Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-52S5100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 49.8 x 4.6 x 32.4 inches ; 65.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 107 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.
• ASIN: B001T9N0F8
• Item model number: KDL-52S5100
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,488 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Sony’s S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony’s large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs -- all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connections, you can hook up a Sony PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. You also have numerous other HD connection options, including YPbPr Component inputs as well as a PC input for using your laptop or desktop PC with your big-screen HDTV. No matter which HD source you use, the exclusive Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor ensures that images look sharp and brilliant. With BRAVIA Link compatibility, you can easily expand your high-resolution home theatre set-up with optional BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, or BRAVIA Input Link Modules. And BRAVIA Sync makes controlling everything a snap. Additionally, BRAVIA S-Series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen. Utilizing these features can reduce power consumption by up to 60% in a typical home theater environment.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great bang for the buck, November 27, 2009

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James M. Hiner Jr. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-52S5100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)

I picked this set up a week ago and must say that
I'm extremely pleased considering the price I paid.

I hooked it up to my cable providers HD box using a
dirt cheap HDMI cable. The factory default settings
are very good with no obvious deficiencies.

If your concerned about this set being only 60Hz, don't.
I have watched basketball and football on this set
and have not experienced any lagging, blurring, etc.

Yes it only has 3 HDMI inputs, but for me it's plenty enough.

I use 1 for my HD box connection and another for my PS3.
I'm currently shopping for a new surround sound system
which will use my 3rd and final input.

Speaking of sound, granted it's not the best coming out of
the set, but its not as bad as some may make it out to be.

All in all, I have to rank this as the best deal on the market
for a 52" LCD set. I spent 3 months researching and comparing
prices before I decided on this one.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Upgrade and enjoy!., May 17, 2009

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Julio Barrenechea (Lima, Perú) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-52S5100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)

Download the new TV's firmware upgrade of from Sony's web page, copy it to a flash drive, insert it in the USB port in the back of the TV, and the dim problem will be solved.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice TV, September 22, 2009

By 

PKMAN (San Diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony BRAVIA S-Series KDL-52S5100 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)

Bought it at the local BB a few months ago. Could've gotten more features from other brands at about the same price; or same features and size for less money but wife wanted a Sony, so for our budget we had to settle for this entry model. The set up was very easy and overall very user-friendly.

Had the same dimming problem many had. Tried to download the fix via Sony's website but the TV woudln't recognize any of my USB drive, so we called Sony to send a drive to us and problem mostly fixed. On some of the dark scenes it seems like the TV still want to dimm out but is fighting itself.

The stand feels kind of flimsy but is holding up so far. The internal speakers are surprisingly good. Not surround or anything but they are loud and relatively clean. The TV quality is good so for fast-action sport games.

Overall, it's a very nice unit.