CES 2011: Sony BRAVIA HX929, HX820, NX720 and EX720 HDTV models introduced

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CES 2011: Sony BRAVIA HX929, HX820, NX720 and EX720 HDTV models introduced

Sony is at CES 2011 introducing its 2011 BRAVIA HDTV line-up. The new BRAVIA models, namely Sony BRAVIA HX929, HX820, NX720 and EX720 now come with improved 2D and 3D image quality, Sony’s branded monolithic design and improved Internet functionality.
Sony steals the show this year by bringing no more than 16 new 3D-ready HDTV models and 22 network capable models. The screen sizes for these new models range from 22 to 65 inches.

Sony BRAVIA HX929 is one of the high-end models in Sony’s 2011 line-up, coming in the beautiful monolithic design branded by Sony and features such as MotionFlow XR 960 and LED local dimming. Sony has also mentioned a new feature which is meant to further improve picture quality in comparison to the 2010 models, the X-Reality Pro system.

Sony’s X-Reality PRO Engine available with the high-end BRAVIA models is a two-chip video processor used to optimize both high and low resolution content as well as compressed HD signals. The lower-end models in the line will feature the X-Reality Engine to optimize this content. Another noticeable feature for the high-end models of the line is Sony’s Intelligent Peak LED backlight using local dimming for deeper blacks.

One of the most noticeable improvements brought by Sony’s new line-up is the Internet connectivity and entertainment options available. Sony’s models come with either Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity to your local home network and offer full support for all the major Internet streaming services available. You’ll be able to enjoy music and video through Sony’s BRAVIA Internet Video platform and access services such as Neflix, Amazon VOD, HuluPlus, Crackle, Blip.tv, YouTube as well as Sony’s own services Qriocity and Sony’s Video on Demand.

Further more, you’ll be able to use you iPhone or Android powered smartphone to remote control the new 2011 BRAVIA models from Sony, by installing the free apps available, which also include a QWERTY keyboard for more comfortable web browsing. Another pleasant surprise is the added Skype functionality coming with the new models. You have the option of purchasing Sony’s CMU-BR100 camera and microphone and interact with your family and friends through Skype’s video call functionality.

Sony BRAVIA HX929

• LED with local dimming
• Monolithic Design with OptiContrast panel
• 3D
• Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11n)
• Skype
• BRAVIA Internet Video & Qriocity
• X-Reality Pro Engine
• MotionFlow XR 960 (960 Hz)

Sony HX929 will be available in 46, 55 and 65 inches called XBR-46HX929, XBR-55HX929 and XBR-65HX929.

The 46-inch Sony XBR46929 is now available at amazon.com
Sony BRAVIA XBR46HX929 46-Inch 1080p 3D Local-Dimming LED HDTV with Built-in WiFi, Black

Sony's BRAVIA XBR55HX929, 55-inch model is also available
Sony BRAVIA XBR55HX929 55-Inch 1080p 3D Local-Dimming LED HDTV with Built-in WiFi, Black

Last but not least, the 65" XBR65HX929 will ship out in August to US customers and is not yet available.

Sony BRAVIA HX820

• Dynamic Edge LED
• Monolithic Design with OptiContrast panel
• 3D
• Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11n)
• Skype
• BRAVIA Internet Video & Qriocity
• X-Reality Pro Engine
• MotionFlow XR 480 (480 Hz)

Sony HX820 will be available in 46 and 55 inches called KDL-46HX820 and KDL-55HX820.

The 46-inch Sony BRAVIA KDL46HX820 is shipping out from amazon.com right now:
Sony BRAVIA KDL46HX820 46-Inch 1080p 3D LED HDTV with Built-in WiFi, Black

Its bigger brother, the KDL55HX820 is now shipping out Sony BRAVIA KDL55HX820 55-Inch 1080p 3D LED HDTV with Built-in WiFi, Black

Sony BRAVIA HX729

• Dynamic Edge LED
• 3D
• Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11n)
• Skype
• BRAVIA Internet Video & Qriocity
• X-Reality Pro Engine
• MotionFlow XR 480 (480 Hz)

Sony Bravia HX729 will be available in 46, 55 and 65 inches called KDL-46HX729, KDL-55HX729 and KDL-65HX729.
Sony KDL46HX729 46" Class Widescreen 3D LED HDTV

Sony KDL55HX729 55" Class Widescreen 3D LED HDTV

Sony BRAVIA NX720

• Dynamic Edge LED
• Monolithic Design with OptiContrast panel and Gorilla glass
• 3D
• Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11n)
• Skype
• BRAVIA Internet Video & Qriocity
• X-Reality Engine
• MotionFlow XR 240 (240 Hz)

The NX720 series from Sony are Edge-LED backlit LCDs offering active-shutter 3D, integrated Wi-Fi, are Skype-ready and has the X-Reality Engine and MotionFlow XR-240.
Sony NX720 will be available in 46, 55 and 60 inches called KDL-46NX720, KDL-55NX720 and KDL-60NX720.

Sony BRAVIA EX720

• Dynamic Edge LED
• 3D
• Wi-Fi (802.11n) Ready
• Skype
• BRAVIA Internet Video & Qriocity
• X-Reality Engine
• MotionFlow XR 240 (240 Hz)

Sony BRAVIA EX720 will be available in 32, 40, 46, 55 and 60 inches KDL-32EX720, KDL-40EX720, KDL-46EX720, KDL-55EX720 and KDL-60EX720.

Sony BRAVIA EX521

• Edge LED
• Monolithic Design with OptiContrast panel
• 3D
• Wi-Fi (802.11n) Ready
• Skype
• BRAVIA Internet Video & Qriocity
• X-Reality Engine
• MotionFlow XR 240 (240 Hz)

Sony EX521 will be available in 32, 40 and 46 inches called KDL-32EX520, KDL-40EX520 and KDL-46EX520.

Most of the Sony BRAVIA models announced today will be available in March 2011. The higher-end models will arrive a bit later, May or June 2011.

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