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| 43.12 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.37 inches | | Product Height:
| 27.37 inches | | Product Weight:
| 45.6 pounds | | Package Length:
| 52.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 32.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 61.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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| | | | Description: | | Enjoy the latest in HDTV performance with the Sony BRAVIA Z-Series, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video capabilities, that let you view select on-demand movies and TV shows and listen to music and more, and even lets you personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen. | | | Features: | |
• 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
• BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
• Motionflow 240Hz
• BRAVIA Internet Video/Widgets
• XMB w/ enhanced 3D Favorites Menu
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 Sony Bravia Z KDL-46Z5100 46" LCD TVFeb 17, 2010
After much research and debate, we decided to purchase the Sony Bravia Z KDL-46Z5100 46" 240 HZ LCD TV through Amazon. We went with Vann's. The TV arrived several days ahead of schedule (Vann's did their part) but we ended up having to wait an additional day for delivery because the Fed Ex driver obviously did not want to deliver this big, bulky box on a wet, extremely windy, stormy day. I waited home all day the day the TV was to be delivered because of the signature requirement for the delivery, only to find at the very end of the day that the driver had arrived at 8:30 that morning, had failed to ring the front door bell and had instead gone to a garage side door (with no bell) and left an attempted delivery notice which proceeded to blow off the door and fortunately land on the porch and stick in the wet snowy slush. If you could see our house you would understand that this choice was an obvious choice to avoid delivery (down a steep driveway and off to the side of the garage when the driver easily could have walked from his truck staight to the front door). I called to reschedule delivery for the next day but was unable to do so because the postage they use with the "free shipping" does not allow you to schedule a delivery time. The following day thinking that they would deliver around the same time of day I was prepared for them in the early AM with a note on the side entrance instucting them to use the front door and to please ring the bell. I again waited the entire day, the TV finally arrived at the very end of the day. Upon arrival, the box was in bad shape, very dirty, torn and water damaged. My heart sank but upon opening the box I discovered that there was a box within a box and the original packing box was in perfect condition! Yeah!
I wasted two work days waiting for the "free shipment" so my advise would be to pay the shipping cost for an upgrade so that you can schedule your shipment delivery time unless you or someone else is home anyway. My lost time was worth much more than the added cost of shipping. Another thing they don't tell you is that Fed Ex and UPS are not supposed to allow you to open a package until you have signed for it. You are told to inspect the package BEFORE you sign, checking for obvious damage and to refuse the shipment if you feel that it is damaged. I got a good driver who bent the rules for me because the box was in such poor condition but you can't count on getting one of the "nice" guys. If I had refused delivery based on the exterior condition of the box, I would have sent back a perfectly good TV and I would have been without my new set for a much longer period of time.
That all having been said, we LOVE the TV! It was a great choice. We were planning to buy a sound system for it but feel that we do not need it. The sound is great. We've been watching the Winter Olympics this week and I have to say, this TV is the next best thing to being in Vancouver! And..we're much warmer!
We were worried that the 46" size would be too large for our very small cozy den but decided to go with it anyway because everyone told us "bigger is better." Absolutely correct! Because it is so thin, it actually takes up much less space in the room than our older model Sony 27" TV did. The room looks larger and roomier! And we have our own personal movie theater. The colors are vibrant and great, the blacks are good and there is no blurring.
We hooked it up ourselves (just us girls) using a Mediabridge Ultra Series HDMI cable that we also ordered from Amazon for $10.00. Much cheaper than the $100.00 Monster cable that we originally purchased and returned to Best Buy. The hookup was simple and the picture is great!
We definitely recommend this TV! A great set for the price.
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Sony KDL46Z5100Feb 16, 2010
I bought the Sony KDL46Z5100 after doing a fair amount of research and having already owned a Sony 46" XBR4 which has incredible picture quality at 120Hz. The unit comes packaged well from Sony and the pedestal is easily installed on the bottom of the unit. This TV is much lighter than the XBR4 and I was able to tackle assembly by myself. It was so easy to set this TV up and I hooked it up to an Onkyo Surround Sound system and Sony Blu-Ray BDP-N460 (this is the unit that lets you connect to the internet through your LAN) player. Within minutes I was up and running with NetFlix watching a movie. The color on this TV is fantastic. I watched a few games to see the difference that 240Hz makes - and it makes a huge difference and you can also change the settings on the TV. Everything is crystal clear and super sharp and there is no blurring that I could notice on fast moving images! There are plenty of jacks on this unit including the nice feature of a LAN Ethernet connection. This is nice if you don't have the capabilities of hooking up to the internet through a Blu-Ray player that has the network features. As part of the setup on the TV you are asked if you want to connect to the home network.
There is a firmware download available for this TV from the Sony website. You can download the 30MB file to your computer and copy it on a USB flashdrive. Although I didn't see any reason to do the firmware upgrade I decided to do it anyway. I downloaded the file from the Sony support site on the Internet and then copied the file to a Sony MicroVault USB flash drive and then popped it in the back of the TV. Almost immediately, the TV recognized the file and provided step by step instructions for the upgrade. It took a total of about 3 minutes to load the file and the TV went on and off about three times with warning screens not to be concerned about the turning on and off. After that, the TV stated the upgrade was done and I was back to watching a great picture. I was told that Sony will also send you the firmware upgrade on a USB device if you don't have a USB drive.
