Vizio VF551XVT

Vizio VF551XVT's big screen LCD looks unassuming for the most part, with the standard glossy black frame surrounding the picture area. But the nondetachable speaker bar along the bottom, with its silver coloring, reflective supports, bulbous shape and see through panel exposing the wall behind the TV, assumes a bit too much, and we predict you'll either love it or hate it. We fall into the latter camp. The only external difference between Vizio VF551XVT and Vizio VF550XVT is the former's addition of an illuminated row of "tech logos" on the left hand side.

There's a menu item that promises to disable the illumination, but it didn't work on our review sample. The 55 inch Vizio VF551XVT measures 51.5 inches wide by 36 inches tall by 13.5 inches deep and weighs a svelte 90.2 pounds with stand attached. Remove the nonswiveling stand and its dimensions become 51.5 by 33.9 by 5 inches and its weight 78 pounds. We liked Vizio's large remote, with its oversize chrome colored cursor pad surrounded by well spaced, easily differentiated, yellow backlit keys.

Highlights include a section that offers direct access to different input types, "A, B, C, and D" keys for other devices, such as cable boxes, that double as picture in picture controls, and the capability to command three other devices. Many of the keys double up, but the remote handles these well we appreciate that the oft used key to control aspect ratio shares the bright red "record" key, for example.

The menu system for the XVT models squeezes onto the left side of the screen, and it's hard to mistake the bare bones graphics for a Samsung or Sony menu. We found ourselves annoyed at the fact that you can only see one parameter at a time and that too much scrolling is required to access all of the settings. On the plus side we liked the text explanations of various menu items.

Sharp LC-52LE700UN

The glossy black finish of Sharp LC-52LE700UN series doesn't break any new ground design wise, and this Sharp keeps the angled edges of its predecessors like Sharp LC-46D85U. A silver fade along the bottom of the frame provides a very subtle accent while a blue-lit triangle, which reminded us of the emblems worn by the crew of the Enterprise, points toward the company logo in the middle of the bottom edge (the blue illumination can be disabled).

Sharp's matching glossy black stand doesn't allow the panel to swivel.Lest you see a Samsung ad and believe all LED-based LCDs are also ultrathin, Sharp's LC-LE700UN series is among the many sets that prove otherwise. It measures 3.7 inches deep sans stand, which is quite normal for a flat panel TV of any technology. Sharp has gone the longest of any TV maker we know since changing its remote. Sharp LC-46LE700UN's clicker is basically the same as the one that shipped with the 2006 LC-46D62U, which was a few years old itself at the time.

Our opinion of it hasn't changed, so we'll just quote that review : "Sharp's long remote will be familiar to anyone who's played with an Aquos set in the last couple of years. It has the ability to command four other pieces of gear, keys that are nicely spread out and well differentiated, and a generally logical button layout. We say 'generally' because the key controlling aspect ratio is stashed clear at the top of the long wand, the one for freezing the image is given an unduly important spot near the main directional keypad, and the one for changing picture modes is hidden beneath a flip up hatch."

Unfortunately, Sharp cut back on the backlighting of its remotes, so now only the volume and channel rockers, as well as four nearby keys, receive illumination. Sharp's menu system design is also basically the same as in previous years, and its blocky look seems dated compared with the slick menus available from Sony and Samsung. The pertinent information is all there, however, and we liked the text explanations that accompany various selections. LED backlighting tops the features list of Sharp LC-LE700UN, but it's unlike any other LED-backlit TV released so far. All of the other LED based LCDs fall into one of two camps : edge lit or local dimming.

However, the Sharp falls into neither category. Its LED elements are arranged behind the screen, as opposed to the edge, but they are incapable of dimming or brightening individually. Like a standard fluorescent backlit LCD, Sharp LC-52LE700UN's LED backlight must dim or brighten all at once. The main benefit of its LED backlight is simply reduced energy consumption. Sharp LC-LE700UN also sports a 120Hz refresh rate that provides improved motion resolution compared with standard LCDs although we suspect you'll be hard pressed to see any difference.

