55" BRAVIA LED HX850 Internet HDTV

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Model number: KDL55HX850
Rated 4.4 out of 5 Stars
(Screen size measured diagonally)
Features: Full HD 1080p in 2D and 3D, X-Reality PRO Engine, Motionflow XR 960, frameless design with Corning Gorilla Glass, Dynamic Edge LED backlighting, built-in Wi-Fi

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As real as life itself.

Prepare yourself for picture quality so lifelike, it's like looking through a window. Advanced technologies work in concert in HX850 Series HDTVs to electrify the picture with vibrant colors, incredible contrast and remarkable detail—all in an elegant, durable, frameless design courtesy of the Corning Gorilla® Glass panel. Sony's best, most brilliant picture ever is delivered by the X-Reality Pro Engine for unprecedented detail and astonishing color. Plus, with built-in Wi-Fi®, you can easily access a huge selection of online entertainment.

  • Our Clearest Picture Ever

    From individual blades of grass, to the smiling faces in your YouTube clips, the X-Reality Pro picture engine brings all the details alive for a vibrant, breathtaking picture no matter what you watch. Blurred images caused by fast-action scenes and quick camera movements are enhanced by Motionflow XR 960, so the picture remains crisp and clear—as if you were watching it live.

    • X-Reality Pro
    • Motionflow XR 960
  • Slim Design, Stunning Picture

    You won't believe your eyes. Dynamic Edge LED backlighting with local dimming allows for an exceptionally slim design while yielding pitch-black night scenes and illuminates bright scenes so they pop with vibrant color. Rather than lighting the entire screen, illumination is boosted in just the right spots for greater contrast and a more realistic picture.

    • Dynamic Edge LED
  • Entertainment Way Beyond Cable

    Welcome to endless entertainment. Thousands of movies, TV shows, videos, games and music are at your fingertips with the Sony Entertainment Network. Connect to the internet, and instantly access Full HD 1080p entertainment, 3D content and made-for-TV apps like Netflix®, Pandora®, YouTube, Facebook® and many more.

    • Wi-Fi
  • Lifelike 3D

    Brace yourself for 3D excitement so lifelike, you'll feel like you're standing on the 50-yard line. Advanced Active 3D technology delivers Full HD 1080p clarity and phenomenal 3D picture quality. Ultra-realistic 3D effects are achieved by optimizing each area of the 3D scene for accurate patterns, shapes and textures.

    • 1920 x 1080 Full HD 3D

    All screen images simulated.

  • All Devices, Together as One

    Don't your photos and videos deserve big-screen attention, too? Experience your content on a grand scale by easily connecting your compatible smartphone, computer or Sony Tablet S via your existing Wi-Fi network. "Throw" videos, photos and even music files to your beautiful HDTV, then gather around for a personalized show everyone's sure to love.

  • Tough, Yet Beautiful

    Outfitted with Corning's exclusive Gorilla Glass, this TV is not only thin and lightweight, it boasts a durable, frameless design resistant to the bumps of everyday use. Combined with a Sony OptiContrast panel, this HDTV delivers outstanding optical clarity by boosting contrast, increasing brightness and minimizing unwanted light reflections.

    • Corning Gorilla Glass
    • OptiContrast Panel

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16 of 18 (88%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

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Excellent TV!!!

Pros: Image quality

Cons: None

Reviewer: Proyax (Laredo, TX)

Date 18-Jan-2013

I've had this product forless than a month

3of3 people found this helpful

Beautiful image quality, elegant design. Looks like viewing thru a window. As a suggestion, it would be good to include a couple of pair of 3D glasses.

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Best TV I've ever seen

Pros: Image quality, design & software

Cons: none

Reviewer: Nekbeth (Private)

Date 23-Jun-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

12of31 people found this helpful

I bought it a few days ago and it's stunning, Avatar looks like it comes out of your TV and PS3 games are the best. I have it connect it with an Onkyo HTX surround system, honestly.. I can't ask for more. Bullet shots & bombs on Battlefield 3 are as real as it gets. It will only get better with the new mirroring feature from Mountain Lion. You get to work on your 55 hd TV.. Get the 2012 model, its a huge difference from 2012, at least design-wise.

