Product type:
LCD TV
Diagonal size:
52 in
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:
25000:1
Image contrast ratio:
2500:1
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Image aspect ratio:
16:9
Color:
Gloss piano black
Description:
The Sony Bravia KDL-52V4100 is a 52-inch, liquid crystal display television.
Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,115.
This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros:
Has a 52-inch screen size.
This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.
This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated to a high definition signal.
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 ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value:
In general, this TV's features are as expected for this price.
Suggestions:
(1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review 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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