Sony BRAVIA V Series KDL 46V5100 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Black

Sony BRAVIA V Series KDL 46V5100 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Black

46″ screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * high-gloss black finish * built-in digital (ATSC) tuner for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1920 x 1080 pixels * 2 component video (one is selectable component/composite) *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Good device for good price
I just received this television. My first impression is great. I’ve been investigating diffrent brands and different models of LCD TV’s for a while. Here is the conclusion I reached and the reasons for purchasing this TV:

* Sony has great models for over $2500. They have great picture but not great enough to compensate for the couple of thousand extra dollars paid. I saw 46XBR6 and 46V5100 next to each other in BB and did not see a significant difference except the price.

* Samsungs have great LCD TVs. But glossy screen would not work for me at all. I have a bright living room where my TV is located. So, if you will have your TV in a bright room, you probably would like to avoid glossy screens like Samsung has. It really reflects a lot almost like a mirror. This was a big deal for me.

Now, my experice with KDL46V5100 is as follows:

It has great picture quality. I did not expect it to be so good at even SD. It is very easy to use. We plugged the TV and started to use it right away. Even user’s manual is just a few pages. Before buying the TV I paid extra attention to the wide angle performance. This TV has about the same view from front and from sides: no changes in color or image quality with angle that I recognized.

I am extremely satisfied with the Amazon delivery. They brought the TV, unpacked it and installed the TV on the stand.

Good TV for good price and good service from Amazon…

1 Star I’m Frightened!!! But, It’s Okay…I can still Return It!!
Just got this TV last weekend…picture quality on regular channels IS FAR WORSE than on my cheapo $300 regular TV we had used for years! Anyway, We have a HD Comcast box…and the HD Channels are really great, but most of the channels are regular..and they are HORRIBLE!!! I mean there is a constant GRAININESS to all the channels, its just hard to even try to watch a channel…or everything looks like its from a camcorder. I am not happy. Then yesterday, the sound just died…its still there, don’t get me wrong, but I hear this buzzing sound behind the sound from the TV and its SO LOW I can hardly hear the words people are saying. OK, so sound is bad now, and buzzing noise, and normal channels SUCK SO BAD its not even funny! It’s unwatchable..I was expecting a little more from a $1500 tv, i am returning it this weekend! Maybe I will get Samsung.

5 Stars Buy this one, not the Samsung!
I researched 46 inch lcd tv’s for months, and every site recommended the Samsung 550, so I bought it. I’m not a techie, so I’ll just say this: the speakers on all Samsungs are on the bottom of the set, so unless you know how to hook it up to an external sound system, every show will sound like you’re inside a tin can with the lid closed. I sent it back and got the Sony, which is a VAST improvement; the speakers are on the front of the set, where they belong. The picture is sharp, colors saturated and beautiful, it’s easy to navigate. It’s a great TV. Unlike the Samsung, which is incredibly shiny and reflective, the Sony even looks great in my living room. I love it!

5 Stars Great TV
This TV is a great value. It looks excellent (especially when connected to a Sony BluRay). The adjustable backlight with light sensor is a nice feature.

It has excellent picture quality. Standard definition channels look better than they do an a tube TV. The HD channels look amazing.

It has a good number of HDMI inputs and enough connectivity to other devices.

Sound quality is excellent as well – but can always improve by hooking up a surround sound system.

You won’t regret purchasing this TV.

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