Sony KV-40XBR800 40 inch TV

Pros: Picture, connections, features, looks, reliable Sony TV build
Cons: Harsh price, still sounds like a TV, absurdly heavy

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This television is displaying images from various video sources including a Sony DVP-NS755V a Motorola digital cable box, Sony SLV-N99 ,...

Pros: Picture quality from all angles, warranty, hook ups are pretty easy
Cons: Weight, may need adjustments/service, cost

I bought this TV just after the holidays in anticipation of my Patriots reaching the Super Bowl. I had visions of a Super Bowl in HD, but the cable company didn't get the boxes in time. Warning-I am not very technical, so this review is for the basic ...

Pros: fantastic picture, simplicity, beautiful design
Cons: weight, stand without wheels *NOTED FLAW: discoloration of the tube after time

Like many folks today, I've been eying plasma screen TVs for a couple of years, watching as the prices fall and planning to buy one eventually. But the more I read about the plasma technology, the less enthusiastic I became. The primary shortcomings with ...

Pros: Great picture quality, sound provided with build in speakers is adequate, Sony dependability.
Cons: Big huge heavy...these types of TVs will be in the Smithsonian within 25 years.

I've had this set since April 2003....waited quite a while to do this review. I'm not very technically inclined with consumer electronics and other reviewers do a better job in that area so I'll focus on my experience as the end user. I've purchased ...

Pros: The best picture you can find on a big screen.
Cons: Price, weight.

After doing a lot of research, and a lot of debating with my wife to convince her that it was okay to pay that much for a TV, we decided to purchase the Sony 40" XBR. I had read a lot of reviews discussing the Digital Reality Circuitry and how it made a...

Pros: I really like the Twin-View features for watching more than one channel or videos.
Cons: Beers and pizza will be the cost for some beefy guys to move this thing.

I must state without a doubt, Sony makes a helluva good television, especially when you mention the XBR type. I originally bought a Sony 25" XBR when I was stationed at Osan AB, Korea. This was the standard size for TV's back in 1988 and this set was ...

Pros: Incredible pix quality, aesthetically beautiful, good price, easy to use
Cons: size, but how often is it going to be moved? stand's small component shelves

For several months, I considered buying this TV or going with an LCD, DLP or a plasma model. While price was a consideration, it wasn't going to be the determining factor. Since this was going to be a long-term investment, I was also considering size, ...

Pros: It's a sony, excellent picture, outstanding sound.
Cons: no headphone for second audio, 4:3 panscan mode dosen't always work, complicated remote.

Full Review This is an mostly an extension of the sony xbr 36 inch TV that I wrote earlier, and then my friend got this 40 inch Sony XBR, which is exactly the same in all technical aspects as the 36 inch one, only bigger. And boy bigger is better. ...

Pros: Excellent picture. Life like picture.
Cons: You will have to pay to have it moved.

This thing is tremendous. They carry in this 300 lb. box. Almost falling, buckling at the knees. Expecting this television to be like every other television. What a big surprise they got. The delivery guy ask, why would someone make a television this ...

Pros: None
Cons: Weight, poor delivery service, disorganized Sony staff, poor service center support.

Purchased this TV based on Sony's reputation and other reviews that I read. I purchased via Sony's Internet site since it was difficult to find this TV in retail stores. The stores that did have it didn't offer the same financing as Sony and tried to ...

Pros: Best picture. Period. (Except for the new Sony KD34XBR960)
Cons: Black bars a little annoying in widescreen mode.

Why on earth would you go with projection when it is a well known fact that the picture quality is not as good (this is almost common sense) and you have to replace the bulbs every year for about $200? Plasmas? Unless you're a single guy pulling in ...

Pros: Picture Clarity, Sound, Hey..... it's a Sony.
Cons: Weight

Just bought this TV at Circuit City. I had a 43" Sony projection. It did ok, but it was a projection, with the draw backs of a projection. I was looking at Plasma, but after reading reviews (expensive problems) and the price (at least $4500 for a good ...

Pros: Tube T.V. picture is the same from all angles,unlike projection
Cons: Heavy, special stand some stores charge extra for it.

Without getting technical.This is a great T.V. If you want details read some other reviews. All that ...

Pros: Incredible picture! Cool TV stand. Remote control is very user friendly. State-of-the-art Sony technology.
Cons: Pricey...but quality has its value, right? Extremely heavy! Should require 3 decent strength men.

I've had my Sony for about 3 months now and it's great! I am a huge Consumer Reports reader. However, this TV size is so niche, it never get reviewed or mentioned. Like other TV shoppers, I was mystified by plasma and considered rear projection TV's. ...

Pros: Sound Quality, Brand Name
Cons: Weight, picture quality

This TV is an alright TV. IT has the Sony Brand name which means a lot in todays technology. It Is easy to setup. And has a great stand to match it.

The bad thing is that I purchased one and sent it back because i saw offset colors in the...