Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Sony and JVC LCDs, Panasonic porta-Blu-ray reviewed

Sony's extensive LCD lineup includes a range of higher-end models, but the KDL-V5100 is not among them. This is Sony's least expensive series of 2009 HDTVs to include 120Hz processing, and it lacks the interactive extras and design complexities of its step-up brethren. But did the company also sacrifice picture quality?
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Sony's entry-level 120Hz bargain
Sony's extensive LCD lineup includes a range of higher-end models, but the KDL-V5100 is not among them. This is Sony's least expensive series of 2009 HDTVs to include 120Hz processing, and it lacks the interactive extras and design complexities of its step-up brethren. But did the company also sacrifice picture quality? Read the full review

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