Update 24 November 2008: We have now completed a full review of the Sony KDL40Z4500.
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At their Press Conference on Thursday, August 28th 2008, Sony unveiled four “world firsts” for their BRAVIA range of LCD televisions. Out of these four, it was the ultra-slim Sony KDL40ZX1 LCD TV which was announced in the grandest fashion. Rising from the smoke on a rotating platform, Sony were quick to point out that this “EDGE LED” powered display measures “less than thickness of a Blu-ray Disc case”. The Sony KDL40ZX1 has no A/V inputs, either, as all connections are made on the wireless media receiver, which can be hidden out of sight, but still beam 1080p video to the display.
The Sony KDL40ZX1 is expected to hit UK stores in December. Exact pricing details remain unknown, though some online retailers are starting to take pre-orders at £4,999.00.
Sony’s remaining announcements for the BRAVIA range were the KDL40Z4500, the world’s first 200hz LCD TV, a less slimmed-down “Picture Frame” LCD TV also with wireless technology (the Sony KDL46EX1), and of course the OLED based Sony XEL-1 display, which is finally arriving in Europe.
How does the 40Z4500 compare to the 40w4500? Worth the wait / difference in price?
Something about 2200€!
It looks like an amazing piece of television.
I am on the verge of buying a new telly next year, this or Sony’s “W”serie can become a great replacement from our current one (which a good old Sony Trinitron).
The KDL40Z4500 looks stunningly good.
Akon1965
When are they going to release bigger OLEDs? That’s the way forward surely?!
I have a KDL46Z4500U (since Tues). Allthough I’m still playing with the various settings, my initial impressions are : HD (from Sky or DVD) is stunning, but, and it’s a big BUT, the day to day pictures from Sky news, BBC, ITV etc are awful. I have tried adjusting my HD box to & from Auto/1080i but does not seem to improve things. If you are thinking of purchasing a Z4500 I would suggest you find a demo one somewhere & get them to play normal content on it.
Forgot to mention, awful in comparison to my old Philips 37PF5520D.
I’m looking to buy a 46″ LCD soon and have been looking at both the W4500 and Z4500 I’m mainly going to be using it for blu-ray and gaming, any help on which to go for is highly appreciated!!
They have put that sound bar on bottom .It looks not so good on photos
In my town and around (radius 50 Km) I can not see it in any shop or store.
( Last week check)
Secon point, they don’t give any info on display restore times ( may be 8msec or more) and luminosity. They refuse to give . I have written many time but no reply.
Putting those two point together I decided to not buy. Something is wrong.
If reason why is positive, why they don’t explain why ?
only reply (From Sony italy ) was : Not able to give this info.
I bought a Sony KDL-40Z4500 2 months ago. I have to say i was very satisfied with it, but i have some problems with clouding on a black screen if i’am watching in dark. I had it down for a repair, but they just told me that it was holding the standards and gave it a software update, witch dident help at all.
I think that its bad, that when you buy a teli this price, it simply should work. Everything else works fine amazing pic with digi tv and bluray. But if i had known what i know today i wouldent have bought my teli. Its a shame Sony, I can understand why you have financial problems in your electronic department.
Kaj Olsen Denmark