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Sony KDL-32L5000

Sony KDL-32L5000
Sony Bravia KDL-32M4000
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Sony Bravia KDL-32M4000
Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1

Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1
Samsung LN32B650
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Samsung LN32B650
Price $445.77 to $499.99 $499.14 to $959.00 Check Prices $749.95 to $929.99
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Release date April 15, 2008 August 15, 2005 April 01, 2009
The Bottom Line While it's blessed with attractive looks and a solid picture, the higher price of Sony's KDL-32M4000 will turn off many 32-inch LCD comparison shoppers. While not quite as good for home theater as the best plasmas, the expensive Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 puts on a pretty face and delivers an impressive picture. While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.
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Features
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-and-picture (PAP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Weight25.1 lbs
30.9 lbs
52.2 lbs
31.1 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty3
Info unavailable1
Info unavailable
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 1 port(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Analog Video FormatInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
Info unavailable
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
Info unavailable2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorBlack
Gloss piano black
Black
Info unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog/digital combo
1x analog/digital combo
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
No
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)31.8 in x 3.7 in x 20 in - Without stand
31.9 in x 3.9 in x 21.3 in - Without stand
39.8 in x 14.6 in x 28.5 in
31.6 in x 9.4 in x 23.7 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120/230 V
Info unavailable
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableNone
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Info unavailable
VCRInfo unavailableNone
No
Info unavailable
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size32 in - Widescreen
32 in - Widescreen
40 in - Widescreen
32 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Display Format720p
720p
720p
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Info unavailableInfo unavailableWide Color Gamut-CCFL
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
DVI
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionSony KDL-32L5000 - 32 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-32M4000 - 32 in LCD TV
Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-V40XBR1 - 40 in LCD TV
Samsung LN32B650 - 32 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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B&H Photo-Video
$449.99
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Amazon.com
$449.99
In stock: Yes

Sony Electronics Inc.
$499.99
In stock: Yes

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Amazon.com Marketplace
$499.14
In stock: Yes

PowersellerNYC
$959.00
In stock: Yes

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As Reviewed: $3499
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B&H Photo-Video
$829.00
In stock: Yes

Newegg.com
$829.00
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com
$829.00
In stock: Yes

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