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Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR4
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on 11/01/2007

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CNET did not review the Sony KDL-40XBR4, but we did review a larger model in the series.

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Although CNET did not review the 40-inch Sony KDL-40XBR4, we did review the 46-inch Sony KDL-46XBR4. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Sony flat-panel LCD HDTVs are identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 46-inch model to provide a good indication of how the 40-incher will perform. For more information, check out the full review of the Sony KDL-46XBR4. For additional details on Sony's other lines of LCD HDTVs, check out our Down the Line coverage.

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 89

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 660 reviews of Sony Bravia KDL-XBR4 Series LCD TV (32",40",46",52") from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • pcworld.com

    Editors' rating: 76

    Summary: The Sony HDTV's backlit remote lets you nimbly navigate through different settings menus. The remote can use programmable codes found in the manual to control a DVD player or other source

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  • pcmag.com

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: As long as you stick with its movie or custom picture presets, the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 delivers an impressively accurate HD picture that will make a handsome addition to your home theater.

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  • ultimateavmag.com

    Summary: Overall, I found the KDL-52XBR4 to be an excellent LCD TV. Detail is super-crisp (at least on HD content), color is right on the money, and shadow detail is better than most. Other than a slightly soft picture with standard-def material, my only real ...

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