That refresh rate also allows the TV to display the proper cadence when fed 1080p/24 material. The two larger sizes in Sharp LC-LE700UN series, the 46 and 52 inch models, feature dejudder processing as well, while the two smaller 40 and 32 inch models do not. Dejudder is available in two strengths on the 46 and 52 inch models and doesn't need to be active to realize the antiblurring benefits of 120Hz.

Acer G24

Acer G24 24 inch monitor has a bright, glossy, reflective screen, and a smooth, bright orange bezel. The bottom of the bezel is 2.5 inches above the desktop and measures 1.1 inches on the left and right sides, bringing the full panel width to 22.5 inches that's slightly wider than the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP's 22 inches. The base panel depth measures 1.8 inches about the same as the Dell's but it extends back another 1.3 inches to house the ventilation system, bringing its full panel depth to 3.1 inches, a hair longer than the Dell's 3 inch panel plus vent.

The display has a 25 degree backward tilt as its sole ergonomic perk. Screen height adjustment, panel swiveling, and pivoting aren't included. Connection options include DVI, HDMI, and VGA, all supporting a 16:10 aspect ratio and 1.920x1.200 pixel native resolution and located on the back right hand side of the panel, next to the neck. All are easy to access however, the HDMI slot is too close to the neck for comfort and our fingers rubbed against it often. The footstand has a sleek space age look with two 7 inch long "toes" that extent out from the neck each at a 45 degree angle.

The full width of the span is 14.2 inches. Knocking the display from the sides yielded minimal wobbling as its wide stand and its 16 pound weight keep it fairly grounded. The footstand is removable and the back of the panel includes four screw holes for VESA wall mounting. The blue LED light in the bottom right hand corner represents the power button located directly underneath it. The five buttons to the left comprise the on screen display array.

The buttons include left and right arrows, a menu button, auto, and an "e" button. Pressing the "e" button displays the available presets including User (custom), Text, Standard, Graphics, and Movie. Selecting different presets altered the brightness and sometimes color temperature of the display. For example, the Text preset lowers the brightness and adds a cool color temperature, making reading text on a white background more comfortable.

The rest of the OSD includes controls for color temperature user control included brightness and contrast control. Unfortunately, navigating the OSD is often an exercise in frustration. Different categories are represented by symbols. Each symbol aligned horizontally along two rows, can be navigated to using the arrow keys. For brightness and contrast control, you navigate to the "sun" symbol.

Pressing the menu button selects the symbol and brings up another menu. Here, you have to choose one of two options, aligned vertically. Use the arrow key to select the bottom option and press menu. Then use the arrow keys again to select brightness or contrast, which are aligned vertically. Press the menu key when your selection is highlighted and adjust your attribute using the arrow key. Not surprisingly, we found this interface archaic, unintuitive, illogical, and ultimately frustrating, especially considering how well designed other OSDs like the latest from Dell are.

Acer H235H

The 23 inch Acer H235H has a flat, glossy, black bezel that contrasts nicely with its glossy blue back. The panel measures 3.2 inches in full depth that's considerably thicker than the 23 inch Samsung SyncMaster P2370, which measured just over an inch deep. The bezel measures 1.1 inches on its left and right sides, and 0.75 inch on its bottom, where a silver Acer logo resides. Under the bezel, the panel slopes back about 3 inches to house the built in speakers.

The bottom of the panel where the speakers are sits about 1.8 inches from the desktop, but, unfortunately, the screen height isn't adjustable and there isn't a screen rotation or pivot option for portrait mode. The capability to tilt the screen back 25 degrees is the only included ergonomic feature. The circular foot stand measures a small 7 inches in diameter, and when knocked from the sides, the display wobbles a considerable amount, given that it has such a narrow base to stand on.

