Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2

Price: $ - $

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No Clouds, Perfect Picture,04/29/07

Pros:

Picture Quality, Cabinet Design, Input Features

Cons:

Price

I purchased this TV for my mom who has macular degeneration. Within one hour of having it installed, my mom called to say she could see the clues on Wheels of Fortune for the first time in years. Subjectively that about sums it up.

Objectively, I spent a great deal of time researching sets from LCD to Plasma, and decided on this model after seeing it in person and comparing it to others at Best Buy and Circuit City. My short list boiled down to Samsung and Sony. The Sony XBR set was hands down the better picture but much more expensive. I am loyal to Sony after having 2 CRT sets over the past 20 years with the second still working. So I decided to go with the Sony.

My only hesitation was the mura effect "Clouding" issue. After much research, this is a software issue not a LCD issue. All new sets have the new software fix, and a fix is available for sets that have the mura effect. My set manufactured in November 2006 had the fix. No mura effect seen.

The picture quality is simply unbelievable. The design is great. I only wish the price was less as I do think you pay a premium for the Sony brand. However, I have no regrets and once again Sony has produced a great product.