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Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-40S5100 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black (2009 Model)

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Screen Size 40 Inches
Brand Sony
Display Technology LCD
Resolution 1080p
Refresh Rate 60
Special Feature Energy Star Compliant
Included Components Stand, TV
Connectivity Technology HDMI
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Supported Internet Services Netflix

About this item

  • Full Hd 1080P Resolution And Stunning Contrast
  • Features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (Ace) For An Impressive Dynamic Contrast Ratio Of 30,000:1 And Bravia Engine
  • The Bravia S Series Kdl40S5100 Has 6 Hd Inputs Which Are Provided To Connect All Of Your Hd Devices
  • Signal Compatibility is about 1080P
  • Compatibility is Vesa (300 Mm X 300 Mm)
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Visible screen diagonal

40" / 102 cm

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Sony’s S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony’s large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs -- all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connections, you can hook up a Sony PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. You also have numerous other HD connection options, including YPbPr Component inputs as well as a PC input for using your laptop or desktop PC with your big-screen HDTV. No matter which HD source you use, the exclusive Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor ensures that images look sharp and brilliant. With BRAVIA Link compatibility, you can easily expand your high-resolution home theatre set-up with optional BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, or BRAVIA Input Link Modules. And BRAVIA Sync makes controlling everything a snap. Additionally, BRAVIA S-Series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen. Utilizing these features can reduce power consumption by up to 60% in a typical home theater environment.

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    Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-40S5100 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black (2009 Model)

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    Customer reviews

    3 out of 5 stars
    3 out of 5
    48 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the picture quality, quality and value of the television. For example, they mention that it looks great, has good color and that it does everything perfectly. That said, some complain about the sound quality.

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    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the television. They mention that the image quality hardly needed any tweaks out of the box, it has good color, and has smooth motion picture with great detail.

    "...Free shipping too! I have satellite TV and the picture looks great. The sound is a little disappointing at low levels...." Read more

    "The sound isn't great. The picture is pretty good. The menu is easy to use. I probably would not buy this TV twice." Read more

    "...The image quality hardly needed any tweaks out of the box...." Read more

    "...recommended, especially because the smooth motion picture with great detail and very natural processing of my Time Warner calbe programs." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the television. For example, they mention it's a great product, excellent, and superlative HDTV with beautiful picture. Some say it does everything perfectly.

    "...$50 more and I could get a 40 inch! Great TV... can't believe it was so inexpensive. No freeze frames, good color. Very happy." Read more

    "Perfect tv does everything perfectly..." Read more

    "Superlative HDTV with beautiful picture..." Read more

    "it's EXCELLENT! and still working..." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers like the value of the television.

    "...I got it at a great price through Amazon. It was $100 lower than the nearest local source. Free shipping too!..." Read more

    "...Need I say more? Good pricing, good quality, and good performance. Not much more I could ask." Read more

    "...Great TV... can't believe it was so inexpensive. No freeze frames, good color. Very happy." Read more

    5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the television. They mention that the internal speakers are terrible and the ability to mute or change the speakers is lost.

    "...I have satellite TV and the picture looks great. The sound is a little disappointing at low levels...." Read more

    "...It really gets mushy sound performace and I will eventually have to connect it to an outside receiver to get past this issue...." Read more

    "The sound isn't great. The picture is pretty good. The menu is easy to use. I probably would not buy this TV twice." Read more

    "...for great sound from two very large Klipsch speakers, I lost the ability to mute by the remote, or change the volume, and must use the stereo..." Read more

    Top reviews from the United States

    Herb fm Kingston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great by for the money
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    I bought this TV as a Christmas present for myself. I got it at a great price through Amazon. It was $100 lower than the nearest local source. Free shipping too! I have satellite TV and the picture looks great. The sound is a little disappointing at low levels. I plan to install a stereo amplifier and larger speakers which will solve that problem. The initial setup was a bit tricky but I was able to complete it without extra help. Generally, I am a happy camper with this purchase.
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    Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars 6 days from installation the TV is dead.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2009
    Verified Purchase
    The TV doesn't work period. It was nice the first 6 days, now it turns on and we only see the Bravia Logo.

