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Customer Reviews for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

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Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Model: KDL-40S4100
SKU: 8828708
UPC: 027242738157
Enjoy full 1080p high-definition content on this brilliant 40" flat-panel LCD HDTV. 24p True Cinema mode allows you to watch movies with full cinematic motion, while HDMI, component video and PC inputs give you a wide range of connectivity options. <class="gs_iv">Geek Squad Installation Videos© See how our highly trained Geek Squad Installers can help you get the most out of your home theater.
Average Customer Rating:
4.76 out of 5
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98% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Reviews for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Review 1 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

great tv

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: calvint45
from galway, ny
on 01/05/2009
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
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4.0 out of 5
4.0
it is a very good tv. sony is a very good brand, and this tv certainly lives up to its name
What's great about it: great picture
What's not so great: sound, without hd cable it gets pixelated
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

AWESOME TV

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: atcnerd
from Tennessee
on 01/02/2009
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
This TV is great. It is my first hdtv. After a lot of research I settled on this TV but never thought of anything other than a sony. GREAT picture w/o hd cable, GREAT sound.
When I plugged in my cable cable I got about 40 extra channels. Must be the tuners in the TV.
GREAT TV
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Love it

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Andros
from Bahamas
on 12/29/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
This TV is awesome, the clarity is really really good.
Plenty of inputs for additional devices, ie blue ray, xbox 360.....
The design is great, I have this Tv in my living room which is really bright, the glare from the windows is really reduced on the screen.
Purchase a surrond system to really enjoy this.
What's great about it: Awesome picture
What's not so great: Built in speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Features

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: MikeJF
from Jonestown,PA
on 12/18/2008
Picture Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
The manual does go into some minute detail on the manual zoom feature, but not detail enough to make me understand what each does. Auto zoom in setup does not work the way I understand it to be or the feature is junk. I thaught it was to set the zoom per channel. I must set it per channel which is a royal pain. Takes a little while for picture to come on but eventually I am geting used to it. The picture in a picture while looking at the guide with cable tv is a nice thing. Not sure why I need a seperate remote for the tv.
What's great about it: Good price and reputation
What's not so great: Zoom feature and manual
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Best TV Ever

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Angel2008
from Chicago, IL
on 12/06/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
This is my first LCD tv and I really love it. I always loves Sony products. The customer services is excellent as well. Will I buy another ofcourse. The sound is great, setup is easy to complete.
What's great about it: Great price and quality of the tv
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Great TV

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: pezcoreltj
from MN
on 12/04/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I purchased this TV a week ago and really like it. Something that I didn't read about in other reviews is the internal HD TV tuner. I have analog cable so it looks like a normal TV, but the TV picks up 10 digital broadcast channels. It is great on the weekends since you pick up the basic channels in HD, thus the football games look great. The only think I don't like is how long it takes to change channels. I am a channel flipper and it a little frustrating not being to go up and down quickly, but not a big deal.
What's great about it: Built in HD TV Tuner
What's not so great: Channel Changing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Sony Bravia 40"

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Jimboyep
from Texas
on 12/03/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
This is my 2nd HD set and by far the best TV i"ve owned. The setup is super easy and the viewing angles are excellent. A tremdnous value for a 40" unit under $1K.
What's great about it: Enjoy HD channel clarity and sound
What's not so great: Nothing yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Great TV for the money

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Mrjim1
from Erie, PA
on 11/30/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality of picture is great and my Bluray looks great on it; ease of set up was easy and owners manual is clear on how to use it
What's great about it: Picture is as good as more expensive sets
What's not so great: Longer than normal warm up on turning it on
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

HATE THIS THING!

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: kenakon
from KING OF PRUSSIA, AP
on 11/28/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Got this tv today, was easy to set-up. Ofcourse I had read the "specifications" online, and one that sold me into it was the PIP and pc connectivity. What a dissapointment! For starters, toy have to do through "tools" to get to pip, nd you can only do that if if you on pc mode. Then when you get pip, the only pip is "TV"-not cable, not from any other of the numerous other inputs that they provide. And even then, NO sound! I called SONY and they told me sound would come only from the pc in pip mode-who needs sound when working on for example a word document??? I was buying this for my bedroom where I do most of my work, upgrading from a 32" LCD. In terms of those features, no comparison. I am sending it back till they can come up with a tv that I consider multi-use, or shoud I say full-multi-tasking capable! If you are looking for a great picture, this tv is top-class though!
What's great about it: Set-up easy, good picture quality.
What's not so great: Convenience!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Perfect TV for the Cost and Size!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JWade
from Cedar Rapids, IA
on 11/28/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
This is a great TV. It is my third Flat Panel LCD-TV I have purchased. I went to Best Buy on black friday with the intention of buying the featured 40" Samsung, but I saw this TV for $100 more, and bought it immediately. It is a great tv so far, as is expected with the Sony Bravia line. Awesome picture, and the sound is always great.
What's great about it: Picture is amazing, sound is equally amazing.
What's not so great: Lack of PIP, but not something I would use regularly anyways
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

