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Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR6 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $3,499.99
Buy New: $2,478.00
You Save: $1021.99 (29%)
New (13) Used (2) from $1,550.00
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 147
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 52
Shipping Weight (lbs): 93
Dimensions (in): 4.9 x 55.7 x 35.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: KDL-52XBR6
Model: KDL-52XBR6
UPC: 027242739116
EAN: 0027242739116
ASIN: B001F7HJL0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel | | • | DMex compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades | | • | BRAVIA Sync (Enhanced HDMI-CEC) | | • | BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor | | • | Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE) |
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Product Description
Performance takes center stage with the KDL-52XBR6 BRAVIA XBR LCD flat panel HDTV. Chock full of features including HD 1080p resolution and Motionflow 120Hz technology that provide smooth, natural images. Plus, BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processing enhances overall image detail making every scene sharp, vibrant and life-like. You'll notice deeper blacks with Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE), while 24p True Cinema capability helps deliver the cinematic experience when used with 24p output devices, such as a Blu-ray Disc player. There are also numerous inputs including four HDMI connections, two HD component connections, Digital Media Port and a PC input that offer you a wide range of connectivity options. And with the gorgeous piano gloss black finish, you'll be wondering if the view is nicer with the TV on or off. DMex functionality expands your HDTV's capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA Internet Video Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately) Live Color Creation technology with WCG-CCFL backlight uses advanced chroma signal processing to widen color fidelity Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - 49 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 13 5/8 in (1256.9 x 874 x 346mm) with pedestal; 49 1/2 x 32 3/4 x 4 7/8 in (1256.9 x 830.5 x 121.8mm) without pedestal
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
Sony once again proves their hold on Television dominace, with a really beautiful picture December 1, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was fortunate to demo this unit for over 2 months and the entire time I owned it I was flabbergasted at the beauty of the image. The blacks are really black and the colors pop with little to no banding (shaded color bands sometimes show up on an image). I saw no pixization or any real jaggies.
Usually in my reviews I get all geekafied in my tech specs. Sony has provided many if not all specs you will need right on the Amazon page. I will however, try to explain the resolution thing a little.
1080p is so much higher quality than the 1080i. I looked up some info about it and here it is:
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What is 1080p?
The number "1080" represents 1,080 lines of vertical resolution (1080 horizontal scan lines), while the letter p stands for progressive scan (meaning the image is not interlaced). 1080p can be referred to as full HD or full high definition to differentiate it from other HDTV video modes. The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels. This creates a frame resolution of 19201080, or 2,073,600 pixels in total. The frame rate in Hertz can be either implied by the context or specified after the letter p (or i), such as 1080p30, meaning 30 Hz
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What this boils down to is a picture that is exceedingly life-like. With the Sony brand you can be sure of high quality. While you might find a 1080p television somewhere at a lesser price, you may pay for it in the end.
Justified:
Last year I threw away a 1985 25" Sony Trinitron television. In its day it was hugely expensive. But it lasted 22 years. If this television lasts that long the cost per year ownership is like $9 a month.
Sony also has a really good tech support. On my Grand Wega I had an issue and within 2 days a tech showed up at my house to fix it. All parts and labor were taken care of (it was still under warranty).
You really need to see this television for yourself to understand the beauty of the picture. It is astounding. Watching NFL games on it made it seem like you are sitting in the stands, except for the beer and hot dogs its is as real as it gets!
To really rate this tv head over to your local big box store and demo it. Then come here and buy it for significantly less.
Pros:
>> Amazing clarity of picture
>> Awesome universal remote
>> Black blacks
>> little to no banding
Cons:
<< Costs (see justification above)
<< getting furniture to match it (ultra modern looking)
<< 3D interface was not so user friendly but very manageable
If you buy this television I doubt you will regret it. All in all a great buy and another killer Sony product!
Firrst internet TV December 1, 2008
Amazon is first class. Excellent communication/delivery time and the delivery service did a great job handling/uncrating and setup. I've had it about a month now and I'm glad I ordered my 52" Sony from Amazon rather than local big box stores at a 30% savings and it's wasn't even available yet.
 Five Stars but for I/O Layout November 29, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Three quick points:
(1) White Glove Delivery -- This is a big and expensive set, so I was a little stressed about delivery. But I needn't have been. Amazon's delivery service was excellent; the two representatives were competent and respectful (took off their shoes, didn't rush, unpacked and set up the set, etc.) -- a great experience.
(2) Picture -- This set replaces a four year old Runco 50" plasma in a large room with lots of windows/daylight. What a difference: not only is the picture just as sharp and detailed as the Runco, it is *bright* and easily visible, without reflections. If you need to fill a big and well-lit room, this set will do it.
(3) Mechanical Layout -- The only reason this TV doesn't get five stars from me is the illogical placement of the I/O ports (including the power cable connection) on the back. Basically, there are four (and only four!) wall mounting points (holes for bolts) on the back, arranged like a square. But the power connection is directly between two of them and the other I/O ports (HDMI, component, etc.) are in a group directly beside and on horizontal line connecting the bottom two mounting points. This means that typical mounting brackets, which form what looks like a tic-tac-toe arrangement of four metal bars, actually cover most of the ports, making them unreachable. I needed to saw off part of the lower mounting plate to make the ports accessible. All that trouble would have been avoided by placing all the I/O ports in an area not on a straight line connecting any two of the four mounting points. A silly mechanical design, but correctable (with a hacksaw!). Anyway, all's well now, and this is a great set, and maybe my sawing experience would be avoided with a mount that doesn't have a cross-hatch (tic-tac-toe) bracket.
Terrific picture!!! November 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am very pleased at the sharpness and clarity of this unit allowing you to see small details easily. This is especially important when viewing a financial channel. Sony seems to have dealt with what I noticed long ago about their sets and that is red diffusion. This is when you cannot clearly discern the edges of a solid red image. I have always bought Sony XBR units. This is my 4th set going back to the early seventies. They certainly last a long time.
Outstanding HD TV November 25, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've had TV for approximately one month and love it. Outstanding picture and very good sound. Was easy to install (on pole mounted TV stand), and setup was straight forward assuming you follow the on-screen options and prompts. With a 52 inch screen, you don't want to sit too close (need 10-12 feet for best view). View from side angles very good, and contrast and brightness excellent under different light conditions. Very pleased to date.
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