Product type:
LCD TV
Diagonal size:
40 in
Image contrast ratio:
2500:1
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Image aspect ratio:
16:9
Description:
The Sony Bravia KDL-40S4100 is a 40-inch, LCD television.
Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $1,085.
This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros:
With built-in HDTV compatibility, this TV set can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.
(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)
The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons:
Has only a rear connector location.
Suitability:
Built for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV.
In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value:
Given its inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.
For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of LCD televisions with similar viewable size is considerably more -- in fact around $1,520.
Suggestions:
(1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read CNET editors'
Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide
.
(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.
Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area
Electronics Take Back Coalition
.
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