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| Price | Check Prices | Check Prices | $767.70 | $964.99 to $1,599.99 | $1,222.00 to $1,699.99 |
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| Release date | March 01, 2007 | April 01, 2009 | June 15, 2009 | ||
| The Bottom Line | Sony's entry-level LCD, the KDL-46S3000 offers fine picture quality for most viewers, but bargain shoppers and home theater sticklers alike may want something different. | CNET did not review the Sony KDL-40S3000, but we did review a larger model in the series. | CNET did not review the Sony KDL-32S3000, but we did review a larger model in the series. | The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value. | With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans. |
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| Sound Effects | Info unavailable | S-FORCE Front Surround Sound | BBE ViVA HD3D Virtual Dolby Surround | SRS TruSurround XT | S-FORCE Front Surround Sound |
| Input Video Formats | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i | 480/60i 480/60p 720/60p 1080/24p 1080/60i 1080/60p | 480/60i 480/60p 720/60p 1080/24p 1080/60i 1080/60p |
| Multi-channel Preview | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Picture-in-picture (PIP) | Picture-in-picture (PIP) | Info unavailable |
| Analog TV Tuner | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | PAL SECAM | Info unavailable | NTSC |
| Weight | 60.6 lbs | 52.9 lbs | 32 lbs | 56.2 lbs | 45.2 lbs |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Digital TV Tuner | ATSC | ATSC | DVB-T | QAM ATSC | QAM ATSC |
| HDMI Ports Qty | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Port | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 port(s) | Yes , 2 port(s) |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Motion Enhancement Technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Motionflow | Motionflow |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker System | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Enclosure Color | Black | Black | Black | Piano black | Black |
| Radio | None | None | None | None | None |
| Environmental Standards | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG Decoder | Info unavailable | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| TV Tuner | 1x digital | 1x digital | 1x analog/digital combo | 1x analog/digital combo | 1x analog/digital combo |
| Stereo Reception System | MTS | MTS | NICAM | MTS | MTS |
| DVD | None | None | None | None | None |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 43.7 in x 4.5 in x 28.7 in - Without stand | 38.6 in x 4.3 in x 26.1 in - Without stand | 31.1 in x 3.9 in x 20.9 in - Without stand | 44.1 in x 12.7 in x 30.4 in - With stand | 42.9 in x 3.4 in x 26.5 in - Without stand |
| Power | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable | AC 120 V | AC 120/230 V |
| Battery | None | None | None | None | None |
| Remote Control | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared |
| VCR | None | None | None | None | Info unavailable |
| Technology | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix |
| Diagonal Size | 46 in - Widescreen | 40 in - Widescreen | 26 in - Widescreen | 46 in - Widescreen | 46 in - Widescreen |
| Digital Television Certification | HDTV | HDTV | HD ready | HDTV | HDTV |
| Progressive Scan | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) |
| HDCP Compatible | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Bravia engine | Bravia engine | Wide mode Picture freeze BRAVIA engine Light sensor Xross media bar | Bravia engine Advanced Contrast Enhancer Motionflow 120 Hz technology LightSensor technology VESA compatible Bravia Sync technology | Info unavailable |
| Display Format | 720p | 720p | 720p | 1080p (FullHD) | 1080p (FullHD) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL |
| PC Interface | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | USB VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) |
| 120Hz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Video Interface | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI SCART S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite |
| DVR | None | None | None | None | None |
| Product Description | Sony KDL-46S3000 - 46 in LCD TV | Sony KDL-40S3000 - 40 in LCD TV | Sony KDL-32S3000 - 26 in LCD TV | Sony KDL-46V5100 - 46 in LCD TV | Sony KDL-46W5100 - 46 in LCD TV |
| Product Type | LCD TV | LCD TV | LCD TV | LCD TV | LCD TV |
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