HDTV Reviews

Sony have announced the new Bravia W3000, XBR4 and XBR5 series of Full HD 1080p LCD HDTVs. All models feature a 1920×1080 pixel resolution LCD screen, with 10-bit processing, Bravia Engine upscaling, x.v.Color wide color system, the popular XMB crossbar interface which will be familiar to PS3 and PSP users, and Sony’s Bravia Internet Video Link to stream HD video content directly to the set via the internet. Read more

Sony has released a bunch of new HDTV lines recently, and the Sony KDL-46S3000 is their largest set from their S3000 series. The KDL-46S3000 has a 46-inch LCD screen offering a 1366 x 768 resolution for 720p and 1080i HD formats. Price at somewhere between the competition’s budget lines and Sony’s own top of the line 1080p sets the KDL-46S3000 is sure to be a popular choice for many users who want a quality name, and a big set at a price which will not sting too much. Read more

The 52-inch Sony KDL-52XBR2 has a unique glass outer edge frame surrounding the screen of the set with an interchangeable bezel to change the color and appearance of the HDTV. This can be used to create a unique effect and greater look for the set in the room. Also available are the smaller 40-inch KDL-40XBR2 and the 46-inch KDL-46XBR2.
Cnet got their hands on the 52-inch KDL-52XBR2 to review, they say a high pixel count is one of the Sony KDL-52XBR2’s major claims to fame. The panel has 1920×1080 pixels, otherwise known as 1080p native resolution, Read more

Sony has released the KDS-60A2020 which is basicaly just a color update to their popular KDS-60A2000. As not much has changed you can read the review of this previous model here. Both models have received an excellent review and are both worth considering purchasing.

Sony is obliviously a big name is HDTVs and their KDL-46S2010 46-inch LCD has a great price considering the brand and the size of this set. The KDL-46S2010 has gone through a massive price drop of the laster few months as sony brings out it’s latest line of tvs. The set can now be had for just over £1000 ($2000) which is almost half of the orginal price. The frame looks a little dated with a gray matt finish and connection wise there is only one HDMI input which might limit you in the future, but a HDMI switch can get past this problem.  TrustedReviews take a closer look at the 46S2010 and say it carries two key new Sony technologies: Super Vertical Pattern Alignment (SPVA) and Bravia Engine. Read more

Sony has released a device which will work on most new Sony Bravia televisions to access free streaming internet video, including HD Content. The “Bravia Internet Video Link” can recive content streamed over the internet via your broadband connection to view content from providers including AOL, Yaho, grouper, sony and BMG music. The device also supports video via RSS feed and features Xross Media Bar interface.

Sony’s new Internet video-ready televisions will feature the ability to receive streaming broadband video, including high-definition content, via a small optional module that is easily attached and concealed behind the TV for a clean, integrated appearance – even when hung on the wall.
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Sony has announced it’s newest and biggest Bravia LCD, the KD-70XBR3. The 70-inch LCD giant supports x.v.Color and HDMI 1.3, it also features “Motionflow” 120Hz technology to speed up display changes and reduce blurring. The Bravia KD-70XBR3 also has 10-bit video processing and Triluminos LED backlighting and he x.v Color improves color range by 1.8 times. The KD-70XBR3 as a contrast ratio of 7,000:1 with DRC-MFv2.5. Expected retail price for the 70-inch bravia is $33,000.
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Sony XL3 is a HD Media Center PC with all the bells and whistles. The XL3 looks great and plays great, pumping out all your HD content, it features a built in ATSC / NTSC tuner, CableCARD (DTC) support and uses the latest Core 2 Duo processors with the powerful Nvidia GeForce 7600 GTL graphics. The XL3 also has a huge 2GB of RAM and 500GB hard drive for your media content.
It can read the latest Blu-ray movies and also burn both single (25gb) and dual layered (50gb) discs to store all your data, movies, pictures and music.
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The KDL-20S2020 is from a big name, Sony, but it’s for sure not a big HDTV. The Sony KDL-20S2020 measures just 20-inches, it’s compact size is probably aimed for use as a second TV or for the kids room or study, or just if you don’t like those big sets taking up your living room space.
TrustedReviews have taken a look at the 20-inch KDL-20S2020 and say, Inevitably given the set’s HD Ready status there are single HDMI and component options for digital and analogue HD sources respectively. There’s also a D-Sub PC jack - far from a given at this screen size - and even a CAM (CableCard) slot for adding subscription TV services that reveals the presence of a built-in digital tuner.
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The Sony KDS-60A2000 has been reviewed by Home Theater Mag, who take a at the 60-inch rear projection 1080p HDTV.

The 60-inch KDS-60A2000 is a full 26 percent cheaper than the last 60-inch SXRD we reviewed. Sure, $3,699 is still a chunk of change, but it’s a little bit more palatable chunk. The most notable difference between the new models and the previous generation is the inclusion of a 1080p input, something that has been sorely lacking from just about every 1080p display we’ve reviewed.

The black level is commendably low. I measured it at 0.008 foot-lamberts, which, as far as RPTVs go, is bested only by the last 60-inch SXRD RPTV we reviewed (which was also our Product of the Year last year). Read more