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Monday, January 9, 2012

Sony Bravia EX700 Series 60-Inch LCD with LED back-lighting HDTV (KDL-60EX700)

Enjoy Full HD 1080p, incredible contrast and smooth motion performance with the slim Edge LED backlit Sony BRAVIA EX700-Series LCD HDTV. Connect to the internet and instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV shows, videos and music using apps from Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Slacker and more.

Amazon Sales Rank: #34911 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Sony Model: KDL-60EX700 Dimensions: 34.62" h x 2.62" w x 56.37" l, 60.23 pounds Display size: 60 60-inch LED Backlit HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution lets you take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation3 gaming console Ambient Sensor and LightSensor technologies automatically adjust the color and backlight based on a room's lighting Inputs- 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output Includes removable stand; measures 56.375 x 35.875 x 15.25 inches with stand

Experience Full HD 1080p resolution, incredible contrast and sharp, and vibrant images with the Sony BRAVIA EX700 Series HDTV. You'll enjoy incredible motion performance thanks to the integrated Motionflow 120Hz technology, which helps reduce blurriness and judder for fast-action sports, movies and games. It also features Sony's Ambient Sensor and LightSensor technologies that automatically adjust the color and brightness based on a room's lighting, and it includes a USB port that enables you to connect an external hard drive for sharing your favorite videos, photos and music with family and friends. Additionally, this top-of-the-line EX Series model also offers Sony's newest video processor (Bravia Engine 3), a thin LED-backlit display, ability to connect to the Internet wirelessly via an optional Wi-Fi adapter, and instant streaming (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet) of Internet video and music content using apps from Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Slacker, and more. This 60-inch EX700 (model KDL-60EX700) comes with 7 HD inputs (4 HDMI, 2 component and 1 PC) so you can take full advantage of all your HD components. It also includes a removable table stand, allowing you to mount this HDTV to your wall with optional VESA hardware. The EX700 series also comes in 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models (see a comparison of all BRAVIA EX Series HDTVs below). Experience the beauty of Full HD 1080p (see larger image). The BRAVIA EX700 offers 7 HD inputs, including 4 HDMI ports (with 2 easily accessible on the side), as well as an Ethernet port and compatibility with Wi-Fi networking. Key Features Motionflow 120Hz Technology: Experience smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionflow 120Hz technology. Motionflow 120Hz technology doubles the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and applies Image Blur Reduction technology to deliver a crisp, fluid and realistic viewing experience during fast-action scenes. Edge LED backlight: Enjoy a slim design plus amazing dynamic contrast with an Edge LED backlight. Full HD 1080p Resolution: Experience Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution, and take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080). Ambient Sensor: Get a natural looking picture whether you are watching movies late at night or playing video games during the day with an Ambient Sensor that automatically adjusts the picture color based on a room's lighting. BRAVIA Engine 3: Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color and contrast and significantly reducing noise with the BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital processor. Wi-Fi Adapter Ready: Enjoy the convenience of wireless connectivity for your home entertainment network and make accessing your online entertainment--including movies, photos, music, videos and more--even easier (Wi-Fi dongle required; sold separately). BRAVIA Sync Compatible: Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA Sync compatible devices--including BRAVIA HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc Players, surround sound systems, Handycam camcorders and Cyber-shot digital still cameras, all with one remote control. 7 HD Inputs: Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs to connect a Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation3 gaming console or any other HDMI-capable equipment. Two HD component inputs provide added HD-capable connectivity in addition a PC input (HD-15 pin) lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor. 24p True Cinema: Movies consist of 24 images per second, and cannot be faithfully reproduced on conventional televisions, resulting in unnatural, jerky movements. But 24p True Cinema displays the 24 progressive images as they should be, in the same sequence as the original film source. Now, you can recreate the visual clarity of cinema-quality movies in the comfort of your own home. LightSensor Technology: Automatically increase or decrease the level of brightness of your TV's backlight based on a room's lighting conditions with the integrated LightSensor technology. Dim the lights to watch a movie and the sensor dims the backlight, which also helps reduce unnecessary power consumption. BRAVIA Internet Video: Instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from a large selection of entertainment apps including: Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, and more. Presence Sensor: Save energy with an HDTV that turns the picture off when you’re not in the room, leaving only the audio on. After 30 minutes of no motion the audio is turned off and the TV automatically goes into stand-by mode. Energy Saving Switch: Eliminate standby power consumption without having to unplug your TV. Simply turn the Energy Saving Switch to off position and the TV no longer draws energy from the power source. USB port for photos, music and video playback: Share your photos on the big screen, listen to your favorite music, or watch videos encoded in MPEG format. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to the HDTV's USB input. VESA-compatible hole spacing uses an industry-standard mounting-hole pattern that can be used with VESA-compliant mounting brackets, taking the guesswork out of selecting the proper hardware for hanging your TV on the wall. Swiveling stand with up to 20 degrees of swivel for both left and right. Warranty: 1 year parts and labor Dimensions TV with stand: 56.375 x 35.875 x 15.25 inches (WxHxD); 74.8 pounds TV without stand: 56.375 x 34.625 x 2.625 inches (WxHxD); 60.2 pounds What size TV should you get? Connections HDMI: 4 (2 side, 2 rear) with HDMI PC input capabilities Component: 2 (both rear; 1 fixed and 1 selectable) Composite A/V: 2 (1 side, 1 rear) RF: 1 Ethernet: 1 USB 2.0: 1 (side) PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 (rear) Digital audio output: 1 optical (rear) Analog audio output: 1 (rear) Analog audio inputs: 4 (1 side, 3 rear) What's in the Box Sony BRAVIA EX700 Series HDTV, power cord, remote control (RM-YD033) with batteries, table top stand with hardware, quick setup guide, operating instructions Key Specifications Display Display resolution: Full HD 1080 (1920 x 1080) Aspect ratio: 16:9 Viewing angles: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical Backlight type: LED Dynamic backlight control: Yes Dynamic contrast ratio: High Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star: 208W Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star: 0.17W Audio Features Speakers: 20 watts total (10W x 2) 5.1-channel audio out: Yes Dolby: Dolby Digital Sound mode: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice Sound effect: Cinema, Music, Live Sports, Game Convenience Features USB applications: Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video Player (mpeg2 TS) On-screen display for external input: Yes PIP (Picture in Picture): PC Input(HD15/HDMI) & TV Channel/CVBS/(HDMI)/ (Component) Auto Picture setting with HDMI: Cinema, Sport, Music, Photo, Graphics, Game Scene select: Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, General Parental control: Yes Multi-lingual display: English, French, Spanish Info banner: TV Guide on Screen, PSIP, XDS Edit channel labels: Yes VESA hole pattern: 400 x 300 Sony BRAVIA EX Series Comparison BRAVIA EX Series EX700 EX600 EX500 EX40B EX400 Sizes 32/40/46/52/60 32/40/46 32/40/46/55/60 32/40 32/40/46 Full HD Ambient Sensor BRAVIA Engine 2     BRAVIA Engine 3       BRAVIA Internet Video       BRAVIA Sync CCFL     DLNA       Edge LED       Energy Saving Switch         Enhanced Favorites       Integrated BD Player         Motionflow 120Hz       Presence Sensor         USB Photos/Music/Video Wireless LAN Ready     Swivel   HDMI 4 4 4 3 4 Learn More Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room? With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5 Amazon Instant Video Watch Amazon Instant Video on This DeviceChoose from over 90,000 movies and TV shows, with thousands available in HDPurchase or rent the latest new release movies and TV showsStart a one-month free trial of Amazon Prime and get unlimited, commercial-free, instant streaming of more than 5,000 movies and TV showsBegin watching instantly - no waiting for a downloadPause, fast-forward, rewind, or watch it over again - just like a DVD

