Sony Bravia S Series KDL 46S3000 46 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Editorial Review
Awaken your senses with depth, color and clarity from Sony's 46-inch Bravia S-Series digital LCD HDTV. Bravia S-Series LCD televisions use a full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance contrast, and dynamically improve color. This HDTV features HDMI and PC connectivity for all-digital audio and video integration that lets you seamlessly connect your compatible computer to the large display. The Light Sensor intelligently adjusts the screen brightness to match the ambient light in a room, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience. In a dim room for example the screen automatically reduces brightness. Noise Reduction 3D Digital Comb Filter Light Sensor - Adjusts the screen brightness to match the ambient light in a room Theater Sync HDMI-CEC - Included on select BRAVIA theater home A/V systems and components reduces the hassle and time-consuming job of powering up and routing signals to the simple push of a button Picture Modes - Vivid, Standard, Cinema Wide Mode Sound Mode - Dynamic, Standard, Custom MTS Stereo Decoder Dolby Digital - AC3 for ATSC Favorite Channel Parental Control (V-Chip) Sleep Timer - 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Timer Events - Timer 1, Timer 2 Power Save Mode - Standard, Reduced, Picture Off Energy Star Compliant Inputs and Outputs - 5 (4 Rear/1 Side) Analog Audio Inputs, 1 (Rear) Audio Out, 2 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Inputs, 3 (2 Rear/1 Side) Composite Video Inputs, 1 (Rear) Digital Audio Output, 1 (Rear) RF Connection Input, 2 (1 Rear/1 Side) S-Video Inputs, 1 (Side) Headphone Output, 1 (Rear) PC Video Input with D-sub 15 and L/R stereo mini plug connection, 2 (Rear) HDMI Connections 1 with L/R RCA audio connections Dimensions - 43.9 x 28 x 4.5 inch (1114mm x 730mm x 115mm) / 43.9 x 30.8 x 12 inches (1114mm x
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Customer Reviews

Great Sony, but why the high price for this 720p vs a 1080p?

2008-04-04
No complaints with the TV. Excellent picture, etc. But the specifications on this 46S3000 (Costco) aren't nearly as good as similar Sony models with with far better specs. Had initial problems with judder, but Sony customer service walked me through steps to alleviate this. Still, I am wondering why I've paid so much for this particular model. I DO like it, but I keep asking myself the question of whether this purchase is good value for the dollars spent.

Excellet TV; excellent service

2008-04-02
This 46" TV is an excellent buy. Great picture and sound even on standard definition broadcasts and regular DVDs. Ordered it from Amazon. Vanns picked up the order and delivered it by MyYellow truck in about a week. I am very pleased with the service I received from Vanns and MyYellow. The TV came out of the box looking spectacular and it took about ten minutes to set it up. In addition to the great picture and sound, this TV has the best remote and on-screen menu that I have seen.Sony Bravia KDL-46S3000 46-inch 720p LCD HDTV

Great Picture Quality

2008-02-29
Bought this unit only 3 days ago great picture on HD and SD. Was afraid of SD quality but it turned out very good. Colors are bright. Golf in HD Amazing picture. Easy set up and great onscreen menu. Viewed it next to a 46v-2500 1080P both viewing blu-ray. Very Very Very small diference and had to be close to see it.
So small I bought this one for the price. Consumer reports Best Buy Feb-08.

Bravo for Bravia!

2008-01-07
We went through Consumer Reports ratings to select the television and are very pleased. The clarity is spectacular and we've really not found anything we don't like about this television.

Amazing quality and delivered on time by Amazon

2007-12-28
I was very impressed by the Sony HD and more than that the Amazon delivery service. They came and unpacked and hooked it up.
HD quality is very good.

Excellent TV

2008-07-01
We purchased this TV last fall from Amazon. Even though it's "only" 720p, the picture quality when watching HD channels and DVD's is excellent. The quality of regular TV channels is decent and watchable. We also use it to watch Netflix streaming movies through our computer and the experience is surprisingly good.
If you buy from Amazon, don't forget to watch the prices for 30 days after the purchase. If the price is reduced, Amazon will refund you the difference. We got almost $100 back this way, but they will not do it automatically. You need to send them an email and ask for it.

Great TV

2008-06-19
Sony just makes great products. This year's NFL games in HD were even more spectacular on this unit. Sound quality is more than adequate. Black unpolished frame surround makes this blend well in our bedroom. My next TV will again be a Sony.

Love it!

2008-05-28
I am NOT a tech person, just average with TV's & PC's. The Sony Bravia was a snap to hook up, I used one HDMI cable from the cable box, and the other HDMI cable from the DVD into the back of the Sony Bravia, and I was all done! Simple. The set looks outstanding, and comes with a clear manual of instructions. It will do a lot more than I need (i.e. PIP) and yet it is simple to operate. An excellent buy for the money, and a Consumer Reports "Best Buy" in their recent magazine (according to my brother who noticed it). I highly recommend this set since 720p is what the stations will be broadcasting in and the picture is fabulous.

Sony Bravia 46" LCD TV (720i)

2008-04-29
Excellent TV, bright/vivid colors, no viewing angle problems. I bought this TV through Amazon after much research. The whole experience was flawless.

This is a great TV

2008-04-09
After months of looking a reviews and sets on the floors of many retailers I settled on the this TV. My set is a new build in Feb. 2008. I have no clouding issues, backlight is very uniform, and colors and blacks are great right out of the box. I agree with Consumer Reports that with a good signal you are hard pressed to see any difference with a 1080P set of which I have one as well.
Positves: No shiny screen or bezel, great standard definition, amazing HD, no motion problems that I can see, great price as these are probably being phased out, lots of zoom modes to your preference, plenty of color controls, enough inputs and outputs for most people.
Negatives: Really none to speak of!

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