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- 40" Screen
- Freeview HD
- X-Reality
- Internet Video
- Skype
- Requires UWABR100 Sony USB Dongle
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
The best internet content in the best picture quality
A Sony smart TV has over 25 channels of internet content. Similar to apps these take you to dedicated sites so you have a great experience on your TV for content originally designed for a PC. A smart piece of technology called X-Reality improves the picture quality from any source including the internet. X-Reality reduces pixilation and noise from videos uploaded to sites like YouTube and even applies better settings to internet videos from services like Video Unlimited, BBC iPlayer and Demand 5.
Keep up to date with friends and family by accessing Facebook, Twitter, and SKYPE with your remote control or via the Media Remote smartphone application.
Sony Smart TV also includes the Sony Entertainment Network service.
Video Unlimited is a streaming movie rental service.- Stream Movies from every major studio
- View in Standard Definition, High Definition and 3D
- Watch on multiple Sony devices and Android mobile phones
- Play titles instantly, navigating with your remote control
Music Unlimited is a subscription based streaming digital music service.- Unlimited access to over 7 million songs
- Access your account across multiple Sony devices not just your TV, including PC, PS3, Home Theatre Kit, Android Mobiles and Tablets and Blu-ray players.
- No adverts
- Sync your personal music collection, including your iTunes library
Watch in Full HD
If you’re looking to switchover to high quality full HD viewing, choose a TV that really helps you get the most from your entertainment. Stylish and easy-to-use, BRAVIA CX523 televisions bring all your favourite shows and movies vividly to life in fine detail, rich colour and sharp contrast. With full HD 1080p resolution, these sets provide more than 2 million pixels for a smooth, high resolution image. That’s the maximum resolution defined for HDTVs and the format used by Blu-ray Disc players and PLAYSTATION 3 consoles. Fancy playing some Full HD games? No problem. Connect up your PlayStation 3 and it’s game on. With 4 HDMI inputs, linking up your HD equipment is quick and easy. You can also connect a wide range of USB devices straight to your home cinema system. Play MP3 music, view photo slideshows and manage the content on your USB memory stick on screen, simply by plugging in a flash drive.
Subscription-free, built-in Freeview
With digital switchover being rolled out across the UK, now is a great time to invest in digital television. Enjoy an impressive range of free digital TV and radio channels with the built-in Freeview tuner. No need for a subscription, contract, satellite dish or set top box. Simply plug in to your external TV aerial and access all your channels using just one remote control.
Go Wireless
Simply plug in an optional UWA-BR100 USB Wi-Fi adaptor and connect to your Internet router without wires. Enjoy online entertainment without the clutter of cables.
Clear and natural pictures
With X-Reality picture enhancement, images are crystal clear and colours as natural as real life. Detail is perfectly defined with no degradation or noise, even when watching standard definition pictures.
Environmentally friendly
The BRAVIA CX523 Series protects the environment while saving you energy and money. On board is a Presence Sensor which automatically turns off the TV picture if you leave the room and then switches to standby if you don’t return within a certain time period. It also features an Energy Saving Switch which cuts energy consumption to zero when the TV is not in use or on standby. You can easily restart in seconds with Quick Start & Viewing.
Easy connections
On board are a variety of HDMI and USB ports, so you can really get the best out of your home entertainment. Four HDMI inputs designed to carry high quality digital video and audio with CEC and Audio Return Channel make it simple to connect to High Definition products. Play games on your console, watch latest Blu-ray movies in high definition or enjoy your latest HD home videos. You can also listen to your favourite music or view photos via the USB media player. Simply plug in a USB device to access your favourite multimedia on screen. Stream movies, music and photos to your BRAVIA from compatible devices in the home such as a laptop, mobile phone or music player using DLNA technology.
So versatile
BRAVIA CX523 integrates perfectly with your lifestyle. Record a show you might miss straight to hard disk via USB and link a smartphone to your TV to use as a remote or to find details about the programme you’re watching.
One touch is all you need
BRAVIA Sync lets you control other Sony devices that you’ve connected, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, using just one BRAVIA TV commander. Play Blu-ray movies, watch home movies from your camcorder or photos from your Cyber-shot at the touch of a button on your TV remote.
Links easily to all your home entertainment
BRAVIA televisions are designed to link up in seconds with Sony Blu-ray players, home theatre systems and Personal Video Recorders. Get the most out of your HDTV with Blu-ray and watch your favourite DVDs like you’ve never seen them before in fine detail, vivid colour and pin-sharp contrast. Or get the full surround sound experience with a Blu-ray Home Theatre system like the BDV-E380 or BDV-E880. George Lucas once said that ‘sound is half the experience’, so with that in mind, it makes perfect sense to unleash the power of your favourite films with a 2.1 channel system such as the BDV-EF200. Never want to miss another TV show? Take control of your TV with a PVR and watch what you want, when you want.
