Sony BRAVIA KDL55HX800 55-Inch 3D-Ready LED HDTV Review

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Sony BRAVIA KDL55HX800 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D-Ready LED HDTV, Black

Brand : Sony Model : KDL55HX800

Overall Rating 4.0/5:

Technical

55-inch Dynamic Edge LED-backlit HDTV with Full HD 1080p resolution; ready for you to enjoy 3D movies, sports and videogames with optional accessories
Motionflow 240Hz technology for smoothest motion in fast action sports and games; BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
Wi-Fi ready (with optional dongle); access to BRAVIA Internet video; USB port for photos, music and video playback
Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output
Includes removable stand; measures 50.4 x 31.5 x 13.8 inches with stand

Description from manufactory

Superior image quality with the experience HX800 Sony BRAVIA Series LCD HDTV with 3D. Enjoy sharp contrast to the edge of the Dynamic LED backlight, the most brilliant, crisp images and fluid motion and crisp for as long as your Internet connection and transmit the widest variety of online entertainment. Add the sender Sync Sony and enjoy 3D movies, sports and video games in full 1080p HD quality personal content or convert 2D images to 3D at the touch of a button on the remote control.

All BRAVIA 3D are supported by a growing variety of 3D content, including the latest Hollywood movies on Blu-ray 3D, sports, music, natural history and entertainment 3D new cable channels and satellite, including 3D games such as WipEout HD, and MotorStorm Pacific Rift on PlayStation 3.

Enjoy incredible contrast and brilliant images and sharp details on board with Dynamic LED backlighting to see a smooth motion during fast action scenes with Motionflow 240Hz PRO technology. Edge LED backlit HDTV is also more environmentally friendly because they consume less power than conventional LCD TVs and do not contain mercury. Deep Black Panel technology also offers an incredible contrast and reflections to a minimum. Finally, the processor BRAVIA Engine video produces more than 3, life as an image of high contrast and color.

Beyond the planned program and connect to the Internet to spread the field a wide range of films, television shows and music videos from Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Slacker, and more. You can also add a Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately) to connect wirelessly to your home network and Internet access without the clutter of unsightly cables. Other features include 6 HD inputs (4 HDMI, 2 component), a USB port for photos, music and video playback on the TV, an Ethernet port (cable network), and compatible with VESA wall mount. [...]

Connections

HDMI: 4 (2 side, 2 rear; HDMI PC input capability)
Component: 2 (1 side, 1 rear)
Composite A/V: 2 (1 side, 1 rear shared with component)
Ethernet: 1
RF: 1 (rear)
USB 2.0: 1 (side)
PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 (side)
Analog audio inputs: 3 (2 side, 1 rear)
Digital audio output: 1 optical

Reviews

And great TV. Right out of the box, setup was easy and the picture is perfect, at least for my family and friends tastes. The only drawback I can find is that it is not clear that the wireless card is required for the network must be a Sony. I spent a lot of unnecessary time trying to run a generic wireless adapter and after calling Sony support has been informed that Sony should be referred to the adapter. After all that I decided to hard router.Sony son said he amended to clarify that in the literature.

I had the TV almost a month. I have not gotten to play with color or anything else on the disc. I tried the 3D is very good, but I have not seen much. I had no problems is always on. Of course, you must have active 3D glasses. I tried a new flat screen for at least a year. I think my answer would be the technical criteria for what seemed like a very good price, and I could not be happier. Try it, you'll love.

I have owned several Sony TVs over the years. This is by far the finest television I have ever owned. The mind blowing rich colors, blacks blacks, and clarity. Usability and excellent durability. Mate with this radical position of Z-Line Vitoria Flat Panel TV media and you have a system that matches anything on the market today. I have no dog in this race .. I am not an employee of Sony and never write reviews on Amazon, but you must take one of these before they sell out (which is the last model year, which has no impact on quality. In fact, my product was in March 2011 in re "is probably still the line for both parts of this unit off.)

The only thing that makes this unit does not have WiFi built in. It requires an Ethernet cable (10 Base T or 100) or USB port hardware key for Sony. Are curiously not support all wired Ethernet to wireless access points that I know of. A small price to pay for such great television. BTW ... make sure you buy the adapter kit 3D. My wife and I were both swept away by the quality. A couple of times in Alice in Wonderland, my wife thought that things are moving in our living room! That good ...