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The Bravia X incarnation is more than an incremental upgrade of its predecessor. Besides the customary native 1,920 x 1,080-pixel resolution, Sony has also beefed up dynamic contrast by a two-plus-fold leap to 18,000:1. Matching this ultra-high rating is a set of competent specifications at 500cd/m2 brightness, 8ms response time and an industrial-leading 178-degree viewing angle. To further boost motion reproduction, there is 100Hz Motion Flow which interpolates and inserts intermittent extra picture frames for smoother action transition.

New and exclusive to the X-series is the Bravia Engine Pro, its most advanced video processor to date. It shares many features such as advanced noise reduction of the EX iteration plus enhanced function which improves HD signals. Speaking of which, Sony is extending the HDMI input handling with film-oriented 1080p24 support. Dubbed 24P True Cinema, it eliminates unnecessary frame-rate conversion for judder-free visuals. To top it off, hue vibrancy is reinforced with its Live Color Creation technology and second-generation wide color gamut backlighting.

For the shutterbugs, its designers are throwing in value-added onboard photo playback. This accepts JPEG files through a high-speed USB port, capable of accepting a variety of storage media. The spread ranges from inexpensive thumbdrives to card readers and digital cameras. Operating the PhotoTV HD function is a no-brainer on the whole, manually activated through the software menu. The interface is straightforward with preview thumbnails presented in a 5 x 4 grid, plus additional options for image rotation and customizable slideshows.

Connectivity-wise, the KLV-46X350A has been updated with three HDMI sockets: One by the side and two on the rear. These are Bravia Link-enabled (HDMI-CEC) for one-touch control of all compatible Sony A/V products. Take, simultaneous powering up and shutting down of your Bravia TV and HTIB. Factoring in the dual sets of component-video and PC input, we have a total of six 1080p-ready sockets which are more than adequate for an average setup. Missing, though, is a digital audio output, increasingly common on its competitors' offerings.

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