Sony Bravia Z Series KDL 40Z4100 B 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Black
April 9, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Sony Bravia Z Series KDL 40Z4100 B 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Black
LCD still not thin enough for you, then look no further than the KDL-Z4100. With a striking slim bezel design, Motionflow 120Hz for the reproduction of smooth, lifelike images, BRAVIA Engine 2 and ACE for a deeper blacks and better shadow detail, now your TV design matches the picture. 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. The latest version of Sony’s respected BRAVIA Engine 2 fully Digital video processor uses a collection of unique SONY algorithms to significantly reduce noise and produce sharp, vibrant, life-like images. 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. Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE) BRAVIA Engine fully Digital video processor 24p True Cinema capable DMeX capable DLNA Compliant (RJ-45 Ethernet Jack) New TV Guide IPG New Enhanced (XMB) User Interface with Rich 3D Graphics S-Force Front Surround Voice Zoom BRAVIA Theatre Sync capable (HDMI-CEC) Dolby Digital V-Chip Parental Control VESA hole spacing compatible Piano Gloss Black color 1-Year Limited Warranty Input Ports - 4 x HDMI (1 Side/3 Rear), RF Connection, 3 x Composite Video (1 Side/2 Rear), S-Video, 2 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input, PC in (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini), 6 x Analog Audio Input (1 Side/5 Rear), Audio Out, Optical Digital Out, Headphone Jack, Digital MEDIA Port Approximate Unit Dimensions - 25.8 (H) x 37.3 (W) x 11 (D) with Pedestal Approximate Unit Weight - 48 pounds
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great TV!
Lots of research went into selecting this television, both on-line and in the store. The picture & sound quality is outstanding and more features than we need right now. After waiting for weeks at Sears, we finally gave up and ordered it from Amazon and had it in a few days! The delivery service was superb! This TV looks great too, especially because of the really thin bezel…it seems like a bigger picture than 40″. Completely pleased with this Sony!
5 Stars The best price/value ratio and the best (period) total package now available
This TV has numerous advantages over the Samsung 6xx and 7xx series which it is often compared to. First off, the Samsung’s are fantastic TVs. The characteristics of the picture (color cast, primarily- which is different among makers- cool is cooler on one, neutral may be warmer on another and warm may be too warm for some viewers, etc.) should be judged by each individual viewer. There are some people who are going to like the Samsung’s picture better than the Sony’s, and vice versa.
That being said- I return to the advantages: Deep color and x.v. Color. Despite some spec sheets which show this set doesn’t have x.v. color, it does. It has both deep & x.v. color, and one can only imagine that the reason the Sony marketing department may have chosen to leave that off spec sheets after the TV had already been designed was to better differentiate their much more costly XBR series TVs. On the other hand, the engineering and cost marketing departments had obviously found advantages in maintaining a common BOM with their latest chipsets which also support their 120 Hz Bravia Engine 2, etc. These must be common among this Z-series Bravia and the ‘08 XBR offerings, in my estimation.
The most important differentiation between this Sony set and the Samsung competition may be the true 24 Hz (or 24 FPS) playback of 24 FPS blu-ray material. This makes the Sony standards-compliant on three important new standards for High-Def that the Samsung simply ignores. Add exceptional image quality and build quality (in my eyes)- and the Sony is a no-brainer for ~$200 more than the Samsung.
I have been surprised by the omission of these important facts from other reviews. I have had the TV for over a month and bought it on Amazon- and I couldn’t be happier. Of course their 48 month 0% financing deal also helped.
5 Stars Wonderful
The TV is everything Sony advertises it to be and the White Glove delivery service from Amazon was great. After comparing prices and services advertised locally and on the net, Amazon had the best value for my needs. I am very happy with my purchase.
5 Stars after tons of research, this is THE tv
Perfect size, perfect picture, great sound (even without a home theater sound system), plenty of HDMI inputs for Blu-ray, Cable, etc. Great to finally have a widescreen for my Nintendo Wii too.
