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Sony Bravia KDL-40Z4100

The Z-series by Sony is their high end LCD televisions that replace the XBR series as the top of Sony's line. For more information refer to the Sony Z series report.

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Sony Bravia KDL-40Z4100
MSRP $1,999.99
Release date May, 2008
Brand Sony
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Pros & Cons

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10bit display, 10bit processing
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Bravia Engine 2
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Details

Specifications

  • 40" screen
  • 1080p native resolution
  • 120Hz mode
  • 10-Bit Display
  • USB port for accessing digital content
  • thin bezel, and "ultra-thin" cabinet depth
  • Bravia Engine 2 for 120Hz motion processing
  • x.v.Color
  • DLNA compliant
  • Inputs: 4 x HDMI 1.3, 2 x Component, Composite

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Buy It

Sony Bravia KDL-40Z4100 | Silver

• Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-40Z4100/S 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Silver

• BRAVIA Z Series KDL40Z4100/S 40" LCD TV

UPC: 027242736634

EAN: 027242736634

MPN: KDL-40Z4100/S

Sony Bravia KDL-40Z4100 | Black

• Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-40Z4100/B 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black

• BRAVIA KDL-40Z4100/B 40" LCD TV

UPC: 027242736641

EAN: 027242736641

MPN: KDL-40Z4100/B

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Pros
  • 1080p, 120Hz, fast 4ms response time, high 40,000:1 contrast ratio
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Cons
  • Ethernet feature is a gimmick
ProSCORE
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Cons
  • no dedicated PC inputs
ProSCORE
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Pros
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Cons
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Comments

1.  avatar dubby said:

I have a 40" Sony XBR5, now that I want to add my second LCD HD TV, I would like to know when the New Z series of Sony's HD LCD TV's are going to be out and how much are they going to cost.
Apr 06, 2008 6:23pm
2.  avatar cloudstrife13 said:

Rumor is the KDL-40Z4100 is to release sometime in the next 40 days. Rumored price for the 40" is $1999.99

Dynamic Contrast Ratio is rumored to be 30,000:1 while Contrast Ratio is suppose to be 3,000:1 meaning it's better then the XBR4 and XBR5
Apr 07, 2008 4:18pm
3.  avatar Omar said:

The street date for the new Bravias is April, looking at releases by other manufacturers it looks like there's about a month between the "release date" and when the TV starts showing up in stores. So the 40 days sounds about right.
Apr 07, 2008 4:23pm
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cloudstrife13

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April 7, 2008
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 1080p
  • 120Hz motion flow
  • 10bit display, 10bit processing
  • Bravia Engine 2

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"Rumor is the KDL-40Z4100 is to release sometime in the next 40 days. Rumored price for the 40" is $1999.99

Dynamic Contrast Ratio is rumored to be 30,000:1 while Contrast Ratio is suppose to be 3,000:1 meaning it's better then the XBR4 and XBR5"

Competitors

cloudstrife13 prefers Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800U over Sony Bravia KDL-40Z4100
cloudstrife13 prefers Sony Bravia KDL-40Z4100 over Samsung LN40A650, Toshiba Cinema Regza 40XF550U
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Geoff

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June 21, 2009
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ProSCORE
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4 pros
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Pros

  • 1080p
  • 120Hz motion flow
  • 10bit display, 10bit processing
  • Bravia Engine 2

Cons

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robertxhu

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December 4, 2008
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Pros

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Cons

  • Do not buy this TV if you try to connect ypur computer to it.

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KDL, 40, Z, 4100, KDL40, 40Z, Z4100, KDL40Z, 40Z4100, KDL40Z4100