Sony 46" BRAVIA W-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV

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Pros

  • High resolution (53)
  • Attractive design (52)
  • Bright image (51)
  • Fast setup (47)
  • Good connection options (44)
  • Reduced glare (42)
  • Simple controls (37)
  • "tv guide" feature (1)
  • 24p true cinema capable (1)
  • Advanced contrast enhance (1)
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Cons

  • Bad interface (1)
  • Banner on power up (1)
  • Black screen contrast (1)
  • Dull image (1)
  • Low resolution (1)
  • Pip (1)
  • Poor sound quality (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (44)
  • Movies (24)
  • Home theater (16)
  • Wall mounting (11)
  • Bedroom (8)
  • Video (6)
  • Office (3)
  • Family room (1)
  • Pc gaming (1)
  • Pc monitor (1)
 
 
 

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Full HD 1080p
It`s a High Definition world and the best High Definition Resolution this brave new world offers is 1080p; that`s why Sony has more Full HD 1080p HDTVs than ever before. Full HD 1080p means our connections accept 1080p signals and the Display will render that signal in Full HD 1080p. The flexibility of native 1920 x 1080 displays allows any High Definition content to be viewed without the need to downconvert images to the native Resolution of the Display. Take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc™ players and PlayStation3 systems that can deliver 1080p content.

DMex
Sony`s Digital Media Extender (DMex) offers a Digital connection path for optional modules like the BRAVIA Internet Video Link, as well as other modules you can add in the future. Innovative DMex expansion capabilities integrate into the award-winning XMB™ user interface making HDTVs a powerful entertainment platform that not only meets Current needs, but expands to meet tomorrow`s needs as well.

Motionflow™ 120Hz Technology
Motionflow 120Hz technology doubles the number of existing frames by calculating in real time and inserting 60 entirely new frames between the original 60 frames. It uses a special Sony-developed algorithm that detects specific objects, as well as the movement of the overall scene and intelligently applies the right amount of enhancement. There`s more to the story. Unlike some other high frame rate technologies, Motionflow also includes Sony`s unique Image Blur Reduction algorithm, which reduces blur from the original source image captured by a camera before applying motion enhancement technology. There are many forms of high frame rate technology in the market today, but only Motionflow 120Hz technology uses special Sony algorithms designed to intelligently detect and apply the right amount of enhancement to reduce judder and deliver a smoother, sharper picture with more natural motion of the original film.

Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)
Part of the cinematic drama in film-making comes from details found in shadows and dark areas of the picture. Sony`s Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) uses real-time image processing to dynamically adjust backlight levels for improved Contrast without masking details the filmmaker intended you to see. ACE delivers deep blacks in darker scenes, as well as fine details in shadows and other dark areas of the picture for a difference you can truly see.

BRAVIA® Engine™ Technology
The latest version of Sony`s respected BRAVIA Engine fully Digital video processor uses a collection of unique SONY algorithms to significantly reduce noise and produce sharp, vibrant, life-like images...

  • Dynamic Noise Reduction: Intelligently identifies and dramatically reduces noise in the signal according to the motion and Brightness of each scene for clearer, crisper images.

  • Detail Enhancement: Improved image enhancement algorithms render greater overall detail.

  • Contrast Enhancement: Works with the Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit to optimize the Contrast for every scene to create better depth and reality.


  • BRAVIA Engine technology optimizes the color, Contrast, detail and clarity of every scene for the exceptional performance that BRAVIA HDTVs are known for.

    Rich Graphics
    Delivering a fun user experience is what the new rich graphics are designed to do. Accessing video content and sharing it with your family and friends on an HDTV is now fast, easy and fun. Colorful thumbnails cascade before your eyes allowing you to visually choose what you want to access.

    TV Guide® On-Screen Interactive Program Guide
    The TV Guide On-screen IPG delivers continually updated program listings to users. The guide requires no subscription fees or phone connection and is available at no extra cost to the consumer. Sony is the first company to integrate the TV Guide On-Screen User Interface into a custom interface — Sony's exclusive Xross Media Bar™ user interface.

    BRAVIA® Sync Technology
    Allows the access and control multiple tasks and system operations with one button ease. BRAVIA Sync is the name for a new family of control features that not only includes BRAVIA Theater Sync, but will now include BRAVIA Sync. This feature allows the user to control a CEC-enabled camcorder connected to a BRAVIA HDTV via an HDMI cable by using the HDTV`s Remote Control and an on-screen Display that shows camcorder transport functions.

    24p True Cinema
    Movies and many prime time TV programs are captured at 24 frames per second (24p). Sony`s Blu-ray Disc™ players wisely take advantage of this by including 24p output capability allowing a compatible connection with BRAVIA® HDTVs that have this capability. The benefit - You can watch movies in natural, cinematic motion, the way they are seen at the cinema. Every single frame of the movie can now be seen without using additional video processing that converts film-based images to video reproduction. Additionally, 24p True Cinema input capability can be used along with Motionflow™ 120Hz technology for outstanding fluid motion beyond what you would typically see at the cinema. Once you experience 24p video it will be hard to view video without it.