TV is phenominal!!!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: MrCarr
from New Orleans, LA
on 11/03/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
The picture is great, sound is phenominal, analog picture fuzzy but is liveable. Picture in picture is missed. It would be nice to have wall mounts included with these products.
What's great about it: Picture is great, priced perfect!
What's not so great: Don't know yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Very nice LCD HDTV.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: RNut6
from Lynden, WA
on 11/01/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I have owned this tv for just over 2 weeks. The picture looks incredible in HD. Only one complaint is how slow it is to show a picture when you turn the power on. I have a 26 inch Toshiba LDC HDTV in my master bedroom and it shows a picture a lot quicker at the initial turn on. Other than that, no complaints. Very happy with my purchase!
What's great about it: Great picture in HD.
What's not so great: Very slow start up when you turn the power on.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Beautiful Pictures In HD

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Gonzo
from Oak Cliff, TX
on 10/30/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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Sony makes an excellent LCD TV. This one is great for the price. I would highly recommend.
What's great about it: Picture quality is excellent.
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Great TV!!!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JohnJ34
from Portland, Me
on 10/28/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
My first HD TV, and I love it! The TV is awesome, the best purchase I have ever made. The picture quality is amazing and the sound is good too. From watching sports or movies to playing video games, this TV makes it all more FUN! I would highly recommend this TV.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Good Buy

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DAN81
from Philadelphia,PA
on 10/26/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Got this TV on sale and I feel that the price was good it my first flat screen and I Am happy with the purchase
What's great about it: Bood Price and Picture
What's not so great: Nothing bad to say
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Best TV's ever

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: lahabana28
from Miami
on 10/22/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I am very satisfy with the product. It has a pefect picture, audio, adn quality as TV. Will recommed it to friends adn prospective TV buyers.
What's great about it: It works perfectly, have perfect picture and it looks greattttt with blu-rays
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

It's Been A Long Time Coming!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: TheRLGWizard
from Summerville, SC
on 10/22/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I have been looking for a long time!!! All of my TVs have been Sony’s and I have NEVER been let down by them. This set is another reason why I buy them. When I looked at the sets on the floor this set had a great picture and the built in speakers sound good. The input stage is set up well with all of the inputs you should ever need. It’s been here a week and I still can’t believe how good it looks.
What's great about it: It's a SONT!
What's not so great: N/A
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Excellent Flat Screen

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Paulerino
from Greenfield Center, NY
on 10/21/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
My wife and I did tons of research and the Bravia offered the sharpest and best picture quality than similarly priced flat screens. However, there were extras we hadn't figured on: cables, delivery and set up, dvd up-converter, etc...
The picture remains sharp even during fast action sequences, there is the occasional pixellation but I think that is more of a signal quality issue from the cable company than from the TV itself since it doesn't happen when watching DVDs.
We've been watching the TV for several weeks now and it still amazes, we're really happy with our purchase.
What's great about it: Excellent size and picture for the price
What's not so great: PC connections could be better, like including a firewire port
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Excellent/best purchase ever

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ding1958
from Frisco, Texas
on 10/20/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Surely and without thinking I will recommend this brand to a friend and even to any one who may ask me it.
I purchase this brand and model of this LCD TV and connected with the same brand of Blue Ray/DVD player and just perfect, of course bought both from Best BUy store, can't comment except it's perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Sony BRAVIA 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Great Picture!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: MrHappy1
on 10/20/2008
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I finally came into the 21st Century and purchased my first HD, flat panel. I love it. The picture is awesome and the size of this TV is perfect for my den. It is a great looking set as well. I have owned it for a few months now and the only thing that I don't like about it is the length of time it takes to turn on. It reminds me of the old days when you had to wait for the tubes to warm up! But I have gotten use to it and it really isn't a big issue. I recommend this TV for anyone who is looking for a great quality flat panel at an affordable price.
What's great about it: Picture, sound.
What's not so great: Turn on time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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