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Sony KDL-65W850C 65-Inch 120Hz 1080p LED 3D Smart TV

January 10, 2015 by  
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Sony KDL-65W850C 65-Inch 120Hz 1080p LED 3D HDTV

Sony KDL-65W850C 65-Inch 120Hz 1080p LED 3D HDTV

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*New for 2015. The new Sony W850C Series is Sony’s Top Full HD 65-inch LED backlit 3D TV. This new design is thin and sleek. The KDL-65W850C offers Full HD 1080p resolution (1920×1080), 24p True Cinema™, 3D ready capability (uses Active 3D Glasses), 120Hz Motionflow® with XR 960 high framerate technology which increases the framerate for a sharper and smoother image compared to regular 60Hz hdtvs. Sony’s Dynamic Edge LED backlighting with frame dimming delivers pitch-black night scenes and illuminates bright scenes. X-Reality™ PRO image processor. MotionFlow XR960Smart TV Operations: Using the new Android TV operating system, allows you to view internet content (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, news, sports, weather and more ) on your internet ready TV through an ethernet cable, or by using the built-in Wifi adapter. Download Apps from Google Play. An internet browser is also included. Supports Miracast. PlayStation™ Now allows you to stream PS3 games. The Wifi and WiFi Direct is dual band 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz (a,b,g,n). Plug in up to 4 HDMI devices.


X-Reality Pro Processor Sony’s X-Reality Pro Processor – Sony is a leader in upscaling technology (taking lower resolution and presenting it in Full HD). The X-Reality Pro technology can take existing sports, TV shows, movies, Youtube Videos, and upscale them to super clear quality. It adjusts the color, clarity and contrast. The Sony KDL-65W850C also has two USB 2.0 ports to connect USB drives to view videos and pictures, or listen to music. Sleep Timer. Two 10 Watt Speakers. Dolby® Digital. Screen mirroring with Miracast. ATSC & QAM digital tuners. Media Remote app allows you to control your TV with your smartphone. Headphone Jack. ENERGY STAR® power consumption: 100 watts.


Dimensions: 57.375″ x 35.125″ x 10.5″ with stand (54.0 lbs.)
Dimensions: 57.375″ x 33.25″ x 3.125″ without stand (51.6 lbs.)

Available Sizes: 75-inch and 65-inch


Smart-Review Commentary: For 2015, the new 65-inch KDL-65W850C is Sony’s top 1080p LED TV. It has all the advanced Smart TV functions, Dual Band Built-in WIFI adapter for wireless streaming, 120Hz Anti-Blur Technology with Motionflow™ XR 960, Clear Resolution Enhancer, Android TV, and is 3D ready. This 3D TV uses Active 3D Glasses (sold separately). This set is also a top performer on regular HD programming in 2D with its X-Reality™ PRO image processor. The Onboard Owner’s manual is available when you need it. The W850C series features LED backlighting and frame dimming for exceptional color, contrast and unformity, as well as energy savings. As usual, Sony has produced a very striking and stylish set, along with a very strong feature set, and excellent image processor. The Android TV with Google Cast provides internet content such as Netflix®, YouTube™, Amazon Instant Video, Facebook, and more on your new Sony set, as well as viewing content you can plug into the USB port. With Android TV, you can download Apps directly from Google Play Store. The KDL-65W850C is substantially lighter and thinner than last year’s model. Without going to the 4K models, this is Sony’s top 1080p full HD set for 2015. The KDL-65W850C is a Smart-Review top pick for LED TVs in 2015.


Sony W850C Series
1080p Smart TV
65-inch 75-inch
    HDTV Features

  • *New 2015 Model
  • 1080p (1920×1080)
  • Android TV with Google Cast
  • X-Reality™ PRO processor
  • Dynamic Edge LED Backlighting
  • Four HDMI Connections
  • Two 10 Watt Speakers
  • 120Hz Refresh Rate
  • Motionflow™ XR 960
  • 3D Ready TV
  • Built-in Wireless WiFi
  • WiFi Direct
  • PlayStation™ Now Streaming

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Upgrade to the 2015 Sony XBR-X850C Series

Sony 2015 4K LED 3D TV Upgrade Option:
Sony XBR-65X850C Series Upgrade: If you upgrade to the X850C 4K Series, you will get the following upgrades. Screen resolution will Quadruple, as 4K TVs have four times the resolution of Full HD TVs. WiFi is upgraded to Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz) a/b/g/n/ac, the latest standard, for fastest streaming 4K content from providers such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Also new for 2015 is the new 4K Processor X1 engine, along with the 4K X-Reality™ Pro chip for better picture quality, especially when upscaling HD content up to 4K Ultra HD. You also get upgraded to Sony’s TRILUMINOS™ Panel for best picture and colors.