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Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV - KDL26S3000/ 1366 x 768 (720p) Display Resolution/ BRAVIA Engine Video Processing System/ Xross Media Bar (XMB) On-Screen Menu System/ DMeX Compatibility/ S-Force Front Surround/ HDMI And PC Connectivity/ Freeze Function/ Built-In ATSC With QAM Tuner/ Black Finish
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Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV, Model KDL26S3000

Savor the rich colors and superb high definition picture quality of a digital LCD and enjoy it at an incredible value. The KDL-26S3000 BRAVIA® S-Series digital LCD television delivers improved color performance and several picture enhancements thanks to the BRAVIA Engine™ full digital processor. And the Xross Media Bar on-screen menu system makes is simple to quickly access setup functions and features. For the ultimate convenience, BRAVIA Theatre™ Sync allows you to control your specially-equipped Sony HDMI components with the touch of a button.

Features:

  • BRAVIA Engine™ Video Processing System
    BRAVIA® S-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations with more detail, enhance contrast, and dynamically improve color performance.
    • Digital Noise Reduction Circuits: Reduces block noise and mosquito noise by using pixel-level filtering to reproduce a clean and clear picture. And Motion Vector Noise Reduction reduces just the noise in the video signal for video further reducing unwanted noise and blur artifacts.
    • Digital Contrast Enhancer circuit: Improves contrast by enhancing all areas from dark to bright in parallel with texture control providing a three dimensional picture.
    • Color Reality signal processing enables the expression of all the colors of life in vivid detail for dark and bright scenes. Details in dark areas of the picture are there, just like they are supposed to be
  • Xross Media Bar® (XMB™) On-Screen Menu System
    Xross Media Bar® is Sony’s Emmy Award2 winning on-screen navigation that provides quick access to various set up functions and features. For instance selecting different types of media is made fun and easy by scrolling horizontally across icons until you find the type of media you are looking for. After selecting the media type, a list of its content appears as vertical thumbnails. Key set up menus and features work the same way. The main benefit of the XMB™ is that users can navigate through on-screen menus without taking their eyes off of their TV
  • DMeX Compatibility
    DMeX compatibility allows the connection and operation of a whole new category of products that is being developed by Sony (sold separately). The first of these products is the optional BRAVIA® Internet Video Link module
  • BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™
    BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ reduces the hassle and time consuming job of powering up, changing the signal routing, and adjusting other functions to the simple push of one button. All you need to do is to connect BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ capable products to each other via one HDMI cable. The rest is easy. For instance, the One Push Play function activates by touching the play button on the remote and BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ takes over from there. The BRAVIA® Home Theatre System and TV turn on. The DVD input on the BRAVIA Theatre system and TV activates. The TV mutes. And finally the DVD plays. There are two other BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ functions - One-Push Theatre Settings, which provides optimal picture and sound settings for movies and One-Push System Shut Down for turning off the entire home entertainment system
  • BRAVIA Internet Video Link
    The first DMex product to be introduced to the market is the DMX-NV1 BRAVIA Internet Video Link module (sold separately). BIVL, as it is affectionately called, can stream available Internet video from select content providers directly to your TV with a broadband connection3 without the need for a PC
  • S-Force Front Surround
    S-Force™ Front Surround is a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just two front speakers ? in select BRAVIA models. To accomplish this, Sony spent several years studying how our ears work. By understanding exactly how we recognize the origin, direction, volume and timing differences in sound right and left ear, Sony was able to create complex audio processing that delivers dynamic virtual surround sound without the need to bounce sound off walls and back to the listener
  • HDMI™ and PC Connectivity
    Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s BRAVIA S-Series Digital LCD TV line is equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. The HDMI and PC input (HD-15-pin) offer easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA S-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor
  • Light Sensor-2
    Intelligently adjusts the screen brightness to match the ambient light in a room, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience. In a dim room for example the screen automatically reduces brightness making it much more comfortable for viewing
  • Freeze Function
    Sony’s Freeze Function is a useful function that allows you to temporarily freeze the picture in a separate screen while the programming continues to display. This comes in handy when you want to copy a recipe, phone number, etc. that flashes too quickly across your screen. Simply touch the “Freeze” button on the remote control and copy the details down at your convenience

Specifications:

