Typical price: £1,300
What is it: 40-inch 1080p LCD TV
What we think: A magnificent-looking TV with good picture and excellent sound performance to match
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 August 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony Bravia KDL-40X3500, Blu-ray, plasma, Batman Begins
We like:
Design; sound quality; ease of use; HDMI CEC works well
We don't like:
Backlight seems too bright, and gives dark images a blue tint; not as many inputs as you might expect on a high-end TV; not the most detailed image
Also known as:
40X3500; KDL-40X3500
You might also need:
Blu-ray player; PS3/Xbox 360; HD from Sky, Virgin or Freesat
CNET UK judgement:
Although it doesn't have the sharpest image or the deepest blacks, this TV is still a powerhouse of performance when considered as a whole. Both the picture and sound will please most potential owners and the design will sell it to people who want something slightly different in their lounge
Full review:
We're always pleased to see a TV that breaks the monotony of shiny black boxes and predictable looks, so when we unboxed the Sony Bravia KDL-40X3500 there was an audible sigh of relief. This is no ordinary LCD, at least not from an aesthetic perspective. Continue Reading...
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