Sony has second to none credibility when it comes to electronics. You probably know that some of their HDTVs are listed as the best HDTVs on the market. Recently the S series has been launched and its Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-46S5100 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV is one of the best entry level LCD TVs in the market. The 46-inch TV is ideal for any living room. Watching movies on the LCD TV is also great due to its immense size. Due to its large size, for those who require a TV in their small bedroom, it is recommended to get a smaller size LCD TV, as a 46-inch TV may be too big for a bedroom.
With Full HD capability, the KDL-46S5100 can take any HDTV signal and play it back in the highest possible resolution. Third generation game consoles such as Xbox 360 and PS3 can be connected via the available HDMI port on the LCD TV. The Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-46S5100 46-inch 1080p LCD HDTV offers three HDMI ports that are more than enough for most users. Connecting products compatible with BRAVIA Link technology is easy with this TV, as it supports the mentioned function.
Apart from the HDMI port, this unit has various ports like PC, S-Video, Component, Composite and many others. This allows devices that do not support the HDMI function to use some of the many ports available on the TV. A 30,000:1 contrast ratio allows the TV to produce a vibrant level of contrast, and deep blacks are often possible with this model of HDTV.
Its glossy screen can produce some glare, especially in a brightly lit room with sunlight. However, in a room made specifically for home theater, this S-Series HDTV proves to be one of the best HDTVs available on the market. There have been many wonderful reviews given by owners of this model. They report exceptional picture qualities produced by this unit in addition to some of the many features available with the TV.
A known issue with the TV is its HDMI connections. There are several reports that the TV is unable to receive HDMI signals from its ports. Don’t worry though, as a quick call to Sony will solve the problem. Your HDTV may only need a software update, Sony will provide the update on a USB stick. The USB memory can be connected to the available USB port on the back of the unit. Quick and easy.
Your Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-46S5100 HDTV will probably be the center of attention when people visit your house, just wait for their reaction when you turn it on. With Energy Star 3.0 technology, this LCD TV unit consumes less energy compared to any other competitive product in the same category. Priced at under $1000, it’s a great but simple TV, ideal for those who don’t require fancy features in their TVs.