  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Screen Size: 26" measured diagonally
  • Television Type: Flat Panel
  • Auto SAP: Yes
  • Closed Caption (CC): Yes
  • ID1 Detection: Yes
  • Video Label: Yes
  • Contrast Ratio: 1300:1
  • Display Resolution: 1366 x 768
  • Viewing Angle
    • Right/Left: 178°
    • Up/Down: 178°
  • Panel Response Time: 8ms (gray to gray)
  • Advanced Video Processor
    • CineMotion® /Film Mode/Cinema Drive, Contrast enhancer circuit, Green and blue enhancer, Motion and edge adaptive I/P converter, MPEG noise reduction
  • Native Resolution: 720p
  • Display Technology: LCD (178° wide viewing angle display panel)
  • Tuner: ATSC with QAM
  • Video Processing: Yes (BRAVIA Engine™ System)
  • Noise Reduction: Yes
  • Comb Filter: 3D Digital Comb Filter
  • Light Sensor: Yes
  • Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema
  • Wide Mode: Yes
  • Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Custom
  • MTS Stereo Decoder: Yes
  • Dolby® Digital: Yes (AC3 for ATSC)
  • Timer Clock: Yes
  • Channel Label: Yes
  • Channel Skip/Add: Yes
  • Favorite Channel: Yes
  • Parental Control (V-Chip): Yes
  • Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, Off
  • Timer Events: Timer 1
  • Clock: Yes
  • Power Save Mode: Standard, Reduced, Picture Off
  • Picture Freeze: Yes
  • On Screen Display: Menu
  • Input Skip: Yes
  • Analog Audio Input(s): 5 (4 Rear/1 Side)
  • Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear)
  • Composite Video Input(s): 3 (2 Rear/1 Side)
  • Digital Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear)
  • RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
  • S-Video Input(s): 2 (1 Rear/1 Side) rear input has Auto S Video Input Detection
  • Headphone Output(s): 1 (Side)
  • PC Video Input(s): 1 (Rear) with D-sub 15 and L/R stereo mini plug connection
  • HDMI™ Connection(s): 2 (Rear) 1 with L/R RCA audio connections
  • Power Consumption (in Standby): Less than 0.1W
  • Power Requirements: AC 120-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Energy Star® Compliant: Yes
  • VESA: Yes

Approximate Dimensions:

  • With Pedestal
    • Width: 25.8"
    • Height: 19.8"
    • Depth: 8.4"
  • Without Pedestal
    • Width: 25.8"
    • Height: 17.8"
    • Depth: 3.8"

Approximate Weight:

  • Without Pedestal: 24.3 lbs
  • With Pedestal: 29.8 lbs
  • Shipping Weight: 37 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
    1 year parts and labor

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV
 
4.6

(based on 54 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (36)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to setup (51)
  • Great picture quality (49)
  • Attractive (46)
  • Good resolution (46)
  • Good connection options (42)

Cons

  • Low resolution (3)

Best Uses

  • Home (39)
  • Office (15)
  • Video (11)
  • Movies (9)
  • Kitchen (6)
    • How long have you owned it:
    • A month or less

       

      81% 

      (43 reviews)

      One-to-three months

       

      Three-to-six months

       

      More than six months

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tech savvy (26), Practical (22), Professional (12), Gearhead (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Works well as a computer monitor!

Am I the only one who thinks the pixel size on typical computer monitors is way too small? Fortunately, one can buy HDTVs and essentially choose their pixel size, which is what I did...Read complete review

Am I the only one who thinks the pixel size on typical computer monitors is way too small? Fortunately, one can buy HDTVs and essentially choose their pixel size, which is what I did with this 26" Sony Bravia. With my PC, I can run it at 1360 x 768 pixels, and the Bravia is smart enough not to scale it ("1:1 pixel mapping" is what it's called). In fact, no matter what resolution I send to the Bravia via my computer (600x800, 768x1024), the Bravia shows it unscaled, and this results in a smaller, centered image with black borders. This applies to both the VGA (PC) input and also the HDMI (via a DVI adapter) input.

Also note that I had previously tried using a 26" LG HDTV, but the LG had fuzzy/blurry text on both the HDMI and VGA inputs. Not so with the Sony -- text is razor sharp. However, I do note that colored text (e.g., blue text on a white background) will sometimes have some artifacts around the edges -- this may be due to the S-PVA panel design... I don't know. I can live with it, though, especially since there is no problem with black text on a white background.

Comparing this to the other TVs in the stores, I noticed that the colors were "truer" on the Sony than other sets, presumably due to the wide color gamut backlight. I did notice however that the Panasonic set had a more pleasing degradation for off-axis viewing -- with the Sony, just a slight change in left/right changed the amount of black detail. The Panasonic image seemed more consistent with slight viewing angle changes (however, the Panasonic didn't appear to be designed for computer use at all).

Also, one nice feature is that when using the VGA input, the Bravia will automatically go into standby mode if no signal is fed into it, and power back up when a signal is detected. Unfortunately, this feature does not work when the computer is hooked up via the HDMI input, so one would have to manually turn the TV on or off if you use this input (although I can't really discern any difference in picture quality between the HDMI and VGA inputs, which is good, because with the other HDTV I tried, the VGA quality was far worse than HDMI).

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

The jury is still out.

Having a problem with the picture, which seems to break up and becomes scrambled. Haven't discovered if it is the TV or the new cable box, although the other two TV's are clear and...Read complete review

Having a problem with the picture, which seems to break up and becomes scrambled. Haven't discovered if it is the TV or the new cable box, although the other two TV's are clear and attached to the same cable line.

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4.0

Excellent Hdtv for the money

By cford1208

from Carlisle, Pa.

