Sony KDL-40S5100Review: 40” LCD HDTV

Up for Review: Sony KDL-40S5100 LCD TV. This HDTV not so big or small size makes it ideal to be placed in a mid-sized room with perfect viewing angles. Priced at $718.99 MSRP, the Sony KDL-40S5100 is a good bargain for a branded LCD HDTV and it is probably the lowest in the price range for LCD TVs in the KDL series. Also, if you are a brand freak, but would like to buy a budget TV, The Sony KDL-40S5100 comes in at the right time.

This model boasts of pretty good image clarity and better cinematic experience. Talking about high-end technology, even with this price you get some cool features that makes it all the more impressive. Like Sony’s high-end models, Sony KDL-40S5100 also brings in Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) which promises real time image processing for better performance when you adjust the contrast ratio. It has an amazing 60Hz refresh rate that ensures crystal clear image and doesn’t give blurred or shredded images.

Sony KDL-40S5100 Features and Specifications Review:

• Built-in HDTV tuner
• 1080p display
• 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
• BRAVIA Engine 2 full digital video processor
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)
• 60Hz refresh rate
• LightSensor technology
• 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• 3D digital comb filter
• 20W speaker system with SRS TruSurround XT
• 3 HDMI inputs
• BRAVIA Sync technology

The Sony KDL-40S5100 also brings in LightSensor technology. This means it automatically adjusts the backlit intensity and adjusts the picture clarity for any room lighting conditions. If you wish to play your favorite video and want true theater like feeling, then the Sony KDL-40S5100 comes with SRS TruSurround XT and 20W speaker system. Its Dolby Digital and SteadySound automatic volume control provide clear and detailed soundscape and makes your TV watching experience remarkable. Its 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio combined with ACE makes viewing experience even better. And for streaming content from varied sources, Sony KDL-40S5100 comes with built in HDTV tuner that can receive content from over the air broadcasts or from set top boxes as well as satellite or cable TVs. Also with the 1080 progressive technology boasts of the latest technology in place, receiving and broadcasting high definition content becomes impressive.

The Sony KDL-40S5100 is also equipped with 3D digital comb filter ensures that it provides fine picture quality and provide true color purity. Its ultraslim (3-3/4″ deep) design and size is ideal for mounted to the wall or placed on a table top. This LCD HD TV is also VESA compatible. Even though you buy this TV for your kid’s room, you can choose the channels suitable for them with the V-Chip parental controls feature in place. The BRAVIA Sync technology gives you the power of single button operation.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Sony KDL-40S5100 4/5stars!