Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 LCD HDTV Review - Tour & Design

Tour & Design Summary
• Simple design. • Minor assembly. • No HDMI cable included.
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Front

The KDL-46Z5100's front is surrounded by a glossy black bezel. The Sony logo in the bottom center glows when the TV is on, but can be turned off. 

	Illuminated Sony Logo		Infrared Receiver		LED Indicators

Back

The lower right corner of the KDL-46Z5100's back has an array of ports.

			Ports
	Power Input

Sides

The left side of the TV has several ports. The right side is where you'll find the on-set controls.

	Ports
			Controls

Stand/Mount

The KDL-46Z5100's stand is glossy black, with a rectangular front and a rounded back.

The stand is a basic wedge design that we wish swiveled.

Controls

The on-set controls are located on the right side of the TV.

				Power
	Channel Up/Down
				Volume Up/Down
				Input
		Menu

Remote Control

The KDL-46Z5100's remote is the typical Sony Bravia offering. The remote looks a bit sparse compared to other remotes, which will be a blessing for utilitarians and an easy replacement for universal remote advocates.

The remote fits nicely in hand, but you'll have to move away from the neutral position to get at most of the major button clusters.

In The Box (6.0)

The KDL-46Z5100 will give you some manuals, a remote, batteries for said remote (two AAs), and a cleaning cloth. The TV isn't particularly hard to assemble, but the monitor portion is large and might be difficult for a single person to maneuver.

Aesthetics (5.0)

The Sony KDL-46Z5100 has a very basic design. It has a a glossy black bezel and only one real design flourish: when the TV is on, the Sony logo on the front will glow. You can turn this off if you find it annoying. If you're looking for a TV that blends in well, the KDL-46Z5100 is a good bet.