Stop searching for the best HD TV, this is it!
5 Stars Always beautiful
I have the 40 inch version and while the HD is amazing, I think where it will stand out to the average users is it’s ability to upscale standard definition signals. It does an amazing job. I have (non-HD) Dish Network (at least until AT&T’s U-verse is available on my block) and this set gives my Dish Network subscription a new lease on life.
The other killer feature is the ‘favorites’ button on the remote. It will allow you to select which input to view by a animated, ribbon like menu of icons (XBR) that you can somewhat customize. This makes it simple to change sources for those less likely to understand HDMI1, HDMI2, Component 1, Composite, etc.
Picture quality is flawless. The only thing it doesn’t have is…wait, it’s not missing anything. This costs more than most it’s size but it fits smaller spaces since the speakers are under the LCD and the frame around the LCD is less than 1 inch.
This set gave me the most bang for the space, not buck. It’s not the cheapest but I have no buyer’s remorse either - and I AM cheap.
Samsung FPT5094W 50 Inch 1080p Wireless Plasma HDTV
May 1, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
Samsung FPT5094W 50 Inch 1080p Wireless Plasma HDTV
Samsung’s 50″ FP-T5094 offers full HD 1080p resolution. Watch its astonishingly crisp picture from any angle - even in a brightly lit room, thanks to its ultra FilterBright anti-reflection filter. Because the image is transmitted to the screen from its remote hub, you have more options as to where to place this stylish HDTV.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Don’t buy
I bought this tv 2 weeks ago and have had issues with it since. Though the picture quality was great and the tv was nice looking, I experienced the following problems:
1.You cannot play video games on it, because of the extreme delay between what you see on the tv and the gaming console. The repairman said that if my xbox had hdmi this would be better, but he also said that about componet (which I’d tried) before I showed him that component didn’t solve it either.
2. After watching anything for about 15 minutes, the tv screen freezes and then connects with the wireless station, which takes about a minute and usually happens once every few hours. I should note that I plug my tv into a power strip, which I turn off each night to save energy, so if you leave your tv plugged in this may not be as much of an issue.
3. The delay between the audio and video when plugged into a home theater is huge. The setting on my reciever can delay the audio up to 100ms and even that is not quite enough.
For my use, the technology simply isn’t there yet, and I returned it yesterday. Amazon was very helpful and gracious about the return, however, and I would not hesitate to buy from them again.
4 Stars Has a few cons to go along with the pros.
I just got this TV delivered to me today. A couple of pros: This is the nicest looking flat screen TV I have seen. The picture and sound are both fantastic, and I haven’t even gone HD on it yet. However, within 30 minutes of owning it, I noticed a few problems.
1. That little box in the picture where you plug in all your cables? I didn’t realize that thing is the size of a cable box or DVD player. This is obviously my fault for not realizing the perspective of it in the picture, but I’m sure others will make the same mistake. I thought I’d be able to tuck it away somewhere. No can do. I’ve actually decided to put the TV on top of it, cause it is actually as wide or wider than the stand, contrary to what the picture would have you believe.
2. This TV doesn’t have a game mode because it is wireless. The wireless transmission to the TV causes a slight delay in seeing what you just did on your video game. For example, I have a Wii. After I roll a bowling ball down the lane, it takes about one second for me to see and hear it on the TV. So I need to move my Wii to my old TV, which is disappointing. This brings me to problem 3.
3. You can plug just about anything into the wireless box, including an external hard drive through which you can pull up MP3’s and photos on the TV, which is awesome, but you can’t plug anything into the actual TV except the power cable, so there’s just no way to solve the gaming problem. I bought it without planning to hang it on the wall. Other than the fact that it comes with a stand, it is completely meant to be hung on a wall.
4. You kind of have to mash the buttons on the remote for a while before it does what you wanted. You can’t just tap a button and the channel changes. You have to really get after it. I get the feeling that it’s having to communicate back and forth with the box to get things done. This will probably be solved when I get a comcast box, but I’ll still experience a delay.
