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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

#1 Sharp LC 32LE600E - 32" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV - black, silver

Sharp LC 32LE600E - 32" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV - black, silver


Sharp LC 32LE600E - 32" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV - black, silver

Sharp LC 32LE600E - 32" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV - black, silver
From Sharp

Price: £569.00

Availability: Usually dispatched within 4-5 business days
Dispatched from and sold by TechnicsPro24

3 new or used available from £569.00

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Product Description


Sharp Full Screen LED backlight TVs have hundreds of LEDs arranged in rows to cover the entire screen, from corner to corner
The colors are brighter and more vibrant whilst the blacks are deeper resulting in more fine details in darker pictures
The X-GEN panel with its wider pixel aperture design allows for visually brighter images whilst the brilliant color processor helps the precise expression of colors
All this is contained within an environmentally conscious design with an ECO button, low power consumption, mercury free and an intelligent ECO picture control built in

Product Description Sharp LC 32LE600E - 32" LCD TV
Product Type LCD TV
Diagonal Size 32" - widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH)


#2 Sharp LC22LE320E 22-inch Slim Line 1080p LCD TV with LED Edge-Lighting

Sharp LC22LE320E 22-inch Slim Line 1080p LCD TV with LED Edge-Lighting


Sharp LC22LE320E 22-inch Slim Line 1080p LCD TV with LED Edge-Lighting

Sharp LC22LE320E 22-inch Slim Line 1080p LCD TV with LED Edge-Lighting
From Sharp

Price: £242.98

Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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12 new or used available from £242.98

Product Description

LE320 LCD TV range uses LED edge-lighting to illuminate its brilliantly clear HD Ready 1080p picture. Following design cues from the flagship Quattron range, these small-to-midsize screens will look stylish and right at home in anyone's living room, kitchen, bedroom or playroom with their classy white finish, thin profile and black front panel. This 22 inch model features stunning 1080p resolution and is available in white with a black front panel, completed with a white table-top stand.


#3 Sharp LC 40LE700E - 40" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue

Sharp LC 40LE700E - 40" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue


Sharp LC 40LE700E - 40" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue

Sharp LC 40LE700E - 40" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue
From Sharp

Price: £938.00

Availability: Usually dispatched within 4-5 business days
Dispatched from and sold by TechnicsPro24

3 new or used available from £794.00

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

#4 Sharp LC 40LE600E - 40" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HD ready 1080p

Sharp LC 40LE600E - 40" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HD ready 1080p


Sharp LC 40LE600E - 40" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HD ready 1080p

Sharp LC 40LE600E - 40" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HD ready 1080p
From Sharp

Price: £599.97

Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Dispatched from and sold by Valutech Ltd

11 new or used available from £519.97

Product Description


Sharp full screen LED backlight TVs have hundreds of LEDs arranged in rows to cover the entire screen, from corner to corner
The colors are brighter and more vibrant whilst the blacks are deeper resulting in more fine details in darker pictures
The X-GEN panel with its wider pixel aperture design allows for visually brighter images whilst the brilliant color processor helps the precise expression of colors
All this is contained within an environmentally conscious design of Sharp LC 40LE600E with an ECO button, low power consumption, mercury free and an intelligent ECO picture control built in

Product Description Sharp LC 40LE600E - 40" LCD TV
Product Type LCD TV
Diagonal Size 40" - widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH)&


#5 Sharp LC40LE811E 40-inch Slim line 1080p LED LCDTV with Built in Freeview HD ( 100Hz Full Edge,4 Colour Technology)

Sharp LC40LE811E 40-inch Slim line 1080p LED LCDTV with Built in Freeview HD ( 100Hz Full Edge,4 Colour Technology)


Sharp LC40LE811E 40-inch Slim line 1080p LED LCDTV with Built in Freeview HD ( 100Hz Full Edge,4 Colour Technology)

Sharp LC40LE811E 40-inch Slim line 1080p LED LCDTV with Built in Freeview HD ( 100Hz Full Edge,4 Colour Technology)
From Sharp

Price: £799.97


Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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11 new or used available from £734.80

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Product Description

  • Product Description: Sharp LC 40LE811E - 40" LCD TV
  • Product Type: LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size: 40" - widescreen
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 99.3 cm x 27.5 cm x 65.9 cm - with stand
  • Weight: 19.5 kg
  • Colour: Piano black and mirror front with silver frame
  • Digital Television Certification: HD ready 1080p
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
  • Enhanced Refresh Rate: 100 Hz
  • Video Interface: Component, composite, HDMI, SCART
  • HDMI Ports Qty: 4 port(s)
  • PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
  • HDCP Compatible: Yes
  • Technology: TFT active matrix
  • LCD Backlight Technology: LED backlight - edge-lit
  • Progressive Scan: Yes
  • Digital TV Tuner: DVB-C, DVB-T, DVB-T2
  • Analogue TV Tuner: PAL, SECAM
  • MPEG Decoder: MPEG-4
  • Features: Optical Picture Control (OPC), AQUOS LINK, USB MP3 playback, USB JPEG photo playback, DivX movie playback, X-GEN panel, USB Media Player, Quattron Quad Pixel Technology, USB DivX HD movie playback, ECO picture control (EPC), film dejudder, Smart AV Mode I
  • Sound Output Mode: Stereo
  • Speaker System: 2 speakers, subwoofer
  • Sound Effects: Virtual Dolby Surround
  • USB Port: Yes
  • Remote Control: Remote control - infrared

#6 Sharp LC 22DV200E - 22" LCD TV with built-in DVD player - widescreen - 720p - HDTV - black

Sharp LC 22DV200E - 22" LCD TV with built-in DVD player - widescreen - 720p - HDTV - black


Sharp LC 22DV200E - 22" LCD TV with built-in DVD player - widescreen - 720p - HDTV - black

Sharp LC 22DV200E - 22" LCD TV with built-in DVD player - widescreen - 720p - HDTV - black
From Sharp

Price: £279.99

Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Dispatched from and sold by The BIG TV SHOP

3 new or used available from £279.99

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Product Description

The functional and room saving multi talent combines an LCD TV and a slot-in DVD drive delivering all the entertainment devices needed at the convenient reach of a finger tip on one remote control. All this without losing expandability through several connection possibilities.


Read review & buy Sharp LC 22DV200E at amazon.co.uk


Saturday, September 25, 2010

#7 Sharp LC40LE821E 40-inch Seamless Design Slim line 1080p LED LCDTV with Built in Freeview HD and Time Shift (100Hz Full Edge,4 Colour Technology)

Sharp LC40LE821E 40-inch Seamless Design Slim line 1080p LED LCDTV with Built in Freeview HD and Time Shift (100Hz Full Edge,4 Colour Technology)


Sharp LC40LE821E 40-inch Seamless Design Slim line 1080p LED LCDTV with Built in Freeview HD and Time Shift (100Hz Full Edge,4 Colour Technology)

Sharp LC40LE821E 40-inch Seamless Design Slim line 1080p LED LCDTV with Built in Freeview HD and Time Shift (100Hz Full Edge,4 Colour Technology)
From Sharp

Price: £836.00

Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Dispatched from and sold by AUDIO VISION

11 new or used available from £836.00

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Product Description

40" (101 cm) LCD TV. HD ready 1080p with Quattron Technology. Freeview HD. Slim LCD TV with edge LED backlight. 100Hz. Mega Contrast. Media player via USB and Home Network (DLNA). Time Shift function built in for up to 150min SD or up to 60min HD video (depends on broadcast). THE NEW SHARP QUATTRON. FOR COLOURS NEVER BEFORE SEEN ON TV.The Quattron is the world first, with a unique 4 colour technology giving you 1000 times more colour than any other television. By adding a yellow sub-pixel to the standard RGB colour matrix we can now produce shades of colour never seen before on TV. 22 years ago Sharp invented the LCD TV and now we have reinvented the technology.You have to see it, to see it.




