The KDL-52XBR9 - Sony’s Latest LCD Behemoth
Sony has continued to push the envelope in terms of performance with their XBR line of LCD displays. The latest model is the XBR9. They come in a whole range of sizes, but when it comes to displays, bigger is always better to me. So naturally, the set that interests me the most is the 52 inch version, the KDL-52XBR9.
The KDL-52XBR9 is a feast for sore eyes. The shortcomings of LCD technology are not here. What is here is clean, natural and smooth image quality. The display uses Sony’s Bravia engine, which reduces digital noise and provides a sharp image. Black levels are deep and inky. Almost “kuro” like for those still lamenting the demise of perhaps the best plasma display on the market. Rest easy, technology is getting better.
Connectivity is the usual affair, 4 HDMI 1.3 inputs, 2 component inputs, a PC input, and for those still living in the stone age, you are covered with both a composite and S-video input.
A cool thing about the XBR9 are the widgets you have access to. If you have a broadband connection, there are a slew of internet widgets that you can use to check the news, weather, stock info etc. The XBR9 is also DLNA equipped. For those that don’t know, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) devices allows you to access digital photos, music, and video from DLNA-enabled PCs, NAS Drives, AVRs and other devices. It’s pretty awesome.
As if that wasn’t enough, you also have access to YouTube, Amazon VOD, Slacker, Sports Illustrated and many other sites with just the push of a button on your remote.
Anyone who is in the market for a large LCD display cannot go wrong with the KDL-52XBR9. It rocks.
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