Picture in Picture
You can watch your favorite video or movie while working on a computer spreadsheet simultaneously. Work and play at the same time! Single Tuner Picture in PIcture allows you to view a seperate source while watching TV. It does not allow viewing of two TV shows at the same time.

15,000:1 Contrast Ratio
Two of the most important factors in overall picture quality contrast and brightness achieve new heights in these new plasma panels.

side AV Inputs
Convenient side S-Video composite AV inputs allow component connections without the need to access the back of the TV.

FilterBright Anti-Glare Filter
Samsung’s FilterBright anti-glare filterEnhances contrast ratio in bright rooms even in the daytime and improves overall brightness for clearer image details.

Natural True Color
Samsung plasma TVs can display natural true color with 18 bit processing. A new algorithm that adjusts color balance will let you enjoy the ‘as-is color’.

SRS TruSurround XT
Samsung 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 theatre has been brought to your living room.

Power Save
Provides 3 modes, one of which is auto save. In the event of ambient light change, the blue eye detects this change automatically and brightness will be adjusted to the most suitable level. This feature reduces power consumption by up to 25% compared to standard TVs.

Connections

* HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3): 3 (2 rear/1 side)
* Component video: 2 (Y, Pb, Pr)
* S-Video input: 1 side/1 rear
* A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear
* PC input (D-sub) 1 rear
* Headphone jack 1 side

Review By Reviews.cnet

Samsung’s FP-T5084 represents the company’s opening foray into the jungle of 1080p-resolution plasma, and it’s a solid first effort. Compared with the company’s earlier, less expensive HP-T5064, a lower-resolution 50-inch plasma, the FP-T5084 looks cooler and performs a bit better, although not cooler and better enough to earn a higher overall rating. You might expect the 1080p resolution to mean a sharper picture, but as with all 50-inch HDTVs we’ve tested, its benefits on the FP-T5084 are difficult to discern. That doesn’t prevent this plasma from competing well against the heavy-hitters in the category, including Panasonic and, to a lesser extent, Pioneer.

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Review By Products.howstuffworks

The FP-T5084 is Energy Star-compliant and reduces energy consumption up to 25 percent compared to other similar-sized plasma HDTVs. Part of this reduction comes from Samsung’s FilterBright technology, which deploys an antiglare filter to reduce (but unfortunately not eliminate) glare from outside light sources. Power consumption is further moderated by the FP-T5084′s power save mode. A blue eye in the front-bottom bezel reads the ambient light in your viewing room and adjusts the set to one of three brightness modes, which is more efficient for both viewing and energy consump.

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Review By Hdtvsreview

The FPT5084 is 1080p, meaning that it can display resolution up to 1920 x 1080. It does so while maintaining a good contrast ratio of 15,000:1 and a very bright screen. The astonishingly good brightness is achieved by the Ultra FilterBright which blocks the reflection on the screen caused by any source of light (sun, lamp etc). The quality of the picture is better than in some other plasmas, the cause of this is the DNIe technology which uses special algorithms to change and enhance the image before it is displayed on the screen (reduce noise, increase contrast), it results in an overall good image even for the standard TV.

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Review By Ezinearticles

The Samsung FPT5084 HDTV is sleek and visually pleasing. Samsung has placed the speakers (hidden) to the side of the 50 inch screen, as opposed to the bottom. This makes the panel shorter and wider, which, in turn, makes it easier on the eyes. The sides of the TV also consist of chrome colored strips, which curve towards the outside of the TV and conceal the hidden speakers. The top and bottom frame of the Samsung FPT5084 is thin for a plasma of 50 inches. The bottom panel includes Samsung’s logo and blue light. However, this particular feature can be turned off.

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Review By Pcadvisor

You also get Samsung’s DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine), which combines noise reduction, colour enhancement, and motion processing to make pictures look sharper. With DNIe enabled, images did look a bit sharper, brighter, and more colour-saturated – unnaturally so, we thought. In the Blu-ray version of Phantom of the Opera, we preferred the TV’s presets, such as the default Standard and Movie modes.

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Review By Pcworld

The FP-T5084 offers a slew of adjustable settings, including RGB gain and offset controls in the White Balance section of the OSD menu (for fine color temperature controls), and separate pink, green, blue, and white settings in My Color Control. You also get Samsung’s DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine), which combines noise reduction, color enhancement, and motion processing to make pictures look sharper. With DNIe enabled, images did look a bit sharper, brighter, and more color-saturated–unnaturally so, I thought. In the Blu-ray version of Phantom of the Opera, I preferred the TV’s presets, such as the default Standard and Movie modes.

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* DVD ROM, DVD +/-R/RW, CD-R/RW, CD, MP3, DIVX(R) and JPEG Compatible
* HDMI 1.3 Output
* Component, S-Video, Composite Video Outputs
* Scales Output to 720p, 1080i 1080p via HDMI
* Profile 1.1

Review By Hometheater.about

The BDP-5003 is Sherwood’s first venture into Blu-ray Disc player territory. Features of the BDP-5003 include playback of Blu-ray Discs at full 1080p resolution, bitstream output for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD via its HDMI 1.3a output, and playback compatibility with standard DVDs, most recordable DVD formats, CDs, and CD-Rs/RWs. Another bonus is that standard DVDs are upscaled up to 1080p via the HDMI output. The BDP-5003 adheres to Profile 1.1 (Bonus View) specifications, but does not have an Ethernet connection or provisions to add memory capacity that is required for Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) upgradability.

