Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-46Z5100 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 43.1 x 3.4 x 27.4 inches ; 45.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 62 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0020NITOO
• Item model number: KDL-46Z5100
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,214 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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Product Description

Enjoy the latest in HDTV performance with the Sony BRAVIA Z-Series, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video capabilities, that let you view select on-demand movies and TV shows and listen to music and more, and even lets you personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great LCD TV choice!, September 11, 2009

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C. Roemer (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-46Z5100 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I have been doing research on a new TV for months. Choosing the size was the easiest part based on the space I wanted to fill. Room is very bright, so LCD was the likely choice; although I didn't rule out the new Panasonic plasmas with their anti glare, but they are lacking in picture adjustments. The Samsungs are all generally too reflective. I saw the new Sony W5100 and started watching that model. I was waiting for some reviews to read some opinions, but it was too new. I had decided to go with the W5100 based on the price, energy efficient, and the fact that I had read that there really wasn't a discernible difference between 120hz and 240hz. Choosing the sony brand was based on the fact that netflix will be available this fall, and that I have a PS3. I finally decided on the Z5100 because I saw it in the store and noticed the bezel was nice and thin, and that the tv speakers pointed forward. Most flat panels' speakers point down, so I figured it would help when watching broadcast tv to have the speakers pointed forward. Not the most 'scientific' method of selection.

I am very happy with this TV. The picture is great, the sound is great, no issues with glare, the internet content works (although I am still waiting for netflix, I did get an Amazon credit for VOD to try out), and the PS3 looks amazing.

My suggestion to anyone researching a new tv is to really nail down your requirements first, then choose some models that fit, and finally narrow it down from there based on features. Then head to a store to really look them over. I found myself almost getting too caught up in reading reviews. I found many negative points that, in retrospect, were very nit picky, so don't get too caught up; if you notice, this model only has positives at this point. I was also comparing energy usage figures on crutchfield. Most energy tests are based on a minimum of 6-8 hours of usage per day, which I don't do. If you avoid the Vivid mode and stick to standard or cinema, you will be fine with energy usage.

Amazon's price was perfect; I had been watching a handful of tvs for a couple months and monitoring prices. The delivery was ok. The package was damaged on one corner, as if a fork lift had punctured it. The tv has a tiny little nick that is only noticeable if you run your finger ever so slowly along the bezel. So it wasn't big enough to send it back.

If you decide on this tv, you are making a great choice. I haven't calibrated it yet, but may do so when cnet posts some numbers.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing TV, just like XBR9!, September 7, 2009

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N. Chin (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-46Z5100 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I have been searching for a Sony LCD for a while now. I think I started looking at the 46"XBR6,that was a while ago. We bought this TV because it looked amazing in the stores. I even have a friend that works for Sony and he said that this model is almost an XBR as far as picture. I have seen them side by side and I can't tell the difference, minimal if anything. This Tv has amazing color and picture quality! I have it hooked up to a Sony HT-SS360 surround and a Playstation 3 Blu-ray. Let me tell you that when you are in standard mode, it looks like live action - Amazing! The upscaling of the DVD on the Blu-ray also makes the TV seem even more spectacular. Some others said to get a Samsung, but I have been a Sony person for years.

40 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love it, June 2, 2009

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Dembeck - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony BRAVIA Z Series KDL-46Z5100 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV (Electronics)

After months of research, I decided to go with sony because it seemed to be the most reliable. I could not have picked a better television. I have a sony blu-ray and a sony surround sound system. The three of them compliment each other better than I could have ever expected. The tv in HD is absolutely beautiful. I see other tvs that are supposed to be comparable, and that just is not the case. This tv stands alone in this class of televisions. Samsung is close... but it's not SONY. In case you haven't noticed... I highly recommend this television