Connection options include DVI, HDMI, and VGA all three ports are fairly easy to access once the removable back panel is taken off. There are also two grooves on the back where you can place the cords to keep them organized. Designated by a single blue light emitting diode, the on screen display button array sits in the lower right hand corner of the bezel, right above the blue LED power button. Pressing the blue LED brings up the OSD in addition to five blue LED buttons that now align the bottom right of the bezel.

The OSD pops up parallel to the button array, and each option corresponds to one of the five buttons. Once a new menu is selected, the function of the buttons changes dynamically, as the middle buttons become the up and down arrow buttons used to navigate through the newly seen menu. Since any button labels for the OSD are actually on the screen (and which would be on the bezel of other displays), calibrating the display in a dark room proved painless. OSD options include the standard brightness, contrast, and various color options. The presets are Standard, Text, Picture, Movie, and, of course, User. The presets don't change anything other than the display's brightness and contrast.

There is an option for setting the OSD to stay on screen for up to 2 minutes (useful for anyone who will spend a good amount of time calibrating), etc. Navigating the menu is mostly painless however, when in the preset menu, there is no option to return to the previous menu without exiting the OSD completely. Acer H235H's 16:9 aspect ratio supports a "Full HD" native resolution of 1.920x1.080 pixels. This continues the trend of more and more monitor vendors moving toward 16:9 from 16:10 because high definition content in particular 1080p movies can fit onto a 1.920x1.080 pixel screen without distorting the image.

Acer B273HU

A plain, matte black cabinet houses the 27 inch panel, which has a maximum resolution of 2.048 by 1.152 dpi, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 5 millisecond (black to white) pixel response rate. The 14.5 pound enclosure is supported by a square base with a swiveling, telescoping arm that provides up to 4.3 inches of height adjustability and 70 degrees of swivel. A hinge at the top of the stand gives you 5 degrees of forward tilt and 15 degrees of backward tilt. Unlike the NEC EA261WM, this monitor does not support pivot rotation, but the NEC model will cost you around $200 more and you'd have to settle for a slightly smaller (26 inch) panel.

Around back you'll find VGA, DVI, and HDMI inputs, one upstream and two downstream USB ports, and an audio jack for the integrated 1.5 watt speakers. The speakers are adequate for low volume listening but could use a subwoofer component to help pump up the bass tones. Two additional USB ports are located on the left-hand side of the cabinet. Embedded in the lower right hand bezel are five thin function buttons and a power switch, all of which use black lettering. Not surprisingly, the buttons are very difficult to identify against the black cabinet color.

The "e" button brings you to Acer's "Empowering Technology" setting, which offers a choice of five luminance presets, including Text, Movie, Graphics, Standard, and User modes. The Auto button automatically adjusts clock and phase settings (analog only) the Menu button brings you into the main settings screen, where you can tweak color temperature settings, adjust contrast and brightness levels, select an input source, and activate Acer's Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM) feature. This bumps the contrast ratio up to 40.000 : 1, a setting that found to be way too bright for normal desktop use.

The default contrast ratio of 1.000 : 1 is much more comfortable for close up viewing. Two arrow buttons (left and right) are used to select and change the highlighted settings and also act as hot keys for raising and lowering the speaker volume. On the Scaled Fonts portion of the DisplayMate (www.displaymate.com) test suite, Acer B273HU did an outstanding job of displaying Arial fonts set to 5.3 points, the smallest setting available. Each character was clear, sharp, and evenly spaced. Color quality was equally impressive swatches on the Color Scales test ramped evenly from black to the lightest shade, and there were no signs of tinting or color tracking errors.

Dark grayscale performance was also quite good. However, there was considerable compression at the high end of the grayscale, resulting in washed out light grays and a lack of highlight detail in my test photo. Viewing angles maxed out at around 160 degrees, as advertised, on both the horizontal and vertical planes. Although it is touted as a business class monitor, Acer B273HU is more than capable of handling your gaming and entertainment needs. Acer B273HU comes with a three year warranty covering parts, labor, and backlighting and ships with DVI, USB, and D-sub (VGA) cables. Unfortunately, an HDMI cable is not included in the box.

