SONY 40WE5

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For a while I´ve been determined that my new LCD should be the SONY 40Z4500 - well, only until I read about SONYs new ECO serie to be launched in april (in Denmark where I live). New TV-sets from SONY this year are introducing Bravia Engine 3, and some other minor (?) extras like more hdmi connections, DLNA´s etc. I don´t know if the BE3 is a remarkable step forward in picture quality, but the 40 or 46 inch WE5 is certainly different in many ways.

The backlight technique is changed from usual CCFL to "Micro-tubular" HCFL. As far as I know the Hot Catode Flourescent Lamp was a technique used by PHILIPS for a short periode. SONY claims, that this kind of backlight reduces power consumption without loss of quality. (As a non-technical bonus it´s possible to get it in a white frame, possibly more appealing to women, and perfect in modern-style homes).

Does anyone in this forum have any idea of what "Micro-tubular" means? And does this mean improvements in picture or is it just another way to do things? A feature called ACE (Auto Contrast Enhancement) should further improve contrast ratio, now 100000:1 against previous models 50000 or 80000 (Z4500).

I hope that WHF plans a review of this model! Afterall it´s a bit more inventive in the field of power-reducing equipment. The idea of making an "intelligent" TV is brilliant - no persons in the room means switching off the display automatically, and on again when a person enters the room.

 

[kjelly]

Hi ...

I have been waiting a while for the low energy screens to hit the shops, and gleefully turned-on the WE5 40" last week.

I can say I am nothing but impressed, and that while different sized panels are often made in different factories - often resulting in different picture quality - the review by WHiFi for the 46" version seems to hold true for the 40" as well.

Am very happy, and was worth the wait.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Edwich:Does anyone in this forum have any idea of what "Micro-tubular" means? And does this mean improvements in picture or is it just another way to do things? A feature called ACE (Auto Contrast Enhancement) should further improve contrast ratio, now 100000:1 against previous models 50000 or 80000 (Z4500).

Limited explanation in this training video...

 

[Nick_Shepherd]

I have been shouting for a review of this set for a while now (see other thread, i'll bump it up). Must say I am suprised What Hi Fi have not tested it yet given all its credentials (but then I guess they have tested the 46', just I dont want that one so I dont care!).

 

[Anonymous]

Nick_Shepherd:
I have been shouting for a review of this set for a while now (see other thread, i'll bump it up). Must say I am suprised What Hi Fi have not tested it yet given all its credentials (but then I guess they have tested the 46', just I dont want that one so I dont care!).

i doubt the 40inch is gonna differ much , why would it ? if you wait much longer the tv will be obsolete , lol , go on take the plunge

 

[Anonymous]

I'm picking up the 46" WE5B (Black) tomorrow from my local Sony shop including 5 year warranty and free Sony BDP-360 blue ray player....

 

[Nick_Shepherd]

'' if you wait much longer the tv will be obsolete"

MAXFLIINN: LOL, thats just what my Mrs keeps saying! (and your both right!)

I'll get it at the weekend. Have had John Lewis price match at £1,125 so I guess that will do.

 

[Anonymous]

Nick_Shepherd:
'' if you wait much longer the tv will be obsolete"

MAXFLIINN: LOL, thats just what my Mrs keeps saying! (and your both right!)

I'll get it at the weekend. Have had John Lewis price match at £1,125 so I guess that will do.

you might post your views on it sometime ? im hoping the samsung b850 plasma will live up to the hype , if so it will be my next tv , if not the 46we5 will be on my new shortlist , enjoy ..