Sony KDL-40W5500 40 inch LCD TV
Sony KDL-40W5500 (KDL40W5500U)
Checking out the latest LCD releases is always something to look forward especially when it’s from the acclaimed Sony Bravia camp. The Sony KDL-40W5500 is a 40 inch Full HD LCD that gives you High Definition detail with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution.
It boasts Bravia Engine 3 with 100Hz Motionflow and Image Blur reduction technology plus internet on TV functionality.
If you like the idea of a television that gives that little bit extra then the W5500 series is for you. Clever 24p True Cinema technology lets you get to see films as they were intended by the director plus updated picture enhancements deliver clear defined images.
This new 2009 model is available in 32, 37, 40, 46 and 52 inch screen sizes so finding the right one that best suits your room will be easy.
The superior Full HD images are perfectly complimented with the subtle “draw the LINE” design. This stylish slim 40 inch TV with its piano black finish is a good size for a lounge and will flatter any living space whether it’s wall-mounted or on a stand.
Its predecessor the KDL-40W4500 received rave reviews and was What HiFi Sound and Vision’s Product of the Year. This new version looks set to be something similar and has already been awarded 4 stars in their Supertest.
Tempting features come with the KDL-40W5500 including DLNA for streaming media from a computer and Applicast capabilities. Applicast is unique to Sony and allows you to access a range of internet based applications. Best of all you don’t need to have your PC turned on. There are built in widgets and instructions on how to use Applicast plus extra widgets to add on if the TV is connected to the Internet.
Sony KDL-40W5500 Key Features
- 100,000:1 contrast ratio
- Bravia Engine 3
- 1920×1080 Pixel resolution
- 24p Technology
- 100 Hz
- Built-in digital TV tuner
- 4x HDMI, 2x SCART, 2x Component
- DLNA + Applicast Capability
- NICAM Stereo
- Includes Sony 3 year guarantee
The whole family can enjoy a cinema like experience with razor sharp images and smoother motion in fast moving scenes thanks to Motionflow 100Hz technology. But it’s not just about watching movies nowadays there is so much more at the tip of your fingertips. The built-in networking technology means you can access music and photos for enjoying on the big screen too.
Renowned for producing televisions that are simple to use this 40 inch set has an easy to use remote control plus Sony’s XrossMediaBar for navigation. You’ll be able to see exactly what’s connected to your TV with quick access to them such as: Photos, Digital TV, Analogue TV and Input Devices. By using the remote to scroll forward and back you can then select a channel or play a disc etc.
Connecting to your favourite digital devices will be a doddle with the 4 HDMI inputs; two of these are at the side and two to the rear.
Free 3 Year Guarantee
The new Bravia LCD TVs also have Eco-Friendly credentials with Sony’s latest models being the greenest to date. Sony is also proud to introduce their exclusive 3 year guarantee on any new Bravia models that are over 26 inches screen size.
Note: Similar model numbers may also be in use depending on the sales channel or stockist being used for example KDL40W5500,KDL40W5500U,KDL-40W5500U,KDL40W550 0,Sony 40 W Series, KDL 40W5500 U
Other TVs in the Sony range
Other sizes available in the W series:
- KDL-52W5500, KDL-46W5500, KDL-46W5710, KDL-40W5710, KDL-37W5500, KDL-37W5710, KDL-32W5500, KDL-32W5710
Sony 40 inch LCD TVs
The current range of Sony 40 inch LCD TVs include the following models:
Z Series (KDL-40Z5500, KDL-40Z4500), E Series (KDL-40E5500, KDL-40E5510, KDL-40E5520), W Series (KDL-40W5500, KDL-40W5710), WE Series (KDL-40WE5W), V Series (KDL-40V5500), EX Series (KDL-40EX1), ZX Series (KDL-40ZX1), X Series (KDL-40X4500)
