Television Reviews

Enjoy Full HD 1080p picture quality, incredible contrast, and color in a slim design with the 40-inch Edge LED backlit Sony BRAVIA EX600 Series HDTV (model KDL40EX600). It features Sony's Ambient Sensor technology that automatically adjusts color based on a room's lighting plus a USB input so you can share home videos, photos and music when you connect a USB enabled device or USB drive.

Enjoy Full HD 1080p in a slim design with the Edge LED backlit Sony BRAVIA EX600 Series LCD HDTV.

With Edge LED backlight, the slim BRAVIA EX600 is engineered to deliver unbelievable blacks and brilliant whites. Edge LED-backlit HDTVs are also more environmentally friendly as they consume less power than conventional LCD televisions and contain no mercury. Other features include 7 HD inputs (4 HDMI, 2 component, and 1 PC), and VESA compliant wall mounts.

 

See a comparison of all Sony HDTV models below.

Key Features

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).

Edge LED backlight: Enjoy a slim design plus amazing dynamic contrast with an Edge LED backlight.

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 2: Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color and contrast and significantly reducing noise with the BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital processor.

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.

USB Input: Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.

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.

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.

Key Specifications

• Screen size: 40 inches
• CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
• 24p True Cinema Technology: Yes
• 3D Comb Filter: Yes
• Live Color Technology: Yes
• Auto Picture Setting w/ HDMI: Cinema, Photo, Graphics, Game
• Speakers: 2x 10W (20 watts of total power)
• 5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes
• Dolby: Dolby Digital
• USB Application(s) Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video Player (mpeg2 TS)
• Tuners: ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM
• VESA wall mounting pattern: 300 x 300
• Warranty: 1 year labor and parts

• TV with stand: 37.5 x 24.25 x 9.8 inches (WxHxD); 32.9 pounds
• TV without stand: 37.5 x 22.8 x 3 inches (WxHxD); 28 pounds
• What size TV should you get?

• HDMI: 4 (2 side, 2 rear; HDMI PC input capability)
• Component: 2 (rear)
• Composite A/V: 2 (1 side, 1 rear)
• RF: 1 (rear)
• USB 2.0: 1 (side)
• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 (side)
• Analog audio inputs: 4 (1 side, 3 rear)
• Digital audio output: 1 optical

What's in the Box

BRAVIA EX600 Series HDTV, remote control (with batteries), AC power cord, table top stand, operating instructions

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

Sony HDTV Comparison

Series:	BX300	EX308	EX400	EX40B	EX500	EX600	EX710	HX800	NX700	NX810
Models:	32"	22"	32", 40"	32", 40"	32", 40", 46", 55", 60"	32", 40", 46"	32", 40", 46", 55"	40", 46", 55"	40", 46"	46", 55", 60"
Panel type	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	LCD (CCFL)	Edge LED	Edge LED	Dynamic Edge LED	Edge LED	Dynamic Edge LED
HD 720p			--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Full HD 1080p	--	--
3D ready	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	Yes	--	Yes
Video processing	Engine 2	Engine 3	Engine 2	Engine 3	Engine 2	Engine 2	Engine 3	Engine 3	Engine 3	Engine 3
Motionflow	--	--	--	--	120Hz	--	120Hz	240Hz	120Hz	240Hz
Ambient Sensor	--								--	--
Lightsensor	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Internet Video	--	Ready	--	Ready	--	--			Ready
Internet Widgets	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
DLNA	--		--		--	--
Wireless LAN	--	Ready (w/ dongle)	--	Ready	--	--	Ready	Ready	Integrated	Integrated
Ethernet	--		--		--	--
Blu-ray Disc Player	--	--	--		--	--	--	--	--	--
HDMI	2	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	4	4
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1
Composite A/V	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Digital audio output	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical
PC (DSub)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
HDMI PC input
USB 2.0 port	1 (svc only)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
MP3 playback	--
JPEG playback	--
MPEG 1/2 video playback	--	--		--			--	--	--	--
MPEG 4/AVCHD video playback	--		--		--	--
TV Guide onscreen	--		--		--	--