About Me Tech Savvy

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Bright Image
  • Fast Setup
  • Good Resolution
  • Reduced Glare

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Kitchen
    • Office

    Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

    Everythin is ok

    Service and delivery comments:

    Excellent delivery

    • How long have you owned it:
    • A month or less

    Comment on this review

     
    4.0

    Don't forget the 90-degree HDMI adapter

    By Physics Babe

    from Arlington, VA

    About Me Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Bright Image
    • Fast Setup
    • Good Resolution
    • Reduced Glare
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

    • Poor Connection Options

    Best Uses

    • Home
    • Kitchen

    Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

    The Sony offers great picture, good sound, an attractive casing, and ease of use. My only real complaint is the lousy placing of the HDMI output, which sits squarely behind any mounting bracket attachment given the mounting screw placement on the Sony. This problem is easily resolved with a 90-degree HDMI adapter, but it certainly delays the instant gratification. Now that I have my adapter and my Sony is up on the wall, I'm happy as a clam. Great price from Abt.

    • How long have you owned it:
    • One-to-three months

    Comment on this review

     
    4.0

    Sony Bravia KDL26S3000

    By MEO

    from Ocean Township, NJ

    About Me Practical, Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Bright Image
    • Fast Setup
    • Good Connection Options
    • Good Resolution
    • Reduced Glare

    Cons

    • Remote Control

    Best Uses

    • Home

    Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

    An excellent TV in this size and price range. Picture quality is wonderful. Only the remote Control could be better, especially if the buttons would light up. It's used as the primary TV in a large room and viewing is fine. I recommed it for those who prefer a smaller set and don't want the TV to dominate the room it's in.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Delivery was prompt. Packaging was especially good and the TV arrived in excellent condition. Online purchasing through ABT is a pleasure. I had no need to contact Customer Service.

    • How long have you owned it:
    • A month or less

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    What a great TV

    By mimi

    from Mariaville, ME

    About Me Professional, Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Bright Image
    • Fast Setup
    • Good Connection Options
    • Good Resolution
    • Reduced Glare
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

    • Can't think of any cons

    Best Uses

    • Be great in any room
    • Kitchen

    Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

    you just can't beat a Sony. it is receiving both analog and digital channels on our antenna.

    Service and delivery comments:

    delivery was faster then i had expected. the product was extremely well packed. even marked with green tape for special handling. package was in perfect condition as was the set.

    • How long have you owned it:
    • A month or less

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    TV is great [...]

    By In the Southeast

    from Knoxville, TN

    About Me Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Bright Image
    • Fast Setup
    • Good Connection Options
    • Good Resolution

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home

      Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

      The television has been great- the resolution in HD is superb...[...] I would recommend it highly and the price was similar to other companies [...]

      Service and delivery comments:

      I was suppose to receive it on a Wednesday but did not get it until Friday late afternoon. No real explanation given other than the weight was more than expected so they held it up in Nashville. It was slated for free delivery. I do not know if that was ABT or UPS foul up. That was frustrating. I do no know if I will order from ABT again.

      • How long have you owned it:
      • A month or less

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      5.0

      Would buy again in a heatbeat

      By Lost Bird

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Practical

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Bright Image
      • Fast Setup
      • Good Connection Options
      • Good Resolution
      • Reduced Glare
      • Simple Controls

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home
        • Movies
        • Video

        Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

        Great picture quality

        Service and delivery comments:

        Product was received in good condition much faster than anticipated. Great price.

        • How long have you owned it:
        • A month or less

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Bravo-BRAVIA

        By Peti

        from Newton,Ma.

        About Me Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Bright Image
        • Fast Setup
        • Good Connection Options
        • Good Resolution
        • Great Picture
        • Reduced Glare

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home

          Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

          Great picture over the air with a rabbit ear antenna!

          • How long have you owned it:
          • A month or less

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Very satisified product [...]

          By Lee

          from New York NY

          About Me Tech Savvy

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attractive Design
          • Bright Image
          • Fast Setup
          • Reduced Glare
          • Simple Controls

          Cons

          • Poor Resolution

          Best Uses

          • Home

          Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

          Good design.Easy to use.Cable connection should be at the back of the set not the side.Off center viewing (side) is bad.

          Service and delivery comments:

          good service,good delivery,delivered as advertized

          • How long have you owned it:
          • A month or less

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Great Picture

          By Sterling

          from Delaware

          About Me Practical

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attractive Design
          • Bright Image
          • Fast Setup
          • Good Connection Options
          • Good Resolution
          • Simple Controls

          Cons

          • Image so-so for sports

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Movies
          • Video

          Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

          Image not as good when viewed on an angle, straight on it's great.

          • How long have you owned it:
          • A month or less

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          4.0

          Would by again

          By lee

          from Newton, AL

          About Me Tech Savvy

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Bright Image
          • Fast Setup
          • Reduced Glare

          Cons

          • Poor Resolution

          Best Uses

          • Video

          Comments about Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV:

          The set is not real clear (fuzzy details) when hooked to standard Dish Network or standard DVD player. I have tried all available connections and still get a fuzzy picture. I have'nt tried an upconvert DVD player or HD hook-up (HDMI). Hopefully that will cure my delima! [...] Thanks

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          • A month or less

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          Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV

          Sony 26" BRAVIA S-Series Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV

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          Discontinued


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