Sony EX720 series 3D LED TV review
The Sony EX720 series 3D LED TV features Full HD 1080p with Edge LED backlight in 2D and 3D, X-Reality Engine, Motionflow XR 240 Hz, Internet TV for streaming, WiFi ready (optional USB Wi-Fi ® UWA-BR100 sold separately) and Skype ready.
Sony Bravia Internet video offers one of the best Internet TVs with a total of 40 services, including Netflix, Pandora, Hulu Plus, Amazon VOD, YouTube, Slack, Crackle and blip.tv, etc.
Skype was built in and you can connect to a special Sony camera and microphone (CMU-BR100) to do 720p HD video calls with friends.
X-Reality Engine utilizes Sony’s Intelligent Image Enhancer technology to deliver outstanding picture quality.
Other energy saving technologies include built-in Light Sensor that can adjust the picture brightness based on the lighting conditions of the room and Presence sensor that can turn off the TV when no movement in the room.
The Sony EX720 series also has Sony’s music unlimited powered by Qriocity streaming service. The service includes 6 million songs. New users can sign for a free 30 days trial. The subscription costs $3.99 for the basic plan and $9.99 for a premium plan.
The Sony EX720 series has five models: the 60EX720 will be available in April and the rest will be available in February.
- 60-inch KDL-60EX720, ca $2788
- 55-inch KDL-55EX720, ca $2158
- 46-inch KDL-46EX720, ca $1438
- 40-inch KDL-40EX720, ca $1168
- 32-inch KDL-32EX720, ca $898
Sony EX720 series reviews
Two detailed expert reviews on the Sony EX720 series just came out. Interestingly, there are some contradictions on the black levels of this TV, which is a key measure of the picture quality. Cnet review tested the 46EX720 and found that it produced relative light black levels. On the other hand, the televisioninfo.com said that the 55EX720 has deep black levels and even better than last year’s Sony 55NX810. Cnet did not test the 3D function and the televisioninfo.com did test the 3D. Sometimes you really have to be careful about the “expert reviews” since they have different testing methodologies. In many ways, I like to read the users reviews. However, both reviews agree that Sony EX720 series has an excellent Internet services and very energy efficient.
Sony Qatar will be launching 3D electronic games, sports events and 3D movies this year. Looking forward to it!
Cnet just posted out their review on Sony EX720. They tested the 46EX720, but all the models in the EX720 series have the same features. According to their review, the EX720 series has extensive internet services and extremely energy efficient, but produce ” lighter black levels”. The review is here.
Sony is working on a iPhone Apps to control the Sony LED TVs. I will keep you update on this apps.