| Brand Name | Sony |
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| Item Weight | 41.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 37.62 x 11.75 x 24.37 inches |
| Item model number | NSX-40GT1 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | BLACK |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Speaker Type | Built-In |
| Item Weight | 41.5 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 40 Inches |
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Sony NSX-40GT1 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LED HDTV Featuring Google TV, Black (2010 Model)
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| Screen Size | 40 Inches |
| Brand | Sony |
| Supported Internet Services | Netflix, Pandora |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Refresh Rate | 60 |
| Special Feature | Flat |
| Model Name | NSX-40GT1/US |
| Included Components | Stand, TV, Remote |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI |
About this item
- It has 40-inch, full 1080p HD, LED-backlit Internet TV powered by Google TV
- Google TV brings TV and Internet together, and seamlessly searches your TV, the entire web & apps
- Intel Atom Processor (1.66GHz) for world-class HD video, audio, and advanced graphics
- Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View, stay up to date with an upgradeable OS
- Includes keypad controller with mouse functions, QWERTY keyboard, optical finger sensor
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Access more entertainment than ever. Presenting Sony Internet TV, powered by Google TV. Search the entire web, TV listings and apps1 to find exactly what you're looking for. Watch TV, browse the internet2, or do both at the same time on the same screen. Plus, finding your favorite content is a breeze thanks to the included, intuitive handheld keypad with mouse. Now you can watch the game while tracking your fantasy team, tweet about the TV show you're watching, or update your Facebook status while viewing TV. VESA Hole Pitch : 300x300mm
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Internet-Ready Television
Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast.
Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.
Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.
Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.
(November 2011)
With its sleek and stylish design, the Sony Internet TV redefines the way a TV looks. And with the debut of the Google TV platform, it redefines what your television can do. Search the entire web, TV listings and apps to find exactly what you're looking for. Watch TV, browse the Internet, or do both simultaneously on the same screen.
Television, Meet Internet
Access more entertainment than ever. Presenting Sony Internet TV, powered by Google TV. Search the entire web, TV listings and apps to find exactly what you're looking for. Watch TV, browse the Internet, or do both at the same time on the same screen. Plus, finding your favorite content is a breeze thanks to the included, intuitive handheld keypad with mouse. Now you can watch the game while tracking your fantasy team, tweet about the TV show you're watching, or update your Facebook status while viewing TV.
Google TV Built-in
Google TV delivers a new experience by bringing the TV and internet together. Using your existing cable or satellite service and at no additional cost, Google TV gives you access to more entertainment options and simplifies the process of finding what you're looking for. Plus, you can enjoy both TV and web content at the same time, on the same screen.
Automatic upgrades from the powerful Google TV platform ensure that your Sony Internet TV is up-to-date, and you can access thousands of downloadable applications from the library of Android Apps, for new content and capabilities.
Personalize your TV experience with downloadable applications such as:
- Twitter: Keep in touch with people and get real-time updates.
- Napster: MP3 downloads and unlimited on-demand music streaming.
- Pandora: Free, personalized internet radio playing only the music you love.
- Netflix: Instantly watch Hollywood movies and thousands of TV episodes.
- Android Market: Access thousands of applications from the library of Android Apps.
- NBA: Check stats while you watch the game. See standings, video highlights and more
Provides nearly unlimited access to all areas of the Internet via a browser.
Android Market
Discover more with apps from the ever expanding Android Market. These made-for-TV apps will redefine your television experience. Intuitive Handheld Keypad
Use the intuitive handheld keypad for easy navigation of Internet features. An optical finger sensor offers control the mouse pointer, scrolling, zooming in on images, and more; and a a full QWERTY keyboard is provided for entering text.
Search Across TV & Internet
Whatever you're searching for, Sony Internet TV will help you find it on TV or the Internet. Whether you're looking for a channel, show, or website, spend less time searching and more time watching.
Intel Processing and Built-In Wi-Fi
Quickly load videos and website with Intel Inside. Intel provides the processing power for world-class HD video, audio and advanced graphics. This TV also features built-in wi-fi, to make your network connection even easier.
