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46"

16:9

1080p

100,000:1

178°

Estimated 4ms

240Hz

4

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

Requires fine tuning out of the box to get the best picture quality.

 

You will need to have a wireless network to utilize these broadband features.

 

No option exist to Add you own favorite RSS feeds.

 

MANUFACTURE STATED FEATURES

Fast clear images, a result of a 240Hz refresh rate-Motionflow™240Hz technology gives crisp fluid motion.

 

BRAVIA Engine™ 3 is the newest digital processor from Sony, it uses a collection of enhanced  algorithms to reduce noise and enhance overall image detail.

 

Has BRAVIA widgets, Networked TV guide® Interactive, DLNA with photo, music and video.

 

Has Broad Band Features

 

Has 7 HDMI inputs for multiple connectivity to several devices.

 

Sleek thin design will look good in any room.

 

Exceeds Energy Star 3.0 requirements.

Great for going green!

Built in TV Digital Tuner

MANUFACTURE:

Sony

MODEL:

KDL-46Z5100

MSRP:

$2099

REVIEW SUMMARY

Overall this model offers great image quality and fast processing. It will require slight advanced knowledge to fine tune out of the box. It's rich in features and has an attractive slim design. Packing a 240Hz refresh rate makes this set ideal for gamers and videophiles! Get your Blu-ray players warmed up. And dig that joystick out of the closet it’s play time!

16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel

16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920x1080) accepts any high definition video signal and renders it with optimum resolution, so you can take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc™ players and Sony® PLAYSTATION®3 entertainment systems that can deliver 1080p content.

 

BRAVIA® widgets

Personalize your viewing experience by selecting, positioning, and resizing widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV display. BRAVIA widgets are small icons that can be accessed with the touch of one button providing you with the latest in news, weather, sports, and much more right on your BRAVIA Z-Series HDTV.

 

DLNA® with photos, music, and video

Compliance with DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows BRAVIA® Z-Series HDTVs to access digital photos, music, and video from DLNA-enabled PCs and other devices, so you can enjoy your memories with family and friends in the comfort of your living room instead of crowding around a PC.

 

Xross Media Bar™ menu navigation

The award-winning Sony® Xross Media Bar user interface allows you easily navigate through your favorite photos, music, channels, and connected devices.

 

BRAVIA® Link compatibility

BRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV’s capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately).

 

Exceeds Energy Star 3.0 requirements

Sony® Z-series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by over 15% on Home Mode. In addition, they incorporate advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor® technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen.

 

BRAVIA™ Internet Video

With BRAVIA Internet Video you can enjoy one of the largest collections of premium and free on-demand entertainment directly to your HDTV. Use your in-home broadband connection and the BRAVIA HDTV remote control to access online video, music, and more content from over 20 providers including Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube™, Sports Illustrated, Sony Pictures, Sony Music,Slacker, and Epicurious.com.

 

USB with photos, music, and video

Connect your camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to the HDTV's USB input to view photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite MP3s. BRAVIA® Z-Series HDTVs also include mpeg2 video file support, so you can go straight from shooting video to screening it via USB.

 

HD input x 7

Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony® PlayStation®3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment (all sold separately) and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. An HD combo input, which includes HD component and composite inputs, (1080/60p capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input3 (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility of using your HDTV as a computer monitor.

 

Scene Select

Scene Select makes choosing the appropriate settings for the best HDTV experience easier than ever. Scene Select packages different picture and audio settings based on the type of content you want to view. For example, the "Sports" package configures the perfect picture and audio settings to make you feel like your right in the stadium. Other packages include "Cinema", "Photo", "Game", and "Music".

 

ATSC™/NTSC tuner with QAM

A built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM delivers over-the-air digital TV and unencrypted HDTV broadcast signals, as well as traditional analog TV broadcsts.

 

Motionflow™ 240Hz technology

Motionflow 240Hz technology is Sony’s highest level of motion detail and clarity so you enjoy unprecedented motion detail in sports, movies and games. Motionflow 240Hz technology quadruples the frame rate, resulting in a crisp fluid motion and a natural, realistic viewing experience.

 

BRAVIA Engine™ 3 fully digital video processor

BRAVIA Engine 3 is the newest fully digital video processor from Sony®. It uses a collection of enhanced algorithms to significantly reduce noise, enhance overall image detail, and optimize contrast so every scene produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images.

 

Networked TV Guide® Interactive Program Guide

Sony® has integrated the TV Guide Interactive Program Guide into the exclusive Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™) user interface to deliver regularly updated program listings via your existing Internet connection -- with no subscription fees or phone connection required.

 

Favorites Menu function

The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and frequently used video inputs.

 

BRAVIA Sync™ capable

BRAVIA Sync2 capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with the ability to control HDMI CEC-enabled Sony® Handycam® camcorders and Cybershot® digital still cameras using the HDTV's remote and an on-screen display.

 

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