Far be it for us to judge the decisions of a huge corporation and its ad campaign, but Sony announcing a new line of
BRAVIA HDTVs while the vast majority of the consumer electronics industry is intently focused on cellphones in Barcelona seems a bit peculiar. For those who need a break from
MWC 2009 shenanigans, we've got 19 new hi-def havens here, spanning 6 different models: WE5, W5500, E5500, E5300, V5500, and S5500. Boasted features include BRAVIA Engine 3 with 100Hz Motionflow and Image Blur Reduction for smoother images, a
widget-rich on-screen
AppliCast that gives you basic internet-on-TV functionality, DLNA for streaming media from a computer, and Sony's Xross Media Bar (XMB). Not every model here boasts all the new technology -- you'll have to invest in the V5500 (pictured, background) for the full experience. Sony boasts its 2009 LCD lineup is its "greenest ever," with most models carrying the "EU Flower" eco-friendly label from the European Commission, and not to worry, even some of the most coveted sets here carry the green mark. Hit up the read link for full specs.
posted Feb 16th 2009 8:02PM
that is sweet
AWESOME!!! me want one! :D
BRAVIA Engine 3
BEEFCAKE!!!!
BEEEEEEEEEFFFFFFFFCCCCCCAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEE
You don't have to yell. I'm right here.
i cant read that without seeing that cat saying it.
Oh man...I just bought a new TV.
Sony, you cater to my multimedia wants and needs. Engine 3 looks and sounds PHENOMENAL!
HEY!!! That's my computer in the picture! Sony FW! Love it except for those two little dents from when I dropped my phone on it. Lol... Yeah I know. Way off topic
120Hz?...or is it really 100Hz? I'm not trying to be a smart ass by the way
Denny: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=New+bravia+hdtvs+spring+2009+motionflow&l=1
Jason: Hilariously effective linkage. As for the specs, I just bought a 120Hz W-series Bravia a few months ago, and now they have 240?! I'm going to need a really good excuse for this one...
If I'm not wrong:
120Hz (and 240Hz) = countries in which TV broadcasts at 30 frames per second (USA, for instance)
100Hz (and 200Hz) = countries in with TV broadcasts at 25 fps (Europe)
Thanks Jason...but I believe Topionic had more the answer I was looking for...
This looks rather sweet though do anyone have an idea if they will release such TV with widgets and co but then 27/32 inch? As well are they able to play content from a UPnP server?
The new Sony V5500 http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/bravia-v5500/ and W5500 http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/bravia-w5500/ are available in 32 / 37-inch sizes with DLNA and AppliCast widgets.
But they are for the UK / European markets, the equivalent of the V5500 in the US is the V5100 http://www.hdtvlounge.net/sony/v5100-series/ but the smallest size is 40-inches.
Does the 100Hz spec mean that these are only for those parts of the world that have 25 fps (Europe, etc.) and not here in the USA?
Yes it does, look for instance this, the same model (though slightly different name) features a 120Hz refresh rate in the USA, while 100Hz in Europe:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665537438
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/t32-zx-series/kdl-40zx1/tab/technicalspecs
I wouldn't worry about 200/240Hz performance. From the reviews that I have seen the 240Hz Sony and Samsungs don't make that much difference at this time compared to 100/120Hz sets.
The Thing that really struck me was how deep the blacks are, plus no back light bleeding. If that's the case I may just buy one of those.