These mid-size HTDVs offer all the features of 46 inch or larger screens and generally less visible motion blur or other image flaws than the larger size models. Prices will run from as low as $1,000 to as much as $4,000 for a fully loaded top-of-the-line Plasma model in the 40 to 45 inch category.

You’ll find great prices and lots of choices this holiday season or wait until January and you may find an even better deal on these HDTV models! Read on and learn which models offer the best picture quality, features and overall value in our 40 inch to 45 inch HDTV Shootout.

Plasma or LCD?

First thing is to decide whether you need the better image quality of Plasma or not. With the manufacturers all offering improved LCD technology this year, a mid-size LCD HDTV may be the way to go for best value and service life.

On the other hand, with production of 40 to 45 inch plasma models in full swing now, you can also find great values in the Plasma category. Truly in this category you can’t go wrong with either Plasma or LCD. Go to a retailer and ask to view the types of movies and TV shows you like to watch on each model you’re considering.

Try to sit the same distance from the screen as you will at home when viewing demo TVs in the showrooms. If you can’t see a huge difference between your favorite LCD and Plasma models then you might not want to spend the extra money on Plasma.

Why a 40 to 45 Inch Screen?

The most obvious answer is price; you’ll get more TV for your money in the mid-size range, but there are other reasons to consider going with a 40 to 45 inch television. For one thing, if you aren’t a true couch potato then the extra cost of a larger TV might not make sense.

Also, if you already have a media room with a 50 inch or larger HDTV and need something for your second home, bedroom, game room, etc. then a mid-size TV is a good choice.

Lastly, if the viewing distance will be less than about 10 feet, a bigger TV might not even make sense. For more information, please refer to our article on Getting The Right TV Screen Size for your room.

What Features Do I Need in a 40 to 45 Inch TV?

Features abound in the mid-size HDTV category. HDMI, USB and other ports and connectors are standard faire. Look at the location of connectors and formats you commonly use. If you have a Sony digital camera, a Sony HDTV with memory stick reader is handy. Built in memory card and SD readers are common on many models as well.

Consider your home theater needs as well; if you don’t need full surround sound you should listen to the models you’re considering closely; the base and range of speakers and onboard digital surround sound varies greatly between the models we have reviewed.

If you have or are planning to install a complete home theater system you may not need anything more than basic speakers built into your TV.

Which Plasma 40 to 45 Inch LCD Should I Get?

Panasonic and Sony both offer great Plasma screen TVs in 40 to 45 inch screen sizes. Hitachi, LG, Samsung and Pioneer also offer great models.

Perhaps in no other HDTV category can you find great prices on Plasma technology in 2008. Read our full reviews on Plasma screen HDTVs between 40 and 45 inches for ratings and detailed product reviews:

• Editor’s Choice: Panasonic TH-46PZ85U
• Editor’s Choice: Samsung PS42C96HD Plasma TV
• Hitachi 42PD5200 Plasma TV
• LG 42PC1RR Plasma TV
• Panasonic TH42PX60 Plasma TV
• Pioneer PDP4270XA Plasma TV

Which LCD 40 to 45 Inch LCD Should I Get?

Sony and Samsung both offer great values in the 40 inch LCD HDTV category. LG, Toshiba and HP also offer models. In fact, all the major TV brands offer choices in the mid-size screen sizes reviewed here.

Read our full reviews on the following models for more detailed product information and owner ratings:

• Editor’s Choice: Sony KDL40W3000 40 Inch LCD TV
• Editor’s Choice: Samsung LN40A550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review
• Samsung LN-T4061F 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review
• LG 42LB5D LCD TV 42-inch 1080p LCD Flat Panel HDTV
• Toshiba REGZA 40″ Super Narrow Bezel 1080p LCD HDTV
• HP LC4276N 42-inch High-Definition 1080p LCD TV

Conclusion

If you are looking for great value in an HDTV that feels “large screen” without spending a fortune the 40 to 45 inch size is hard to beat; you get the screen size that actually best fits most TV viewing spaces optimally. People who buy a 46 inch or larger screen that sits less than ten or twelve feet from their couch or favorite arm chair may be disappointed vs. those who opt for a mid-size model.

With so many great models available in the category, finding an HDTV with 40, 42 or 45 inch screen size is easy enough, whether you want the color and motion image quality of Plasma or find the newer technology in LCD models suitable to your viewing needs.

I’m sure those of you reading this in 2010 or 2011 will have a good laugh, but in the world of 2008 HDTVs, the 46 inch category has become super popular, with prices nearing what they were 2 or 3 years ago for 42 inch models.

And with the latest innovations in LCD Television technology, picture quality continues to improve even as prices continually drop, giving consumers in 2008 great value for their new TV-buying experience.

Plasma or LCD?

This remains a debate that is almost as popular as asking “If you leave a TV on in the middle of a forest with a SlingBox connected, will anybody bother to watch it?” To some, the matter of Plasma’s superior color and motion picture quality make it the purist’s only choice.

Only you can decide what’s best for your budget and viewing needs, but with the latest technological advancements, LCD continues to close the gap while offering longer service life and lower prices than Plasma.

Why a 46 to 50 Inch Screen?

Another question is what size screen to go with, and most people find a 46-inch or 50-inch HDTV is optimal in the standard-size living or family room, dedicated media room or other primary television-viewing area in the home. This is your family TV; the one you watch NFL games, the X Games and all your favorite movies on, so you want a generous screen size.

While you could opt for a 50, 55 or 61 inch TV, you’ll find great value in the 46 inch category this holiday season. The time has never been better (don’t laugh too hard you people reading in 2108!) to buy a 46 inch HDTV. With full 1080p, contrast ratios in the 20,000:1 or better range and features galore, smart shoppers can find a great deal on either a Plasma or LCD 46” television at a variety of price points this year.

Which Plasma 46 Inch or 50 Inch LCD Should I Get?

1. Panasonic TH-46PZ85U
2. NEC Plasma Sync 42XR4 HD Plasma TV
3. Pioneer PDP 5000EX Plasma TV
4. Panasonic Viera TH46PZ81B Plasma TV

Which LCD 46 Inch or 50 Inch LCD Should I Get?

1. Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-46XBR4
2. Samsung LE46F86BD 46 Inch LCD TV
3. Samsung LN46A550 46 Inch LCD TV

Conclusion

Sure, you 2011 readers are rolling in laughter, but for those of us shopping for a new HDTV in 2008 the answer is clear; you have lots of great choices in the 46 to 50 inch screen size category this year!
For the best value we suggest you look at the LCD models; if you can live with the picture you’ll get more Bang for Your Buck. Look to Samsung and Sony for some of the best LCD models.

If you drive a German car and can’t live without Plasma, Sony, NEC, Panasonic and Pioneer have some great options for you!

The answer is it depends! Factors that determine the optimal size TV include the size of your room and how far you will be sitting from the screen as well as whether your TV is 4:3 or wide screen format.

Is There Such a Thing as Too Big?

While your natural impulse is to buy the biggest TV your budget allows, if you are sitting too close to a large screen television, the picture quality is likely to seem grainy and poor, which could make you less than satisfied with your investment.

On the other hand, if your home theater or other room in which you watch TV is large and you buy a unit that is too small, you could find yourself squinting to watch the nightly news or your favorite sports events and movies.

So, we’ve put together some facts and information to help you determine the best size TV for your living room or home theater room.

Normal Television Viewing Distance

Research shows that you will feel most comfortable when viewing “normal” 4:3 television shows from a distance that is from three to six times the width of your television screen. Any closer and you will feel crowded; much further and you will have trouble seeing fine details and enjoying the experience.

Refer to the following charts to determine the optimal size for your new TV based on the layout of your room and how far away from the screen you will typically be seated.

If you are buying a 4:3 “regular” format television:

Wide screen, high resolution DVD and HDTV picture quality changes the viewing distances considerably since the picture quality is higher and you want the experience to be more like being in a theater.

In this case, the optimal viewing distance may be as little as 1.5 times the diagonal width of your wide screen TV:

TV and Room Size

The optimal size of a TV is relative to the size of your room. A TV with a screen size under 30 inches is great for the bedroom, but probably won’t be adequate in a larger room intended to seat more than two people comfortably.

You also want to consider placement of your television; optimally the center of the screen should be aligned to eye level both horizontally and vertically.

Remember also that tube and rear projection units are deeper than flat panel models; this needs to be considered in terms of how the TV will be mounted or sit in your entertainment center or other cabinetry; you don’t want the screen protruding into the room.

Most TV models have matching stands and/or mounting hardware available optionally if you don’t have an existing entertainment center.

The LN-T4061F LCD delivers in every way, including the price (around $1,200 street price). In 2008, Samsung continues to show that LCD is nearly as good as Plasma but at much better price points for consumers who want the look of a Plasma but don’t want to pop for the higher costs!

Editor’s Product Summary

Merits: Flat-panel LCD HDTV offers accurate color and adjustability, deep black levels, a clean, crisp image, a nice remote control and superb styling. Good audio with TruSurround bottom speakers.

Demerits: Shadow detail could be better and, as with most LCD products image detail falls off as viewing angle increases.

Bottom Line: Although not quite the best of its breed, the Samsung LN-T4661F delivers very good picture quality with plenty of style and functionality.

Product Specs: HDTV type: LCD TV; Diagonal Image: 46 inches; Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10000:1, HDMI-CEC single remote capability, SRS TruSurround XTâ„¢ system, full-bodied sound comes from two bottom speakers.

• TV / Video
  • HD-grade 1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution
  • Widescreen aspect ratio
  • 10000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Wide color enhancer
  • Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)
  • Fast 8ms response time
  • Picture-in-Picture
  • Swivel stand

  Audio

  • Watts per channel: 10W x 2
  • SRS TruSurround XTâ„¢
  • Bottom speakers
  • Sound leveler

  Connections

  • 3 HDMI — High Definition Multimedia Interface Version 1.3 (2 rear/1 side)
  • 2 Component video inputs
  • 2 S-video inputs (1 side/1 rear)
  • Side and Rear A/V inputs
  • PC input
  • USB 2.0
  • RF antenna input
  • HDMI – CEC
  • Headphone jack

TV/Video

• Wider Viewing Angles
  Left side, right side or upside-down, whatever your LCD TV’s location, you can see any display clearly due to the 178° wide-viewing angle. Horizontally and vertically, your LCD TV will always be well placed to enjoy the entertainment no matter what your angle of view is.
• CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp)
  The NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) has established the color standards all TVs in America try to meet. Typical LCD TVs only meet about 72% of this standard. Certain Samsung LCD HDTVs use Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp backlights to give you 92% coverage of the NTSC standard, ensuring truer, more breathlessly vivid colors.
• 8ms Response Time
  The ultra-fast eight-millisecond response time means smooth, crisp fast-action video.
• 10000:1 Dynamic Contrast
  Samsung’s PVA screen enables brighter whites, deeper blacks and every shade in between. It’s higher contrast ratio provides an abundant palette of perfect colors.

Audio

• SRS TruSurround XT
  Samsung LCD TVs are equipped with the best that technology can offer in sound quality. Even when viewing regular broadcasts, our 2 speaker surround sound makes you feel as if the theater has been brought to your living room.
• Hidden Bottom Speakers
  Besides pleasing your senses with high quality audio, you will save space with our hidden bottom speakers.

Other

• HDMI Connectivity
  Dual connectivity allows users to experience the latest in pure digital quality. With two HDMI connections, you can connect your DVD player and digital cable/satellite to experience the best picture possible.
• Side AV Inputs
  Connect your LCD TV to the peripherals that add to your convenience.
• PC Compatible
  A Samsung LCD TV can function as a high-resolution PC monitor and a high-end TV without any sacrifice in picture quality. Outperforming PC monitors in brightness, response time, resolution, and of course, screen size, Samsung lets you adapt to the expanding multimedia revolution.
• VESA Compatible
  With the VESA compatibility feature, Samsung has provided hole mounts on the back of the LCD TVs that are based on the VESA standards. This way you can setup your TV on the wall the way you want it to look.
• Swivel Stand
  This new swivel stand feature provides a +/- 15 degree swivel to allow you to move your screen depending on where you want to watch your television. This convenient feature makes it easy to move the screen without lifting or moving your television.

For speakers that deliver quality, check out the best home theater speakers systems at The Speaker Company.

What’s in a number…7…8…no, I like 9 better! So lets talk about Samsung’s 9 Series LCD HDTVs. These second-generation LED-backlit sets feature 1080p Ultra Clear panels, Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratios, Touch of Color design and InfoLink (RSS access) and WiseLink Pro.

To be out in two models, 46-inch LN46A950 and 55-inch LN55A950; both feature 4-millisecond response times, down-firing speakers with a built-in subbie, an integrated NTSC / ATSC / ClearQAM tuner, four HDMI-CEC ports, a PC input, Ethernet socket and a pair of component jacks.

Expect the9 Series LCD HDTVs of Samsung next month for $3,199.99 (46″) and $4,199.99 (55″).

Other Series 9 LED LCD Features

• Ultra Clear Panel technology eliminates ambient light for increased picture quality in bright environments
• InfoLink allows you to read RSS feeds from the couch
• USB 2.0 connectivity for displaying photos and movies from external devices
• Four HDMI inputs including one easily accessible side input
• Internal flash memory preloaded with content like hi-resolution artwork, cooking recipes and games

The Series 9 LED LCD will be available this August in 46-inch (US$3,199.99) and 55-inch ($4,199.99) models.

From www.newlaunches.com

From Engadget

• Assembly hardware included
• Extra-large shelves are designed to handle even the largest AV systems
• Wire management system helps keep cables concealed and organized
• Non-slip protector pads isolate glass top from shelf frame for a safe, secure TV setting
• Tempered-glass shelves provide durability and elegance

Detailed Specifications:


• Product Width: 59 in / 149.86 cm
• Product Height: 17 in / 43.18 cm
• Product Depth: 18.5 in / 46.99 cm
• Package Width: 68.75 in / 174.63 cm
• Package Height: 3.75 in / 9.53 cm
• Package Depth: 20 in / 50.8 cm
• Package Weight: 115 lbs / 52.16 kg
• TV Size Range 17 – 64 inches / 43.18 – 162.56 cm
• Top Shelf Width 59 in / 149.86 cm
• Top Shelf Depth 18.5 in / 46.99 cm
• Top Shelf Capacity 150 lbs / 68.04 kg
• Middle Shelf Width 47 in / 119.38 cm
• Middle Shelf Depth 17.25 in / 43.82 cm
• Middle Shelf Capacity 60 lbs / 27.22 kg
• Bottom Shelf Width 47 in / 119.38 cm
• Bottom Shelf Depth 17.5 in / 44.45 cm
• Bottom Shelf Capacity 100 lbs / 45.36 kg

PRICE: $399.99 at www.onecall.com

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 Specifications Sheet PDF File Icon
Engineered to deliver full 1080p resolution, the Epson® PowerLite® Home Cinema 1080 combines five revolutionary innovations in one remarkable performer. It begins with C²Fine™ 3LCD technology, the core of this powerful projector, designed to faithfully reproduce every color and scene.
Next, there’s a proprietary lamp that provides consistent light from corner to corner, using the least amount of power, while 1080Perfect™ video processing offers full HD 1080p performance with 24fps and HDMI 1.3 compatibility.
AbsoluteBlackâ„¢, technology delivers a 12,000:1 contrast ratio and ensures the richest, deepest blacks. And, the innovative OptiCinemaâ„¢ lens delivers amazing detail and breathtaking color for spectacular results. Together, these state-of-the-art technologies, all within a single projector, present a total solution that exceeds all expectations.

Features:
    * Razor Sharp detail – true 1080p resolution
    * Incredible blacks, depth and detail 12,000:1 Contrast ratio
    * Cutting Edge Connectivity – HDMI 1.3
    * Outstanding zoom range and lens shift provides convenient ceiling or shelf mount flexibility

Price: $2499.00 at audioholics

Features

Powerful audio: With this 5.1 channel, 200-watt home theater system, you can experience the ultimate in home entertainment.

Progressive scan DVD player: Along with a powerful audio system, this package offers a progressive-scan DVD player. When the DVD player is connected to an enhanced-def or high-def TV using a component video or S-video cable, it offers sharp, incredibly clear video that takes movie viewing to a whole new level.

USB Media Host: Experience your digital music library or photo album with USB Media Host. Simply plug in your USB-compatible device and you’re ready to go.

Multi-format playback: This unit is compatible with DVD Video, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats.

Digital AM/FM tuner: Listen to your favorite radio stations through your home theater system.

Original Price:$99.99

You save: -$20.03

You pay: $79.96

More info at circuitcity.com

TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two speakers playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels Stereo broadcast reception, (MTS & SAP) with 181-channel capacity. Hidden bottom speakers with 10 Watts x 2 audio power SRS TruSurround XT – TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French HDMI-CEC allows peripheral devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by TV remote control Auto wall mount compatible Channel coverage – VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, and CATV 1-125 (up to 181 pre-selected channels) Antenna – CATV/VHF/UFH 75-ohm, F-type Connections – 3 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (2 rear, 1 side), 2 Rear Component (Y/Pb/Pr), Rear RF Input, Side S-video input, Composite AV (Rear, Side), Side Headphone, Rear PC D-sub, Rear optical sound out, Rear RS232, and Side HDMI-CEC Dimensions – Width 31.5 x Height 20.7 x Depth 3.7 / 31.5 x 22.7 x 9.9 with stand Weight – 24.0 pounds / 28.9 pounds with stand

Features

• 720p HD Resolution
• Wide Color Enhancer
• 3 HDMI Inputs
• 6ms response time

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Samsung
• Model: LN-32A450
• Display Size: 32 inches
• Display Technology: TFT active matrix
• Weight: 28 pounds
• is_hdtv_compatible: Y Unknown modifier
• Width: 31.4 inches
• Height: 22.7 inches
• Depth: 9.9 inches
• Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Speakers included: 2 speakers Unknown modifier

With the cost of Plasma and LCD flat panel TVs coming down rapidly, the old CRT tube models are slowly going away, even towards the low end range of the market.

You’ll find literally hundreds of television models reviewed on our web site, all categorized by size, brand, price range and special features to make it easy for you to compare models!

To help you match your TV budget to the typical price range, the tvsreview.com staff has put together this easy to use guide.

The prices listed here reflect the “street prices” not the manufacturers’ suggested retail prices, which are over inflated and should never be paid unless you are buying the latest, top of the line model and just have to be the first kid on your block to own it. Screen sizes listed are measured diagonally.

The guide offers you practical advice on what to look for within seven distinct price brackets:

• Less than $300
• $300 to $500
• $500 to $750
• $750 to $1,000
• $1,000 to $1,500
• $1,500 to $3,000
• Over $3,000

TVs Costing Less Than $300

At the low end of the market, CRT tubes are still common, with 25 to 27 inch units that once cost well over $500 now available in the sub $300 range.

If you are in the market for an LCD flat screen unit, you can now shop around and find a deal on models that feature screen sizes of 21 inches and smaller. Don’t expect a lot of features such as picture-in-picture or tons of inputs in this lowest budget class however.

Best brands to look for under $300 include Toshiba, Samsung and Sharp, among others.

TVs in the $300 to $500 Price Range

If your budget is in this range, you can find both flat panel LCD and CRT tube models with up to a 32 inch screen size.

Televisions costing between $500 and $750

Expect to find CRT tube models up to 36 inches and LCD flat panel models up to 37 inches if your budget is between $500 and $750, with the CRT models generally offering more features such as multiple video and audio inputs.

TVs in the $750 to $1,000 Budget Range

Stepping your budget up towards $1,000 will buy a flat panel unit up to a 42 inch flat panel LCD screen or you can choose from lower end Plasma models up to 42 inches. You will also find DLP, LCD, LCoS rear-projection models up to 62 inches under $1,000 if you shop around a little.

TVs in the Price Range of $1,000 to $1,500

If you have a budget between one-thousand and fifteen-hundred dollars you can find flat panel LCD models up to about 47 inches and Plasma units up to 50 inches. DLP, LCD, LCoS rear-projection models up to 62 inches in this price range will generally have more features than the discounted models under $1,000.

TVs Priced from $1,500 to $3,000

If you are looking for a larger TV and can pay between fifteen-hundred and two-thousand dollars for your new television, then expect to find an LCD flat panel model up to 52 inches, a Plasma unit up to 60 inches or a DLP or LCoS rear-projection model with up to 73 inch screen.

TVs over $3,000

If you budget more than three-thousand dollars, you can find a flat panel LCD TV model up to 70 inches, a Plasma model up to 103 inches, DLP or LCoS rear-projection TVs up to 73 inches.

Features abound in this budget class, with all the latest bells and whistles you want to make your home theater state-of-the-art.

Brands to look for at the high end of the market include Sony, which no longer markets Plasma models, betting instead on its LCD models to take the lead soon, having launched their full HD 1080p W series Bravia models last year.

Panasonic and Samsung continue to bet on Plasma as the long term leading technology in large screen TVs, announcing its new record 150 inch screen at CES.

Also hitting the market soon is the Mitsubishi 65 inch Laser TV, introduced in Japan in early 2008 and scheduled to hit the North American market later in the year.

If budget is not your primary concern and you want to splurge, you certainly have plenty of great options in this $3,000 plus price range!

Features

• 19″ LCD-TV with Built-in DVD
• 800:1 Native Contrast Ratio
• 16:10 Aspect Ratio
• PC Input
• Component Input

Technical Details

• Model: LC19DV22U
• Display Size: 19 inches
• Display Technology: TFT active matrix
• is_hdtv_compatible: Y Unknown modifier
• Image Aspect Ratio: 16:10
• speakers_included_description: 2 speakers Unknown modifier
• Height: 13.9 inches
• Width: 3.9 inches
• Weight: 14.5 pounds

  Price : $429.99 at amazon

Clear, colorful picture, superior image response

• Enjoy a superior picture with HP’s Visual Fidelity engine: six technologies provide a sharper, cleaner image and natural colors on a frame-by-frame basis
• Bring out deeper, richer colors with the adaptive contrast enhancement, which analyzes every scene and automatically adjusts
• Delight your eyes with the 176-degree viewing angle and razor sharpness
• Eliminate motion blur with response times as fast as 8 ms
• Enjoy DVDs and standard-definition TV on a big screen with the advanced scaling and film-processing technology
• Enjoy a beautiful picture that lasts up to 60,000 hours

Perfect for a home theater

• Position perfectly with the tabletop stand, which is also detachable for wall mounting²
• Project immersive, home-theater-quality sound via the two powerful, integrated speakers and HP’s Virtual Surround audio processing, which enhances both vocal clarity and bass
• Use the array of digital and analog inputs, including an integrated HDTV tuner, three HDMI and two component audio/video ports, and PC VGA port
• Complement your home décor with the classic, piano-black finish
• Use right out of the box, thanks to the integrated high-definition and analog tuners

Designed with the environment in mind

This HP television is designed to be energy-efficient, with aggressive default power settings to help cut power consumption. HP complies with several voluntary government initiatives for energy efficiency, including ENERGY STAR®. In addition, our packaging is designed to reduce environmental impact.

Award-winning support

• Get peace of mind with the one-year limited warranty with in-home repair service
• Rely on HP’s Total Care advice and support; get product questions answered toll-free, 24 x 7, or via e-mail in as little time as an hour, at www.HP.com/go/totalcare

Price $1,499.99 shopping.hp.com

The PT-AX200U ships with a new gaming mode so consumers can enjoy playing their favorite video games. According to the Entertainment Software Association, game software sales reached approximately 240 million units during 2006 and Panasonic is poised to begin capturing this market. Compared with Panasonic’s prior model, the new projector’s gaming mode improves signal processing for 1/3 response time, using the controller buttons. Gamers can also program and save up to eight settings for games or movies, making it easy to view the content as they wish. In addition, picture quality characteristics have been specifically tuned to reveal more image details that were previously not as visible in very dark or over-saturated areas that are prevalent in many games.

The PT-AX200U’s Pure Color Filter uses optical adjustment to achieve accurate color reproduction, going a step further than conventional projectors that reproduce colors by adjusting the white balance. The color filter achieves a higher purity level of the three primary colors – red, green and blue – displays deeper, purer blacks, and significantly expands the color gamut. In addition, the new Smooth Screen technology uses crystal double refraction to arrange pixels on a screen with no gaps in between them – producing vivid, smooth images found in commercial movie theaters.
The technology also enhances images’ three dimensional effect for a completely immersive viewer experience. The new home theater projector’s Cinema Color Management feature allows the users to control color correction of up to approximately 1, 070, 000, 000 colors to create images to their liking. The users can now store up to eight adjustment settings into the memory with custom names.

• • 2,000-Lumen Brightness — Brightest in its Class
    Panasonic developed an extremely powerful lamp to realize an outstanding brightness of 2,000 lumens, brightest in its class
  • Light Harmonizer 2 Brings Crisp Picture in Various Lightings
    Together with the 2,000-lumens brightness, Panasonic’s Light Harmonizer 2 technology produces vivid and easy to see images even in the kind of bright lighting that makes images from other projectors look whitish, faded or lacking in detail. In addition, it has a built-in ambient light sensor (ALS) that measures the amount of light in your room to optimize the picture quality at different lighting conditions. Light Harmonizer 2 circuit not only adjusts the gamma curve, but also controls iris setting, lamp power, and picture sharpness to maintain easy, comfortable viewing at all times
  • Game Mode for Stress-Free Playing
    The PT-AX200 features a “Game” mode that improves signal processing for better response, allowing you to play games with minimal stress. It also reveals gradation in saturated areas to show detail that are otherwise lost in very dark areas
  • Cinema 1 Mode Offers Hollywood Picture Quality
    Panasonic worked with experts in Hollywood — the movie capital of the world — to create the ideal image reproduction for viewing movies. This allows the PT-AX200 to deliver true Hollywood picture quality, with images that faithfully express the director’s artistic intent
  • Pure Color Filter
    The Pure Color Filter was born from Panasonic’s pursuit of optical technology that delivers true Hollywood picture quality. The light spectrum is adjusted to produce a level of light that maximizes the performance of the LCD panels, which expands the color range and produces truer blacks
  • Smooth Screen Technology
    Developed exclusively by Panasonic, this effectively reduces the black lines between pixels that mar picture quality. The high definition picture of the PT-AX200 is remarkably smooth and film-like, while remaining amazingly sharp and detailed
  • Dynamic Iris
    Dynamic Iris has been refined to provide deeper, richer blacks needed for true image reproduction with stunning smoothness. This technology adjusts the lamp power, iris, and gamma curve according to data obtained from frame-by-frame histogram analysis of the image brightness level
  • Advanced Dynamic Sharpness Control
    The new Advanced Dynamic Sharpness Control determines image areas that need to be sharpened at varying degrees by examining small changes in brightness levels within the image. This greatly reduces noise amplification and delivers clear and natural looking images

Features:

Price $1299.00 at abtelectronics.com

• 2000 ANSI lumens / 600:1 Constrast Ratio
• LCD Display
• Single speaker, Speaker Included / 3 Years Warranty

Price: $649.00 at pcconnection.com

Future-ready video connections
HDTV owners will appreciate the receiver’s 1080p-compatible HDMI switching. It lets you connect two high-definition sources — like a video game console and high-def disc player — and switch between them easily, while maintaining pristine picture quality for both. If you don’t have an HD-ready TV yet, don’t worry — an array of video outputs lets you choose the right connection for your set.

PRICE: $954.00 at onecall.com

Features

DLP projection: Because DLP is up to 1000x faster than other display technologies, it produces quick, clear motion making it the best choice for sports. Also, it is immune to image retention (burn-in) because it is based on mirrors.

Full HD 1080p resolution: See all of your programming in the highest resolution currently possible. Many Microdisplay, LCD and Plasma sets are only able to display 1280 x 720 pixels. When showing 1080i content (1920 x 1080), these sets will lower the resolution. Not with a 1080p set. This never throws any resolution away.

Slim depth: Projection TVs don’t need to be deep and bulky. This set is only 11.5" deep so that it will fit on almost any table, or get the wall unit and get rid of the table, too. This fits where others won’t.

Cinema Smooth™ Light Engine: Samsung has been building rear projection DLP sets longer than any other manufacturer. The light engine has been refined to produce a crystal-clear image with a high 10,000:1 contrast ratio.

NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuners: Receive free digital broadcasts, including HD, through an over the air antenna. QAM allows you to receive unscrambled HD from your cable provider without a set top box.

Game Mode: Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality are optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.

3 HDMI inputs: HDMI is the best digital connection for today’s High Definition sources. Samsung gives you 3 of these inputs so that you can always take advantage of the best signal.

Price  $1299.99 circuitcity.com

Product Features

• Lightweight and compact
• Easy connectivity
• Complete mobility
• Clarity from any angle
• DLP technology

Technical Details

• Display Device: 0.55" DMD
• Screen Format: 4:3
• Color: Black
• Power Input: DC 14V 3.5A
• Brightness: 1300 LUX (50 ANSI Lumens)
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
• Resolution: 800 x 600
• Scan System: Progressive
• Multi Format: 4:3/16:9
• Plug and Play: DDC Support
• Picture Mode: Dynamic/Standard/Movie/Custom
• Continuous Operation: Less than 2.5 hours

  Price:$746.87 at amazon

Source Engadget

Source akihabaranews

Learn more about HDTV.

Product Features

• Built-In HDTV Tuner: Add HD-capable antenna to receive over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming.
• 42" measured diagonally
• 1080p display provides the highest quality progressive-scan picture possible from a high-definition source

• 16:9 aspect ratio with enhanced, movie, game and sports viewing modes; 3:2 inverse pulldown for accurate reproduction of film-based sources
• Auto source detection and switching technology lets you switch to other HD components simply by switching 1 of them on
• 3D adaptive comb filter for stunning picture detail and color quality
• De-interlacing and video processing corrects vibration, cutoff, and other video processing artifacts to enhance picture quality
• Other image enhancement technologies include 3 user-adjustable color temperature settings and 3D noise reduction
• Wide 176° horizontal and vertical viewing angles help make every seat the best in the house
• Superfast 8 ms response time
• 2 down-firing 10-watt speakers with 10-watt subwoofer and user-adjustable 5 band equalizer are ideal for TV, movies and gaming
• Slim 5-1/2" housing for easy wall mounting; 75mm x 75mm and 100mm x 100mm VESA-compliant
• Progressive scanning maximizes the picture quality of progressive-scan DVD players, set-top boxes and digital video recorders
• 4 HDMI inputs provide an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest-quality connection and they support copy-protected HD broadcast content
• Inputs: 1 S-video, 2 component video, 4 HDMI, 4 audio, 1 D-sub (VGA), 1 PC audio, 1 RF
• Outputs: 1 audio, 1 optical digital audio
• V-Chip parental controls keep children from being exposed to undesirable material
• SpineDesign provides easy cable access for improved cable management
• What’s in the box: 42" LCD HDTV, stand, remote, AA batteries, AC power cord

Price: $989.99 at bestbuy.com

Since last week, byd:Sign Japan offers a 42” LCD Full HD TV featuring 4 HDMI ports, with a brightness of 900 cd/m2, SRS Surround and Digital TV Tuner for just 930 EUR… That is indeed amazingly cheap…

Source akihabaranews

Vizio recently announced that it is running a sale on some of its HDTVs in North America on Black Friday, offering discounts of up to $300 on select models. Costco will be selling the VP50, a 50-inch plasma HDTV, for $999, while the GV52LF, a 52-inch 1080p-capable model, will be featured at Sam’s Club for $1889. Circuit City will have the VX20L available for $199m, and Sears will be offering the GV42LF 1080p LCD for $999. The sales on the first three models are valid tomorrow only, while Circuit City and Sears are running their discounts on November 24th, and December 7th – 8th respectively.

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Source Engadget

The HLT generation of Samsung DLP HDTVs are capable of displaying future 3D games, movies, and other programming via 3D compatible glasses and hardware.

Samsung’s Cinema Smooth light engine create’s images with a smoother, more film-like appearance.

Cinema Smooth Light Engine
Samsung is the worldwide leader in creating light engines that harness DLP HDTV technology from Texas Instruments. Samsung’s Cinema Smooth light engine brings together the right optics, electronic circuitry and replaceable light source to create a brilliant picture that’s more lifelike and much closer to film. Now in its sixth year of evolution, Samsung’s Cinema Smooth light engine delivers crisp, 1080p High Definition resolution with high contrast and brightness, defined edges and sharp detail.

Next Generation DLP Chips from Texas Instruments
Samsung employs a Texas Instruments DLP chip that is comprised of millions of microscopic mirrors. The DLP chip is faster than any other HDTV technology, with the mirrors switching on & off 15,000 times a second to deliver a razor-sharp picture for fast moving images. When combined with Samsung’s new Cinema Smooth light engine, the result is a crisp, bright picture with deep, rich colors that’s closer to film.

SRS TruSurround Samsung HDTVs are equipped with the best that technology can offer in sound quality. Even when viewing regular broadcasts, Samsung’s two speaker surround sound makes you feel as if the theater has been brought to your living room.

Price: $1,499.99 at amazon

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With the Onkyo A-9555 integrated digital amplifier, sound quality takes precedence over all else. By using Onkyo’s exclusive Vector Linear(VL) Digital technology to remove any spike noise before it introduces errors into the inversion timing, it is possible to get a highly accurate analog-to-digital conversion. At the heart of the A-9555 is a Pure Stream Power Supply?essentially a large power transformer?that ensures that you always have the on-demand power for the clarity and detail of a range of musical genres. By integrating the fundamentals of audio amplification with the potential of digital amplification, the A-9555 is a revelation in superior audio reproduction.

Features

• Exclusive Vector Linear (VL) Digital technology /Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry / Pure Stream Power Supply / All discrete output stage circuitry / Low-impedance, thick bus plate
• Audiophile-grade capacitor / Precision motor-driven volume control / Tone control (Bass, Treble, Loudness On/Off) / Pure direct mode / Discrete phono equalizer circuitry
• 6 audio inputs and 2 outputs / Phono input / High-rigidity, anti-resonant chassis / Aluminum volume and selector knobs / Speaker A/B posts / Banana plug-compatible speaker posts / Headphone jack / Heavy-duty power cord (inlet type) / Compatible with Remote Interactive Dock for the iPod / RI (Remote Interactive) remote control
• AMPLIFIER SECTION – Power Output 85 W/Ch (8 ohms, 0.5 %, FTC) / Dynamic Power 230 W + 230 W (3 ohms, Front) 200 W + 200 W (4 ohms, Front) / 120 W + 120 W (8 ohms, Front)
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % / Damping Factor 25 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ohms) / Input Sensitivity and Impedance – Phono MM 2.5 mV/50 k-ohms / CD 200 mV/50 k-ohms

Technical Details

• Output Wattage: 200
• audio_output_mode: Stereo
• Audio Output Type: None
• component_type: Amplifier
• remote_control_description: Universal remote control
• Width: 17.1 inches
• Height: 5.8 inches
• Depth: 17 inches
• Weight: 28.7 pounds

Price:$499.99 at amazon

Features

• DLP projector (compatible with HDTV/SDTV formats; digital TV reception requires a separate HDTV tuner)
• Widescreen 16 – 9 native aspect ratio (can also display 4 – 3 material)
• Texas Instruments DarkChip2 DLP chip (854 x 480 pixels)
• Pixelworks DNX 10-bit video processing
• Contrast ratio – 2000 – 1

Compare price at shop.resellerratings

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When it comes to high-definition TV the pinnacle of performance is achieved by using 1920 x 1080 display panels. And BRAVIA V-Series televisions have them. Full HD 1920 x 1080 panel resolution with over 2 million pixels8 (more than twice that of 720p HDTV) is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that can be delivered by our cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray disc player. And working with BRAVIA Engine EX everything from standard definition and high definition is upconverted to 1080p6 for a picture so real it’s like you’re actually there.

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Price:$1,618.08 FREE SHIPPING at amazon

Price $999.99 at newegg

Envision this afternoon fought to lower the barrier for entry into HDTVs with the L32W661, a 32-inch display geared towards students and others who might not have the space or money for larger screens. It should ship for $649 but will be one of the few in its class to offer meaningful input and image quality; in contrast to the earlier W698, the W661 brings dual HDMI inputs that gives users space for an HD DVD player or a PlayStation 3 without disrupting their main TV link. Envision also musters a 1,200:1 static contrast ratio and a 178-degree horizontal viewing angle that prevents color shifts for multiple viewers.

Also part of the design are a 16-watt stereo speaker set with an SPDIF interface, dual component and single VGA inputs, and the by now mandatory ATSC and ClearQAM HD tuners to pick up unencrypted HDTV broadcasts without a separate cable box. Envision says the set should be available now, though has not said whether it will drop the similarly-priced W698 from shelves.

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Prepare for the clearest, brightest LCD picture with Samsung’s LN-T4065F. Full 1080p resolution from the LN-T4065F has color-saturated picture boasted by a 15000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, displaying rich blacks and capturing subtle nuances. A fast 8ms response time ensures smooth, lifelike motion. SRS TruSurround XT Sound from hidden side speakers is enhanced by the premium audio sound of 2.2 channel dome speakers. Enjoy connectivity with all your other digital devices with 3 HDMI ports and a full complement of inputs. With HDMI-CEC connection, peripheral devices such as DVD player can be controlled by TV remote control. High-resolution pixel density with built-in image scaler handles inputs from a variety of digital and analog sources. 178 degrees viewing angle improves viewing angle, contrast, and brightness to provide an even better picture. Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM) Fast 8ms response time V-Chip System Picture-in-Picture Super clear panel Watts per channel – 10W x 2 SRS TruSurround XT Hidden side speakers Sound leveler Premium Audio with dedicated low-range speakers Hidden side built-in speakers with 10 Watts x 2 Audio Power HDMI-CEC allows you to control any HDMI peripheral on the HDMI network connected to the TV Ports – 3 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3 (2 rear/1 side), 2 Component video inputs, 2 S-video inputs (1 side/1 rear), Side and Rear A/V inputs, PC input, USB 2.0, RF antenna inputs and Swivel stand Dimensions – 41.0 x 24.2 x 3.4 inch without stand / 41.0 x 26.4 x 11.4 inches with stand Weight – 41.7 pounds without stand / 48.9 pounds with stand.

Price: $1,520.97 at amazon

Advanced entertainment! With an integrated tuner to display HDTV broadcast and unscrambled cable HD programs, the high brightness widescreen 37MF231D delivers razor-sharp images, fast response times, digital connectors and smart AV presets.

Philips Outlet offers on the factory-refurbished Magnavox 37″ Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 37MF231D/37, for $699.99. Coupon code “37MAG-0907″ cuts it to $579.99. With free shipping, that’s $50 off our last mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this HDTV. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500 cd/m2 brightness, 1200:1 contrast ratio, NTSC and ATSC tuners, and HDMI, component, S-Video, and RCA video inputs. A 90-day Philips warranty applies.

Deal ends September 26 at dealmac

Audiovox Electronics FPE2607DV is a perfect size for use in small living rooms, bedrooms and offices. This 26″ HD flat panel TV with built-in DVD makes it easy for you to watch your favorite movie, broadcast, cable and satellite programs, or play your favorite video games in any room in the house. This unit is VESA wall mount compatible or can be used on its stand. The FPE2607DV features Faroudja’s Emmy award-winning DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) technology, which helps to eliminate the jagginess found in non-HD video content. Faroudjas unique DCDi algorithm identifies all the moving edges in a scene and adjusts the angle of interpolation at each pixel so that the interpolation always follows the edge instead of crossing it, eliminating staircasing or jagged edge artifacts.

It also features a 16:9 aspect ratio that enables you to watch widescreen, high-definition programming (1080i/720p/480p/480i) when connected to an optional receiver or cable/satellite set-top box via the component video inputs. You can also use this set as a PC monitor via the VGA connection. In addition to playing standard DVD movie and CD audio discs, it’s also compatible with playing DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs. Other features include built-in ATSC tuner, Faroudja DCDi inside, removable tilt stand, progressive scan, closed captioning, V-chip parental controls, HDMI input, SRS surround sound, pull down 3:2 & 2:2 Pull-Down with Motion Compensation. Remote Control Included.

Price: $699.99 at Amazon

Samsung’s HL-R5688W is a cable-ready, HDTV-ready TV monitor that makes a fine centerpiece to any home entertainment system. The TV is based on DLP technology, the same kind used in the sharpest digital theaters. The powerful light engine brings you more vibrant colors and lighting than you’ve ever seen outside of real life, while preventing burn-ins, screen-aging, color-shifting and other common digital TV issues. The groundbreaking Digital Natural Image engine(DNIe) creates true-to-life colors and ultra-sharp contrast while removing digital artifacting. The HDMI connections offer audio & video transmission through a single digital connection, while Anynet lets you link up to your PCs with a minimum of trouble. The TV comes with built-in 30 watt audio, to enhance your viewing experience with stronger, crisper sound.

The Samsung HL-R5688W 56″ DLP HD-Ready Projection TV is an upgraded and more expensive version of the Samsung HL-R5067W 50 DLP HD-Ready Projection TV.Still a magnificent TV set, the HL-R5688W is 56″ and, as opposed to the HL-R5067W which runs on a 720p light engine, this one runs on a 1080p engine. It also includes a built-in stand.

Features:

* Built-in High Definition ATSC Digital tuner, 181-channel NTSC tuner, and Digital Cable Ready
* Includes 3 composite inputs, 3 SVHS/S-Video, 2 component, 1xDVI, 1xHDMI, 1xPC (D-Sub), 2xFirewire Ports, 1xMonitor, and 2xRF inputs
* Two stereo speakers x 15 watts each
* Dimensions 52.4 x 15.3 x 37.9 inches (Width x Height x Depth)

Price $1,695.00 at : Beststopplasma

This model can receive conventional analog channels (NTSC), as well as the new digital channels (ATSC), including over-the-air HDTV broadcasts and unscrambled digital cable channels, where available. Two HDMI inputs and a variety of other inputs make it simple to connect DVD players, satellite TV receivers, and surround-sound systems. The jet black finish blends into the background whenever the lights are dimmed for your favorite programs.

Key Features & Benefits:

3.9 inches deep and includes detachable stand
Mounts on a wall with an optional VESA-compatible 200 x 200 mm kit (sold separately)

Price : $624.00 at Walmart

]]> http://www.tvsreview.com/buying-guide/sanyo-32-lcd-hdtv-with-digital-tuner-dp32647/feed/ 0 http://www.tvsreview.com/buying-guide/best-buy-olevia-227v-lcd-hdtv-27/ http://www.tvsreview.com/buying-guide/best-buy-olevia-227v-lcd-hdtv-27/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:51:04 +0000 vwmadm http://www.tvsreview.com/buying-guide/best-buy-olevia-227v-lcd-hdtv-27/ Olevia 227V LCD HDTV – 27″, 1366×768, 720p Native, 8ms

High contrast ratios and fast response times, mean rapid-action viewing such as sporting events or adventure films is displayed with super clarity and truly come alive! With a super-wide 178-degree viewing angle, images look spectacular wherever you are seated. Perfect for home or office viewing These LCD HDTVs also excel as computer displays with support for TV resolutions up to 1080i, and PC resolutions up to 1360 x 768 through HDMI and VGA.

Olevia’s surround sound audio processor creates an awesome listening environment while watching TV, movies or playing games. RS-232 control enables you to connect your Olevia HDTV to a home entertainment system. Once you see the new Olevia, you’ll agree that you’ve never seen HDTV like this!

Price: $399.99 at : Tigerdirect

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To mark the HD DVD launch of The Complete Matrix Trilogy, Warner Home Video and Toshiba have teamed up with HMV to host a special event at its flagship store on Oxford Street from 8am on Monday 10th September 2007.

The first 150 fans who buy The Complete Matrix Trilogy HD box-set will each receive a Toshiba HD-E1 HD DVD player completely free of charge.

Read Full Story at : Pocket-lint

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The Xbox 360 features three symmetrical cores running at 3.2GHz each, and a custom 500MHz ATI graphics processor for a movie-like experience.

The Premium System: The Xbox360 Premium System includes everything you need for the ultimate gaming experience. The Premium system includes the Xbox 360 console, 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, headset, component HD AV cable, Ethernet cable and Xbox Live Silver.

Go wireless: The built-in wireless receiver offers precision gameplay from wireless controllers.

Xbox Gamer Guide:The Xbox Gamer Guide is an entertainment gateway that instantly connects you to your games, friends, music, movies and downloadable content.

Save your games: Storage options include a20GB hard drive and Memory Units (not included) for taking your games on the go.

Not just for gaming: With the Xbox 360 you can watch DVD movies in progressive scan, or connect to portable music players and digital cameras for a true multi-media experience.

Personalized: The interchangeable faceplate and personalized menus allow you to truly make the Xbox 360 your own.

Price $349.99 at : circuitcity

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Samsung’s 56″ Widescreen DLPTV delivers an astounding HDTV experience.Samsung, the recognized leader in DLP technology,created the breakthrough Cinema Smooth light engine that produces razor-sharp pictures in720p. The natural, vivid colors of Samsung’s HL-T5675S are achieved through our advanced Brilliant Color technology with a faster colorwheel With its new slim depth and piano black cabinet, fitting this set into your design has never been easier.The HLT generation of Samsung DLP HDTVs are capable of displaying future 3D games, movies, and other programming via 3D compatible glasses and hardware.

Cinema Smooth Light Engine
Samsung is the worldwide leader in creating light engines that harness DLP HDTV technology from Texas Instruments. Samsung’s Cinema Smooth light engine brings together the right optics, electronic circuitry and replaceable light source to create a brilliant picture that’s more lifelike and much closer to film. Now in its sixth year of evolution, Samsung’s Cinema Smooth light engine delivers crisp, 1080p High Definition resolution with high contrast and brightness, defined edges and sharp detail.

Next Generation DLP Chips from Texas Instruments
Samsung employs a Texas Instruments DLP chip that is comprised of millions of microscopic mirrors. The DLP chip is faster than any other HDTV technology, with the mirrors switching on & off 15,000 times a second to deliver a razor-sharp picture for fast moving images. When combined with Samsung’s new Cinema Smooth light engine, the result is a crisp, bright picture with deep, rich colors that’s closer to film.

SRS TruSurround
Samsung HDTVs are equipped with the best that technology can offer in sound quality. Even when viewing regular broadcasts, Samsung’s two speaker surround sound makes you feel as if the theater has been brought to your living room.

Price: $989.98 at

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Besides playback of HD DVDs and regular DVD discs, Toshiba’s HD-A20 also supports playback of DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. Playback of MP3 and WMA audio files is not supported.

Connections
The HD-A20 offers a host of connections in the jack pack including:

* composite Video
* S-Video
* Component Video
* HDMI
* 2 Channel Analogue Audio output
* Digital Optical Audio Out
* Ethernet (10/100BASE)
* 2 Extension Terminals

Price: $329.99 at

]]> http://www.tvsreview.com/buying-guide/toshiba-hd-a20-1080p-hd-dvd-player/feed/ 0 http://www.tvsreview.com/buying-guide/consumer-reports-verdict-on-plasmalcd-reliabilty/ http://www.tvsreview.com/buying-guide/consumer-reports-verdict-on-plasmalcd-reliabilty/#comments Sun, 15 Oct 2006 01:30:11 +0000 vwmadm http://www.tvsreview.com/buying-guide/consumer-reports-verdict-on-plasmalcd-reliabilty/ The consumer watchdog has released it’s result on the reliability of plasma, lcd and projection tv and has said that plasma and lcd tv are as reliable as your CRT.

It stated that there are no repair issues during the first year or two of use for LCD TVs from major TV manufacturers – including JVC, Panasonic, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony and Toshiba. (Dell LCD sets have had higher than average repairs).

In plasma, there have been no repair issues for Fujitsu, Hitachi, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sony or Toshiba. Plasma tv from Philips and Vizio however, has been higher than average.

When it comes to rear projection tv, the results have not been so encouraging.

It stated that rear-projection TVs using CRTs have been much more repair-prone than conventional picture-tube sets, with double the rate of repairs for five-year-old sets. The repair rates for the four brands for Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Sony, and Toshiba are comparable.

With the exception of Toshiba’s DLP, rear-projection microdisplay TVs using LCD, DLP, or LCoS technology have been even more repair-prone than CRT-based rear-projection TVs during their first year of operation. JVC’s LCoS is one of the worst performing set in this category.

So, the results are now in. Which set do you have, and do you agree with this findings?

Consumer Report Website 

]]> http://www.tvsreview.com/buying-guide/consumer-reports-verdict-on-plasmalcd-reliabilty/feed/ 0 http://www.tvsreview.com/plasma/why-plasma/ http://www.tvsreview.com/plasma/why-plasma/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2006 06:42:05 +0000 vwmadm http://www.tvsreview.com/flat-panel/plasma/why-plasma/ Okay, today i just like to tell you why plasma tv is a great tv ( for those who have some money to burn )

1) Superb Picture
Plasma tv has more resolution, use no scan lines like normal tv that sits in your grandma’s kitchen and has the ability to show billions of color. So what you’ll see is stunnning real life picture quality right in your home.

2) It gives you a normal view
The wide design you find in plasma tv will match human eye’s natural field of view. So you will see all your movies, games or porn ( ehem!) as if it’s in front of you.

3) More enjoyment for more people
Plasma tv comes with flat screen and nearly 180% viewing angle. Thus, you don’t need to cram your couch with your dogs, girlfriend, grandma and your buddies while watching. Everyone can sit anywwhere in the room and still enjoy the view – without distortion or glare.

4) Saves you space
Hung in in the wall like a painting and enjoy superb tv that doesn’t consume your space. In fact it’s just like your decor.

5) Dual use
Some plasma can accept incoming pc signal and be a PC monitor for you.

That’s all folks. I can make the plusses grow but with all the technical jargon and stuff. However, I think this simple guide is enough for you to understand a little bit about plasma tv.

Okay, now go tell your girlfriend that you guys need a plasma. The 3 weeks rent can wait later ..

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