Sony launched a new ultra-thin flagship XBR10 series of 1080p 240Hz LCDs with edge LED backlights. The XBR10 models, which arrive next month in 46- ($4,500) and 52-inch ($5,000) screen sizes. Sony didn’t say exactly how thin these sets are, but they appear to be about an inch deep—in part because they use a separate media box that houses the TV tuner. Source components are connected to the box, and audio and video signals are beamed wirelessly to the TV, obviating the need for cables. Like other newer Sony models, the TVs have built-in Ethernet connections (rather than requiring optional Bravia modules), and feature Sony's adaptation of Yahoo’s Internet Widget platform to access a selection of Web-based content, including streaming movies from Amazon Video On Demand and Slacker Internet radio. Sony says it will add Netflix streaming later this fall.

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