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Sony KDL-40E4000 review

Slightly gimmicky LCD redeemed by great HD performance

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-04-27April 27th 2009

Price at launch £1,000.00
Full HD Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
HD Ready Yes
1080p Output Yes
Weight (kg) 22
Dimensions 1006 x 695 x 283
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178
Features Contrast Ratio: 33,000:1
Speakers 2 x 10W
Connectivity 2 x SCART, Component Video, Composite Video, HDMI, Optical Digital Output, RF Antenna Input, VGA
HDMI Ports 3
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
1080p/24 Output Yes
Viewing Angle (Horizontal) 178
Additional Features XrossMediaBar (XMB) interface
Freeview Yes
Colour White

Product Summary

KDL-40E4000

Sony KDL-40E4000

Price at launch

£1,000.00

For

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Realistic colour

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User interface

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Hi-def detail

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Smooth motion

Against

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Expensive colour options

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Underwhelming audio

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Forced contrast

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