Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR3

Description: The Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR3 is a 46-inch, liquid crystal display television.Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,350.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when connected 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: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Made for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV.Also, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited 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.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: KDL-46XBR3

• General

• Product Type 46 in LCD TV
• Series BRAVIA
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 50 in
• Depth 13 in
• Height 32 in
• Weight 89.9 lbs
• Enclosure Color High-gloss piano black

• Display

• Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Additional Features Live Colour Creation, Sleep timer

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 1080p
• Freeze Memo Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Output Power / Total 22 Watt
• Additional Features BBE enhancement
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 11 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 3 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) )

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories LCD TV stand

• Power

• Battery None

• Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 50 in x 5 in x 29 in

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Sony

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790