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Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2 Review
The good: Reproduces deep blacks with excellent shadow detail; picture stays true from off-angle compared to other LCDs'; myriad picture controls; resolves every detail of 1080p-resolution sources; superb connectivity with three HDMI inputs and a PC input; unique, eye-catching styling; optional designer-colored bezels.
The bad: Expensive; subpar picture via standard-def inputs; wider than many LCDs; no picture-in-picture.
The bottom line: Sure the high-end Sony KDL-40XBR2 offers a commendable picture with more tweaks than you'll ever use, but let's face it: style is this LCD's main weapon.
Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2 Specs
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL-40XBR2
- Product Specifications
