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Sony Bravia KDL-40S4100

Manufacturer: Sony Part number: KDL-40S4100

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Description:: Prepare for full 1080p HDTV. The 40" BRAVIA S Series KDL-40S4100 is an amazing value, and comes fully-loaded with 24p compatibility for smooth playback of filmed content. It also features a wide variety of HD inputs (3 HDMI, 2 component inputs, and a PC input) so you can connect it to a PlayStation 3, Blu-ray Disc player, and up to ... Read more

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Intro: The Sony Bravia KDL-40S4100 is a 40-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $985.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Noteworthy Features: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Weaker Features: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: Built for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

Receiving HDTV broadcast: The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.

True HDTV: True HDTV programming is now available in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Tuner options: An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital TV set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews
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10 stars

Just Super LCD HD TV

by khaniris on October 20, 2008

Pros: I tried 3 LG 2 Samsung TVs - this SONY is really great. Contrast 100% marks, Colour scheme 200% marks by me. Outlook 100%. Sound system excellent even without hometheater, Viewing angle excellent. Super on HD Channels, Resolution Excellent. Top LCD

Cons: Controlling Functions are not enough like LG and Samsung You only have few Keys for setting but even then it is great. little dark but can be adjusted. Price is high. Body frame is little big. No Swivel, needs improvement in Viewing angle.

Summary: From all my points/comments I dont dislike this LCD. I tried 3 to 5 other TVs but SONY is SONY no doubt about it. No body makes TV better ...

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Summary: From all my points/comments I dont dislike this LCD. I tried 3 to 5 other TVs but SONY is SONY no doubt about it. No body makes TV better then SONY. PLasma is good in technologiy but this LCD needs to be experienced and you will see the SUPER Excellent results as its black levels are just like Plasma Tvs but No reflection and excellent brightness.
I was having problem in my Sattelite channels on other TVs but when I watch those channels on this Sony LCD the result is very very good. Its not 100% crystal clear but as compare to other TVs this LCD is giving me better improved picture, quality is much superior than the previous TVs. In previous TVs which I tried my sattelite channels were loosing brightness and colours when I change channels frequently but nothing wrong on this Sony LCD. Face shadows/ images and blur picture for sattelite channels was too much in 42" LG50(1080p) and in other TVs but in this Sony LCD its gone every thing is just fine. I dont dislike any thing about this LCD but Sony needs to really look into the prices as so many people wants to buy Sony but hesitating due to price factor.
Functions are less as compare to LG or samsung but I think these are enough so that user cannot be confused in so many keys and buttons so I feel this is good for a simple user. Size is OK 40" or more excellent. For standard transmission this is the best TV and for HD Transmission this really awesome/wonderful super duper.

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10 stars

Superb LCD For My Eyes

by reggieburris on September 20, 2008

Pros: This is the best HDTV I've owned, but I only purchased affordable HDTVs and this offers excellent quality for the money.

Cons: Lacks deep blacks and a bit bright at times but easy to deal with.

Summary: I am definitely happy and my faith in Sony is renewed. Seems as though other players had caught with Sony, such as LG, Samsung and Sharp but with this price ...

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Summary: I am definitely happy and my faith in Sony is renewed. Seems as though other players had caught with Sony, such as LG, Samsung and Sharp but with this price range, Sony is vying for the lead.

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9 stars

Great TV, great features, looks amazing with XBOX 360

by fox327 on May 19, 2008

Pros: Great features, good sound, even improves non-HD

Cons: Slow to turn on takes 10 or more seconds to start

Summary: We picked up this Tv at Target for $1199. We absolutely love it, good clarity, love playing my Xbox 360 on it.Slighty improves Non-Hd signal.Sound is good,has ...

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Summary: We picked up this Tv at Target for $1199. We absolutely love it, good clarity, love playing my Xbox 360 on it.Slighty improves Non-Hd signal.Sound is good,has a ton of inputs like 3 or 4 Hdmi and many componet slots.Sony really knows how to make a great TV.

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10 stars

Very good cheap LCd

by gdubfosho on November 17, 2008

Pros: Best picture available for size/price. Contrast ratio says 2500:1 but the black is far more black than most other tv's in the price range and even more black than my 20,000:1 samsung monitor. This TV actually makes my monitor look awful. Has VGA.

Cons: It has a vey cheaply made feel to it. It is VERY plastic feeling, but that doesn't mean anything. It feels like it'd live through being dropped, so that is good.