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burned bright spots on TV permanently

Pros: It's clear when it's lit up during a bright seen.

Cons: But you can see burned spots on a dark seen.

Reviewer: Loved35 (Los Angeles)

Date 15-Dec-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

8of14 people found this helpful

I can show you a picture. But you can look for one on the internet I'm even thinking of returning it and getting a different brand unless they fix it or give me a new one without this defect.

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OptiContrast™ panel with Corning® Gorilla® Glass

Only Sony has it.5 Corning's exclusive Gorilla® Glass lets you enjoy an incredibly durable, remarkably lightweight, frameless design with a seamless, sophisticated look. Paired with the OptiContrast™ panel, Gorilla Glass helps boost contrast and brightness while minimizing unwanted light reflections.

Dynamic Edge LED with local dimming

It's all about perfecting a natural look. Dynamic Edge LED backlighting with local dimming delivers pitch-black night scenes and illuminates bright scenes that pop with vibrant color. Rather than illuminating the entire screen, contrast is boosted in just the right areas for a more realistic picture.

Intelligent Connect

Don't all of your personal photos and videos deserve the big screen? Experience your content on a grand scale simply by connecting your compatible smartphone, computer or Sony Tablet™ S via your existing Wi-Fi® network. Then you can easily "throw" your videos, photos and music files to your HDTV.3

iManual

You will never lose your TV manual again. The iManual is available through the menu system on the TV – always there if you need it.

X-Reality™ PRO Picture Engine

This is picture quality so lifelike it's like looking through a window. Each scene in everything you watch—HD movies, sports, even YouTube™ clips and home movies—is presented with unprecedented detail, and astonishing color as Sony's exclusive X-Reality™ PRO picture engine draws on its database of real patterns, shapes and textures to display our most lifelike picture ever.

Sony Entertainment Network

Welcome to the endless entertainment of the Sony Entertainment Network, where thousands of movies, TV shows, online videos, games and music are always at your fingertips. By connecting to the Internet you can access Full HD 18p entertainment, 3D content and made-for-TV apps like Netflix®, Pandora®, YouTube™, Facebook® and more.6

3D in Full HD

Brace yourself for pure 3D excitement that feels like you're standing on the 5-yard line. Through advanced Active 3D technology, immerse yourself in Full HD 18p clarity and phenomenal 3D picture quality. Just slide on the comfortable 3D active glasses and enter a whole new dimension.1

Skype®

It's like they're in the room with you. Skype® video calls bring your family and friends closer than ever as they appear as large as life on your big screen—for free.6 Just connect the easy-to-use Skype camera (sold separately) for a face-to-face look at the caller on the beauty of your Sony HDTV.

Video Search

Searching for shows and music on your TV is so simple. Just press 'GUIDE' on your remote and see what's on and what's coming up with a handy image to go with it. You also get an episode synopsis, cast and crew details and suggestions to related shows, on-demand movies and Blu-ray Disc™ titles.7

Motionflow™ XR 960 technology

When you watch a kickoff at the stadium, the ball doesn’t blur from left to right. Recreating natural motion with reduced judder and less blur, Motionflow™ XR 96 helps you see each end-over-end rotation by taking motion clarity beyond refresh rates, which are only measured in Hz, to quadruple the motion effect so you see everything as if you were there.

