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- 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel
- Motionflow™ 120Hz - clear, smooth motion for DVDs, TV
- DMex ™ compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades
- Enhanced XMB™ with 3D graphics incl. TV Guide
- HDMI™ x4, HD Component x2, PC Input
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Product Description:
45.5" screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * high-gloss black finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1920 x 1080 pixels * 2 component video (accepts signals up to 1080p) * | | | | |
Average Rating : 
Rating :  - Great product as advertised
The TV came in perfect condition from Amazon's carrier whose service was professional and friendly. It came and performed as advertised with no panel damage or any other defects. The only thing I have noticed that is unsatisfactory about this model is the gradients you can see that they discuss in the model/feature comparison concerning the 10 bit processing/panel. My advice is to view the high end sony TVs and its feature list and then decide which features are important to you. Use the comparison chart to decide which model and your decision is basically made for you. Also, you might want to take a look at the cnet reviews. Given the price difference, this model is a great value and I only notice the gradient thing and the backlight dimming (mentioned on cnet) once in a blue moon so it's really not a big deal for me.
I have a few other comments on this TV to share:
1) the tv guide feature is awesome... I don't pay for cable but get about 8 or so perfect digital HD channels for free off of the airwaves and the TV guide feature pulls down all the programming information to enhance my viewing pleasure... great feature!
2) If you purchase the product, read the manual and take time to familiarize yourself with all the different menus for adjusting the TV. One of the annoying things about the default settings (aside for the picture mode being way to bright "vivid mode" and burning your eyes up unless you are in the brightest of rooms) is that the TV is set to overscan the image by default. This is a relic from the past and should not be the default in my opinion. To get true HD and view all of those wonderful pixels, you have to change the screen size to full view.
3) Just buy a Sony, or at least something made in Japan. I work in professional AV and we have had problems with products manufactured in China and other countries that don't have the same quality control and labor standards they keep in Japan. I believe Panasonic and Sony maintain most, if not all, of their production lines in Japan at the highest quality. Not only is the initial quality better, but if you should ever have to have these units repaired these companies are much better about supplying parts to repair shops. As the story goes, you get what you pay for and most of us can't afford Pioneer.
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