Sony KDL-46S5100 Review: 46” LCD HDTV

Up for Review: Sony KDL-46S5100 LCD TV. Belonging to the Sony’s S-series, the model boasts of outstanding picture quality and dynamic contrast. Equipped with advanced technologies, the flat panel TV is most suitable for value-oriented customers who want to opt for the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. With 16:9 aspect ratio and full HD resolution, the set can accept any HDTV signal and render it with optimum resolution. This allows you to take full advantage of several other media sources that deliver 1080p content.

Through the power of Bravia Engine 2 and Advanced Contrast Enhancer, the screen is transformed into a breathtaking canvas of colors and details that bring every image to life. The BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand the capabilities of your high-resolution home theatre set-up by connecting the optional Bravia Link modules. This is not all, the set has also been provided with 24p True Cinema support that provides a direct connection to 24p video sources. The new technology works to produce 24 frames per second that ensures perfect picture clarity with no irregular and sluggish movements.

Sony KDL-46S5100 Features and Specifications Review:

• 46″ wide screen
• 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
• 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• 3D digital comb filter
• 20W speaker system
• 3 HDMI
• BRAVIA Sync technology

The Sony KDL-46S5100 has reasonably good HD-capable connectivity options. With 3 HDMI inputs you have the option of connecting different HD media sources and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. The added YPbPr component inputs (1080/60i capable) and a PC input (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility to your HDTV’s capabilities.

Moreover, the S-Series HDTV model exceeds the Energy Star 3.0 requirements that is often incorporated in most the upcoming HDTV models. The Sony model is equipped with advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor technology (adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions) and Dynamic Backlight Control (adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen). The energy saving Eco Menu helps reducing power consumption by up to 60% in a typical home theater environment.

All these features and more are available at relatively lower price. So, if you want to go for a Sony brand with quality features and affordable rate, then the Sony KDL-46S5100 is an attractive option for you.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Sony KDL-46S5100 4/5 stars!