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Introducing the new Sony Bravia 40W2000 U 40" LCD TV - Features Bravia W-Series styling in conjunction with a full HD resolution 1920x1080 LCD panel.

Featuring twin tuners - both analogue and Freeview digital - 1920 x 1080 resolution and two HDMI inputs, the Sony is as well specified as anything on test.

Then get the 40W2000 into action, and the real fun starts. The off-air picture from the analogue tuner is the first to make a good impression: more solid and clear than most rivals, it presents a fine balance of stability and vivid colours. And the 40W2000 digital TV picture is even better.

40W2000 Reviews

I purchased this Sony 40W2000 TV from another site as for once Amazon was not the cheapest. Like many others I have spent months saving up for and reviewing 1080p TVs and it came down to this Sony and the Samsung LE40M87. Having seen both in stores, I could not tell the difference - they are both awesome running from HD sources.

I finally chose the Sony 40W2000 as it is (apparently) easier to set up out of the box, is better at handling normal (SD) transmissions and did not suffer from the reflection problem inherent with the Samsung's glossy back finish. There is a small risk of clouding or backlight bleed with the Sony under certain low light conditions, but the Sony website has some setting adjustments to mitigate this.

When I finally bought it last Thursday (it was delivered on the Friday!) true to form the 40W2000 TV worked straight away and the picture is truly stunning when running from HD sources. With Sky HD (1080i) you forget you are watching a TV and instead believe you are looking though a crystal clear window, the images are so sharp and vivid. With Blu-ray (via PS3 - full 1080p) then expect to be shocked and awed at the detail and colours. That experience is best savoured with a Dolby Dig / DTS sound system.

I may be lucky as I have no sign of the clouding problem mentioned by other owners, in fact the blacks are like velvet, deep enough to dive into - a real surprise given the dominance of plasma screens in this area.

Normal (SD) TV is also handled extremely well - another area where HD TVs can let you down. I have not noticed any difference or drop over my old CRT. But hey, who wants to watch SD anyway when HD is sooooo much better!

The 40W2000 2 HDMI connectors cater for the current HD sources, although there are another 5 external inputs for when you need them!

I upgraded from 32" CRT to this 40" LCD flat screen but although is stands a little higher it does not take up any more room due to speakers being mounted below the display. If fact you gain room as you can move it closer to the wall.

The standard TV sound is a little flat, but this can be improved by using the 40W2000 'surround sound' effect option pushing the sound out and forwards - much better.

Overall, for the money (just over £900) this 40W2000 True HD TV is breathtaking, as my open mouthed friends will confess.

Review from Amazon UK

40W2000 Reviews #2

This 40W2000 is the king of flat screen TVs.

I have owned and also experimented with many LCDs and Plasmas, too often being disappointed by the picture especially for off-air broadcast material.

Since 80 percent of my viewing is normal TV, it was imperative to own a LCD that was smooth to watch.

Well, the KDL 40W2000 is the closest you get to perfection at this size of screen.

If you put any HD material (I own a PS3), for example a well transferred Blu Ray will simply blow you mind away.

Normal upscaled DVD looks good as do games.

It's a superb TV.... the only thing is the sound, it's not bad but I am now considering buying a HD upscaling AV receiver, like the new Onkyo range...

Review from Amazon UK

40W2000 Reviews #3

The 40W2000 HD picture is fantastic.

The brightness of the backlight goes through you're eyes and hits your brain giving you a hit of colour and light.
These points as well as top reviews i read sold me on this tv. I was also confident in buying with sony.

So I get home and start to live with the tv. First of all the clouding started to concern me. I think its also refered to as light bleeding from the backlight. You have to see this 40W2000 to understand it really. On a blank screen there is a smoggy effect that prevents you having a completely solid clear black screen. This is an issue. When I turn mine on the smog tends to move about over time. The set boasts a good selecton of settings which when adjusted can make the clouding less noticeable. I have heard that the cloud is different from set to set. some being better or worse.

When watching dark screnes particulary from sd dvd or freeview I dont think you get a that deep black that you want. One might say it is closer to dark grey. This is native to LCD technology at the moment perhaps. The dark black creation on the 40W2000 "W" bravia model is a vast improvement on the "S" bravia model. Which can almost make dark scenes unwatchable. I think CRT and Plasma technolgy can create a better black scenes and more depth. But the high res 1080p this tv has comes at a much higher price with plasmas at the moment.

The 40W2000 set is so bright with great colour creation that it is a joy to watch. Its so bright its almost like sitting in front of a SAD therapy light box. Having this massive brightness would appear to be a blessing and a curse. The bright scenes are joyous and engaging and the dark scenes are too bright and grey.

Another point to mention is the integrety of the picture doesn't stay solid when viewed from the sides or above. You really need to be right in front of it to get the full picture.

Anyway I think this 40W2000 tv was made for high def material. Plug a PS3 into it and its great with the bluray discs. Games and movies in HD are mindblowing! 1080p res really is fantastic.

Recently a buzzing noise has appeared from the back of the 40W2000 tv. It appears to be intermittent. Thats quite annoying. I hope it goes away. It changes frequency when you adjusts the settings.

Any way i have a five year gaurantee so I might end up swapping it for a plasma! Who knows. The panasonic plasmas looks cool. If I had the space and could afford it I would have an LCD and a plasma. That would be Sweet.

Review from Amazon UK

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