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Sony KDL-46XBR8 Review: 46″ 1080p LCD TV

Up for review: the Sony KDL-46XBR8. Sony, the prominent manufacturer of audio, television, video, communications, and information technology products, have come up with the high tech featured KDL-46XBR8 LCD TV from the elegant XBR8 series. Priced around $4,999.99 MSRP, the Sony KDL-46XBR8 reproduces highly accurate primary color points and delivers the deepest black levels which have been observed in any LCD TV yet, according to many reviews.

With its 16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel and Sony’s latest BRAVIA Engine™ 2 PRO video processing options, the KDL-46XBR8 shows best-in-class bright-room viewing characteristics. The combination of high 120Hz frame rate and sequential Motionflow™ 120Hz PRO scanning technology have superior dejudder capabilities to reduce the image blur and judder and provide a natural and realistic television viewing experience irrespective of the incoming media.

Having a whopping 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 10-bit processor along with a 10-bit panel, the Sony KDL46XBR8 offers billions of color display option. In addition to this, the new KDL-46XBR8 is embellished with two special processing features namely the Live Color Creation™ technology and x.v.Color™ technology to refine and display nearly twice the viewable colors as compared to the existing RGB color standard.

Sony KDL46XBR8 Features and Specifications Review:

General features
Television Type: Flat Panel LCD HDTV
Screen Size: 46″
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: over 1,000,000:1
Viewing Angle (H/V): 178°
Native Resolution: 1920×1080
Display Resolution: 1920x1080p Full HD
Panel Bit: 10-bit
DMex™ Seamless Upgradeable: Yes
Touch Sensor: Yes

Specialized Features
BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes
Channel Block (with password): Yes
LightSensor™ Technology: Yes
PAP (Fixed or Variable): Fixed
PAP (Picture & Picture): Yes
Theatre Mode (Theatre Button): Yes
USB Application(s): Music Player (mp3), Photo Viewer (jpeg)
PIP (Picture in Picture): Yes

Audio Features
Speakers (Total): 8
Audio Power Output: 10 W + 10 W, 12 W + 12 W (Woofer)
Alternate Audio (Digital): Yes
Audio Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice
Audio Out: Yes
Digital Amplifier: Yes
Dolby®: Dolby® Digital
Simulated Surround: Yes
Sony Original Surround: S-Force®
Sound Booster: Yes
SteadySound® Automatic Volume
Control: Yes
Stereo System: MTS

Video
Video Signal: 480/60i, 480/60p, 720p, 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI™ only), 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component)
24p True Cinema™ Technology: Yes
3D Comb Filter: Yes
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): Yes
CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown
Technology: Yes
Game Mode: Text
Live Color Creation™ Technology: Yes
MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes
PhotoTV HD: Yes
Picture Mode: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom; Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo- Original, Photo-Custom
Video Processing: Bravia Engine 2PRO™ Technology
x.v.Color™ Technology: Yes
Motionflow™ Technology: Motionflow™ PRO 120Hz

TV System
TV System (Analog): NTSC
TV System (Digital): ATSC, NTSC
Tuner (Terrestrial): ATSC, NTSC
Tuner (Cable): QAM

Inputs and Outputs
AC Power Input: 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): 6 (1 Side/5 Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr)
Input(s): 2 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT: 1 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total): 4 (1 Side/3 Rear)
HDMI™ PC Input: Yes
RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
S-Video Input(s): 1 (Rear)

Warranty
Limited Warranty Term: 18 Months Parts / 18 Months Labor

Weight and Dimension
Weight (Approx.): 84 lbs. (38kg) with pedestal; 73 lbs. (33kg) without pedestal
Dimensions (Approx.): 49.625 x 29.125 x 12.5 in (1259 x 737 x 315mm) with pedestal; 49.625 x 27 x 5.75 in (1259 x 685 x 144mm) without pedestal

The all new Sony KDL-46XBR8 offers ample connection options with four HDMI™ 1080/60p compatible inputs, two HD component inputs which transmit both compressed and uncompressed digital video and multi-channel audio with a single cable. You can convert this HDTV as a computer monitor through the PC input connector. The RS-232C Control automates your new KDL-46XBR8 LCD TV and provides flexibility to connect the latest video sources.

Another much talked about feature of the new Sony KDL-46XBR8 is the DLNA® compliance which allows easy access of digital content from other DLNA-enabled devices. You can even connect external digital devices directly to your HDTV through an optional Digital Media Port.

With a sleek look and cutting edge features, the Sony KDL-46XBR8 is pricey but superior to almost any other LCD TV.

HDTVUniverse.com gives SONY KDL-46XBR8 9/10 stars!