#8 Sharp LC 46LE700E - 46" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue

Sharp LC 46LE700E - 46" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue


Sharp LC 46LE700E - 46" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue

Sharp LC 46LE700E - 46" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue
From Sharp

Price: £1,099.00


Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Dispatched from and sold by CyclopsDigital

3 new or used available from £649.99

Product Description


Sharp Full Screen LED backlight TVs have hundreds of LEDs arranged in rows to cover the entire screen, from corner to corner
The colors are brighter and more vibrant whilst the blacks are deeper resulting in more fine details in darker pictures
The X-GEN panel with its wider pixel aperture design allows for visually brighter images whilst the brilliant color processor helps the precise expression of colors
The LE700 range also features 100Hz technology and a high-speed 4 millisecond response rate to reduce blur and recreate natural flowing images
Complete with USB input for JPEG or MP3 playback and 4 HDMI inputs for easy multimedia connectivity
All this is contained within an environmentally conscious design with an ECO button, low power consumption, mercury free and an intelligent ECO picture control built in

Product Description Sharp LC 46LE700E - 46" LCD TV
Product Type LCD TV
Diagonal Size&l


#9 Sharp LC 32LE700E - 32" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue

Sharp LC 32LE700E - 32" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue


Sharp LC 32LE700E - 32" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue

Sharp LC 32LE700E - 32" Aquos LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - 100 Hz - HDTV - black, blue
From Sharp

Price: £669.99


Availability: Usually dispatched within 4-5 business days
Dispatched from and sold by TechnicsPro24

2 new or used available from £529.98

Average customer review:

Product Description

Sharp LC32LE700E 32 inch LED Television 450cd/m2 1920 x 1080 HDMI SCART VGA


Read review & buy Sharp LC32LE700E at amazon.co.uk

Panasonic TX-P42G20B 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 600Hz Neo Plasma TV with Freeview HD and Freesat HD

Panasonic TX-P42G20B 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 600Hz Neo Plasma TV with Freeview HD and Freesat HD


Panasonic TX-P42G20B 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 600Hz Neo Plasma TV with Freeview HD and Freesat HD

Panasonic TX-P42G20B 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 600Hz Neo Plasma TV with Freeview HD and Freesat HD
From Panasonic

Price: £723.90 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery. Details

Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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7 new or used available from £509.99

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Panasonic TX-P37X20B 37-inch Widescreen HD Ready 100Hz Plasma TV with Freeview

Panasonic TX-P37X20B 37-inch Widescreen HD Ready 100Hz Plasma TV with Freeview


Panasonic TX-P37X20B 37-inch Widescreen HD Ready 100Hz Plasma TV with Freeview

Panasonic TX-P37X20B 37-inch Widescreen HD Ready 100Hz Plasma TV with Freeview
From Panasonic

Price: £379.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery. Details

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14 new or used available from £379.99

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Panasonic TX-P42S20B 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 600Hz Plasma TV with Freeview HD

Panasonic TX-P42S20B 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 600Hz Plasma TV with Freeview HD


Panasonic TX-P42S20B 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 600Hz Plasma TV with Freeview HD

Panasonic TX-P42S20B 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 600Hz Plasma TV with Freeview HD
From Panasonic

Price: £553.90 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery. Details

Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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15 new or used available from £339.99

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Product Description

  • 42-inch Wi-Fi Ready Plasma TV with Freeview HD & Freesat HD Built-in
  • VIERA NeoPDP Full HD Plasma for ultra fast, bright, dynamic image
  • VIERA CAST for Panasonic link-up, VIERA Image Viewer (Photo and Video)
  • 600Hz Sub-field Drive Intelligent Frame Creation Pro
  • Infinite Black dynamic colour contrast, THX® Certified Display

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Samsung UN46B8500 LED HDTV Review

Samsung UN46B8500 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Read user review of Samsung UN46B8500 LED HDTV

Incredible picture quality but with very clunky extra features.5
PICTURE

In terms of video quality, this TV is awesome. I can't imagine how the picture could be much better.

There are some minor picture quality issues with off-angle viewing (as the CNET review states), but I think CNET exaggerates the severity -- it's only noticeable to me if I'm far off center.

I haven't yet noticed any blooming effects.

Setting the "judder reduction" to 10 introduces some distortion at times, but a setting of 6 smoothes out motion well without noticeable distortion. However, this varies a bit with different source material. When viewing video files via DLNA that have a lower frame rate, the judder reduction setting can sometimes make things worse. But this is easy to turn off/on by source.

The color level seemed slightly off initially, even with CNET's recommended settings. For example, sometimes a blue sky would look slightly purple (i.e., too much red). But this was easily adjusted in the picture settings.

AUDIO

I don't use the TV's audio, since I have an external speaker setup. However, the TV's audio seemed a bit bland when I tried it.

Unfortunately, digital audio output from the TV does not pass through multi-channel audio from HDMI inputs. You need to run extra digital audio cables from your DVD player and other components to your AV receiver if you'd like Dolby Digital or DTS sound.

ENERGY

I measured the electricity usage at 110-115 watts (energy saving mode at "auto", volume off, picture adjusted per CNET recommendation). Setting energy saving mode to auto doesn't seem to hurt the picture quality at all.

This is very energy efficient -- it uses less power than my old 32" CRT TV. I'm amazed at how little heat I can feel coming from the back of the set.

REMOTE

If you have a universal learning remote, it will not be able to learn from the RF remote that comes with this TV (i.e., since standard remotes are IR rather than RF). However, I called Samsung and they sent me a compatible IR remote, free of charge. With that remote, I was able to program my universal learning remote. Ask for remote BN59-00851A.

BUILD QUALITY

One small build quality issue that I encountered: the plastic at the base of my TV extended a bit too far, making it impossible to fit it into the stand. I had to carve away some of the plastic in the slots of the stand just to get it to fit, which made me a bit uneasy. But other than that, the build quality is fine.

MEDIA FEATURES

Viewing video files via DLNA works well, for the file types that are supported. Although I've encountered many files that the TV doesn't play for one reason or another, the ones that it does play work well. I regularly stream 1080p video files from my PC, and the picture looks perfect (with wired Ethernet).