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Review By Hometheaterreview

The BDP-5003 is an attractive piece of kit, though it bears a striking resemblance to some Samsung Blu-ray players currently out there today. Measuring in at roughly the same size and shape as most other players, notably the Sony BDP-S350, the BDP-5003 looks more upscale than its asking price, though when you pick it up and/or use the remote, it’s evident that this is a budget player. The front panel is smooth, almost mirror-like, with a few key manual controls like play, stop, chapter skip and open. All of these glow a pale blue, which is pleasing to the eye and allow the controls and small display window to be read from quite an impressive distance.

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Review By Pcworld

The player is reasonably responsive, loading a Blu-ray disc in a decent but unexceptional 76 seconds. It could pause the playback almost immediately–as good or better than most–and we saw only a very slight lag when skipping chapters.

The design of the BDP-5003 is fairly attractive–it’s glossy black, with physical buttons at the right, one each for Play, Stop, Previous Chapter, and Next Chapter. The on-screen menus, however, are far less attractive. Even worse, the menus are unintuitive: They offer no explanations, and an action that you’d expect to show you an option instead selects it.

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Review By Blurayreview

The design of this disc player is one that has style and it is very compact. That means it does not take up a lot of space. It will be able to fit in a smaller space in your home entertainment center. It also had front panel controls that have plenty of illumination. This disc player is different than some of the others on the market because their lights are blue. This helps them to be set apart from others, even if the room you are in is dark.

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Review By E-gear

Audio is where this player may fall short for some people. As mentioned previously, the only dedicated audio outputs are analog stereo and digital coaxial or optical. That means that if you want to hear either Dobly Tru HD or DTS-HD audio tracks you need to connect it via HDMI to a surround sound receiver that can decode those formats. If you’re fine with plain-Jane Dolby Digital or DTS, then the digital outputs will work too.

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Next-generation black reproduction has been achieved by improving the panel production process, incorporating the new Real Black Drive system (a pre-discharge control system), and raising the base illumination. Even in movie scenes where it is difficult to achieve a fine balance of light and dark, VIERA renders images just as the director intended.

VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable. VIERA Link performance has been further enhanced with LUMIX digital camera connection. By connecting a new LUMIX camera that has an HDMI output terminal to VIERA, you can use the VIERA remote to control the playback of images stored on the camera.

It´s easy to view photo images with the SD Memory Card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD Memory Card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects.

Features

* Screen size 37″:HD Ready Plasma TV:Tuner Type:Analogue with Freeview
* V Audio Surround Sound System:Smartext with EPG:
* 24fps Compatible:Scan:100Hz:Picture resolution 1024×768
* Contrast Ratio 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast (Native 20,000:1):
* Hd Connection:Hdmi x3:2 Scart Sockets:Component RGB:Dimensions (Wxhxd)929 x 639 x 334 Mm:Weight:24kg

Review By Txp37x10

The Panasonic Viera TX P37X10 delivers outstanding picture quality, as you would expect from Panasonic, who are a market leader when it comes to plasma screen technology. The TX-P37X10 is equipped with cutting edge 100Hz Double Speed Progressive Scan, giving outstanding colour reproduction, razor sharp images and super smooth motion so you can watch your high definition movies the way they were meant to be seen! In addition to fantastic pictures, the TX P37X10 blasts out awesome sound using the Panasonic V-Audio sound system through 3 excellent onboard speakers.

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Review By Plasmatvreviews

This television comes with V Real4 engine and drivers to offer ultra clear images with optimum brightness and quality. The VIERA link is yet another cutting edge technolgoy incorporated in this screen. VIERA link provides you complete control over all the connected AV devices with a single universal remote control. This Television is packed with the latest sophisticated audio enhancements like V-Audio and V-Audio surround sound that provides high quality audio output with premium bass performance.

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Review By Trustedreviews

With all this in mind, and with more pressure than ever on Panasonic’s shoulders to fly the plasma flag, it’s perhaps a bit disappointing to discover that the first TV from the new line-up we’ve been sent isn’t one of the brand’s flagship models, but rather a model from the X10 range – a range that sits only one rung up from the very bottom of the latest Panasonic TV pile.

But before I get too deflated, the 37in TX-P37X10′s relatively low-end status means it might well turn out to be one of the brand’s most mass-market propositions. After all, we’ve already found it online for under £600 – a very aggressive price point for a hot-off-the-presses telly from a respected brand.

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Review By Amazon

Watching TV is about moving images rather than still images. A still image in high resolution looks brilliant on almost any HD TV, but when the images are moving, you can see a clear quality difference as many TVs have difficulties to display fast moving contents without motion blur.

All Panasonic plasma TVs are equipped with 100Hz technology. This superb technology doubles the output frame rate, meaning the gaps of time between image frames are lessened. The more frames inserted, the smoother the overall imaging will be for the human eye. The 100Hz technology is a major benefit to you as it aids in creating flicker-less moving images.

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With no TV tuner, one input, whether its a HDMI or scart, will need to be occupied solely with a set-top box.Connections include twin HDMI and component video inputs alongside three audio inputs and those that are assigned for composite and S-video.An RS-232C socket will please fans of home networks for connectivity to this type of system and there is also a connection for hooking up a PC.
HD sources look stunningly detailed. Colours are produced in a rich depth and realism that is almost unparalleled.Foe standard definition material, Fujitsu provides a Faroudja DCDi chip that gives a relatively clean result from upscaling footage to fit its larger resolution screen.

