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Sony KDL-23B4050 review

An unusual and powerful LCD with a few tricks up its sleeve

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-06-07June 7th 2008

Price at launch £370.00
MPN KDL23B4050
Dimensions 585 x 414 x 140
Weight (kg) 7.5
Aspect Controls 14:9, 16:9, 4:3
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 450
Comb Filter 3D Digital
Contrast Ratio 700:1
Digital Text Yes
Display Resolution 1366 x 768
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Power Consumption (Operational) 74
Power Consumption (Standby) 0.7
Remote Control Yes
Supported Format (Interlaced) 1080i, 576i
Supported Format (Progressive) 480p, 576p
Video Source NTSC, PAL, SECAM
720p/1080i Output Yes
Audio Output Power 10

Product Summary

KDL-23B4050

Price at launch

£370.00

For

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Strong picture performance

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Great quality audio

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Some good features

Against

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Pricier than many rivals

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Freeview pictures flawed in places

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