The TV has a variety of Internet and media features. But unfortunately there are lots of quality issues such as:

1. When playing video files through USB, DLNA, or Internet features, most TV controls are disabled. While you can adjust basic picture settings, you can't choose 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios. In playing NTSC video (i.e., any video that came from standard def TV, home movies, etc) from USB or DLNA, the aspect ratio is *always wrong*: 16:9 video is always squeezed too thin and 4:3 video is always stretched too fat.

2. There is no fast forward, rewind, or chapter advance when playing video clips or movies. This is true of playing YouTube videos as well. Although there is a "skip" feature where you can jump in increments (e.g., 10 seconds), this is only available for some video files (most don't support this, in my experience).

3. As the CNET review stated, the Yahoo widgets are extremely slow to start. Note that this has nothing to do with your Internet speed, since I have a 25 Mbit Internet service with wired Ethernet to the TV and it's still painfully slow. I have an HD TiVo with a lot of the same features as the Yahoo widgets, and that is far more enjoyable to use. But the one area where the Yahoo widgets outperformed TiVo was YouTube -- the Yahoo YouTube widget can play HD video clips as HD but TiVo plays them as SD.

4. If a media file played through DLNA (and I assume USB) has multiple audio channels, there is no way to choose which audio to play along with the video.

5. Does not support DTS audio.

I assume that these problems exist with all Samsung TVs with the Media 2.0 feature. Perhaps these problems will be fixed in a future software update. If so, I'll post an update (*** still no fixes to these issues as of 5/9/10 ***).

Samsung UN46B8500 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Samsung UN46B8500 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV
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Price: $2,015.22


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Samsung UN46B8000 LED HDTV Review

Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV

Read usere review of Samsung UN46B8000 LED HDTV

Very pretty picture, some of the time.3
The UN46B8000 is a very good display if space is an issue. However, it is not exactly what I was expecting. The store display I had seen was in open light and the display was connected to a Samsung BluRay player. This appears to be the key, as the display has some proprietary processing enabled for Samsung players. The 240Hz conversion gave the picture an odd life-like quality and I really liked it for CGI films. I figured that would translate well to games and I was tired of the poor black performance on my Aquos, so I picked up the set. A couple of things - first, even though this is touted as LED technology keep in mind that's only for the backlight. The display tech is still LCD. You're not getting per-pixel illumination. You're getting edge-mounted backlighting supplied by LEDs. Second, the set is very laggy. The video has about a 150ms lag when all of the upscaling is turned off and 'game mode' is enabled to reduce lag. In full processing mode (240Hz, dynamic contrast, etc) the lag is over 500ms. If you don't have a Samsung DVD player(which seems to correct it), this translates to noticable lag in video behind the audio track. Extremely annoying. And half a second makes playing games with any optimizations completely worthless. Lastly, the backlighting is blotchy in pure black situations with low ambient lighting. You don't notice it much in normal store/room lighting, but when you turn out the lights the backlight produces soft 'clouds' of grey shift through a solid black field. There are some hot spots around the edge as well, where a small amount of light bleed occurs.

The display has a decent number of inputs, especially considering its size. Four HDMI, a component, and a VGA. The lack of a dedicated DVI was surprising, but the first HDMI port doubles as a DVI with a converter (all ports will work with HDPC compliant DVI outputs, but only the first port can handle a standard DVI-I/DVI-D signal from a non-HDPC source).

A word about signal range - this display is very strict when it comes to valid source. A receiver that gave me perfect performance at 1080p with my Aquos produces an invalid signal error with this display. A cheaper HDMI cable I was using for my PS3 produced nothing but static on the screen. I had to go get an official PS3 cable to get a correct 1080p display. My ZuneHD dock will NOT display at 720p, regardless of what I've tried. It works fine on other displays, but the Samsung won't sync the signal. Very frustrating.

The extra features of the set may appeal to some, but I have no need for a terribly slow media streming service built into my set. Any dedicated media streaming station or game console is going to outperform the in-set features for DivX playback. The widgets were just a bad idea. I have a 50Mbps internet connection and they still take forever to load. They aren't really useful and 'typing' with the remote is an exercise in self loathing.

Aesthetically, the set is incredible. The ultra-thin bezel is a thing of beauty. Glossy in the right places and stylish. You will most likely want to turn off the blue LED on the front of the set though, as it glows so bright it is a major distraction in low light situations. This is easily accomplished through the setup menu.

The remote is a mixed bag. Most people buying a set at this price point will probably have a universal anyway, but some may not. Samsung even recognizes that their remote is overly cumbersome and they include a second 'mini' remote for basic volume/channel/source features. The main remote has a motion sensor in it so whenever the slightest vibration occurs (such as a bass-heavy moment in a movie) it lights up. Getting up to get a snack? It lights up. Did your cat rub up against your coffee table? It lights up. The actual controls are pretty standard. There's an iPod style jog wheel for navigating menus, but you'll probably give up the poor performance of the circular motion for standard four point clicking. This leads to misinterpretation of your input sometimes, since the wheel will move slightly when clicking on the four points and the selector on screen will move as a result. I would have perferred a simple arrow interface. Part of the problem may be due to the fact that the menus are very laggy. Most operations on the display seem to be.

I can't rate the audio because I don't use the built-in speakers. Given the size of the set, I can't imagine them being very good at anything but high to high-mid range. But I can't say for certain.

Final verdict- If space or wow-factor are an issue, then this set certainly fits the bill if you can't set up a high end projector. The blacks are decent and there are plenty of inputs. There are minor issues around the backlighting in low-light environments and it is not the best set for video gaming because of the lag. If you have a Samsung BluRay player you will get the most benefit out of this display. Other players will display noticable lag when some of the 'wow' features are turned on. If I had it to do over, I probably wouldn't at this price point, but if some of the plusses are what you're looking for it's probably worth it. *** out of *****.

Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV

Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV
From Samsung

List Price: $2,399.99
Price: $1,402.48


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Samsung UN40C6500 LED HDTV Review

Samsung UN40C6500 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV (Black)

Read user review of Samsung UN40C6500 LED HDTV

One of the clearest HDTV I've seen!5
PRO:

The clarity of this TV is astounding. With this TV, I can honestly say that I feel like I'm just peering through a window when watching HD content. There are times, three weeks into our purchase, that my wife and I exclaim "it's so clear!" while watching shows on 1080i. This is a big deal to me because we have a 65" Pioneer Kuro PRO-151FD in the living room, but now I prefer watching on this unit.

Blu-ray at 1080p is just beautiful and jaw-dropping. I played Ratatouille using a PS3, and the hairs on the mice and blades of grass are so detailed. I also noticed that the SD commercials seems clearer, and on some of them, someone with an untrained eye might mistake for HD if the pillars were not present.

I haven't hooked it up with a receiver yet, but the sound of the unit is more than adequate for our bedroom. We only go to "8" on the sound, which is animated as a blue circle on the lower left as opposed to a bar at the bottom of the screen. The "8" setting corresponds to about 1 o'clock, so you can go really loud if you wish.

