Compare Sony FWD-50PX1 50" Plasma TV to Sony KDL-40VE5 40" HDTV LCD TV

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Product Description	The new FWD-50PX1 plasma display is a stylish 50-inch WXGA 1280 x 768 progressive panel that is ideal for PC and HD content. The display features enhanced image performance, with a... More The new FWD-50PX1 plasma display is a stylish 50-inch WXGA 1280 x 768 progressive panel that is ideal for PC and HD content. The display features enhanced image performance, with a significant increase compared with earlier models in both brightness (70 percent) and contrast (50 percent). The FWD-50PX1 has optional speakers and a built-in 7W + 7W digital amplifier. This plasma also features additional image retention protection, and optional component/RGB active loop-through, 5-BNC component input and network management card BKM-FW31. Less	Go green without sacrificing picture quality. Combining energy-saving features with quality picture performance, BRAVIA® VE5 Eco Series HDTVs make other televisions green with envy. The... More Go green without sacrificing picture quality. Combining energy-saving features with quality picture performance, BRAVIA® VE5 Eco Series HDTVs make other televisions green with envy. The 40" VE5 boasts a high-efficiency HCFL backlight which provides outstanding image quality while exceeding ENERGY STAR® 3.0 requirements by over 50% in Home Mode. An integrated Presence Sensor detects if you've stepped away from your TV for awhile and shuts the picture off. Less
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Key Features
Aspect Ratio	Standard (4:3)	Widescreen (16:9)
Display Resolution	1280 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Broadcast Format Displayed	720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)	1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Contrast Ratio	3,000:1	4,500:1
Digital TV Standard	-	HDTV Television
Screen Size	50 inch	40 inch
Weight	94.38 lb.	38.8 lb.
Flat Panel Type	Plasma TV	LCD TV
Combo Features
Playable File Formats	-	MP3 • JPEG
Display Capabilities
Interpolated Aspect Ratio	4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced	14:9 Enhanced
Digital TV Standard	-	HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
Native Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9
Built-in Tuner	NTSC • PAL • SECAM	ATSC • NTSC • QAM
Broadcast Format Supported	1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)	1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Image Quality
Pixel Pitch	0.86 mm	16 mm
Viewing Angle	160	178
Display Resolution	1280 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Comb Filter	-	3DYC / 3D Digital
Output Color	1060 million colors	-
Adjustable Color Temp.	With Adjustable Color Temperature	-
Brightness	1000 cd/m²	-
Audio Features
SAP / MTS Stereo	-	SAP / MTS Stereo
Sound Leveler	-	With Audio Leveler
Audio Type	Stereo	Virtual Surround
Audio Output	-	Fixed
Speakers
Number of Speakers	2 Speakers	2 Speakers
Speaker Power	2 x 7 Watt	2 x 10 Watt
Connectors
Rear Input Connectors	-	Component x 2 • Composite x 2 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 3 • RF x 1 • USB Port
Rear Output Connectors	-	Audio (RCA) x 1 • Optical Digital
Front Input Connectors	-	S-Video x 1 • Component x 1 • Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 2 • D-Sub (RGB PC) x 1 • USB Port • HDMI x 3
Technical Features
Parental Control	-	With Parental Control
Energy Star Compliant	-	Energy Star Compliant
Sleep Timer	-	With Sleep Timer
Picture in Picture	Without PIP	Without PIP
Remote Control
Remote Control	Standard	Standard
Screen Text
Channel Labels	-	With Channel Labels
Closed Caption on Mute	-	With Closed Caption On Mute
OSD Languages	English • German • French • Italian • Spanish	English • French • Espanol
Dimensions
Depth	4.37 in.	4.13 in.
Height	29.6 in.	-
Width	49.4 in.	38.86 in.
Weight	94.38 lb.	38.8 lb.
Warranty
Overall Warranty	2 Years	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories	Remote Control Batteries	Remote Control Batteries • Remote Control • AC Cable
Family Line	-	Sony BRAVIA KDL
UPC	027242657434	027242753259
Product ID	22470741	85646376
Product MPN
MPN	FWD-50PX1	KDL40VE5

Consumer Reviews
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Product Review Summary 4.7 Based on 3 user reviews 100% recommend this product 5 stars 2 4 stars 1 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Pros None Yet Cons None Yet Good For None Yet Consumer Reviews 2 Beautiful display bywdu1492 Mar 28, 2005 7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Pros Exceptional image display capability. Cons Input access can be tight once wall mounted. Recommended it? Yes I replaced a 30 inch Sony XBR flat panel LCD WEGA TV with this 50 inch Sony FWD-PX1 flat plasma monitor, so I've had the advantage of comparing them closely. The XBR is still in service in the kids' rec room. The XBR's WEGA engine optimizes all video signals and so you wind up with... Read full review » 2 Spectacular picture quality. byrickcoats Mar 23, 2005 3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Pros Beautiful picture, clear easy to follow programing, simple operation. Cons Tricky to wire when wall mounted. Uses commercial cable connections instead of... Recommended it? Yes I have been overwhelmed by the quality of the picture of my Sony FWD-50PX1. The stereo sound provided by the Sony speakers purchased seprately is first class also. I wall mounted my unit and struggled somewhat with the actual installation only because this was my first time around. If I were to do... Read full review » Read All Reviews » No review for this product yet.