Rate Feature Evaluation: Overall this feature is viable on the EX700 series. While this feature detracts from the picture quality with most TVs in the market, it enhances PQ in the EX700. The feature does not introduce unwelcome video background noise as with most others. We recommend the Standard setting. Extra points to Sony for coming up with a Hz rate feature that actually improves the picture even during film. There was still judder occurrence, but the feature reduced it.
Aesthetic Considerations: The EX700 is a nice looking TV with the super thin 2.25″ depth and an included side to side swivel table stand. The 2″ wide gloss black bezel framing the screen could be thinner to suit my tastes. There is a classy looking charcoal gray strip on the bottom of the TV.
Audio Output: Sound output from the 10W X 10W speakers was weak with many sources. The audio output often had a hollow, tinny non-quality with which we were not impressed. There was an absence of virtual surround effect. ClearVoice is a Sony Bravia feature we have recommended in the past and is included on this TV. It enhances voice sound level somewhat effectively.
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Great TV – Aaron Chenoweth – Chicago, IL USA
Just a quick review after I upgraded from my old LCD Projection 50″ 1080i TV to this new Sony LED model 3 weeks ago. Just for the fun of it; before I switched them out I left them side by side just to do some comparisons (I just put a new lamp in my old TV so it was at it brightest in years). When I switched to TV mode on both using my HDTV AT&T UVerse 1080i cable, the comparison was interesting. Overall the Sony LED TV had a sharper and brighter image but there were a few channels where I just didn’t see a difference. This I blame on the cable being 1080i and possible some channels using inferior HD Cameras??? Then I played a DVD on each TV and the Sony defiantly had the brighter shaper image. Lastly I threw in a BluRay, and this is where this new Sony LED TV blew away my old TV. My first words were “Wow that looks great”. I also just downloaded a 1080p movie and got the same “Wow” result while watching it.I did tell myself that if I didn’t notice a large enough difference I would be returning this TV and waiting another year for newer models (Since I just bought a new lamp for my old TV). Well after 3 weeks my old TV is now sitting in the basement waiting for someone to watch it, and I think it’s going to be a long time. So, overall after 3 weeks I am extremely happy with this Sony TV.
Anything I didn’t like? Just 2 minor things: there are 4 HDMI cable connections but only 2 in back – the other 2 are on the side. It’s not a big deal but if you have your Cable box, BlueRay Player and your Video Game Console all hooked up with HDMI cables; one of those cables is going to be sticking out of the side of your TV at all time – you can bend the cable back so it’s not sticking out that much. But, as a person who wants all his cables hidden – this is a little annoying. The second and very minor; the stand is little blah, not a big deal but I would think they could come up with something better on their 2010 models since the rest of this TV looks so great.
One last addition, I saw someone asked about how many Watts this TV used. So I brought home my Watt Meter from work and did some testing. This new LED TV used 75 Watts on average when on. I also hooked up my old LCD Projection TV and it used around 195 when on. Pretty big difference.
Beautiful Picture – Samuel Barton – California
I have had this TV for about 2 weeks and am still stunned by its beautiful picture. The colors are rich and deep and in HD everything is so crisp. This TV is in my Family Room Set-up which includes Pioneer Elite SC-25 receiver, LG Blu-Ray, Boston Accoustics center and surround speakers.Pros:
1. Picture (as mentioned above). Although it is close, the picture is better than my 46″ Samsung LED-LCD that I have in the bedroom. Colors are warmer and image is just as crisp if not more so even though the screen is bigger. Images from the Blu-Ray are truly stunning2. Network connectivity. A wireless dongle was included with my set. However, I have hardwired to my LAN so I can’t comment on the wireless capabilities. Hooking up to the network was seemless and streaming from a computer on my network was effortless with no hiccups. I haven’t streamed HD video yet, so I can’t comment.
3. Cabinet. The screen is surrounded by a beautiful high gloss black cabinet. Probably will be a fingerprint and dust magnet. But the design is great.
4. Low energy consumption that all LED’s enjoy
Cons:
1. Base. I really didn’t care for the base. So much so that I mounted instead my media center so I wouldn’t have to use it.2. Slow to reflect channel changes when the next channel had a different resolution. Was able to fix to setting cable box to 1080i output only. Channel delay down to less than half a second vs. 2-3 seconds when changing from a 720p channel to a 1080i channel.
3. SD picture nothing to write home about.
I am very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend this set.
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Sony KDL-32L504 – 32″ BRAVIA L Series LCD TV – widescreen – 720p – HDTV – black Feature
- 720p resolution, a dynamic contrast ratio of 8,000:1 and ample HD connections,
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Upgrade your viewing experience. Delivering crisp, clear picture quality, the 32-inch BRAVIA L Series HDTV provides vivid 720p resolution, a dynamic contrast ratio of 8,000:1 and ample HD connections, including 3 HDMI inputs, 2 HD component inputs, and 1 PC input. The perfect solution for your bedroom, kitchen or office, the BRAVIA L Series includes dynamic backlight control, which automatically controls overall image brightness and reduces power consumption by up to 50 percent.
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