Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 - Review & Best Deals by Tiffany Brown

Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-46W5100 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Packed with innovative features, the 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 LCD HDTV incorporates HDTV performance into a slim and stylish design. Personalize your entertainment experience and access the latest news, weather, stocks and sports information with BRAVIA widgets. You can also stream on-demand entertainment including hit movies and TV shows with BRAVIA Internet video. The KDL-46W5100 provides a full high definition 1920 x 1080 resolution panel, as well as BRAVIA Internet capabilities for on-demand entertainment including music videos, TV shows and movies via your broadband. This model also sports an invisible speaker system and other specs such as BRAVIA Engine 3 video processing technology, a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and S-Master Digital Amplifier. Additionally, the KDL-46W5100 LCD HDTV comes with the BRAVIA Engine 3 for enhanced overall image detail and Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology for a crisp, more natural viewing experience while watching fast-paced scenes. Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 - Key Features The following are some of the key features you'll discover in this Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 LCD HDTV: 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920×1080)16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920×1080) accepts virtually any high definition video signal and renders it with optimum resolution, so you can take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc™ players and Sony® PlayStation®3 entertainment systems that can deliver 1080p content Motionflow™ 120Hz technologyEngineered for fast-action sports, movies and games, Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces blurriness and judder. Overall, motion is smoother, sharper, and more natural when watching your favorite HD content, DVDs, and even broadcast movies and prime-time programming BRAVIA™ Internet VideoWith BRAVIA Internet Video you can enjoy select premium and free on-demand entertainment directly to your HDTV. Use your in-home broadband connection and the BRAVIA HDTV remote control to access online video, music, and more content from over 20 providers including Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube™, Sports Illustrated, Sony Pictures, Sony Music, Slacker and Epicurious.com BRAVIA® Internet WidgetsPersonalize your viewing experience by selecting, positioning, and resizing widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV display. BRAVIA Internet Widgets are small applications that can be accessed with the touch of one button providing you with the latest in news, weather, stock info, and much more right on your Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 LCD HDTV. BRAVIA Engine™ 3 fully digital video processorBRAVIA Engine 3 is the newest fully digital video processor from Sony®. It uses a collection of enhanced algorithms to significantly reduce noise, enhance overall image detail, and optimize contrast so every scene produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images USB with photos, music, and videoConnect your compatible camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to the HDTV's USB input to view photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite MP3s. BRAVIA® W-series HDTVs also include MPEG2 video file support, so you can go straight from shooting video to screening it via USB DLNA® with photos, music, and videoCompliance with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows your Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 LCD HDTV to access digital photos, music, and video from DLNA-enabled PCs and other devices, so you can enjoy your memories with family and friends in the comfort of your living room instead of crowding around a PC Networked TV Guide® Interactive Program GuideSony® has integrated the TV Guide Interactive Program Guide into the exclusive Xross Media Bar™ user interface to deliver regularly updated program listings via your existing Internet connection - with no subscription fees or phone connection required HD input x 7Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony® PlayStation®3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment (all sold separately) and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. An HD combo input, which includes HD component and composite inputs, (1080/60p capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input2 (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility of using your HDTV as a computer monitor Xross Media Bar™ menu navigationThe award-winning Sony® Xross Media Bar user interface allows you easily navigate through your favorite photos, music, channels, and connected devices Favorites Menu functionThe Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and frequently used video inputs Scene SelectScene Select makes choosing the appropriate settings for the best HDTV experience easier than ever. Scene Select packages different picture and audio settings based on the type of content you want to view. For example, the "Sports" package configures the perfect picture and audio settings to make you feel like your right in the stadium. Other packages include "Cinema", "Photo", "Game", and "Music" BRAVIA® Link compatibilityBRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV's capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link6, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately) BRAVIA Sync™ capableBRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with the ability to control HDMI CEC-enabled Sony® Handycam® camcorders and Cybershot® digital still cameras using the HDTV's remote and an on-screen display ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAMA built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM delivers over-the-air digital TV and unencrypted HDTV broadcast signals, as well as traditional analog TV broadcasts Exceeds Energy Star 3.0 RequirementsThe Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 LCD HDTV exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by over 15% on Home Mode. In addition, they incorporate advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor® technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen