Typical price: £1,000
What is it: 40-inch 1080p 'photo frame' LCD TV
What we think: An interesting idea with mixed results -- the photo frame design is excellent but Freeview picture quality is a let-down
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 10 November 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony Bravia KDL-40E4000, plasma, DVDs, LCD
We like:
Interesting style; photo frame capability; menu system; picture quality; good sound
We don't like:
Design isn't for everyone; Freeview picture quality
Also known as:
Sony Bravia 40E4000
CNET UK judgement:
Although its styling means it won't suit many people's tastes, this is a TV that most people would love to own because of performance alone. The Freeview picture is decent, upscaled DVDs are very watchable and HD looks wonderful. We even liked the sound from the built-in speakers, which are balanced and do dialogue extremely well
Full review:
It's claimed that Henry Ford said, as a joke, that you could have his 'Model T' motorcar in any colour you liked, as long as it was black. In fact, even the Model T was available in other colours. TV manufacturers, on the other hand, seem to have decided that you can only have your TV in one colour. Of course there are exceptions, such as Samsung's 'Rose Black' finish and the more playful colours that appear on many smaller TVs, but mostly it's just black, black and more black. Continue Reading...
Sony Bravia KDL-40E4000 History
11 Jul 2008 in Crave
Photos: Sony's E4000 range of designer TVs get swanky launch
Sony's new E4000 range is designed to be more than just a TV, it's supposed to be a little art gallery in a box that you hang on your wall. We couldn't help but be impressed
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