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(based on 26 ratings)
Brand: Sony
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Sony 40" BRAVIA 1080p LCD HDTV - KDL40V2500/ BRAVIA Engine Full Digital Video Processor/ Full HD 1080/ 1920 x 1080 Panel Resolution/ Live Color Creation System/ HDMI And PC Connectivity/ ATSC Tuner/ Remote Control/ Bottom Speaker Design/ Black Finish
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 26 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

How long have you owned it:
A month or less(9)
Pros:
Attractive(22), Easy to set up(21), Good connection options(6), Good resolution(11), Great picture quality(25)
Best Uses:
Home(23), Movies(14), Video(9)
Describe Yourself:
Practical(6), Professional(6), Tech savvy(9)
 
sony bravia 40 in
By diane couch potatoeVerified Purchaser from hudson, fl on 4/3/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Couch Potato
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

[...] great price

Service & Delivery comments:

great

 
Great HD TV
By Sandman 54 from chicago il on 3/4/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Resolution, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

Sony should have made the tv and dvd imputs number 1 and number 2.You have to scroll down the imput mode to number 6 or 7 to get the tv or dvd picture. Dont know why they made the hdmi inputs for the tv and dvd at those high numbers

 
Sony lives up to its name.
By JTVerified Purchaser from Clarksdale, MS on 2/28/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

We have this tv in our bedroom. We enjoy it and I also enjoy playing my video game on it. It almost looks real.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent Choice
By gmooneyVerified Purchaser from Bardstown, KY on 2/13/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare
Cons:
Control buttons on top, Poor Connection Options
Best Uses:
Home, Movies, Video
Describe Yourself:
Professional, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

The set up was a breeze. The picture quality is truly unbelievable. I researched for about a month before choosing the Sony and I'm very happy with my choice. The tv controls on the tv should be on the side and not on top, this is my only complaint. The sound is very true to the ear.

Service & Delivery comments:

ABT's customer service was great. This was the first time to work with them, they are true professionals in all aspects. I will be purchasing the Sony Blue Ray Disk player from them next. Delivery was prompt and on time.

 
I definitely recommend this TV
By JaninaVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 2/7/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

Phenomenal picture
great sound

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
new tv
By j and k in tucsonVerified Purchaser from Tucson, Arizona on 1/15/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Resolution
Cons:
Controls on top
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

great bedroom tv

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great HDTV!!!
By SBCliffVerified Purchaser from South Bend, IN on 1/4/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare
Best Uses:
Home, Movies
Describe Yourself:
Professional, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

Very attractive - the only problem has been with the local cable company;

 
Excellent Quality
By Video HeadVerified Purchaser from Pacific Northwest on 1/2/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

Exceptional in almost all areas. The only hit against this set, which you will find if you read reviews elsewhere on the Web, is its tedious switching between input sources. It takes 8 sources and you must cycle through them (very slowly) to arrive at the one you want. But all other factors easily make up for this one annoyance.

 
I LOVE MY NEW SONY BRAVIA!!!
By SandyeggoVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 12/20/2007
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home, Movies, Video
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Technically Challenged
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

This product is outstanding!! Fabulous picture, and so easy to set up and use. [...]

 
GREAT TV
By Mike from Florida on 10/22/2007
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home, Movies, Video
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

You will not be able to fully decide wheather you like the tv or not unless you have the correct HDMI connections, and if you want to connect the tv to a home theater system then u need to buy the correct OPTICAL audio connections. Me I am very very satisfied with the tv. LCD, FULL HD (1080p) VERY VERY EASY SETUP ALSO 1080p IS THE HIGHEST AND CLEAREST PICTURE QUALITY THAT U CAN GET

 
I would buy this product again
By Cathy, the Shopper.Verified Purchaser from Phila. Pa. on 9/26/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Cons:
Poor Connection Options, Setup diagrams confusing
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

This product is used in our home for entertainment. The picture is great.

 
Outstanding Product/Purchase Experience
By KingfishVerified Purchaser from Stamford, Connecticut on 8/20/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Wonderful HD Clarity
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

Nothing negative to report what-so-ever. This is a wonderful receiver from any perspective.

Service & Delivery comments:

The whole experience, from internet purchase to home delivery when promised, was absolutely first class. Our next electronic purchase, a 65" plazma set, will most certainly come from Abt!

 
Satisfied customer
By Mot (the Hoople)Verified Purchaser from Belton, Texas on 8/1/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home, Video
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

The product is great (Sony LCD flat screen). [...]

 
Absolutely fantastic!
By KathyVerified Purchaser from Oak Lawn, IL on 7/20/2007
Pros:
Adaptable screen sizes, Attractive Design, Easy to use remote, Fast Setup, GREAT FEATURES, Great Picture, Nice freeze frame, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls, Sleek space saving design
Best Uses:
Home, Movies
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

Tremendous value. Lots of wonderful features like the ability to change the screen size. Beautiful, crisp picture. DVD play easy to set up. [...]

 
Great
By GonzoVerified Reviewer from New York, NY on 6/1/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Home, Movies, Video
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

[$]. The picture is awesome although I've only had it for a few hours. For the price, its excellent and it outshines just about any other display I've see. I took a 50" LG back to the store and this one beats it buy far. You can't go wrong with the Sony picture. I have it teamed up with a Samsung 800 watt HD surround sound upconverting DVD player and I am in heaven!

 
Simply AWESOME
By TDog Jenkins from San Angelo, Texas on 5/16/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

This is a fantastic TV.

