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Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8

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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: KDL-55XBR8

$3,829.00 - $4,999.99 5 online stores

CNET editors' rating: 4.0 stars Excellent
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Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8

price range: $3,829.00 - $4,999.99

Although not quite the best HDTV we've tested so far, the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes mighty close.

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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews
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3.0 stars

7 out of 8 people found this review helpful

"at this price, compare before you buy"

by 3candine on November 23, 2008

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3.5 stars

11 out of 18 people found this review helpful

"CNET got a bit hyped about XBR8"

by ringu61 on November 1, 2008

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5.0 stars

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

"A Rank HDTV"

by johnnydk on March 24, 2009

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5.0 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"Sony makes perfect HDTV"

by lionel-leon on April 23, 2009

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5.0 stars

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

"Mind-popping, eye-dazzling color worth every penny!"

on January 15, 2009

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Sony
Part Number: KDL-55XBR8

General
Series BRAVIA XBR
Product type LCD TV
Diagonal Size 55 in - Widescreen
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 58.7 in x 5.8 in x 31.6 in x 106.9 lbs, Panel with stand - 58.7 in x 14 in x 33.7 in x 121.3 lbs
Enclosure Color Gloss piano black
Display
Technology TFT active matrix
LCD Backlight Technology LED Backlight technology
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
LCD Refresh Rate 120Hz
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Stretch, Wide Zoom, Conventional 4:3
Color Depth 10-bit GigaColor (1 billion)
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Viewing Angle 178 degrees
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
Comb Filter 3D digital
V-Chip Control Yes
Additional Features Triluminos three-color technology, PRO technology, Bravia Engine 2, Digital media extender, Digital media port
TV Tuner
Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-and-picture (PAP)
Stereo Reception System MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
HDTV Ready Yes
Input Video Formats 480i, 720p, 480/60p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p
Freeze Memo Yes
Parental Channel Lock Yes
Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt, 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 12 Watt
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Mode Yes
Audio Controls Sound mode
Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
Connections
Connector Type 5 x Audio line-in - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Serial - Rear
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Remote Control Model Sony RM-YD024
Stands & Mounts
Stand Included Yes
Stand Design Tabletop
Flat Panel Mount Interface 300 x 300 mm
Power
Power Device Power supply - Internal
Power AC 120/230 V
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.3 Watt
Power Consumption Operational 480 Watt
Miscellaneous
HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 18 months warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 18 months
Sustainability
CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 239.83 Watt
CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 139.88 Watt
CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 165.85 Watt
CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0 Watt
CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 51.86 US Dollars
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1

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