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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Samsung UN46B6000
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13.Vs Vizio SV471XVT
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14.Vs Sony KDL 46Z5100
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
Sony Bravia KDL-46VE5
This review is organized into 18 pages
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Tour & Design
Introduction
The Sony KDL-46VE5 ($1799 MSRP) tries to make its name in the ‘eco-friendly’ category. It offers acceptable performance, but little else. Sure, you can trust the Sony name to an extent, but there are better TVs within and without the brand.
Comparisons
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Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sony Bravia KDL-46VE5. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the KDL-xxVE5 series. The KDL-xxVE5 series includes the following models: KDL-40VE5, KDL-46VE5 and KDL-52VE5. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Tour & Design
Photos of the Sony Bravia KDL-46VE5 Read More... |
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Blacks & Whites
Great contrast, lots of detail in highlights and shadows. There are better performers in the comparison models we used. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Adequate performance. Less than ideal color curves, bad peaking in the bright blues. Read More... |
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Motion
Motionflow and other features have a small, but measurable effect. Poor motion rendering overall. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
The special processing modes are not too destructive. Poor viewing angle. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Sony Bravia KDL-46VE5 Read More... |
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Remote Control
Well-balanced, but with poor button layout. Read More... |
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Connectivity
More than adequate for most people. No LAN for Internet. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Decent audio performance. Read More... |
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Formats & Media
1080P, with photo and audio playback through USB port. No video playback through USB port. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Good, low power consumption and a handful of energy saving features. Not as dramatic an energy savings as expected. Read More... |
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Vs Samsung UN46B6000
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Vs Vizio SV471XVT
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Vs Sony KDL 46Z5100
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Conclusion
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the KDL-xxVE5 series Read More... |
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Ratings & Specs
See all the scores for the Sony Bravia KDL-46VE5. Read More... |
Part 18
Comments
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