The Sony KDL-46XBR9 Review
This year with its KDL-XBR9 series, Sony has made a huge impact in almost all the size ranges. One of its most popular models is in the 46 inches category; the Sony KDL-46XBR9. Here is a look at what it has to offer.
Features of the Sony KDL-46XBR9
The Sony KDL-46XBR9 is a fantastically looking TV set. It truly has a different design. The design makes the speakers invisible and it also edges the screen with a really thin frame on all the 4 sides.
Even the remote control looks pretty good. It has a backlit appearance with a blue lighting.
The settings menu of the Sony KDL-46XBR9 is really amazing. The preferences menu has a number of controls with expanded explanations, which makes it easy to choose the right controls. There also is a context-sensitive options menu with shortcuts to the various setup items.
The 240 Hz refresh rate is a wonderful addition. It makes the picture look even better. The television’s processing allows the interpolation of the three extra frames for every original frame instead of just a single frame. Also there is a Motionflow function that smoothes the picture.
The color accuracy makes the color seem natural, especially the primary colors. Also the black levels add to the picture’s perfection offering natural looking and detailed shadows.
The Sony KDL-46XBR9 processes the 1080i/24 p video really well, bringing out every single detail. The standard definition performance may not be the best one available but is certainly satisfying.
The television offers a lot of interactive options. It is equipped with the wonderful Yahoo widgets and it also offers the built in Bravia Internet video link. There also is an Amazon Video on Demand functionality. There also is some free non-Amazon content available from a variety of online video sources, the primary source being YouTube.
Connectivity is not an issue with the Sony KDL-46XBR9. There are a number of useful HDMI ports, RF inputs, and AV inputs for composite and S-Video.
Verdict
The Sony KDL-46XBR9 packs some really wonderful features, which completely justify its price tag. The TV is truly worth buying.
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