Sony Bravia KDL37EX403U 37-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD Internet TV with Freeview HD
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Review by Frank Brown for Sony Bravia KDL37EX403U 37-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD Internet TV with Freeview HD
(5 / 5)
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I bought this last week, direct from Sony, because it’s simply a really special TV set. It sports the Bravia 3 engine, internet streaming of video, it syncs with your sony BRD player, if you have one, and that removes the need for a second remote control – great if like me you lose one down the back of the sofa.
However all of these features pale into insignificance against the Freeview HD inclusion. You get free transmissions of BBC HD, ITV HD and C4 HD without having to subscribe to Sky or cable. Just connect your normal TV aerial (check for coverage first!!) and you get this. FREE.
Review by Mr. A. Macarthur for Sony Bravia KDL37EX403U 37-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD Internet TV with Freeview HD
(4 / 5)
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I bought this TV from Amazon in April after reviewing many 37 inch LCD and Plasma models. To me the extras, including Bravia engine3, USB connectivity and WiFi potential made this model, the EX403 model, the choice over the cheaper EX401 model. The picture quality on Blue Ray and even ‘normal’ TV is excellent with excellent blacks and a vivid picture I set up to my own preferences. The sound is better than many TVs but I have now connected it to my 5.1 sound system. The TV has multiple ‘scene’ modes for sport, cinema, music etc. However the general setting is good for all scenarios and I now do not use this feature. The freeview HD receiver gives very good pictures although HD is not yet available in my area so I cannot comment on the HD element of freeview. My TV is connected to Sky and the picture shows up the stations that do not put in the effort to give good picture quality. I like the option of modulating the sound so that it stays at the same volume when an advert break comes along. This is a definite aid in lowering high blood pressure! I have only given 4 stars because the WiFi is troublesome. I have scoured the internet to find what usb wifi dongle will work with the TV. Apart from Sonys own £70! dongle there are no other recommendations. My existing Belkin dongle, from a laptop, was not recognised. In the USA I hear the TV ships with a dongle. Would have been nice to see iplayer on my TV but I have not given up on it yet! So apart from the WiFi,which might work soon, an excellent TV with a great picture and good sound.
Review by D. Hurst for Sony Bravia KDL37EX403U 37-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD Internet TV with Freeview HD
(5 / 5)
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I just received this TV last week and after a weekend testing all of its features I can say its defo worth its price! For starters it uses the Bravia 3 engine which is known for its clear, vibrant and crisp picture quality. What Sony then have done is chucked in freeview HD which is amazing compared to normal digital in it doesn’t have any monthly fees.
The internet TV function as expected excellent but its a shame they havent included catch up TV such as iplayer built into the internet tv function. For that you need to purchase the internet ready Sony Blu ray players.
What allot of people want to know is what does it look like while playing games. Well I am a big player of xbox live so the quality of the TV was important to me. And I can say I wasn’t disappointed! I upgraded from a Samsung 32″ 720p HD TV and Straight away I can notice the difference in quality of both the picture and sound via a hdmi cable.
Just a few notes to point out, the turning on of the TV is quick but loading the digital guide and accessing the internet TV function is a little slow. Much slower in fact then my old Samsung. But please don’t let this be a factor to not buying this TV as all of the other excellent features out way this any day!
I hope my review helps.
Review by T. Smith for Sony Bravia KDL37EX403U 37-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD Internet TV with Freeview HD
(5 / 5)
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Nice looking TV with an excellent picture and good sound. Plus the superb Freeview high definition tuner and the Sony 3 year guarantee.
I can not find any fault with this TV.
Review by FrankinUK for Sony Bravia KDL37EX403U 37-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD Internet TV with Freeview HD
(5 / 5)
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Purchased the Sony as replacement for similar-sized own-brand LCD-TV from a leading retailer which I had returned as not fit for purpose on account of poor sound quality and poor Freeview reception via the inbuilt FV receiver.
Very happy with the Sony on both those counts and on all-round performance on broadcast SDTV (I’m not yet equipped for HD reception and HD Freeview is a year away). Also delighted with Amazon price and service. Installation and set-up very simple, less than 20 minutes from opening the box to perfect viewing and listening, with very little fine-adjustment needed via the simple on-screen menus.
Only slight niggle is the high-gloss black surround which throws up distracting reflections – matt would have been better.