Sony Bravia V-Series KDL-52V4100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
- 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel
- DMex ™ compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades
- BRAVIA® Sync™ (HDMI-CEC)
- Enhanced XMB™ with 3D graphics incl. TV Guide
- HDMI™ x2, HD Component x2, PC Input
Ready for HD done the Sony way? Sony’s KDL-52V4100 brings 1080p picture quality home with amazing, Sony-exclusive features like the XMB (Xross Media Bar®) with 3D graphics, DMex capability so you can add functionality to your TV, and picture quality technologies like ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancer) and BRAVIA Engine 2™. Add to that a sophisticated, piano black design, 24p capability so you can get the most out of the movies you watch on Blu-ray and DVD, 4 HDMI™ inputs along with three other HD-capable connections, and what you have is a television that can bring dreams to life.
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List Price: $ 1,999.99
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Neil Rosenberg
October 14, 2010
Review by Neil Rosenberg for Sony Bravia V-Series KDL-52V4100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
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I used to think of a TV purchase as a VERY long term commitment, like marriage. And at $2k and up there’s a lot of truth to this. However in this case I was faced with a difficult decision, one that I would probably repeat given the opportunity.
First let me say that I love just about everything about this set. The picture quality (as long as the scene or people aren’t moving) is super, the audio is really good out of the bottom-front speakers (although an add-on stereo makes it even better), and the flexibility from an input/output point of view is outstanding.
All that being said, there are some compromises, and thus my quandary. I bought this TV fully knowing that for a *mere* $500 more I could have the 120hz scan mode. It just wasn’t worth it to me…I think. I would have been better off if the 120hz model didn’t exist, then I’d look at the set and be amazed. Maybe I’m nuts, but now I find myself looking critically at scenes where there’s fast motion and wondering whether the “better” model would be noticeably smoother.
The fact of the matter is that over time I will just accept how it looks and allow myself to enjoy the many fine aspects to this set. Moving on, you probably want to know some of the other things that are also not so wonderful. Here goes.
1. Unlike some sets that have a base that allows rotation, this one just sits. No pivot at all, and very hard to move. I ended up making my own pivoting base out of a couple pieces of (nice) wood and a $10 rotary table. Wonderful, but took some effort.
2. Even though this set has the ability to have the screen turned off with the audio still on (nice!) it’s buried down really deep in the menus (not nice!). I don’t want to always burn 300 watts to listen to the music channel on our cable box, I wish it was easier. Yes, a very minor point, until you have to do it once or twice every day.
3. I’m not a fan of shiny ANYTHING on the front surface of TVs. At least the screen has a decent anti-glare finish, but the edge is the now-mandatory patent leather black shine. Why oh why!!!
4. The remote is a TV remote. Period. Which means either you have to use some other remote for your other stuff or buy and program a multi-function. Cheat, really cheap.
5. When switching between modes (1080i, 480p, 4:3, 16:11 or whatever) the tv and sound go dead. Seems like an eternity, but it’s probably only a second or two. Should be faster.
I could probably come up with a few more, but those are the biggest ones for me. Not very big really. Nice set, now if they could only give me a way to upgrade it to 120hz without buying a new one…
V. Kuznetsov
October 14, 2010
Review by V. Kuznetsov for Sony Bravia V-Series KDL-52V4100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
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Bought it from Amazon. Delivery was flawless.
First I got a Samsung A650, but I really did not like it, so I exchanged it for Sony 52V4100, and it was love at first sight. Great looks, easy menu, good remote, amazing PQ. To be fair – Samsung’s PQ was VERY good, but the TV itself had way too many annoying little things for me to ignore.
I have my PS3 hooked up via HDMI, and also an over-the-air hi-def antenna. Like I said – the PQ is excellent, and I really like this TV.
xielamr
October 14, 2010
Review by xielamr for Sony Bravia V-Series KDL-52V4100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
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like the other reviewer, I made my decision based on economic factor (vs 120hz. if you add up the differences between costs of TVs and insurance, it is close to $700 difference. i am not a trained a broadcasting specialist, but one of my friend in broadcasting industry told me that he could not see the difference between a regular vs 120hz.
This is a great TV and delivery is flawless.
bobiss
October 14, 2010
Review by bobiss for Sony Bravia V-Series KDL-52V4100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
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Typical Sony dependable & perfoms well, on a 1 – 10 scale overall satisfaction “8”, picture “7”, sound “9”, ease of use “8”. Also amazon.com gets an “8” on customer service for a Samsung LCD I recently sent back because of sound problems. They sent out a new TV within 5 days and picked up the old one. I never was without a TV.
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