The remote was larger than I expected and has every button imaginable on it. It has a lighted feature which I thought was great so you could see the buttons in dim light. Because the TV is large, if you intend on using the pedestal with the TV, it is recommended that you secure the TV to the stand or wall. I put straps around the base to secure it to the stand that supports the weight of the TV so that children don't accidentally tip the TV over. I bought a set of straps (Velcro with Buckle) at Home Depot for about $5 which I used on another LCD TV with great results. In fact, they worked great and better than some other products advertised over the Internet. They secured the TV firmly in place to avoid any tip overs.
The TV looks great in the gloss piano black and is slimmer than the older model Sony LCD TV's. I hope to have the TV for a long time.
 Very Good valueFeb 05, 2010
This is a great TV. The picture quality is great right out of the box and even better after some adjustments. The low profile design, while not quite as slim as the newest offerings from Samsung, is still very slim without paying a huge premium. This TV has a bigger screen than my previous 42" Panasonic plasma but actually feels smaller in the room. The TV works well with my other Bravia components.
CONS: This TV didn't get 5 stars mainly for nitpicky reasons. First, while the Amazon VOD feature is great, I don't really see the point of the sluggish widgets. I'm not really sure that the online features are worth the price premium. The TV's sound, while OK, is not great. There is only one HDMI jack on the back, the rest are on the side. While this is convenient, it can be ugly. Finally, this TV will not allow the Sony Soundbars to mount on the stand. Soundbars will mount to the W Series and XBR Series but not Z Series.
Overall though, despite these minor flaws, I highly recommend this TV.
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 A disappointed experiementFeb 01, 2010
I bought lots of things from Amazon in the past and had been always satisfied with the products and service, but buying this Sony TV was an unhappy experience. The first TV came with cracked screen and the replacement was with faded color. Amazon service was still good when I returned the 2 TVs.
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Great TV... IF You Get The Right Manufacture DateJan 31, 2010
Go for the Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-46XBR9 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV, Black - I wish I would have. The price difference is negligible now compared to when I purchased my 46Z. With the XBR9 you get better built in sound, better backlight technology, and the speakers are hidden - taking an inch of the height of the bezel/TV. Not to mention you might be less likely to get the flashlight effect and uneven backlight that I did.
Luckily in this case I didn't purchase from Amazon; (1) I had a special deal and (2)having to return 2 units to - you know who: 'blue' - was a hassle but getting three shipped from Amazon would have been more frustrating.
So here is my review for the 46" Z - the third one I tried.
The Bravia LCD TV Z series are far superior to others in similar class and price range. Sony has provided some fantastic features in this model; in fact, most of the specs are identical to the XBR9s!
With the Bravia Engine 3 processor and Motionflow 240Hz refresh rate, fast panning and action scenes are rendered smooth and clean. The exceptional contrast ratio and real time enhancer provide detail in the darkest shadows and deep blacks that rival plasma screens. Coupled with the ambient light sensor which automatically adjusts the contrast and brightness levels to deliver a great picture in any lighting.
The award-winning XROSS media bar is the easiest, most user-friendly menu navigation available on any TV. For a unit with so many features the XROSS is essential for finding content and configurations with ease. If you have ever used a PS3, the Bravia menus will be very familiar to you, If not, you needn't worry about navigating the TVs functions as XROSS is very intuitive and easy to master.
Sony's Bravia link makes one button viewing a reality (when using compatible Sony components); want to watch a DVD or Blu-Ray? Just insert the disc in a Sony player and the TV as well as A/V receiver will power on, tune to the correct input, and adjust the audio and screen settings for optimal movie viewing.
The included remote will automatically and seamlessly control all of your Bravia Link devices (Blu-Ray, DVD, Home theater surround, PS3, HD radio, and A/V receiver)
The Bravia's ethernet port is your doorway to unlimited entertainment and painless firmware updates. Provided with the Sony W, Z and XBR series is access to free and subscription based streaming content not available on other TVs.
-Free, [...] streaming radio without interruptions.
-Exclusive free Sony content including trailers, videos and music - currently featuring a collection of full length, high quality, classic music videos by Michael Jackson.
-Amazon video on demand service in HD. IMO much better than pay-per-view.
-Netflix streaming HD video- although doesn't currently support search and is limited to your "watch Instantly" queue.
-Youtube, eHow.com, epicurious.com, and several other built in widgets to access online content and rss feeds.
I have always been a Sony devotee, so I am a bit biased and stuck with this model (2 exchanges to get a defect free screen) when most buyers would have changed brands.
I must admit that I was rather particular in my expectations for the video quality. Most people would not even notice what I called defects in this model - I am a photographer and graphic designer so I have a trained eye for visual appearance and very picky about how a display performs. The actual problem that I encountered has been documented in several Sony and Samsung models but is common to all LCD screens as far as I can tell.
I spent a lot of time and energy unpacking, mounting, configuring, tweaking, contacting Sony support and ultimately repackaging 2 units for return/exchange. I guess the adage, third times' a charm applied in my case.
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