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Sony Bravia M Series KDL 19M4000 19 Inch 720p LCD HDTV Black
Sony Bravia M Series KDL 19M4000 19 Inch 720p LCD HDTV Black
Want a small LCD TV that still brings a lot to the kitchen table or the bedroom? The KDL-19M4000 is Sony’s answer. With three HD connections (including an HDMI, component, and PC input), a sleek design, and the picture quality you’ve come to expect from Sony. The KDL-M4000 is designed to deliver the performance you do want without turning your bedroom or kitchen into a second home-theater you can live without. 10W (5W x 2) Audio Power Output Simulated Stereo Dolby Digital Sleep timer V-Chip Parental Control VESA hole spacing compatible for use with optional wall mounts ATSC / NTSC tuner with QAM Fast panel response Wide Viewing Angle Color – Black 1-Year Limited Warranty Input Ports – HDMI, RF Connection, 2 x Composite Video (1 Side/1 Rear), S-Video, Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input, PC in (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini), 4 x Analog Audio Input (1 Side/3 Rear), Audio Out, Optical Digital Out, Headphone Jack Approximate Unit Dimensions – 15.9 (H) x 19.1 (W) x 6.5 (D) with Pedestal Approximate Unit Weight – 16.1 pounds
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars disappointed
I purchased this television six months ago. I do not have cable and use an antenna. This tv has a sturdy frame and a very clear picture as well as first rate sound quality for a small screen television; however, on at least one of the major networks this television loses sound and sometimes picture roughly every twenty minutes. I have to move the antenna and/or turn the set off and back on to restore normal broadcast. I have moved this set to different locations and even watched it at a friend’s house to rule out the possibility of interference. Nothing has helped. I spoke to a repairman and he says that there’s probably a problem with the tuning mechanism and that I’m most likely stuck with a lemon. I bought a Sony thinking that I would get quality. I was wrong. Foolishly perhaps, I just purchased another Sony. This time a 22-inch Bravia L-series. So far, so good. No problems.
4 Stars This TV Met My Expectations
I purchased this TV on 6/7/09 to fit on my kitchen counter under cabinetry. It had to replace my existing 13″ CRT. Finding an LCD HDTV with a large enough screen, but short enough to fit under the counter, was a major problem. This Bravia gave me the largest screen available that would fit.
From reading reviews prior to my purchase, I had concerns about quality of picture, stability, look, etc, but I have been quite happy with my purchase. I have it connected to Time Warner Cable, exclusively (I don’t watch over the air HDTV). Compared to my old CRT, the picture quality is very good – color is good, sound is good. The fact that it is 720p hasn’t been a problem because the screen is still pretty small. Point is, I’m not demanding a lot from the TV, but I don’t accept crap – its performing more than well enough for a kitchen TV. One small complaint – it takes about 10 sec to warm up and get a picture when you turn it on.
I have also used it as a second monitor to my macbook pro laptop. It works fine.
It isn’t a beautiful TV, but it isn’t too ugly, either. I bought the white/silver combo. As of July 11, 2009, no technical issues, or failures.
3 Stars Color of TV
When purchasing this TV – no matter what the color of the television says in the description (ex. black, silver, or any other color) – that color will only be on the face of the TV, and the rest of it will be white. If you are aware of this, then you will not be shocked or disappointed when you unpack it. This is an example of a very poor description of a TV. The TV itself is fine.
5 Stars Ed
Good reliable TV. I mounted this TV in my motorhome although the instructions from Sony state that the TV should not be installed in a moving vehicle. I mounted it to a wall mount and it works just fine. Good sound and picture. The only drawback is that I move my motorhome often and the TV autotune takes up to 50 minutes to do an Autosearch to reset available channels in the area.
My old set took only about 5 minutes. Otherwise we love the set and would recommend it.
5 Stars Not a bad TV….
I got this TV to do two jobs. First was to act as separate computer monitor and as a second TV. The SONY does both jobs very well.
