Typical price: £1,700
What is it: HD Ready 40-inch LCD TV, with PC connectivity and Sony's new processing system
What we think: The promise shown by last year's Bravias has been built on in stunning fashion -- Sony finally has an LCD TV it can truly be proud of
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 June 2006
Tags: Sony, Sony Bravia KDL-40V2000, component video, Freeview, remote control
We like:
Quality of sound and HD pictures; design; features; operating system
We don't like:
Not the cheapest LCD in town; only one HDMI input and two Scarts
You might also need:
A Sky HD receiver, an Xbox 360, an HDMI switchbox, high-quality cabling
CNET UK judgement:
We set about testing this first model from Sony's new Bravia range with bated breath, hoping against hope that the reams of new technology it boasts might finally lift Sony to somewhere near the top of the LCD pile. And we're chuffed to report that it succeeds in this lofty aim quite superbly
Full review:
If you're a global megacorp like Sony and you're struggling to make your customary critical and commercial impact in a particular area of technology, you can do one of two things. You can bail out and plough a fortune into coming up with a new rival technology. Or you can knuckle down and stick at it in a bid to finally do it better than anyone else. Continue Reading...
Sony Bravia KDL-40V2000 History
9 Jun 2006 in Digital Living
Gear Envy: Sony Bravia KDL-40V2000
Sony's 40-inch LCD goes its own way, avoiding the high-gloss finish that's become de rigeur in 2006. Within the frame, the new Bravia processing engine produces a sharp and crisp picture.
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