My only two negative points are purley personal.
1. I was slightly annoyed that the HDMI inputs are video 7 and 8 out of 8 total. SOny should have given some love to how this TV is meant to be viewed. HDMI on video 1 and 2 would have been the way to go.
2. The remote is pretty simple, by design. Perhaps even too simple. Some functions are now three and four levels deep within on-screen menus rather than the older method of simple one button clicks on a slightly larger and more button oriented remotes.

Both issues are nothing that limits the television or the viewing experience. Just personal things.

Still, for the price/value of this Full HD TV it is well worth it. The sound is good enough, but I can't comment much. Shortly after connecting mine I turned off the onboard speaker and now run the sound out from the TV to my receiver.

Not enough can be said about the picture on this TV though. It is truly magnificent. Lifelike. In fact I turned mine down off of the default 'vivid' color settings, because the colors were a little too bright. There is almost no glare on this screen. Not to mention that the contrast ratio and lighting sensor provide great viewing at all times, even during mid afternoon. The picture also still looks great from some pretty wide angles.

I cannot say enough about how happy I am with this television. There are so many different inputs and outputs, that it really gives you some flexibility in terms of set up.

Some online reviews almost scared me off in regards to some reported "ghosting" or "cloudiness" on the screen. I witnessed NONE OF THIS in the three display models that I researched nor have I seen it on mine. Buy with confidence.

 
Best LCD TV I ever bough!!!
By Papa.GVerified Reviewer from Skokie,IL on 4/23/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Great Picture, Reduced Glare
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Home, Movies, Video
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Professional, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

I usually do my research before buying tv, always looking for the best bang for a buck, and i finally found it , after going through so many tv's. nothing can compare to the picture and sound quality that sony gives you, and even though it cost more, you are getting your moneys worth.

 
Very good TV, Perfect quality!
By JaketVerified Reviewer from Sydney, Australia on 4/9/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home, Movies, Video
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Professional
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

I purchased this television several days ago and have been extremely impressed with its quality. The television is so simple to set up, that the stand is attached. You simply pull it out of the box and place it on the table. Its that simple! I'm not sure, but if you want to wall mount it you should check to ensure that the table stand can be detached (as im not sure.

 
Sony is # 01!!!
By Jose' G. from Chicago, Il. on 4/7/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home, Movies
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

I looked around for a good priced HD LCD and went to my local costco and got a 37 inch Vizio for $799.99. With-in days I took it back, good price but just ok picture. So the moral of this story is you get what you pay for and I should have gone with has always work for me the one and only "SONY". I love my new LCD, best quality all-around. Don't be fooled by the price do your homework and you will also see this LCD is great. Enjoy

 
Just what we wanted
By Lin from Brooklyn, NY on 2/20/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home, Movies
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

We looked carefully for the make and size of flat screen HD TV. Our old TV was sony, my ssister had just bought a new Song flat screen so we did not look any further.

 
GOOD BUY
By Paul JohnsonVerified Purchaser from Buff, NY on 2/10/2007
Pros:
Great HD picture
Cons:
Average SD picture
Best Uses:
Entertainment
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

Great HDTV picture, average SD picture

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Seeing it again for the first time
By ZachVerified Reviewer from Chicago, IL on 2/3/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Home, Movies
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

It took me less than ten minutes to set up this TV and I've loved it ever since. I also own a Sony 400 disk dvd/cd changer and have hooked it up with an HDMI cable. I watched Predator last night and it was as if I was seeing it again for the first time. The colors were incredible! Also regular television signals look outstanding (I am moving from a 19" tube tv), but I can't wait for comcast to come next week and hook up my HDTV antenna so I can see it's full potential. Great Buy!!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I bought 3 Sony 46
By MarleneVerified Purchaser from Santa Clara, CA on 1/19/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Excellant TV, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Light weight, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls, Swivel screen
Best Uses:
Computer games, Home, Movies, Video
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

My son told me that my expensive big screen analog TV's would soon not get reception in two years. I sadly gave away TV's valued at 13K and weighing almost 300 lbs each. I quickly bought a Sony 46" Bravia 1080p LCD. I have a rotary entenna that reaches 600 miles out, so I was able to get HDTV. My son saw the sharp picture and immediately bought the Sony 40" Bravia 1080p TV. He has Direct TV and pays $10 more each month to get HDTV. When he saw all the channels I got with my Wineguard Entenna, he ran out and bought a splitter for my entenna so he could get all those channels. My Grandson started playing computer games and having guests. This left me without a TV. After Christmas, I was looking on the web and saw the 40" [...]. All three Sony TV's are great. I liked the fact that they do not weigh much and can easily be lifted. I no longer miss my two 35" Misubitchi consoles, my Sony 60" rear projection console, or the 48" Mitsubitchi front projection TV . I will never go back to heavy TV's again.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
awesome TV!!!
By Tony from Scarborough ME on 1/15/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Simple Controls
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Does it all
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

[...] I love the TV!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Exceeded my high expectations.
By MarkVerified Purchaser from Colorado Springs on 12/30/2006
Pros:
Great Picture
Best Uses:
Home, Movies

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

Superior picture with all resolutions and even analog signal so long as you split the cable signal and bypass the cable box by going straight to the TV antenna input and using this input for the basic analog channels. Using with the Sony NS75H upconverting DVD player makes for a terrific DVD picture (use HDMI cable). I personally do not understand why people stretch anything. However, this TV gives you all the options based on input signal type.

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent combination of functions
By David BoyesVerified Purchaser from Ashburn, VA on 11/30/2006
Pros:
Attractive Design
Best Uses:
Home, Movies, Office, Video

Comments about Sony Sony 40" BRAVIA LCD TV In Black:

So far, the unit has performed flawlessly. It's a lot lighter than it looks (both mass and visibility), and the collection of possible inputs is quite rich for a consumer device. Sound is excellent.

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