Summary: I was in the market for a 40" - 50" hdtv. I went in the store thinking I was purchasing a 50" LG Plasma until I started talking to the ...

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Summary: I was in the market for a 40" - 50" hdtv. I went in the store thinking I was purchasing a 50" LG Plasma until I started talking to the sales guy. I asked him what else was in the prices range and he said this Sony is actually on sale right now. I said Okay well, I wanted 50" and don't really care about 1080p...... until I saw the picture compared to the LG. It was night and day. This Sony was far superior in all aspects (besides size, obviously). The standard picture is way better and the hi-def looks wonderful. I watched the Knicks vs. the Mavs yesterday, only to find that there are thousands of colors I have been missing! The plasma set was a nicer build quality, with glass and a big shiny bezel, but the picture was faded, very washed out looking. The picture of this Sony is far superior to the offbrand models in it's price range as well. This was by far the best picture on the wall at the store, in the area, the only better pictures were coming from 5000 dollar sets. I am thoroughly happy with it.

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5 stars

Picture quality is terrible for a name like Sony.

by pakiguile on December 15, 2008

Pros: Paid 900 on black Friday for this.

Cons: Picture qulaity is terrible and not too many features.

Summary: If you are a Sony fan, do not go for S series.

Updated on Dec 15, 2008
Very low contrast ratio.

Summary: If you are a Sony fan, do not go for S series.

Updated on Dec 15, 2008
Very low contrast ratio.
5 stars

ATTRACTIVE OFFER.......BUT TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

by grizzle1983 on December 15, 2008

Pros: THE ONLY PRO I CAN GIVE THIS TELEVISION IS PRICE FOR SIZE COMPARED TO OTHER LCD'S ON THE MARKET.

Cons: 1) EXCESSIVE PIXILATION IN STANDARD 480P BROADCAST...ESPECIALLY ON HIGH CONTRAST OUTLINES 2)NO SIDE INPUTS 3)LOW CONTRAST RATIO 4)CONTROLS LOCATED ON TOP AND NOT SIDE 5) EXCESSIVE BOOT TIME 10SECS OR MORE.I AM HONESTLY SHOCKED THAT ITS A SONY.

Summary: THE BOTTOM LINE IS SIMPLE.....IF YOU DONT MIND POOR PICTURE FOR STANDARD BROADCAST AND WANT A 40 INCH LCD SONY BRAVIA TO SAY YOU HAVE ONE THIS IS YOUR ...

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Summary: THE BOTTOM LINE IS SIMPLE.....IF YOU DONT MIND POOR PICTURE FOR STANDARD BROADCAST AND WANT A 40 INCH LCD SONY BRAVIA TO SAY YOU HAVE ONE THIS IS YOUR TV. HOWEVER IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENJOY YOUR VIEWING EXPERIENCE INSTEAD OF BEING ANNOYED EITHER PUT OUT MORE MONEY FOR A HIGHER GRADE SONY OR GET A SAMSUNG INSTEAD. HONESTLY I THINK THIS TV IS A COMPLETE AND UTTER PIECE OF JUNK AND IT TOOK ME A WEEK TO UNDERSTAND THAT IT WAS THE TV. I ACTUALLY GOT SO FRUSTRATED THAT I HOOKED IT UP NEXT TO ANOTHER LCD THAT WAS ONLY 720P POLOROID USING THE SAME EQUIPMENT JUST TO MAKE SURE. I NORMALLY LOVE SONY.....AND IT UPSETS ME THAT THEY WOULD PUT THIER NAME ON THIS PIECE OF CRAP. IF YOU WANT TO STAY IN THE SAME PRICE RANGE YOU CAN FIND SAMSUNGS THAT HAVE A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE.....THATS WHAT I DID. YOU CAN ALSO PONY UP ANOTHER 300 OR SO AND GET A SONY WITH A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE. JUST DO EVERYONE A FAVOR AND RETURN THIS TV IF YOU BOUGHT IT......YOU CANT LET A COMPANY RELEASE A PRODUCT LIKE THIS WITHOUT SOME REPURCUTIONS

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6 stars

Bought it for the name. Returned it a week later.

by Dvigilante on December 14, 2008

Pros: On HD less pixelation during heavy actions and tv graphics i.e. cnn and espn.

Cons: Heavy black . Standard def is horrid with a lot of pixelation. Not a lot of picture modes/adjustments. No USB connector. 3 HDMI ports. PS3 games had heavy blacks,graphics not as clean. Watching HD was not as clear as the Magnavox 42" I traded for.

