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65"

16:9

1080p

50,000:1

178°

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120Hz

4

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

For the price it was hard to find any downfalls.

 

There are some manufactures that offer a few higher specs but the price's are much higher.

 

This 65" W series earns a well deserved 5 Star Rating.

 

MANUFACTURE STATED FEATURES

1080p Full High Definition Native resolution meets affordability, Sony's new W series Price to Product + screen size combination is staggering in many ways.

 

Lets not forget to mention a 120Hz refresh rate , say good bye to motion blur.

 

Connectivity includes features like Built-in BRAVIA Internet Video, this allows you to access select on-demand entertainment available through your broadband connection, stock updates, Tv shows, Internet Widgets & more!

 

Enjoy USB with photo, music, and video. Listen to your favorite MP3's as well.

 

Enjoy the Xross Media Bar™ menu navigation this interface allows you to easily access and navigate through your favorite photos, music, channels, and connected devices.

 

All features listed below.

 

REVIEW SUMMARY

Big, Unique, Feature loaded and Affordable! Plus it's a Sony, Decades of engineering expertise is embedded in this W series. Some major factors that put this W series at a Five star are High-end Specifications, Feature Rich, and Affordability mixed up with great Picture quality. We highly recommend this BIG Boy! Our Editor describes this 65” beauty as an optical masterpiece of pure pleasure...

16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel

16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920x1080) accepts virtually 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® Internet 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 W-Series HDTV.

 

DLNA® with photos, music, and video

Compliance with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows BRAVIA® W-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® W-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 select 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 compatible 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® W-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 input2 (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 broadcasts.

 

Motionflow™ 120Hz technology

Engineered for fast-action sports, movies and games, Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces blurriness and judder. Overall, motion is smoother, sharper, and more natural when watching your favorite HD content, DVDs, and even broadcast movies and prime-time programming.

 

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™ 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 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 HDTV's remote and an on-screen display.

 

DETAILED SPECS.

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MANUFACTURE:

Sony

MODEL:

KDL-65W5100

MSRP:

$4999

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