52"
 

16:9

1080p

100,000:1

178°

4ms

240Hz

4

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

We have yet to find any disadvantages on this model.

So we give it our platinum review!!!

MANUFACTURE STATED FEATURES

This is our favorite model BRAVIA.

Featuring a 1080p Full high definition, It also boast a 240Hz refresh rate, Sony's Motion flow technology motion blur becomes a thing of the past.

It also boast rich vivid color and distinct blacks.

This HDTV will suite all gamers, action movie fans, and anyone who wants brilliant vivid motion blur free images.

24p True Cinema, 3D comb filter

Advanced contrast enhancer, Deep Color, Game mode and many more are jam packed in this feature rich power horse!

Fast action at full speed.

Also has broad band connectivity, enjoy media like youtube directly on your HDTV with a home network present.

MANUFACTURE:

Sony

MODEL:

KDL-52XBR9

MSRP:

$2899

REVIEW SUMMARY

This 52" powerhouse has it all! Excellent picture quality. It is jam packed with lots of features. Great Dejudder process, and a fast panel response time makes this HDTV very desirable. Not to mention it's diverse connectivity features. All-in-all we give it two thumbs up! So were proud to inject this 52” powerhouse into the great LCD Hall of Fame! Videophiles and gamers get your blu-ray players and joysticks geared up!

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

Personalize your HDTV with BRAVIA® widgets

Personalize your viewing experience by selecting, positioning, and resizing widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV display. BRAVIA Internet Widgets are small applications that can be accessed with the touch of one button providing you with the latest in news, weather, stock info, and much more right on your BRAVIA XBR9-Series.

USB to view 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 control your latest music playlist. BRAVIA® XBR9-Series HDTVs also include MPEG2 video file support, so you can go straight from shooting video to screening it over 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 and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. An HD combo input, which includes HD component (1080/60p capable) and composite inputs, provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input4 (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility of using your HDTV as a computer monitor.

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).

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 broadcasts.

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.

Live Color Creation™ technology w/ WCG-CCFL backlight

Live Color Creation technology works with the BRAVIA XBR9-Series' WCG-CCFL (Wide Color Gamut - Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlight to achieve wide color reproduction for more natural and vibrant colors. The technology combines advanced chroma signal processing with enhanced filters and purer light to reproduce 105 percent of the NTSC (National Television System Committee) color standard. This means deeper reds and greens with overall color that's truer and more life-like.

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.

Scene Select lets you easily manage your settings

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 you're right in the stadium. Other packages include "Cinema," "Photo," "Game," and "Music."

Exceeds Energy Star 3.0 requirements

Sony® XBR-series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor® technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions.

Motionflow™ 240Hz technology

Motionflow™ 240Hz technology is Sony’s highest level of motion detail and clarity so you enjoy exceptional 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.

DLNA® with photos, music, and video

Compliance with DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows BRAVIA® XBR9-Series HDTVs to access digital photos, music, and video from DLNA-enabled PCs and other devices, so you can enjoy your memories with friends and family 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™ (XMB™) user interface allows you easily navigate through your favorite photos, music, channels, and connected devices.

BRAVIA Sync™ capable

BRAVIA Sync 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 TV's remote and an on-screen display.

x.v.Color™ technology

x.v.Color technology takes HDTV color expression to new levels. When connected to x.v.Color capable video sources, such as select Sony® camcorders, BRAVIA® XBR9-Series HDTVs can display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard, resulting in more natural, life-like images.

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