Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-26L5000 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black

Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-26L5000 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Review

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This television is not only pretty handsome, it is extremely easy to put together, essentially it's four screws to attach it to the stand and you are finished. It's very light weight as well. The set up is very self explanatory, the tv walks you through it Although at first scan, it didn't pick up all my antenna channels but that was easily rectified by moving my antenna and rescanning. I have always owned Sony, my trinitron lasted over 25yrs so when I went looking for a flat screen I looked there first. I was open minded enough to look at others but found that Sony had the best picture overall, in the stores at least. Upon getting it home however, I did have a problem with the first set I received. Amazon was amazing once they got them in again (as they had sold out of them for a while and if I had sent it back immediately then it would've meant a refund only which I didn't want). The exchange was effortless, I had another set in my home in 3 days and this one is much better. I still have some people's scalps floating away from their heads but that problem is fixed if I go to the regular channel on the antenna rather than relying on cable (it only seems to happen on one channel now so far and that, thank goodness, is a network channel). Otherwise, all seems to be ok, my other problems with the other set have disappeared, it's only been 2 days, but they were pretty evident almost immediately last time so I think I'm pretty safe, although I'll probably still be knocking on wood for a couple of weeks. I only wish that this was an 1080p as I think the picture problems probably wouldn't be happening if this were the case. Yet despite the problems with the floating heads, and of course movies and programs not made for HD which one would not expect to show up as if they were, the colors are fabulous and picture is wonderful. One can adjust to 3 different brightness options for viewing which is a very nice feature. Overall I'm happy with the tv, it fits where I need it to fit which was my biggest problem, finding a tv which was this size but less than 19 1/2" high and still a good tv, of course I wish it had more inputs (yet perhaps as I update everything else that will no longer be an issue, who knows) and more options but that being said, it is a good tv for the money.

Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-26L5000 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Feature

• Enjoy a 26-inch flatscreen with vibrant 720p resolution from any HD source, including movies, sports, and HD television programming
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control Dynamic Backlight Control creates a dynamic contrast ratio of 13,000:1
• Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)
• Expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules, such as BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (sold separately)
• BRAVIA Sync gives you one-touch access and control of all your compatible home theatre devices, as well as select Sony Handycam camcorders

Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-26L5000 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Overview

Delivering crisp, clear picture quality, the 26-inch BRAVIA L-Series HDTV provides vivid 720p resolution, a dynamic contrast ratio of 13,000:1 and ample HD connections, including 3 HDMI inputs and 1 PC input. The perfect solution for your bedroom, kitchen or office, the BRAVIA L-Series also includes Dynamic Backlight Control, which automatically controls overall image brightness and reduces power consumption by up to 50 percent. BRAVIA Link compatibility - connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (not included) BRAVIA Sync capability - combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync 24p True Cinema mode provides a direct connection to 24p video sources ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM VESA compatible hole spacing 5.1 Channel Audio Out Dolby Digital Audio Power Output - 16W (8W X 2) Power Consumption (in operation) - 75 W Power Requirements (voltage) - AC 120V In the box - RM-YD028 Remote Control Batteries (AA x2) AC Power Cord (attached) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Pedestal (separate) Screws (4 ea.) for Pedestal Unit Dimensions - 26.75 x 17.9 x 3.75 in, 26.75 x 19.125 x 8.75 in (with pedestal); Weight - 19.2 lbs., 22 lbs. (with pedestal) Manufacturer's 1-year labor and parts warranty

Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-26L5000 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Specifications

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Great picture, very bright and clear. Very good price too. - Susan M. Hallwachs - Yooper, Mich
This is a great TV, the picture is stunning, everyone who passes by comments on the clarity and brightness. There are plenty of input and output jacks and every control is intuitive to the point that the instruction manual is not really needed. The only thing that baffles me is that the audio output jack is at a fixed level, I hooked it to my stereo, only to get REALLY loud booming bass or for watching MTV, and the remote control does not adjust the volume of the output and my stereo does not have a remote...a minor item but a bit confusing.
I always try to buy SONY TVs, they always seem to have that final bit of quality built in, and I would tell my family to buy one of these in a heartbeat.

Perfect bedroom TV - William L. Willins - Vail, Colorado USA
We were looking for a good bedroom TV , not too big, but big enough. To me this 26 inch Sony hits the sweet spot , don't worry its perfect for a bedroom or small room ... you should watch it from about 5 feet away . Setup was quick and easy, you need to play around with the Sony 4 pre-sets such as "movie mode", "vivid" etc to find the look you like. I didn't need to adjust the color setting at all, and I am pretty particular about this ... so this surprised me. So far after a few weeks I would have to give this Sony a big thumbs up.

Great price for adequate dimensions, high resolution, lots of inputs - Russell Duhon -
We were looking for a reasonably priced HDTV, and this one happened to have a small discount on it when we were shopping. Now that we own it, we'd probably pay full price for a replacement. It is only 26", but at the distances we watch, that's more than sufficient. It has lots of inputs, and while the rated resolution is 720p, if you use several of the inputs the TV will display at up to 1080i. Easy setup (though we don't have cable or an antenna) and great for people with several gaming consoles and other video inputs.