Sony’s latest and greatest addition to the Bravia range is the KDL 46X2000 LCD HDTV.In all its glory, this 46” screen does look out of place in a small room, so we suggest that you upgrade your box room before upgrading your television. The design is not dissimilar to that of the rest of the Bravia family, but with an added hint of sophistication. The sleek titanium coloured frame is surrounded by what looks like glass but what is actually a transparent plastic frame.The reassuringly sturdy build looks notably handsome on the included desktop stand.
Full HD resolution, twin HDMI inputs capable of taking 1080p content, and two further HD-capable component video jacks certainly puts a compelling case in the Japanese giant's defence. But while some may get off on looking at the socketry at the rear of the set, it's what's on screen that really counts.
We know optimism is the way forward but we’re absolutely gutted that we haven’t had the opportunity to push this TV to its limits. Maybe later in the year we will update the review but until then we must admit that we are overly impressed by this TV’s picture performance.The Sony summons heroic levels of low-light detail, grips motion tenaciously and draws edges with a steady hand.HD pictures were stunning, just by watching Eastenders it has confirmed the need for Botox put it that way.Talking of cracks in the veneer, standard definition was a complete let down.It's a similarly agreeable story when displaying 1080p images. Textures and skin tones are revealed in their entirety, while the impression of depth delivered by the combination of contrast and resolution is first-class. Picture noise is all but eradicated.
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