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Sony 40" BRAVIA S Series LCD HD Television KDL40S5100

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★★★★☆
4.4

$699.99 - $849.99

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Pros

  • Bright image (31)
  • High resolution (31)
  • Fast setup (28)
  • Good connection options (28)
  • Attractive design (27)
  • Simple controls (24)
  • Reduced glare (19)
  • Excellent hidef picture (1)
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Cons

  • Bad interface (1)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Hdmi did not work wdvd (1)
  • Poor connection options (1)
  • Poor lighting (1)
  • Poor low res picture (1)
  • Poor sound (1)
  • Silly glossy frame (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (21)
  • Bedroom (13)
  • Movies (12)
  • Home theater (8)
  • Wall mounting (5)
  • Pc (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Oct 28, 2009

Sony 40" BRAVIA S Series LCD HD Television KDL40S5100 Reviews

 
 
 

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[47 of 52 customers found this review helpful]

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[7 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Great TV

"Pros:Music & Movies Review Great TV with excellent color and picture. Setup was so easy. I really enjoy it. I have to say, I really love purchasing through Dell. It's so easy. I read the reviews before making a purchase. Dell always has great sales. My items always arrive way before the estimated delivery date. I have purchased 2 computers, 2 navigation systems, a camera and a TV through Dell. I have always be..." Read Full Review »

May 12, 2009 by Chris67

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Disappointed Sony customer

"I was a proud owner of an older Sony LCD, but due to a bad panel my LCD was replaced with this model. What a disappointment! When they initially wanted to replace my old LCD with an LG or Samsung, I refused and demanded that it was replaced with another Sony. There is something to be said about saying "be careful what you ask for". This LCD has been a nightmare. It appears there is some internal backlight functi..." Read Full Review »

Apr 14, 2009 by lifeloyalsig

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[47 of 52 customers found this review helpful]

Sony 40" BRAVIA S Series LCD HD Television KDL40S5100 Review

Great TV

★★★★★
5.0

"Pros:Music & Movies



Review

Great TV with excellent color and picture. Setup was so easy. I really enjoy it.



I have to say, I really love purchasing through Dell. It's so easy. I read the reviews before making a purchase. Dell always has great sales. My items always arrive way before the estimated …"  Read Full Review »

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May 12 2009
Chris67
Evanston, IL
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Sony 40" BRAVIA S Series LCD HD Television KDL40S5100 Review

Product Uses:watching tv ...

★★★★★
5.0

"Product Uses:watching tv & gaming



Review:The Sony KDL40V5100 was a great decision as a graduation present to myself. I purchased it when Dell had a sale a little over a month ago. The TV was delivered quickly and setup took less than a few minutes.



This is my first LCD TV and for the price I love …"  Read Full Review »

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Aug 1 2009
TheChemist
Edison, NJ
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Sony 40" BRAVIA S Series LCD HD Television KDL40S5100 Review

Excellent TV after installing update

★★★★★
5.0

"I bought this TV on Father's day, auto-dim feature was really annoying for dark scenes (I know about this before buying but also knew that they have an update to fix this problem), called Sony and they send update with instructions in 3 days. After installing update (takes 3 minutes) this TV is grea …"  Read Full Review »

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Jul 2 2009
vt2009
New Haven, CT
 

[15 of 17 customers found this review helpful]

Sony 40" BRAVIA S Series LCD HD Television KDL40S5100 Review

Fantastic Picture

★★★★★
5.0

"My son purchased a Sony and I loved it so much I wanted one but I don't play games so I didn't need a top of the line model. So for cost vs proformance this is the one you need. My grandson sometimes uses it to play playstation but for just watching TV and movies you can't beat this model and you sa …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 12 2009
tigger47
Richmond, VA
 

Sony 40" BRAVIA S Series LCD HD Television KDL40S5100 Review

Solid television.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright Image
  • Fast Setup
  • Good Connection Options
  • Good Resolution
  • Reduced Glare

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"I ordered this television a few weeks ago and overall I am very satisfied with my purchase, especially for the price I received from J&R. Setup for the TV was very simple, which includes choosing the primary language and either retail or home viewing. The TV also comes with a fold up with simple but …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 16 2009
runner-guy
St. Clair Shores, MI
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