NEC EA261WM

Mounted on the lower right hand bezel are four well marked function buttons and a power switch that glows blue when the monitor is in normal operating mode and turns amber when it's in standby mode. The Menu button launches and closes the on screen display (OSD) program, while the Select button activates the highlighted selection and acts as a hot key for selecting an input source. The Reset or DV Mode button restores the highlighted selection back to its factory default setting and lets you choose one of the five preset luminance modes (Standard, Text, Movie, Gaming, and Photo).

There's also a handy four way toggle switch, which makes it easy to navigate the OSD by allowing you to move up, down, left, and right within the menus as if you were using a joystick. Once inside the OSD, you can tweak a variety of settings, including color temperature, brightness and contrast, sharpness, and speaker volume. There's also an Off Timer option that will power down the monitor after a predetermined period of inactivity. If you prefer to change these settings using a keyboard and mouse, you can do so using NEC's NaViSet utility, but it is not included in the box. Instead, you'll have to go to NEC's Web site and fill out an electronic form before you can download it.

NEC EA261WM features an ECO mode setting that, when activated, reduces the panel's brightness to 50 percent from the factory default of 100 percent this in turn reduces power consumption from 85W to 48W, as measured using a P3 International Kill A Watt meter. When ECO mode is enabled, a "carbon footprint meter," which indicates the reduction in carbon emissions while operating in ECO mode, appears in the brightness adjustment screen. For example, according to the meter, switching to ECO mode results in a 15 percent carbon footprint reduction.

The meter begins tracking total carbon savings (in kilograms) from the moment the monitor is powered up. NEC offers a Total Trade recycling service that provides credit toward new NEC products when you trade in your old equipment. Additionally, NEC EA261WM is EPEAT Gold, Energy Star, and RoHS qualified. All of this earns it our GreenTech Approved seal. If you work with multipage documents or desktop publishing applications, you'll appreciate this monitor's ability to reproduce the smallest fonts. Using images from the DisplayMate testing suite (www.displaymate.com), NEC EA261WM did an excellent job of displaying fonts set to 5.3 points (the smallest setting on the Scaled Fonts test).

Text quality was crystal clear, and every character was well defined and perfectly legible. Color quality was also very good the wide gamut panel produced rich colors without any trace of tinting or over saturation. The panel's 5 millisecond (black to white) pixel response rate offered good motion handling performance as well. When played a round of Far Cry 2 without experiencing any artifacts or ghosting, and Pixar's Madagascar 2 on DVD played smoothly and looked spectacular on the big screen. However, the monitor did not fare so well when it came to rendering grayscale swatches.

It was unable to display the lightest and darkest shades of gray on the DisplayMate 64 Step Grayscale Test, showing them as pure white or black instead. The panel's horizontal viewing angle performance pretty much bore out NEC's claim of 170 degrees, but the vertical angle was much narrower, especially from the bottom, where colors began shifting at around 150 degrees. The flaw may not be an issue when you are operating the display in landscape mode, but when you rotate the panel to view it in portrait mode the weak viewing angles offer a faded, subpar picture from either side. NEC EA261WM comes with a three year warranty covering parts, labor, and backlighting. DVI and VGA cables are included in the box, along with an audio cable, an upstream USB cable, and a setup guide.

Dell G2410

The 24 inch Dell G2410 is plainly designed with angular features and a black matte finish. The bezel measures a short 0.75 inch long on all sides and the middle of the bottom bezel has a slightly raised silver Dell logo on it. The panel is nearly 1 inch deep (In comparison, most 24 inch models we've tested have a panel depth of more than an inch) however, the back of the display which houses the backlight, connection options, and ventilation system extends another 1.5 inches, bringing the full monitor depth to about 2.4 inches.

