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Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL 32XBR9 32 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Experience the beauty of Full HD 1080p with the 32″ Class XBR9 HDTV. Perfect for your bedroom, office or kitchen, this flat panel has a 40,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, which produces deep blacks in darker scenes. Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology delivers crisp, clear images while gaming or watching sports and fast-action movies. Additionally, you can connect your camera or USB-enabled MP3 player and view photos or listen to your favorite MP3s. The 32″ Class XBR9 incorporates advanced power saving features and comes with 7 HD inputs (4 HDMI, 2 component and 1 PC) so you can take full advantage of all your HD components. USB – connect your camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV’s USB input to view photos on the big screen or listen to your MP3’s BRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV’s capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (not included) BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync with the ability to control CEC-enabled Sony Handycam(R) camcorders and Cyber-shot(R) digital still cameras using the TV’s remote and an on-screen display 24p True Cinema mode provides a direct connection to 24p video sources, avoiding conversions and allowing you to enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) cinematic picture quality In the box – Remote Control Batteries (Type AA x2) AC Power Cord 4 Screws Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (limited 1-year parts & labor, Manufacturer) Table Top Stand (separate, pre-assembled) Tuner (Terrestrial) – ATSC Tuner, NTSC Tuner VESA Hole Pitch – 200X200 M6/12-16MM Speakers – 20W (10W X 2) Unit Dimensions – 31 1/2 x 23 x 9 in (798 x 584 x 227mm), 31 1/2 x 21 1/4 x 3 5/8 in (798 x 537 x 89mm) without pedestal

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Sony has fix for backlighting problem in the advanced contrast section.
We were unhappy with this TV and then found that Sony has fixed the back light issue so you can adjust it or turn it off and this has fixed the screen changing from dark to light with different scenes. It was easy to down load this onto a usb memory stick and the TV automatically did the update. The channels seem to change faster also. Here is the web site for downloading it from Sony – just make sure you follow all of the steps and read the info first. They will mail you the update on stick also.

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Darlene

3 Stars No bad…Not Great either!
I’ve been using this TV for about 22 days. Picture is great…I got deeper blacks and sharper colors than i did on my 26 inch samsung.

This TV seriously lacks in features that the older models have such as the xross media bar, ethernet port. Being someone who rarely uses cable, i’ll very much like news feeds from my tv, at my convenience. Sound is terrible…my girlfriend says her polaroid 22 inch has better sound quality, which is true.

So what am i gonna do now? well, i’m going to sell this set or return it amazon, get my money back, add 600 bucks and get the 40xbr7…it might be an older model but i think it’ll better suit my needs

5 Stars State of the art” LCD perfect for bedrooms or anywhere!
I think this Sony XBR9 is simply a perfect LCD TV. It has perfect quality and a vivid and accurate picture.

I saw it in 2 stores and it stands out from the other 32″ TV’s. Not the cheapest on the block but if you want the very best that you can get, this light and outstanding Sony will meet your needs easily.

If you use 1080p resolution you will be able to tell how ultra clear and sharp the image is and its outstanding!

Sony, you have done yourself proud with this baby!

2 Stars XBR9 Not As Good As XBR6
Well as the title of my review states, I didn’t like the xbr9 as good as the xbr6.I bought the xbr6 at Best Buy.I got it home and hooked it up and loved the picture and sound.I also liked the TV Guide feature and the PIP feature.I liked this tv so much that I decided to take it back after a couple of days and get the newer xbr9.This is probably one of the biggest mistakes I have ever made.I didn’t like the sound through the tv speakers as well as the xbr6 and the picture to me was grainer.Well, to make a long story short,I boxed the xbr9 back up and returned it to Best Buy.I was hoping that when I got there the xbr6 that I had bought first was still there.When I walked back in the store, a surge of relief came over me.They hadn’t sold my xbr6 yet.Remember, this was the only xbr6 they had in the whole town because it was an older model.I was so thrilled that I was able to trade my brandnew xbr9 back for my xbr6.When I got it home I started to breathe normally again knowing that I would never lose this model again.I agree with one of the reviewers on the xbr9 that the xbr6 is better.The xbr9 just looked and sounded so much worse in my house at the same exact hook-up place as I was using for the xbr6.Anyway, now I am so thrilled to have things back the way they were before. I made a terrible mistake. Luckily,I was able to undo the mistake I made.I think I thought in my mind that since I liked the xbr6 so much,I would really love the xbr9.Not so.I really thought the grass was greener on the other side but it wasn’t for me.Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-32XBR6 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

5 Stars Great set
Received Sony Lcd in a short amount of time. No problems after was hooked up. Just will have to get used to the short screen as compared to old style TV.

