Sony KDL-52XBR5 52" BRAVIA XBR 1080p LCD HDTV

Consider it one of the ultimate LCD HDTV televisions in Sony's elite BRAVIA lineup of LCDs. The XBR5 series tops out with a 52" model, the KDL-52XBR5.

The XBR5 series is unique in several aspects, though many of the top technological features also surface in comparisons vs. the XBR4 series. Such features include Motionflow processing which operates with a 120Hz refresh rate, making action move smoother than ever before.

Below is a quick review of some of the KDL-52XBR5's other core features.

The KDL-52XBR5 looks stunning with its unique effect of appearing to be floating within a clear glass frame. This means you and your guests will be wowed by the set before you even turn it on.

Once it's powered up, you'll immediately appreciate the crisp, clear pictures on the vivid 52" 1080p display.

The KDL-52XBR5's 10-bit LCD panel and video processor display 1024 levels of color gradation, which puts to shame the 256 levels of color offered by the more common 8-bit panels on many competing sets. This means color will look more natural than ever, particularly in flesh tones, which are often tricky for LCDs to reproduce realistically.

Sony calls the KDL-52XBR5's backlighting a "wide color gamut" system, meaning a unique light spectrum is produced to be optimized by Sony's proprietary color filters. Sony reports that the KDL-52XBR5 will reproduce a 25% wider range of color than competing sets with standard backlights.

More numbers that tell the story: the KDL-52XBR5 boasts an 8-millisecond response time, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio and an 18,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, numbers that ensure the set displays a smooth, fluid picture with deep, rich black tones that retain an impressive level of detail even in scenes of little light.

This just scratches the surface of what the KDL-52XBR5 has to offer. You can sift through the myriad details on the set, but even more important as an indicator of how the set performs is what do buyers think of it? Be sure to check out reviews from other consumers like yourself at sites like Amazon.com.

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Product Features:
* 52" widescreen HDTV
* 16:9 aspect ratio
* High-gloss black finish
* Digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
* QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
* Motionflow 120Hz anti-blur technology for clearer motion

Technical Details:
* Model: Sony KDL-52XBR5 BRAVIA
* Display Size: 52 inches
* Display Technology: TFT active matrix
* Depth: 15.1 inches
* Height: 35 inches
* Width: 55.9 inches
* Weight: 108 pounds
* Warranty: 18 months warranty

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