Compare Sony Bravia KDL-40CX523 Prices
- 40" Full HD LCD TV
- Freeview HD
- Wi-fi Ready
- Dolby Digital Plus
- Media Remote
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Full HD TVs are capable of showing high definition images that are up to five times as sharp and detailed as old style 'standard definition' images. You'll need to have an HD source, such as a Blu-ray player, games console or HD TV to be able to really see the difference though. All TVs on sale today are HD-Ready. A Full HD TV has a letter p after it and this means that the picture is shown in the best possible quality.
1920 x 1080 is the highest resolution available on a television. Often shortened to 1080p, it refers to the number of pixels a screen can display and the level of detail it can show.
There's nothing better than enjoying a film on your home cinema system. And if you're a fan of the movies then you'll want to make sure you buy a TV with 24p True Cinema. (Sometimes called 24p Real Cinema). The 40CX523 comes with 24p True Cinema. What this basically means is that the TV works in sync with your movie player and shows each frame of the film at a the exact rate it was filmed at. You may not have noticed in the past but older TVs weren't capable of this and had to subtly adjust the speed of the movie to match the TV. 24p shows films exactly at the same rate you'd get in a movie theatre.
The 40CX523 has 4 x HDMI inputs. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface and is a standard used for audio / visual equipment. Like the older scart, HDMI is a port that allows you to connect things like Blu-ray players and games consoles to your television. Unlike scart, they're very easy to plug in - and take up a fraction of the space scart leads do. HDMI allows for HD devices to send high resolution information to the television. HDMI is an uncompressed digital signal, as opposed to previous analog interfaces such as S-Video, component video and composite video. In short, HDMI is the best way to connect your AV equipment and is going to be with us a good way into the future. There's a really good blog post over at Hi-Def hardware if you'd like to find out more.
A lot of people will really like this feature. Bravia Internet Video allows you to access a host of cool video content direct from the web, such as YouTube, video podcasts and the BBC iPlayer. So long as your Sony Bravia KDL-40CX523 is connected to your home internet connection you can simply choose which video service to access from the crossbar menu using your remote. As the content is from the Internet, it's always up to date. You can watch the latest news, trailers, or check out the latest viral video on YouTube. The following video does an excellent job of showing you how the system works. You can also check out the mini-site at Sony on Bravia Internet Video too. Theres more info on what's available to UK buyers specifically here too.
DLNA is all about getting our digital devices in the home to talk to each other and work together. The Sony Bravia KDL-40CX523 features DLNA making it easier than ever to connect your cameras, camcorders and other sources to your TV. DLNA allows you to connect devices easiler as well a share content over your home Wi-fi network. It's a set of rules that manufacturers work to in order to get a range of devices working together. Lean about DLNA here.
If the idea of paying a subscription fee each month for HD television programs doesn't appeal then you'll be pleased to know that the Sony Bravia KDL-40CX523 comes with Freeview HD built in. Freeview HD is the high definition big brother to Freeview and allows you to enjoy completely free access to HD stations such as BBC HD and many more. There are currently over 50 Freeview HD stations, with the line-up constantly being revised and added to. Find out what you can watch on Freeview HD here.
Skype compatible TVs allow you to use the successful Skype video chat system through your TV. Skype is a fantastic way to keep in touch with loved ones when they are in different parts of the country, or anywhere in the world. You can chat with your friends and family from the comfort of your living room without a headset or computer.
To get Skype TV you'll need four things:
You can find out more about Skype for TV at the official website: http://shop.skype.com/skype-for-tv/ which has info on compatible cameras and TVs. There's also a good video on the subject below.
While just about every TV these days has at least one USB port, not all of them are capable of playing movies. Even recent televisions might be stuck with a usb port that can only be used for photos and music playback. If you like to download and watch content from your USB, make sure your TV supports USB 2.0 media playback. The Sony Bravia KDL-40CX523 offers full support for videos played directly from your USB memory stick and you can access and browse movies using the remote.
The Sony Bravia KDL-40CX523 has features that use content from the Internet. To use these extra capabilities, you'll need to connect your TV to the web. This can be done via your existing home Internet connection using the router supplied by your service provider.
The X-Reality Engine is the part of the Sony Bravia KDL-40CX523 that controls and enhances the image shown on screen. A combination of computer hardware and software take each frame and 'clean it up' using a series of filters. The aim is to provide a crisper, clearer image. Two main areas of focus being colour and contrast. Three separate noise reduction filters enhance the images prior to upscaling and Sony's Image Enhancer improves texture, outline, contrast and colour.
The Sony Asia website has some more information on Bravia Engine 3, along with some examples of pictures with and without the X-reality engine - click here.
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