Sony BRAVIA KDL-23S2010 Review

What the reviewers like:
The 23-inch Sony BRAVIA KDL-23S2010 is one of the few small-screen TVs to include the now mandatory digital tuner, which means it won’t become obsolete when analog broadcasting ends in early 2009. It handles fast motion better than most LCD TVs and excels at displaying video games. Generous connectivity is provided, including an HDMI input. Reviews also indicate that it has nice audio quality and features for a small-screen LCD TV, including freeze frame.

What the reviewers don't like:
The 23-inch Sony BRAVIA KDL-23S2010 is very expensive for a small screen TV. The PIP (picture in picture) feature is missing, but on a screen this small, most reviewers don't see this as a big drawback.

Sony BRAVIA KDL-23S2010 review highlights

Although feedback is limited, reviews so far for the 23-inch Sony KDL-23S2010 are generally good. Strong points include generous features for a small screen LCD TV. Reports say that the KDL-23S2010 also does a great job of displaying video games and has an easier time with fast motion than most LCD TVs. The big downside is the high price for a screen this small. If you get all of your TV from cable or satellite, you won't be affected by the digital-tuner issue. In that case, you might also consider picking up one of the many small-screen TVs that lack a digital tuner. Those TVs will remain on retailer's shelves until sold out.

Because of the government mandate (effective March 2007) that all new televisions must include a digital tuner, there aren't many small TVs in compliance right now, and few of the currently available models have been reviewed. (For more information on this mandate, see the main ConsumerSearch report on LCD TVs.) One exception is the 23-inch Sony BRAVIA KDL-23S2010 (*est. $850), which has received at least one review at ConsumerGuide.com, plus some user feedback. ConsumerGuide.com isn't a very thorough review source compared to Consumer Reports or CNet.com, but since its association with HowStuffWorks.com, it has been improving in credibility.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Guide.com
Expert Review: Sony KDL-23S2010 23-Inch BRAVIA LCD HDTV
Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
Jan. 12, 2007

Although it still has far to go, Consumer Guide has come a long way since its association with How Stuff Works.com. This is one of the few professional reviews of the Sony BRAVIA KDL-23S2010. The editors report that the LCD TV is a solid choice for a den or bedroom. It does a good job displaying all types of content, and a better job than most LCD TVs in displaying video games. We haven't yet seen this TV reviewed by Consumer Reports or CNet.com.

2. AVSForum.com
LCD Flat Panels
Contributors to AVSForum.com

While most LCD TVs get some comments on this AV forum website, there is only very limited discussion of the Sony BRAVIA KDL-23S2010 here. Since this is a new TV, more comments may eventually accumulate.

3. Amazon.com
Sony KDL-23S2010 reviews
Contributors to Amazon.com

The Sony BRAVIA KDL-23S2010 receives only a few user reviews at Amazon.com, though as this TV is new to the market, we expect more reviews will soon be forthcoming. Early comments are excellent.

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