Although struggling to match HD footage for clarity, DVDs are displayed with some grain and noise.
That the speakers are an option for this system is a good indication that it is meant to form the centrepiece of a home cinema system. Standard sound is therefore limited to basic bass, treble, balance and loudness settings.Possibly for enthusiasts, a little tweaking and perseverence with setting produces one of the best high definition pictures around.

• Native Resolution of 1366 x 768
• 160° Wide Viewing Angle
• Slim and Lightweight
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• 1.07 Billion Colors
• 8 Picture Memory Modes
• 2 HDMI Digital Inputs
• AVM-II Digital Video Processor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• AVM Noise Reduction
• Advanced Color Management
• Picture Text Optimizer

Review By Cnet

The Fujitsu is quite an attractive looking beast with its (compulsory) piano-black finish and unusual glass stand. It’s a heavy unit though, that glass stand adds considerably to the already hefty 43kg. And while we’re on the topic, it’s an absolute bugger to attach as none of the screws seem to line up properly. But once set up, this plasma looks the business — even if the speakers do hang off the sides like the wingnuts on an eight year old.

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Review By Goodgearguide

To test the high definition capabilities of this unit we ran a number of tests in 720p and 1080i modes. To test gaming on the P50XHA58EB, we connected an Xbox 360 at 720p and ran Tony Hawk’s Project 8 and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2. The image quality was nothing short of incredible. There were no image noise or contrast problems and the level of detail was excellent. The unit handled motion well with no ghosting and fine details like dust particles were rendered without pixelation. At its default settings, there was a moderate level of over-sharpening but we were able to remove it with calibration.

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Review By Plasmatvreviews

AVM II video processor is one of the most powerful video processor used in the plasma domain, and Fujitsu claims that this processor is four times more powerful than most of the processors available which makes it an artful component in the Fujitsu displays. Ease of Installation is yet another important feature about this television that makes it popular among the masses. Pixel by Pixel processing is yet another noteworthy feature of this screen that helps to reduce burn-in and image lags. The burn-in reduction adds to the display life too. Pixel by Pixel processing and scaling helps to increase the picture clarity largely, and also helps to render highly detailed images.

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Review By Pcworld

Plasma panels rarely work flawlessly via PC connections and, with this consideration in mind, we ran tests using DisplayMate Video Edition. We expected some aberrations when testing the P50XHA58EB, but apart from some pixel fluctuations in the vertical resolution and moire tests, we found none. We ran the tests at a resolution of 1360×768 so these fluctuations were clearly a result of scaling that extra 6 lines of pixels required to reach the native resolution (1366×768). As such, this is hardly anything to worry about and won’t affect general PC use. The rest of the tests were delivered flawlessly and the desktop looked great with no over-sharpening on text or desktop icons. If you’re a media centre PC user, you’ll no doubt be happy with this model.

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Review By Techradar

Standard-def pictures are impressive (apart from some slightly orangey colours), but the main event – hi-def – is an absolute riot. The P50XHA58EBb’s major achievement is how clean and sharp images look.Watching Superman Returns on HD DVD, every detail – from backdrops to the actors themselves – is visible in incredible clarity and there’s no trace of irritating grain or dot crawl to detract from this high definition feast.

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Review By Pcauthority

We discovered that the Fujitsu 17CT was one of the better monitors in our colour and greyscale tests, which suggests that it is capable of good tonal gradation. This would make it appropriate for use with applications that require a good deal of tonal range. In our geometry and distortion tests, the 17CT performed reasonably well although in our sharpness and resolution tests it proved to be the poorest performer. Although the Fujitsu 17CT did not do so well in our subjective tests, this seems to be not much of a problem since the scores in this section were highly stratified.

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The Mitsubishi WD-73736′s huge 73-inch screen turns your home into a high-impact home theater. Image size approaches that of a two-piece projector system, but the WD-73736′s one-piece design and much brighter image make it a more practical choice for day-to-day viewing.The key to the WD-73736′s exceptionally accurate and vivid color is Mitsubishi’s 6-Color Processor. Instead of using only the red, green, and blue primaries to create all on-screen colors, this system analyzes the video signal and extracts the three secondary colors (cyan, yellow, magenta). Individually processing these six colors yields greater overall accuracy.

Mitsubishi’s DeepField Imager system maps the screen into 135 sectors, analyzes them in real time, and continuously adjusts brightness and contrast for optimum settings in all areas of the picture. You’ll see the improvement even in complex scenes containing both dark and bright areas.The WD-73736′s “jack pack” emphasizes high-def signals, with four 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs, including one located on the front panel to easily connect an HD video game console. This TV also features Mitsubishi’s NetCommand control system, which lets you operate almost any brand of cable or satellite TV set-top box, plus other components, using only the TV’s remote.

Display Specs

When you think about slim LCD HDTVs, think BRAVIA Z-Series. Slim black or silver bezels and thin profiles accent the elegant yet functional design, with performance that’s all Sony. 10-bit processing and 10-bit displays, x.v.Color technology and Deep Color render a wide color gamut and smooth color transitions. Motionflow 120Hz and 24p True Cinema provide smoother picture performance with unprocessed 24p film reproduction. Z-Series HDTVs include Sony’s innovative DMex technology which offers an expandable platform that “future-proofs” Sony HDTVs, ensuring they connect seamlessly not only with current Sony camcorders, computers, and digital cameras, but also to devices that haven’t even been invented yet. HDMI-CEC compatibility means you can control everything from one remote. They are DLNA compliant and offer Sony’s unique PhotoTV HD.

