9.9 out of 10

Sony KDL-40W4000

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  • User Score (36)
    9.6 9.6 from 36 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    9.3 9.3 from 7 reviewers
  • Design (1)
    8.6 8.6 from 1 reviewers
  • Value for money (1)
    9.0 9.0 from 1 reviewers
  • Features (1)
    9.2 9.2 from 1 reviewers
  • Sound quality (6)
    7.8 7.8 from 6 reviewers
  • Picture quality (1)
    9.2 9.2 from 1 reviewers
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Sony KDL-40W4000

The Sony KDL-40W4000 has been launched at the end of 2007. The aim was to replace the earlier W3000 range. This model is also cheaper as compared to its predecessor. Sony planned to launch a LCD that will have a high picture quality and will also be user-friendly. Sony KDL-40W4000 is the outcome of it.

Features:

The Sony KDL-40W4000 possesses a 6.2 mega pixel resolution. It has got a unique Picture Frame Mode that helps in turning it into a digital picture frame when the TV is switched off. You can either display images of your choice or use any of the six pre-installed images. The USB Photo Viewer allows you to view the digital photographs. It comes with x.v.Color on the 10-Bit LCD panel that makes the picture quality absolutely natural and vibrant. The Advanced Contrast Enhancer gives a superb picture with clear and defined view. It has got a Midnight Sky finish. It also has a digital cable tuner as well as digital terrestrial tuner; former being for watching cable television and the later for watching digital television. The three HDMI™ inputs enables to easily link it up to the HD sources like Playstation®3 and Blu-ray Disc™ players. It has a simple menu interface that makes it easy to use.

Other features:

• Virtual Dolby® Surround • BBE ViVA sound technology • optional bracket SU-WL500 • SU-FL300M stand • 24p True Cinema • Measurements: 98.6 mm X 64.6 mm X 11 mm • Weight: 18.5 kg • Dynamic Contrast: 20000:1 • D-SUB (VGA) PC port

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  • Watch TV, movies, photos and games in superb High Definition detail thanks to the 6.2 mega pixel resolution
  • When you are not watching TV, turn it into a digital picture frame with the fantastic…

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  1. Reviewer: What Hi-Fi?
    5 days ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Where incremental steps forward are becoming commonplace, the Sony is a giant leap – simply stunning Read more

  2. Reviewer: TechRadar UK
    06 July 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    In fact, with the set's sound also outperforming many of Sony's previous flat TV models, it's really hard to find much fault with the 40W4000 at all. Read more

  3. Sony KDL-40W4000

    Reviewer: Stuff.tv
    17 June 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    A giant leap forward, a simply stunning set, with a picture that’s full of energy and detail Read more

  4. Sony Bravia KDL-40W4000 Full HD 40in LCD TV

    Reviewer: TrustedReviews
    23 May 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Design 9
    9.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Sound quality 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 9
    9.0
     

    After misfiring so badly with its previous LCD set, Sony has returned to form in quite spectacular fashion with the 40W4000. In fact, this TV isn't just good, it's shockingly good. Read more

  1. Reviewer: rahrahrach, What Hi-Fi?
    20 July 2008

    I have also just sold my Toshiba 32WLT66 and i will be buying this model. I love to see a picture of the back of it though but there does not appear to be any pictures of the back of one online. I saw this model in a shop and the picture quality was fabulous. Read more

  2. Reviewer: Ken Hawkins, Recommended Buys UK
    26 June 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This is the best LCD on the market for the price band and I'm sure even more expensive models will not beat the overall performance of the KDL-40W4000. A very impressive TV with outstanding picture & sound quality. Read more

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