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Sony Bravia KDL-40V3000 40" 1080p LCD HDTV
If you're comparison shopping for the best HDTV delivering a full 1080p of high definition resolution, you've certainly been reading reviews of Sony's Bravia line-up of LCD televisions.
The Bravia V-Series HDTVs kick out stunning 1080p pictures and have performed well in ratings comparing them to other leaders in the LCD market (versus Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba, etc.)
The Sony KDL-40V3000 is an outstanding example of the V-Series line-up's capabilities.
Below is a quick feature review of this TV, but first here's a brief comparison of the key specs of some of the latest Bravia S-Series, V-Series, W-Series and Z-Series televisions...
| Series |
Model |
Size |
True 24p |
DMex |
120hz |
10-bit |
DLNA |
Dyn. Cont. |
Price |
| S-Series |
KDL-40S4100 |
40" |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
25,000:1 |
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KDL-46S4100 |
46" |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
25,000:1 |
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| V-Series |
KDL-40V4100 |
40" |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
25,000:1 |
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KDL-46V4100 |
46" |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
25,000:1 |
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KDL-52V4100 |
52" |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
25,000:1 |
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| W-Series |
KDL-40W4100 |
40" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
30,000:1 |
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KDL-46W4100 |
46" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
30,000:1 |
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KDL-52W4100 |
52" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
30,000:1 |
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| Z-Series |
KDL-40Z4100 |
40" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
30,000:1 |
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KDL-46Z4100 |
46" |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
30,000:1 |
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The KDL-40V3000 is powered by the highly rated Bravia Engine EX digital video processor. The Bravia Engine EX produces outstanding visuals with colors as deep and rich, and contrast as sharp, as virtually any LCD on the market today.
The KDL-40V3000 also benefits from 10-bit processing and 10-bit display technology. These attributes help ensure smooth and accurate performance in displaying color and accurate, life-like pictures, even in scenes of fast-moving action.
Other key attributes of the KDL-40V3000 include Sony's unique Advanced Contrast Enhancer functionality to produce deeper blacks in dark scenes and enhanced detail where appropriate for images that virtually leap off the screen, as well as 24p True Cinema which match the 24 frames per second format of many high-definition DVDs and television programs for smooth, natural looking movement.
To determine if the KDL-40V3000 is the best HDTV for you, you'll have to ask yourself the most important questions when comparison shopping for televisions: Have you compared LCD vs. plasma and determined LCD is best for your needs? Is a 40" screen the appropriate size for your viewing room? Do you have video inputs that will take advantage of the 1080p resolution the KDL-40V3000 will deliver, or are you paying for overkill?
If you answered yes to all the above questions, then consider the Sony KDL-40V3000 one of your best bets. But keep doing your homework and find out what buyers of this HDTV think about it by reading their reviews at Amazon.com.
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