I connected a PC to the unit and it can go up to 1920x1080 pixels at 60Hz, which is the max for my graphics card on that particular computer. Although it can display all those pixels, you can notice shadowing on the images and text. Not enough to give you a headache, but just enough to be noticed. If you do not plan on hooking a computer to this TV, then this is not a big deal. Actually, it's really minor considering you can watch Netflix and it does DLNA (accessing media files you share on your network).

I have this connected to my router via Ethernet, and even Netflix came out clear. I saw Dead LiKe Me and it still had that peering through a window effect. We watched Food, Inc. and was pleasantly surprised that Netflix serves that up in HD.

CON:
All HDMI inputs are located on the side. Although it's a good idea for game consoles and on the fly connectivity, I believe it would have been better to have one in the back and three on the side. This would give the users the option to use the rear connection for wall-mounting.

SUMMARY:
This is a great TV for around 8-10 feet of viewing. There are a lot of extras that you may not even touch, but if your main concern is clarity, you can't go wrong with this unit.

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Technical stuff:
Dish Network Vip 722 HD DVR connected via HDMI1
Playstation 3 connected via HDMI2
PC connected via VGA Cable + Stereo cable via PC Input

Samsung UN40C6500 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV (Black)

Samsung UN40C6500 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV (Black)
From Samsung

List Price: $1,699.99
Price: $1,399.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details



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Friday, September 17, 2010

Samsung UN46C6300 LED HDTV - Picture is crisp and crispier. Excuse me while I pick up my eyeballs off the floor.

Samsung UN46C6300 LED HDTV Review

Samsung UN46C6300 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV (Black)

Picture is crisp and crispier. Excuse me while I pick up my eyeballs off the floor.5
The Good:
*Vibrant colors--of which ancient, grunting, CRT-watching man could only dream.
*HD content is displayed so realistically I'll quit my job and live under a bridge to watch TV all day.
*Even standard-def shows look quite good on this set, like super models only five or ten years past their prime.
*Black levels are significantly deeper than I would have expected based on all the online whinging about edge-lit LED screens (e.g., "Give me local dimming, or give me death!").
*Supa-thin profile makes the compact fluorescent "flat" panels look McDonald's chubby.

The Tolerable:
*Crowded buttons on the remote, which I hardly use in favor of the cable company's universal (or maybe no more than planetary) remote. I'll only pick up the Samsung remote on occasion to adjust advanced settings, but when I do, I often push an unintended button.
*Very slight edge-lit brightness on black borders. Much of what's on TV will fill the screen, so you won't even have the opportunity to notice the effect. Really, it's not that bad--I've seen far worse light leakage while watching movies on my 2007 alum iMac.

The Tolerated:
*There's only one thing that bugs me a bit, and it's not a deal breaker. (Besides, I already bought the TV, so the deal has been, well. . . concluded, if you must.) When the screen is mostly black and only a small graphic is displayed somewhere, the LEDs go a bit dim--you can actually see, over a fraction of a second, the light levels drop. I'm assuming that the TV was set up this way so that the LEDs wouldn't be leaking ghostly light on a largely black screen. I've fussed with the settings, but I can't make this effect go away. I haven't yet fully explored all the setting menus, so I just might hit pay dirt soon, or maybe Samsung will nix that effect with a firmware update. At any rate, whatever text is dimmed is still very legible, and when the next screen-filling scene pops up, the LEDs power up without any detectable delay so that thereafter the screen's as bright as it should be. No biggie--it's not enough of a problem for me to scratch a star off the rating.

The Tweakable:
*Turning off motion smoothing is not difficult under most circumstances; indeed, some content begs to be smooved, e.g., sports and competitive cooking shows. But when I first plugged in a movie via the USB drive, I got motion smooving by default and wanted none of it. Whenever I pushed the remote's "Menu" button, I ended on a screen far, far away from the USB drive's content, and ended up adjusting the picture settings for the cable feed and not the target movie on the USB drive. I was bedeviled awhile, but a bit of snooping around the owner's manual led to this minor discovery: by pressing the "Tools" button on the Samsung remote, I could enter a submenu that let me turn off the smooving effect without leaving the movie. Cheap soap opera video effect, begone!

Conclusion:
The picture is what matters most, and this TV's output makes my jaw drop to the floor. Which is rather fortuitous, because I need something down there to catch my eyeballs.

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Samsung UN55B8000 LED HDTV - Startling clarity, detail, and color

Samsung UN55B8000 LED HDTV Review

Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Startling clarity, detail, and color5
Had my Samsung UN55B8000 TV a couple of weeks now. It has more than lived up to the hype. Hooked it up and put on a blu-ray disk. Even the delivery guy's jaw dropped, and he's delivered/set up hundreds of TVs.

TV is only inch and half thick and only weighs 60 pounds or so.

In fact, it is sometimes almost too good. When viewing people on HD you can see every little mole, scar, wrinkle, stray hair, makeup, five o'clock shadow, makeup line, etc. I'm sitting here watching the news and I can clearly see tiny pieces of lint on the guy's black suit. I'm guessing the talking heads of tomorrow are all going to have to have much better complexions.

If you like to tweak your TV this one provides a lot of different controls. There are already some websites that will give you what they consider good tweaks to maximize the pic. You can also look for the B7000 tweaks. Looks pretty darn fantastic right out of the box so if you aren't a techie, don't worry about it.

Sounds..not particularly good or bad, but I don't want TV speakers taking up space anyway. If you are going to spend this kind of money for a TV you should be using your stereo system.

Some reviewers were complaining about the number of inputs. Again, how many is enough. I run my PS3, XBOX360, IPOD, and the Dish box through my Denon and so I only use one HDMI.

You can plug it into the internet. No set-up, just plug it in. First thing it did was download 12 updates to itself. Have no idea what they did but ...didn't cause any problems. It automatically loads up some of Yahoo's widgets. Fun to try but...not something I have really gone back and used much. Also has some built in content...recipes, artwork, etc. that I haven't bothered to look at.

You can plug in USB drives and view content directly off the drive.

I long ago got rid of my roof antenna. I bought a little Turk indoor antenna and plugged that in so I can pop over into over-the-air signals and watch TV. It will automatically search and find the on-air channels. It even downloads some kind of TV guide from the internet for the channels it finds.

I also wanted to see if there was any signal degradation from Dish. I haven't noticed the HD degradation with Dish that I had with Comcast. The way Comcast packed the HD signals you could see a real difference between OTA and the packed pics.

Samsung also provides software which allows you to use your PC as a server. Then you can display your pics, music, etc on the TV. Took a little playing around but was easy compared to some of the others I've tried to use.

I've played games with both my PS3 and the XBOX360. No problems. No pixelating. Did not bother to change TV over to game mode. I haven't fooled around with the 240Hz function. I just leave it on standard.

I'm sure there are other features I haven't tried. With the ability to update itself over the internet I have no doubt they will teach it even more amazing tricks.

I've set up my Harmony 880 Pro to control all my devices including the IPOD. IPOD menu/info will display (through my Denon) on the TV.

All of the above features are great but the main thing is... the picture is just absolutely mind-blowing wonderful.

So, fantastic TV. I am VERY happy with it. Obviously I highly recommend it.

((Now I'm watching Wall-E in HD and it is pretty amazing.))


