Enjoy the latest in HDTV performance with the 40-Inch Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W5100. Experience Sony's motion detail and clarity with Motionflow 120Hz technology. Features built-in BRAVIA Internet Video capabilities so you can access and stream on-demand movies, TV shows. You can also personalize your viewing experience with widgets containing the latest news, weather, and stock information.  Enjoy the latest in HDTV performance with the Sony BRAVIA W-Series. Click to enlarge. | 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920x1080) accepts virtually any high definition video signal and renders it with optimum resolution, so you can take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc players and Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment systems that can deliver 1080p content.
Motionflow 120Hz technology
Engineered for fast-action sports, movies and games, Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces blurriness and judder. Overall, motion is smoother, sharper, and more natural when watching your favorite HD content, DVDs, and even broadcast movies and prime-time programming.
BRAVIA Internet Video
With BRAVIA Internet Video, you can enjoy select premium and free on-demand entertainment directly to your HDTV. Use your in-home broadband connection and the BRAVIA HDTV remote control to access online video, music, and more content from over 20 providers including Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Sports Illustrated, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, Slacker, and Epicurious.com.
BRAVIA Internet Widgets
Personalize your viewing experience by selecting, positioning, and resizing widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV display. BRAVIA Internet Widgets are small applications that can be accessed with the touch of one button providing you with the latest in news, weather, stock info, and much more right on your BRAVIA W-Series HD.  Personalize your viewing experience with widgets containing the latest news, weather and stock information. Click to enlarge. |  Four HDMI inputs for uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. |  Engineered for fast-action sports, movies and games, Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces blurriness and judder. |  Includes RM-YD027 remote. Click to enlarge. | BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
BRAVIA Engine 3 is the newest fully digital video processor from Sony. It uses a collection of enhanced algorithms to significantly reduce noise, enhance overall image detail, and optimize contrast so every scene produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images.
USB with photos, music, and video
Connect your compatible camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to the HDTV's USB input to view photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite MP3s. BRAVIA W-series HDTVs also include mpeg2 video file support, so you can go straight from shooting video to screening it via USB.
DLNA with photos, music, and video
Compliance with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows BRAVIA W-series HDTVs to access digital photos, music, and video from DLNA-enabled PCs and other devices, so you can enjoy your memories with family and friends in the comfort of your living room instead of crowding around a PC.
Networked TV Guide Interactive Program Guide
Sony has integrated the TV Guide Interactive Program Guide into the exclusive Xross Media Bar user interface to deliver regularly updated program listings via your existing Internet connection--with no subscription fees or phone connection required.
HD input x 7
Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment (all sold separately) and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. An HD combo input, which includes HD component and composite inputs, (1080/60p capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility of using your HDTV as a computer monitor.
Xross Media Bar menu navigation
The award-winning Sony Xross Media Bar user interface allows you easily navigate through your favorite photos, music, channels, and connected devices.
Favorites Menu function
The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and frequently used video inputs.
Scene Select
Scene Select makes choosing the appropriate settings for the best HDTV experience easier than ever. Scene Select packages different picture and audio settings based on the type of content you want to view. For example, the "Sports" package configures the perfect picture and audio settings to make you feel like your right in the stadium. Other packages include "Cinema", "Photo", "Game", and "Music".
BRAVIA Link compatibility
BRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV's capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately).
BRAVIA Sync capable
BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync with the ability to control HDMI CEC-enabled Sony Handycam camcorders and Cybershot digital still cameras using the HDTV's remote and an on-screen display.
ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM
A built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM delivers over-the-air digital TV and unencrypted HDTV broadcast signals, as well as traditional analog TV broadcasts.
Exceeds Energy Star 3.0 Requirements
Sony W-series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by over 15% on Home Mode. In addition, they incorporate advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen. What's in the Box
Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-40W5100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Remote control RM-YD027 with batteries, AC power cord, Cable clamper (attached to the Table-Top Stand), Operating Instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Card, Safety and Regulatory Booklet, Table-Top Stand, Screws Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room? 
| With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. - Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
- Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5
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 Nice TV |
| Review Date: March 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: William H. Egge IV, |
This TV has a very good picture, almost like a printout to paper (provided you give it a quality image). It has several inputs, I can plug almost anything into it (PC Monitor cable, HDMI, RCA, SVideo, USB).
