Sony KDL40W600B 40-Inch 1080p 60Hz Smart LED TV

I’ve only had my new Sony KDL-40W600B for a month now (I actually have the COSTCO version/same specs almost). This TV is an amazing value when you factor in that a Sony 40-Inch can be found for just $500. With LIMITED-APPS (listen carefully when I say LIMITED as Sony and Amazon are still at odds and there is no Amazon, Amazon Prime Instant, VUDU, HBO-To-Go or M-Go) and built-in Wi-Fi !

I was impressed with the build quality right out of the box. Sony has cut a few corners and yet enhanced so many others that this still exceeds anything Samsung or LG could offer.

PROS:

*Ease of set-up. My 85 year old mom could almost set this up…
*Picture depth and color as only Sony can accomplish/great angle viewing
*Great but simple remote.
*Fabulous SETTINGS in the set itself.
*Weight
*Speed to process ON/OFF and other functions including sparse APPS
*4 HDMI’s and 2 USB slots
*Not Made In China (my set comes from Mexico)

CONS:

*Sony has used a ‘BRICK’ power cord which is far too short and heavy for its power source. Same type found as on many laptops.
* USB is 2.0
* HDMI slots are positioned poorly
* Base STAND is really cheap and unattractive (VESAA is 300X200)
* APPS are VERY weak and few for now (Amazon still doesn’t function/no Vudu/No M-Go/No HBO-GO).
* APPS such as Amazon Prime Instant and VUDU still do not function/COMING SOON is all you will see on-screen. Month-after-month.

Sony has always been a leader for video and this set prevails. You’ll see Samsung or LG building washers and dryers but you’ll never see Sony doing the same. They build and focus mostly on video/audio entertainment only.

COSTCO sells this same set as the KDL-40W590B for a bit less. Like COSTCO, Amazon is an even better place to purchase this if you are a PRIME member and Amazon is offering PRIME.

Worth much more money than its MSRP.

Also made in a 48-Inch set for approx; $150 more. KDL-48W600B. Costco also carries that version as of this writing as the KDL-48W590B. Same sub-par APPS with no Amazon, etc (despite it being advertised). I also own the 48″ version.

I agree with the other reviewers that the apps could be better, but this TV has the best picture and sound I was able to find in a 40″ TV. I was also pleasantly surprised by the above average sound quality. I use this TV as a secondary unit in my bedroom which replaced a Sony Bravia 32″ XBR6. Picture is tremendous, almost as good as the Sony picture in the 55W900A but without the Triluminous color chip. If picture quality is what you’re after, then I believe this TV is as good as it gets in this size range. Samsung may be a little better with their “smart” functions, but the Sony’s picture is flat out the best you can get in an LCD LED, in my opinion. And yes,I have compared the Samsung and the Sony side-by-side. Also, this TV is the 40W590B in Costco as another reviewer stated. One last thing, the native refresh rate is 120HZ as claimed by Sony. Amazon has the refresh rate listed incorrectly as 60HZ. All in all a whole lot of TV for around $500. I’m extremely impressed with Sony’s recent HDTV releases.