Here's our breakdown of everything you need to know about the Sony KDL-50W829

Pros and Cons:
The Sony KDL-50W829 stands out from the crowd for its stunning picture quality. It is one department Sony excels in. This is complemented by excellent motion handling. Besides, the television has a powerful content discovery system. All this has been packaged into a lucratively priced offer that is almost impossible to turn down. Sony KDL-50W829 is not the most expensive TV across the horizon. It delivers some wobbling in the multimedia network playback. The 3D performance could have been better and Sony could have improved the UI.

Specs:
The Sony KDL-50W829 has a 50-inch LCD display with 1920x1080-pixel resolution. It supports 1x Freeview, 2x8W amplifier, stereo speakers, and 1x Satellite DVB-S tuner. It is future ready with 4 HDMI and 1 SCART. Other ports include USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Direct and built-in, 3.5mm jack, and CI slot. The TV consumes 51W in average mode and weighs 13.6 Kg.When it comes to design, the KDL-50W829 is minimalistic. It has a black and slim bezel in brushed aluminium. It is complemented by a thin and high-contrast mirrored pedestal. It may offer just one Freeview HD tuner, but it is supported by HD satellite input for the full range of Freesat group.

Talking Points:
When the KDL-50W829 was first launched, it was available at $1498. Sony soon realized that it was the first to come out with its stock and others were beginning to price competitively. Thus, the price was gradually reduced. But it can still be considered to be a bargain given the package that is included.

Prices:
The prices vary considerably, but you can see more information about it at C-Net.

Conclusion:
At the price tag that Sony is offering KDL-50W829, it is nothing less than a huge bargain. You may argue that the UI could have been improved, but given the excellent picture quality and performance, and superior features otherwise, it is a great value for money. Its Smart functions are highly impressive. The One-Flick Discovery search is worth mentioning.