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Sony Bravia L Series KDL 26L5000 26 Inch 720p LCD HDTV Black

Delivering crisp, clear picture quality, the 26-inch BRAVIA L-Series HDTV provides vivid 720p resolution, a dynamic contrast ratio of 13,000:1 and ample HD connections, including 3 HDMI inputs and 1 PC input. The perfect solution for your bedroom, kitchen or office, the BRAVIA L-Series also includes Dynamic Backlight Control, which automatically controls overall image brightness and reduces power consumption by up to 50 percent. BRAVIA Link compatibility – connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (not included) BRAVIA Sync capability – combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync 24p True Cinema mode provides a direct connection to 24p video sources ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM VESA compatible hole spacing 5.1 Channel Audio Out Dolby Digital Audio Power Output – 16W (8W X 2) Power Consumption (in operation) – 75 W Power Requirements (voltage) – AC 120V In the box – RM-YD028 Remote Control Batteries (AA x2) AC Power Cord (attached) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Pedestal (separate) Screws (4 ea.) for Pedestal Unit Dimensions – 26.75 x 17.125 x 3.75 in, 26.75 x 19.125 x 8.75 in (with pedestal); Weight – 19.2 lbs., 22 lbs. (with pedestal) Manufacturer’s 1-year labor and parts warranty

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Super Picture Quality
If you buy a TV based upon its picture quality compared to others in the group, then this is the set for you. Picture quality is outstanding! It’s a little pricier than many, but then, you get what you pay for. I also like the fact that the bezel is a dull black rather than the gloss black of many other sets (no reflection). It arrived quickly, and nothing was broken. I bought the set to replace an older flat screen I use on the porch. This set is too good to use on a porch – so it’s in my office now.

5 Stars Great Sony Product
Love this Sony T.V. This was a replacement for a 22 yr. old Sony. Wouldn’t purchase any other brand of television!

5 Stars One of life’s little bargains!
At the price you may not at first think of this little SONY as a bargain, but wait until you’ve owned if for a month or so. If you have wasted time trying other, less expensive sets, as many of us have, then you will know what I mean by bargain!

Marvelous picture. Easy to set up and program.Easily moved around. I don’t understand the negative comments about sound. What do you want?….a stereo system or a television set??!

This is a GREAT little television.

4 Stars Quality product, great image
I’m probably not the best person to review a TV set because the only other one I’m thoroughly familiar with is the 25-year-old RCA set that this one replaced.

Anyhow, I’m very happy with the decision. The image is very crisp and clear, and there are numerous input options. I’ve managed to set up three different feeds into the TV: one from the cable box, one from the DVD player, and one direct from an antenna. All of them work well.

If you’re used to an old-fashioned TV set that you just turn on and off and change channels on (as I was), this one may take some getting used to as among various other options you can choose among multiple inputs and decide whether you want the image to be normal-sized, widened, or zoomed.

That is in fact my one quibble, though I’m not sure if it’s the TV’s fault or what: I would like to be able to get an image that takes up as much of the screen real-estate as possible without being stretched in any way, and in some configurations that just doesn’t seem to be possible. Either there’s wasted space around all four edges, or it’s zoomed so that the edges of the image are off the screen.

But all-in-all I’m very satisfied with both the quality and the price.

5 Stars Buy this t.v., you won’t be sorry
I bought this t.v. after getting fed up with my Norcent LCD unit. I love this set! The picture is crystal clear from any angle. It’s super light, and pretty thin too. It was easy to hook up my DVD and Wii, and I have several ports to spare. It comes with a remote that can be used as a universal remote, which is great. The whole thing is just fantastic, and if you’re looking for a t.v. I would say go for this one…you won’t be disappointed!

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