What Hi Fi Sound and Vision 23 SEP 2008

Sony KDL-40W4500

£ 1190 5
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We didn't think that Sony's flatscreen TVs could get much better, but the 40W4500 has proved us wrong. It's a stunning TV

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Comments

Railnetwork October 25, 2008 14:05

When will LCD or LED ever overcome the thorn in its side of eliminating smearing,ghosting or Jaggie edges in fast moving sports scenes? In Standard definition boradcasts especilly? My 25yr old CRT handles motion perfectly from Cable television to DVD's as a source.  Wake up Manufacturers Technology is no what it has been made out to be.

"I WANT QUALITY & QUANTITY" Unfortuntely one of those is missing and has been for some time.

remixes October 13, 2008 20:09

another huge agreement from me to! i went along to my local sony shop and they had the 4000 & 4500 side by side playing a bbc wildlife bluray, the 100hz & motionflow IMO makes a huge difference to screen judder & noise. its a defo shortlister for sure guys n gals.

XSnPX October 13, 2008 14:56

Well having purchased the W4500 recently i cannot agree more with the reviews on here that it is an jaw breaking TV set!

Freeview (SD) picture is stunning and full of life - and the more i look at it the more i love the TV - i bought it on a package with the S350 + 5y warranty for £1099.99 and the wedding between the two is amazing - watching a living post card.  Well worth it IMO.

Ben.

OldGregg October 12, 2008 01:28

Having paired this with the BDP-S350, I'm regularly catching my jaw from dropping on the floor. Absolutely incredible clarity and depth of colour from both BD and DVD media. If you gun for this screen you will not be disappointed.

Amason October 5, 2008 20:40

Sorry....meant it is more expensive....

Amason October 5, 2008 20:40

Actually it's not more expensive than the 40W4000 since this is now available for much less than GBP1290....

marineman October 5, 2008 18:26

Fantastic picture quality. Plasma! no thank you.

XSnPX September 26, 2008 10:31

WOW - another TV to put in my shortlist..

Just dont knwo what to buy anymore - i was in two mind with the 37" Pani Vs the 40W4000 and now this :) the 4000 is £100 more expensive -

where to go now :) or wait till end of Oct and go to the show - bargains maybe to be had there

danthorkildsen September 26, 2008 10:11

what kind of setting did you guys have on the 40w4500?

kev g September 23, 2008 12:12

Well, after reading such a great review I hope there will be a 32" version


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