Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-52W4100 LCD HDTV

June 13th, 2009 | 62 views | Posted by admin in Cheap HDTVs

Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-52W4100 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

Ready for a TV and a technology that will change the way you see TV and movies? Sony’s 1080p KDL-52W4100 with Motionflow™ 120Hz technology creates a new standard for picture performance, with smooth, lifelike image quality that responds to the demands of even the fastest moving images with ease.

Add to that unique features like the enhanced Xross Media Bar® with 3D graphics and integrated TV Guide program information, built-in DMex functionality, and other picture quality technologies like BRAVIA Engine 2™ and ACE contrast enhancement, and you can see why we call the W-series the new standard in 120Hz performance.

The BRAVIA W-Series is Sony’s entry-point line of 120Hz HDTVs. Fast moving sports and action scenes beg for smooth motion virtually free of visual artifacts and that’s just what BRAVIA W-Series HDTVs deliver with Sony’s exclusive Motionflow 120Hz technology. The W-Series doesn’t have the 10-bit processor, x.v Color, or DLNA compliance of the Z- and XBR-Series HDTVs, beneath the sleek, piano gloss black exterior lies a host of Sony video enhancement functions delivering world-famous Sony picture quality to go along with excellent motion enhancement.

BRAVIA Engine works with Sony’s Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit to dynamically deliver deep black levels that have the detail and highlights some other dynamic backlight systems mask. 24p True Cinema provides a direct connection to 24p video sources avoiding conversions while providing 24p cinematic picture quality. Sound enhancements such as Sony’s S-Force Front Surround technology paint the viewing area with sound and Voice Zoom lets you determine how much voice you want to hear versus the crowd noise. A generous set of inputs allows connection to a variety of video sources. And a well laid-out backlit remote control is included.

New: TV Guide IPG
New: Enhanced (XMB) User Interface with Rich 3D Graphics
16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080p)
BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor
Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)
24p True Cinema capable
DMeX capable
BRAVIA Sync capable
S-Force Front Surround Voice Zoom
Robust Connectivity with 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HD Component inputs, and a PC Input
Piano Gloss Black color
Remote: RM-YD023
Motionflow 120Hz technology
Voice Zoom

Full HD 1080p
Full HD 1080p logoFull HD 1080p means our connections accept 1080p signals and the display will render that signal in Full HD 1080p. The flexibility of native 1920 x 1080 displays allows any high definition content to be viewed without the need to downconvert images to the native resolution of the display. Take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc players and PlayStation 3 systems that can deliver 1080p content.

Digital Media Extender (DMex)
Sony’s Digital Media Extender (DMex) offers a digital connection path for optional modules like the BRAVIA Internet Video Link, as well as other modules you can add in the future. Innovative DMex expansion capabilities integrate into the award-winning XMB user interface making HDTVs a powerful entertainment platform that not only meets current needs, but expands to meet tomorrow’s needs as well.

Motionflow™ 120Hz Technology
Motionflow 120Hz technology doubles the number of existing frames by calculating in real time and inserting 60 entirely new frames between the original 60 frames. It uses a special Sony-developed algorithm that detects specific objects, as well as the movement of the overall scene and intelligently applies the right amount of enhancement. There’s
more to the story.

Unlike some other high frame rate technologies, Motionflow also includes Sony’s unique Image Blur Reduction algorithm, which reduces blur from the original source image captured by a camera before applying motion enhancement technology.

Judder is a visual artifact that shows up in video content that has been converted from film-based content. A visible jerking or stuttering effect can sometimes be seen during motion sequences on converted film-based content that may be noticeable on scenes that include panning.

There are many forms of high frame rate technology in the market today, but only Motionflow 120Hz technology uses special Sony algorithms designed to intelligently detect and apply the right amount of enhancement to reduce judder and deliver a smoother, sharper picture with more natural motion of the original film.

Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-52W4100 LCD HDTV Review

I did a lot of research when I decided to buy a 52″ TV. I’m a student and a part-time salesman at a fortune 100 company in consumer electronics. After weeks or perhaps months of preparation and research I narrowed down my options to the Samsung A750 and the Sony bravia w4100. Now I did have a Samsung A550 and a Sony Trinitron High Def CRT at home and they were both pretty impressive but I figured that Sony does a better job in 52″ or larger category after observing the w4100 and a750 for several days at work.

First off lets talk about the screen. The 50’000:1 contrast of the Samsung vs. 30’000:1 contrast ratio of the Sony. The way Samsung measures its contrast ratio is radically different from Sony, that is why Samsung never discloses its “TRUE CONTRAST RATIO”, but Sony does. In this case sony’s true contrast is 3,000:1. Whatever the true contrast ratio of Samsung, it is not superior to that of Sony’s. This is something that most experts agree on. It is easy to blast your dynamic contrast ratio but not your true contrast. Some claim that the Samsung produces deeper blacks but my answer is that this is due to Samsung’s glossy mirrored screen and it has nothing to do with performance. The mate screen of sony absorbse white light coming from backlight or any ambient lighting from the room. This causes the blacks not to appear as deep or fake as the samsungs. Plus, Samsung manufactures all of Sony LCD screens so in terms of screen capability they are equal. If you have a bright room go for the sony, the screen is slightly brighter and not reflective like the Samy. The backlight for Sony seems to work brighter but its not as evenly distributed as the Samy, this is clear in the dark.

Second factor I checked for was the TV engine. We have the Samsung’s Dnie Pro vs. Bravia 2. Well there is no question that bravia 2 is the clear winner here, being utilized by Sony XBR6 and XBR7 which go for about $4000 dollars while the Samsung’s DNIE pro is built to compete with the lower end Sony Bravia Engine Pro. Sony’s Standard TV quality is excellent and the Samy is just as good but i noticed that Sony’s colour was more natural ie. colour of grass in baseball. Also sony covers over %90 of colour Gamut while Samsung covers only %70, this maybe why skin tones and greens look more natural on the Sony.

Next up was refresh rate and here both run at 120 Hz and here Sony has dramatically improved over the XBR4 series in motionflow. Samsung also does really well in 120 Hz category so I say they are both a tie here.

Sound is another important factor for my decision, i blasted the 7 series at work and noticed poor sound quality in extreme volumes while the Sony better retained its quality. However the Samsung was capable of delivering deeper Bass probably due to its built in Subwoofer. Sony allows you to adjust voice volume and enable steady sound to prevent commercials from freaking you out in the middle of your favourite tv shows. But be aware this may cause low volume in sudden loud scenes in movies.

Finally last thing I looked for was design. Samsung 7 series looks fabulous with its glass like frame and a touch of red, but that is the problem for me, “red”. I don’t fancy a red TV and I think it’s one of those fashion trends that would soon be “old fashioned”. Sony however retains a more masculin design with fine glossy black frame and metal speakers at the bottom.

Its a pretty close call but having used both Sony and Samsung (sony for longer) i feel that sony is more capable of delivering quality products as most Japanese manufacteres do. Also sony has great customer service vs Samsung i have had a sony TV break once and there was a repair man at my door step in less than 12 hours servicing my TV at home (bulb replacement in a old projection tv). Sony is the innovator here while Samsung is the follower, that’s one reason why i chose the sony. Biggest factor for me was the superior Sony TV engine and better design. Oh and by the way sony is slightly thinner.