Sony BRAVIA V Series KDL 40V5100 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Sony BRAVIA V Series KDL 40V5100 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Keep pace with fast-action movies, sports and game play. Equipped with Full HD 1080p and Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology, the KDL-40V5100 40-inch BRAVIA V series LCD flat panel HDTV provides a more fluid, natural and realistic viewing experience while enjoying fast-paced entertainment. Additionally, every scene will be sharp, vibrant and life-like thanks to BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor. Plus, a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio yields deep blacks in darker scenes. The V series also includes 7 HD inputs to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components such as PlayStation 3, Blu-ray Disc player and your PC.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Best TV In The Price Range
This TV requires two things:
1) Install the firmware update. Details on how to do this can be found at the manufacturer’s website by typing in the model number (KDL-40V5100) and following the support instructions.
2) Calibrate the settings for optimal performance. It will vary a bit based on your room environment, but this should be pretty darn close (settings found in the “Picture” menu):
* Picture Modes
o Picture Mode : Standard
o Color Temperature : Warm
o Aspect Ratio : Full
* Picture Settings
o Backlight : 3
o Picture (Contrast) : 85
o Brightness : 54
o Color : 40
o Hue : R6
o Color Temperature : Warm
o Sharpness : Min
o Noise Reduction : Off
o Adv. Contrast Enhancer : Off
o Gamma : Low
o Clear White : Off
o Live Color : Off
* Advanced Settings
o Cinemotion : Auto 1
o Game : Off
o MotionFlow : Off
o White Balance : Factory Default
You now have one of the best pictures you can get for under a grand, and not too far away from even the most high-end of models. The TV has a few flaws (like only 1 HDMI input on the back of the TV, making wire control a bit of a hassle and having a bit clunkier design than some models), but the picture itself is great. Highly recommended.
5 Stars it is okay.
For while ,it is a good price for the item. but now it is not the good deal.
5 Stars I couldn’t be more pleased
The picture is awesome and the menu is easy to use. I just can’t find anything to complain about this product. I have only owned it for a month.
4 Stars Great TV for the Money, but still has problems.
I purchased this TV about two months ago. I waited until now to write the review. I have this v5100, a PS3 Slim, and Xbox 360 elite. First and foremost, the picture is exceptional, I already have a 65′ Mitsubishi DLP, this is a welcome addition to the home. First off, the picture on this LCD unit is amazing, it may be the 120 HZ refresh, I’m not sure. Blu-Ray looks good enough that I am in the process of updating my DVD library with as many as I can find.
Cons, I bought this TV, a PS3 Slim, and Sony Sound Bar for the Bravia Sync. Bravia Sync is about 50% effective, I can control the Sound Bar with my television and cable box remote which makes it bearable. The bravia sync feature seems limitied, to the point where it doesn’t work half the time. I’m constantly having to rescan the unit, not to mention that the PS3 won’t even recognize the television as a Sony Product and limits Blu-ray capability until you find the 1080p Blu-ray option in the settings and disable.
I wrote this review because I purchased this TV to watch blu-ray, and I purchased the v5100 to sync w/ the PS3 slim, and it doesn’t even work properly. The TV it self is great, the problem is that it is not as advertised.
5 Stars really happy
I love the picture – it’s absolutely beautiful (too beautiful, I’m watching too much tv now!) And the user controls are quite easy, the inputs a snap and the overall usage quite nice. Attractive tv. And the price was quite good!
BTW, I am using an HD antenna and am happily surprised with the quality – it’s great!
Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL 40XBR9 40 Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Black
Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL 40XBR9 40 Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Black
Powerful performance and superior design come together with the stunning 40″ BRAVIA XBR9 HDTV. This flat panel TV features Motionflow 240Hz refresh rate technology for maximum motion detail and clarity. There’s also broadband Internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet video capabilities that let you view select on-demand movies, TV shows, music and more. You can even personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen. In addition to BRAVIA Engine 3 digital video processor, the 40″ XBR9 incorporates advanced power saving features and comes with 7 HD inputs.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Sony Bravia xbr9
From the day we received this tv we have loved it. We did a lot of research and felt that the natural colors, the very fast and smooth motion flow and the crisp picture would be just right for us and we’ve not been disappointed at all.
