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Sony KDL-52V5100 Review: 52” LCD HDTV

Up for Review: Sony KDL-52V5100 LCD TV. Watching your favorite movie on an HDTV has its own charm and if you get a big screen with great audio visual experience then you are obviously in for a treat. Even with lots of manufactures entering the market with new products almost every single day, Sony has been able to retain its position in the LCD HDTV market.

Sony KDL-52V5100 is yet another big screen model in Sony’s latest KDL-V5100 line up of high-end models. Also, the other impressive thing about this LCD TV line-up is its relatively lesser price than Sony’s other models. The technology however remains the same and Sony KDL-52V5100 comes with 120Hz processing and brings all the latest features related to picture quality. This model gives higher value for money in the manufacturer’s LCD HDTV line-ups. And as it comes with the 52 inches big screen, it suits your hall and is going to be the center of attraction during the holiday seasons.

Sony KDL-52V5100 Features and Specifications Review:

• Built-in HDTV tuner
• 52″ screen measured diagonally from corner to corner
• 1080p display
• 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
• BRAVIA Engine 2 full digital video processor
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)
• Motionflow 120Hz technology
• LightSensor technology
• 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• 3D digital comb filter
• SRS TruSurround XT
• Ultraslim (4-1/4″ deep) design and VESA compatible

Talking about the looks of Sony KDL-52V5100, we have well squared off matte black body with mirror finish at the bottom. Its glossy look with the speakers attached to the lower bottom makes it look trendy. You don’t see many HDTV’s coming with speakers on the bottom as most LCD TVs come with hidden speakers. This model comes with a swivel and would look good on any table top. Sony KDL-52V5100 comes with a less complicated remote control and menu system. This model comes with a easy menu that guides you about where you are in it with the main menu displayed on the far left of the screen. Also you get one line user’s help for all the buttons explaining what it does. This guides you to manually set your TV without any issues. Also you get the favorites’ bar that can help you jump from the programs to the USB data in just a click. The MotionFlow dejudder technology provides enhanced picture quality.

With the BRAVIA Sync technology in place, Sony KDL-52V5100 makes it extremely easy to use with just a single click. This model brings in full white balance control with about three color temperature that is preset in the set. You also get Clear White, Live Color and Advanced Contrast Enhancer, which ensure that you get better image clarity. The eco menu and the one click energy saver mode is good for cutting down your electricity bills.

HDTVUniverse.com gives Sony KDL-52V5100 4/5stars!