The Sony XBR-HX900 series of LED-based LCD TVs offers local dimming in a full array, as opposed to edge-lit, design.
LAS VEGAS--Among the numerous permutations of LED backlighting, we've consistently experienced the best results with the variety known as local dimming, which typically uses a full array of LEDs arranged behind the screen, not just along the edge. Those LEDs can dim or illuminate as necessary depending on program content, and as a result can achieve excellent contrast, black levels, and overall picture quality.
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Among those five, only the XBR-HX900 series has local dimming with a full array of LEDs behind the screen, not arranged along the edge, so we expect this set to receive the most interest from videophiles. We'll have to wait for a review sample before we can see how it performs, but we're expecting good things.
Otherwise the HX900 is quite similar to the step-down KDL-HX800 in the company's lineup, although Sony does tout an ambient light sensor that we doubt will interest videophiles at all.
Sony XBR-HX900 features:
Sony XBR-HX900 series models: