Vizio VP50HDTV Review
May 31st, 2007
The VIZIO VP50 HDTV Widescreen 50-in* Plasma TV offers a HDTV display capability at 720P and 1080i allowing you to enjoy High Definition content in either format. This product offers a high 1,500 cd/m2 Brightness at a 1366 x 768 native resolution, and an unprecedented 15,000:1 max Contrast Ratio. Using VCV (VIZIO Color Vision), this Plasma TV can display 6,144 shades of gray in 231 Billion colors for a brilliant, colorful picture.
Features/Benefits:
A 50″ HDTV for less than $1500 - The VP50HDTV offers all the features and benefits to enhance your home theater experience, while remaining affordable.
15,000:1 Contrast Ratio - For deep blacks and brillant colors, the high contrast ratio of our television enhances every program you enjoy to watch.
VIZIO ColorVision (VCV) - allows for True 10-bit levels and the ability to display 1 billion colors, this ensure a more vivid and natural picture.
Integrated television tuner - enjoy high definition and regular television programs with or without paid high definition service.
SRS ® TruSurround® XT - The TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to complete your ultimate home theater experience with 2 speakers.
Elgato Turbo.264 H.264 Encoder
May 30th, 2007
Turbo.264 is a powerful video encoder in the form of a compact USB 2.0 stick. Use the included software to convert your Mac videos one at a time or in a batch; The application drops the converted file(s) into iTunes for you, ready to synch automatically with your iPod or Apple TV.
Alternatively, plug in Turbo.264 while you use the iPod or Apple TV export command of popular Macintosh video applications. Turbo.264’s hardware encoder jumps in to take over for your Mac’s processor, and does the hard work of encoding the videos to an H.264 format. Not only does Turbo.264 help get the job done faster, it frees up your processor for other tasks. Think of it as a “co-processor” for your Mac.
Turbo.264’s software application offers a choice of four presets: High resolution for Apple TV (up to 800×600), high quality iPod (640×480), standard resolution for even quicker exports to iPod (320×240), and Sony PSP (368×208). For Apple TV content, the quality of videos encoded with Turbo.264 software is unrivaled: Turbo.264 converts standard definition television recordings without scaling so that recordings appear on Apple TV in the same resolution they were recorded. Turbo.264 supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios as well as widescreen content.
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Researchers Craft HDTV’s Successor
May 30th, 2007
Japanese engineers show their work on Super Hi-Vision, which could replace today’s HDTV.
Martyn Williams, IDG News Service
High-definition TV may still be far from the norm in many countries, but that isn’t stopping engineers at Japan’s public broadcaster from pushing ahead with development of Super Hi-Vision, a system they hope will eventually replace HDTV. Last week engineers at NHK’s (Nippon Hoso Kyokai) Science and Technical Research Laboratories showed off their most recent work on the technology.
A Super Hi-Vision (SHV) picture is made up of 4,320 horizontal picture lines and 7,680 vertical lines. That’s four times the horizontal and vertical resolution of current HDTV or, put another way, a single Super Hi-Vision image is equivalent to 16 tiled HDTV screens.
In the year since it was last demonstrated, the company has developed an image sensor for use in TV cameras that can shoot an entire SHV screen.
Until now the sensors in NHK’s prototype SHV camera had half the resolution of an SHV image. Three were used, one each for red, blue and green, and an extra green sensor was added to effectively double the resolution possible and match that of SHV.
Samsung HP-T5064 Review
May 29th, 2007 1365 x 768 resolution
10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
16 bit color
Filter Bright 2 Anti Glare Technology
3 HDMO, 2 component, 1 PC input
Color: Black
Display Size: 50 inches
Item Package Quantity: 1
Length: 48.5 inches
Height: 31.1 inches
Width: 4.1 inches
Weight: 97.0 pounds
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The Samsung HP-T5064 is a very impressive top line 50-inch plasma HDTV. The HP-T5064 is from Samsung’s HP-T64 series which offers their much touted anti reflective screen. It has a resolution of 1,366×768 pixels for 720p and 1080i, and has a smart and sleek finish with a thin frame. The Samsung HP-T5064 has three HDMI inputs (two at the back, and one side) for ample HD devices, along with component, VGA (PC input), s-video and digital audio out options.
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Technical Details
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Samsung LNT4665F 46″ 1080p LCD HDTV
May 28th, 2007
For people looking to step up to full 1080p resolution in a 46-inch flat-panel LCD, Samsung’s 2007 model LNT4665F is a good choice. Besides offering full 1080p resolution the LNT4665F also features a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for rich blacks and subltle tecture display, an 8ms response time panel for smooth motion, hidden side speakers, an NTSC tuner, and 3 HDMI ports.
The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.
High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass through hidden side speakers. TruSurround XT audio adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.
* Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
* TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
* The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
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Pioneer 427XD 42” Plasma TV Review
May 27th, 2007
With integrated video processing, digital (DVB-T) tuner and under-mounted speakers , the PDP-427XD also has 2 HDMI inputs and a PC input. The enhanced connectivity means that you have greater opportunity to take advantage of high definition media, via a single cable connection to other HDMI-compatible devices.
The PDP-427XD features our 7th Generation Plasma Screen design which includes new and unique components – such as the PUREBLACK Panel 2 and Direct Colour Filter 2.
The result is that you see distinctive, considerably improved picture brightness and contrast – the dynamic picture quality you would expect from Pioneer.
The advanced picture adjustment features include new picture-in-picture modes, as well as enhanced ISF calibration options - you can have your plasma professionally tuned to suit your living environment.
The PDP-427XD supports up to 1080/24p video format, the perfect digital film format that will be available on Blu-ray discs and other high definition media - so you’ll be prepared for the future of home cinema, too.
The integrated digital (DVB-T) tuner also features a CI slot, so you can insert your top-up or pre-paid TV subscription card as well, depending on where you live; there’s no need for an additional module or decoder.
Sharing our trademark, sleek piano black frame, the PDP-427XD has an unobtrusive, minimalist design that will fit into any interior, whatever your décor.
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JVC LT-46FN97 LCD HDTV Review
May 26th, 2007
46″ Full HD Resolution (1920×1080) LCD Display
ATSC/QAM and Digital CableCard Capable (Digital Cable Ready)
5th Generation D.I.S.T. 1080p (Digital Image Scaling Technology) with GENESSA Picture Processing
Intelligent Noise Reduction Circuitry
MPEG Noise Reduction
Come and learn about the next evolution of HDTV. JVC’s 1080p LCDs with 1920 x 1080 resolution. This 1080p LCD Design features a true 1920×1080 pixel structure that delivers resolution that rivals reality. Packed with supporting features for the most demanding digital customer like a 5th Generation Digital Image Scaling Technology (D.I.S.T. 1080p) with GENESSA Picture Processing where all signals are upconverted and displayed at 1080p, 5-Point Color Management, Motion Adaptive Dynamic Gamma Correction Circuitry, 2 HDMI/HDCP Digital Inputs, Dual IEEE1394 Connectivity, 2 HD Component Inputs and features geared to make your Standard Definition sources perform better like Mosquito Noise Suppression, Intelligent Noise Reduction Circuity, a 3D Y/C Comb Filter with Cross Color Elimination and Digital Noise Suppression. With all of these features built in it is no wonder that JVC delivers the most technologically advanced and superior 1080p LCD television available today.
Features
Philips 42″ 3D WOWvx 3DTV Review
May 25th, 2007 Resolution LCD Panel: 1920 x 1080 x RGB (HD)
Contrast: 1000:1
Diagonal: 42 inches
Weight: 26.5kg
Dimensions (W x H x D): 1015.0 x 609.0 x 128.0mm
Input: Digital (DVI-D) Single Link
Power Supply: 120V 60HZ, 230V 50Hz
Distance Viewing: 3m (min 3.80m - max 8.00m)
Philips 42″ 3D WOW Display
Intelligent 3D display solutions based on Philips 3D WOWvx and NewSight X3D technology, enables exciting 3D viewing experiences for high-impact out-of-home advertising.
3D Display Solutions from Dimensional Studios offer the possibility to perceive impressive 3D representations spatially without the need for viewing aids (such as 3D glasses). All viewers can enjoy the same high-quality 3D impression from their different viewing positions. They can move freely within the observing space and still benefit from a high-quality image.
3D-TV is the next frontier for those in the professional display market seeking differentiation to gain a competitive edge, and for consumers seeking the next level in the immersive entertainment experience.” So sayeth Philips Jos Swillens at the annual Society of Information Display 2006 (SID2006) where Philips showcased its latest 3D displays, picking up a Gold Award in the process for ‘Display of the Year’. The award, given to the Philips 42-inch 3D Intelligent Display, recognises the display with the most novel and outstanding features, including Philips proprietary technology which produces 3D images without the help of specialised content or glasses.
Intelligent display solutions, based on WOWvx technology, enables exciting 3D viewing experiences for high-impact out-of-home advertising.
Features
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Westinghouse LTV-37w2 Review
May 24th, 2007
Turn your home theater or living room into a high definition entertainment center. The Westinghouse 37″ LTV-37w2 HD LCD TV has a fully integrated HDTV tuner built in, so you can enjoy over-the-air high-definition reception, without a set-top box or an associated monthly fee. The LTV-37w2 HD offers 1366 x 768 resolution, a 4.4″ thin profile, our innovative SpineDesign¿ that allows easy side access to connectors, and four HD inputs to connect your DVD player, game console, media PC and cable or satellite.
Standard-definition clips helped this TV achieve better results, with a few jurors giving it good or above average marks in certain areas. Pixelation on the turf of a baseball game scene looked pronounced, but the TV once again showed natural-looking skin tones. In DVD viewings, the LTV-37w2 provided enjoyable detail–for instance, on the race track’s dirt in Seabiscuit. One juror noted that some scenes were a “bit orange” but still “vivid.” All in all, it’s a competent TV that generally has good color quality, contrast, and brightness.
Sharp LC-32D43U Review
May 23rd, 2007
The 32-inch Sharp LC-32D43U is a stylish and elegant looking LCD from Sharps D43U Line of HDTVs. The LC-32D43U features 1080i / 720p HD formats in true 16:9 widescreen format with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The AQUOS LC-32D43U, like the other D43U line feature Sharp’s Emmy award winning LCD technology with advanced super view black TFT panel which provides a dynamic contrast ratio of 6000:1 and a response time of 6 ms.
The Sharp LC-32D43U also has built in atsc/ntsc tuners, component inputs, 2 x HDMI, s-video for those non HD ready people, and a VGA input for PC connection.
Feature
* 16:9 ASV LCD Panel from Sharp’s state-of-the-art Kameyama factory producing 6000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 6ms response time.
* True 16:9 wide-screen aspect ratio with 1366 x 768 HDTV resolution.
* Wide Viewing Angles (176°H x 176°W) Sharp’s AQUOS viewing angles are so wide, you can view the TV clearly from practically anywhere in the room.
* PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor.
* Enhanced Color Filter uses finer points to achieve higher throughput, enabling deeper, more vivid colors and 150% higher contrast ratio.
* High Brightness (450 cd/m2) AQUOS LCD Televisions are very bright.You can put them virtually anywhere – even near windows,doors or other light sources – and the picture is still vivid.
* Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels.