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Samsung LN40C630 LCD HDTV - Time for an Upgrade!

Samsung LN40C630 LCD HDTV Review

Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Time for an upgrade!5
I have literally been following the prices of HDTV's for about a year now, and there is no better time for an upgrade! Samsung just released their new "C" series, and somehow they are remarkably less expensive than their pre-existing models! The majority of the websites are selling this HDTV for $800+, Amazon's lower-than-low price is less than the rest of the market. I purchased it here on Amazon, and received my HDTV in 5 days (could have been 4 days, but I had school all day). CEVA did the shipping for my HDTV, which I was wary at first because I have only dealt with UPS and Fedex. However, CEVA provided excellent customer service as they did contact me and I verbally specified a delivery time. Packaging was very efficient, and surprisingly light too!

For those who prefer using TV stands, you do have to assemble it on your own. Extremely easy to assemble though! All it took was 9 screws (already in the box) and I recommend using a power-screwdriver. Directions said it required two people, I did it solo! I was just eager to hook up my PS3 via HDMI cable and experience the wonderful world of 1080P.

Okay, now for the specifics and why this HDTV deserves a spot in your living room - As I mentioned before, right up to my purchase I extensively followed the quality and price of several HDTVs. The Samsungs 530, 550, 630, 650. The Samsung 630 is the best deal for your money, here's why: The 5 series is less expensive, but only offers refresh times of 60Hz as compared to the 630 which is 120Hz. This is a big difference, and means that your HDTV with 120Hz displays at least twice as many frames-per-second which makes movies, not only sports, very fluid and more realistic. Another difference is the response time, where as the 5 series has a 6ms response time, the 6 series has a 4ms response time. And if you are a gamer, a difference of 2ms can make a big difference. So why the Samsung 630 and not the 650? The only difference now is the contrast ratio. The 630 comes with a 80,000:1 contrast ratio which in my opinion, still creates an extraordinary depth to the display. TV contrast ratio's are starting to become stable around the 70,000 - 100,000 range (or much higher for LEDs). Whereas, 3 years ago the highest was around 10,000 but kept constantly rising. So this HDTV is very much future proof. Yes, the 650 has a higher contrast ratio, but is it worth the extra $200 something dollars?

All in all, if you're not worried about price, go all out and purchase a LED HDTV. But if you want to shop smart, this HDTV is the way to go.

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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 Review

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 Plasma HDTV Review

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Panasonic TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

SUPERIOR PICTURE QUALITY, INCREDIBLY REALISTIC COLOR REPRODUCTION5
If you are like me, you put a lot of research into a expensive purchase like a flat screen television, especially since it is something you plan to use for several years. I chose the Panasonic G25 after months of research trying to determine which was "better", LCD or Plasma, while also investigating which brands and models were the best performers.

What's in the box?
* The 50" TV
* Swivel stand
* Lighted remote, including batteries
* Detailed Instruction manual
* Quick Start Guide

I purchased this TV as our main television in our family room. I own two other flat screens, both LCD and both from Panasonic, 32" and 42".

Set up is a breeze. The box is designed to be easily opened by releasing four plastic clips built onto the box. This allows the top (most of the box) to be lifted of the TV, while the TV remains secure and stationary in the lower part of the box. The included swivel stand comes in two pieces and is easily assembled with a few included screws. If you use this stand, you simply have to lower the TV onto the stand. This can be done vertically without laying the screen down on its face, since the design of the TV mounting components are flush with the stand. Some TVs require you to place the TV in a horizontal position to mount it to their stand. You possibly could do this assembly alone, as the TV is not very heavy, but due to sheer size, it is extremely prudent to have someone help you.

Many professional reviews will advise you to beware of plasma "burn in" of images, or using plasma in a brightly lit room. I worried about these two things constantly during my research.

Panasonic's manual does advise you not to leave a 4:3 image, or any still image on the screen on the screen for very long periods as it can contribute to some burn in. But in general, even if you watch 4:3 mode all day long, the TV has a couple of features which helps protect its image, including orbiting pixel technology and a scrolling bar which can be run across the screen to help cleanse it. I have watched a good deal of 4:3 format on this TV and have not had any issues whatsoever. The orbiting technology slightly moves pixels about, undetectable to the human eye, which really minimizes the chance of any burn in.

As far as a bright room, don't worry! My family room is decent size, and has a cathedral ceiling with a skylight, plus a southern wall that is almost all window and a sliding door on the opposite wall. So the room has lots of light. I can watch the TV during the brightest time of day without any loss of quality or viewing ability. The anti-glare feature of the screen reduces the natural reflective characteristics of glass down to practically nil.

I tend to watch most programming on the TV's THX mode. This will give you a somewhat less bright display than the G25's "Standard" or "Vivid" mode or compared to most LCDs, but personally I am looking for the most accurate, pleasing display, not simply "the brightest". If you do prefer a very bright display, the TV's numerous picture settings can easily give you a bright display.

I am a huge Panasonic fan, and that did factor into my choice of TV. I find Panasonic typically gives you high quality at a reasonable price.

As for price, you will spend several hundreds of dollars more for an LCD of comparable size and quality. Some better quality LCDs in this size range will cost double what the G25 sells for.

Most of the features on the TV and remote are intuitive and the menu offers general explanations of the purpose of each setting. The remote itself is well laid out and easy to navigate, although this was not very important to me since I am using my FIOS remote for most typical functions.

There are three HDMI ports on the TV, as well as RCA and component connections and coax input. There is also a PC port as well as two USB ports. The lone port type absent is S-Video. While S-Video is passé, if you have a DVD player that's a few years old, you might be using S-Video to connect to your TV, so be prepared to upgrade or switch cable types if need be.

The TV can also be networked either by Ethernet cable or wireless adapter. You must use Panasonic's adapter if you choose the wireless route, which is one of the few cons on this product. Compatibility with common wifi adapters would have been nice, since the Panasonic wifi adapter is over-priced. Although Panasonic confirmed you must use their adapter, I tried a couple of others any way, but the TV did not detect them. If you network the Tv you can make use of numerous features like direct connection to several services (some of which require a subscription or fee). Examples are Amazon Video on Demand (cost associated), YouTube (free), Pandora (free), Twitter (free, and a few others.

A couple of typical complaints about Panasonic TVs are the sound quality, and starting with the G series from 2009, the black levels displayed on the screen becoming lighter after several hundred hours of use. The sound is decent on the TV, and many people will probably cutover to their home theater for audio when playing DVDs or music-related TV programming anyway. I don't believe the concerns over the black levels are a huge issue. That is just my opinion; I am neither an expert nor any type of engineer. At the end of the day, everything I have read seems to indicate that the resulting black levels from Panasonic's firmware still leaves the display at a better black level than the competing Samsung products, so .........

Aside from being limited to Panasonic's wifi adapter, about the worst thing I can say about the G25 is that for the price, Panasonic could include some sort of cleaning cloth for the screen, which is typical even on their own lower end LCDs.

Overall, this television has astounding picture quality and realistic reproduction which is superior to any LCD or LED TV I've seen. For the price, you cannot go wrong or find a better flat screen HD TV.


