Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black

Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black
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Manufacturer: Sony
Brand: Sony
Edition: Electronics
Model: KDL-52V5100
Color: Black
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Music Label: Sony
Product features:

52-inch 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution
Dynamic contrast works in real time to produce deep blacks in darker scenes
Engineered Motionflow 120Hz technology further reduces blurriness and juddervideo processor uses unique Sony technology
Seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs, HD component and combo inputs (1080/60i capable), and a PC input
BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules

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Customer Review: Very good for a "Introduction To HD" TV
Summary: 5 Stars

I've had this TV since the middle of June 2009(reaching the 6 month period). Before this TV, I'd never had an HDTV or a TV anywhere near this size either. I am pretty tech savvy but HDTVs were not my specialty. With that being stated, I will give you my experience with this particular HDTV.

Since the beginning of 2009, I'd been looking at TVs off and on with the help of "CNET", just google it, and I'd heard that Sony had an impressive line of entry HDTVs. But I put off the thought of buying one until the middle of June. I was fumbling around on BestBuy's website (sorry Amazon, at the time, I found a better price. BTW, its just a product review.) and in the "weekly specials" I found this TV on sale for $1499.99, down from its original price of $1999.99. It was the HDTV that I had favored the most from CNET's reviews, so I made some calls around and none of the stores close had it. I managed to find a store about an hour away that had 2 left, 1 in stock and 1 on display. Drove an hour to check it out and loved it. I added the 3 or 4 year "bring it back no matter what" warranty and after taxes came out to just under $2250, which I paid on the spot in cash, I had not-so-great credit.

Brought it home and set it up and it was a beauty. It took about 30-45 minutes for the TV to recognize (it did something to find all the available cable channels) the channels and our first DVD experience was through our Xbox 360 and it was the Dane Cook's HBO comedy special. The show wasn't that greatest thing I'd ever seen BUT the freaking picture was. BTW, the HD cable, Xbox 360, and our Wii look superb on it as well. (Now if I can just get my hands on some Blu-Ray material.)

***PROBLEMS***
I guess every rose has its thorns (haha, cheesy), well this one has (2) of them, and they aren't really thorns.

1st - MOTION FLOW: To my knowledge(I could be wrong), the MotionFlow feature is the HDTV's way of enabling the 120Hz refresh rate, which is AWESOME, BUT you can't just quickly toggle between the 3 options they have for the MotionFlow,(Off, Standard, Full) I mean, you can preview them on the MotionFlow screen, but no quick adjustment feature/button. You have to go into the picture settings every time and slowly make your way to the advanced settings at the bottom of the screen.

2nd - When you have the MotionFlow on "Full" there are still parts during whatever you're watching that don't continuously show in that "smooth frame experience". I'm thinking that the 240Hz HDTVs are probably more dedicated to the continuous MotionFlow. It's nothing to cry about.

Other than that, the TV is great. The sound is great, it ranges from 0 to 100 and at 60 its good enough for me. Don't get me wrong, I'd go with a home theater system, but for now its nice. The remote is easy to understand and navigate. I would recommend it to anyone else who was in the same shoes that I was in. To say the least...(haha since I wrote a bibles worth of information) I am satisfied.

Feel free to ask any questions.

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Description of Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black

For consumers who want an HDTV that keeps pace with fast-action movies, sports, and game play, Sony BRAVIA V-Series Flat Panel HDTVs combine Full HD 1080p performance and Motionflow 120Hz technology for an amazing viewing experience. Motionflow 120Hz takes both high-definition and standard programming a step further by increasing sharpness and detail in fast-moving images for more fluid, natural motion. In addition, BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs use proprietary Image Blur Reduction technology to further enhance the picture for even better performance. The HDTVs also feature BRAVIA Engine 2 technology, which uses exclusive Sony algorithms to reduce visual noise and sharpen and enhance an already-striking dynamic contrast ratio. Additionally, they include seven versatile HD connections to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components. Take advantage of four HDMI inputs, component and composite inputs, and a PC input, as well as a USB input that lets you play audio files from USB storage devices, or connect a compatible camera to your HDTV for a quick and easy slide show. Sony knows your home theater set-up doesn't stop with your HDTV, which is why the BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs are compatible with BRAVIA Link Modules -- including the BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link Modules (all sold separately). The HDTVs also support BRAVIA SyncTM technology so you can control all of your compatible devices with a single remote. And all BRAVIA HDTVs exceed ENERGY STAR 3.0 requirements for in-use and stand-by power consumption, meaning you don't need a lot of power to get a lot of performance.

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