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Sony KDL-46W3000 review

Despite its titanic feature count, this 46in LCD TV is sunk by unwelcome noise

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2008-08-10August 10th 2008

Price at launch £1,990.00
MPN KDL46W3000
Colour Black
Dimensions 1140 x 122 x 734
Weight (kg) 29
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 500
Clock Yes
Connectivity 3.5mm Headphone Jack, CAM Slot, Component Video, Composite Video, HDMI, PC Input, RF Antenna Input, RGB Scart, S-video, Stereo Audio
Contrast Ratio 16000:1
Digital Text Yes
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Freeview Yes
Full HD Yes
HD Ready Yes
Memory Card Compatibility PC Card
No of Scart Connectors 2
Parental Lock Yes
Power Consumption (Operational) 295
Progressive Scan 1080p Compatible
Remote Control Yes
Sound Output Modes Dolby Digital, Nicam Stereo, Surround Sound
Speaker Details 2x right/left channel speaker - built-in - 11 Watt, S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
Supported Format (Interlaced) 1080i, 480i (SDTV), 576i
Supported Format (Progressive) 1080p, 480p, 576p, 720p
Tuner Yes
Video Source NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Wall Mount Yes
Widescreen Yes
Native Resolution (horizontal pixels) 1920
Native Resolution (vertical pixels) 1080
1080p Output Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
PC (VGA) Ports 1
HDMI Ports 3
Audio Output Power 22
Display Size 46
Display Technology LCD
Display Type TFT Active Matrix
LCD Progressive Scan Yes
Panel Type Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Component 1
Flatscreen Yes

Product Summary

KDL-46W3000

Sony KDL-46W3000

Price at launch

£1,990.00

For

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Vibrant colours

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Excellent audio quality

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Wealth of connections

Against

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Motion smearing

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High price

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