Review
By Jonathon
I've had my new Sony KDL-40W600B for months now (I actually have the COSTCO version/same specs almost). This TV is an amazing value when you factor in that a Sony 40-Inch can be found for just $500. With LIMITED-APPS (listen carefully when I say LIMITED as Sony and Amazon are still at odds and there is no Amazon, Amazon Prime Instant, VUDU, HBO-To-Go or M-Go) and built-in Wi-Fi !
I was impressed with the build quality right out of the box. Sony has cut a few corners and yet enhanced so many others that this still exceeds anything Samsung or LG could offer.
PROS:
*Ease of set-up. My 85 year old mom could almost set this up...
*Picture depth and color as only Sony can accomplish/great angle viewing
*Great but simple remote.
*Fabulous SETTINGS in the set itself.
*Weight
*Speed to process ON/OFF and other functions including sparse APPS
*4 HDMI's and 2 USB slots
*Not Made In China (my set comes from Mexico)
CONS:
*Sony has used a 'BRICK' power cord which is far too short and heavy for its power source. Same type found as on many laptops.
* USB is 2.0
* HDMI slots are positioned poorly
* Base STAND is really cheap and unattractive (VESAA is 300X200)
* APPS are VERY weak and few for now (Amazon still doesn't function/no Vudu/No M-Go/No HBO-GO).
* APPS such as Amazon Prime Instant and VUDU still do not function/COMING SOON is all you will see on-screen. Month-after-month despite promises from Sony.
Sony has always been a leader for video and this set prevails. You'll see Samsung or LG building washers and dryers but you'll never see Sony doing the same. They build and focus mostly on video/audio entertainment only.
COSTCO sells this same set as the KDL-40W590B for a bit less. Like COSTCO, Amazon is an even better place to purchase this if you are a PRIME member and Amazon is offering PRIME.
Worth much more money than its MSRP.
Also made in a 48-Inch set for approx; $150 more. KDL-48W600B. Costco also carries that version as of this writing as the KDL-48W590B. Same sub-par APPS with no Amazon, etc (despite it being advertised). I also own the 48" version.
I've had my new Sony KDL-40W600B for months now (I actually have the COSTCO version/same specs almost). This TV is an amazing value when you factor in that a Sony 40-Inch can be found for just $500. With LIMITED-APPS (listen carefully when I say LIMITED as Sony and Amazon are still at odds and there is no Amazon, Amazon Prime Instant, VUDU, HBO-To-Go or M-Go) and built-in Wi-Fi !
I was impressed with the build quality right out of the box. Sony has cut a few corners and yet enhanced so many others that this still exceeds anything Samsung or LG could offer.
PROS:
*Ease of set-up. My 85 year old mom could almost set this up...
*Picture depth and color as only Sony can accomplish/great angle viewing
*Great but simple remote.
*Fabulous SETTINGS in the set itself.
*Weight
*Speed to process ON/OFF and other functions including sparse APPS
*4 HDMI's and 2 USB slots
*Not Made In China (my set comes from Mexico)
CONS:
*Sony has used a 'BRICK' power cord which is far too short and heavy for its power source. Same type found as on many laptops.
* USB is 2.0
* HDMI slots are positioned poorly
* Base STAND is really cheap and unattractive (VESAA is 300X200)
* APPS are VERY weak and few for now (Amazon still doesn't function/no Vudu/No M-Go/No HBO-GO).
* APPS such as Amazon Prime Instant and VUDU still do not function/COMING SOON is all you will see on-screen. Month-after-month despite promises from Sony.
Sony has always been a leader for video and this set prevails. You'll see Samsung or LG building washers and dryers but you'll never see Sony doing the same. They build and focus mostly on video/audio entertainment only.
COSTCO sells this same set as the KDL-40W590B for a bit less. Like COSTCO, Amazon is an even better place to purchase this if you are a PRIME member and Amazon is offering PRIME.
Worth much more money than its MSRP.
Also made in a 48-Inch set for approx; $150 more. KDL-48W600B. Costco also carries that version as of this writing as the KDL-48W590B. Same sub-par APPS with no Amazon, etc (despite it being advertised). I also own the 48" version.
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