Other than those issues, it rocks. But if you’re a gamer, I’d get a non-wireless LCD.
5 Stars Great technology purchase with no regrets
If you are looking for a beautiful picture and sound, flexibility in placement, and WOW factor don’t look past the Samsung FPT5094W.
Purchased this TV at the end of June after having little luck finding much on the web other than the 4 reviews here on Amazon. After I placed my order I did find 5 reviews on Bestbuy for the 58″ version of this TV which caused me to experience buyer’s remorse while waiting for my TV to arrive. I’m happy to report that within an hour of the TV arriving and being setup, all regrets were quickly replaced with joy. The picture on the set is beautiful. I own 3 Panasonic plasmas in the 37″ to 42″ range and the picture is easily equal to if not better. HD programming pops on the Samsung and during a 4th of July party we recieved comments from at least 30 people about how beautiful the picture was.
Now the best part. The wireless capabilities are incredible and allowed us to hang the TV over our fireplace which is on the opposite wall from our outlets. We have our DirecTV HD DVR, OTA HDTV antenna and PS3 connected to the wireless AV unit stored away in a wooden cabinet approximately 17 feet from the TV. Everything works like a charm…even with the doors closed. Being cable free except for the power cord provides the ultimate in flexibility and looks. We have experienced no issues with picture or sound quality with the wireless capabilities. I have played games like MotorStorm and Resistance Fall of Man on the PS3 with output set to 1080P and everything looked and sounded perfect. Personally I think the reviews on BestBuy were written by installers who are scared that this technology will take a bite out of their profits. If I could make one improvement, it would be to allow any input in the picture-in-picture. Currently it is limited to OTA antenna.
If you are looking for a beautiful picture and sound, flexibility in placement, and WOW factor don’t look past the Samsung FPT5094W.
1 Star Problem with the wireless box
I recently returned this tv. The picture is absolutely stunning, but the tv loses signal with the wireless base unit once every hour or so. I had the samsung tech come and work on the base unit. He replaced some part in it, but even that did not solve the problem. A great tv if it works, but unfortunately mine did not.
2 Stars Major probelms with this TV
I see some of you are having the issues I am having. Love the look and idea of this TV. The delay well you can’t get around it. I was told. “It is not a gaming TV.” I was told it was just the burn in problem. But I never new about the delay. I rigged up my home theater and there was a delay. Then I got the manual and yes you have to plug your HDMI cables in and the audio has to come from the transmitter box to your amp. Works fine then.
Now the big problem is that the image breaks up and then goes off and the TV looks for the transmitter again. The AC effects it. The phone effects it. At least that is the problem right now. The LOCAL samsung engineers found that there are 2 capacitors under powered and heat up. These need to be replace from a 10 watt to a 24watt. Well I thought this did it. For about an hour. Same problems. Today it was the wireless phone. Closer I got it basically didn’t work at all. So far it’s a useless TV. We shall see what happens in the next week. But if someone next door turns on a phone and it can screw your TV up that’s a piece of junk that should have never been released. So far the Samsung people say ya so what. We’ll see what we can do if not that’s the way it is. I’m going to start to talk with Best Buy to see if they will give me something else. Yet my whole room is set up for a wireless TV. As in I’d need a 40′ HDMI cable or tear the whole room apart again and through money down the drain. Sucks.
