Sony - KDL-46XBR2 46in. HDTV LCD Television Review

Sony makes the best LCD TVs, period.  I previously had purchased a Sony Wega as my last TV several years ago.  Now with "HD Day" approaching, I have been researching many models.  From saving a couple bucks with Vizio or going middle of the road with LG, etc.  I narrowed my choices to the Sony's and Samsung.  My wife did not like the "piano black" finish so that ruled out the Samsung models and some of last year's Sony Bravia's, such as the XBR3 which is only different from the XBR2 due to that finish (and at a higher cost).

The technology has changed somewhat drastically from the XBR line of last year (XBR2 and 3) to this year's models (XBR4 and 5), but all are high quality.  For anyone who missed out on last year's XBR2, check out the new Bravia W series as it is basically the XBR2 with an improved color generator and new metallic finish on the frame.  It is about $500-600 less than this year's XBR so if you don't need the absolute top of the line, it's a great deal.