Sony KDL-40S3000

381 reviews

Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 381 reviews of Sony KDL-40S3000. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the image quality and design. The usability and sound also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony KDL-40S3000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Sony KDL-40S3000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and design. The usability and sound are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the size.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony KDL-40S3000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 233 user reviews of Sony KDL-40S3000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : David Katzmaier David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Sony Bravia NSX-GT1 series (Google TV) review: Sony Bravia NSX-GT1 series (Google TV)

Sony Bravia NSX-GT1 series (Google TV)

Integrated TV and Google TV software enables potential access to virtually all video sources media through one interface and search bar; full Chrome browser supports Flash and HTML5 video; includes RF QWERTY remote; built-in Wi-Fi; user interface...

Poor screen uniformity apparent with many Google TV sources; produces light black levels; some flashing in shadows at times; frustrating touch pad and overlarge keyboard on remote; sparse analog connectivity; major content providers like Hulu, CBS, and...

Easily the most capable Internet-connected TV ever made, Sony's NSX-GT1 series calls for a tech-savvy buyer who can live with Google TV's growing pains, a touchy remote, and so-so picture quality.

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheatermag.com)

Sony Bravia KDL-40V5100 LCD HDTV

As the most expensive entry in the group, as well as the smallest-though not by much in either case-a lot was expected of the Sony. True, it lacks many of the bells and whistles that raise a ruckus on the company's higher-end sets. There's no sign here...

The Advanced Contrast Enhancer dynamically adjusts the backlight in response to the image's characteristics. Sony's literature claims that the set offers Dynamic Contrast, but unless this is the same as the Advanced Contrast enhancer, I couldn't find...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : HDTVorg.co.uk (hdtvorg.co.uk)

Sony KDL-40S3000

An excellent value and largely capable LCD from Sony ..

We were pleasantly surprised with the all round abilities of the KDL-40S3000 especially since it comes without all the 'bells and whistles' of higher end Sony's. What this screen does tell us is that basic ingredients count for a lot more than the...

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (sony.com)

TV, Computer, Slideshow presentation ALL in ONE

I have 2 of these Google TVs and I love them. I play netflix all the time. and I plan to use them to present slideshows at our next conference. These are the best multipurpose helper I have had in years. I love these televisions.

Works Great, Easy to Connect, Light

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

TV Bricked

Great TV when it worked

TV is bricked and out of warranty. Completely useless. I can't even watch regular TV because it tries to boot into Google TV and fails ; I worked with Tech Support to try to apply a firmware update using a USB stick. It looked like it was working, but...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

LUV IT!!!

Overall I LOVE IT!!! Great picture and sound - Easy to setup. I am not a gamer so the lag is not an issue. The GoogleTV is AWESOME! My only gripe is that the remote while great for PC use, is not the best for TV use. Took me a while to figure out...

Great picture & sound - Remote is Great for PC use. Google TV is awesome

Remote NOT designed for normal TV use

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

EPIC FAIL!!!

I purchased this TV the be the centerpiece in my media room/office. Meaning it will be used for movies, gaming on my Sony Playstation 3 and as my computer monitor. I figured with the so called advanced processing circuitry and the fact that it was...

Looks

Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great for everything but FPS games.

Any game that doesn't require twitch reflexes should be just fine with this tv. I've been playing a lot of FF13 on this and I can't notice it.

Great picture quality, love the video presets. Really diggin the touchpad esque glass over the display, very sleek ; Pandora radio

The tv has noticeable input lag when your playing games, even on game mode. It makes any of my FPS games unplayable

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review (sony.com)

You get what you paid for

I got this TV on sale, so it was worth it to pay only $100 more than the competency. And it comes wiith 4 HDMI ports while other brands for similar prices offer you only one or two. I'm not an expert on TVs so when I read this TV has a 3D comb filter I...

4 HDMI ports ;

No swivel base. 3D comb filter doesn't mean it's 3D-ready ;

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (sony.com)

my favorite Sony

I am very satisfied with my purchase. I've always had sony tvs and this one is my favorite thus far. 4 hdmi inputs pretty much means you can hook anything you want up to this tv and then you still have several more hd hookups to utilize. Great for...

full HD, wont break the bank, stunning clarity ;

i wish the speakers were fuller sounding ;

Jan, 2011

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