KDL-40W4100
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Very disappointed.
We've owned this TV since December of 2008. Initially, we were very happy with it. The sound is good, the picture was sharp and vivid. But after only 14 months of service, the picture resolution has begun to go funky. The two attached photos show the screen beginning to go funky and a few minutes later when it's gone to complete lines. The sound remains fine throughout these episodes; these errors occur with both TV reception and when playing DVDs. Sony's recommendation is to unplug the TV for a few minutes so it can "reset" itself. This sometimes resolves the issue for a few hours, sometimes for only a few minutes. The anticipated repair will cost more than the TV is worth.
I expected better quality from a name like Sony. I expected a TV that doesn't tear up a mere two months out of warranty. I expected Sony to stand behind their product with more than just a recommendation to "unplug the television for a few minutes." I'm greatly dissatisfied with both this television and with Sony's unwillingness to help get the issue corrected. This was a $1600 television -- That's over $100 a month before it tore up; I could rent a TV cheaper than that.
May 2, 2010
Not Quite Awesome
After 14 months of use, the picture has become plagued by green scan lines being visible in low-light scenes.
Next, the box indicates the set operates at 120 hertz but the back of the set clearly indicates it operates only at 60 hertz so low-light scenes in movies also plaged by morphing heads as the scan lines struggle to keep up with motion. Clearly a bait and switch instrument.
The vivid setting overdrives the components but is very difficult to set otherwise.
February 11, 2010
GREAT TELEVISION!!!!
I love my television!!! It's the first thing people see when they enter my room. Beautiful picture and incredible sound. It's really loud for small speakers, I cant imagine what a Sony surround sound system sounds like. People buy this television its worth every single penny :-)
November 30, 2009
Awesome
I bought this TV after my old Sony VEGA Tube TV went out. I was not interested in spending over $1000.00 for a TV but I also did not want to get something that was already outdated before I bought it. This TV is awesome and I have not had one moments regret over spending the extra money to get this quality and AMAZING picture. I have HD Cable TV and I never knew it could look that good. Even on regular TV modes the picture is stunning. Spend the extra money, you won't be dissapointed.
April 12, 2009
