Sony is one of the leading HDTV brands today, and as proof, it has come up with one of the most interactive HDTV models - the Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100. Indeed, this model is loaded with many interactive features, the addition of which comes at a relatively low extra cost.
For one, the Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100 offers three Yahoo widgets. These are Yahoo Weather, which shows you the current and five-day weather forecast for your city and other cities around the world; Yahoo News, which gives you the latest headlines from top stories and various categories like business, entertainment and sports; and Yahoo Finance, which lets you create and track your stock portfolio. Yahoo News loads quickly, although it provides two lines of information at most and doesn't give an option to read more, while the Weather and Finance widgets take a few minutes to load. The best part about the Yahoo widgets of the KDL-65W5100 is that you can move them around, instead of having them confined to the bottom of the screen, something you cannot do with Samsung models.
If you have a Twitter account, you'll be happy to know that this Sony HDTV has a Twitter widget, too, which allows you to view recent tweets. You cannot view past tweets, though, but you can post a tweet if you like, that is, if you can find the patience to navigate through the virtual keyboard using the directional keys on the remote.
Aside from these widgets, the KDL-65W5100 is also capable of video streaming, which means that unlike the case with other models, you don't need to buy the Bravia Internet Video Link to watch your favorite videos from the internet on your HDTV screen. For example, you can watch HD content from Amazon Video on Demand, which only takes a few minutes to load.
Other channels or providers available include YouTube, Sports Illustrated On Demand, CBS, The Minisode Network, Blip.tv, FEARnet, Style.com, among others, although the videos they have available are not as clear as those on Amazon's. Not to worry, you will have more choices once Netflix becomes available, which Sony promises it will.
If you love listening to music, the KDL-65W5100 is also capable of accessing Internet Radio so you don't have to turn on your computer to listen to your favorite online radio station. You can even access the music files on your other computers without having to leave the room because of its enhanced DLNA capability. Of course, you can access videos from your other computers, too.
Lastly, the KDL-65W5100 has an interactive program guide. This means that by just pushing a button, you can take a look at the most updated list of TV shows and movies available for you to view, so you won't miss out on your favorites.
Indeed, the Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100 makes a great interactive HDTV and an excellent HDTV overall, with breathtaking picture quality, enough picture modes and presets, an energy-saving Eco Menu and enough connectivity options for all your needs. Don't be alarmed if you find only one HDMI input at the back. You will find three others on the side, along with the USB port and the PC input for convenience, especially for those who plan on mounting this stylish piece on the wall. - 33374
For one, the Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100 offers three Yahoo widgets. These are Yahoo Weather, which shows you the current and five-day weather forecast for your city and other cities around the world; Yahoo News, which gives you the latest headlines from top stories and various categories like business, entertainment and sports; and Yahoo Finance, which lets you create and track your stock portfolio. Yahoo News loads quickly, although it provides two lines of information at most and doesn't give an option to read more, while the Weather and Finance widgets take a few minutes to load. The best part about the Yahoo widgets of the KDL-65W5100 is that you can move them around, instead of having them confined to the bottom of the screen, something you cannot do with Samsung models.
If you have a Twitter account, you'll be happy to know that this Sony HDTV has a Twitter widget, too, which allows you to view recent tweets. You cannot view past tweets, though, but you can post a tweet if you like, that is, if you can find the patience to navigate through the virtual keyboard using the directional keys on the remote.
Aside from these widgets, the KDL-65W5100 is also capable of video streaming, which means that unlike the case with other models, you don't need to buy the Bravia Internet Video Link to watch your favorite videos from the internet on your HDTV screen. For example, you can watch HD content from Amazon Video on Demand, which only takes a few minutes to load.
Other channels or providers available include YouTube, Sports Illustrated On Demand, CBS, The Minisode Network, Blip.tv, FEARnet, Style.com, among others, although the videos they have available are not as clear as those on Amazon's. Not to worry, you will have more choices once Netflix becomes available, which Sony promises it will.
If you love listening to music, the KDL-65W5100 is also capable of accessing Internet Radio so you don't have to turn on your computer to listen to your favorite online radio station. You can even access the music files on your other computers without having to leave the room because of its enhanced DLNA capability. Of course, you can access videos from your other computers, too.
Lastly, the KDL-65W5100 has an interactive program guide. This means that by just pushing a button, you can take a look at the most updated list of TV shows and movies available for you to view, so you won't miss out on your favorites.
Indeed, the Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100 makes a great interactive HDTV and an excellent HDTV overall, with breathtaking picture quality, enough picture modes and presets, an energy-saving Eco Menu and enough connectivity options for all your needs. Don't be alarmed if you find only one HDMI input at the back. You will find three others on the side, along with the USB port and the PC input for convenience, especially for those who plan on mounting this stylish piece on the wall. - 33374
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