Sony Bravia ZX5 LED LCD HDTV KDL-52ZX5 and KDL-46ZX5 Unveiled

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Sony unveiled the BRAVIA ZX5 series with the models KDL-52ZX5 and KDL-46ZX5 in Japan.
The Sony BRAVIA ZX5 are LED backlit HDTVs with integrated wireless HD connectivity.
The Sony BRAVIA KDL-52ZX5 (52-inch) and KDL-46ZX5 (46-inch) are only 16.6mm and 15.8mm respectively thin.
Other features of the Sony BRAVIA ZX5 include 240Hz technology, VOD (Video On Demand) with acTVila, FeliCa port, LAN, DLNA, 4 HDMI ports, and USB. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2009 07:21:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Bravia W-series connected TVs featuring BRAVIA Widgets

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Today Sony announced new connected HDTVs in their Bravia W-Series.
The networked models feature an Ethernet connection so the sets can directly access Sony BRAVIA Internet Video content using an existing broadband connection. BRAVIA Internet Widgets, provided by the Yahoo! Widget Engine, expand and personalize the experience by allowing you to interact with your favorite Internet content like Yahoo News, Video, Finance, and Flickr while watching TV shows.
Track your favorite sports team, check your stocks and share photos with friends and family as you watch television.
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Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Bravia W5 and F5 240Hz Motion Flow HDTVs unveiled

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Sony unveiled the Bravia W5 and Bravia F5 LCD HDTV sets with 240Hz Motion Flow in Japan.
Motion Flow 240Hz gives you even smoother and sharper fast moving footage as mostly found in sports events. Of course 240Hz Motion Flow is also great for watching fast paced action movies.

The Sony Bravia W5 series consists of the KDL-52W5 (52 inch), KDL-46W5 (46 inch) and KDL-40W5 (40 inch).
The Sony Bravia F5 series features the KDL-46F5 (46 inch), KDL-40F5 (40 inch) and the KDL-32F5 (32 inch). Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2009 03:36:08 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6 HDTV Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends tested the 52 inch Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6 LCD HDTV and published a detailed review.
Quote from the review: "Winter is a wonderful time of the year—especially for those who want to sled downhill. If you can’t find hills or snow nearby, just look at a diagram showing prices of LCD HDTVs—it’s a sweet downward angle that’ll make any prospective buyer a happy camper. Sony’s new 52-inch XBR6 model is a great example. It launched last fall at $3,499, dropped quickly to $2,999 and, as we speak, sells on Amazon for less than $2,400. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Bravia-Drome dramatically demonstrates Motionflow 240Hz

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Sony built the BRAVIA-drome, the centerpiece for Sony’s latest marketing campaign, to provide customers with a visual demonstration of Sony’s Motionflow technology.
The Sony BRAVIA-drome was inspired by the zoetrope, a device invented in the 19th century to create short ‘films’ from a series of static images. This modern day zoetrope is 10 meters across, spins at over 40 kph and is the optimal medium for demonstrating how Motionflow 240Hz technology clearly displays today’s fast-action motion pictures. Read more

Posted on Fri, 5 Dec 2008 06:32:11 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Bravia 52 inch KDL52V4100 offered on Dell with $700 Discount Coupon

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Dell offers the Sony Bravia 52" KDL52V4100 1080p LCD HDTV for only $1599.00 with this $700 Coupon Code: 8D2B9Q?LS$5QB7. The coupon expires after 500 redemptions or on the 26th of November.
The Sony KDL52V4100 has an MSRP of $2,299 and comparing prices on other stores shows that this is a great offer. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony adds Slacker Radio Service to Bravia Internet Video Link

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Sony today introduced Slacker Personal Radio and Howcast Media as the latest Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link content providers. This is an interesting win for the Slacker, which provides the streaming service also on their own portable devices - the Slacker Personal Radio Player G2.

Slacker Personal Radio delivers millions of licensed songs and more than 100 individually programmed genre music stations, while Howcast offers up a selection of its engaging how-to videos. Both channels offer content at no additional charge to BRAVIA Internet Video Link users. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:26:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Best Buy Sony PS3 and Sony Bravia HDTV Bundle actually great Value

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This week Best Buy offers a special PS3 bundle featuring the 40 inch Sony Bravia KDL-40V4100 HDTV and the Sony Bravia HTCT100 3.1ch sound bar.
All three items together would cost $2,099.97 at Best Buy. The TV has a $150 rebate and when you buy the PS3 and the soundbar on top you get another $350 savings resulting in a $1,599.97 Package Price. Read more

Posted on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:54:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hancock streams early to Sony Bravia TVs

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Sony today announced that for a limited period, BRAVIA Internet Video Link owners will have the opportunity to watch the Sony Pictures summer hit, Hancock, prior to retail DVD and Blu-ray Disc availability.
The movie Hancock, which can be rented for $9.99, will stream directly to BRAVIA televisions equipped with Sony’s BRAVIA Internet Video Link for a 24-hour viewing period.
This offer will be available to BRAVIA Internet Video Link owners beginning on October 28th and running through November 10th. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Adds On-Demand Movies and TV to BRAVIA Internet Video Link

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Sony announced today that it and Amazon.com have teamed up to add on-demand movies and TV to the BRAVIA Internet Video Link device. The new service offers access to thousands of premium movies and TV shows.

