Sony 2013 HD TV range
R4 range
The entry-level 2013 TV range is the R4. This looks much like the W6, with the same stand design, and will come in 32, 42 and 46in screen sizes. Unsurprisingly, it doesn't have X-Reality PRO, but retains MotionFlow - an intelligent frame creation algorithm which smooths motion in lower framerate material, and is good for watching sports.
It will also have MHL support so you can hook up a compatible smartphone to mirror its screen via HDMI.
Triluminos demo comparison
The Triluminos filter on the X( and W9 ranges ensures that more red and green light is able to pass through the LCD panel, providing not only better reds and greens, but also enabling a more natural look and greater differentiation between shades of colours. In particular it makes it possible to see more clearly the difference between reds, oranges and purples. The image below demonstrates this in action. The top TV is a 55in W9 set, and the bottom TV is a 55in Samsung ES8000.
We haven't edited the image except to crop it, and it clearly shows how the Triluminous filter allows the Sony set to display subtly different shades of red and orange. The Samsung - itself an excellent TV (see our review of the UE46ES8000) - simply cannot reproduce the shades and they merge into one, so you can't read the text.
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Comments
..... said: I wud disagree every where I have been I and family and friends have sony tvs Hx8 being an amazing set tried and tested Also now the w9 I have seen compared to competitor it came ontop every time
..... said: Its not a Samsung panel
XNX said: The W8 uses an LG panel You wont get good blacks Wait for the W9 at least that will be a Samsung panel with good blacks
ac said: where is the W6 - almost mid april and no news
Rich said: Was looking to buy the hx853 but think ill wait for the 42 inch w8 now Looks much nicerHave read elsewhere that the w8 is active rather than passive 3d tho Either way not too bothered as long as the blacks in 2d are good im happy
DoctorCuF said: Triluminous filter allows colors to be displayed that a normal TV cant produce except evidently our PC screens What a crock
Barlet said: Sony Would I trust Sony again after letting its customer down I used to recommend Sony about all other brands but the let down on its customer was to an extent that I shudder to mention the brand to anyone There has not been a decent update to its Bravia range for over a year now and smart tv owners outside the UK or some other preferred countries are left with very limited applications Sony did not even bother to bundle its own applications Also where is the browser Bye Sony I shall go for other brands who respect its customer