Sony Bravia 3D HDTVs Now On Sale

Just as promised in January, the Sony Bravia 3D HDTVs, namely the LX900, HX909 and HX900 series, are now available for pre-order online and in selected stores. All models come with LED backlighting, full 1080p HD resolution, 240Hz PRO Motionflow technology and Sony’s new trademark monolithic design.

The LX900 models come with a built-in 3D transmitter, making them Sony’s first full 3D HDTVs, and are available in 60 and 52-inch screen sizes at $4999.99 and $3999.99 respectively. Aside from the edge-lit LED backlighting, both also offer a built-in Wi-fi capability for easier access to Bravia Internet Video content like Netflix and Bravia Internet Widgets.

The HX909 models, which offer a Dynamic full LED backlight, come in 52 and 46-inch screen sizes at $3999.99 and $3499.99 respectively while the edge-lit HX800 models come in three screen sizes – 55 inches at $3399.99, 46 inches at $2699.99 and 40 inches at $2099.99. Both series are 3D-Ready, compatible with the 3D sync transmitter sold separately at $50.

The LX900 models also come with two pairs of active shutter glasses. For the others, 3D glasses are available for $150 a pair.

To complete the package, Sony tosses in “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs” on 3D Blu-ray, as well as vouchers for 3D PlayStation 3 game titles such as WipeOut HD, Mr. Pain and SuperStarDust HD. Its rivals, Panasonic and Samsung, are offering ‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’ and ‘Monsters Vs. Aliens’ respectively, for 3D content.

Sony is currently in the process of developing more 3D games for the PS3 while other 3D products from the company include 3D-capable Blu-ray players, ranging from $199.99 to $649.99, 3D audio recievers and 3D home theater systems.