Sony 46" BRAVIA Z Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV

★★★★★
4.7

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • High resolution (96)
  • Attractive design (91)
  • Bright image (88)
  • Fast setup (81)
  • Good connection options (81)
  • Reduced glare (72)
  • Simple controls (50)
  • 120hz controls (1)
  • Beautiful from front (1)
  • Ez firmware update (1)
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Cons

  • Poor sound quality (6)
  • Difficult to set up (3)
  • Bad interface (2)
  • Bulky remote (1)
  • Color shift (1)
  • Low resolution (1)
  • No bad features (1)
  • Poor connection options (1)
  • Remote control (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (68)
  • Home theater (44)
  • Movies (43)
  • Wall mounting (16)
  • Video (11)
  • Bedroom (8)
  • Gaming (2)
  • Bright room (1)
  • Hd programming (1)
  • Living room (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(TM) user interface making HDTVs a powerful entertainment platform that not only meets Current needs, but expands to meet tomorrow`s needs as well.

Motionflow(TM) 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.

BRAVIA(R) Engine(TM) 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.

    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.

    DLNA
    DLNA stands for the Digital Living Network Alliance, an Industry Standard Networking Capability supported by leading companies in the consumer electronics industry that allows DLNA compliant products to work with one another. Think for a moment about all of the photos locked away on your home PC that you wish you could access while entertaining your friends and family. Now, thanks to DLNA enabled devices, a DLNA-enabled PC can be accessed from the comfort of your living room or family room via a BRAVIA DLNA-enabled HDTV, where you can enjoy your memories with friends and family, without having to deal with the hassle and non-intuitive PCexperience.

    Digital MEDIA Port
    What`s the best way to connect portable Digital audio and video devices to a BRAVIA(R) HDTV? Sony`s Digital MEDIA Port connection allows the use of an optional Digital MEDIA Port adapter such as the TDM-NW1 to connect Digital devices directly to select BRAVIA HDTVs. Now BRAVIA HDTVs can show photos and videos or play the music stored in select Walkman(TM), iPOD(R), PC, mobile phones and other Digital devices. Your personal Digital device even recharges while connected via the optional adapters.

    10-bit Processor and 10-bit Panel
    While it`s great to state that a TV is capable of creating billions of colors it`s a whole lot better when you have a true 10-bit Display that can actually Display them. Sony combines 10-bit processing with a 10-bit panel, allowing 64 times the levels of color expression. What that translates to is smoother transitions from color to color and subtle color changes faithfully reproduced without a paint-by-numbers look.

    Rich Graphics
    Delivering a fun user experience is what the new rich graphics are designed to do. Accessing video content and sharing Digital photos 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 see. Viewing Digital images through Sony`s photo Viewer is now more organized and can be quickly accessed.

    TV Guide(R) 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(TM) user interface.

    BRAVIA(R) 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(TM) players wisely take advantage of this by including 24p output capability allowing a compatible connection with BRAVIA(R) 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(TM) 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-46Z4100, KDL-46Z4100/B, KDL46Z4100/B, KDL46Z4100B
    UPC 027242736627
    Analog Audio (1) Rear Output
    Analog Audio (1) Side Input
    Analog Audio (5) Rear Input
    Aspect Ratio 16:9
    Command / Control Digital MEDIA Port
    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 30,000:1
    Contrast Ratio 3000:1
    DB15 (PC Video) Rear Input
    Depth (Inches) 12.1
    Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
    Energy Star Compliant Yes
    HDMI (1) Side Input
    HDMI (3) Rear Input
    HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
    HDTV Capable HD Tuner is included
    HDTV Native Resolution 1080p
    Height (Inches) 29
    Optical Rear Output
    PC Audio Rear Input
    Refresh Frequency 120 Hz
    Remote Control Included
    Resolution 1920 x 1080
    RF Rear Input
    RS-232C Yes
    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 Dolby Digital
    Surround Modes S-Force Front Surround
    Wall Mountable VESA Compliant
    Wall Mountable Yes
    Weight (Pounds) 58
    Width (Inches) 42.5

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    [26 of 28 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    Great TV for BluRay & PS3 Games!

    "I use this TV for PS3 gaming & BluRay movies and it's incredible! I've also used DVDs and they are incredibly more crisp than my older tv. The price is worth it for such a high quality TV! I would highly suggest using a HDMI cable for superior picture...." Read Full Review »

    Nov 28, 2008 by CJ2009

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    ★★★☆☆
    3.0
    A Little Off the Mark

    "I wish I would have read the reviews before I purchased this. Don't underestimate that viewing angle issue. Consumer reports flagged it. Previous review regarding gray from an angle is an issue, especially people. Watch something like the news and you'll see it in the anchors faces. Not an issue with the XBR6 line. Spend the extra $300 if you have an average to wide room, or are going to be watching from an angl..." Read Full Review »

    Jan 02, 2009 by GreatNorth

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    A Little Off the Mark

    ★★★☆☆
    3.0

    "I wish I would have read the reviews before I purchased this. Don't underestimate that viewing angle issue. Consumer reports flagged it. Previous review regarding gray from an angle is an issue, especially people. Watch something like the news and you'll see it in the anchors faces. Not an issue wit …"  Read Full Review »

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    [7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 46" BRAVIA Z Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

    Watch for color shift at an angle view.

    ★★★☆☆
    3.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Bright Image
    • Fast Setup
    • Good Connection Options
    • Good Resolution
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      Cons

    • Color shift

      Best Uses

    • Home
     

    "The only one thing that surprises me is the color shift issue when watch at an angle. The spec said 176 degree viewable but about 130 degree angle the color shifted so much the image looks "grayish" like viewing a cheap computer monitor at an angle in the old day. I currently own Sony XBR5 52", So …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    [33 of 41 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 46" BRAVIA Z Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

    Great TV for BluRay & PS3 Games!

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "I use this TV for PS3 gaming & BluRay movies and it's incredible! I've also used DVDs and they are incredibly more crisp than my older tv. The price is worth it for such a high quality TV! I would highly suggest using a HDMI cable for superior picture. "

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    CJ2009
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    [35 of 57 customers found this review helpful]

    Sony 46" BRAVIA Z Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

    Gift for someone you dislike

    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0

    "This TV has a beautiful slim bezel design and is thin which looks very sleek on the wall, but the viewing angle is very disappointing. Directly in front of the TV looks great, anyplace else looks washed out and gray. If you only plan on sitting on one chair directly in front of the TV, or are mainly …"  Read Full Review »

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    Sony 46" BRAVIA Z Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review

    Excellent Picture Quality

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "Easy to install, great picture quality, easy menu options, are a few to mention. Esp the Tru color &10 bit processor - shows distinctly great picture when compared to lower end models. "

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