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Sony KDL-32L5000
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Samsung LN32B360
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Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1

Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1
Sony KDL-32S5100

Sony KDL-32S5100
Price $399.99 to $499.00 $399.00 to $469.99 Check Prices $529.00 to $629.99
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Average user rating
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Release date April 01, 2009 August 15, 2005
The Bottom Line Although it costs a tad more than bargain-basement models, the Sony KDL-L5000 series makes up for it with above-basement design and picture quality. Although not as feature-heavy as some models in its class, Samsung's LNB360 series takes the picture quality cake among entry-level LCDs. 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.
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Features
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
Info unavailableSRS TruSurround XT
Input Video Formats480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
Info unavailable480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailablePicture-and-picture (PAP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
NTSC
Weight25.1 lbs
25.1 lbs
52.2 lbs
28.9 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty3
Info unavailable1
3
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 1 port(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
Analog Video FormatInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Surround Sound
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
Info unavailable2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableDolby Digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Enclosure ColorBlack
Info unavailableBlack
Piano black
RadioNone
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog/digital combo
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog/digital combo
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
No
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)31.8 in x 3.7 in x 20 in - Without stand
31.4 in x 9.9 in x 22.7 in - With stand
39.8 in x 14.6 in x 28.5 in
31.4 in x 8.9 in x 23 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
Info unavailableAC 120/230 V
AC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableNone
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
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
31.5 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
Yes
Info unavailableYes
Display Format720p
720p
720p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Info unavailableWide Color Gamut-CCFL
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
DVI
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Product DescriptionSony KDL-32L5000 - 32 in LCD TV
Samsung LN32B360 - 32 in LCD TV
Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-V40XBR1 - 40 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-32S5100 - 31.5 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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Sony Electronics Inc.
$529.99
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$549.99
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