5 Stars High style and high performance
I will admit up front that I am a complete HDTV newbie. I hung on to a 20 year old, 22 inch CRT color “monitor television” for far too long, in part because I do not watch much television programming (a bit of baseball, PBS, occaisional Law & Order reruns, that sort of thing) and in part because the whole HDTV techno nerd thing was too intimidating. After much online research and a few surreptitious visits to Big Box electronics stores, I finally settled on the 40XBR9 and bought it from an Amazon seller — and could not be more pleased with my selection. The picture quality is simply riveting. The menus are reasonably user friendly and I have not found it all that difficult to calibrate for optimum results in a softly lighted room. With minor tweaking, the factory defaults work well for most cable television programming. I used the CNET suggested calibration for movies on the 52XBR9, and it works very well on this 40 inch unit.
This is a beautiful television. The bezel is as slim as they come and is an unadorned, moderately glossy black. While it is not a small television, it is not too overbearing for a medium sized bedroom or office. Considering its slender bezel, and the fact that there are no visible speakers, the sound is more than adequate for watching most TV programming. I purchased a ZVOX 525 sound base and an OPPO blu ray player to go with it. I have yet to watch a blu ray disc, but upscaled DVDs like Ratatouille and Wall-E, with sound from the ZVOX, are incredibly crisp, vivid and detailed, with wonderfully natural color, deep, pure blacks and brilliant whites and grey tones.
The one down side is that the XBR9 is not very forgiving of poor quality source material. My local cable provider still offers a limited selection of true HD content. SD television does not fare well on this set, although with some tweaks you can get acceptable picture quality — ratchet down the sharpness so the poor resolution is not obvious, use a 4:3 aspect ratio rather than ’stretch’ the image to fill the screen, so the perspective is not distorted, turn down the brightness and restrict the color range to avoid the exaggerated and artificial hues that seem to be part and parcel of SD TV, and you get a reasonable picture on par with a decent CRT. But once you’ve seen good quality 16:9 HDTV content, you will be somewhat disappointed with SD sources.
This competes head to head with the high end LCD and “LED” TVs from Samsung. I think it beats them for at least two reasons. First, the Samsung models have a very glossy, “wet look” screen, which is really a distraction. Under some conditions, it gives the picture more “pop,” but except in a darkened room, the glare problem is insurmountable. Second, the comparable Samsung televisions have wider and more obtrusive bezels with a brilliant piano black finish, which is made even more garish by Samsung’s somewhat ludicrous red “Touch of Color” gimmickry. The Samsung design is like over the top prom wear. The 40XBR9 is the electronics version of the perfect, simple and refined little black dress.
Prices seem to fluctuate wildly — the prices quoted on the date of this review are about 15% higher than they were when I made my purchase ten days ago. You may want to keep an eye on the market and catch the next wave of “sales.” But you won’t buy this TV because it is an inexpensive “bargain” — you may buy it because dollar for dollar, it will give you the most pleasure during the years it will be in service.
5 Stars Beautiful!
I appreciated how easy it was to schedule the delivery – however the delivery itself was a little rough. Item was scheduled to arrive between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., when I called at 11 to check the status the driver hadn’t checked the paperwork and was back at the facility for ‘a meeting’. Still – he was back on the road and had delivered the telly by 11:45, not too bad.
Delivery aside, the product is great. Crisp and clear, and the perfect size for the room. I haven’t used all the bells and whistles yet, but so far the Sony Bravia and Verizon Fios are providing enough entertainment!
5 Stars Simply Amazing
In searching for a HDTV for our new videoconference set up I had many options and many vendors but by far this was the best TV at an amazing price. I will definitely be returning to Amazon.com for future TV purchases.
