Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-40Z5100 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV

Review by Dave for Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-40Z5100 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV
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Terrific picture, especially on the HDTV channels. Controls, etc., are straightforward and intuitive. Sound is just a tad softer than I’d prefer, but it’s not bad. Could easily hook a secondary sound system to it, but haven’t bothered. My previous TV, an Olevia 32″, was the same width, but with side-by speakers it lost a full 8″ of screen size. The Bravia is exactly the same width, only a couple of inches taller, and delivers a 25% larger screen. The 240hz upgrade is definitely noticeable. If you’re on HD, it’s the only way to fly. Plan to hook it to my laptop and take advantage of online TV-movie selections. This set also connects to the Internet, if you have the correct cables or signal devices. That’s on the agenda, too.

Don’t fear the delivery service, my experience was excellent: They arrived when promised, brought it upstairs, unpacked it, hooked it up, and carted away all the trash. Buying via Amazon beats going to a big-box store and having to do all that yourself — and the price I paid was more than $200 *below* my local big-box store for the same TV. Free delivery, too. Couldn’t be happier.

Review by Love gadgets for Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-40Z5100 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV
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I purchased this TV a few weeks ago and I am so happy I did! I spent months researching [online and in-store] LCD TVs for my bedroom and let me save you any more time and stress. Just buy this TV! You definitely won’t regret it. In April 2009, I purchased the Samsung LN52A750 for my living room and I personally find the picture quality on this TV even better. Watching the 2010 Olympics on this TV has been oustanding!

I was looking for a TV for the bedroom and I figured I would spend the extra cash on a “smaller” TV because this is truly where we watch the majoriy of our television, anyway. Love this Sony, man! I read all the reviews for all the other mods and I’m really blown away by the quality of this model. It’s a perfect fit for my bedroom. It’s about 8′ from headboard to TV and the picture is just absolutely perfect. The sound quality is phenomenal. This was important to me because I wasn’t about to go and hook up yet another surround system, especially not in my bedroom (the wife won’t let me 🙂 ). If you have a DVR box (I have the HD/DVR box from Comcast), then the PIP still functions.

I hooked it up to a blu-ray player and needless to say….it’s just awesome. I purchased the “Mediabridge Ultra Series – 6ft High Speed HDMI Cable – Version 1.3 Category 2 Certified – 1080p – Blu-Ray – PS3″ cables from Amazon.com for $9.99, as I had for my 52″ Samsung”, and the quality is great. I suggest buying those cables, as well.

I decide to post this review because I rely heavily on user reviews (mainly Amazon and TripAdvisor) so I figured I would return the favor. I’m one of those guys that stresses about new big purchases, wants to make sure I’m getting the right and best product, etc. This is the one. I am so pleased I decided to pull the trigger on this TV set.

My biggest concern before buying this LCD for my bedroom was all the other channels that are not available in HD that we watch. Compared to my 52″ Samsung, the quality of the non-HD channels on this TV is far superior. Of course, they’re not going to be as great as HD or as clear perhaps on a tube TV, but the quality of even those non-HD Channels has truly impressed me.

On a side note – my wife and I happen to find the SONY-lit logo pretty cool (even though it can be disabled). I think it adds to the flavor of the TV. I’m a proud Sony owner and I want to show it off :).

Review by A. Ficici for Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-40Z5100 40-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV
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I did a lot research before buying this TV. Compared this KDL-Z5100 series to some high-end Samsung models and Sony’s XBR series (which are around $200 – $300 more expensive). I will tell you now, this TV is perfect. The picture quality is awesome and crisp, the dark scenes look superb. I recommend this model to everyone who is looking for a decent TV with a lot of excellent features.

Oh, sound is also amazing. Can’t go wrong with Sony Bravia.