Sony HD TV Lab Test
When it comes to consumer electronics, nothing is more prominent than the brand name Sony. From portable media players to car stereo systems, the name Sony always stands out in the market. This is because the company always has a knack for superb quality, enhanced user experience and attention to detail. But can Sony escape the meticulous eyes and ears of reviewers and home theater geeks? Take a look at how Sony HD TV sets are doing at home and on laboratories, here on the Sony HD TV lab test.
Out of more than a handful of Sony HD TV models available in consumer electronic retailers these days, there is a certain model that really stands out from the crowd. This is the Sony KDL-46XBR4, a forty six inch LCD technology based high definition TV rated by CNET with 8.3 and is hailed as the Editor's Choice by the same review company in September of 2007. Rendering of black levels have always been a major obstacle in the use of LCD in flat panel TVs. But Sony is fit enough to be called a conqueror of the black level rendering, because in this model, the black level performance is rated excellent by both users and reviewers.
Another test to this Sony HD TV model is the connectivity. Most experts agree that in identifying a good high definition TV, one must not look first at the front of the panel but at the back. Indeed, since the essentials of a TV are found not on the sleek and glossy design of the panel but on the versatility and functionality of the product which are concealed at the rear of the unit. And the result of this test for this 46-inch Sony HD TV - is a big A plus. Connectivity is hyped with 3 HDMI slots. Not to mention a PC input. So for connectivity, it's a check for Sony HD TV KDL-46XBR4.
For a test of its viewing capabilities, a good high def TV should have an efficient off the angle viewing and fine uniformity for the screen. This is another major drawback of LCD technology. If you are familiar with your flat PC screens, you may probably experienced a screen black out when you turn your screen. But as expected, the Sony KDL-46XBR4 did not fail. Whichever side you may be on the Sony HD TV, you get the same picture as you would sit right in front of it.
Giving it a run down for black level, that's check, off angle viewing, check, connectivity check, overall picture quality, that is very check! This lab test has definitely proved once again that Sony will always remain true to its commitment of giving quality products.