Link to Select Mobile Phones
Add your mobile phone to the Google TV experience. Using your existing Android phone or iPhone as an additional remote control, search content with voice navigation, or share web content between the phone and TV. Available through the Android Market and iTunes App Store.
Surf the Web While Watching TV
Navigate between websites and television channels or enjoy both at the same time, on the same screen, with Picture-in-Picture--check your favorite team's stats while watching the game, or tweet about the movie you are watching.
USB and Home Network Connectivity
Share your home videos or photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.
You can also enjoy content over your home network via devices supporting UPnP (video/music/photo) or DLNA (photo only), such as computers or network storage devices.
Dependable Sony Television Features
Regardless of what's on the inside, at the end of the day you're investing a television. This one delivers full HD display resolution with ultra-efficient Edge LED backlighting. 24p True Cinema allows for viewing video at the intended 24 fps (frames per second) picture quality when using Blu-Ray Disc players, Sony PlayStation 3, or other 24fps sources; and built-in 1080p upscaling converts lower-resolution sources to HD images.
On the energy efficiency front, Sony HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirement. In addition, they incorporate 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.
Finally, Sony doesn't skimp on the inputs, with four HDMI connections, component/composite connections for those older devices, four separate USB ports, and more.
NSX-40GT1 Select Specifications
Video Screen Size (Diagonal): 40 Inches Display Type: LCD Backlight Type: Edge LED Resolution: 1920 x 1080p (Full HD) Refresh Rate: 60Hz Tuner: Clear QAM/ATSC/NTSC Media Formats Video: H.264, MPEG-4 AVC Music: MP3, MP4 (AAC), AAC Photo: JPEG, GIF, PNG Internet Capability: Google TV DLNA/UPnP Playback: Photo (DLNA), Video/Music/Photo (UPnP) Wireless LAN 802.11.a/b/g/n Inputs HDMI: 4 (2 Rear/2 Side) Component Video (Y/PB/PR): 1 Composite Video: 1 USB 2.0 Ports: 4 (Side) Ethernet Port: 1 Analog Audio Input: 1 Outputs Analog Audio Output: 1 (Headphone) Digital Audio (Optical): 1 Weight and Dimensions Dimensions (WxHxD): 37.63 x 23.13 x 2.13 Inches (37.63 x 24.38 x 11.75 Inches With Stand) Weight: 37.7 lbs. (41.5 lbs. with stand)What's in the Box
Sony NSX-40GT1 40-Inch Internet HDTV, Keypad With Batteries, IR Blaster Cable, AC Power Cable, Table-Top Stand, Cable Cover, Installation Screws, Documentation
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Access more entertainment than ever. Presenting Sony Internet TV, powered by Google TV. Search the entire web, TV listings and apps1 to find exactly what you're looking for. Watch TV, browse the internet2, or do both at the same time on the same screen. Plus, finding your favorite content is a breeze thanks to the included, intuitive handheld keypad with mouse. Now you can watch the game while tracking your fantasy team, tweet about the TV show you're watching, or update your Facebook status while viewing TV.
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| ASIN | B004BB4VVI |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | December 22, 2010 |
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What I thought I wanted out of a TV was this: a device running on a flexible and future-facing platform that leverages the best of internet video, apps (that I would actually want on a TV like Netflix, IMDb, etc.), and old-fashioned television. The Google TV seemed like the obvious choice.
Unfortunately, it's not quite there yet. I've now used this TV for over a month and I am looking to get rid of it. I wanted to like this TV because it had so much potential. If it's helpful in making your decision, below are the reasons why I wish I wouldn't have purchased it. Also, you should know that I have the latest software on it (Honeycomb), in case you were thinking that update might fix some of this. Sadly, it doesn't. = )
The Remote- The remote looks cool, but using it is entirely frustrating. I'm sure there's a logic as to when to use the trackpad wheel on the right, and when to use the nav wheel on the left, but it's certainly not intuitive. The buttons are easy to accidentally press because they are small and several. It's easy to bump the remote, and that causes a mouse cursor to jump onto the screen which doesn't disappear for about 30 seconds. I ended up downloading the Google TV remote for my iPhone and just sitting the physical remote aside.
