Full Review
Introduction
The Sony NSX-46GT1 ($1399 MSRP) is an LED-edgelit LCD TV… no wait… it’s a computer… no wait… it’s a paradigm shift in entertainment delivery! No wait….
That sums up our ambivalence about the new Sony Google TV. We’re not quite sure what it is, and we don’t think Sony knows either. Displaying all the earmarks of a first-generation product, it’s simultaneously exciting and confusing.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sony NSX-46GT1 Google TV. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the GT1 series. The GT1 series includes the following models: NSX-24GT1 Google TV, NSX-32GT1 Google TV, NSX-40GT1 Google TV and NSX-46GT1 Google TV. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Decent black level, but mediocre contrast ratio. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Good color temperature consistency. Small but frequent instances of color banding. Read More... |
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Page 4
Motion
Decent resolution scaling. Motion artifacts are noticeable. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Good viewing angle, for an LCD. Reflective screen. Read More... |
Page 6
Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Sony NSX-46GT1 Google TV. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Lots of “new media” ports…but just one shared component / composite AV input. Read More... |
Page 8
Audio & Menus
Terrible audio performance; confusing, cluttered menu. Read More... |
Page 9
Multimedia & Internet
Full Google Chrome web browser and tons of apps. Collectively, very confusing interface. Read More... |
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Page 10
Power Consumption
You can lower cost by lowering backlight and stand-by power consumption. Read More... |
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Vs Sony KDL-46EX700
 We compare the NSX-46GT1 Google TV to the KDL-46EX700. Read More... |
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Vs Samsung UN46C7100
 We compare the NSX-46GT1 Google TV to the UN46C7100. Read More... |
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Vs LG 47LX6500
 We compare the NSX-46GT1 Google TV to the 47LX6500. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sony NSX-46GT1 Google TV. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the GT1 series Read More... |
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Page 16
Photo Gallery
See photos of the Sony NSX-46GT1 Google TV Read More... |
Part 17
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Sony NSX-46GT1 Google TV. Add your comments... |
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