I have purchased a Sony Bravia 40in LCD 1080p TV last year with some of your wedding money and gift cards. The model that we got was the KDL40S4100.
With our current living quarters, the 40in is plenty big, hate to say it, but might even be a bit too big. But hopefully we will be moving in the near future.
The image is great. It is beautiful paired with my AppleTV and my LG Bluray player. Just a stunning image. Local cable is another story, but I will get get into that with this review. The tech overview is pretty standard across the board with the LCD TVs that fit into your price range.
- LCD Flat Panel Television with LCD Technology
- Displays Resolutions up to 1080p
- HD Display When Connected to an Optional HD Source
- ATSC/NTSC/QAM Built-In
- Audio Features: Dolby Digital Surround Sound
- 3D Comb Filter
- Inputs: 3 HDMI Inputs, Component, Connects Your PC to Your TV
- Outputs: Digital Audio, Audio Out
- 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
- 1920×1080 Resolution
- Contrast Ratio: 2500:1
- 2 Speakers Bottom Fixed Speakers
- Accessories Included: Remote Control
- 1 Year Warranty on Parts and Labor
- 39.4 x 27.1 x 11
- 49.7 lbs.
I am using only 2 connections on the TV, because all my entertainment equipment is running through my receiver. I am using an HDMI and component connections to the TV from the receiver. HDMI for the AppleTV and Bluray player. Component for the cable box and upconverting for the Nintendo Wii. I am very happy with the image display from all the devices that I have attached to the TV/Reciever. The Wii looks a little muddy, but when the max resolution is 480p on the Wii, it is understandable.
I had to take the TV back once already for a high pitch hum that was coming from the backlight. No matter where the backlight brightness was set it would hum over a “normal” audio level. So with the new one, the backlight only hums when the brightness is not at 100% (MAX). When the brightness is lower then the MAX setting, it does hum, but not as loud as the first one and it is not noticable over a “normal” audio level. I have also talked with a local TV repair center, and they said that it is normal for there to be a slight hum.
Other then the hum, the tv is great for the price.