3D Super Resolution

Feel like you're standing alongside your favorite actor as the environment envelops you with lush 3D detail.1 Ultra-realistic effects are achieved by X-Reality™ PRO 3D Super Resolution, optimizing each area

Wi-Fi® Built-in

Maximize your entertainment while reducing cable clutter. Wirelessly stream beautiful, HD entertainment straight from the internet or your home network using built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity.6

Eco Drive

Enjoy lower energy bills with reduced power consumption of up to 30%* while maintaining beautiful image quality. The TV automatically reduces power consumption while boosting color and detail on the screen and conserving energy used by the backlight.6

Product Specifications

Audio Features

  • 5.1 Channel Audio Out : Yes
  • 5.1ch Through Out (Handycam) : Yes
  • Advanced Auto Volume : Yes
  • Audio Out : Fixed/Variable
  • Clear Phase Speaker : Yes
  • Dolby® : Dolby Digital Dolby Didital Plus Dolby Pulse
  • Dolby® : Dolby Digital Dolby Didital Plus Dolby Pulse
  • Dolby® : Dolby Digital Dolby Didital Plus Dolby Pulse
  • Headphone/Speaker Link : Yes
  • Invisible Speaker : Yes
  • S-Master : Yes
  • Sony Original Surround : S-Force Front Surround 3D
  • Sound Booster : Yes
  • Sound Enhancer : Yes
  • Sound Mode : Dynamic; Standard; Clear Voice; Custom
  • Stereo System : MTS(AUTO SAP)
  • Surround Effect : Cinema; Sports; Music; Game

Design Features

  • 6 degree Upward Style : Yes
  • Monolithic Design : Yes
  • Stand Swivel : Yes
  • Stand Swivel Range : Left 15°/Right 15°
  • Stand Tilt : Yes
  • Stand Tilt Range : 0°- 6° Flexible

Energy Saving & Efficiency

  • Backlight Off Mode : Yes
  • Dynamic Backlight Control : Yes
  • Energy Star® compliant : Meets Energy Star® version 5.3

Measurements (Approx.)

  • Package Carton (W x H x D) : 66 1/2 x 33 3/4 x 6 5/8 inches (1687 x 857 x 168 mm)
  • TV only (W x H x D) : 50 1/4 x 29 5/8 x 1 7/16(1 5/16) inch (1274 x 750 x 35(32) mm)
  • TV with Stand (W x H x D) : 50 1/4 x 31 7/8 x 13 1/2 inch (1274 x 808 x 341 mm)

Recycled & Recyclable Materials

  • Packaging Materials : Recycled Carton (more than 40%)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 12 Months Parts / 12 Months Labor

Video Features

  • 24p True Cinema™ Technology : Yes
  • 3D Comb Filter : Yes
  • 4:3 Default : Yes
  • Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) : Yes
  • Auto Wide : Yes
  • Blinking Type : Line Blinking
  • CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology : Yes
  • Clear Mode : Yes
  • Deep Color : Yes
  • Face Area Detection : Yes
  • Impulse Mode : Yes
  • Intelligent MPEG Noise Reduction : Yes
  • Live Color™ Technology : Yes
  • Motionflow™ Technology : Motionflow XR 960
  • PhotoTV HD : Yes
  • Picture Mode : Vivid; Game-Standard; Game-Original; Graphics; Sports; Animation; Standard; Custom; Photo-Vivid; Photo-Standard; Photo-Original; Photo-Custom; Cinema1; Cinema2
  • Portable Game Mode : FineFull; FineNormal; PortableGame1; PortableGame2
  • Super-resolution for Game Mode : Yes
  • Video Area Detection : Yes
  • Video Processing : X-Reality PRO™
  • Wide Mode : FULL; Normal; Wide Zoom; Zoom; Caption; Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC

3D Features

  • 3D : Active
  • 3D Super-resolution : Yes
  • 3D Sync Transmitter Integrated : Yes
  • 4x High Speed 3D Panel : Yes
  • Full HD 3D : Yes
  • Simulated 3D : Yes

Broadcast Features

  • TV Guide On-Screen : Yes(Rovi)

Display

  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9
  • Display Resolution : Full HD
  • Refresh Rate : 240 Hz with Motionflow™ XR 960
  • Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 55"(54.6")

General Features

  • Audio Return Channel : Yes
  • Closed Captions (CC) : Yes
  • Finish (Surface Color) : Black
  • HDMI™ InstaPort : Yes
  • Hotel Mode Menu : Yes
  • Start Up Sony Logo Display : Yes

