14 DAY TRIAL // The first day of the Consumer Electronics Show has been clearly dominated by TV-related announcements, so we couldn't overlook one of the most important names in the industry, namely the Japanese company Sony. Actually, it would be rather impossible to ignore Sony, especially since they've released no less than 17 new models from its famous LCD Bravia family, divided into several series, detailed as follows.
The Z-Series
Sony has announced two new models in the Z-series, namely the full HD 1080p 40-inch KDL-40Z4100 and 46-inch KDL-46Z4100, which feature the new Bravia Engine 2, as well as Motionflow 120Hz high frame rate technology, which eliminates motion artifacts ("judder") while watching content filmed at 24 frames-per-second.
Additionally, the devices provide x.v.Color compatibility, thus expanding the potential color data range of video by about 1.8 times, resulting in the display of more natural and vivid colors similar to what the human eye can actually see. Furthermore, the new televisions also include Sony's BRAVIA Sync one-button command, which integrates the operation of the TV with supporting external components connected via an HDMI input.
Inputs include four 1080/60 24p HDMI connections (HDCP), two 1080/60p component inputs, and a 1080/60p PC input and the Z-series models are also compliant with the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) specification, so they can display digital photos from PCs and other DLNA-enabled products.
The W-Series
The full HD 1080p 120Hz W-series includes the 52-inch KDL-52W4100, 46-inch KDL-46W4100 and 40-inch KDL-40W4100 models. The models feature the new 3D graphic interface, BRAVIA Sync, DmeX (Digital Media Extender) and DMP (Digital Media Port) compatibility, Motionflow 120Hz high frame rate technology, USB photo and music player, four 1080/60 24p HDMI inputs (HDCP), two 1080/60p component inputs and a 1080/60p PC input.
The V-Series
The 1080p entry-level V-series includes the 52-inch KDL-52V4100, 46-inch KDL-46V4100 and 40-inch KDL-40V4100 models. Features include 3D graphic user interface, DMeX compatibility, and BRAVIA Sync, the models also incorporating the USB photo and music player, four 1080/60 24p HDMI inputs (HDCP), two 1080/60p component inputs and a 1080/60p PC input.
The XBR6-Series
Beside the aforementioned widescreen displays, Sony has also announced the small size XBR6 series models, offering full HD 1080p resolution in new 37-inch and 32-inch screen sizes. The KDL-37XBR6 and KDL-32XBR6 models have a new industrial design and deliver such advanced features as the new 3D graphic interface and DMeX compatibility.
The N-Series
According to the company, Sony's premium N-series was designed with audio in mind. The new models offers 37, 32, and 26-inch screen sizes and features a slick cosmetic design that can complement PlayStation 3 and other gaming consoles. In addition to delivering 720p HD resolution, the KDL-37N4000 and KDL-32N4000 models feature integrated 5.1 audio, while the KDL-26N4000 unit offers integrated 3.1 audio with a subwoofer built into the stand and matching full-range speakers. The models also have DMP compatibility for matching with portable music devices.
The M-Series
There are four new models in Sony's entry-level M-series with screen sizes of 19, 26, 32, and 37 inches. The KDL-26M4000, KDL-32M4000 and KDL-37M4000 models all feature 720p HD resolution, while the 19-inch KDL-19M4000 unit offers a 1440 x 900 progressive screen resolution. The new models feature an HDMI, component and PC input, while the other M-series models offer two HDMI and component inputs along with a PC input.
Quite a busy CES for Sony, don't you think? And the show has just begun!
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