NOTE:
If you are a making your first flat screen, HD television purchase, please remember that no matter what brand or type you buy, standard display will not be as sharp as high definition programming, and the larger the screen the more noticeable that is.

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Samsung LN40C530 LCD HDTV Review

Samsung LN40C530 Review

Samsung LN40C530 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN40C530 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 40-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

Excellent LCD TV5
Did a lot of research on TVs before I decided to get this one. Was not excited about the 120hz TVs; do not like the soap opera/camcorder motion. I was debating if I should get the internet options with the apps on the other models, but I have a PS3 so it wasnt worth paying for the extra features. So I got this 60hz LCD and I have no regrets! The picture this TV produces are amazing, especially on Blu Ray. I watched my New Zealand vacation videos on it and it really brings out the colors and makes my video look even more movie like. Avatar looks amazing on it as well. I got it for $640 and worth every dime.

GREAT PICTURE AND GREAT REMOTE5
I realize that this is probably a "guy thing" but this remote is the quickest responding remote of any flat screen I've seen. It also has a "favorite" button where you can easily program it to just scan your favorite channels. I got this TV for my mother and was so pleased with it, that I ordered another for myself before they change anything. I'm really happy. I've also bought the Western Digital TV Live device for $119 at Amazon. This allows me to view my digital pictures on my 40" Samsung TV via the inexpensive $2.63 HDMI cable. Wow!

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Samsung LN55C650 Review

Samsung LN55C650 Review

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN55C650 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 55-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

Stunning TV and good sound5
About me: First HDTV, but I am an Electrical/Software Engineer so I have a high level of technical ability, with a low expectations. I have been micro analysing which TV to buy for far to long. I attended CES in 2009 and 2010, and have seen all of the new TV that are coming out (probably why I kept waiting so long). This is the perception from which this review was written.

I received this TV yesterday and watched it for most of the evening. Very good picture! I was considering the LG55lh40 but after viewing the Samsung LN55B650 side by side with the LG at Best Buy my wife and I realized there was little competition. We had the tech at best buy let us mess with the settings for around half an hour (starting with the auto-calibration from LG) but just couldn't get it to look right compared with the Samsung. I was rather upset, as I have read numerous great reviews about the LG and it was a considerably cheaper price. Logging into Amazon I noticed the LN55C650 was on sale for $1620 (even cheaper than last years B series) but had no reviews, so I was a little nervous to order it. Hindsight is 20/20 and I definitely made the right choice. The picture is very clear and has that crisp look that Samsung is famous for.

My surround sound system will not be delivered until today, so I was stuck using the built in speakers last night. I was very impressed with the sound this thing could pump out. I varied the sound between 25 and 50 (out of 100) and it was more than loud enough and filled the room nicely. This is by no means comparable to a nice sound system, but compared to any other TV I have heard, it is definitely up there in sound capabilities.

Looks wise, I think this is much better looking than last years B650. I didn't care for the red touch of color that surrounded the whole TV. This model only seems to have the red at the bottom center, and it adds a really nice accent without being overpowering like I felt last years were. This is just a personal opinion.


Cons:
The 120HZ feature, which was heavily complained about in the LN55B650 still has problems. The first thing I did when I got the TV was watch The Dark Knight BD (1080P) on my PS3 using a V1.3 Cat2 HDMI cable. I thought something was wrong with the TV as it was doing very strange things with background motion, but after turning the 120HZ feature off the picture cleaned up perfectly and I no longer notice any problems while watching it. I tried all of the different 120HZ modes, and they all had the same problem. That said, I turned it back on while watching HDTV (720p obviously) and it seems very clean with the 120HZ.

It is 2010 and they still can't put a wireless radio built into the television? I find this to be ridiculous that you have to purchase a separate module in order to get wireless. My router is very far away from my TV and it will be expensive to have network cables added.

I will update this if I notice any other issues.

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Samsung PN42C450 Best Price & Buy Online

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Samsung PN42C450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)

Fantastic set!5
Just received the TV today! It arrived a day early, which was a pleasant surprise. Once I fired it up, I was ecstatic with this set. The quality is amazing for the price, the picture blows away a top of the line 42" 1080p LCD display that I've seen. Deep rich colors, high contrast, fluid motion...there is nothing not to like! Streamed Spartacus off Netflix, and compared to my old little 22" LCD it really came to life.(Even if the writing is really bad)

It was able to find some basic cable channels in HD, which is awesome, and Modern Warfare 2 looks simply astounding (again, much better than on aforementioned 42" and 22" LCDs.)

The sound is decent, it's actually better than I was expecting. It's obviously no Home Theatre, but I was impressed. It's got a few connections which aren't listed on Amazon...the 3 HDMI, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 Component, 1 Dual Component/Composite, Audio In 1/8", Audio Out 1/8", Optical out, and cable. The menu is very easy to navigate and adjust, and in it you can turn off it's startup/shut down sound if you find it irritating. It's kinda soothing though.

One negative I've found is that the audio running out isn't controlled by the televisions volume, I guess that's pretty standard, but it means my cheap computer speakers aren't much good. (No remote) Also when installing the base stand it felt like I was about to destroy the thread on the screws that are used...They aren't easy to get in there!

It's very elegant, and looks great in my living room. It's not super bright, which I love (LCD panels hurt my eyes after a while) All in all, for the money it's a fantastic TV. I was looking for quality, affordability, and style.

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Samsung LN32C450 Best Price

Samsung LN32C450 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Samsung LN32C450 LCD HDTV Review

Samsung is top tier for a reason.5
I think this is a great TV. I was torn between C350, C530 and this. I ultimately went for this because it was the sweetspot for me between price/performance.

Pros - The picture is excellent, my friends have Vizios from 2008 ranging between 26" up to 46" and in comparison, they look dim and unsaturated compared to this model from Samsung. 720p/1080i or downcoverted 1080p looks excellent, the picture quality at 1366x768 looks sharper, brighter and more colorful than other budget 32 inch 1080p models I seen. You can only notice stairstepping/pixels if you sit less than 2 feet away. Which with a TV this size would be way too close. I sit 6 feet away and edges are smooth (I have 20/20 vision.) OTA HD with bunny ears/loop antenna looks flawless. Upconverted 480p content looks great for it's format. The amount of options to play with are great. But, even so, this TV looked excellent on it's factory default settings. This TV also has multiple sound settings such as Movie and Clear voice modes. By the way, the speakers are hidden and loud, I have it set to 5-6 volume (out of 50) when using the PS3, 8-10 when watching TV, with very good sound quality for it's wattage.

Cons- 8ms refresh rate, many might not notice but, going from a CRT (SD) to an LCD (HD), it was expected. In games it's not really noticeable but, news tickers and other scrolling text it's noticeable, but, this could be related to the TV being 60hz. Another thing is that it's not true 1080p. 1080p content looks excellent however, it's being displayed at 1366x768. This is a subjective thing, at 6 feet away, 1080p and 1080i/720p look the same on a 32". But, if you want to future proof yourself, get the C530/C550. The stand is fine but, you may have to tighten the screws down until the they stop turning to make it stable. 480i non converted SD channels/inputs look so-so.

