SI: Video/Pictures: The Sony 52" XBR10 Wireless LCD HDTV With MBT-WZ5 Receiver

*Christopher* · September 12, 2009

Sony has finally come to the market with a streaming 1080P solution for its television line, only found in the XBR10 Bravia, courtesy of the included MBT-WZ5 wireless HDTV reciever. Here is a video we shot this morning of both in action. The TV is stunning and I was most certainly impressed with it – 1080P wireless is crystal clear without hiccups. You cannot tell the difference between wireless and wired with this product. Plus, the wireless transmitter/receiver has enough I/O to satisfy just about any configuration. However, the 52″ costs $4,999, and the 46 is looking to be about a thousand less so this will be limited to the true playboys out there. Here’s the obligatory Mentos comparison, a Sony staff member idea:

Please note in the picture above that the glass behind the TV is just part of the stand at the booth, and is NOT a part of the TV. It also doesn’t glow all those kind of colors underneath. Don’t mind Justin Timberlake’s Cry Me a River playing in the background of the movie – it was sound from another booth showing off their speakers (this happens often at CEDIA). Here are the key specs: