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Sony gives pricing for its 2009 HDTVs for Singapore

By Philip Wong, CNET Asia
10/06/2009
URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/home_av/tvs/0,39037594,62054895,00.htm


We just had a sneak preview of the Japanese electronics giant's 2009 HDTV lineup slated for the Republic. This combines two 2008 series with this year's new entries, comprising KLV and KDL models. The former has only analog TV tuner, while the latter comes with Integrated Digital TV. For a quick look at the breakdown of the offerings and their pricing and availability, here's what we know.

New 2009 entries
The S5, V5, W5 and Z5-series Bravia models are the direct replacements for last year's entries. Its S5 line is subcategorized into the KLV-S570 and KLV-S550, while the W5 consists of the KDL-W5500 and eco-friendly KDL-WE5.

2008 models newly launched in Singapore
For the ultraslim HDTV segment, Sony is debuting its LED-edgelit LCD TVs, the ZX1-series, originally launched globally in late 2008.

2008 models already launched in Singapore
The T4 and flagship X4-series are making a comeback in 2009. The company's spokesperson clarified that both lines will continue for the rest of this year.

2009 Sony Bravia lineup at a glance


Series Features Screen
sizes
Prices Singapore
availability

KLV-T4
Powerful side speakers 19-inch S$599 Now

KLV-S570
Silver, pink, green and brown bezels; built-in LED clock 22-inch TBC Q4 2009

KLV-S550
Full-HD for 40-inch; HD-ready for other sizes 26-, 32-, 37- and 40-inch 32-inch: S$1,099,
40-inch: S$2,199,
26- and 37-inch: TBC
Now

KDL-V5500
White and red bezels for 32- and 40-inch models; DLNA-compatible 32-, 40- 46-, 52-inch 32-inch: S$1,899,
40-inch: S$2,899,
46- and 52-inch: TBC
Now

KDL-W5500
100Hz; DLA-compatible 40-, 46- and 52-inch TBC August

KDL-WE5
Eco-friendly; presence sensor 40- and 46-inch TBC Mid June

KDL-Z5500
200Hz; DLNA-compatible 40-, 46- and 52-inch TBC September

KLV-ZX1
9.9mm-thin bezel; LED edgelit 40-inch TBC Mid June

KDL-X45
LED-backlit for 46- and 55-inch models; DLNA-compatible 40-, 46- and 55-inch S$3,299,
S$6,599,
S$10,999
Now