Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR4 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR4 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
XBR series televisions represent the very best Sony has to offer in high definition viewing.The XBR line of Full HD 1080p televisions incorporates all of Sony's latest technologies (including HDMI v1.3 features such as x.v.Color and Deep Color). Additional features like Motionflow 120Hz enable smoother motion when viewing movies or fast-action sports. BRAVIA Engine PRO with Digital Reality Creation upconverts all interlaced and progressive video signals including HD signals directly to 1080p for amazing detail and sharpness. And it's only fitting that your XBR make a statement not only through breathtaking picture quality, but by taking your breath away with optional color bezels. Now your LCD TV can be as distinct as your own personal style.

Customer Review: Sony Bravia HD TV

This is an incredible HD TV. Sony really produced a winner.

It is a beautiful piece of furniture with the glass surround and what a beautiful picture it produces, ( both HD as well as standard format)
Our neighbor viewed it and ordered one exactly like ours.
Our living room where this is placed is bright with outside light during daylight hours and the mat finish on Sony's screen obscures this and plays extremely well.
Thanks SONY

Customer Review: Defective display panel.

This TV works fine for the first 4 months, then a vertical dead line appeared and propagated every day.

Called the Repair center and realized this is a typical problem for this TV. Now it is Olympic time and I have no TV to watch!

Simply DO NOT buy this TV. If you really want to give it a shot, buy it with extended warranty.

I am lucky since this TV broke down while still covered under warranty. If not, be prepared for another $2000+ for the display panel replacement.
BTW, as mentioned by someone before, SONY custom service is a disaster!