Product Description
Sony 40CX520 40 Inch Full HD1080p Freeview LCD Internet TV
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:40 - inch
40CX523
I've had my TV for a few days now, and don't think it's too early to write a review.
Out of all of the TV's out there at the moment, this one comes up trumps; Okay so it's not a flash LED model but the picture quality isn't too bad at all, but more interestingly; is the low power consumption. Sony state max 180watts. My power reader says it's 55watts! - Less then my old 32" Panasonic.
First thing to point out; that although Amazon state it has "Wireless LAN" and "Built in WiFi" it in-fact doesn't! - I found out the hard way. You will be required to purchased a wireless dongle (Sony = £50) or cheaper still a bridge (£34).
After reading many reviews for the Sony Bravia dongle, it may be worth going down the bridge route. See link below to a netgear option.
I'll be buying the bridge soon.
Netgear Universal Wifi Internet Adapter
My other option was the Samsung LE40D580 for it's DLNA support and HD freeview, both of these features the Sony offers with the addition of Skype, twitter, facebook apps and a host of internet tv options including iplayer! - and the most interesting feature of all, is the ability to plug in a usb drive and have an instant PVR (a feature not available with the LED 40EX523!).
Quality;
A lot of people seem to be picking at the build quality of the TV, I personally couldn't fault it. The only main difference is that it's not that typical gloss black but more of a 'brushed steel' effect but obviously still plastic.
-One thing worth noting is that the components are still up to the usual Sony standard, with Rubycon capacitors fitted on the psu board. Hopefully an indication that it is built to last.
Informative technical review below :
[...]
Overall for me it's a feature rich display with low power consumption and a good looking display.
Summary of benefits :
Positives;
LAN port - No WiFi built-in as description states (Wi-fi Ready) -be warned!
DLNA support
Upgradeable firmware
iPhone & smart phone support (free)
Internet tv streaming from major sources
Hard drive recording (requires external usb drive)
Great TV guide
Built in manual
PS3 style menu
web browser
PIP abilities
Face book & twitter (plus many more apps) integration whilst watching TV (if you are into that)
3.5mm Audio Jack input + headphone output (great for watching from a pc)
Wealth of ports except DVI
Negatives :
Remote control feels a bit cheap but comfortable all the same!
Blacks aren't as good as some of the new LED / plasmas I've seen
Viewing angle not very wide, white hazing visible if looking at it from an angle. I tend to watch TV straight on, so not really a problem just an observation.
Great next-day service from Amazon!
I've had my TV for a few days now, and don't think it's too early to write a review.
Out of all of the TV's out there at the moment, this one comes up trumps; Okay so it's not a flash LED model but the picture quality isn't too bad at all, but more interestingly; is the low power consumption. Sony state max 180watts. My power reader says it's 55watts! - Less then my old 32" Panasonic.
First thing to point out; that although Amazon state it has "Wireless LAN" and "Built in WiFi" it in-fact doesn't! - I found out the hard way. You will be required to purchased a wireless dongle (Sony = £50) or cheaper still a bridge (£34).
After reading many reviews for the Sony Bravia dongle, it may be worth going down the bridge route. See link below to a netgear option.
I'll be buying the bridge soon.
Netgear Universal Wifi Internet Adapter
My other option was the Samsung LE40D580 for it's DLNA support and HD freeview, both of these features the Sony offers with the addition of Skype, twitter, facebook apps and a host of internet tv options including iplayer! - and the most interesting feature of all, is the ability to plug in a usb drive and have an instant PVR (a feature not available with the LED 40EX523!).
Quality;
A lot of people seem to be picking at the build quality of the TV, I personally couldn't fault it. The only main difference is that it's not that typical gloss black but more of a 'brushed steel' effect but obviously still plastic.
-One thing worth noting is that the components are still up to the usual Sony standard, with Rubycon capacitors fitted on the psu board. Hopefully an indication that it is built to last.
Informative technical review below :
[...]
Overall for me it's a feature rich display with low power consumption and a good looking display.
Summary of benefits :
Positives;
LAN port - No WiFi built-in as description states (Wi-fi Ready) -be warned!
DLNA support
Upgradeable firmware
iPhone & smart phone support (free)
Internet tv streaming from major sources
Hard drive recording (requires external usb drive)
Great TV guide
Built in manual
PS3 style menu
web browser
PIP abilities
Face book & twitter (plus many more apps) integration whilst watching TV (if you are into that)
3.5mm Audio Jack input + headphone output (great for watching from a pc)
Wealth of ports except DVI
Negatives :
Remote control feels a bit cheap but comfortable all the same!