Network Features

  • BIVL (System) : Yes
  • DLNA Content : MPEG1, MPEG2PS, MPEG2TS, AVCHD, MP4Part10, MP4Part2, WMV, MP3, WMA, LPCM, JPEG
  • Internet_Browser : Yes(Opera)
  • Media Remote : Yes
  • Photo MAP : Yes
  • Skype™ : Ready
  • Sony Entertainment Network : Yes
  • TrackID : Yes
  • Video Search : Yes
  • What's New : Yes
  • Wi-Fi Certified : Yes
  • Wi-Fi Direct : Yes
  • Wireless LAN : Integrated
  • Yahoo! Widgets : Yes

Regulation and Standards Compliance

  • VESA® Hole Pitch : 300 x 300 mm
  • VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes

TV System

  • Color System : NTSC
  • TV System (Analog) : M
  • TV System (Digital) : ATSC

Weights (Approx.)

  • Gross (Package Carton) : 74.9 lb / 34.0 kg
  • TV only : 47.8 lb / 21.7 kg
  • TV with Stand : 57.8 lb / 26.2 kg

Audio

  • Audio Power Output : 10W+10W+10W
  • Speaker Configuration : 2.1 Full Range(15x90mm)x2,Woofer(60mm)x1
  • Speaker Position : Rear Facing

Convenience Features

  • Auto Shut-off : Yes
  • BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
  • Channel Block (with password) : Analog & Digital
  • Channel Jump : Yes
  • Channel Surf : Yes
  • Edit Channel Labels : Yes
  • Favorites : Yes
  • Info Banner : Yes
  • Input Skip : Automatic
  • Label Inputs : Yes
  • Multiple Language Display : English/Spanish /French
  • On-Screen Clock : Yes
  • On-Screen Display for External Input : Yes
  • On-Screen Operating Instructions : Yes
  • On/Off Timer : Yes
  • Panorama : Yes
  • Parental Control : Yes
  • Picture Adjustments Lock : Yes
  • Picture Frame Mode : Yes
  • Scene Select : Photo; Music; Cinema; Game; Graphics; Sports; Animation
  • Show/Hide Channels : Yes
  • Skin Naturalizer : Video/Photo
  • Sleep Timer : Yes
  • Twin Picture : PAP(Variable)
  • USB Play : Yes

Display Features

  • Backlight Type : Dynamic Edge LED
  • Dimming Type : Local Dimming
  • Display Device : LCD
  • OptiContrast Panel : Yes

Inputs and Outputs

  • AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)
  • Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 3 (2 Rear/1 Side)
  • Audio Out : 1 (Side/Hybrid w/ HP)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 1 (Rear Hybrid w/ Composite)
  • Composite Video Input(s) : 2 (1 Rear/1 Rear Hybrid w/ Component)
  • Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 (Bottom)
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1 (Bottom)
  • HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (2 Side/2 Bottom)
  • HDMI™ PC Input : Yes
  • Headphone Output(s) : 1 (Side/Hybrid w/ Audio Out)
  • PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (D-Sub : Side, Audio IN : Side Hybrid w/HDMI)
  • RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Bottom)
  • USB 2.0 : 2 (Side)

Power

  • Power Requirements (frequency) : 60Hz for UL
  • Power Requirements (voltage) : AC120V for UL

Sensing Features

  • LightSensor™ Technology : Yes

Video

  • Video Signal : 1080/24p (HDMI™ only); 720/60p; 1080/30p (HDMI™ only); 720/30p (HDMI™ only); 720/24 (HDMI™ only); 1080/60i; 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component); 480/60i; 480/60p

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16 of 18 (88%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

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Reviewer: Proyax (Laredo, TX)

Date 18-Jan-2013

I've had this product forless than a month

3of3 people found this helpful

Excellent TV!!!

Pros: Image quality

Cons: None

Beautiful image quality, elegant design. Looks like viewing thru a window. As a suggestion, it would be good to include a couple of pair of 3D glasses.

