Apr 30, 2010 06:22 PM
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I have always seen Sony as THE electronics giant. I've always viewed them as the ULTIMATE when it comes to home entertainment; if I saw a Sony TV sitting in somebody's living room then I knew they had style. Over the years, I have learned that Sony aren't the be-all and end-all that I previously thought they were. But when I saw the Sony KDL40V4000 on , all those childish thoughts came flooding back to me and I thought "I could own a Sony!"
The 40V4000 itself is a fine looking TV. Not quite as sexy as my previous Samsung TV, but although it looks a bit less 'funky', it retains that Sony class and sophistication that you associate with the company. The design is simple and minimalist, which exactly suits my needs. For design, I would give it a strong 8/10.
As for connections, the Sony offers all you'll need and more. 3 HDMI inputs, component, 2 SCARTs and separate audio input.At the moment, I have my Blu Ray player plugged in to HDMI slot 1, Sky HD in HDMI slot 2, while HDMI slot 3 remains empty and probably will do for the foreseeable future as I have no clue what other device I could buy to permanently fill this hole. (Actually, this would be useful if you own a PS3 (but then again, you wouldn't need a Blu-ray player then) or it could be used to plug in a HD camcorder to instantly view your HD footage.) So, you'll never need any splutters or additional connections. 10/10.
All important in the world of TV is the picture quality, which I must say is magnificent on this TV. When considering a 40 inch LCD TV, you must understand that when the picture is blown up to that size, it is not going to retain all its quality. But, sitting 7 or 8 feet away from the TV, this Sony's SD picture still looks good. But when we get to HD content; THAT's when it gets out of this world. Sky HD looks absolutely magnificent, with vivid colours, defined edges and a depth that almost makes the people jump out of the screen. Sky HD is only broadcast in 1080i, where as Blu-ray discs are shown in 1080p (the ultimate form of HD at the moment, which is capable of showing). Blu-rays look magnificent and really prove what HD is all about. 9/10.
As for the sound, I would say that it is far better than my previous Samsung HDTV. The virtual dolby surround sound makes the need for a home cinema system redundant; yes, it's THAT good. 10/10. The only bad point that I could possibly think of against this TV is that sometimes there is a bit of motion blur when watching football, or other fast moving sports. However, this is not devastating and doesn't take away from the enjoyment of the sport at all.
Overall, the Sony is a magnificent television and I will certainly be buying a Sony TV again in the future.
