Sony KDL40W4500, KDL40X4500 Announced
Sony has issued a press release today which introduces the forthcoming W4500 and X4500 series of Bravia LCD HDTVs, all of which will feature their proprietary Motionflow 100Hz motion-compensated frame interpolation (MCFI) technology in one form or another. Here we outline the differences between the new and the existing models.

Sony KDL40W4500

The Sony KDL40W4500 is the next step up from their current multi-award-winning KDL40W4000 LCD television. The Sony W4500 range will offer the following extras over the W4000:
Motionflow 100Hz technology
Image Blur Reduction technology (probably frame interpolation with some algorithmic tweaks) Higher dynamic contrast ratio of 50,000:1 vs 33,000:1 hopefully this will translate into an even deeper black level than the already superb W4000 DNLA media streaming capabilities, allowing you to view photos and listen to music from compatible networked devices Classier design: the linking bits from which the bottom speaker bar hangs seem to blend with the bezel more seamlessly
The Sony W4500 series will also be available in 46 (KDL46W4500) and 52 (KDL52W4500) screen sizes.

Sony KDL40X4500

A direct replacement for the outgoing X3500, the X4500 series will become the flagship range of Sony Bravia LCD TVs. The smallest one in the range, the Sony KDL40X4500, is actually inferiorly-specced compared to its larger siblings, but still offers the following advantages over the X3500:
Hopefully better video processing (Bravia Engine 2 Pro vs Bravia Engine Pro) One extra HDMI port (four vs three) DLNA media streaming

Sony KDL46X4500

Here is where things really get interesting. The Sony KDL46X4500 and KDL55X4500 will be driven by RGB LED backlight, which just like the Samsung F96 we reviewed last year can dim down the light leakage from darker portions of the picture. This theoretically can allow the Sony KDL46X4500 and KDL55X4500 to achieve 0 cd/m2 true blacks its no
wonder that the dynamic contrast ratio for these LCD HDTVs has been quoted at an astounding 1,000,000:1. The Sony KDL46X4500 and KDL55X4500 will also feature Motionflow PRO 100Hz technology (likely improved MCFI algorithm) and backlight blinking which is probably similar to Sharps [Action Mode] and Philips [Clear LCD] scanning backlight systems meant to reduce motion blur.
KDL46X4500 vs KDL40X4500 vs KDL40W4500
Heres a table listing the key differences between these new models: Feature Screen Size (inch) Bravia Engine RGB LED Backlight Dynamic Contrast Ratio Deep Colour MotionFlow HDMI Inputs Assist Woofer X4500 (46 & 52) 46, 55 BE 2 PRO Yes 1,000,000:1 Yes PRO 100Hz 4 Yes (only 46) 40XBE 2 PRO No 50,000:1 Yes 100Hz 4 Yes W4500 40, 46, 52 BE 2 No 50,000:1 No 100Hz 3 No
Exact pricing details remain unknown, although they should start appearing on the UK market from September onwards.

KDL-40X4500 : X Series : BRAVIA LCD TV : Sony Singapore

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BRAVIA LCD TV

X Series - KDL-40X4500

The 40 (102cm) X Series BRAVIA manages to achieve the perfect synergy of design and technology with cutting-edge technologies such as WCG-CCFL, BRAVIA Engine 2 Pro, Motionflow 100Hz (PAL)/120Hz (NTSC) and DLNA.
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Suggested Retail Price S$ 3,299.00 *
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Specifications

Model LCD Screen Size TV System Colour System Video Signal
40" (102cm), 16:9 Digital, Analog: B/G, D/K, I NTSC 3.58 (Video only) NTSC 4.43 (Video only), PAL, PAL60 (Video only), SECAM 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080/24p (HDMI), 1080p (HDMI/Component)
Picture Display Resolution Video Processing Backlight Module Motionflow Panel Bit Live Colour Creation x.v.Colour Theatre Mode 24P True Cinema PhotoTV HD Intelligent Picture Broadcast Upgrade MPEG Noise Reduction Viewing Angle Screen Format Picture Mode
1920 x 1080 BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO WCG-CCFL Motionflow 100Hz (PAL)/120Hz (NTSC) 10-bit Panel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 178 Full / Normal / Wide Zoom / Zoom Vivid / Standard / Cinema / Custom / PhotoVivid / Photo-Standard / Photo-Original / Photo-Custom
Audio Sound Mode Surround Mode Voice Zoom Surround Stereo System Audio Output Power Speakers (Total) Dynamic / Standard / Clear Voice Live Sports / Music Hall / Cinema / Custom / Simulated Stereo / Off Yes S-Force Front Surround NICAM, A2 10W + 10W, 12W + 12W (Woofer) Left x 3, Right x 3
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10/7/2009

Terminals HDMI / Audio In USB 2.0 Digital Media Port Ethernet Connection Component / Audio In Composite / Audio In HD15 PC Input / Audio Composite Monitor Out / Audio Out Audio Out Headphone Out Other Features BRAVIA Sync Picture Frame Mode DLNA XMB RF Remote Control TV Guide On Screen Parental Control Clock Sleep Timer On/Off Timer (with Time Setting) PAP (Picture And Picture) PIP (Picture In Picture) Ambient Light Sensor OSD Language Swivel / Tilt General Power Requirements Power Consumption Standby Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) with Stand Dimensions (W x H x D) without Stand Weight with Stand Weight without Stand Supplied Accessories Remote Control Batteries Yes Yes Photo, Music Yes Yes Yes (Digital) Yes (Digital) Yes Yes Yes (On-timer only) Yes (1 tuner) PC Input / TV Channel Yes English, Simplified Chinese Yes / 1 (Rear) with Analog Audio (CEC capable), 3 (1 Side/2 Rear) (CEC capable) 1 (Side) 1 (Rear) 1 (Rear) 2 (Rear) 3 (1 Side/2 Rear) 1 (Rear) 1 (Rear) 2 (Rear) Audio out: Fixed/Variable, Audio for Video out: Variable 1

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220-240V 50Hz 210W (Home Mode) 0.3W (Normal Standby) 1128 x 655 x 279 mm 1128 x 603 x 125 mm 27kg 23.5kg

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