And the hits just keep on comin'. Shortly after Sony introduced its
connected BRAVIA W-Series to the world, in flies yet another trio: the Z5500 line. Arriving in 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch models, the set boasts Motionflow 200Hz technology, DLNA certification, the outfit's
BRAVIA Engine 3, its own 'draw the LINE' design concept, a 1080p panel and a CI Plus interface, which only those parked overseas will truly understand. Furthermore, there's an integrated MPEG-4/AVC HD tuner, BRAVIA Sync (HDMI-CEC), an auto shut-off function, a dedicated 'Energy Saving Switch' and -- for the first time -- AppliCast. If you're curious, the latter feature enables users to access a range of online services (RSS feeds and all sorts of other widgets) via the built-in Ethernet jack. Sony didn't bother to share a price, release date or any hope of a US debut, but we'll be keeping our eyes peeled.
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posted Apr 30th 2009 8:39AM
That the best design for Sony. Keep it simple and elegant. Now I want to see this puppy in action.
"the set boasts Motionflow 200Hz technology" Marketing ploy at it's finest.
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i bet the 240hz will offer a slight improvement with 24p playback and quickly moving programs (hockey), just as it did with the xbr7. but I wonder why sony continues to market that matte finish as a benefit to all their sets. the samsung a&b650's ultra clear panel is still a cut above their whole line-up.
I agree with you Corey. I prefer Samsung finish over Sony's. I just love that glossy finish that Sammy's have. It gives blacks that inky feel.
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The Sony 240-Hz feature is one of the worst motion handling technologies I've ever seen. The XBR7 has extreme triple-ball effect and blurs especially while watching animated content.
It's a Samsung world right now--their 120-Hz handling is superior to Sony's. The Ultra Clear Panel really make the picture pop. Also the new Touch of Colour designs are striking to look at. 2009 is going to be a Samsung year.
240-Hz is garbage. My Panny plasma doesn't have any problems handling motion. Not sure why anybody would even consider an LCD in this day and age. 2009 is a Panasonic plasma year.