    I called Sony support, they are sending me a new TV, lets's hope the other one last longer.
    5 people found this helpful
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    mikerobwil
    2.0 out of 5 stars Is it a Sony?
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2009
    Verified Purchase
    Is this really a Sony product? I've had some excellent TVs over the years from Sony, including a 42" LCD that I purchased in 2008 with great results. However, this set has had issues from the beginning that were not resolved by the patch and numerous calls to Sony's tech help service. The problem with the auto dimming feature only bothers me some of the time but what is perhaps the most irritating is the terrible internal speakers with this unit. It really gets mushy sound performace and I will eventually have to connect it to an outside receiver to get past this issue. After the patch did nothing to correct the problems I had this in a Sony repair facility for two weeks to replace parts and make things right with the picture and the sound. Upon return, it was simply more of the same. I've noticed that Amazon is no longer selling this model. Maybe they've recognized the issues. For those that are getting good performance, you're the lucky ones. This will be the last time that I buy a TV on reputation alone, sight unseen. I really wonder if the apparent lack of quality in this model comes from Sony simply slapping their label on some low-end manufactuers work?
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    S. Zimmerman
    3.0 out of 5 stars Should be better for a Sony
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2009
    Verified Purchase
    The sound isn't great. The picture is pretty good. The menu is easy to use. I probably would not buy this TV twice.
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    Manu Sheikerz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sony TV 40s5100
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2009
    Verified Purchase
    Purchased Sony TV , shipped immediatly and received in 3 days , very good
    1, after 2 days noticed vertical purple line on screen , called sony trouble shouting and they worked with me on the phone but no result . I was very angry and suggested sony has to come in my home and correct or take it back .sony gave me a link and I scheduled at home service .
    2, At same time I contacted amazon and requested to return the TV , Amazone responded positivly and scheduled for return the TV and refund my money.
    3, Sony technician called and arranged appointment , arrived on time with one box brand new Flat panel . after 3 hours work he replaced the panel with new one and the line was gone . Also he reset TV for me . I was very happy .
    4, I called and canceled the Amazon return shipping .
    Overall I am very saticfy from Sony's respnse and their Technician
    Also very happy of Amazon response , speed of response .
    I will buy from amazone again .
    Hope this TV will work fine in future too .
    Manu
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    Skai
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect tv does everything perfectly
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    I decided to rate this TV after I saw another Sony widescreen model at my friend's and realized how mine is SO much better.

    First, if offers plenty of HDMI outlets (for my DirecTV, Roku/Netflix, and Blu-Ray DVD) on both the back and side.

    The image quality hardly needed any tweaks out of the box.

    The remote (only used when switching outputs) is so ridiculously easy that even my mother can figure it out.

    All in all, the best darn TV I've seen and the perfect size for my large living room. You really can't go wrong.
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    Cowboy B
    1.0 out of 5 stars I will never buy another Sony Product
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2010
    We literally bought four (4) of these pieces of junk starting Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 through Feb. 28, 2010. Each one had issues within 2-5 days. We took all four (4) back based upon the advice of Sony Technicians, and I tried to call Sony to seek help. I spent a total of 4 1/2 hours over 5 days on the phone, mostly on hold, waiting to talk to a person. I finally was told "that is beyond our control, you need to talk to someone in Customer Relations." FYI, if you try to call Customer Relations at 1-239-768-7547, which by the way is the number that is listed on Sony's web-site, the first thing you will notice is it is a "long distance call." The second thing you will notice is you will be on hold for a minimum of 30 minutes waiting to talk to someone. The third thing you will find is that you aren't calling Sony Customer Relations at all.

    You are calling Product Support, who will ask you dozens of the same question, until you have wasted more of your day and money on the long distance call. Only after you get so angry you are ready to spit nails do they say "you need to talk to someone in Sony Customer Relations." Then the fun really begins as Sony Customer Relations is only open on Monday through Friday. On top of that they are never available, and you will be on hold for another 30 or more minutes. Someone may finally get on the line, but each time in my case it was the person I just talked to and they suggested I call back the next day. When I refused they said the Customer Relations Staff was very busy, and could not get to my call. Geez, I wonder why? Could it be because their products are junk?

    See the pattern here? And, after your blood pressure is sky high, then you will have a person come on the phone and tell you that "Sony does not compensation Customers for time and inconvenience." Anyone else see the problem here? The sad part is we were willing to try the new Sony KDL40 EX400, but we asked Sony to send us a $40.00 set of the Sony HDMI cables for our tv at no charge, as they are unavailable at the stores in our areas. Sony was only willing to allow us to "buy the cables from them." Apparently they do not care about their Customers. I told them that I no longer buy Sony, and I will make sure no one else makes the same mistake. They kept apologizing, but not one person was willing to step up and do something to fix the problems "they" caused.

    This company isn't the Sony you and I grew up with. They are a joke, their products are junk and their Customer Service is the worst I have ever experienced.
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