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Reviewer: Nekbeth (Private)

Date 23-Jun-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

12of31 people found this helpful

Best TV I've ever seen

Pros: Image quality, design & software

Cons: none

I bought it a few days ago and it's stunning, Avatar looks like it comes out of your TV and PS3 games are the best. I have it connect it with an Onkyo HTX surround system, honestly.. I can't ask for more. Bullet shots & bombs on Battlefield 3 are as real as it gets. It will only get better with the new mirroring feature from Mountain Lion. You get to work on your 55 hd TV.. Get the 2012 model, its a huge difference from 2012, at least design-wise.

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Reviewer: Loved35 (Los Angeles)

Date 15-Dec-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

8of14 people found this helpful

burned bright spots on TV permanently

Pros: It's clear when it's lit up during a bright seen.

Cons: But you can see burned spots on a dark seen.

I can show you a picture. But you can look for one on the internet I'm even thinking of returning it and getting a different brand unless they fix it or give me a new one without this defect.

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Reviewer: camus

Date 30-Jul-2012

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12of31 people found this helpful

I LOVE IT

SIMPLE' BEST TV ...TO HAVE

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Reviewer: Turkinny (Shirley, NY)

Date 12-Dec-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

8of12 people found this helpful

Its not greater than other TV's in the market.

Pros: Looks good

Cons: Opens late. Shuts off by itself. Internet works slow. Cant navigate internet.

I bought this TV about a month ago. It looks very nice but works horrible. Every time I power it on it takes two minutes to get it going even to change a channel or input source. Its harder to go on the apps or any online related think once you power it it takes about 3 to 4 minutes. Web browser is horrible. You can not navigate the browser with the remote and they dont sell any wireless keyboard or mouse for it. I would not recommend this smart tv.

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Reviewer: borfeju (miami beach)

Date 16-Feb-2013

I've had this product for1-3 months

2of2 people found this helpful

Super Deal

Pros: This is such a cear TV, that I bought two of them

Cons: internet and netflix are slow loading

Just a fantastic picture

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Reviewer: Tornado (Naperville, il)

Date 27-Nov-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

5of7 people found this helpful

Nice TV, but SONY has to make some changes

Pros: Great picture, nice look

Cons: Speakers, web browser, media player, only sony 3d glasses

Ok. Everyone said tons of good stuff about this TV. Won't lie it is awsome. Before I purchased it had a dilema between hx950 (which costs $1200 more#, samsung un60es8000 #which is samsung and doesn't have local dimming# anad this one. Went with this one. And yes I am happy at a certain level. Picture is great, design is great, menu is ok. Sound, wuau I was shocked. My 2005 KDL40v2000 model had a better sound than this one. I think SONY could spend couple more bucks on the sound of this TV. Next was menu. I think it's just ok. Just to get to browser or pandora, you have to press 158 times on remote buttons. Next is browser itself. No flash, come on? apple way?? and the last thing #at least for me) - won't play MKV format files. They should do it if they want to keep up with other brands. At some point local dimming might not be a saver in the future. SONY PLEASE hear me and get a software update, so TV has a better browser and could play any type of media file, it;s mandatory these days. 3D would be the best if I didnt have to spend and extra $100/pair for a glasses. But it;s not a complaint.... :) peace!!!!!

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Reviewer: Nocturne75 (Whitestone NY)

Date 28-Nov-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

6of7 people found this helpful

Extremely satisfied

Pros: PQ is awesome

Cons: Speakers

Just got the set 2weeks ago and I'm blown away by this tv. If your on the fence about this tv don't be. Was gonna buy a Samsung before I got to actually see this beast in action and was convinced this was the tv for me. Oh and don't worry about the gorilla glass being to reflective, it's a non issue so don't worry about that at all. If your gonna get this tv have it calibrated to get the most out of it, even though settings are great out of the box. Just finished watching Avengers on bluray on this tv and it is unbelievable how awesome it looks.

