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Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-40Z4100/B 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black
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List Price: $1,999.99
Our Price: Too low to display
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Sony
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sony
Color: Black
Display Size: 40
EAN: 0027242736641
Feature: 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: KDL-40Z4100/B
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2008-06-01
Studio: Sony
Variation Description: Black
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel
Motionflow 120Hz; improves TV & DVD viewing
DMeX compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades
DLNA® Compliant - view photos from another room
HDMI x4, HD Component x2, PC Input
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Editorial Reviews:
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LCD still not thin enough for you, then look no further than the KDL-Z4100. With a striking slim bezel design, Motionflow 120Hz for the reproduction of smooth, lifelike images, BRAVIA Engine 2 and ACE for a deeper blacks and better shadow detail, now your TV design matches the picture. 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. The latest version of Sony's respected BRAVIA Engine 2 fully Digital video processor uses a collection of unique SONY algorithms to significantly reduce noise and produce sharp, vibrant, life-like images. Sony's Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) uses real-time image processing to dynamically adjust backlight levels for improved Contrast without masking details the filmmaker intended you to see. ACE delivers deep blacks in darker scenes, as well as fine details in shadows and other dark areas of the picture for a difference you can truly see. Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE) BRAVIA Engine fully Digital video processor 24p True Cinema capable DMeX capable DLNA Compliant (RJ-45 Ethernet Jack) New TV Guide IPG New Enhanced (XMB) User Interface with Rich 3D Graphics S-Force Front Surround Voice Zoom BRAVIA Theatre Sync capable (HDMI-CEC) Dolby Digital V-Chip Parental Control VESA hole spacing compatible Piano Gloss Black color 1-Year Limited Warranty Input Ports - 4 x HDMI (1 Side/3 Rear), RF Connection, 3 x Composite Video (1 Side/2 Rear), S-Video, 2 x Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input, PC in (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini), 6 x Analog Audio Input (1 Side/5 Rear), Audio Out, Optical Digital Out, Headphone Jack, Digital MEDIA Port Approximate Unit Dimensions - 25.8 (H) x 37.3 (W) x 11 (D) with Pedestal Approximate Unit Weight - 48 pounds
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: sony z series lcd
Comment: Great flat panel for size limited cabinet. Fab picture and clarity. Very cool looking set. Typical Sony quality. Great price on Amazon and great delivery. They even came in and set it up. A+++
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Excellent picture quality.
Comment: I purchased this TV and have been using it for about 2 weeks now.
I've done extensive (some would label it obsessive) research on this and other models. What swayed my decision to purchase this model was:
1. The features offered with the Z series are almost identical to the XBR6 series. The only difference is the styling.
2. Many sources state that Sony's overall reliability exceeds Samsung's by a significant margin.
3. 10 bit panel.
4. Price.
4. Small footprint / dimensions compared to other 40 inch models.
Pros:
Setup was very easy.
Very attractive design.
Incredible HD picture quality.
Very good Standard Definition picture quality.
Menu very intuitive and easy to navigate.
Great motion flow technology. Viewing sporting events is absolutely amazing.
Color is much more accurate and realistic than most other TV's I've seen
Black levels are more than adequate. In fact, they are better overall than my old Sony Trinitron CRT.
I'm able to notice detail like I never though possible. I can actually see dust floating through sunlight and lint on peoples clothing....not to mention every line and wrinkle in people's faces.
Cons:
As with ALL LCD screens I've owned and viewed, there will always be some noticeable light bleed from the illuminating lamp. But overall, this is not noticeable during normal viewing. It can only seen when there is no signal.
Viewing angle on this, and many other LCDs suffers PQ loss when the angle approaches 50-60 degrees. Not a big minus, but there are other brands that don't suffer as much loss with that angle.
The infamous sparkle issue: If you've done your research, you will come across complaints regarding random 'sparkles' that flash for a few milliseconds. Depending on the source, they may be as frequent as 1 every few minutes. This is only noticeable if you are aware of the issue and are watching for them. These sparkles are no larger than 1 pixel in size....not at all distracting.
I noticed that they only occur when viewing standard definition material that is being shown on an HD channel. I have never noticed it on SD channels nor when watching DVD's.
Sony has released a firmware update that can be VERY EASILY APPLIED if you own a USB drive. You download the new firmware from their site, save it to the drive, plug the drive into the TV and the reset is automatic.
After the update, issue was resolved. No more sparkles!
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Overall I am very pleased with the TV.
I chose this over the equivalent Samsung model mainly because I feel the Samsung frame is ugly and unnecessarily bulky. Also, the Samsung's picture looks too saturated...colors are not 'realistic'.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Totally not worth the hype
Comment: Totally regret getting this. The A650 smokes it. Plus I have sparkles everywhere. Save your money for the A650 and a home theater system.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing Picture!
Comment: Bought the Sony 40" 1080P Z LCD running with PS3 over Monster 1000M HDMI. Verdict, Amazing Picture! Go ahead buy Wall-E BluRay and turn on the TVs Motion Enhancer on Standard or High. This is as close to 3D as you can get. Absolutey breath taking during the SpaceWalk scene.
LCD pix looks very good with HD TV and digital cable even looks better then regular 1080I TVs. Amazon is currently offering this TV at a huge discount. Buy this TV or its 46" sister, and you will be happy. The TV on Vivid setting is very bright so you will need to have a very bright roon or manually tweak the custom setting. Also, TV comes with no cables, so you will need to buy high end cables for your HDTV and Blu Ray to get the perfect picture.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The best price/value ratio and the best (period) total package now available
Comment: This TV has numerous advantages over the Samsung 6xx and 7xx series which it is often compared to. First off, the Samsung's are fantastic TVs. The characteristics of the picture (color cast, primarily- which is different among makers- cool is cooler on one, neutral may be warmer on another and warm may be too warm for some viewers, etc.) should be judged by each individual viewer. There are some people who are going to like the Samsung's picture better than the Sony's, and vice versa.
That being said- I return to the advantages: Deep color and x.v. Color. Despite some spec sheets which show this set doesn't have x.v. color, it does. It has both deep & x.v. color, and one can only imagine that the reason the Sony marketing department may have chosen to leave that off spec sheets after the TV had already been designed was to better differentiate their much more costly XBR series TVs. On the other hand, the engineering and cost marketing departments had obviously found advantages in maintaining a common BOM with their latest chipsets which also support their 120 Hz Bravia Engine 2, etc. These must be common among this Z-series Bravia and the '08 XBR offerings, in my estimation.
The most important differentiation between this Sony set and the Samsung competition may be the true 24 Hz (or 24 FPS) playback of 24 FPS blu-ray material. This makes the Sony standards-compliant on three important new standards for High-Def that the Samsung simply ignores. Add exceptional image quality and build quality (in my eyes)- and the Sony is a no-brainer for ~$200 more than the Samsung.
I have been surprised by the omission of these important facts from other reviews. I have had the TV for over a month and bought it on Amazon- and I couldn't be happier. Of course their 48 month 0% financing deal also helped.
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