Sony Bravia KDL-40S4100

Quick Look Review

This is a review of the Sony Bravia 40-inch High Definition LCD TV. For the money, this is a fantastic TV, at only $999.00 new from Sony. The TV is much cheaper now being that it is no longer offered on their site new. This TV offers a fantastic picture with a contrast ratio of 2,500:1 . This TV is chalk full of features that you will have fun playing with as well as a sleek Sony Style design.

Specs are as follows:

Videovideo:

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

Weight and Measurements:

• Dimensions (Approx.) : 39 3/8 x 27 1/4 x 10 7/8 in (997 x 689 x 276mm) with pedestal; 39 3/8 x 25 3/4 x 4 3/8 in (997 x 652 x 111mm) without pedestal
• Weight (Approx.) : 50.1 lbs. (22.7kg) with pedestal; 43.9 lbs. (19.9kg) without pedestal

Energy Saving:

• Energy Star® compliant : Yes

Power:

• Power Consumption (in Operation) max. : 210W
• Power Consumption (in Standby) : Less than 1W
• Power Requirements (voltage) : AC 120V

Convenience Features:

• Channel Block (with password) : Yes
• Channel Jump : Yes
• Channel Labels : Yes
• Edit Channel Labels : Yes
• Favorite Channel : Yes
• ID-1 Detection : Yes
• Info Banner : Yes
• Input Skip : Yes
• Label Inputs : Yes
• Multiple Language Display : English, Spanish, French
• On-Screen Display : Sony OSD
• On-Screen Display for External Input : Yes
• PIP (Picturepicture in Picture) : PC Input
• Parental Control : Yes
• Power Save Mode : Yes (no Pic Off)
• Remote Control : RM-YD025
• Sleep Timer : Yes

Display:

• Backlight Type : CCFL
• Display Technology : LCD (178° wide viewing angle LCD display panels)
• Panel Type : LCD

• Aspect Ratio : 16:9
• Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
• Native Resolution : 1920 x 1080
• On-Screen Contrast Ratio : 2,500:1
• Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 40″
• Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178/178
• Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178/178

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