The panel width measures 22.4 inches long average for a monitor of this screen size. The rectangular footstand measures 10.75 inches in width, with a depth of 6.1 inches. The footstand is a short 0.5 inch tall. We saw only minimal wobbling when we knocked the display from the sides, but with such a long and flat footstand, you'd really have to knock it hard before it toppled.
The bottom of the bezel sits about 2.75 inches from the desktop, but unfortunately, this screen height is neither adjustable nor is there a screen rotation or pivot option useful if you prefer portrait mode.

The capability to tilt the screen back 25 degrees is the only ergonomic feature included. To keep the price and energy footprint down, Dell only includes DVI and VGA as connection options. You're out of luck if you want to connect an external Blu-ray player, since there is no HDMI which is a mainstay on most monitors this size. The most improved feature of the Dell G2410 is its on screen display.

The OSD follows Dell's recent stellar, labelless design last seen in the SP2309W and S2409W. This OSD, however, is even simpler and easier to use with more features. Four buttons line the lower right hand corner of the bezel. Pressing any of the buttons brings up the OSD, which pops up parallel to the button array, each option corresponds to one of the four buttons. Once a new menu comes up, the function of the buttons change dynamically, as the top two buttons become the up and down arrow buttons used to navigate though the newly seen menu.

Since any button labels for the OSD are actually on the screen, calibrating the display in a dark room proved painless. Pressing the button next to "Energy Modes" on the OSD brings up a menu for choosing three different modes that determine your monitor's energy footprint. Choosing Standard lets the user manually set the display's brightness. Energy Smart activates the ambient light sensor and caps the screen brightness at 66 percent.

The ambient light sensor will adjust the brightness based on the level of light in the room the lower the ambient light level, the lower the brightness automatically adjusts. Energy Smart Plus is identical to Energy Smart, but adds dynamic dimming, which automatically dims the backlight when the screen shows an image that is overly bright or all white. As you change options that affect your energy footprint brightness, the three energy modes you'll see an Energy Gauge in the OSD.

The gauge is a meter that dynamically changes based on how much power your monitor is consuming. Take your brightness to full and the gauge goes into the red. Bring the brightness back down and your gauge responds by turning green. Ultimately, the Energy Gauge is not that useful, as it depends primarily on your monitor's current brightness level however, this is a welcome first step and we'd like to see Dell and other vendors continue to develop its usefulness.

Aside from the energy mode options, OSD options include the mainstays brightness, contrast, and various color options. The presets are separated into two categories Graphics and Video. There are six Graphics presets to choose from: Standard, Multimedia, Game, Warm, Cool, and, of course, Custom. The movie presets are Movie, Game, Sports and Nature. The presets do not change anything other than the Red, Green, and Blue color balance and therefore how well each setting works will be subjective.

Also, there are options to adjust the hue and color saturation in addition to options like setting the OSD to stay on screen up to a minute useful for anyone who will spend a good amount of time calibrating. The Dell G2410's 16:9 aspect ratio supports a "Full HD" 1.920x1,080 pixel native resolution. This continues the trend of more and more monitor vendors moving toward 16:9 from 16:10 because high definition content in particular 1080p movies can fit onto a 1.920x1.080 pixel screen without distorting the image.

Vizio VF550XVT

This big screen LCD looks unassuming for the most part, with the standard glossy black frame surrounding the picture area. But the nondetachable speaker bar along the bottom, with its silver coloring, reflective supports, bulbous shape, and see through panel exposing the wall behind the TV, assumes a bit too much, and we predict you'll either love it or hate it. We fall into the latter camp.

Vizio VF550XVT
We're not fans of the TV's big, nondetachable speaker bar, which brings silver and reflective chrome coloring to the aesthetic party. Vizio VF550XVT 55 inch VF550XVT measures 51.5 inches wide by 36 inches tall by 13.5 inches deep and weighs a svelte 86 pounds with stand attached. Remove the nonswiveling stand and its dimensions become 51.5 by 33.9 by 5 inches and its weight just 73.8 pounds.

