Sony KDL40X3100

By Staff writers on 19/03/2008

Description:

The Sony KDL40X3100 is a 1080p television with an onboard HD tuner, three HDMI ports and Sony's Motionflow 100Hz technology.

Buying choices:

Sony KDL40X3100 40 inch X Series Full HD Bravia LCD TV | $2495.00
Sony 40 Inch X Series Full HD Bravia LCD | $2745.00
40IN X SERIES FULL HD BRAVIA LCD | $3099.00

Users' rating:

9/10

Tags:

Add to my wishlist

New! What is this?

CNET.com.au's editors haven't yet reviewed the Sony KDL40X3100. Please add your opinion about the Sony KDL40X3100 below.

E-mail this
Print this
Share this...
- del.icio.us
- digg this
- Reddit
- Slashdot
- StumbleUpon

Join CNET.com.au Free newsletters, post to forums and win prizes. Join now - it's free and easy!

Related links

Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR

The Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR is a 1080p LCD television with an onboard HD tuner and support for 100Hz and 24p picture processing.
Sony Bravia KDL40W4000

The Sony Bravia KDL40W4000 is a full-HD, 40-inch LCD television with a WCG-CCFL backlight, three HDMI and the company's new Bravia Engine 2.
Sony Bravia KDL32S4000

The Sony Bravia KDL32S4000 is a budget 32-inch LCD television which features three HDMI inputs and a 33000:1 dynamic contrast.
Best 32-inch LCD TVs

We look at five of the best 32-inch LCD televisions and are surprised by the level of competition and the number of features offered for the price.

User comments
Leave a comment

Adro
23/09/2008, 06:27 PM

rating
7/10

Good TV but the horrible backlight bleed
is really distracting. Blacks are not black, more like a ghostly glow thanks to the backlight not shutting off.

Pros: Picture quality
Looks

Cons: Patchy backlight bleed
Takes too long to change channels

Report offensive comment

charedblack
17/08/2008, 09:23 PM

rating
10/10

What a TV this is! I was expecting to only be buying a V or W series but went home with a X series for less than I was expecting to pay. The good guys are the cheapest place around and still are a couple of hundred dollars cheaper a couple of weeks later. The best picture was the Samsung when I was looking, but a free PS3 was more than enough to make me change my mind! The speakers are great for just watching TV and are really all I use. Although if you are playing games or watching movies a home theatre really sounds better. It has also worked well as a computer monitor. The best TV I have ever owned!

Pros: Free PS3
Remote works with all my other components
Image quality (great for watching the Olympics & Tour de France)
Great to look at
3 HDMI components
Full HD and 100Hz

Cons: Takes ages to change the HD channels (Dont know if this is normal or just a Sony thing)
Blacks could be better
Spending $200 for a HDMI cable
Only has one HD tuner (so when watching two pictures one is HD and the other is only analog)
No swivel base

Report offensive comment

Mr Sony
29/07/2008, 10:00 AM

rating
10/10

Help Please,
I have just bought this item. On a complete black screen ie; AV or similar I have noticed areas that are not pitch black and are slightly a foggy white.

Pros: Extreme Clarity
Looks Good

Cons: Inbuilt Speakers - Too Soft

Report offensive comment

cachuck
19/06/2008, 01:24 PM

rating
9/10

Fantastic TV. HD programs in 1080i, in particular sport, are a sight to behold. Clean, crisp images, sharp colours and deep blacks. Hook up a Blu-Ray and it takes movie viewing to a whole new level.

Pros: -3 HDMI inputs, 2 Component, Optical audio and plenty of Composite.
-Beautiful colours and deep blacks
-Great functionality

Cons: -Unable to pass Dolby Digital audio from other devices to receiver
-Issues with audio sync from some sources

Report offensive comment

Damovisa
23/05/2008, 10:45 AM

rating
9/10

Amazing TV. I wasn't planning on spending this much money, but when I saw the quality next to the cheaper models I caved. Money very well spent. Several weeks on and I'm still blown away by the quality.

Pros: Incredible picture quality - particularly good upscaling. More inputs than I could ever use. Features are abundant.

Cons: HDTV channel changing a bit slow

Report offensive comment

Leave a comment

All fields marked with * are required

What do you think

Rate this product:

Need help? Read our guidelines for what each number rating represents.

* Comments:

Pros:

Cons:

* Username:

E-mail Address:

Your e-mail will not be displayed

* Security code:

You must read and type the 6 chars.

Latest tv articles
Popular

Televisions go greener, thinner, and wireless at Ceatec

The gadgets showcased during the Japanese Ceatec 2008 electronics exhibition are greener, thinner, and wireless.
Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR45

The Sony Bravia 46-inch XBR45 is a 1080p television which features LED backlighting and streaming media capabilities.
OLED, 3D displaying the future

Ceatec exhibitors show off prototype displays for our mobile devices and televisions, including a display measuring just 0.3 millimetre thick.
Samsung LA46A850

The Samsung LA46A850 is packed with features and stylish looks, but it's stuck between two other ranges which appear to offer better bang for buck.
Panasonic's connected-home concept at Ceatec

The Japanese company shows off a high-tech home that will link TVs, a video wall, home appliances and lighting.
Sony Bravia ZX1

The Sony ZX1 is the "world's thinnest" 40-inch LCD and comes with a wireless media box. Meanwhile, LED backlighting should provide this television with an impressive picture.
Panasonic still cautious on OLED TVs

At CES, the company expressed scepticism about the organic thin TVs getting bigger and mass-produced. At Ceatec, it hints it could take even longer than previously thought.
Oi!: Poll: Is Top Gear Australia in with the sharks already?

It was always going to be a tough field to plough: re-mixing the BBC's hugely successful Top Gear into something uniquely Australian. Based on the evidence of the first show, we're not convinced they've succeeded.
Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800A

The Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800A is a very capable telly and is ideally suited to wide rooms due to its excellent viewing angles.