The Amazon Video on Demand series offers immediate access to content directly on the BRAVIA TV screen. In addition to access to Amazon VOD, Sony also announced streaming HD programs from Dailymotion are now available at no extra cost. Read more

Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sony Unveils 240Hz Bravia LCD TV

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Sony has announced its latest Bravia LCD TV called the KDL-52XBR7 with a refresh rate of 240Hz. Sony also announced a Bravia KLV-40ZX1M LCD that is only 9.9mm thick. The 240Hz 52-inch LCD uses Sony's Media Flow technology.

Other features for the 52-inch 240Hz TV include a dynamic contrast ratio of 80000:1 and Bravia Engine 2 that enhances all incoming signals to 1080p resolution. The set is also compatible with Sony Bravia Internet video link for watching Internet videos on the TV directly from the Internet. The super thin 40-inch KLV-40ZX1M is about the thickness of a DVD case and weighs 26 pounds. It uses a 120Hz refresh rate. Both TVs will ship in December at undisclosed prices. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:44:03 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sony BRAVIA XBR8 HDTV is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide Tip #12

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Sony is offering with the 2008 XBR 8-Series a new top of the line LCD HDTV featuring the new TRILUMINOS three-color LED backlight.
The XBR 8-series include the 46 inch KDL-46XBR8 and 55 inch KDL-55XBR8. If you want to treat your eyes to a visual feast this Holidays than the XBR 8 is a great choice.
Features of the Sony Bravia XBR8 include MotionFlow 120Hz, Bravia Engine 2 PRO, ACE Pro, x.v.Color, 10-bit processor, 24p True Cinema, DMe, XMB UI, four HDMI ports and Ethernet. Read more

Posted on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Sony BRAVIA XBR6, XBR7 and XBR8 Series LCD HDTVs

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Sony unveiled seven new BRAVIA XBR flat-panel LCD HDTVs including models with Triluminos LED backlight and local dimming for outstanding black-level reproduction and unmatched contrast.

The new models expand the BRAVIA LCD line up to 30 models ranging in screen size from 19- to 70- inches measured diagonally. The BRAVIA XBR models represent Sony’s premium line, delivering the latest features and the pinnacle of picture quality. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Youtube now on Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link Service

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Sony announced today that YouTube is the latest online video provider to join the company’s BRAVIA Internet Video Link service. The service went live today providing BRAVIA Internet Video Link users access to millions of videos on YouTube at no additional charge.

The BRAVIA Internet Video Link is a small module that attaches to the back of a selection of the company’s 2007 and 2008 BRAVIA LCD flat-panel television models.
The service seamlessly streams on-demand entertainment including movies, TV programs, your favorite YouTube videos and a variety of other free content as well as news, weather and traffic information via an existing Ethernet connection without the use of a personal computer. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony HT-IS100 BRAVIA Theater Micro System

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Sony introduced the HT-IS100 BRAVIA Theater Micro System in the States.

The HT-IS100 features 5 small speakers roughly the size of a golf ball or strawberry as you can see in the photo.

The system includes three 1080p HDMI inputs with repeater functionality and support for eight channels of uncompressed audio. The HT-IS100 is an ideal complement for Blu-ray Disc players, PS3 consoles and other high-definition sources. Read more

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

11 new Sony BRAVIA LCD TVs in F1, J1, V1 and M1 Series

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Sony announces today 11 new BRAVIA LCD TV sets in Japan.

The new Sony BRAVIA LCD TVs feature improved feature set and performance. Sony adopted recycled plastic materials and lowered the power consumption to make the new LCD TVs shine in "Green". Read more

Posted on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:30:50 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony BRAVIA XDV-D500 and XDV-D200 portable TVs

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Sony introduces two BRAVIA branded portable TVs in Japan.

The Sony XDV-D500 features a 3 inch wide LCD screen, DMB TV, FM Tuner, 10 hours TV watching and 27 hours radio listening. Read more

Posted on Wed, 6 Feb 2008 01:25:02 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Bravia Play-Doh Commerical is ready

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In August we reported about the making of the new Sony Bravia commerical featuring Play-Doh bunnies. Now the new commercial is ready and you can see it on the Bravia Color Like No Other site.

The new Bravia commercial used an amazing 2.5 tons of plasticine. I guess most of it went into the giant red rabbit. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:43:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Bravia X3500, X3000, W3000, V3000 and S3000 coming this Fall

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Just in time for the IFA 2007 in Berlin, Sony announces the Bravia TV line-up for this fall in Europe.

The highlight of the new Sony Bravia X3500-Series is the 70 inch KDL-70X3500. The full HD TV features Sony's new Triluminos LED backlight for better colors.
The Bravia X3500 comes in the cool Floating Design with brushed metal bezel.
Other features include BRAVIA ENGINE PRO, Motionflow +100Hz and Sony S-Force Front Surround. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:36:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony BRX-A250 and BRX-NT1 Bravia TV Add-Ons

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Sony announced the BRX-A250 Hi-vision Tuner and HDD digital recorder box and the BRX-NT1 IPTV box.

These new devices work seamlessly with the new Sony Bravia X7000, V3000, V5000, W5000, X5050 and X5000.

Sony Bravia users get video on demand with the BRX-NT1. With the BRX-A250 they get an additional TV tuner and the ability to record shows onto a 250GB HDD. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Sony Bravia X7000, V3000, V5000, W5000, X5050 and X5000

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Sony announces 15 new BRAVIA LCD HDTV sets in Japan including the 70 inch KDL-70X7000.

The new Sony BRAVIA LCD TVs are all full HD and feature a new 2.4Ghz radio frequency based remote control technology.

The sizes available in the new Bravia lines include sets with 40 inch to 70 inch. The top of the line 70 inch KDL-70X7000 features a brightness of 550cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 1,500:1. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:22:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr