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What is it: Eco-friendly, 40-inch, 1080p LCD TV
What we think: Definitive proof that planet-friendly features and tip-top performance really can co-exist
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 July 2009
Tags: Sony, Sony Bravia WE5 (KDL-40WE5), EastEnders, black levels, planet
We like:
Could cut your electricity bill; pictures look great; bags of features; looks cute
We don't like:
More expensive than equivalent non-eco-friendly models; AppliCast Internet service is very limited; no Wi-Fi connectivity; requires care when setting up; picture quality declines if viewed from an angle
Also known as:
Sony Bravia KDL-40WE5W; Sony Bravia KDL40WE5; Sony Bravia KDL40WE5W
CNET UK judgement:
Every TV brand and its mother is jumping on the eco bandwagon. But Sony's Bravia KDL-40WE5 offers more genuine power-saving features than any other TV we've seen to date. What's more, it does it without being ridiculously expensive, or compromising on performance standards. It's an impressive set
Full review:
With eco-friendliness all the rage at present, now seems the perfect time for Sony to launch its first determinedly 'green' TV, the 40-inch Bravia KDL-40WE5. Unlike numerous supposedly eco-friendly rivals, the £1,000 40WE5 does much more than merely pay lip service to the idea that you can save the planet -- and reduce your bills -- while you're watching telly. Continue Reading...
Sony Bravia WE5 (KDL-40WE5) History
5 Aug 2009 in Reviews
You no longer have to compromise on screen size or performance to get the eco-friendly TV of your green dreams. With sets that turn off automatically when you leave the room and more energy-efficient backlights, it's increasingly easy to cut your bills, save the planet and enjoy yourself at the same time
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