Sony BRAVIA VE5-Series KDL-52VE5 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz Eco-friendly LCD HDTV
Introducing the Sony BRAVIA VE5 HDTV, a revolutionary TV that combines energy-saving features with quality picture performance. Minimize excess power use with a high-efficiency backlight that uses over 50% less power in Home Mode than Energy Star 3.0 requirements. Plus enjoy Full HD 1080p picture quality and smooth motion with Motionflow 120Hz technology.
Sony BRAVIA VE5-Series KDL-52VE5 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz Eco-friendly LCD HDTV Features
- New Energy Saving Switch lets HDTV consume zero power when in standby mode. LightSensor technology gauges ambient light and adjusts the backlight
- Presence Sensor detects which helps you to conserve energy even if you forget to turn off your HDTV
- Features an HCFL backlight, which uses specialized components to provide outstanding image quality while exceeding requirements by over 50 percent
- A 52-inch, 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content
User Reviews about Sony BRAVIA VE5-Series KDL-52VE5 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz Eco-friendly LCD HDTV
I had been actively seeking this HDTV, but was resigned to finding it out of stock (it has been discontinued for 2010) or for full pop pricing, which I wanted to avoid. However, a link to the product on Amazon through my Yahoo shopping page brought me to the set I wanted, at a price that was incredible--with free shipping! WOW! The fulfilling company (Video & Audio Ctr. in Los Angeles) was very easy to work with, and delivered and set up the product for me on time and accommodating my schedule. Very impressive.
The HDTV itself was all I wanted, and more! Set-up is easy, there are plenty of inputs for all my TV toys, and it looks incredible! My only complaint/caution to those buying this model: the base is not really sturdy enough to support a big, top-heavy 52" HDTV. I recommend using a wall mount if you can. Otherwise, be sure to secure the TV to a wall or your stand, just in case (I am in earthquake-land, so toppling over is a concern.)
In addition to the superb picture quality, is the fact that this HDTV only uses as much power as a 40w light bulb, and has all sorts of features to help reduce power-consumption. I highly recommend this product. -- A great picture and green as well!
1ST THE only bad review about this tv on here is from some moron that doesn't understand the tv has nothing what-so-ever to do with changing channels on a cable or sat box., also if u have hd it has like 4 times more info so channels do take 1 second longer to change but thats why u use a guide to flip channels and only pick the 1 u want to go to., either way he left a horrible review about this tv because he doesn't like his tv provider i guess if his power company turns off power he'll blame sony because tv won't come on!! people that stupid shouldn't be allowed to have tv this nice anyway!!! THIS tv sells at sears for $1899+shipping and tax thats like $2200 i got it for $1374 free shipping(from ca to nc)no tax!!! i had a sony rear projection tv for 3 yrs and it's actually got a good picture but it's not bright at all (hard to watch in daylight) i rented a sony v5100 lcd(to test it) and its a nice tv, almost the same as this one but this one has twice the contrast and uses less power.. the energy save feature hasn't turned the monitor off yet cause we move alot but just in case i get a phone call or go outside for longer than expected i know the tv will get a break and save power.. it also has auto dimming feature when room gets darker tv dims so it doesn't blind u and saves power, this tv only uses sbout 185watts, 100-200 less than most 52". my friend has a samsung LED tv and wow i mean wow picture is damn good no doubt but he paid $2400 thats $1,000 more i don't think picture is that much better.. this tv has awesome picture, HD LOOKS GREAT but even a twlight zone from 1959 in 4.3 looks really good i was shocked., very good speakers (much better than i expected)menus and remote are easy also it controls my other sony stuff.. the stand was already on tv so all i did was pick up the tv, sit it on stand, plug it in hook up hdmi cables done., took 5 mins.. buy this tv now!!! -- awesome tv $800 off retail..
I bought this Tv after doing some research and talking to friends in the know. I was originally looking at newer technology LED sets but didnt think the extra cost was worth it after comparing LCD vs. LED sets. I bought this through Amazon for what i think was a great value at $1299 w/ free shipping and no tax. I was originally going to purchase a surround system to go with it but after listening to the built in dynamic tru surround sound...i now feel that it would be a waste! The tru surround sounds just great for me even though i had read some reviews complaining about the sound. I am gonna invest in a dvr recorder instead of a sound system. The picture on this set is awesome and i am now hooked on HD as well! The fact that this tv is eco-friendly and efficient is a plus (Not that i care what Al Gore says...) and the built in motion/presence detector is great if ya have teenagers in the house. Buy this set...you will LOVE it! -- Wow....Great TV!