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Sony KDL-40W4100

Sony KDL-40W4100

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on 06/30/2008

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Quick specs
Product type: LCD TV
Diagonal size: 40 in
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 30000:1
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CNET did not review the Sony KDL-40W4100, but we did review a larger model in the series.

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Sony KDL-40W4100 Starting at $1,474.92

Sony KDL-46W4100

Editor's rating: 3.5 out of 5

Sony Bravia KDL-40W5100 Starting at $937.77

Editor's rating: 3.5 out of 5

Sony KDL-40V5100 Starting at $848.00

Editor's rating: 3.5 out of 5

Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 Starting at $1,229.00

Editor's rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Reviewed on: 06/30/2008

Although CNET did not review the 40-inch Sony KDL-40W4100, we did review the 46-inch Sony KDL-46W4100. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Sony LCD HDTVs are basically identical but for screen size, so we expect that the review of the 46-inch TV will give a good indication of how the 40-inch model will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Sony KDL-46W4100.

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"Worth the money"

by rastogi_m on July 31, 2008
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"Best I've ever seen"

by 2cb on April 21, 2009
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"the very best for the price i paid $1070"

by gekken on April 19, 2009
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Editors' rating: 92

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