| Reviews : Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-40S5100 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black |
Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-40S5100 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Product By Sony Available From 15 Sellers |
Technical Details
- A 40-inch 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content
- Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control Dynamic Backlight Control creates a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1
- Unique Sony technologies to reduce visual noise, improve color, and sharpen overall image detail
- Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
- BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules, such as BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link
Product Description
Sony's S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony's large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs -- all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connections, you can hook up a Sony PlayStation3 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. You also have numerous other HD connection options, including YPbPr Component inputs as well as a PC input for using your laptop or desktop PC with your big-screen HDTV. No matter which HD source you use, the exclusive Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor ensures that images look sharp and brilliant. With BRAVIA Link compatibility, you can easily expand your high-resolution home theatre set-up with optional BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, or BRAVIA Input Link Modules. And BRAVIA Sync makes controlling everything a snap. Additionally, BRAVIA S-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 and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen. Utilizing these features can reduce power consumption by up to 60% in a typical home theater environment.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By Bele (Menlo Park , CA USA)
The new Sony we purchased fulfills or exceeds all our expectations. We have looked at a lot of different LCD-TVs and we found this to have the overall best picture in all different environmental situations. The picture is warm and bright and shows no weaknesses even with fast moving pictures. You can get less expensive LCDs but we find this Sony to be worth its price. I used to have a Samsung LCD back in Europe. This one rocks.
By E. Bialek (East Amherst, NY United States)
First - I like the video. I installed the firmware upgrade and the auto-dimming problem is gone.
Second - the Sound out of the internal speakers is terrible at low volume levels (10 on the TV's scale). This TV is used in a bedroom - usually at low volume levels with its internal speakers. There is a lot of background noise so that at low volume settings the noise is louder than the programming audio level. My 15 year old NEC had better audio than this box.
Doesn't matter what programming source : DVD or QAM HD cable on the internal tuner.
A tech is coming over to look into it.
I have not tried this with a receiver yet.
If this is the way the Audio was designed, then don't buy it for standalone use.
Updated 9/9/09
Tech was here today to work on the TV. He replaced the main board with one that was overnighted from the factory. No change. It still has an annoying amount of static on the audio at low volume levels (10 and under).
By Michael Wilson (Port Townsend,WA)
Is this really a Sony product? I've had some excellent TVs over the years from Sony, including a 42" LCD that I purchased in 2008 with great results. However, this set has had issues from the beginning that were not resolved by the patch and numerous calls to Sony's tech help service. The problem with the auto dimming feature only bothers me some of the time but what is perhaps the most irritating is the terrible internal speakers with this unit. It really gets mushy sound performace and I will eventually have to connect it to an outside receiver to get past this issue. After the patch did nothing to correct the problems I had this in a Sony repair facility for two weeks to replace parts and make things right with the picture and the sound. Upon return, it was simply more of the same. I've noticed that Amazon is no longer selling this model. Maybe they've recognized the issues. For those that are getting good performance, you're the lucky ones. This will be the last time that I buy a TV on reputation alone, sight unseen. I really wonder if the apparent lack of quality in this model comes from Sony simply slapping their label on some low-end manufactuers work?
By Deeperdarker (Montrose, CA USA)
This Sony 40 inch 1080p tv is amazingly beautiful. I had a Panasonic 52" 1080i rear projection lcd for years that I thought looked pretty good, until it died. I set a budget of $1000 to get a replacement, and came home with this Sony. The 1080p picture immedietly blew me away. Though slightly smaller than my old hd tv, the clarity and vibrant imagry more than make up the difference. I watched an hd feed of "Quantum of Solace" and was amazed at the detail and the crisp picture, no matter how fast the action on screen. No hint of the auto-dim feature from earlier models that bothered so many. I work in the movie industry and a fiend for detail and picture quality; this Sony Bravia has proven itself to be professional grade in every way.
By K3RN5Y (iowa)
Don't listen to the complaints about the auto-dimming feature because it is no longer an issue. Sony released an update that allows you to choose low, medium, high, or NO auto-dimming. If the auto-dimming annoys you then you can go into the settings and turn it off. My TV came with this update already installed on it.
PROS:
Great bang for your buck.
The picture quality is absolutely stellar.
The features and inputs are plentiful.
CONS:
Speakers are horrible (This is actually a non-issue because anyone with a large TV should have a sweet sound system)
Glossy Black bezel and stand attract dust which triggers my OCD and makes me clean it every 5 minutes.
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