Sony 40S4100 - Blu-ray Forum

CharlestonLion · 01-15-2009, 02:34 PM

Was just at Target and saw that they carry this TV for $999.00. Seems like a decent price for a 1080p TV that is 40". What can you all tell me about it?

callas01 · 01-15-2009, 03:42 PM

This unit doesn't use the Bravia engine, if you could step up to the V series 40V4100, I think you would be happier. You can find the V series online at Amazon for the same price, I think you would be happier with that one, and just wait a few more days for the delivery. Also the Samsung 550 model is $917 on amazon, it would be just as good in every way, and give you some of the options that sony doesn't offer until you get to their higher models.

mmunro2003 · 01-15-2009, 05:27 PM

Go with the 40v4100 or if you can squeeze out some more money for the kdl40w4100.

VentureRG · 02-16-2009, 02:48 PM

This is my TV. Can anyone provide suggested calibrations for it.
Call me crazy but the "vivid" setting oftentimes looks best and provides the most detail. When I self calibrated using filters etc. it appears too dark for the most part. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by callas01

This unit doesn't use the Bravia engine, ...

It's a Sony Bravia TV. What am I missing here?

mmunro2003 · 02-16-2009, 08:50 PM

The bravia engine is on every sony tv 40 inches or above except the S. The bravia engine is the video processor to help make SD sources look better and help processing of any other sources.

steve1971 · 02-19-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlestonLion

Was just at Target and saw that they carry this TV for $999.00. Seems like a decent price for a 1080p TV that is 40". What can you all tell me about it?

Your best bet is to go with the V series or W if you are that interested in 120hz. The V series has the Bravia engine and is a very good tv. For 120hz go with the W series. But you cant go wrong with either one. I would pass on the S series.

01-15-2009, 02:34 PM	#1
CharlestonLion Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Mount Pleasant, SC Trading Score:1	Sony 40S4100 Was just at Target and saw that they carry this TV for $999.00. Seems like a decent price for a 1080p TV that is 40". What can you all tell me about it?

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01-15-2009, 03:42 PM	#2
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	This unit doesn't use the Bravia engine, if you could step up to the V series 40V4100, I think you would be happier. You can find the V series online at Amazon for the same price, I think you would be happier with that one, and just wait a few more days for the delivery. Also the Samsung 550 model is $917 on amazon, it would be just as good in every way, and give you some of the options that sony doesn't offer until you get to their higher models.

01-15-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
mmunro2003 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:139 Blu-ray reviews:2	Go with the 40v4100 or if you can squeeze out some more money for the kdl40w4100.

02-16-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
mmunro2003 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:139 Blu-ray reviews:2	The bravia engine is on every sony tv 40 inches or above except the S. The bravia engine is the video processor to help make SD sources look better and help processing of any other sources.

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