Android Doesn't Seem Ready for TV- The OS the TV is running is Google's Android and it is very exposed. The TV runs apps, and when they need an update a notification pops up on your screen every few hours (even if you are watching something). Sometimes the updates don't work and it just continues to notify you. I've been trying to update the NBA app (which came installed on the TV and can't be removed), for weeks, in order to get rid of the notification pop up. When I try to update, it gives me an error message saying the operation failed and to try again later. Another fun OS error occurs when I try to use the Google TV Remote app for my iPhone to control the TV. If my iPhone is dormant too long, it generates a large error message on the TV screen that pretty much blocks the middle of the screen (and whatever you were watching). The error says the connection failed. When you select OK, which you can only do by finding the physical remote and using the annoying tiny trackpad, it gives you another error indicating the Remote Control app failed. At this point you've lost your focus on whatever you were watching. There's something very annoying and unnatural about the error messages and notifications popping up in the middle of my movies that served as the final straw for me.
No Hulu- There's no Hulu Plus app for Google TV and there's actually no way to view Hulu on Google TV. It just gives you a message indicating that it's coming soon (as it has been for months and months and months). Every other Sony TV with Internet connectivity currently being sold offers Hulu Plus. I never realized how much I liked having Hulu on my TV until I couldn't get it.
YouTube Doesn't Work Sometimes- When you try to watch a YouTube video it prompts a box asking if you want to watch it in the browser or on the YouTube app. I honestly feel it would be nicer if it just chose one or let you set a default to limit complexity (maybe there's a setting I haven't discovered). After a few videos viewed in the browser, YouTube just stops working in the browser until you kill the browser app and reopen it. Sometimes the same thing happens in the YouTube app. It's very hit or miss.
Very Few Apps- Google TV advertising boasts several apps, but there are only a handful of apps actually designed for the Google TV. Most the apps offered appear to be designed for Android tablets. Some of the tablet apps work out OK, but Google clearly hasn't built a strategy for how to limit dysfunctional features by device yet. For example, some apps offer errors when they can't access features like vibration or screen brightness, etc. One app was unable to use the TV's internet connection so it didn't work. This is disappointing because they are offered in the app marketplace on the TV. You would assume that the majority of features would be functional on the TV if they are offered on the TV's store. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. So they kind of work... but not really. To be fair, you really don't want every Android app on your TV; only a few are relevant (like Flixster, Netflix, IMDb, etc). It's just annoying that Google isn't moderating the content well.
Searching is Confusing- You would assume that Google would do search well on Google TV, but it's not quite there yet either. If you hit the search button on the remote from within Netflix, for example, you would assume you are searching Netflix. Instead, you are searching the entire OS, all videos on all apps and services (like your cable or satellite). I hope Google offers developers an API (or perhaps they already do and nobody uses it) which allows the option to narrow search to within an app with the hardware search button in a future update. If the search functionality worked intuitively, it would be very useful.
Settings... a Nightmare- Because the TV (even the hardware) thinks of itself as an Android Device... like, literally thinks of itself as a giant tablet, all of the hardware settings are in the Android settings app. It's sometimes tough to know what's a function of the OS and what's a function of the hardware. That makes it difficult to find the right settings. It also seems that some of the settings you would expect on a TV are just absent.
The Hardware is Cheap- I don't want to hark on this too much considering the price point of this TV, but the hardware is really cheap. It's also pretty poorly designed for wall-mounting. For instance, the speakers are on the back. If you mount the TV, the volume sounds muffled, but your neighbors will likely complain since it's reverberating through the walls. Another annoying hardware element is that, by default, the Sony logo on the front glows a brilliant white whenever the TV is on. It's pretty difficult to navigate the Android system settings to find the option to turn that off. Trust me though, you'll want to turn it off right away. The light is very distracting with movies. Lastly on the hardware front, the low refresh rate results in ghosting. It's most evident on games.
