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Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR4

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Product summary

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

Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 40 in ; Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 18000:1 ; See full specs

Price range: $1,695.00 - $2,499.99 check prices

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Reviewed on: 11/01/2007

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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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 reviews
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4.0 stars

30 out of 30 people found this review helpful

"Great, but still not perfect..."

by bmacpiper on August 20, 2007

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4.0 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"Great Set Best one that I like however not perfect"

by the computer genius on December 5, 2007

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4.5 stars

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

"Great picture & style!"

by dvdirv on August 27, 2007

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Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR4: $1,695.00 - $2,499.99

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Reviews from around the WebPowered by alaTest

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 629 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 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 181064 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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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