    Specification Description
    Model KDL-46W4100, KDL-46W4150, KDL-46W5100, KDL46W4100
    UPC 027242736597
    Analog Audio (1) Rear Output
    Analog Audio (1) Side Input
    Analog Audio (3) Rear Input
    Analog Audio (5) Rear Input
    Analog Audio / Video (1) Side Input
    Aspect Ratio 16:9
    Compatible Formats 1080i
    Compatible Formats 1080p
    Compatible Formats 480i
    Compatible Formats 480p
    Compatible Formats 720p
    Compatible Furniture or Stand SUFL71M
    Component Video (2) Rear Input
    Composite Video (1) Side Input
    Composite Video (2) Rear Input
    Contrast Ratio 3,800:1
    Contrast Ratio 30,000:1
    Contrast Ratio (Dynamic) 100,000:1
    DB15 (PC Video) (1) Side Input
    DB15 (PC Video) Rear Input
    Depth (Inches) 12.1
    Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
    Energy Star Compliant Yes
    HDMI (1) Rear Input
    HDMI (1) Side Input
    HDMI (3) Rear Input
    HDMI (3) Side Input
    HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
    HDTV Native Resolution 1080p
    Height (Inches) 30.9
    Optical (1) Rear Output
    Optical Rear Output
    Refresh Frequency 120 Hz
    Remote Control Included
    Resolution 1920 x 1080
    RF Rear Input
    RJ45 Ethernet (1) Rear Input
    S-Video (1) Side Input
    S-Video Rear Input
    Screen Format 16:9 Widescreen TV Imaging
    Screen Size 41" to 49"
    Screen Size (inches) 46
    Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal) 46
    Select LCD Units
    Speakers Built-in
    Stand Included
    Surround Modes S-Force Front Surround
    Tuner ATSC
    Tuner NTSC
    Tuner QAM
    TV Manufacturer’s Warranty (Labor) 1 Year
    TV Manufacturer’s Warranty (Parts) 1 Year
    Wall Mountable VESA Compliant
    Wall Mountable Yes
    Weight (Pounds) 67
    Width (Inches) 44.1

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    ★★★★☆
    4.0
    Like night and day

    "My wife and i purchased this television over the weekend and my only regret is waiting as long as i did to get an HDTV. Watching ESPN in HD is like night and day in terms of clarity and picture quality. I was on the fence between this model and an XBR. The XBR is great but for me i can't see spending the extra money as this model delivers. I have never been disappointed with any Sony product i have owned over th..." Read Full Review »

    Dec 03, 2008 by DoubleDown

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    "Great tv if you don't mind the clicking noise it makes. Every four to five minutes it clicks like it wants to turn on. Sony tech # had no clue as how to fix it...." Read Full Review »

    Jun 25, 2008 by bigragu

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    Like night and day

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

    "My wife and i purchased this television over the weekend and my only regret is waiting as long as i did to get an HDTV. Watching ESPN in HD is like night and day in terms of clarity and picture quality. I was on the fence between this model and an XBR. The XBR is great but for me i can't see spendin …"  Read Full Review »

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    Dec 3 2008
    DoubleDown
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    [15 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 46" BRAVIA W-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

    Great TV, Great Bargain

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "As soon as this package was delivered to my work place I knew it would be awesome. 46" widescreen looks SO much better than the plain old 21" tv we used to have. The box did have a gouge in the side that the display was on, but there was plenty of space and packing material that this did not even co …"  Read Full Review »

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    Jan 13 2009
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    [30 of 30 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 46" BRAVIA W-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

    46" Bravia W-Series

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "Got this W-Series for my birthday. Now have Sony BluRay, HDCable/DVR, Old Sony DVD/VCR (for backups) Wii, PC laptop, my old TiVo - I forget what else! All pllaying thru my Sony Surround sound!



    There's STILL several inputs I don't even know 'what for?'



    EVERYthing that's displayed on it looks like a …"  Read Full Review »

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    Dec 3 2008
    BeechSportBill
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    [17 of 17 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 46" BRAVIA W-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

    SONY BRAVIA "W" series

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "Pros

    Finally, I can say that an LCD will match or beat a CRT at the consumer level. Since I am usually in a studio high-end broadcast/film environment where $50,000 CRTs still deliver the best in critical evaluation, I have not been happy with LCDs and Plasmas for the home environment all this time …"  Read Full Review »

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    Nov 22 2008
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    [10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 46" BRAVIA W-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

    Great Picture!

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    5.0

    "I was hoping to have everything connected through the HDMI cables and then simply connect from the TVs optical out into my receivers optical in, but there is echo/lag that occurs. So, a A/V receiver is needed now. Also, when playing something like Rock Band, you have to set the lag for audio/video a …"  Read Full Review »

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    Jan 5 2009
    Gibs
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