We liked Vizio VF550XVT's large remote, with its oversize chrome colored cursor pad surrounded by well spaced, easily differentiated, yellow backlit keys. Highlights include a section that offers direct access to different input types, "A, B, C, and D" keys for other devices, such as cable boxes, that double as picture in picture controls, and the capability to command three other devices.

Many of the keys double up, but the remote handles these well we appreciate that the oft used key to control aspect ratio shares the bright red "record" key, for example. Vizio VF550XVT's main menu system, arranged along the left side of the screen, is a bit awkward to use. The company has revamped its menu system for the XVT models, squeezing it onto the left side of the screen and improving the graphics. The menus' usability has taken a step backward, however. We found ourselves annoyed at the fact that you can only see one parameter at a time and that too much scrolling is required to access all of the settings.

Panasonic TC-32LX85

Panasonic TC-32LX85 is an LCD widescreen TV that is HDTV capable and is the best value for size and price. With 178 degree viewing, this remarkable 32 inch widescreen TV delivers up to 1366x768 image Resolution and allows composite, component, and HDMI Connectivity for flexible use.

Let's dig a little deeper to see why this set is so superior to anything else in its class. Panasonic's Advanced LCD AI technology uses Active Light Control and Active Contrast Gamma Control functions to produce greater brightness, deeper blacks and superior gradation.

Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix or any SD compatible Digital Camera on your Panasonic LCD using the built in SD card slot.

Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow.

For added convenience, EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your Home Theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control. Brightness 500 cd/m2. Viewing Angle 178 degrees Moving Picture Response Speed. 8ms Screen Coating/Filter AG Filter Progressive Scan Speakers. 2 full range x 2 (L, R) Audio Output 20 W (10% THD) (8 ohms, 80 Hz-17kHz) Integrated ATSC Tuners ATSC, QAM, NTSC.

Receiving System SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible) Input Ports 3 x HDMI (1 Side), 2 x Composite Video (1 Side), S-Video, DVI Audio Input, Component Video Input, Audio Input, Digital Audio Out, Analog Audio Out Approximate Unit Dimensions 22.6 (H) x 32.2 (W) x 8.9 (D) with Stand Approximate Unit. Weight 35.4 pounds.

Sharp Aquos LC42D64U

Once again, Sharp, a leader in LCD technology, establishes a new design standard for LCD TVs. With a screen size class of 42", the AQUOS LC-42D64U raises the bar by fitting large screen sizes into incredibly small footprints.

By changing the layout of circuits inside the LCD panel and by reducing the number of parts, Sharp engineers developed the Slim line design which reduces depth by 25%, allowing placement of the LC-42D64U in virtually any setting.

The LC-42D64U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View. Black TFT Panel with multi pixel technology, providing 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology and 4ms response time. The LC-42D64U features built in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and includes 3 HDMI (version 1.3) inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, a PC input and 2 HD component video inputs. Side terminals are included for wall mounting convenience as well as RS-232C input for control.

Technical Details

• 42" HDTV LCD-TV with Full HD 1080p resolution
• 10.000 : 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 4ms Response Time
• PC Input
• RS-232C Input for control
  

Toshiba 19AV500U

Get ready for watching all your favorite movies and shows with the new Toshiba 19AV500U 720p HD TV. This great looking LCD TV has DynaLight Back Light Control that utilizes advanced image processing to monitor the brightness of each video frame, and adjust the backlight intensity accordingly based in the image content.

This precision creates seamless transitions with deep blacks for increased detail and depth analysis, even in low light environments.

Your ears will thank you with StableSound that maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of the source signal. Take advantage of 720p HD picture quality and an impressive feature set with the 19AV500U.

This model is a great addition for any home theater, and can also be used as a computer monitor by using the PC Input for displaying family photos or business presentations.