Blacks aren't as good as some of the new LED / plasmas I've seen
Viewing angle not very wide, white hazing visible if looking at it from an angle. I tend to watch TV straight on, so not really a problem just an observation.
Great next-day service from Amazon!
107 of 110 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:32 - inch|Amazon Verified Purchase
All in all the features that the tv has make it a very compelling buy, having researched quite extensively on the internet I decided to go for this model. I am extremely pleased with this purchase, especially when considering the poor reviews that some of sonys other cheaper end products have had - no worries at all there.
PROS
FREEVIEW HD - Considering that alot of people get the signal via their ariel, the fact that alot of TVs don't have the HD tuner as standard astounds me. As the tv was for the bedroom, this appealed to me even more as I now don't have to get an extra sky/virgin/freeview box to watch the 4 terrestrial hd channels.
PICTURE QUALITY - Excellent quality - even better after fine tuning the colours, good upscaling of standard channels, the fact that it's only 50hz hasn't made any difference so far. Although I'm not sure how it would affect gamers.
INTERNET TV - Havent used much yet, but amazon have a deal with love film so u get 3 months free. Has Facebook, Skype etc, but unless you have an Ethernet connection (Internet cable) to plug into it, you will need to buy a Sony dongle (wifi) separate. Streaming off your pc, and adding USB memory to record is also handy.
USE YOUR PHONE AS REMOTE - This might seem gimmicky for most, but is a very handy app for my iPhone, not sure if other smartphones have the app -check it out.
CONS
SOUND - To be honest this is not a issue for me and probably the majority - the tv only has 20watt speakers. When compared with my other Sony the sound is not as good - a little tinny (having said that, the tv cost over alot more), but for the price is probably par for the course. If you wanted this tv as part of a movie system in a large room, I would recommend surround sound speakers, for most other uses it's fine.
The tv is very easy set up, and like all TVs will require further optimisation to get the best out it - that just depends on how demanding u are. In terms of bang for bucks this jam packed tv is hard to beat, especially if u just want a stand alone tv (without sky/virgin), which is why I have given it 5 stars.
PROS
FREEVIEW HD - Considering that alot of people get the signal via their ariel, the fact that alot of TVs don't have the HD tuner as standard astounds me. As the tv was for the bedroom, this appealed to me even more as I now don't have to get an extra sky/virgin/freeview box to watch the 4 terrestrial hd channels.
PICTURE QUALITY - Excellent quality - even better after fine tuning the colours, good upscaling of standard channels, the fact that it's only 50hz hasn't made any difference so far. Although I'm not sure how it would affect gamers.
INTERNET TV - Havent used much yet, but amazon have a deal with love film so u get 3 months free. Has Facebook, Skype etc, but unless you have an Ethernet connection (Internet cable) to plug into it, you will need to buy a Sony dongle (wifi) separate. Streaming off your pc, and adding USB memory to record is also handy.
USE YOUR PHONE AS REMOTE - This might seem gimmicky for most, but is a very handy app for my iPhone, not sure if other smartphones have the app -check it out.
CONS
SOUND - To be honest this is not a issue for me and probably the majority - the tv only has 20watt speakers. When compared with my other Sony the sound is not as good - a little tinny (having said that, the tv cost over alot more), but for the price is probably par for the course. If you wanted this tv as part of a movie system in a large room, I would recommend surround sound speakers, for most other uses it's fine.
The tv is very easy set up, and like all TVs will require further optimisation to get the best out it - that just depends on how demanding u are. In terms of bang for bucks this jam packed tv is hard to beat, especially if u just want a stand alone tv (without sky/virgin), which is why I have given it 5 stars.
107 of 111 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:32 - inch
Unless you read the product description carefully you may not be aware of the following which I'd like to bring to your attention:
- This TV does not have integrated WIFI. To access the features which require an internet connection you need to use a wired connection (i.e. ethernet cable between router and TV), or purchase a Sony UWABR100 USB Network Adapter which costs around £50.
- With the internet connection sorted you're ready to go, unless you want to make Skype video calls. All you need to do for this though is connect a webcam.... as long as it is Sony's own.... a Sony CMUBR100 Skype Camera for Bravia TV costing around £90.
If you're looking for a suitable wall bracket for this TV, I purchased a "Designer Habitat / Swivel And Tilt TV Wall Mount Bracket For 17 Inch / 37 Inch LED / LCD Plasma TV's" from Play. Does the job ok for only £10.99 but you'll need to buy longer screws than those supplied to fix the bracket to the TV. I also noted that the raw plugs supplied were too big for the masonry screws supplied!
