Sony has announced 17 new LCD HDTVs here at CES in Las Vegas. Following the trends of other major vendors, Sony's new TVs have slim bezels and thin depth. Here's a breakdown of what they're showing.
Z-series: Two new models, 40-inch KDL-40Z4100 and 46-inch KDL-46Z4100. The displays feature 1080p, 120Hz refresh rate, Deep Color, and four HDMI inputs.
W-series: These displays have 1080p, 120Hz refresh rate, and a new 3D graphic interface. Also included is a USB photo and music player and four HDMI ports. W-series includes the 52-inch KDL-52W4100, 46-inch KDL-46W4100 and 40-inch KDL-40W4100 models.
V-series: These are part of Sony's entry-level series. Each set features 1080p and the new 3D graphic interface. They also have the USB photo and music player and four HDMI inputs. The series consists of the 52-inch KDL-52V4100, 46-inch KDL-46V4100, and 40-inch KDL-40V4100 models. Pictured below is the 52-inch:
XBR6-series: Sony also announced smaller size TVs offering 1080p resolution in 37-inch and 32-inch screen sizes. The KDL-37XBR6 and KDL-32XBR6 models have a new thinner design and Sony's 3D graphic interface. Pictured below is the 37-inch:
N-series: Sony says that this series was designed with "audio in mind." The new series offers 37-, 32-, and 26-inch screen sizes and features a cosmetic design that is supposed to complement the PlayStation 3. The sets feature 720p resolution and the 37-inch (KDL-37N4000) and 32-inch (KDL-32N4000) models have integrated 5.1 audio. The 26-inch (KDL-26N4000) offers integrated 3.1 audio with a built-in subwoofer.
M-Series: Another line of entry level HDTVs, there are four new models at 19-, 26-, 32-, and 37-inches. The 37-, 32-, and 26-inch displays offer a resolution of 720p and two HDMI ports. The 19-inch model offers a 1440 x 900 screen resolution. It features an HDMI, component and PC input. Pictured below is the 19-inch:
All 17 of Sony's new BRAVIA HDTVs will ship some time this spring.
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Lots of "entry level" TVs, mostly at sizes below 40". Is Sony aiming at the kitchen-TV market now? What happened to big-screen home theater? 52" comes close, but how does Sony expect to compete with the 60" plasmas from Pioneer, Samsung, Vizio? And what's the difference between the V4000 series and the current V3000 series? I know... questions, questions... but did your reporter TALK to anyone at the Sony booth, or just walk away with a brochure?