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Sony KDL-40ZX1 review

Sony's 40" slims down for the high-end LCD world

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2009-05-21May 21st 2009

Price at launch £2,929.00
720p/1080i Output Yes
AV Connectivity 2-channel audio in, Component video in, Digital audio output, HDMI in, SCART (RGB) in, USB
Additional Features Wireless HD, Noise Reduction, White Balance Adjustment, Gamma Adjustment, Black Correction, Optional Stand with Built-in Speaker, External Multimedia Receiver/Tuner
Aspect Controls Multiple Aspect Ratio Support
Connectors 15-Pin D-Sub VGA
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Freeview Yes
Full HD Yes
HD Ready Yes
HDMI Ports 4
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
Remote Control Yes
Teletext Yes

Product Summary

KDL-40ZX1

Sony KDL-40ZX1

Price at launch

£2,929.00

For

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Well-connected external media box

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Sexy form factor

Against

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Edge-mounted LEDs don't offer the same contrast as rear-mounted LED back-lighting

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Some motion smearing

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Speakers only an optional extra

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