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Sony BRAVIA KDL40EX523 40-Inch 1080p LED HDTV with Integrated WiFi, Black

Sony BRAVIA KDL40EX523 40-Inch 1080p LED HDTV with Integrated WiFi, Black

Amazon Sales Rank: #221 in Home Theater Color: Black Brand: Sony Model: KDL40EX523 Dimensions: 23.12" h x 37.25" w x 1.66" l, 24.70 pounds Display size: 40 40-inch display with full HD (1080p) picture quality (1920 x 1080 native panel resolution) LED backlighting for incredible contrast, slim design, and energy efficiency Sony's X-Reality Engine sharpens images for a clear, vivid, life-like picture Wireless Internet TV for wide variety of streaming media and other Internet content Eco-friendly features including power-saving motion sensors

Internet-Ready Television Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast. Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications. Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision. Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center. January 2011Sony's 40-inch KDL-40EX523 offers brilliant Full HD (1080p) picture quality, with LED backlighting for superb contrast and an ultra-slim design. Sony technologies like X-Reality Engine further enhance your picture, and connectivity to your home network and Sony's Internet offerings (via built-in Wi-Fi) expand your entertainment options. On top of that, you can watch the carbon footprint with features like a motion sensor that turns off the set when you're not in the room. Brilliant Full HD picture quality, Internet connectivity, and a wealth of picture technologies. Click here for a larger image Connect to More Than Just HD Full HD 1080p Resolution Experience amazing Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution. Take full advantage of HD sources like Blu-ray Disc Players, Xbox or PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, and more via the 16:9 widescreen panel (1920 x 1080 native pixel resolution). Edge LED Backlighting Experience the next level of picture quality and contrast with Sony's Edge LED Backlighting. This technology sharpens image contrast, giving an amazingly crisp picture that you'll notice right away. In addition to being more energy efficient than other backlighting technoligies, this also allows for a slimmer, sleeker design. X-Reality Engine Enjoy a vivid, lifelike picture experience. Sony's X-Reality engine brings out the best by analyzing each scene so you see sharpened images, and high-contrast detail. Experience the next level of picture quality and contrast with Sony's Edge LED Backlighting. Access and share photos, videos and music on your TV by streaming them from compatible DLNA devices. Share your photos or listen to your favorite music via USB. Or use the built-in Wi-Fi for an easy home network connection. Presence Sensor Save energy when you're not around. This television's built-in motion sensor has the ability to scan the room and detect movement. If the sensor detects no movement, it automatically turns off the picture, leaving only sound. After more time and no movement, the TV turns itself off minimizing any unnecessary power draw. Internet Streaming & Connectivity Streaming MediaEnjoy Internet favorites on your television. In addition to Qriocity, watch hit movies with Netflix, popular TV shows on Hulu Plus, or user-generated video on YouTube. Or listen to personalized music on Pandora, and plenty more--enjoy a huge selection of Internet content at your fingertips. Skype ReadyEasily connect to family and friends live on your HDTV wherever they are with Skype! Enjoy free high definition Skype-to–Skype video calls from the comfort of your living room. Simply attach the Sony compact microphone/camera for Skype (required, sold separately) and see your friends on the big screen. Integrated Wi-FiConveniently stream entertainment straight from the Internet and from your home network using the built-in Wi-Fi. DLNA StreamingAccess and share photos, videos and music on your TV by streaming them from compatible DLNA devices like your PC, Playstation 3 system, network storage, etc. Navigation Made Easy Enjoy an easy-to-use menu that allows you to navigate additional content or adjust the picture settings while watching your favorite program. Faster Start-Up The Quick Start & Viewing feature enables this Sony television to go from 'OFF' to 'ON' 2-3 times faster than previous Sony televisions. Why wait for your entertainment? USB Input A handy USB port lets you share your photos on the big screen, or even listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device, and you're good to go. BRAVIA Sync Compatible If you've got other Sony devices in your home theater setup this will come in handy. Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA Sync compatible devices--including BRAVIA HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc Players, surround sound systems, Handycam camcorders, and Cyber-shot digital still cameras--all with one remote control. LightSensor Technology Enjoy customized picture brightness and save energy without lifting a finger. The built-in Light Sensor automatically adjusts the picture brightness based on the amount of light in the room. Get the best picture day or night, without any manual adjustments. KDL-40EX523 Select Specifications Video Screen Size (Diagonal): 40 Inches Display Type: LCD Backlight Type: Edge LED Resolution: Full HD 1080p Panel Frequency: 60Hz Tuner: Clear QAM/ATSC/NTSC Inputs HDMI: 4 (1 Side/3 Rear) Component Video (Y/PB/PR): 1 (Rear) Composite Video: 2 (1 Rear/1 Hybrid) USB 2.0 Ports: 2 (Side) RF Connection: 1 (Rear) Analog Audio Input: 2 (2 Rear) PC Input: DSub 1(Side), Mini 1(Rear) Ethernet 1 (Rear) (Plus Integrated Wi-Fi) Outputs Digital Audio Output: 1 (Rear) Analog Audio Output: 1 (Rear) Weight and Dimensions Dimensions (WxHxD): 37 1/4 x 23 1/8 x 1 2/3 Inches (37 1/4 x 24 3/8 x 9 7/8 Inches With Stand) Weight: 24.7 lbs. (31.8 lbs. with stand) What's in the Box Sony BRAVIA KDL-40EX523 40-Inch 1080p LED HDTV with Integrated WiFi, Remote Control (RM-YD063), Power Cable, Table Top Stand/Hardware, Documentation Sony 2011 HDTV Comparison Series: BX320 BX420 EX520 EX523 EX620 EX720 NX720 HX820 HX929 Models:22", 32"32", 40", 46"32", 40", 46"32", 40", 46"40", 46", 55"32", 40", 46", 55", 60"46", 55", 60"46", 55"46", 55" Panel Type LCD (CCFL) LCD (CCFL) Edge LED Edge LED Edge LED Edge LED Dynamic Edge LED Dynamic Edge LED Intelligent Peak LED HD 720p -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Full HD 1080p -- 3D Ready -- -- -- -- -- Video Processing BRAVIA Engine 3 BRAVIA Engine 3X-Reality EngineX-Reality EngineX-Reality EngineX-Reality EngineX-Reality Engine X-Reality PRO EngineX-Reality PRO Engine Motionflow -- -- -- --120Hz XR 240XR 240XR 480 XR 960 Presence Sensor---- With Face DetectionWith Face Detection LightSensor Internet Video -- -- Internet Widgets -- -- DLNA -- -- Wireless LAN -- -- Ready Integrated Ready Ready Integrated Integrated Integrated Ethernet -- -- HDMI 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Component (Y/Pb/Pr) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Composite A/V 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Digital Audio Output Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical PC (DSub) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 HDMI PC Input USB 2.0 Port 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 MP3 Playback JPEG Playback MPEG 1/2 Video Playback TV Guide Onscreen -- --