I waited for the first major revamp, hopeful that Google TV would finally be a perfect fit at this price, but discovered it's not. I wouldn't recommend this TV unless you really need a browser on your TV; the fully-functional Chrome browser is it's only real strong point. I gave it several weeks thinking I would eventually fall in love with it once I learned to use it better or once I found it's "killer app" or "killer feature." Turns out it just doesn't have one.
I hope these experiences I've shared help you make a well-informed decision. If you really want to tinker with Google TV (and I'd posit that tinkering is all it's really good for at this point), you may want to consider the less expensive Logitech Revue connected to a different TV: Logitech Revue Companion Box with Google TV and Keyboard Controller .
If you are just looking for a good way to get Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, and some other key content on your existing TV, I'd consider a Roku. It's got dozens of apps/channels to bring web content to your TV at a very reasonable price: Roku LT Streaming Player . There are some differences between models though, so read carefully before buying.
If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac (and don't mind not having Hulu), you are better off with an Apple TV. They are fairly inexpensive and work well with your other Apple products. They allow you to do things like push YouTube videos you start on your iPhone to your Apple TV, access iTunes Match, shop the iTunes store, stream your music from your computer, etc. Apple TV also has an incredibly well-designed interface built around simplicity (something Google should really consider), and intuitive navigation: Apple TV MC572LL/A (NEWEST VERSION) .
If you are interested in what I have my eye on to replace this Google TV, I'm considering a Panasonic Plasma model with VieraCAST. It has all the web apps and YouTube you could want. it also has a video adapter for Skype that allows you to create 3D video (imagine sitting around the TV on Christmas morning while it takes all the video for you in 3D). Plus it has dozens of apps including Netflix, Pandora, Skype, Hulu, YouTube, 3D, etc: Panasonic VIERA TC-P46ST30 46-Inch 1080p 600 Hz 3D Plasma HDTV . Some of the Samsung Smart TVs also look pretty amazing.
Thanks for reading, hope it helped, and I hope you enjoy whatever you ultimately decide on!
The good: 1)The picture looks to be of very high quality to me. I only watch basic limited cable and also antenna tv. Both come in beautifully. 2) I love that I can be on the web and still watch the tv channel in the PIP. 3) WIFI/google was very easy to set up with my home wifi. 4) The design is really top notch, the tv is much heavier than an LED tv but looks sleek and light.
All in all,I had doubts about keeping this tv because of the limited sound options and the complexity of the tv/remote functions and usage. Then I realized that an LED sony tv without the google function would cost me more that this one did on sale. Since I love the picture and style of this tv, I guess its a keeper after all. I will probably upgrade my sound system in the future. I am hoping Sony will continue to update the software on this tv, because it definitely needs it.I appreciate the amazon 30 day return policy,as it gave me an opportunity to test out this tv without feeling stuck with it.
Edited 12/18/2011. I hooked up my old Sharper Image audio system to the headphone plug and now have very good sound. I have also used netflix and am totally pleased with the picture. Streams flawlessly. Picture quality remains excellent, I am more enthralled with this tv and am upgrading to a 4. Documentation issue remains a minus
for me.
Edited 01/26/2012: After another month of usage, I find the following: The tv function works great and I am very happy with it. Crystal clear picture on HD. On the other hand, the google/android function is pretty bad. I guess I am spoiled by my flawlessly functioning Android smartphone and the many things I am capable of using it for. The tv just isn't there yet. It seems to need a lot of software and hardware work (stronger processor) to be truly useful as an internet tv. The very limited number of applications that actually work well,the constant freezing, the constant stopping and starting when trying to play online videos,the many error messages and 'force closes' etc, etc, etc., make its use as an internet tv very frustrating for me. It's easier to just use the laptop and stream to the tv via HDMI cable.
The good: The one great discovery was that my smartphone handles an android market application that turns the smartphone into a remote for the tv. So I use my sleek phone as a fully and very smoothly functioning remote for the google tv. Is that great or what?
Would I buy the tv again knowing what I know now,after 2 months of usage? Probably not, I would wait for a more developed version. The frustration with the internet part of the tv is just too great. I like the idea but I feel that this product was brought to market before it worked the way it should.


