Features

The 46 inch Samsung LN46A650 LCD HDTV was the best seller till Samsung came up with their new 52 inch HDTV. From the year 2007 Samsung added a number of high end features to their 6 series HDTV models. The Samsung LN46A650 now is packed with features like spontaneous 4 milli second response time, excellent picture quality with a dynamic contrast ratio of 50,o00:1 and Transparent & Opaque Color bezel. Samsung LN46A650 makes use of natural black panel with anti glare shield to reduce reflection of external light which gives you a clear picture of even the minute details in the dark areas. Samsung also added side mounted USB port and four High Definition Multimedia Interface ports to this 46 inch LCD TV which means, now you can connect your camcorder, PC, digital cameras, portable players etc and view them on your LN46A650 HDTV. And there is high end game mode for all those love playing video games on HD TVs.

Features

* Touch of Color Bezel
* Full HD 1080p Resolution
* 120Hz Auto Motion Plus
* 4 HDMI Inputs
* Super Clear Panel

Review By Reviews.lcdtvbuyingguide

In addition to the upgraded features of the 550 series Samsung LCD Televisions the LN46A650 offers a considerable increase in feature set. Some of the upgrades include Samsung’s patented Touch of Color which adds a translucent red hue to the bezel framing of the LCD. “With the application of TOC design to the 6 and 7 HDTVs, Samsung is truly changing the look of TVs and introduces a visual appeal that will make it the centerpiece of any living room.” said Jonas Tannenbaum, vide president of Flat Panel Marketing at Samsung Elecronics America.

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Review By Home-theater-systems

The Samsung full HD 1080p “Super Clear Panel” is the key to the amazing images as you can have all the state-of-the-art electronics in the world but if you have a sub-standard LCD panel the image will do less than impress. They replaced the diffusion front found on traditional LCD HDTVs with a pitch black panel and a clear anti-glare shield. As a result blacks are blacker and colors much more vibrant and true-to-life. Source-faithful color reproduction is further enhanced by Samsung’s “Wide Color Enhancer” circuitry coupled with a “Cold Cathode Florescent” backlight.

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Review By Samsung

Your action-packed sports and movies have never looked this real. Auto Motion Plus 120 Hz technology virtually eliminates any motion blur and creates smooth transitions between frames. What’s the secret? Auto Motion Plus calculates the image between frames and inserts it, creating a non-repetitive transition from one to the next. The result is a clearer picture you have to see to believe.

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Review By Satellitetvguru

Samsung includes a remote that looks like most of its other ones with this 46” A650. Long, and with big buttons, it doesn’t really do anything wrong, with the exception of the wheel-button in the center, which replaces the directional buttons found on other Samsung remotes. Perhaps done in an attempt to differentiate the A650 series from its lesser brethren, the wheel rotates and can be used as a directional-pad, although that is not immediately obvious from first touch.

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Review By Netbusinessreview

Samsung has also incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV’s functionality. A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side), and the handy HDMICEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote. Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops.

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Review By Hdtvtutors

The LN 46A650 is incredibly light and thin, and we were easily able to mount it up in the room in no time at all and hide/clean up all the cords with a cheap little tubey thing we bought to keep it from looking like a dangling cord holder… the name of the mounting kit we used is slipping my mind right now, but it’s quite cheap, incredibly fast to setup and does an awesome job, I’ll double check the name of the mount when I get around to submitting my calibration / tweaking settings.

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Enjoy 720p high-definition video and a sleek ThinLine bezel with the 32CV510U 32-inch REGZA ThinLine 720p HD LCD TV with CineSpeed. The power of DynaLight Back-Light Control and PixelPure 4G video processing take your home theater to the next level, offering superior image quality and seamless transitions. DynaLight Back-Light Control utilizes advanced image processing to monitor the brightness of each video frame, and adjust the backlight intensity accordingly. This precision creates seamless transitions with deep blacks for increased detail and depth analysis.

PixelPure 4G takes advantage of both the internal 14-bit video processor and the 8-bit display panel to reach 4,096 levels of gradation, producing a smooth and natural picture. CineSpeed LCD panels have the 8ms or faster response speed necessary for cleaner high-action home theater images. A wide viewing angle ensures that you’ll have the best seat in the house. Gaming Mode enhances the gaming experience by providing quick response times for fast-moving video games. Video Scan Rate – 60 Hz Theater Wide Modes Color Temperature Control Color Master Color Control Native Mode Audio Speaker System SoundStrip Built-in TV Tuning NTSC/ATSC/QAM Auto Aspect Control Sleep Timer REGZA Link (HDMI-CEC) Gaming Mode Input Labeling Mute Picture Freeze Ports – 3x HDMI Digital Inputs (1 side), 2x ColorStream Component Video Inputs, Front A/V, Rear A/V, Rear S-Video, 1x PC Input, Fixed Analog Audio Output, and Dolby Digital Optical Output

Features

The TH-50PZ85U VIERA Plasma 50″ (49.9″ diagonal) TV from Panasonic can be the cornerstone of your home theater. This stylish screen features full 1080p resolution with an enhanced native contrast ratio of 30,000:1 for crisp, detailed imagery. With its 3 HDMI ports, this plasma screen is ready for all your HD gear with one-cable pure digital connections. The SD slot will allow for instant slideshows in widescreen of your favorite JPEGs. The TH-50PZ85U also features VIERA link HDAVI control of your other “HDAVI Control” equipped components when connected via HDMI. The anti-reflective filter allows for viewing in rooms with abundant ambient light. A special game mode is available for when using this plasma screen with your gaming system.

• 1080p HD Resolution for Crisp, Lifelike Details
The HD panel on your Panasonic TH-50PZ85U will display beautiful images without having to perform pixel conversion for the 1080p video signals processed by the video circuitry.

• EZ Sync HDAVI Control
EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control.

• GalleryPlayer
The integrated SD card slot can be used together with Panasonic’s GalleryPlayer to display your photos, as well as high definition art and photography on your HDTV.

• Deep Black and Bright White
The 30,000:1 contrast ratio doesn’t only provide excellent colors; it also enhances dark and light scenes by boosting the contrast level giving you crystal sharp clarity.

• HDTV Broadcasts
High-definition programming is received through the HDTV tuner and comes through with stunning clarity and crisp definition. Panasonic’s high pixel count enhances the HDTV-quality giving you fine details and smooth edges. The integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner will receive terrestrial and cable/satellite digital signals.

• HDMI the Future of One Cable
With HDMI technology you organize your home theater by removing the bundle of cables connecting audio and video. One cable carries both digital audio and video signals without losing any of the quality. The TH-50PZ85U has 3 HDMI inputs.

• Cinema Style
Theater-designed, width-to-height ratio makes this plasma display the closest thing to having an actual movie screen in your home.

• Anti-Glare Coating
The anti-glare coating reduces glare caused by light without compromising on color and clarity.

Review By Crutchfield

Panasonic deserves a lot of credit for continuing to improve plasma TV picture quality while simultaneously lowering prices. If you compared this TH-50PZ85U side by side to a 50″ plasma from a few years ago, you’d probably be quite surprised at the difference. These “PZ85″ models deliver high-impact images with velvety blacks and an ultra-high contrast ratio of 30,000:1. And that’s the “native” contrast ratio, which is a better indicator of real-world performance than the more common “dynamic” spec.

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Review By Vanns

With the VIERA TH50PZ85U plasma TV, Panasonic has achieved picture quality that’s sure to blow you away. The increased native contrast ratio of 30,000:1 ensures exceptionally rich blacks and stunning whites. An anti-reflective filter keeps unwanted reflections to a minimum. The result is arguably the most detailed plasma TV in the world. The TH50PZ85U includes a built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital tuner to receive standard definition, high definition, and digital cable content. The set includes 3 HDMI connections, which enables the transfer of high definition video and audio via a single cable. That means you can enjoy HD entertainment without the inconvenience of numerous tangled cables.

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Review By Amazon

The Panasonic’s Real Black system (a pre-discharge suppression system) and improved panel production processes combine to reproduce outstanding blacks with superb contrast. Each image is richly expressive, from bright scense, like scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Compare the image produced by conventional HDTV on the left to the Real Black image produced on the right.

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Review By Hometheatermag

The set displays sources up to 1080p/60p. Unlike Panasonic’s previous sets, it produces a viewable image with 1080p/24 program material. But it converts any 24-fps input to 60 fps, by adding 3:2 pulldown prior to display. Any Blu-ray player does the same thing when you select 1080p rather than 1080p/24. (Most movies on Blu-ray Discs are 24 fps.) Whether the conversion happens in the set or in the player, it defeats the benefit of 24-fps sources (which can subtly smooth motion by eliminating the judder inherent in 3:2 pulldown).

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The ultimate interactive experience is here. The SAMSUNG BD-P2500 is BD-Live 2.0 Ready so you can enjoy special interactive features, download extra content from the internet and more. You’ll also enjoy bold color and crisp details with full 1080p resolution. Movie night just got even more exciting – with the highest-quality audio and an incredible picture.

Netflix instant streaming ready
Are you a Netflix member? You no longer have to wait by the mailbox to satisfy your flix fix. Instantly stream from a selection of over 12,000 (and growing) movies and TV shows. The number of titles you can stream per month depends on which Netflix subscription plan you choose.

HQV
Watch movies the way Hollywood shoots them. HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) technology matches the video processing power used in Hollywood’s post-production facilities to deliver the purest picture quality possible. Performing one trillion operations per second, HQV video processing elevates less-than-perfect video to a new level.

Firmware upgrades
Your new Samsung Blu-ray Disc™ player won’t be obsolete the moment you bring it home from the store. It’s equipped with an Ethernet connection so you can download the latest firmware upgrade and add new features. If your player needs more local storage to take advantage of these features, simply plug in a memory stick with at least 1GB of memory into the USB port.

BD-Live 2.0
Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc™ than what’s on it. BD-Live 2.0 lets studios future-proof their Blu-ray titles, so they can add content to BD-Live Ready discs even after they have been shipped. Simply connect your Blu-ray player to the Internet to download images, subtitles and more. Text-chat with friends during a movie, or play against others in online trivia games to unlock exclusive video content and earn discounts on other products. BD-Live Ready players can be upgraded to BD-Live 2.0 via a firmware update.

Blu-ray full HD playback
Digital imaging is made up of pixels. The more pixels in a picture, the clearer it is. With Blu-ray full HD (and 24 frames-per-second) playback, you get every single pixel out of a film possible. Experience vivid, crystal-clear visuals that are more natural, more realistic and simply stunning. You can drop in an old DVD and watch the picture get upconverted to near HD quality. Even your CDs will sound great, and you can also play MP3 and JPG files.

Review By Vanns

Blu-ray media offers a wide range of functions that foster the transition to HD including 1080p image quality, and lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The BDP2500 adds the new BD-Live function, which uses the Internet to further enhance your entertainment experience by allowing you to download additional content and share the information with other BD-Live users. And yes, your player is designed to stream Netflix movies. In the future, BD-Live will allow you to connect the BDP2500 to the Internet to download such data as images and subtitles, and to join in multi-player interactive games that are linked to bonus movie content contained in Blu-ray discs.

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Review By Reviews.cnet

Samsung seems addicted to glossy black designs and the BD-P2500 feeds the company’s beast. From head-on, the player looks strikingly minimalist. The left side is the busiest, with the Samsung logo in the upper left-hand corner, a disc tray with an open/close button to the right, and the power button in the lower corner. The right side of the player is almost completely blank, except for a black directional pad that subtly blends in with the unit. When you turn the power on, the playback controls become apparent on the directional pad–play, stop, chapter forward/backward–and the LCD screen in the center becomes visible. We liked the stylish look, but be warned, the glossy finish is prone to collect fingerprints.

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Review By Amazon

Providing a truly immersive HD home theater experience, Samsung’s BD-P2500 is capable of decoding the latest high-resolution digital multichannel audio soundtracks available. Out of the box, the player can output Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and dts as an uncompressed PCM signal, as a bitstream, or via the 7.1 analog outputs for cinematic sound that is comparable with the latest movie theaters. Additionally, dts-HD HR (High Resolution) decoding will become available with a firmware upgrade in the fall. The BD-P2500 will also pass these and dts-HD MA (Master Audio) as a bitstream output to a separate, external surround sound decoder.

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Review By Pcworld

The BD-P2500 also supports BD-Live for accessing supplemental disc content via the Web. This feature requires an ethernet connection as well as your own USB drive. Regrettably, this model’s USB port is inconveniently situated in the back, and it supports only BD-Live, not your own media files. Another point to grumble about: The BD-P2500 natively supports Dolby TrueHD (so your your amplifier doesn’t have to) but not DTS-HD Master Audio. That’s a surprising shortcoming for such a feature-laden, expensive player.

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Review By Bigpicturebigsound

The BD-P2500 adds advanced upconversion capabilities via its built-in best-of-breed Silicon Optix HQV processor, as well as support for Netflix movies on demand (requires a Netflix account and network connection). The BD-P2500 is one of the first devices on the market to support Netlix HD – high definition movies on demand (and it works – I just tried it myself last night!). The BD-P2500 also includes a multi-channel analog output for compatibility with older non-HDMI surround sound receivers.

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Review By Samsung

Digital imaging is made up of pixels. The more pixels in a picture, the clearer it is. With Blu-ray full HD (and 24 frames-per-second) playback, you get every single pixel out of a film possible. Experience vivid, crystal-clear visuals that are more natural, more realistic and simply stunning. You can drop in an old DVD and watch the picture get upconverted to near HD quality. Even your CDs will sound great, and you can also play MP3 and JPG files.

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A fully powered subwoofer, accentuated by four tower, a centre channel, and two satellite rear speakers, gives the HT-BD2 a rumbling 1,100 Watts of total output power to keep movie and audio fans satisfied all from a sleek and single component system that makes operating any function easy.

For a truly cinematic home theatre viewing experience, the HT-BD2′s Blu-ray player offers full compatibility with 24 movie frames per second playback. Since most movies are filmed at 24 frames per second, the HT-BD2 will be able to playback movies in their native format, significantly reducing unwanted artifacts.

Review By Cnet.com

Now that Blu-ray has officially triumphed over its HD-DVD rival, it’s only natural to begin seeing the HD disc format begin to become a bit more, well, standardised. Take the Samsung HT-BD2: it’s the first home-theatre-in-a-box (HITB) system in the world to feature a built-in Blu-ray player. It’s exactly the sort of gorgeously-styled system — curvy disc player, matching 7.1-channel kit — that’s dominated Samsung’s top-end home theatre line-up for the past years, except that this one plays Blu-ray in addition to DVDs and CDs.

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Review By Techradar

The simplicity in design extends to the rear, albeit not in a good way. There’s nary a socket left spare by the all-in-one’s own cabling and, certainly, there’s no video input in sight.

Two optical audio sockets allow you to feed its amp modules from external sources, such as a Sky/Virgin Media box and a games console, but you can forget about simplifying your life (and your set-up) by using the HT-BD2 as a video-switching device.

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Review By Vanns

With the Samsung HT-BD2ET’s Blu-ray Disc player at the heart of your new home theater, you experience audio and video without equal. Just as DVD eventually replaced VHS, Blu-ray Disc is now poised to replace DVD as the most advanced audio and video format available. By simply using a narrow blue-violet laser?—?as opposed to the wide red laser used by DVD?—?to read and record audio and video information, Blu-ray Disc is able to offer over five times the storage capacity of DVD. With this expanded storage capacity, Blu-ray Disc is able to deliver both full HD 1080p video and high definition 7.1-channel audio, all on the same disc. But wait, that’s not all.

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Review By Trustedreviews

With a Blu-ray player and full 7.1-channel sound system crammed into a single package, the HT-BD2 offers better value for money than its main competitor, the Panasonic SC-BT100. What’s more, its picture quality is superb and it looks gorgeous.

But our positive impressions are spoiled by the lacklustre movie sound quality and Profile 1.0 spec, which make the Profile 1.1 Panasonic seem more attractive, provided you can afford to fork out for the extra rears. But if you’re not fussed about picture-in-picture and simply want a good-value, hassle-free system with 7.1-channel sound from the box, then the Samsung is probably your best bet.

