I purchased this TV in the late 2008 and have found it to be an a really good purchase.
Some people said that the television has problems while the black shades are dynamic. I’ve checked for this in the store for couple of minutes and have used it for a month and I haven’t seen any sign of that issue. This is a extremely sharp TV with superior colors and strong black tones. This tv Set is much better than the previous TV W model.
Here is why you should get this LCD TV. It has a very perfect image in digital broadcast and does a flawless job in SD transmission better than some other tv sets I have seen. For that it’s respossible a great technology from Sony named DSP which is essentially noise reduction technology. Sony of course knows Blu-ray because they invented it, they know what color tones should look like I mean they hold a movie studio, the tv menus are actually simple to use, it has its own TV guide and it has capability for future expansion.
Picture quality is pretty near Samsung in high definition. I looked at both TVs side by side. Samsung is slightly better on sharpnes in analog broadcast. Samsung has more glare, Sony has a matte cover but blacks on Samsung are solid because it has a glossy screen. While viewing a Blu-ray disc,Sony has a bit more details. No fade from white to black issues on Sony as some reviews has noticed. Colors are pleasant and bright as Sony Bravia two engine is outstanding, maybe even better than XBR engine.I’ve heard the Z series may be better but there isn’t 52” models
Tv menus on Samsungs are created for experts with a lots of tweeks, but actually it’s unclear for average user. If you doubt that, download the user manual for the Samsung LN52A650 and for Sony KDL524100 and see for yourself. If you are technical person, go for the LN52A650. If you don’t like to get lost in menus, but you want an excellent image, go with the Sony. Ths Sony TV is very simple to use, but also it automatically finds digital channels and is like you get also a built in cable box.
The Sony television may not have the Ethernet connector and built in weather like the series 6 from Samsung, but it does have the built in TV guide and future expansion. But, if you want internet in your TV, you are better to be connected through external device. The TV guide option in this tv set is great and the Sony Bravia Sync is a big plus specially if you use a Sony DVD converter for 1080p. Picture in Picture technology is super as well because it’s allowing you to watch picture from HDMI and at the same time watch cable TV.
For me favorite thing on Sony KDL52W4100 is the power button on the top side as this is stoping kids from shuting down TV. Also a good thing is the remote on the Sony as it is really easy to operate.
Overall, if you want the a very clean picture, simple to use LCD TV with characteristics that makes regular television watching smooth and easy.This Sony KDL52W4100 is outstanding selection.
