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Sony Bravia KDL-32M4000

The M4000 series of LCD televisions comprise Sony's entry level offering in their 2008 lineup of TVs and feature a 720p native resolution. For more information refer to the Sony M4000 Series report.

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Sony Bravia KDL-32M4000
MSRP $799.00
Release date April, 2008
Brand Sony
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ProSCORE
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Pros:
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includes PC inputs (VGA and DVI)
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wide variety of inputs found on larger more expensive TVs
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perfect design for a kitchen
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only 1 HDMI input could be an issue
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more expensive than other 32" 720p TVs
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Specs

  • 32" screen
  • 720p native resolution
  • Bravia processing engine
  • Inputs: 1xHDMI, 2xComponent, 1xVGA, 1xDVI, S-Video, Compsite

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Sony Bravia KDL-32M4000

• Sony Bravia M-Series KDL-32M4000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

• BRAVIA KDL-32M4000 32" LCD TV

UPC: 027242737983

EAN: 027242737983

MPN: KDL-32M4000

Sony Bravia KDL-32M4000 | White

• KDL32M4000/W White 32-Inch BRAVIA M Series LCD HDTV

UPC: 027242739680

MPN: KDL32M4000W

Sony Bravia KDL-32M4000 | Black

• SONY KDL32M4000/91 32"" 720P HOSPITAL

UPC: 027242248861

MPN: KDL32M400091

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Comments

1.  avatar JoelDoyle said:

I love the fact that it is huge! It looked really good on display in Best Buy, but there are some things about it that I don't understand:

a. I use it with my computer. I have an ATI x850 AGP card(somewhat outdated) in XP, and the signal is coming from one of those DVI(PC) to HDMI(HDMI 1 on the Sony) cables  and for some reason the visible area is about 1/4" too far to the right so that it's getting cut off. Meanwhile there is an extra 1/4" on the left that is not getting used. Annoying but picky, I know.

b. I had to do a decent bit of tweaking to get the the Sony from zooming in automatically on the HDMI input, so that the entire visible area would fit on the screen.

c. There is some weird automatic setting that makes the brightness fluctuate depending on the HDMI input being received by the TV. I, for the life of me can't figure out how to turn it off. I've been through all the menu settings! It's really annoying when I'm watching a DVD on my computer because it never makes it brighter, it always DIMs the picture.

Sep 10, 2008 3:11pm
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November 17, 2008
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3 pros
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Pros

  • includes PC inputs (VGA and DVI)
  • wide variety of inputs found on larger more expensive TVs
  • perfect design for a kitchen

Cons

  • only 1 HDMI input could be an issue
  • more expensive than other 32" 720p TVs

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February 18, 2009
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  • includes PC inputs (VGA and DVI)
  • wide variety of inputs found on larger more expensive TVs
  • perfect design for a kitchen

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