Sony KDL40W5500 LCD gives spotless performance…

Category: Review on Sony KDL40W5500 40 inch LCD TV

Posted by: 30-Jun

Strengths: Motionflow, S-force sound technology, good ergonomics

Weaknesses: Slow response, remote control

Sony has been the authority in television technology for more than a decade with its groundbreaking improvements and aesthetic designs. Its Bravia series is one of the most successful series of home media equipment and has constantly been updated.

The Bravia KDL40W5500 LCD TV sports a 40-inch screen with full HD support. It has 100 Hz refresh rate and 4 HDMI input ports for connecting PS3, Blu-ray players and other high-definition inputs. The 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution delivers unrivalled depth and clarity. Motionflow technology ensures that high-definition fast moving pictures are not blurred and provides life-like smoothness.

On the design front, the piano black finish and swivel base are gratifying. It has a built-in digital tuner which removes the need for a set top box. The most important feature in this model is the latest Bravia Engine from Sony. With the engine’s complex noise reduction system, the Sony KDL40W5500 LCD enhances low contrast images until they are pristine. It also processes the blues, greens and whites in each frame generating accuracy and richness in colour. Further, utilising the Live colour technology, the reds and greens are well defined on the LCD screen, which are otherwise notoriously difficult to reproduce.

The presence of DLNA connectivity allows you to play media content from PC wirelessly. The audio is enhanced by S-Force sound technology for a great surround sound effect from the front speakers. This mid-range priced LCD TV from Sony seems to have got it all right with user appeal and performance.