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Based on 4 expert reviews, the average rating for Sony Bravia KDLV40XBR1 is 3.5/5. Expert Reviews for TVs are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Sony Bravia KDL V-XBR1 Series TV(26",32",40")

(8/20/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 64/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 85214 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
85.0 / 100.0
CNET.com Title:

Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1

(12/19/05)
Summary: While not quite as good for home theater as the best plasmas, the expensive Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 puts on a pretty face and delivers an impressive picture. Read the full review
Country: US
7.7 / 10.0
PC Magazine Title:

Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1


Summary: The Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 delivers a pleasing picture when paired with a high-definition source, but disappoints with anything less—until you dig into the menu settings. That the TV has only one digital video input (HDMI) also stood out as a limitation, especially as its selection of analog A/V connections is otherwise good. Read the full review
Pros: ; Detailed imagery with HD sources. Customizable menu system. Good color representation.
Cons: ; Single digital video input is limiting. Default picture settings degrade standard-definition viewing experience. Scrolling through broadcast channel guide also caused the TV to change channels, with odd blank-screen pause between channel changes.
Country: US
2.5 / 5.0
hometheatermag.com - review Title:

Sony KDL-V40XBR1 LCD HDTV


Summary: Good looking from almost any angle.Sony is arguably the most powerful brand name in television. The Trinitron is the premiere picture-tube technology known to two or three generations of TV buyers. But what has Sony done for us lately? In front and rear projection, the company has mustered SXRD, a visually credible version of... Read the full review
Country: US
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