Sony Bravia W Series KDL 40W4100 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
April 4, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
Sony Bravia W Series KDL 40W4100 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Sony’s 1080p KDL-40W4100 with 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, this creates a new standard for picture performance, with smooth, lifelike image quality that responds to the demands of even the fastest moving images with ease. Full HD 1080p means the W4100 connections accept 1080p signals and the Display will render that signal in Full HD 1080p. Take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc players and PlayStation(R) 3 systems that can deliver 1080p content. 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. With Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) you get 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. Add to that unique features like the enhanced Xross Media Bar(TM) with 3D graphics and integrated TV Guide program information, built-in DMeX functionality, and you can see why we call the W-series the new standard in 120Hz performance. Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE) BRAVIA Engine fully Digital video processor 24p True Cinema capable DMeX capable New TV Guide IPG New Enhanced (XMB) User Interface with Rich 3D Graphics BRAVIA Sync capable S-Force Front Surround Voice Zoom BRAVIA Theatre Sync capable (HDMI-CEC) Dolby Digital V-Chip Parental Control VESA hole spacing compatible Gloss Black color 1-Year Limited Warranty Input Ports - 4 x HDMI (1 Side/3 Rear), RF Connection, 3 x Composite Video (1 Side/2 Rear), S-Video, 2 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input, PC in (D-Sub) + A
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars AWESOME TV!
We just purchased a Sony Bravia KDL-40W4100 after searching many stores and on-line. The picture is something else. I have a digital camera and my teacher suggested that a 1080p resolution would be the best. I also wanted a TV with 120Hz. We found the KDL-40W4100 to be within our price range and having the features we wanted. After a little bit of technical difficulties (I’m not very savvy when it comes to setting up connections), we were able to connect our Sony personal DVD player and watch DVDs on the big screen. There, too, the picture was amazing. I would heartily recommend this TV.
5 Stars Sony Bravia W-Series 40-inch LCD HDTV
This HDTV is awesome! The picture stands out when viewing all types of video. I also purchased a Sony Upscaling DVD player that makes my existing DVD collection like brand new. Brilliant color, smooth transitions. This television is great. I have had it for about a month and enjoy watching it every day.
5 Stars Excellent product
After much internet research I ordered the TV from Amazon.com. The price was great, the delivery flawless and the product is exactly what it is cracked up to be.
5 Stars Happy with my Sony
Product arrived early and was easy to set up on my own. I did lots of research and the product provided all I was looking for. Picture is great and it has many features that provide flexibility for the future.
5 Stars sony w series tv
what a wonderful tv! it looks & sounds great. could not have made a better or cheaper choice! it’s not cheap , but cheaper than the store’s around here. I highly recommend it.
SVP T500 Bk FULL HD 1440×1080p Digital Camcorder Camera with 2 5 LCD 20x Zoom Leather Body HDTV Output SVP 8GB SDHC Memory Card and and 2 Lithium batteries Included
December 29, 2006 by admin · Leave a Comment
“NEW in the Box” SVP T-500 Full HD (1440X1080p) Digital Video Camcorder. 8-In-1 digital device acts as a powerful 7.7 Mega Pixel Max. Output Digital Camera, a Full-Motion Digital Video Camcorder, a PC Camera, a MPEG4 Movie Player, a Digital Voice Recorder, a 32GB Max USB Mass Storage Device, and Memory Card Reader! Stunning, full high-definition movies on the SVP HD T-500 records HD videos at 1080p. Plus, with the H.264 Decorder, Your movie files are smaller and easier to work with, but offer image quality that will take your breath away when played back on widescreen HDTVs. The SVP HD T-500 incorporates a high-performance 5x optical zoom lens with a maximum aperture of F3.7, allowing distant subjects and people to be captured in beautiful quality. Augmented by the 4x digital zoom, the HD-T500 offers zooming capability up to 20x. T-500 original algorithm uses a pixel-interpolation filter to convert the 5 megapixels captured by the CMOS sensor to the recorded equivalent of 7.7 megapixels (3200 x 2400 pixels). This filter enables fine-grained A3-sized printouts of detailed images. You can even enlarge part of an image without sacrificing image fidelity. The SVP HD T-500 features new Auto ISO and High ISO 400 settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.
Samsung T200HD 20 inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV Widescreen Monitor
March 16, 2006 by admin · Leave a Comment
Samsung T200HD 20 inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV Widescreen Monitor
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