Sony Bravia KDL-52Z5100 Review
The Sony Bravia KDL-52Z5100
In many ways, the Sony Bravia KDL-52Z5100 is similar to the the KDL-52XBR9, one of Sony’s best HDTV models to date. It is less expensive, though, making it an excellent alternative for buyers who want interactive features and breathtaking picture quality, but are more practical.
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Sony BRAVIA VE5-Series KDL-52VE5 review
Sony BRAVIA KDL-52VE5
Nowadays, HDTV companies compete with each other not just in the terms of the image quality of their models, but also their energy efficiency. After all, ‘going green’ is a popular trend, and the Sony KDL-52VE5 is the perfect offering for HDTV shoppers who want to do just that.
Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100 Review
The Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100
The Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100 is one of Sony’s most innovative offerings for 2009, loaded with the most interactive features yet, good picture quality and a bunch of cool extras. For all these, the price is relatively affordable, too, making it an excellent choice for buyers with a low budget but high expectations.
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Sony KDL-52W5100 Review
The Sony KDL-52W5100
Most expensive HDTVs come loaded with interactive features and the Sony KDL-52W5100 is no different. Still, it is relatively affordable compared to the higher-end Bravia series and to even other brands, and it offers excellent picture quality, which make it a great choice for those who want both an amazing viewing experience and hours of interactive fun.
Sony Bravia KDL-52NX800 Review
The Sony Bravia KDL-52NX800
While many HDTVs now offer network streaming and interactive features, only a handful come equipped with Wi-Fi capablity. The Sony Bravia KDL-52NX800 is one such rarity, but that is not the only reason it deserves a second look. Rather, it provides many reasons to be placed at the top of your HDTV shopping list.
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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.
Sony 3D HDTV Coming In June
Sony has announced that its 3D HDTV, the Sony HX803, will be launched in June, just before the start of the 2010 World Cup.
The HX803 is going to be the first Sony Bravia HDTV with 3D capability available, alongside the LX903 which will also be released around the same time. It is available in two screen sizes - 40 and 46 inches, both with full 1080p resolution for high quality resolution and a 200Hz refresh rate. They will also be capable of up-conversion, converting 2D images into amazing 3D, taking the viewing experience up a level.
The best part about the Sony HX803, though is that it is bundled up with a lot of 3D content. It comes with two 3D Blu-ray discs - “Deep Sea” and “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs” as well as four 3D PlayStation3 games - Wipeout HD, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, PAIN and Super Stardust HD.
Unfortunately, the sets will not come with the active shutter 3D glasses required. These are to be purchased separately, though Sony guarantees they will be worth the extra cost, having a battery life of up to 100 hours and offering maximum comfort. There are even small ones available for children in pink and blue.
Sony is also planning to release the HX903 this year which is a step-up version of the HX803, featuring deeper black levels and larger screen sizes.
Google TV To Come To Sony HDTVs?
Google has recently announced its intention to jump into the HDTV market, signing a partnership with Sony and Intel.
Believing in the profitability of internet-enabled HDTVs, the three companies are working on Google TV, a web application platform that will allow viewers to surf for online information and access online video content on their HDTVs just as they normally would on their computers. Indeed, Google TV will transform HDTVs into more like computers - a reverse of the current trend of making computers into HDTV entertainment centers.
Google TV promises to be a full web browser, similar to the Google Chrome web browser. It will make use of Google’s Android operating system and will be powered by Intel Atom processors inside Sony Bravia HDTVs, giving Apple TV some serious competition.
There is also a partnership with Logitech to create the necessary equipment such as a special remote control with a QWERTY keyboard in order to navigate the system.
Currently, Sony Bravias have the most advanced internet applications, with the most number of Yahoo widgets, video streaming from Netflix and Amazon Video-on-Demand and Slacker Radio. Sony is also in the process of launching a new online movie service called Qriocity which will stream HD movies directly to Bravia sets.