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Review By Homecinemachoice

This all-in-one is essentially for those who want to upgrade their entire home entertainment system to HD in one fell swoop, or newbies to experience full-surround home cinema for the first time. It offers integrated 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD decoding, and it can route out 1080p24 video for, theoretically, the smoothest, sharpest picture. There’s even a LAN/Ethernet port for automatic web-based updates and patches. In many ways it is ‘my first Blu-ray home theatre’ in one gigantic box, which is fine. But that’s not to say that it’s without limitations…

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The VIZIO Gallevia GV47LF features the most powerful and highest resolution in High Definition entertainment today. Capable of 1080P, and built with a fast response panel, enjoy sports, action movies, and your favorite television show in life like imagery and color. You may never go to the movie theater again.

Features

Mitsubishi is taking Color to a new level with x.v.Color(TM) support and its exclusive 6-Color Light Engine.(TM) x.v.Color is the new standard for HDTV and it enables 80% more color than standard HDTV! Mitsubishi 6 Color Light Engine(TM) processes and produces images with six different colors instead of the traditional three to display a wider range of colors, brighter colors and whiter whites. Additional color features such as Color 4D Noise Reduction, PerfectColor(TM) and PerfecTint(TM) allow for additional advanced color processing and adjustment.

The result is breathtaking realism with vivid, yet natural Color Without Compromise. The 833 Series Diamond 57-inch 1080p DLP(R) HDTVs feature Mitsubishi unique TurboLight180(TM) lamp system and Plush1080p(R) processing for both unsurpassed detail in over 2 million pixels and for bright, vibrant images. Mitsubishi Smooth120Hz(TM) minimizes motion blur especially in fast moving action scenes. The Diamond stunning High Definition picture is further enhanced by its sleek and modern look finished in black pearl.

Mitsubishi compact, simple design provides more picture with less frame. With 1080p and a compact cabinet, get a larger screen and sit closer than ever before! Go ahead and get into the action, immerse yourself…Mitsubishi leads the industry with 3 rear HDMI(TM) 1.3 inputs and 2 rear component inputs for maximum HD connectivity. Both a front HDMI(TM) 1.3 input and a Front Component Video Input allow you to easily connect your favorite HD game system. Additionally, a FireWire(R) interface and a USB Input for up to 5 Mega Pixel pictures connect you to more HD components than ever before. And Mitsubishi Easy Connect(TM) along with NetCommand(R) make set-up and single remote operation of all your AV components so easy.

Features

SAMSUNG Series 4 Plasma TV incorporates beautiful design with cutting edge technology on giant size screens for the ultimate flat panel experience. Plasma TV is the perfect choice for sports lovers espcically now with SAMSUNG’s new Sports Mode the TV is optimised for the colourful fast moving images typical of sporting action. Filterbright is a patented, two-way daylight filter that absorbs external light as it approaches the plasma screen and transmits internal light clearly increasing the contrast levels and preventing unwanted reflection. The Series 4 Plasma comes equipped with 3 HDMI connections ensuring you can link all your HD devices to your Plasma TV.

Premium picture quality is within reach with the 42XV545U. PixelPure 4G digital video processing and ClearFrame 120Hz frame rate technology produce a cleaner picture that is great for high-speed action. Combined with the rich and vibrant colors supported by ColorBurst and the deep blacks that are made possible by DynaLight, this set is a powerhouse home theater addition. With Full HD, there’s no need to scale down a 1080 signal. With twice the pixel resolution of 720p HD models, Full HD creates the pinnacle in picture quality. Deep Color SRT super resolution technology AutoView ColorBurst WCG CCFL 10-Bit LCD Panel TheaterWide Modes Color Temperature Control Game Mode Native Mode (Good for Gaming and Movies) ColorMaster 4 Item Universal Remote Control Auto Aspect Control Sleep Timer Channel…

Specifications

The DVDO EDGE is an affordable high quality video processor and A/V hub that converts standard definition, high definition and PC signals from up to ten sources (including six HDMI) to any HDTV resolution up to 1080p. EDGE has a very intuitive user interface which makes installation a breeze. EDGE has two HDMI outputs, one with audio and video and one with audio only to facilitate connections to an HDMI/DVI equipped display and HDMI AV Receiver. An optical audio output is available for older AV Receivers. A backlit universal remote control with a luxurious “soft-touch” finish is also included.

Features

Introducing the largest LCD1080p HDTV from Westinghouse Digital-TX-52F480S. This magnificent 52-inch 1080p LCD TV will re-define your idea of home entertainment; developed to ensure an unforgettable HDTV experience this LCD TV will not disappoint. Offering 1080p resolution out of all HD inputs (including component), an astounding four (4) HDMI inputs – accept a 1080p/24Hz signal and an integrated ATSC, NTSC and ClearQAM tuner. This display is not only an engineering marvel but designed with class and sophistication; featuring subtle curves and a thin 6.2-inch housing this display is encased in a piano black bezel. Enjoy Blu-ray or HD DVD movie, gaming on a PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii, or watching your favorite HD TV show.

1080Pure
1080p resolution out of all HD inputs, including component

Autosource
Automatic source detection and switching. Now easily switch from watching your favorite Blu-ray™ movie to playing a game on your Xbox 360™, just turn on the source you are currently using and the TV will automatically switch to that input.

