Typical price: £1,600
What is it: Mid-range 46-inch 1080p LCD TV
What we think: A generally good set badly let down by a single fatal picture flaw and rather high price tag
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 March 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony Bravia KDL-46W3000, performance, noise, noise reduction
We like:
Vibrant and natural colours; stuffed with features; beautifully built
We don't like:
Suffers with motion blur; black levels; not exactly cheap
CNET UK judgement:
We had high hopes for this true second-generation Bravia from Sony. But while some elements of its performance are right on the money, it lets itself down surprisingly badly in a couple of key areas, making its premium price point hard to stomach
Full review:
After initially struggling to find its feet in the flat TV world, Sony finally made its mark with its first Bravia range. So it's with high expectations that we set about testing the £1,600 Bravia KDL-46W3000: a true 'second-generation' 46-inch Bravia model that looks -- on paper, at least -- like it's got everything a TV needs for success. Continue Reading...
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