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Reviewer: craziness

Date 14-Nov-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

11of13 people found this helpful

love this TV

Pros: performance, picture, sleekness, wifi, 3d

Cons: no 3d glasses? come on sony

I love this TV. The picture is one of a kind and the performance is awesome. (i also own a ex710 model and its still running great so that tells you sony is amazing.) if u are going to buy a sony i strongly recommend this TV. The only thing i dont like is that its a 3D TV and u get no glasses with it like other brands offer. Plus the glasses are very very expensive. sony please consider lowering the price on the glasses, itll cot me 500 dollars for my family to watch a 3d movie. all in all the sony hx850 is a great tv and is worth the money.

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Reviewer: Aks316 (New York, NY)

Date 14-Jul-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

12of32 people found this helpful

The king of LED 2012

Pros: design, picture quality, build quality and smart features..

Cons: remote not backlit

Hi after lot of research and demos of sony, panasonic, lg and samsung top end tvs i found Sony the best. This tv deserves the Sony name on it. It reminds me of Sonys excellent trintron tvs. Keep it up and now just launch Sony Bravia HX950 we all are waiting for it and yes OLEDs and crystal leds as well. Love Sony. Long live Sony. Sonys biggest fan.

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Reviewer: Andre71 (Toronto, ON)

Date 21-Jul-2012

I've had this product for1-3 months

8of19 people found this helpful

Excellent TV

I was upset when my 8 years old Sony CRT stopped working, but after I got this TV I can't be happier. From picture quality, through all the features and options offered to its stunning appearence it is simply the best. Good job Sony, well done!

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Reviewer: TennLogs (Collierville, TN)

Date 4-Jan-2013

I've had this product for3-6 months

2of2 people found this helpful

Excellent TV

Pros: Picture Quality, "smart" tv

Cons: Menu sometimes sluggish

We got this tv to replace a projection tv that was dying. Both the old set and this set were 55 inch 1080P tvs, but the picture quality of the HX850 blows the old tv away. The colors are more vibrant the blacks are extremely deep. We do not use the streaming services very often, but we have not experienced any problems the few times we have. I love the way the tv and my Sony Blu-ray integrate, the input switches to the Blu-ray when the device is powered on and returns to it's original setting when the unit is turned off!

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Reviewer: Birddog (Ark)

Date 23-Aug-2012

I've had this product for1-3 months

22of32 people found this helpful

Enjoyable

Pros: Great picture, easy operation, simple wiring

Cons: Sound is low, consider a sound bar for this TV.

Out of the box it appears smaller than than previous models of the same size. The 3-D is dramatic. I am sold. I did not know 3-D was that good. I did get a sound bar and it made all the difference. No hassle setting up with the Bar. Throwing video from S-tablet is better, smoother, no jitter, than the tablet. DLNA is very good, it plays video files other products don't. It does not recognize 3-D DVDs as 3-D when played from an L series PC. The internet access is very good and clean for the canned apps, cumbersome for www sites, the remote is like sending text from an old cell phone, get the tablet or Smart phone for the remote feature. I very happy with this buy.

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Reviewer: Insaan (Kirkland, WA)

Date 16-May-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

37of49 people found this helpful

WOW!! - Great TV

Pros: Sleek Design, Incredible Picture Quality

Cons: Poor Sound, No 3D glasses

The picture clarity, colors, blacks and details are eye opener. I wish the sound was little better. I have not tried 3D yet. We had this TV for a week and we love it.

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Reviewer: Dominick (Staten Island New York)

Date 3-Dec-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

7of8 people found this helpful

Outstanding T.V. !!!!