Most helpful customer reviews 53 of 55 people found the following review helpful. 60ex700 - great picture and features, nice sharp x-gen panel By T. Craw I got my 60ex700 yesterday and I am really happy with it. It is a great TV. There was a little flashlighting and uniformity is not perfect but it seems you can tune it quite a bit. There are an amazing amount of settings and I have it set to be more than acceptable for me. Great price on a great TV. Contrast is great with deep blacks and white whites. The motionflow is great also. Furthermore, the sound is acceptable for normal viewing and much better than I expected due to all the people dissing it. I have a nice theater 5.1 setup but I don't want to use that for everything and the sony sound is just fine. Netflix and internet stuff is great, the remote is fine. This technology is getting so good we are really picking nits at this point. I just hope it is engineered to be reliable and long lasting because I intend on having this in my living room for the next 6-10 years. I am sure you can spend a lot more and buy a better TV with better picture quality but for this price... killer TV. The only downside is the TV is so damn thin and light that I feel nervous holding the bezel when I have to put in the inputs. It is solidly built but it just looks so fragile. 31 of 31 people found the following review helpful. Great TV and Picture with Some Rough Edges By A Thoughtful Consumer I've had this giant Sony for about a week and for the most part am quite pleased with it. The picture is super sharp with astonishing color. For a 60" screen, it's very light weight and really thin. The setup and picture preferences are really easy to use and to find. There's lots of hdmi connections on the back so you can get rid of all your composite and S cables, use hdmi cables and make all your components look the greatest they can be. I replaced a 60" DLP tv with this so for me there is a huge drop in temperature in my TV room..this LED runs with no heat-love it.There are some really neat features, 1 is a 'presence' monitor. If you don't come back soon enough to the TV, it knows it and will shut the picture off but leave the sound on. A nice feature with internet radio. I like the internet network possibilities. Pandora and Slacker and Utube are available to me from the TV and it's remote control-nice. BUT take notice, to make the internet happen on the Sony you need either to hook up an ethernet cable from the back of your router to the back of the TV OR you need to buy, extra, the Wireless LAN Adapter and already have a wireless access point as part of your computer system.The picture is wonderful and I'm keeping it but there are some rough edges that bother me. The onboard sound is adequate at best. There is just no room for decent speakers on such a skinny tv. Fortunately, to hook up a surround sound system to the TV is really easy. Sony also make 5.1 sound system that is wireless that is pretty good. While, I like the internet possibilities, and particularly, being able to access Netflex for direct movie downloads, I was disappointed with Netflex and Amazon VOD services. I have a medium speed DSL and you cannot cache a video download..you have to stream it. So my DSL couldn't keep up with the movie stream-constantly stopping and waiting for information to download. In the case of Netflex, they scan your system and check the speed and then only send the information that can be process by your system. That was a crappy picture. I can of course upgrade my DSL speed but for the addition $10-$15 a month, that sort of defeats the purpose of downloads. It's cheaper to stay with 'snail-mail' movies. Plus the downloaded sound was not surround sound and rather poor. Also I found the selection of available movies and programs to be a rather slim selection and that was disappointing.This is not a fault of the TV,connecting to the internet was very easy. But ,for me, the HD video services are not prime

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