Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-52W5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Great TV, Annoying lag 2010-03-12

Reviewer: Ephraim

Great HDTV. All the interconnectivity you could ever want--netflix, DLNA to play your video-audio-photo, networked, etc. The menu system is superb. So why 2 star instead of 5, the response time. You can change the channel and go out for a walk. You are lucky if the channel has changed by the time you return. Too much lag time in all user interaction (change channel, change volume, access the menu, aspect-ratio change, EVERYTHING! I am not sure if they put a calculator processor on this thing or the firmware is just bad ... but something needs to change.

Oh by the way, I've had the TV for 6 months now. As of right now, the TV is NOT working at ALL. It would turn on and then off all by itself. I can't access the settings menu because by the time i press the menu button on the remote and all the menu features show up on the screen, the TV has decided to turn itself off.

Should you buy it? Let's put it this way ... I wouldn't.

Excellent Product Sony Bravia KDL-52W5100 2010-02-06

Reviewer: Tahoetech

Picture quality is superb...Netflix is great...set works perfectly. Would give five stars but sound from built in speakers is not all that great. Should be hooked up to external speakers for best results. Probably the best 52" for the price. Highly recommend.

Love the tv for the price that I paid 2010-01-19

Reviewer: K. Louie

I got the the KDL-52W5100 on black friday for about $1300 shipped with free blu-ray player. Love it, at least for that price. There are a few things I wished it did better. In comparison to my friend's 42" Phillips LCD and Samsung 52" models, I would say one thing this LCD lacks is the quality it looks when connected as a monitor for my computer. I can see some discoloration on the edges (fringing or slight chromatic aberration) even when set to PC mode. That was my biggest disappointment. In terms of watching movies or HDTV however, it still blows me away. I love it! Ease of use.. Sony beats Samsung (my friend has a Samsung 52"), Sony's menu is quick, responsive and easy to maneuver. The colors are nice.. there's some vignetting from back lighting but you won't notice it after a while. Overall, it's a pretty nice tv if you can get it discounted, but I wouldn't pay full price for it.

Among the best TVs in its class 2010-01-18

Reviewer: Darryl

Overall, this TV provides a very high quality viewing experience. The number of features in this TV justifies its higher price tag. Luckily, I got it while it was on sale for $[...] (CAD).

Blurays are extremely clear and vibrant, and paired with a PS3, gaming is taken to a new level of immersion. Colours are accurate and video noise is minimal. The Motionflow technology is a great addition for certain types of movies and games, and enhances the overall realism. I haven't tried HDTV over the air yet; I need to get an antenna first!

The XMB menu system is very convenient and will be familiar to PS3 users. The menu is very fluid and fast and eye catching. The built-in speakers sound great, but with a TV like this, it's almost a requirement to have a surround sound system. Visually, the TV looks very classy with its minimalist design and would fit in with any decor.

One of the main selling points of this TV is the ethernet connectivity, in my opinion. With DLNA-certified software installed on a PC on the network, one can access videos, photos and music with a touch of a button. Internet access is also great, with Youtube about one second away from whatever you happen to be watching. Multiple HDMI ports and a USB port ensure you have sufficient connectivity options for miscellaneous devices.

I've had this TV for about 3 days and I noticed some clouding when the screen went completely black. This is a caveat with LCD technology and this TV is no exception. The clouding is not noticeable whenever there is something playing on the screen; only when the screen is completely black does one see some clouding in the corners of the screen.

Aside from the clouding, this TV is perfect and I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a 50+ inch screen.

Good Tv 2009-12-30

Reviewer: Maryann Rohrabaugh

This is great TV. Its got good picture quality. I haven't had any problems. I would recommend.