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When you think about slim LCD HDTVs, think Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-46Z4100 Black. Slim black and thin profiles accent the elegant yet functional design, with performance that’s all Sony. 10-bit processing and 10-bit displays, x.v.Color technology and Deep Color render a wide color gamut and smooth color transitions. Motionflow 120Hz and 24p True Cinema provide smoother picture performance with unprocessed 24p film reproduction. Z-Series HDTVs include Sony’s innovative DMex technology which offers an expandable platform that “future-proofs” Sony HDTVs, ensuring they connect seamlessly not only with current Sony camcorders, computers, and digital cameras, but also to devices that haven’t even been invented yet. HDMI-CEC compatibility means you can control everything from one remote. They are even DLNA compliant, offer Sony’s unique PhotoTV HD, and include swivel stands.
Technical Details
- 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920×1080p) 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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Key Features
- New: TV Guide IPG
- New: Enhanced (XMB) User Interface with Rich 3D Graphics
- New: DLNA Compliant
- Slim black or silver bezel
- 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080p)
- BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor
- Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)
- 24p True Cinema capabl
- 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
- Remote: RM-YD023
on Nov 25th, 2008 at 7:52 am
I have had a Westinghouse 1080p 42inch monitor for a few years and have really been pleased with it. However, with the new features on the market (120hz, 24p, etc) I was ready to upgrade. I initially ordered a Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV. The picture was actually really good on this set, but the glare on the case was VERY annoying. It also lacked the features I was looking for in a new set, but I tried it out because the price was so good. The glare was too much to put up with, so I sent it back and started to research Sony’s since they are one of the few sets on the market that you can still get without a glossy case.
I sure am glad that I found Bravia Z series! WIthout going up to an XBR, the Z series is the way to go. If you look at the specs - most of the high end features offered by the XBR are already in the Z series, so it is a really good value when viewed that way. It makes sense why the Z is not offered in a 52 inch size - it would probably really impact sales of the XBR. What a great looking TV (both the picture and the case). I have been extremely impressed with both the blacks on this LCD as well as the vivid colors it produces. The amount of picture calibration offered on this setup is remarkable - especially compared to my old Westinghouse. I find the 24p mode on Blue Ray disk to be quite impressive - it really adds a whole new level of enjoyment to watching Blue Ray movies. The 120hz mode is also wonderful when watching football. I really cannot say enough good things about this TV - spend the extra money that the Sony brand demands, and you get what you pay for.
Although I did not have the issue with this TV, there is a lot of discussion around the Internet about a sparkle issue that this TV has. Be advised that this was an issue, but Sony has released a firmware update that resolves the problem. I have done the update and everything is running great.
If you are on the fence between this and the Samsung LN46A650 (which is in the same feature class as the Sony), be aware that the Samsung has a very glossy screen - not to mention a sure to be dated red outline on the case. This really kills one of the great features of LCD’s! The only Samsung I would even consider against this Sony is the Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, but it lacks 120hz, 24p, and has that hideous glossy case. It seems to me that there is no viable competitor to the Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-46Z4100!
Another side note… When my TV was delivered they also picked up the Samsung for return. The delivery guys were telling me that they have to pickup Samsungs EVERY day because people are returning them. He said they have never had to pickup a Sony. This is proved if you look at the used/new link under the Samsung and Sony’s - you will see tons of open box Amazon Warehouse Deals on the Samsungs - but none on the Sony’s!
on Nov 25th, 2008 at 7:53 am
This was the first LCD HD television that I purchased and I found the Sony to have no faults (purchased 6/2008). I love the 3 inch depth and light weight (about 57 pounds).
The set up was easy and the screen viewing wonderful with any media thrown at it (”rabbit ears”, cable, blu-ray, DVD, XBOX, Wii). There is no glare and you can view easily from an angle. 4HDMI and multiple component ports made for a no fuss addition of extras.
The remote is a bit large but that may be how other manufacturers are doing that.
Overall, a wonderful product from Sony
on Nov 25th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Many folks are going for the samsung lcds because the blacks look blacker.
but those tv’s have a glass screen that reflects everything. This tv is sharper than a xbr4 or xbr5 , those were last years models. the engine in this tv is equivalent to a xbr6. I replaced a great 50 inch sony sxrd
tv with this one. Sony’s newer 46’s didn’t have all the features of this one. the s, v, and w’s are fine tv’s but they don’t have deep color the new color standard that future discs will have. Nor do they have x.v. color which is here already and is used in digital photos. this one does. the w does have 24fps or film speed that words with a ps3 or blu ray player to show a movie in it’s real speed. Of course this isn’t a benefit for older dvd’s as they are processed in a 2:3 rate anyways. that means that one frame is dropped for every 3 shown. but for blu ray this feature rocks. And like ALL lcds standard non hd tv looks ok but they don’t put standard tv on in showrooms. so people take these tv’s home and expect it to look like HD content. this is true for all lcds, plasmas , lcos , dlp’s and the rest. But this tv shines with hd content and blu ray. However, I will miss the extra four inches of screen. but this tv is in many ways future proof for a while. the 120hz feature for motion and other features make it one of the best tv’s made so far. The toshiba 540 and 550 series are comparible but this tv is the clearest of the new tv’s. xbr 7’s will come soon but they will be much more expensive. the jump in size from 46″ to 52″ is also a substantial jump in price. So I can live with a 46″ tv with this quality. This tv took 2 days to get to denver. which is great! I picked it up myself as the box and tv are not too large and this means I don’t have to hang around waiting for a delivery. I would say that if you have a smaller tv 46′ or less go down to ceva wharehouse and get it yourself. This tv though with it’s three key features: deep color, x.v. color and 24p or 24 frames per second film speed for blu ray only I would say make this tv in many ways future proof. I knew when I bought the sxrd that new technology wasn’t far off that technology is here on the sony z series and it’s good enough on the sony to make the tv a keeper for many , many years.