Some of the sister models do come with integrated WIFI capability and LED Edge technology which this model doesn't have, but on the other hand, this TV is full HD and shows freeview HD channels whereas some of the other models don't.
A good feature is that you can attach a portable USB hard disk drive to the TV and use it to record and playback your favourite TV programs, avoiding the need for a costly separate recorder. Once formatted by the TV, the drive can only be used on that TV unless you re-format it for use on other media such as a PC.
Currently, the TV can access BBC iPlayer and 5 On Demand but not 4OD and ITV Player.
If you plan to use the TV for internet browsing then remember that there is no keyboard and all typing needs to be done slowly and frustratingly via the remote. Displayable content is also limited as integrated videos cannot be displayed and some web pages use too much memory to display at all.
Overall, this TV is still good value for money but without a little research upfront could leave you feeling slightly let down when it doesn't do everything you expected and you need to spend more money to get it there. Best advice from me would be that this is a good value range of TV's from Sony but be sure to figure which is the best specific model for you before you open your wallet. I would have given it 4 or 5 stars if it wasn't for feeling slightly misled by it being shown to have Skype, and that the accessories to add WIFI capability and a webcam are restricted to somewhat overpriced Sony products.
- This TV does not have integrated WIFI. To access the features which require an internet connection you need to use a wired connection (i.e. ethernet cable between router and TV), or purchase a Sony UWABR100 USB Network Adapter which costs around £50.
- With the internet connection sorted you're ready to go, unless you want to make Skype video calls. All you need to do for this though is connect a webcam.... as long as it is Sony's own.... a Sony CMUBR100 Skype Camera for Bravia TV costing around £90.
If you're looking for a suitable wall bracket for this TV, I purchased a "Designer Habitat / Swivel And Tilt TV Wall Mount Bracket For 17 Inch / 37 Inch LED / LCD Plasma TV's" from Play. Does the job ok for only £10.99 but you'll need to buy longer screws than those supplied to fix the bracket to the TV. I also noted that the raw plugs supplied were too big for the masonry screws supplied!
Some of the sister models do come with integrated WIFI capability and LED Edge technology which this model doesn't have, but on the other hand, this TV is full HD and shows freeview HD channels whereas some of the other models don't.
A good feature is that you can attach a portable USB hard disk drive to the TV and use it to record and playback your favourite TV programs, avoiding the need for a costly separate recorder. Once formatted by the TV, the drive can only be used on that TV unless you re-format it for use on other media such as a PC.
Currently, the TV can access BBC iPlayer and 5 On Demand but not 4OD and ITV Player.
If you plan to use the TV for internet browsing then remember that there is no keyboard and all typing needs to be done slowly and frustratingly via the remote. Displayable content is also limited as integrated videos cannot be displayed and some web pages use too much memory to display at all.
Overall, this TV is still good value for money but without a little research upfront could leave you feeling slightly let down when it doesn't do everything you expected and you need to spend more money to get it there. Best advice from me would be that this is a good value range of TV's from Sony but be sure to figure which is the best specific model for you before you open your wallet. I would have given it 4 or 5 stars if it wasn't for feeling slightly misled by it being shown to have Skype, and that the accessories to add WIFI capability and a webcam are restricted to somewhat overpriced Sony products.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Pretty good entry level TV
Good value smart TV, alot of features for the money. Not as slim as a lot of other models but slim enough to wall mount. Read more
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Superb TV - Highly Recommended !!
I spent a great deal of time researching the options before settling on the Sony...the two best TVs in this price bracket are the Sony or the Panasonic Viera range but the Sony... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ian J Taylor
No Netflix
Sony support Lovefilm - which has a very poor selection of films. For some reason they do not support Netflix which has a much better range of content. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Crispin
Affordable HD, not for SD.
The remote is light and could be considered cheap, and using it can be a chore - some buttons are illogically placed.
The UI on the tv is a little cumbersome, but responsive. Read more
The UI on the tv is a little cumbersome, but responsive. Read more
Published 2 months ago by I. Vincent
OK but there are better options out there
Spent a while researching all the merits of different televisions before settling on the Sony Bravia KDL32CX523BU. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jaimie J
Excellent product, excellent service.
I was looking for a new TV for quite a while, and after reading endless reviews I decided on the Sony KDL32CX523BU. It had everything I was looking for in a Smart TV, and more. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Johnpaul
I cannot fault this TV
We always owned Sony CRT Trinitrons since the millennium and also a 2010 LCD Bravia (EX series), and I thought not much could be improved on with this model. Read more
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