Synopsis - Besides 480i (SD), excellent picture quality for it's class, even better than comparable 1080p sets from other brands. LCD refresh rate will take a few days to get used to if this is your first HDTV.

With Prime, this came the next day for a few bucks more, thanks Amazon.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

LG 32LD350 Best Price

LG 32LD350 Best Price, LG 32LD350 Review, LG 32LD350 Spec & Features

LG 32LD350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV

You know it's time to start enjoying high definition and the LD350 is an easy way to get into it. This is a beautiful LCD with all of the innovations that make LG TVs a better viewing experience.

Features

  • High Definition Resolution
  • 70,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • Picture Wizard II
  • Smart Energy Savings
  • ISFccc Ready

Worth a buy for the price.4
*** See posts from U. Viveros (Aug 8th) for info on the panel display on this tv***

Picture quality on this tv is excellent (it has an IPS panel), black levels are impressive, color is vibrant. And you can tweak the picture to your likeing with a ton of various options. Took me a while to get the picture quality just right for gaming, HD content and SD content. SD tv actually looks pretty good on this tv, suprisingly sharp picture quality on it. Though this being a LCD tv the picture isn't crystal clear, in darker areas you can see some obvious blurring or trailing (but only if you really want to notice, and its not as bad as the latest Samsung), in brighter areas blurring is not noticeable at all (in Modern Warfare 2 for example darker wood textures you can see the blur when moving, on brighter wall textures there is no blur).

Speakers are decent, not going to blow you away with the sound but they aren't complete crap either. Like the picture - sound also has various tweaking options.

Remote is pretty standard, doesn't look cheap and doesn't go overboard with the options. But is has everything you'd accept to be on it.

Also has a headphone jack (and unlike Samsungs you can control the volume of the headphone jack with your remote).

You can also display pictures or play music with a usb stick, I don't think I'll be using this feature. Would've been nice if it allowed you to play videos from the usb stick...but they only have that feature on their higher end models.

One problem is that if you switch the input to hdmi and then go back to AV or TV input...there is no sound. You have the turn off the tv and turn is back again to get the sound back.

4/5.

I paid $[...], amazon now dropped the price.


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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Review

This year, a new kind of HDTV entered the television market. The HDTV was built in order to improve the overall quality of television shows and movies. HDTV is also great for sports fan who like to watch games at home because you will always be able to see the finer details. In this article, we have a look at the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV. This is not an average HDTV. This TV has an internet-ready feature which enables you to watch whatever program you want, instead of being limited to what it is already being shown on cable television. For the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, we have a look at the pros, cons, primary specifications, technical specifications, features, and customer reviews. If you are looking for an internet-ready television then you should consider having a look at this model.

Firstly, this television has a 50 inch screen. If you are looking to watch movies and sports regularly then this should be the minimum screen size you should be having a look at. If you get a screen which is smaller than 50 inches then you would not be able to enjoy the full HDTV experience. With the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, you also get a Full HD 1080p experience. In a general consumer's point of view, this is one of the best which a television has to offer. As this is an internet-ready television, you also get the option to sign up for VIERA CastTM. This feature enables you to stream videos from the web. You can even do it without having to connect any wires. You just need to have a wireless router in order to enable this feature. Why is this such a great feature? For example, let's say you missed an episode of a television show because you were busy. If you have VIERA CastTM then you can easily download the episode you missed online and watch it on your HDTV. How great is that?

So what did customers have to say about this television? One customer commented that he had such an amazing visual experience. He is an avid fan of football and he has never enjoyed watching a game so much. He also commented that he felt like he was in the actual stadium because the details were that unique. Another customer commented that he put a lot of effort into his research and all his work was justified when he got to see the television first hand.

In this article, we have a look at the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV. You might also want to read about the egg cooker and the wall furnace.

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Toshiba 15LV505 Review

If you're searching for a nice small LCD TV, this 15.6" Toshiba 15LV505 TV may be just what you're looking for. This television is perfect for small rooms such as the kitchen, office, bathroom, R/V, or small bedroom.

This television is so easy to set up you literally just plug it into the wall, hook up your co-aux cables and you are ready to go. The picture on this television is absolutely brilliant. It is crisp, clear and displays the most vivid colors, even when you are not using an HD tuner. The sound quality is much better than I was expecting from such a small LCD TV. The only issue is that the volume doesn't get as high as some people might prefer, however, this is not a problem if you place the television in a small room as suggested above. This TV also comes with an excellent DVD player that plays discs flawlessly.

When you first turn the television on, it does take a moment to start-up, and if you are not using a cable or satellite tuner box, it may take a few seconds to switch between channels. The inputs on this television are enough for me, however, it does not include an HDMI input, it only has the normal coax, 3-color video component, and S-video input. However, the display on this TV is so crisp, clear, and vivid that it really doesn't make much difference not having the HDMI.

When comparing this Toshiba 15lv505 TV to the other televisions in its class, this TV beats all the rest hands down. You can't beat the quality that Toshiba produces.

Find more information on this Toshiba television here: Toshiba 15LV505 TV. Looking for more all inclusive product reviews, then checkout the Digital Product Reviews at the shoppology blog, where you can find all the information you need on the products you want.

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Panasonic TC-L32X2 Review

Panasonic TC-L32X2 Review, Panasonic TC-L32X2 Spec & Features

Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock

Features

  • Universal Dock for iPod
  • Viera Image viewer for Photo viewing
  • IPS LCD Panel

Sharp picture, quality build, with iPod. SD card, and PC inputs5
I bought three new 32-inch LCD TVs in one week, and returned the first two because of faulty video inputs. The third TV I bought is this high-quality, Panasonic TC-L32X2 TV, which was just released in February 2010. My experience enabled me to compare three similar TVs, giving me good insight to write this review.

I initially bought two other 32-inch LCD TVs; a Vizio VO320E and a Sony BRAVIA BX 300 Series (model KDL-32BX300). I returned both of them because of identical video input problems. I connected two different brands of DVD players to each TV, and when I played DVDs, there were alternating horizontal stripes of discoloration on the screen, indicating a problem with the video inputs on the TVs. I returned both TVs to the retailer because both of these DVD players worked perfectly on two other TVs in my house, including a one-year-old Panasonic plasma.

Then I bought the Panasonic TC-L32X2 TV listed here. After the initial setup, the first thing I tested was the video output from a DVD player, and was relieved to find that the video was crisp and clear, with no stripes of discoloration like on the other two TVs. Then I flipped through the channels from a direct cable TV input (no cable box), and the TV output was excellent as well, and definitely better than the other two TVs that I had to return. Also, the build of the TV was noticeably of higher quality than the other two TVs. The remote has plenty of features, and is not cheap (like the ones that came with other two TVs).

This Panasonic TC-L32X2 TV comes with one cable TV input, one set of component video inputs (red/blue/green video and red/white audio), two sets of composite video inputs (red/white/yellow), three HDMI inputs, a PC input, an iPod dock with connector cable and rear input, an SD camera card input, and a Dolby digital audio output.

In love5
I absolutely love this televison. At such a low price I did not expect too much but it arrived within only two days (that's with the free shipping too!) and was amazing! The only complaints I have are that the base collects dust very easily, and also when assembling make sure you have a very long thin screwdriver or else it'll be quite a battle putting this thing together. Other than that, I love this tv and set up was a breeze!

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Toshiba 19CV100U Review

Toshiba 19CV100U Review, Toshiba 19CV100U Spec & Features

Toshiba 19CV100U 19-Inch 720p LCD/DVD Combo TV (Black Gloss)

Features

  • 3 HDMI Inputs; PC Input
  • Integrated slot-loading DVD player on the side
  • Built-in Slot Load DVD
  • Photo Frame Capable
  • 720p HD resolution (1366 x 768 pixels)
  • 60Hz screen refresh rate

Extremely Happy5
I have numerous LCD TVs but they are all larger than this one. I wanted a 19 inch for ease of portability and the ability to take it on trips and to be used in different rooms as needed. Without getting technical, this unit seems to have a very sharp picture, great contrast and brightness, and a easy to use remote right out of the box. The DVD player seems to be high quality and is worth the $80 extra over a non-DVD model. I'm sure you will be glad you chose this TV...it's a jewel.

CV faster tuner but LV506 has the better picture!4
I have an LV506 and a CV100, same size, 19.5" diagonal. The earlier model, the LV506, has a larger screen by 3/4" vertical measurement (same width). And the LV has a sharper picture. I have used both in the same location with the same hookup. The advantage on the newer CV is faster and easier channel changes with the remote: you don't have to press an extra button to go to digital signal-- it's automatic. The base is much wider on the CV, so the set is more stable. The CV has a more complicated set up menu, but it's usable. Toshiba customer service line is outstanding, so no problem setting up either one.

Happy camper5
I just received this product in the mail. I bought it as the primary TV for our 30' camper. I hooked it up and scanned the channels using the camper's attenna hookup. I was pleasently surprised to see the number of channels the TV locked on to. I had much more success receiving channels with this TV compared to our old analog TV with an add on digital tuner (our tuner died after a year). The DVD player works great too. The audio is not very powerful however, I could hear the TV just fine throughout the camper with the generator running. Picture quality is outstanding! General appearence of the TV is also outstanding.

Also, I purchased this product through Amazon.com. It took about 5 days to receive it. That was faster than anticipated. I am very happy with the entire purchase and procedure.


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Samsung LN40C530 LCD HDTV Reviews

Samsung LN40C530 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Samsung LN40C530 LCD HDTV Reviews

Excellent LCD TV5
Did a lot of research on TVs before I decided to get this one. Was not excited about the 120hz TVs; do not like the soap opera/camcorder motion. I was debating if I should get the internet options with the apps on the other models, but I have a PS3 so it wasnt worth paying for the extra features. So I got this 60hz LCD and I have no regrets! The picture this TV produces are amazing, especially on Blu Ray. I watched my New Zealand vacation videos on it and it really brings out the colors and makes my video look even more movie like. Avatar looks amazing on it as well. I got it for $640 and worth every dime.

GREAT PICTURE AND GREAT REMOTE5
I realize that this is probably a "guy thing" but this remote is the quickest responding remote of any flat screen I've seen. It also has a "favorite" button where you can easily program it to just scan your favorite channels. I got this TV for my mother and was so pleased with it, that I ordered another for myself before they change anything. I'm really happy. I've also bought the Western Digital TV Live device for $119 at Amazon. This allows me to view my digital pictures on my 40" Samsung TV via the inexpensive $2.63 HDMI cable. Wow!

Excellent buy for your money and great TV5
We had a 52" Samsung that we purchased for my mother-in-law. We've watched TV on it for 2 years and are extremely happy with it. For this reason, we decided to stick with Samsung. This 40" TV fits our space perfectly and after comparing a 60hz LCD HDTV side-by-side (playing the exact same nature DVD) with a 120hz, I did not notice any difference. Since the 60hz was about $150 less, I decided on this TV. We are extremely happy with it.

We only watch TV -- we don't do gaming, watch DVDs, nor do we have a Blu-Ray. So, we're pretty basic TV watchers. The picture is excellent from all viewing angles -- no distortion. My girlfriend came over 2 nights ago and wants to order a Samsung for her Mom. I don't think you can go wrong if you are basic TV watchers like us! By the way, I'm not sure if I can say this here but I priced this TV at Walmart for $674.00 online, however, through Amazon, we didn't have to pay any shipping costs nor taxes! Amazon, by far, had the least expensive price over Best Buy, Walmart and any other online merchant. The delivery guys took the TV out of the box, set it up and made sure it did turn on. They were great. Getting it to sync up with Dish TV and the Dish Remote was another matter but 2 phone calls to Dish was all it took. We had it up and running in an hour or so. Excellent buying experience!


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Details Regarding Samsung LN40C630 Spec

Amazon is now offering the best of what you need in terms of home entertainment. This time, there's just one thing that anyone would love to do, and that is to have more information about that Samsung LN40C630 Spec. The release of this device enables everyone to experience having those one-of-a-kind features and functionalities that come along with this product. Thus, before you even think of buying or rejecting it, get to know what it has first.

First of all, this model uses 120 Hz technology; that's with a contrast ratio of 120,000: 1, plus a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Added to that is its 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception. It also has 4 available HDMI connections which allow you to view high-quality movies and games and even connect your home theatre with just one cable for each component. Apart from that, it also has the presence of 2 composite and 2 USB ports, an Ethernet connection, and a PC input, too.

What makes it perfect for you and your loved ones is that it allows you to add other peripheral AV devices into it for more fun. Thus, you can connect a DVD player, or a gaming console on its available slots. Still another feature that it highlights is the Wide Color Enhancer. This feature enables you to watch images on the screen in crystal clear. Another thing is its Touch of Color that combines texture and color to complement any room.

This model also allows you to easily and quickly plug-in a thumb drive or a digital camera into it through its ConnectShare Movie. It even provides access to videos, a music playlist, and pictures with the use of the remote. This product is also an Energy Star-compliant since it helps minimize the consumption of energy. Online gamers will surely love it because of its Game Mode feature which enables you to adjust various areas of the gaming system, from its picture to its sound, and more, to make it perfect for gaming.

You might want to know the difference between buying a standard resolution from something that's higher than that, such as that of a Samsung 1080 HDTV. Basically, the latter is capable of displaying every pixel of the highest-resolution HD broadcasts. It actually doubles the resolution of the others. It doesn't only produce extra sharpness, but it also has more densely packed pixels which means that even when you're too close to the television, pixel structure won't be noticeable.

Other things that this product offers are the BD Wise feature, which can adjust your components for the best picture and sound quality, the AllShare feature, which allows you to synchronize with your entire household, and the DNSe, which takes care of its sound quality. It normally comes with a 1 year warranty, which is backed with an available free tech support. Plus it also comes with a swivel stand.

If you need information and advice on Samsung LN40C630, we can help you. Visit us at Samsung LN40C630 Spec for all the facts about the product.

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