Sony KDL46EX645 46-Inch 1080p MotionFlow 240HZ Internet Slim LED HDTV (Black) $699 FSSS

Ridiculously good deal?

This model has severe flashlighting problems. If you are lucky, you might get one without noticeable flashlighting. I got one from Sony store during Christmas for $539 (E-gift card deal). It had flashlighting from all 4 corners. When I called Sony, they wanted to set up a repair. The TV wasn't even a week old, so I declined the repair option and instead returned it.

I also got this same model for about $525 I think after the $100 free gift card and the ...Ford... deal right after Christmas (no taxes here, I also had a couple hundred dollars of Sony points so I was out of pocket about $325ish). I've had no problems, no issues with picture or backlight, looks good (and I read lots of reviews before I got it). I was replacing a 6+ year old 40" Polaroid, and I also have a 25" Hannspree. Which brings me to my only minor complaint. Sound on this doesn't compare to either. It's clear, and OK, for built in there is nothing ~too wrong with it, just saying compared to those it isn't nearly as good sounding to me. Both of those have considerably more bass. Prior to the 40" I had a 32" CRT with "Carver" speakers I think, built in sub and surround. The 40" didn't sound as good as that of course, but I didn't mind it. With this, I think I will be looking for a cheap 2.1 system or something, although I am getting a little used to it. Haven't tried streaming from the internet on it, I don't have unlimited broadband available here, so I likely won't. Working on converting some videos to stream from PC to try that out.

Quote from faltoos : This model has severe flashlighting problems. If you are lucky, you might get one without noticeable flashlighting. I got one from Sony store during Christmas for $539 (E-gift card deal). It had flashlighting from all 4 corners. When I called Sony, they wanted to set up a repair. The TV wasn't even a week old, so I declined the repair option and instead returned it.

That's odd as it has very good reviews and 1 instance of flashlighting that I can see. Seems to go against your experience with it.

Quote from JL2004 : That's odd as it has very good reviews and 1 instance of flashlighting that I can see. Seems to go against your experience with it.

On AVS forum, I have seen a few reports of flashlighting (includes the EX640 series also). Mine had severe flashlighting (see picture).

Just to note that this model is actually 120 Hz -- the "Motionflow XR240" is simply marketing lingo. Still a good deal, though.

I got this TV for free after I bought it last Black Friday and the retailer thought I returned it and just credited the order. Haven't hooked it up yet though so I can't say how bad the flashlight effect is.

Isn't flashlighting just backlight bleed?

Quote from HaloFans : Isn't flashlighting just backlight bleed?

Flashlighting is indeed backlight bleed through the corners (a term coined by the community!). It becomes horrible when the light guide is not aligned properly when the back panel is put together.

Amazon Has the Sony KDL46EX645 46-Inch 1080p MotionFlow 240HZ Internet Slim LED HDTV (Black) for $699.99 This is a very nice set especially if you don't need/want 3D has 4 HDMI as well: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-KDL46E...B008XG1N72 My very first deal post please be gentle

I think sonys are usually overpriced, but this seems like a good deal and the three camels say it is amazon's lowest price ever

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