January, 2007

Samsung LN-S4096D Review

January 29th, 2007

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Samsung delivers state-of-the-art integrated digital home entertainment in the stylish new Samsung LN-S4096D LCD TV. 10-Bit video processing and an improved CCFL LCD backlight produces over 12 Billion colors with an exceptional 6000:1 Dynamic Contrast ratio for vivid, lifelike picture. Innovative additions like Samsung’s Enhanced Game Mode and a sleek, nearly-hidden speaker system with SRS TruSurround XT enhancement delivers high-impact entertainment for TV, DVD, Xbox, and beyond. Digital Cable Ready tuner with CableCARD compatibility, and HDMI, IEEE1394 and USB inputs are available for all your digital devices, and everything is delivered in stunning 1920 x 1080p High Definition style.

LN-S4096D TV/Video

  • LN-S4096D TV/Video HD-grade 1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution
  • Widescreen aspect ratio
  • 6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • S-PVA panel
  • 178º(H)/178º(V) viewing angle
  • Digital comb filter
  • 10-bit processor with 12.8 billion colors
  • Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/NTSC)
  • Fast 8ms response time
  • 2 tuner PIP
  • Digital Cable Ready (DCR) tuner with CableCARD slot
  • CCFL - Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (92% NTSC color gamut)
  • swivel stand

    LN-S4096D Audio

  • “Hidden” bottom speakers
  • Watts per channel: 10W x 2
  • SRS TruSurround XT™

    LN-S4096D Connections

  • 2 HDMI inputs
  • 2 Component video inputs (Y,Pb,Pr) (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
  • IEEE1394 (supports external DVRs)
  • S-video and composite video inputs
  • Side A/V inputs
  • PC (RGB) input
  • USB 1.1
  • VESA® compatible

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  • Disney Princesses 13″ Television Review

    January 26th, 2007

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    Inspired by your favorite Princesses, this TV player will make anything you watch magical! Our Disney Electronics capture the imagination of those both young in age and young at heart. Custom designed and rich in detail, our electronics bring Disney Magic to life in all-new ways. Includes a full-function remote control. Requires two AA batteries, not included. Tiara-shaped speakers Custom Disney on-screen user interface featuring Ariel and Cinderella Detachable slippers for use with Disney DVD player (DVD player sold separately) Stereo sound for external sources such as DVD and video games when connected via either front or rear A/V jacks 13″ color picture tube 181 PLL channel tuning Closed Caption decoding Trilingual on-screen display Front and rear A/V jacks Sleep timer Front mono headphone jack V-chip function

    Key Features & Benefits:

  • SD (Standard Definition)
    The standard definition you’re accustomed to; favorite programs at a value price

  • 13″ screen
    Smaller screen size makes this model easy to place almost anywhere

  • Princess theme
    Your little girl will feel like royalty with this Princess TV in her room; tiara-style speakers are an especially distinctive touch

  • Fun on-screen menu
    On-screen menu shows Disney favorites Ariel and Cinderella

  • Front AV inputs
    Great for gaming; makes hooking up any accessories especially easy

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  • Sharp Aquos LC-37D90U Review

    January 23rd, 2007

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    Next-Generation 16:9 ASV LCD Panel from Sharp’s state-of- the-art Kameyama factory producing enhanced 1200:1 contrast ratio and 6ms response time.Four-Wavelength Backlight System (45″ and 37″ models only) provides enhanced color reproduction with deeper, more vivid reds then previously possible.Multi-Pixel Technology divides each pixel into two sections and adds an advanced driving system to provide 60% improved color reproduction at wide viewing angles.

    Wide Viewing Angles (176H° x 176V°) Sharp’s AQUOS viewing angles are so wide, you can view the TV clearly from anywhere in the room!High Brightness (450 CD/m2) AQUOS Liquid Crystal Televisions are very bright. You can put them anywhere – even near windows, doors or other light sources – and the picture is still vivid.High Contrast Ratio (1200:1) provides incredible images whether you’re watching dark or bright scenes.Digital Interfaces include dual HDMI inputs, DVI-I for PC compatibility, dual DTVLink (1394), RS232C for custom installations and HD component video inputs.

  • Wide XGA (1920 x 1080) Resolution
    Displays HDTV program images in 1080p and is compatible with off-air (terrestrial), cable and satellite HDTV broadcasts.

  • HDTV Tuner
    HDTV with built-in DTV terrestrial ATSC decoder

  • High Brightness (450 cd/m² )
    AQUOS™ Liquid Crystal Televisions are incredibly bright. You can put them anywhere — even near windows, doors or other light sources — and the picture will still be vivid.

  • True Contrast Ratio (1200:1)
    The 1200:1 true contrast ratio creates images with pure whites and deeper blacks.

  • Quick Shoot Technology
    Sharp’s proprietary Quick Shoot technology enables a response time of less than 6ms for high-speed images

  • 4-Wavelength Backlight System
    Provides enhanced color reproduction with deeper, more vivid reds than previously possible

  • Wide Viewing Angles (176º H / 176º V)
    The ultra-wide viewing angles allow you to view the tv clearly from virtually anywhere in the room!

  • 2 HDMI Inputs
    With 2 HDMI inputs you’ll be able to connect to current and future high-definition devices

  • DVI Input
    The LC37D90U can double as a PC monitor for added versatiilty.

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  • Samsung HP-S4273 Plasma TV Review

    January 15th, 2007

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    Samsung’s TrueWide HP-S4273 42″ Plasma HDTV with digital cable-ready tuner Even in a brightly lit room, images remain glare-free and crisp from every angle thanks to Samsung’s patented FilterBright Plus technology. Billions of colors and the 10,000:1 contrast ratio capture every nuance. Rich surround sound completes this extraordinary entertainment experience.

    Samsung’s plasma screen TVs set a new standard in digital television, offering a fresh alternative to traditional CRT-based monitors. You get lifelike viewing sensations on a slim screen that literally dwarfs what was once considered “large screen.” on all Samsung plasma TVs. By transcending the limitations imposed by bulky box TVs, Samsung plasma TV screens afford a unique entertainment environment, which allows you to concentrate on the perfect digital picture quality. Samsung’s unceasing efforts have pushed the limits of plasma TV technology to produce a 63″ plasma TV with a native resolution of 1366 x 768 — the largest plasma display of its kind.

    Samsung’s plasma TV are a bit of technological brilliance that makes large-screen TVs come alive, all in an exceedingly slim package, with a perfectly flat, amazingly vivid picture. The
    Samsung plasma TV screen generates its their pictures through internal digital processing. When the Samsung plasma TV turns on, the two address electrode panels cause certain noble gases to illuminate ultraviolet (UV) light, which red, green, and blue phosphors re-radiate as visible, colored light. This self-illuminating system known as a plasma display delivers a totally vivid image.

    Samsung HP-S4273 Features

    * 5th-Generation Samsung Plasma TV Panel
    * 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 1,300 cd/m2 brightness
    * 60,000 hour panel life
    * HDTV 1024 x 768 native resolution
    * 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
    * Digital Cable Ready (DCR) tuner with CableCARD slot
    * NTSC/ATSC tuner built-in
    * 549 Billion Colors via 13-bit processing
    * Split screen & PIP
    * Samsung DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)
    * 175° viewing angles (Horiz. and Vertical)
    * 3D Y/C digital comb filter
    * Auto pixel shift (burn in resistance)
    * Samsung TrueWide design with hidden speaker
    * FilterBright Plus anti-glare filter
    * Power save feature
    * Integrated swivel table stand
    * 15W x 2 built-in audio amplifier
    * Built-in 2-way, 6-speaker system with SRS TruSurround XT
    * 2 HDMI Digital Inputs
    * 2 Memory Card slots accept almost all memory cards
    * 2 component video inputs (Y,Pb,Pr)
    * 15-pin VGA PC (RGB) input
    * RS232C control interface
    * USB 1.1 multimedia input

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    Panasonic TC-32LX20 Review

    January 15th, 2007

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    Step into the future with the Panasonic TC-32LX20 32 in Flat Panel LCD TV. The Panasonic TC-32LX20 features: 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and 4:3 standard ratio, 3D-Y/C digital comb filter, 500:1 contrast ratio, stand, speakers, universal remote control, A/V inputs/outputs, 1280 x 768 resolution, display capability (480p/720p/1080i), 170 degree viewing angle, and built-in close caption decoder. The Panasonic TC-32LX20 32 in Flat Panel LCD TV will put the world of high performance television in your home at the push of a button.

    Panasonic TC-32LX20 32 Inch Viera LCD TV with HDMI Input SD and PCMCIA Card Slot for Viewing Digital Pictures and Videos / HDTV Ready (with optional tuner) / Pedestal Stand Consumes much less electricity than a 32” CRT — cutting down your electric

    Features

  • Consumes much less electricity than a 32 crt — cutting down your electric bill, and reducing co2 dispersal
  • Active light control circuitry detects brightness levels of input signal, and adjusts the backlight accordingly in real time
  • Active system control dynamically adjusts video signal according to image contrast
  • Artificial intelligence( ai ) sound level control
  • Aspect ratio switching automatically chooses correct aspect ratio — 4:3 or 16:9
    500:1 contrast ratio

  • 450 cd/m2 brightness
  • 170 degree horizontal viewing angles
  • Digital 3dy/c comb filter
    1280 x 768 native resolution

  • 6 built-in speakers — 15 total watts
  • Unit dimensions(w/o stand):22(h) x 39.4(w) x 5.4(d)
  • Unit dimensions(w/stand):23(h) x 35.8(w) x 10.7(d)
  • Unit weight:60.1 lbs.

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  • BenQ H200 LCD TV Review

    January 9th, 2007

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    The BenQ H200 LCD TV is a high-end high definition television whose owners will be the envy of many. Featuring a flat screen, a relatively thin profile, not to mention that it can be mounted on the wall, means that it will be the center of any home or office.

    Additionally, it is HDTV ready and accepts DTV formats (via outboard tuner), including 1080i, 729p and 480p. It supports “Interlaced” and “Progressive Scan” signals as well. This is established in tests we conducted with a Progressive Scan DVD recorder/player (Philips DVDR 890). Progressive Scan Component Video signals are considered the best connection available in the consumer space right now.

    In terms of television operations, it can tune up to 107 channels and supports TV audio systems like Nicam Stereo and MTS. It can also decode closed captioning content and has an integrated V-chip for controlling access to objectionable content. Furthermore, with a very high brightness rating (500 nit) and contrast ratio (500:1) for a 20.1-inch LCD panel, you will be assured of a bright and clear display.

    With the ability to accept RGB signals, the LCD panel can be connected to a personal computer or laptop for the purpose of presentation or the public display of artwork or information. However, the LCD panel is not that suitable for close viewing like word processing for example. This is largely because the dot pitch is too big (0.51mm x 0.51mm) and the display is too bright. However, we would have preferred the reflective acrylic sheet to be removed or replaced with another material.

    Description:

    * Exceptional Contrast & Brightness
    * HDTV-Quality that will open your eyes to a new world of digital of clarity.
    * Cutting-edge video source processing
    * Cut through ambient light with specialized environmental tools
    * Comb Filtering Technology Eliminates Undesirable Interference.
    * Flicker-Free Pictures With De-interlacing.

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