Sony's 2011 TVs (photos)

A look at Sony's lineup of TVs for 2011.

David Katzmaier

Jan. 10, 2011 5:21 p.m. PT

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XBR-HX929 series

The Sony XBR-HX929 is Sony's flagship television for 2011, and the only one to feature local dimming from a full-array LED backlight.

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KDL-HX820 series

The KDL-HX820 series is Sony's second best TV for 2011 announced at CES.

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KDL-NX720 series

Sony's KDL-NX720 series is the company's least expensive to feature the company's sleek Monolithic design, which now incorporates Gorilla Glass.

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KDL-EX720 series

The EX720 series, available in February, has an edge-lit LED backlight (no local dimming) and is Sony's least expensive series with 3D. Here are the specs:

X-Reality Engine
MotionFlow XR 240
Wi-Fi ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
Bravia Internet Video and Qriocity
Screen sizes include 60-inch (KDL-60EX720, which is available in April), 55-inch (KDL-55EX720), 46-inch (KDL-46EX720), 40-inch (KDL-40EX720), and 32-inch (KDL-32EX720)

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KDL-EX620 series

The EX620 series, also shipping in Februuary, loses 3D and 240Hz but is otherwise similar to the EX720.

X-Reality Engine
MotionFlow XR 120
Wi-Fi ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
Bravia Internet Video and Qriocity
Screen sizes include 55-inch (KDL-55EX620), 46-inch (KDL-46EX620), and 40-inch (KDL-40EX620)

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KDL-EX520 series

The EX520 models (February) don't offer 120Hz or dejudder, but are otherwise similar to the EX620. They're also Sony's least expensive line to get Internet video functionality and an LED backlight.

X-Reality Engine
Wi-Fi ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately)
Bravia Internet Video and Qriocity
Energy saving Presence Sensor minimize power consumption
Screen sizes include 46-inch (KDL-46EX520), 40-inch (KDL-40EX520), 32-inch (KDL-32EX520)

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KDL-BX420 series

One of two series with a standard, CCFL backlight as opposed to LED, the BX420 (February) models count 1080p resolution as their sole step-up feature.

1080p resolution
CCFL backlight
Five HD Inputs to connect multiple HD devices
USB input for photo, music and video playback
Scene select customized picture and sound settings
Ambient light sensor
Screen sizes include 46-inch (KDL-46BX420), 40-inch (KDL-40BX420), and 32-inch (KDL-32BX420)