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Energy Saving Bravia TVs
With energy saving on everyone's minds at the moment, going green is high is also increasingly important for TV manufacturers. A number of new TVs in the Bravia range have some innovative energy saving features. Lets look at how you can save some money and help the environment too.
The Bravia WE5
This TV is super energy efficient, and definitely the model to look at if you're serious about saving energy. It's the greenest TV in the Bravia range, but doesn't comprome at all on picture quality. the WE5 has a special back light that cuts power use by 50% compared to other TVs. The back light is one of the main uses of power in any TV so this is a huge energy saver.
The WE5 also has an Intelligent Presence Sensor that automatically switches off the picture when you leave the room. A very clever idea! When you come back into the room, the set will detect your presence, and switch back on. If the idea of a TV watching you doesn't freak you out, this is a great way to conserve energy.
This excellent TV from Sony also features an Energy Saving Switch that cuts energy to zero when the TV is off.
The Bravia W5500 and V5500 range
While not as Eco-friendly as the WE5, this series of Bravia all feature what Sony refer to as 'Eco Settings'. This is a group of energy saving functions that include a special Power Saving Mode, Idle TV Standby, PC Power Management and a light sensor. The Eco Settings can be accessed through the TV settings menu and are very easy to setup.
The idea of a light sensor is something that competing TVs are focusing on too. The TV will sense the lighting conditions in the room, AKA the ambient light, and then adjust the brightness and contrast accordingly. The theory is that most people have their brightness and contrast turned up too high most of the time, and using this feature will cut back on wasted power.
If your Bravia doesn't have energy saving features
As Bravia's startup and shut down instantly, one of the best things you can do to save energy is to press the off button on set itself. While this is a bit inconvenient, and not as handy as just reaching for the standby button on the remote, you can cut down your power consumption considerably by just turning off on the TV itself.