5 Stars Great TV – Worth the Money
While this TV costs a bit more than your Vizio or some other Sam’s Club special it is well worth it. I bought it about a month ago and have loved it ever since I first hooked it up.
I have it hooked up to a Sony Blue-Ray BDPS360 player as well as my Bose Lifestyle V30 Surround Sound and various other equipment. The extra HDMIs are really nice and the ethernet capability is easy to set-up and use. It saw my Buffalo LinkStation Media Server without any problems and streams music perfectly. I look forward to streaming movies later this fall from Netflix. I was really impressed with the audio output as whenever you stream anything into it, the quality is nearly identical to if I hook my ipod up directly to my surround system.
I also have a friend that has the 52″ XBR9 and we both enthusiastically recommend any xbr9 Sony product.
The only problem I had was the first update that I needed to make on it, I had to use a USB flash drive instead of just using the network. After that though, I was able to make the next update over the LAN.
Please note while I have not tried it with this TV, my 32″ XBR 9 is not able to see my ipod when directly hooked up to the USB. I think Sony has a cradle you have to buy. Maybe this will change with future firmware updates.
Sony BRAVIA S Series KDL 46S5100 46 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Black
Sony BRAVIA S Series KDL 46S5100 46 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Black
Step up to Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning contrast without breaking the bank. The KDL-46S5100 46-inch BRAVIA S series LCD flat panel HDTV features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) for an impressive dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 and BRAVIA Engine 2 digital video processor for superior resolution. Plus, 6 HD inputs are provided to connect all of your HD devices.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Dead in 6 months
I purchased this tv in March 2009 and by September the HDMI inputs stopped working. Great tv if the HDMI inputs hadn’t always acted weird then one day the HDMI inputs just stopped working entirely.
Just starting to work with Sony on getting it replaced/repaired.
2 Stars Problem with HDMI conn with Bose Lifestyle w/HDMI repeater
Bought to replace my Panasonic 42″ plasma that was connected to Bose Lifestyle 35 with HDMI repeater/switching. Never had any issue with the Panasonic but with the Sony can’t get pic through HDMI connection thru Bose. Going HDMI direct between Apple TV or Cable box is OK but thru Bose no can do. Called Bose and was identified as problem with HDMI handshake (possible firmware issue with Sony). Called Sony and was confirmed that TV need firmware upgrade (KDL-46S5100_ER411E229). Downloaded the upgrade to my UBS storage and connected to the Sony TV, firmware upgraded successfully. Tried the result, you get barely some improvement (intermittent picture at varying resolution) but not watchable. So be warned with this TV model and using with HDMI switcher/repeater like Bose or any other HDMI switcher, might have HDMI communication issue.
BTW, it work if HDMI sources are directly connected to the TV but if later on upgrading with external HDMI switching might not work. Also picture is OK for the price although my 3 year old Panasonic 42 plasma is definitely better contrast and fluidity.
Sending it back to Amazon and getting another TV from local store which I can positively verify will work on the Bose Lifestyle using HDMI.
5 Stars Great HDTV, Great Price
Bought this for my mother-in-law. Perfect size HDTV (46″) for her TV room which is about 12′ x 12′. Amazon had the best price, and the delivery men were very careful bringing it into the house and installing the HDTV.
5 Stars Replacement lamp
Does the lamp burn out and have to be replaced on this model? If so, what is the serial number of the replacement bulb?
4 Stars NEXT TIME I LL BUY AN XBR SERIES TV
ALL OK, BUT IS JUST TO PLAY GAMES ON ZBOX AND SEE HD MOVIES, FOR REGULAR TV SUCKS
Sony BRAVIA V Series KDL 52V5100 52 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Black
Sony BRAVIA V Series KDL 52V5100 52 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Black
Keep pace with fast-action movies, sports and game play. Equipped with Full HD 1080p and Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology, the KDL-52V5100 52-inch BRAVIA V series LCD flat panel HDTV provides a more fluid, natural and realistic viewing experience while enjoying fast-paced entertainment. Additionally, every scene will be sharp, vibrant and life-like thanks to BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor. Plus, a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio yields deep blacks in darker scenes. The V series also includes 7 HD inputs to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components such as PlayStation 3, Blu-ray Disc player and your PC.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Quality Television Set
This is a quality television set. The picture looks crisp, football is what I use the tv for mostly..that and xbox 360. This tv is awesome for both of those things. Also, blu rays are fantastic on it….this tv is the total package pretty much.
5 Stars Great TV
I did a lot of research before purchasing this TV. It’s one of the best one out there for the price. The picture is great and has a lot of features. It’s 120 HZ which good for watching sports. The sound quality is JUST OKAY -I recommend attaching a sound system to the tv or (just a couple of mini BOSS speakers which u can get for less than $100.)
5 Stars great tv; great cost
amazon was great. terrific product at a very competitive price. also, easy delivery and installation
4 Stars It’s very good, but…
The TV is very good, delivery is professional, but no reply for my question email about delivery.
5 Stars Very good for a “Introduction To HD” TV
I’ve had this TV since the middle of June 2009(reaching the 6 month period). Before this TV, I’d never had an HDTV or a TV anywhere near this size either. I am pretty tech savvy but HDTVs were not my specialty. With that being stated, I will give you my experience with this particular HDTV.
Since the beginning of 2009, I’d been looking at TVs off and on with the help of “CNET”, just google it, and I’d heard that Sony had an impressive line of entry HDTVs. But I put off the thought of buying one until the middle of June. I was fumbling around on BestBuy’s website (sorry Amazon, at the time, I found a better price. BTW, its just a product review.) and in the “weekly specials” I found this TV on sale for $1499.99, down from its original price of $1999.99. It was the HDTV that I had favored the most from CNET’s reviews, so I made some calls around and none of the stores close had it. I managed to find a store about an hour away that had 2 left, 1 in stock and 1 on display. Drove an hour to check it out and loved it. I added the 3 or 4 year “bring it back no matter what” warranty and after taxes came out to just under $2250, which I paid on the spot in cash, I had not-so-great credit.
Brought it home and set it up and it was a beauty. It took about 30-45 minutes for the TV to recognize (it did something to find all the available cable channels) the channels and our first DVD experience was through our Xbox 360 and it was the Dane Cook’s HBO comedy special. The show wasn’t that greatest thing I’d ever seen BUT the freaking picture was. BTW, the HD cable, Xbox 360, and our Wii look superb on it as well. (Now if I can just get my hands on some Blu-Ray material.)
***PROBLEMS***
I guess every rose has its thorns (haha, cheesy), well this one has (2) of them, and they aren’t really thorns.
1st – MOTION FLOW: To my knowledge(I could be wrong), the MotionFlow feature is the HDTV’s way of enabling the 120Hz refresh rate, which is AWESOME, BUT you can’t just quickly toggle between the 3 options they have for the MotionFlow,(Off, Standard, Full) I mean, you can preview them on the MotionFlow screen, but no quick adjustment feature/button. You have to go into the picture settings every time and slowly make your way to the advanced settings at the bottom of the screen.
2nd – When you have the MotionFlow on “Full” there are still parts during whatever you’re watching that don’t continuously show in that “smooth frame experience”. I’m thinking that the 240Hz HDTVs are probably more dedicated to the continuous MotionFlow. It’s nothing to cry about.
Other than that, the TV is great. The sound is great, it ranges from 0 to 100 and at 60 its good enough for me. Don’t get me wrong, I’d go with a home theater system, but for now its nice. The remote is easy to understand and navigate. I would recommend it to anyone else who was in the same shoes that I was in. To say the least…(haha since I wrote a bibles worth of information) I am satisfied.
Feel free to ask any questions.
