The Sony KDL-46EX524, a member in the Sony Bravia family and the
largest of the new EX524 series. This seems to be one of the more
value-conscious TV's that Sony is currently producing, with high quality
screens and electronics at a reasonable price, making it a perfect buy
for the mainstream consumer who isn't concerned with perfect
studio-quality colouring or high-end aesthetics. The centralized
multimedia functions, easy access to Wifi or Ethernet and Freeview HD,
for this particular series is highly functional and desirable for anyone
who wants set-top connectivity beyond that of their computer regardless
of technological ability.
The
two-tone gun-metal and glossy black bezels and large, smooth, 46 inch,
matte screen are classic compliments to any home design and a style that
Sony has been using regularly for the last couple of years and it
appears very well built for the price. The LED on this model is
extremely slim, being only about 3 cm in depth, this is mostly due to
the lighted edges of the television as opposed to a back lit (or full
array) style, with recent improvements in technology unevenness in
color, due to the edge lighting, is very rarely an issue. The decreased
environmental impact of the LED including it's decreased consumption of
power and the ease of recycling the parts at the time of disposal makes
this TV a very green choice. The factory standard swivel base is great
for angling the screen in various directions depending on where the
current viewer is seated and the standard size of the unit makes it easy
to mount on the wall with a mounting kit however, because many of the
connectors are on the back of the television this may limit their
accessibility.
The remote control for for the Sony KDL-46EX524 is
slightly curved with evenly spaced buttons that aren't overly close
together, but is very pleasing visually and the dedicated media buttons
help the consumer make use of the included media software. It requires
two "A-A-A" batteries to operate. Pressing the home button on the remote
control gives you the menus for access to settings and the incorporated
media content. The menus are easy to read and intuitive to understand,
appearing quickly along the bottom of the screen with a clean, modern
look. For some menus you may need to cycle through options in order to
find specific options that you are looking for. Picture-in-picture
programming is very easy to use and even allows you to navigate menus
while continuing to watch your current program.
The integrated
streaming is an excellent addition to the features of this TV, instead
of necessitating the purchase of additional hardware to make full use of
the internet suite for people who want streaming productivity on their
televisions. The Bravia Internet Video menu comes pre-programmed with
streaming video selections such as Sony's Entertainment Television
library of old TV series, health and fitness videos from Livestrong.com,
YouTube, BBC iPlayer, Sky News headlines, Demand 5, Love Film, blip.tv
and other popular web destinations. It also has the functionality of a
full web browser so that you can visit any of your favorite sites right
from the comfort of your couch. Non-streaming options are also
available, such as Sony's Qriocity, a refreshingly new video on Demand
service for both music and movies that lets you pick what to watch and
when to watch it without worrying about monthly subscription fees and
service charges. MoshCam which features live concerts filmed in Sydney's
leading music venues will allow you to see your favorite musical acts
from the comfort of your home, without the expensive ticket price.
Finally, access to Facebook, Twitter and Skype, for making free calls
via web cam (however the web cam is not included and would have to be
connected via the USB) are all integrated into the platform to help
round out its robust assortment of useful and interesting applications
while helping the user keep in touch with family and friends through the
use of voice and video from the comfort of the couch, in front of the
television, in their own home.
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