Pros: Picture Quality Best Blacks On An LCD/LED

Cons: sound

Bought this T.V on sale from the Sony Black Friday sale, $1799.00. Was delivered before the due date! Coupled it with the Performa 55" television stand and Sony HTCT550W. Looks great together. (Click on the picture to see whole picture) I spent days at PC Richards and Best Buy looking at televisions until I was cross eyed. PC Richard did not have the T.V. set up correctly and it didn't look to good. Then when I saw it at the Magnolia room at Best Buy set up correctly I was blown away! This television although it is edge lit LED is as good as the higher end Sony full LED and the price was in my budget. I was considering Samsung but I had a bad experience from their customer service a couple of years ago and vowed never to buy Samsung again. I'm glad I didnt. The picture is incredible and the blacks are as good as any plasma! I just cant say enough about this picture. Out of the box the picture is good. Then when I adjusted it, phenominal ! Put picture setting to vivid and toned it down a bit. Picture looks 3D sometimes without being in 3D. Blacks are beautiful black. Speakers like most LCD/LED televisons these days might as well not even be there. If you enjoy watching T.V. get a sound system. The sony HTCT550W worked out great for me. Sounds awesome and almost no wires. Mounted sound bar to the bottom of the horizontal top bar of stand with "L" brackets. It looks like it was meant to be like that. My only complaint is that the T.V volume numbers display twice the numbers of the sound bar receiver. Annoying but can be fixed if Sony does a software update to the T.V. Speaking of sofware update when I connected the WIFI the T.V. did a software update on its own wirelessly. Good to know it has that capability! Set up all the free stuff, Hulu Pandora Crackle, etc etc. It ll works well and the internet browser works on the T.V but I have no real use for that stuff. I have FIOS and all the channels so I didnt need internet T.V. If I need the internet I'll use my deskstop computer. However if something breaks or FIOS goes down I can use these features as backup. Bravia sync was a Godsend for my wife. She is a technical boob and after programing my FIOS remote one button turns cable box, t.v. and sound bar on and off. I'm still exploring the capabilities of all this stuff and will probably find out more in the future. I will be getting a Sony Blue Ray 3D DVD player and 3D glasess in the near future. All I can say is buy this T.V. and you wont be dissappointed!

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Reviewer: RetiredTechGuy (Hudson, NH)

Date 15-May-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

38of52 people found this helpful

My Best Sony TV Yet

Pros: Supurb Picture with Crisp Detail, Great 3D and Simulated 3D

Overall, I am happy with the operation and quality of this HDTV. I have had a number of Sony TV's over a 25 year period, and this one so far is another winner.

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Reviewer: cyan (Ohio)

Date 20-Sep-2012

I've had this product for1-3 months

18of22 people found this helpful

Amazing TV

Pros: Great picture, Great features and user friendly...

Cons: Sound could be alot better on it's own..

I love everything about this TV, except the sound. I have to turn it up almost all the way to hear it.... Had to hook it up to sound system. The picture is about the best I've seen. The 3D is amazing compared to other brands of 3D TV's in the family. It gives regular TV shows and sports some depth.. The glasses fit over my own and are light.. I would recommend this product.

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Reviewer: Boom (Arkansas)

Date 5-Sep-2012

I've had this product for1-3 months

26of32 people found this helpful

Well Done Sony

Pros: Picture is the best I've ever seen. Remarkable quality and craftsmanship

Cons: Absolutely zero

This is like having 4 TV"s in one for me. One for digital stations. One for High Definition that will make your jaw drop open. One for blue ray, so amazing. And finallly blue ray 3'D which is a combination of jaw dropping and unbelievably amazing. I've been watching tv's since the 1960's and I have never run into a tv that is this awesome. The picture clarity of HD. Blue ray Hd and Blue ray 3d is spectacular with extreme clarity and vivid colors and smooth motion all the way. No doubt, the best tv I have ever seen. I highly recommend Sony tv's for all. I called for support one time to make the connection for surround and the customer service lady was helpful and even taught me some new stuff. Keep up your amazing work Sony and Thank you for this amazing product.

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  1. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Skype requires CMU-BR100 camera sold sep. Subject to Skype's terms and conditions.
  2. Requires 3D content, 3D player, HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and 3D active glasses sold separately.
  3. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported.
  4. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network.
  5. Requires active internet connection.
  6. Compared to normal viewing. Based on 40-inch LED TV with Picture Setting ‘Vivid.’
  7. As of January 1, 2012

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