I hooked the HDMI input to my computer but there is a smal delay which can be annoying when interacting with programs like games. I have not tried the PC input but it may solve that problem. Also, if you use the HDMI setting for a PC you have to set the TV picture setting to Actual Pixels rather than the default or the screen will get clipped on all 4 sides.
I paid $749 at the Sony store in the mall. |
great tv and apparently fleetingly great price
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| Review Date: February 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: melmils, Boston, MA |
I did A LOT of LCD HD research and had been watching this tv in my Amazon cart for a while at the ~$960 price then it suddenly dipped to $794 early Feb '10 so I jumped. Glad I did - a few days later it went back up and has been up since. Aside from that, it's a great tv - the internet widgets are fun though you'll want the fastest internet you can get. I have the "economy" from Comcast and it's a bit tedious waiting for things to load.
I agree with the review that the very corners of the lcd panel are darker, but it takes a super critical eye to see - honestly I would never have noticed if I had not been looking for it. Otherwise it's crystal clear - I was enthralled with every Olympic event I watched on it and I don't even care about the Olympics!
The price will probably go down in a few months with the new 2010s coming out. I would def recommend this tv to others. |
Perfect Bedroom or Secondary HDTV
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| Review Date: February 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: R. K. Greene, |
I purchased this 40" SONY HDTV on 2/7/2010 and it has performed way better than I expected. It was hooked up as my bedroom secondary HDTV, to the same DISH Network receiver (VIP612) as my primary 52" SONY in the rec room, nextdoor. This is the 2009 Bravia 3 model which you now should get from $750 to $900 through Amazon or local stores as they try to make room for the new 2010 models......An excellent value for this size HDTV. I was able to hook it directly into the DISH receiver via RGB Component Video and A/V Audio output jacks. I used 24 foot cables with no loss of quality. The bonus was that I could use the same Satellite remote control to operate either TV without changes and that the SONY remotes are essentially the same. I really wasn't looking for Internet/Games hookups, but it's nice to know they are there if the bedroom becomes an office/den.
Pros: Picture Quality Exellent(via HDMI or RGB component)
Cost: Now should be under $900
Ease-of-Use Remote and HDTV menus are simple for setup and use
Setup: Do-it-yourself....no help needed
Dimensions/Weight: 47 1/2"W x 23 1/2"H x 3"D and 40 lbs - easy to relocate
Cons: Sound is good for bedroom....add external speakers for better freq range
if needed. Desk mount does not swivel......wall mount possible
I would also suggest some type of backlighting behind the set...as the picture is
very bright in a dark bedroom. Sony does a good job in ensure there is minimal glare off the front screen.
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Great TV set for a good price
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| Review Date: February 20, 2010 |
| Reviewer: C. Arenas Ramirez, Weston, FL USA |
| Great TV set. Great picture and sound quality. It is very simple to use is at well. |
Great Experience, Picture and Sound
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| Review Date: February 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Scott, Broomfield, CO |
This is not just a TV. With the features available you can; easily find whats on or coming up using the XrossMediaBar [...], simply connect to Amazon/Netflix/Youtube and other Internet video sources (does require some easy setup steps), onscreen widgets for weather/twitter/flickr and more from Yahoo are easily shown/hidden once configured, other options for auto on/off and the Bravia Sync for HDMI connected devices make using the TV a lot of fun.
The picture is excellent. Sound from the builtin speakers is really good for a TV alone. The XrossMediaBar is easy to get the hang of and makes the amount of features and settings easy to manuever compared to other style menus. A TV that can do all this can seem complicated but the basics are simple to control and if you want to do more its not as tedious as other sets.
As for looks, I haven't seen a set that looks better. The thin smoke gray bezel is different than what most sets look like with their large black frames. This set looks stylish but simple and really great hanging on the wall or sitting on a stand. |
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