Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR8 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV

2010-06-16T22:59:00.000-07:00

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Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR8 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV Overview

The Sony BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs represent the next step forward for Sony HDTV technology. Underpinning this advance is the TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED backlight, which utilizes clusters of red, green, and blue LEDs to produce accurate colors and an amazingly realistic image, and employs local dimming to dynamically adjust the brightness of LED clusters, allowing the XBR8 to display deep blacks alongside bright whites for enhanced image depth and exceptional shadow detail. Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology creates new frames to double the frame rate, then uses sequential scanning to enhance motion and deliver a smoother and clearer picture, and 24p True Cinema lets you experience a cinema-like experience. BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs also feature the powerful BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor, which creates sharp, crystal-clear images at any resolution, as well as advanced color reproduction technologies including 10-bit processing and a 10-bit panel, Live Color Creation, and x.v.Color capability. DMex functionality lets you expand the capabilities of the BRAVIA XBR8-Series with optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA Internet Video Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately). In addition, the exclusive Xross Media Bar (XMB) user interface, integrated TV Guide Interactive Program Guide, and BRAVIA Sync one-touch component control make the BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs easy to use, and the large number of inputs offer you a wide range of connectivity options. BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs also feature an RS-232C connection for integration into home automation systems. You can even customize the timeless design of the BRAVIA XBR8-Series by adding optional speaker grilles available in a selection of designer colors (sold separately)
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Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR8 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV Features

16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920×1080)
TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED Backlight Display
BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor
Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology
DMex capable

Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR8 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV Best Review

I purchased this as an upgrade. I had a 24 inch Sony CRT with which I was quite content. My social circle wasn’t so happy; they tell me it was a relic (2001). Succumbing to peer pressure, I was on the hunt for a nice TV. I started out looking at the lower end Bravia lines, particularly the Z5100. In the end, I narrowed the choice down to Samsung UN46B8500 or the 46XBR8. Although I might have been happy with either, I went with the XBR8 because: 1) overall positive experience with the Sony line of TVs, 2) the very positive reviews, including recommendations from Consumer Report, PC Mag and CNET, and 3) Sony was several hundred dollars cheaper than the Samsung (though not so when the XBR8 first debut at the mind boggling price of 5K). I scoured brick and mortar stores to check it out and came online to ensure I was not overpaying. Because Chicago city sales taxes (10.5%, if you care) are outrageously disproportionate with what it provides in needed social services (you wouldn’t believe the lawsuits our tax dollars fight because of stupid politicians), I decided to buy the TV online from OneCall. The folks there were totally professional and the TV arrived in no time without incident. The delivery guy was more excited about it than I was.
Out of the box, the TV was terrific. The colors are spectacular. The reds, blues, green and blacks are inspiring. I love this TV. If you buy a TV for the added gadgets, like online connectivity, perhaps the Samsung would be a better choice. The XBR8 was at least 1.5 years older than the Samsung model and I still choose the Sony model. In term of sheer picture quality and viewing experience, it is simply breathtaking. I have not even had it professionally calibrated yet. Playing with the settings you may decide not to have it done. An argument can be made that the lines of XBRs that followed the XBR 8 have still not lived up to the technology Sony placed in this TV. My research into this TV reveals that the reason Sony stopped carrying over the XBR8 technology into the newer models is because it would have been cost prohibitive, thus the new models never lived up to the XBR8 model. Viewing this TV you will see why. However, if the comparison is between those newer XBR lines and the Samsung 8500, then Samsung may likely be the better buy. It all depends on how you rank your needs.
But for a few issues endemic to all LEDs, watching this TV you can easily believe you are watching a super expensive plasma. It is that good. Some folks have complained about off angle viewing (which apparently plagues all LEDs), I have yet to have any of those issues.
I do not part with my money easily and I kept asking myself after the purchase whether in this economy it is wise laying out 2K for a TV (peer pressure and all). I am still not sure about the answer, but man, am I loving this TV!! (and so are all my friends). If you can manage the price (which is apparently a bargain compared at 5K when it debut), this TV will not disappoint.

Sale Price : $1,995.77

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