Customer feedback more useful 32 of 33 people found this review helpful. Good and could have been a major by M. Cohen This TV is very good and could have been greater if not for the Internet experience of shit. The form factor itself is quite nice, very thin, lightweight and sturdy with a thin frame. It sets very quickly and easily. The HD picture is stunning: beautiful color, very strong with very black blacks. But images are often blurred and washed SD SD makes it seem a little boring. My 3 year old 32 inch Sony SD is much better than that. The viewing angle is just fine. Looking ahead, the TV looks great. As you move to one side is rapidly degraded images. At first I thought the sound was below average. After adjusting the settings now sounds great. If you are a lover of music and still requires an amplifier with separate speakers. I have not had a problem with the rate of 60 Hz refresh. I think it could be something of a problem if I saw more sports, the Internet interface that is the weakness of this TV. I 40EX523 with built-in Wi-Fi. No need for a separate dongle. Load times for most Internet applications is very slow - much slower than my beloved Roku box. Netflix interface is very bad. You can not search and it is still difficult for many of the titles of the films on the screen because they are so small. Netflix sony picture is much worse than the Netflix Roku box. Colors on the Sony Netflix is ​​a bit washed out and the picture is not sharp. Sony picture on both Hulu and Amazon seems almost as good as the Roku. Weather interfaces for both Hulu and Amazon is much worse than the Roku. Crackle is not even worth using. It takes forever to load, then reload continue despite the high-speed Internet download. It's almost impossible to go back to where you left a movie. It works so bad that I'm surprised that Sony in the first place, the work better or get rid of it. I would recommend buying this TV without Internet connectivity (40EX520) and do not bother with the internet dongle heavily overpriced. Do yourself a favor and buy a Roku box for $ 79 and use it for streaming TV shows and movies. It is far superior to anything Sony has to offer on this TV. Sony engineers have to study the Roku box and the interface to learn and use to improve this offer Internet pathetic. That is not the Internet, it's really a very good TV, satisfactory. 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Loaded with features ... with room for improvement Dane A. Kantner In general this is a very good TV. It is very thin. One of the biggest draws for me, was built in Internet Apps. I would have returned a Vizio where nothing worked at all (literally fell from Pandora TV) and got it. That's much better. I tested a few other TV App Internet and the speed of the Sony one is probably faster than I go as far as navigation and the menu is designed to look good. For some people it might almost too many functions. The Pandora app works well. There is much room for improvement, as it is actually designed (there are color codes in the menu, and connect them with a function - jump - why not a partner with a thumbs up, thumbs down, etc.). Not a good visual effects. But it works, what it is - playing music. The tips Qriocity video did not work. I've never played anything about them or even play a selection of articles seen. I do not know what's going on, but I understand that Sony has recently hacked and completely stopped the service so far. It can not be there. The Amazon on-demand streaming works very well and is of high quality. If you are a member of Amazon Prime is a fairly large selection of titles that become free when you authenticate with your main account (the entire series.

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