Summary: I traded in a Maganvox 42" for the 40" Sony Bravia because the Mag had pixelation issues during heavy action. While the Sony was better in that area the picture ...

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Summary: I traded in a Maganvox 42" for the 40" Sony Bravia because the Mag had pixelation issues during heavy action. While the Sony was better in that area the picture was very dark and not as clear as the Mag which costs a lot less. The big reason for the return is how the Magnavox looked better than the Bravia when playing PS3 games which was suprising. I'm returning the Sony for the Phillips 42" which has the same picture quality has the Mag but has a chip that reduces pixelation.

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8 stars

great tv for the money

by applecarpet on December 14, 2008

Pros: picture quality is excellent, lots of input jacks, top quality for this price range.

Cons: remote is very basic, but so what?

Summary: We just purchased this as an upgrade from our Sony 26" flat screen (older model which was still working great by the way-just small and bulky). All I can say ...

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Summary: We just purchased this as an upgrade from our Sony 26" flat screen (older model which was still working great by the way-just small and bulky). All I can say is WOW! When I tuned into a station broacasting in HD the picture was amazing. We will only buy Sony televisions because of the reliabilty and overall quality. This unit is no exception.
We were able to get this at Circuit City for about 950.00 which is a good price, but you may be able to do even better if you do some shopping around. I don't think you can get a better LCD T.V. for this price. When you go shopping, compare Sony's picture quality side by side with other brands, and I think you will agree that this is the best set in this price range, and given Sony's track record, it should give you years of trouble-free service.

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8 stars

BUY THIS TV!! You won't get a better one for the money!

by AHL1 on November 26, 2008

Pros: Picture quality is excellent. Full HD-1080p. Regardless of what some say, there is a significant difference in 720p, 1080i rated sets compared to 1080p rated LCD's. I looked at many "off brand" sets side-by-side with the Sony and it's night and day!

Cons: I don't particularly like the case. It seems very fragile being mostly very light-weight plastic. The remote is certainly low-end, not universal or many functions. But, who cares? How much time do you spend looking at the remote?

Summary: I would highly recommend this TV for anyone looking for a quality set. You can get a 50 inch lower-end unit for the same money but the picture quality is ...

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Summary: I would highly recommend this TV for anyone looking for a quality set. You can get a 50 inch lower-end unit for the same money but the picture quality is a lot less. I trust that Sony products will last a long time in comparison with other electronics I've purchased in the past. My bedside digital alarm clock is a 20 year old Sony that still wakes me up everyday! Those little things mean a lot these days with so many unknown brands out there and half of them being junk.

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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL-40S4100
Description: Prepare for full 1080p HDTV. The 40" BRAVIA S Series KDL-40S4100 is an amazing value, and comes fully-loaded with 24p compatibility for smooth playback of filmed content. It also features a wide variety of HD inputs (3 HDMI, 2 component inputs, and a PC input) so you can connect it to a PlayStation 3, Blu-ray Disc player, and up to four more HD-enabled devices. Now you can watch all your favorite movies, sports, and games with the pristine picture and vibrant sound that you expect from a Sony at an unbelievable value. 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.

General
Product Type 40 in LCD TV
Series BRAVIA
Digital Television Certification HDTV
TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Dimensions Without stand
Width 39.3 in
Height 25.6 in
Weight 40.8 lbs
Display
Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
Technology TFT active matrix
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Contrast Ratio 2500:1
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
Comb Filter 3D digital
V-Chip Control Yes
Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom
Additional Features Parental control, On-screen menu, 3:2 pull down compensation, V-Chip, Channel labeling, Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit
TV Tuner
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP) (1 tuner)
Reception System NTSC-M
Stereo Reception System MTS
Digital TV Tuner
Digital TV Tuner ATSC
Video Features
HDTV Ready Yes
Input Video Formats 1080p, 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
Parental Channel Lock Yes
Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Audio System
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Audio Controls Sound mode
Speakers Included 2 speakers
Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

Connections
Connector Type 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side
Stands & Mounts
Stand Included Yes
Stand Design Tabletop
Miscellaneous
Antenna None
Power
Power Device Power supply - Internal
Power AC 120/230 V
Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 39.3 in 25.6 in x 40.8 lbs, Panel with stand - 39.3 in x 10.9 in x 27 in x 48.5 lbs

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