60Hz Video Scan Rate SoundStrip Speaker System with StableSound Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM. TV Tuning Input Ports 1 x HDMI, 1 x Composite Video, 1 x S-Video, 1 x A/V, 1 x PC 15Pin (VGA), Analog Audio Out, Dolby Digital Optical Out. Approximate Unit Dimensions 18.4 (W) x 15.7 (H) x 8.3 (D) with Stand Approximate Unit. Weight 13.6 pounds with Stand.

Technical Details

• 19" 720p HD LCD TV
• High Gloss Black Finish
• DynaLight Dynamic Backlight Control
• PC Input
• 1 HDMI
  

Samsung LN46A650

Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward looking Series 6 (A650) and Series 7 (A750) LCD HDTVs.

Utilizing the award winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 6 and 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home.

Series 7 takes networking and multimedia management to a whole new level. Consumers can easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side mounted USB 2.0, turning their LCD into a full scale home viewing gallery, or connect their MP3 players for a dynamic audio experience.

Technical Details

• Touch of Color Bezel
• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 120Hz Auto Motion Plus
• 4 HDMI Inputs
• Super Clear Panel
  

Sony Bravia XBR

BRAVIA XBR HDTVs have become the benchmark by which all others are measured, and the performance oriented feature set on the XBR6 series shows why. Exclusive motion and color technologies deliver legendary XBR performance. 10 bit processing and 10 bit displays, x.v.Color technology and Deep Color render a wide color gamut and smooth color transitions.

Motion flow 120Hz and 24p True Cinema provide smoother picture performance with unprocessed 24p film reproduction.

XBR6 Series HDTVs include Sony's innovative DMex technology which "future proofs" them by creating an expandable platform for connecting to devices that haven't even been invented yet.

Of course, right now they will also connect seamlessly with other Sony products like camcorders, computers, digital cameras, and the interesting new Bravia Internet Video Link.

HDMI-CEC compatibility means you can control everything from one remote. They are even DLNA compliant, offer Sony’s unique PhotoTV HD, and include swivel stands.

A bold new design with a color accented speaker grille complements the gloss black finish, which also hints at the floating glass look of previous XBR models. If you’re looking for some personalization you can purchase an optional speaker grille in multiple colors.

Sony Bravia L-Series

Sony's KDL-32L4000 comes with 2 HDMI inputs and great picture quality. Now you can bring home both award winning HD picture quality and sophisticated design at the same time. With two component inputs and even a connection for your PC, you can enjoy great HD content from the latest HD sources.

Two HDMI connections mean this HDTV can connect to the latest HDMI enabled sources. Add to that two more component inputs, and a PC input, and you have five ways to get HD quality entertainment to your TV.

With wide viewing angles and a fast panel response time, and a beautiful gloss black color with chrome accents, now you can enjoy video entertainment no matter where you're sitting and what you're watching.

English, Spanish, French Multiple Language Display. Acceptable Video Signals 480/60i, 480/60p, 720p, 1080/60i, and 1080p (HDMI only).

Energy Star Compliant VESA Hole Spacing Compatible Native Display Resolution 1366 x 768p (HD). On screen Contrast Ratio 2000 - 1. Picture Modes Vivid, Standard, and Custom Wide Mode Normal, Full, Zoom, and Wide Zoom CineMotion Reverse 3 - 2. Pulldown Technology Inputs and Outputs 1 AC In (Rear), 1 RF Connection Input (Rear), 2 Composite Video Inputs (1 Side/1 Rear), 1 S-Video Input (Rear), 2 Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Inputs (Rear), 2 HDMI Connection (Rear), 1 PC Video Inputs (Rear, D-Sub), 1 PC Audio Input (Rear, Stereo Mini).

5 Analog Audio Inputs (1 Side/4 Rear), 1 Audio Out (Rear), and 1 Optical Digital Output (Rear) Dimensions 31.9 x 23.1 x 9.6 (807x584x242mm) with pedestal / 4 x 21.6 x 31.9 (807x547x99.5mm) without pedestal. Weight 35.3 pounds (15.05 kg) with pedestal 30.5 pounds (13.5 kg) without pedestal.