In today’s world of HD content, the ideal resolution for HDTVs is 1080p and in many cases, HDTVs that are capable of displaying a 1080p resolution would take quite a lot from your savings, but not with the new Sony Bravia KDL-52S5100. The new S5100 models all come with a 1080p resolution at a price that won’t dry up your savings.
Design
The Sony Bravia KDL-52S5100 has been redesigned from the previous S4100 model. Gone are the holes at the bottom bezel which may seem a bit out of place. The control panel has been moved from the top of the
Sony Bravia KDL-52S5100
HDTV to the side, which makes it quite accessible especially if the HDTV is wall mounted. The VGA port has also been relocated to the side of the TV which is more convenient given the fact that vga cables protrude quite a bit and can be a problem if the HDTV is mounted on the wall.
The remote control has also been modified slightly. It now includes a Bravia Sync section that contains the basic operations you need to operate your blu-ray player. Other than this, the remote control remains unchanged and retains the simple and uncluttered design.
Screen/Picture Clarity
As mentioned earlier, the KDL-52S5100 comes with a screen resolution of 1080p. This means that you will be able to watch HD content at the highest quality available. Unlike a few years back, many HD content providers and networks are beginning to move to 1080p which will eventually become the new standard in HD content. You will also be able to get the full potential from your Blu-Ray player since they are able to output at the full 1080p resolution. Gaming consoles are able to display the full 1080p resolution but unfortunately most games are only available in 720p. But the 1080p standard is also making its way into games with more and more games become available in 1080p.
This HDTV from Sony also comes with a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 30,000:1, a step up from previous models which provides respectable blacks. With this new contrast ratio coupled with the Bravia Engine 2, this HDTV delivers vivid colors and crisp whites giving you the best picture quality possible.
Features
The Sony Bravia KDL-52S5100 comes with features that one would expect from higher end models. This HDTV is equiped with Sony’s Bravia Sync which is able to syncronize your HD equipment with just a push of a button. In addition, this HDTV has the Bravia Link. Sony sells several Bravia Link devices that help clear up the confusion of HD devices connected to your HDTV and also upscales standard definition to HD content. With the Bravia Link you can attach one of these devices and enjoy your DVDs on your HDTV with better picture quality. In keeping with the spirit of eco-friendlyness, Sony boasts that the KDL-52S5100 exceeds the specifications of the Energy Star 3.0. Meeting such high standards means that this HDTV uses less electricity without having to sacrifice on picture quality or screen brightness. The Sony KDL-52S5100 comes with the standard port connections (HDMI, component, VGA, s-video, composite) that can be found on almost all HDTVs but it also comes with a USB connection that can be usually found on more expensive models.
The KDL-52S5100 is a definite improvement from the previous S4100 model. With the added features it delivers better picture quality at an affordable price, which can be very hard to beat. Thus the Sony Bravia KDL-52S5100 is definitely one HDTV to look out for when on a tight budget.
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