Sony BRAVIA KDL-52W4100
I bought this tv set in the late 2008 and have found it to be an a really great buy.
Some people said that the television has issues while the black shades are dynamic. Ilooked at this in the store with great details and have used it for a one month and I have’t noticed that at all. This is a extremely sharp TV with excellent colors and deep black tones. This LCD TV is a lot improved than the older Sony model from the same W series.
Here is why you should get this tv set. It has a very clean image in HD and is doing a flawless job in SD transmission much better than any other TVs I have seen. For that it’s respossible a nice technology from Sony named DSP which is basically noise reduction technology. Sony is familiar with Blu-ray because afterall they manufactured it, they know whit skin tones should look like I mean they have a movie studio, the menus are truly comfortable to use, it has its own TV guide and it has capability for future expansion.
Image quality is really close to Samsung in HD. I looked at both TVs side by side. Samsung is slightly better on sharpnes in SD. Samsung has more glare, Sony has a matte screen but darks on Samsung are solid because it has a glossy screen. When watching a Blu-ray disc,Sony is showing a more detailed image. No fade from white to black issues on Sony as some reviews has noted. Colors are pleasant and bright as Sony Bravia two engine is outstanding, maybe even better than XBR engine.I’ve heard the Z series is better but there isn’t 52 inche models
Tv menus on Samsungs are made for experts with a lots of tweeks, but really it’s clouded for average user. If you doubt that, download the user instructions for the Samsung LN52A650 and for Sony KDL524100 and check for yourself. If you are technical expert, go for the LN52A650. If you don’t want to get lost in menus, but get an excellent picture, take the Sony. Ths Sony TV is truly simple to use, but also it automatically finds digital channels and is like you get also a built in cable box.
The Sony television doesn’t have the Ethernet connector and built in weather like the series 6 from Samsung, but it does have the built in TV guide and option for upgrades. But, if you want internet connection in your TV, you are better to be connected through other device. The TV guide feature in this television is good and the Sony Bravia Sync is very good especially if you are using a Sony DVD converter for 1080p. Picture in Picture technology is super as well because you are able to watch picture from HDMI while viewing cable TV.
A favorite thing on Sony KDL52W4100 is the power button on the top side as this is keeping children from shuting down TV. Also a good thing is the remote on the Sony as it is very simple to operate.
Overall, if you want the a super clear picture, simple to use LCD TV with features that makes standard TV watching smooth and simple.This Sony KDL52W4100 is good selection.
You can check Sony KDL52W4100 on LCD TV Reviews portal. If you don’t like Sony check Samsung LN52A650.
