This review of the Sony KDL40EX703 looks at one of Sony’s latest releases in TVs available in the UK. This LCD TV offers LED edge lighting to make it super slim. It is a widescreen television that is easily connected to DTT stations and by adding an adapter it can be connected to WiFi.
The LCD screen used in the Sony KDL40EX703 TV is much better than many of the first or second generation screens used in previous models. This display offers brilliant colors and sharp contrast in black and white. Colors along with contrast blend to give viewers a great picture in a widescreen format that’s perfect for watching movies without losing any of the side screen action.
By using edge-lit LEDs for the Sony KDL40EX703 TV, Sony has created a very thin and light forty-inch TV. Additionally, the Bravia III engine used in the set can turn off specific lights as needed to create brilliant contrast, giving very dark blacks and crisp whites in the image.
Sony has included several connectivity options in this HDTV. There are two HDMI ports on the side and two located at the rear for a total of four. In addition, there is a USB2 port, a 15-pin PC plus PC audio, PCMCIA card slot, as well as all the standard TV inputs that have been around for years.
By adding the optional USB WiFi adapter, you can connect directly to the Internet without cables. This option means you can switch from your favorite TV shows to U-tube videos with a single press or remote control.
The Sony Bravia engine has been used for Sony to provide motion control for its televisions for several years. This Sony KDL40EX703 set uses the Bravia III engine which gives superior motion control to the image. The engine interpolates images for a smooth, high-definition picture on your new TV.
Surround sound is included in the Sony KDL40EX703 TV. It has several different modes and can be set to sports or symphony, as well as many other settings in between. It offers a special voice setting to help keep dialogue clear in those movie scenes that are sometimes hard to hear. If you prefer, the set also offers 5.1 channel audio output with a mute function for use with your own home theater system.
This television was designed for the UK markets. It was first released for sale in March 2010 and at the time offered some of Sony’s newest features. The TV is offered for the mid-range and high-end markets.
The Sony KDL40EX703 is one of Sony’s newer televisions. It offers several features not found in older models of televisions, including WiFi connectivity. The TV uses LED edge lighting to make it ultra-thin and ultra-light. The whole is a widescreen layout. It currently sells for approximately £1,200. Check out the Sony KDL40EX703 if you’re looking for a new TV on the market.