Introduction

The {{product.name}} is basically a step down from the HX850, which now has a monolithic design and Gorilla Glass. The HX750 has a LED back-lit 1080p picture with 3D technology that includes a single-chip X-Reality Engine and Motionflow XR 480. The problem is that many of these features are minor upgrades from last year's Sony TVs. The {{product.name}} doesn't have same application variety, streaming options or 3D technology that come along with other newly-announced TVs.

Front

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No surprises here as the {{product.name}} doesn't have the monolithic design of the more advanced HX850, but instead has a normal-sized bezel with controls on the front left and a basic stand.

Back

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With HDMI, USB and AV ports on the right on the back, the {{product.name}}'s backside is nothing out of the ordinary. Note, however, that this may not be the final design.

Sides

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As displayed below, the {{product.name}} doesn't necessarily have thick sides and won't be a burden in your living room. But if width is important to you, keep in mind that it's not nearly as thin as some of LG's and Samsung's offerings either.

Stand/Mount

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The {{product.name}}'s stand is the familiar piece of plastic that lays flat and is associated with most flat screen TVs by this point.

Aesthetics

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There isn't a whole lot to say about the {{product.name}}'s aesthetics because not much is new from last year's Sony models. Its relatively thin screen and mid-sized bezel won't exactly excite the masses.

Display Size & Technology

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The {{product.name}} includes the single-chip X-Reality Engine (not the dual-chip X-Reality PRO Engine like the HX850), Motionflow XR 480, built-in WiFi, and access to Sony's entertainment network. Customers will find that the TV's spec sheet looks very similar to that of Sony's 2011 TV lineup. Most of the {{product.name}}'s features were around in last year's versions as well and it seems like Sony wants to sell users on picture quality. Probably the biggest advancement with the {{product.name}} since last year is tablet connectivity, whether it's Sony, iOS, or Android.

Formats & Resolution

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The {{product.name}} has 1080p resolution.

Color

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Colors looked pretty good from the show floor, and they should have because it's an aspect of the {{product.name}} that Sony is trying to direct customers' attention.

Motion & Refresh Rate

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As the {{product.name}}'s Motionflow XR 480 feature insinuates, the TV has a 480Hz refresh rate.

Viewing Angle

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We'll have to bring the {{product.name}} into our testing lab to decide how well it performs from sharp angles. Typically, LCD displays like this have a fairly narrow viewing angle.

3D Glasses

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The {{product.name}} still uses active 3D technology and the 3D glasses ($69.99 MSRP) are relatively expensive in comparison to passive 3D glasses, which can be had for about $20 online.

3D Effect

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Again, the {{product.name}}'s active 3D effects haven't deviated much from last year's Sony technology. The TV has a 1080p display, edge LED backlighting, and Sony's auto 3D depth adjustment.

Audio & Video Ports

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Of course there may be modifications made to the {{product.name}}'s backside ports, but for now we see two USB and HDMI ports, AV ports and built-in WiFi.

Internet & Other Media

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Sony lags behind in internet connectivity and streaming media compared to other manufacturers. Just like last year, users can connect to the Sony Entertainment Network and streaming media such as Netflix or Hulu. Samsung and LG improve these options for users by organizing content in simpler menus.

Remote

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We didn't see the {{product.name}}'s remote on the show floor, but customers should expect a similar model to last year's version. One big change, though, is that users can now use their tablets (Sony, iOS, or Android) to connect to the TV as a remote and stream content.

Controls

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The {{product.name}}'s controls are on the bottom left side of the bezel and don't distract from the viewer's experience.

Menu

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Conclusion

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Don't look for major improvements from the {{product.name}} compared to last year's Sony Bravia lineup. It features the not-so-new, single-chip X-Reality engine and Motionflow XR 480 and edge LED back-lit 1080p display. These aren't necessarily bad features, but not exactly the type of innovation that you'd expect from the Sony of old. Two years ago, it seemed to be ahead of the pack in screen quality, 3D technology and streaming capabilities with its Bravia series and last year the X-Reality PRO Engine looked to be a good stepping stone toward more advancements. It looks like Sony hasn't taken that next step so far in 2012.

Series Comparision

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The {{product.name}} also comes in a 46-inch version.

Specs

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