Sony Bravia V-Series KDL-40V2500 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
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Manufacturer: SonyBrand: Sony
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: KDL-40V2500
Color: Black
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Music Label: Sony
Product features:
- 16:9 1080p HD Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080)
- BRAVIA ENGINE Full Digital Video Processor
- Live Color Creation (WCG-CCFL) backlight
- ATSC Tuner
- HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) x 2
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony Bravia V-Series KDL-40V2500 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Customer Review: Professional Review
Summary: 5 Stars
Slawomir Stepniewski:
Wow you are an idiot. Let me help you get dressed here....
First off, if you are in the menu why are you worried about the pic behind it? Sony and Samsung have the best pic quality in non-HD, so I would love to see if you got ohhh an LG or HP LCD instead, you would REALLY have something to complain about.
That banner problem you complained about, simply turn off that feature on the TV, if you have HD-Service, it's a non issue anyways.
The guide button was not meant to be a cable guide, it refers to the menu guide of the TV itself... use some common sense would ya?
"No EPG (electronic program guide) - if you want use free-to-air broadcast, SONY TV sets are unable to take advantage of the programming information sent by stations".... hmmm well I am not sure if you are stupid or just that irresponsible to post an untrue remark such as this. Yes it does take advantage of over the air descriptions of channels, your stations must not broadcast them.
Second, if you want a usb hookup/memory card reader get a PS3 to go with your TV, TV's aren't meant to be used as a computer, that's the some as complaining that my computer monitor here doesn't microwave my dinner.......
Thirdly, if you do that many pics, get a PS3 and setup a Media Server on your computer and look at your pics from your PS3 on your TV from the media server, it's not that complicated.
Fourthly, cloudy screen?? There must be somthing wrong with yours since mine is not even close to being cloudy.
"Image processing could be better - surprisingly, my external ATSC tuner (HD3150PLUS) that I used for almost for a year with an old CRT TV produces better images on this TV (via HDMI) than the built-in tuner. The responsiveness of the external tuner is also faster so I would use it instead"... umm of course your dedicated box will work better, but since it's built in, you don't have to pay for quite a bit of extra digital channels that you would not normally get with basic cable without a tuner. AKA some digital cable without paying for it.
There is only one coax input for the TV, if you need to hookup an antennea as well as cable, get yourself a A/B switch they are like 10 bucks, who cares?!
If hooking up the cable for your laptop to your TV is such a pain, then leave the cord plugged in the back and tuck it away when you don't use it, how complicated is that?
1080p is by definition a digital signal soooooo being that SVGA cable is analog that doesn't make much sense now does it? In other words, it is not possible with an analog SVGA cable to carry a 1080p digital signal, so your compaint isn't about the TV, its about the capability/limitations of SVGA. Wow, do some homework would ya?
The remote is cheap.. hmm.. ok, what did you expect? It's a dedicated remote for the TV aka a factory remote. Who uses the original remote with their TV on a daily basis? I know I don't, yes maybe every now and then to do some tweaking, but really that's about it.
Everyone needs to get a universal remote anyways.
If SONY had included a universal remote, you would still complain that it doesn't operate or you can't find the code to your LITE-ON shing shong DVD player that no one has ever heard of before or something else to complain about.
The bottom line here folks is to disregard Slawomir Stepniewski review as ameatuer and unqualified.
In reference to non-HD sources, yes of course it's not going to look as good as HD, not even close. But let's face it, HD QUICKLY spoils you.
The good news is if you play your regular DVD's on an upscaler DVD player or PS3 for that matter, they will look really good as long as the movie is a Widescreen DVD. Granted not as good as HD or BluRay, but damn close, and I would venture to say if you are not used to "larger televisions" and are used to a 27" SD tv, you will find yourself rediscovering enjoyment with your regular DVD's even more as long as you play them on an upscaler or PS3.
I have had this TV for several weeks now and couldn't be happier with it. I sort of wish for the 120Hz XBR's for fast action stuff, but hey, I didn't want to spend 2 grand or more for that matter on a TV.
For the features, price, pic quality, I give this TV a 5 out of 5 considering I got it brand new from Amazon.com through http://www.jr.com and payed only $999 for it plus $115 for shipping, 1080P for $999 from SONY? Where do I sign!!!???
Nuff said!!
Description of Sony Bravia V-Series KDL-40V2500 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Sony KDL-40V2500 40" V-Series 1080p LCD HDTVPack in the sports, movies and games with an amazing backlit 40" picture1, amplified and enhanced surround sound, and the convenience of sleep timer and picture freeze. Plug in your PC and up to 7 other components?including HDMI??to create the full entertainment experience. And enjoy the quality and style that can only come from a Bravia? TV.
Feature List BRAVIA Engine? Full Digital Video Processor: BRAVIA? V-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine? full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance contrast, dynamically improve color, and reduce image flicker.
Full HD 1080: There are a lot of ways to define high-definition but BRAVIA Full HD means you?re getting the best resolution that high-definition has to offer consumers. With Sony BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs. Your lifestyle demands the best in high-definition and with BRAVIA Full HD 1080 products you get it.
1920 x 1080 Panel Resolution: When it comes to high-definition TV the pinnacle of performance is achieved by using 1920 x 1080 display panels. And BRAVIA V-Series televisions have them. Full HD 1920 x 1080 panel resolution with over 2 million pixels (more than twice that of 720p HDTV) is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that can be delivered by our cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray disc? player. And working with BRAVIA Engine? PRO everything from standard definition and high definition is upconverted to 1080p for a picture so real it?s like you?re actually there.
Live Color Creation System: Decades of television know how allow us to realize that an LCD TV is more than just the panel; it?s actually a system. Uncompromised picture quality starts with combining carefully chosen components and circuits to optimize system quality, among these are the color creation and processing functions. That?s what Live Color Creation is all about. It starts with the BRAVIA Engine? PRO video processing system, which enhances primary colors and corrects half-tone colors for natural overall color. Next, a WCG-CCFL backlight using Sony?s phosphor formula delivers a specific spectrum of light designed to work with our specially formulated color filters. The combination of these three components creates deep, deep blues and natural greens for overall colors that draw you right into the picture itself.
High Contrast Ratio: Sony uses a dynamic backlighting system called ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancement) on BRAVIA V-Series TVs. ACE automatically senses the APL (Average Picture Level) of the video signal and adjusts the intensity of the backlight for improved contrast. VESA test and measurement methods are applied yielding a contrast ratio of used 7000:1. This number represents the widest possible ratio between black and white contrast levels. Sony also measures their BRAVIA televisions with a more stringent method that measures the amount of black and white levels that can appear on the screen at the same time. This method yields a more real world measurement of 1300:1
HDMI? and PC Connectivity: Designed for maximum versatility, Sony?s BRAVIA V-Series LCD TVs are equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. BRAVIA V-Series TVs include (2) HDMI 1080/60p inputs. The PC input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA V-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor.