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The XBR8 line from Sony is their flagship LCD television released in 2008 and is the first TV from Sony to feature an LED backlighting system. For more information refer to the full XBR8 Series report.
MSRP $6,199.00
Release date September, 2008
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Specs
- 1080p native resolution
- 120Hz mode
- 10-bit panel, 10-bit processing
- DLNA support
- 24p True Cinema
- Bravia Engine 2 Pro
- Advanced Contrast Enhancer Pro with local dimming
- Inputs: 4xHDMI 1.3, 2xComponent, Composite
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Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8
• Sony Bravia XBR KDL-55XBR8 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV
• Bravia XBR KDL55XBR8 55" LCD TV
UPC: 027242739055
EAN: 027242739055
MPN: KDL55XBR8
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MSRP $10,999.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- 1080p, 10-bit panel
- LED backlighting improves contrast ratio, power consumption, on-hours lifetime
- Ultra Thin Less then 2.5" Depth
Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8
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Sharp AQUOS LC-52XS1U-S
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MSRP $4,199.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- LED backlighting is cooler, produces better contrast and uses lest power
- very fast 4ms response time
- 1080p, 120Hz
- large number of inputs
Cons
- very expensive
- not the most attractive TV
Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8
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Samsung LN55A950
Reviews
February 24, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- extremely large LCD TV
- top of the line model
- LED backlighting
- 1080p, 120Hz
- 10-bit panel, 10-bit processing
- attractive, non-distracting bezel
Cons
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Pros
- extremely large LCD TV
- top of the line model
- LED backlighting
- 1080p, 120Hz
- 10-bit panel, 10-bit processing
- attractive, non-distracting bezel
Cons
- no PC inputs
- extremely expensive
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This product is also known as:
KDL, 55, XBR, 8, KDL55, 55XBR, XBR8, KDL55XBR, 55XBR8, KDL55XBR8
