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Sony KDE-61XBR950

Sony WEGA KDE-61XBR950 61" HDTV Plasma TV

Sony 40" KDL40EX520

Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX520 40" HDTV-Ready LCD TV

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$808.00  |  1 store
Product Description
The Sony KDE-61XBR950 XBR Plasma WEGA models feature a built-in ATSC tuner for access to over-the-air high definition broadcasts, as well as Clear QAM tuning for access to digital... More
The Sony KDE-61XBR950 XBR Plasma WEGA models feature a built-in ATSC tuner for access to over-the-air high definition broadcasts, as well as Clear QAM tuning for access to digital terrestrial and unscrambled local digital channels. The Sony KDE61XBR950 incorporate Sony's re-engineered WEGA Engine, which integrates advanced digital circuitries to maximize picture performance from any video source by minimizing the number of digital-to-analog conversion processes, resulting in brilliant and crisp images. It also incorporate i.LINK as well as DVI-HDTV connections to deliver high-definition content and offer enhanced Memory Stick functionality. Less
The KDL40EX520s 1080p resolution and X-Reality Engine ensures vibrant, smooth motion, even when watching fast-paced sports and action movies. Plus, LightSensor and Presence sensor... More
The KDL40EX520s 1080p resolution and X-Reality Engine ensures vibrant, smooth motion, even when watching fast-paced sports and action movies. Plus, LightSensor and Presence sensor technologies customize light and color performance to your viewing area. To turn your living room into a media hub, look to four HDMI inputs for optimal HD connectivity, as well as PC and USB ports for access to video, music, and photos. Less
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Key Features   
DLNA Certified   - Yes
Aspect Ratio   Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9)
Display Resolution   1365 x 768 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels
Broadcast Format Displayed   720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television HDTV-Ready Television
Screen Size   61 inch 40 inch
Weight 157 lb. 24.7 lb.
Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV LCD TV
Display Capabilities   
Interpolated Aspect Ratio 4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced 14:9 Enhanced
Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals.
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 16:9
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC NTSC
Broadcast Format Supported   1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) 1080p (HDTV)
Image Quality   
Pixel Pitch   - 300 mm
Viewing Angle   160 178
Display Resolution   1365 x 768 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels
Adjustable Color Temp.   Without Adjustable Color Temperature -
Audio Features   
SAP / MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo -
Sound Leveler   With Audio Leveler -
Audio Type   Virtual Surround Surround
Audio Output   Variable / Fixed -
Speakers   
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 15 Watt 2 x 10 Watt
Connectors   
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 2 • Component x 2 • Composite x 2 • DVI x 1 • FireWire x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2 • RF x 2 Component x 1 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 3 • RF x 1
Rear Output Connectors Audio (RCA) x 1 Optical Digital
Front Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 -
Memory Card Slot   Memory Stick • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro -
Headphone Jack Without Headphone Jack With Headphone Jack
Technical Features   
Parental Control   V-Chip With Parental Control
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Energy Star Compliant
Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer -
Picture in Picture   With PIP With PIP
Remote Control   
Remote Control   Multibrand Standard
Screen Text   
Channel Labels   With Channel Labels -
OSD Languages English • French • Spanish -
Dimensions   
Depth 4.33 in. 1.65 in.
Height 36.89 in. 23.07 in.
Width 70.75 in. 37.13 in.
Weight 157 lb. 24.7 lb.
Warranty   
Overall Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories Remote Control Batteries • RF Cable • Cleaning Cloth -
Family Line - Sony BRAVIA KDL
UPC - 27242817166
Product ID 21248402 107245778
Product MPN   
MPN KDE-61XBR950 KDL40EX520
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony KDE-61XBR950
Sony WEGA KDE-61XBR950 61" HDTV Plasma TV
Not Currently Available
Sony 40" KDL40EX520
Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX520 40" HDTV-Ready LCD TV
$808.00

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Consumer Reviews

2

a high priced lemon

bytuller Feb 13, 2006
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros nice picture, but not worth the bad reliability
Cons terrible reliability. it breaks every 6-8 months.
Recommended it? No

the picture is beautiful, but the reliability is terrible. we purchased a sony in one room and a panasonic in another room. 5 service calls on the sony and none on the panasonic. and does sony's customer service care? they give you the run around every time you call. it's certainly not worth the... Read full review »

1

Gorgeous... when it works.

bytreynor Mar 8, 2005
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very nice picture, attractive design
Cons Reliability
Recommended it? No

I purchased this Plasma TV from the Good Guys in January '04. In January '05 it went "BZZT" and stopped working. Since it was slightly over a year old at that point, my Good Guys Extended Service Plan is supposed to cover the repairs. Unfortunately, they have thus far taken 6 weeks (!!) and have... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

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In a word - "brilliant"

bysayingitall Aug 14, 2011
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros BEAUTIFUL picture/image. Thin and lightweight. Easy to set up.
Cons Menus can be a bit overwhelming with so many adjustments/settings available and options.
Recommended it? Yes

Sony, to me, are the essence of LCD TV's. In general, you compare all other LCD's to the Sony brand, and not the other way around. First though, let's define what the KDL40EX520 actually is. It is an LED backlit LCD TV, NOT a conventional LCD TV, so it's in the wrong category in here. It "should"... Read full review »

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