Sound Experience
Built-in 5 ban equalizer to customize and optimize the sound quality to match any viewing experience- movies, sports, music.

Energy Saving Mode
Westinghouse Digital LCD TVs have a power option called “E.Saver” or “Energy Saving” mode. With this option, when the TV goes to standby or off, the power consumption will be below 1W. **Please note that if you use this option it will take approximately 10 seconds for your screen to come up from off or sleep mode.

Advanced Video Adjustments
Preset and custom video modes for exceptional viewing experience. Choose optimal settings for viewing movies, gaming, sports or create your own viewing modes.

Design Excellence
Westinghouse Digital has once again delivered an exceptional line of LCD displays with class and sophistication. The new TX series features subtle curves, a thin 6.2 ” housing and a black piano gloss bezel with brushed titanium accents. These displays are amazingly thin for their size, giving you the option of mounting these displays on your wall. Combining style and functionality, the TX series is equipped with our innovative SpineDesign technology allowing for easy side access to all connections while still on the wall or shelf and Waterfall design- organized cable management system.

Review By Avrev.com

The TX-52F480S has the same generous input panel found on last year’s models. The four HDMI inputs, two component video inputs and one PC input all accept 1080p. Westinghouse puts a priority on convenience and ease of use. The side-facing input panels make it easier to connect your sources, the cable-management system makes it easier to hide the cables, and the AutoSource feature conveniently switches you to the right input when you power up a source. For the hi-def newbie, the Quick Install Matrix explains the different connection options.

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Review By Pcmag

Westinghouse positions the A/V ports on its TVs along the sides of a rectangular hump on the rear. Dubbed “SpineDesign,” this configuration ensures that the inputs remain accessible even if the set is wall-mounted. For a value-priced HDTV, the TX-52F480S also provides a generous assortment of 1080p-compatible video ports. These include four HDMI, two component video, and a VGA connection. The TV’s HDMI ports are also compatible with 1080p24 (24Hz) video input offered by some HD disc players.

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Review By Ultimateavmag

The TX-52F480S has all its connections, including four HDMI 1.2 inputs, on the sides of a central “spine” on the back. This makes it easy to route cables if the TV is mounted on the wall, but it also increases the depth of the cabinet to 6.2 inches. I assume HDMI 1.2 was implemented to cut costs, which doesn’t bother me at all, since there is no current commercial content that incorporates Deep Color or xvYCC, features exclusive to HDMI 1.3.

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Review By Pcworld

The Digital TX-52F480S’s remote control is middling. Westinghouse put the arrow buttons near the bottom, where they’re difficult to reach, and the commonly used Mute and Input buttons are tiny and inconveniently situated. In addition, the remote lacks backlighting and can’t be programmed. On a positive note, the remote has a Closed Caption button.

A bigger plus is the set’s Autosource feature: Turn on a DVD player or other A/V source that’s connected to the television, and Autosource automatically switches to it.

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Review By Hometheaterreview

The video menu does not include as many advanced adjustments as you will find in higher-end displays – things like gamma control and advanced color management to dial in individual colors. However, it does offer the important basics, like an adjustable backlight and five picture modes. A special calibration menu gives you access to basic picture controls (color, tint, etc.), de-interlacing and 3D comb filter options, and three preset color-temperature options. This menu also provides access to global red, green and blue controls to dial in a more accurate white balance. Aspect ratio options are limited to three, one of which will display 1080p signals with no overscan.

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Review By Wired.com

In fact, they’ve made a flippin’ sweet TV – one that looks as pin-up sexy when it’s off as it does when it’s on and pumping out 1080p high-def goodness. Flanked by a glossy black bezel and measuring a scant six inches thick (suck it, Kate Moss), the TX seriously classes up the place. And the beauty here is far from skin deep: Every image we peeped looked just about perfect, from high-def TV shows to Blu-ray movies. We did have to venture into the menus to tone down the green a smidge, but that was a 20-second surgery.

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The Sony KLV-40ZX1M is proudly introducing a new, revolutionary design, super-slim display measuring 9.9mm thin (less than 1/2 inch) and it weighs at about 26 pounds. This razor thin, high performance LCD Flat Panel HDTV packs full of advanced features – BRAVIA Engine, Motionflow 120Hz technology, Wide Color Gamut LED edge light, 10-bit processor/10-bit panel, 24p True Cinema capable. So take this super-slim masterpiece home and make it a centerpiece for your Home Theater system. 9.9 mm thin display with Full HD 1080p (about 0.4 inch) at its thinnest point

Introducing the new Pioneer PDP-5010FD KURO Plasma HDTV – promising an experience like never before. This revolutionary new KURO 1080p plasma is designed to bring sight and sound together in the most extraordinary, beautiful and amazing ways. The Pioneer PDP-5010FD features 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, deep intense black for unmatched contrast, a home gallery for viewing photos, TV Guide On Screen with DCR, four (4) independent HDMI inputs, anti-glare/reflective filter, and subwoofer output. If you’ve been reluctant to purchase an HDTV because you’re not convinced that the improved picture quality would make a difference in your life – think again.

The Pioneer PDP-5010FD offers brilliant performance the likes of which you’ve never encountered. In fact, Pioneer has earned “Highest Customer Satisfaction with HDTVs 50-inches to 65-inches” based on the inaugural JD Power and Associates 2007 Large Screen HDTV Usage and Satisfaction Study. Among eight television model lines examined, Pioneer’s high-def TVs ranked highest within the 50-inch to 65-inch screen size range. For brilliant picture quality that’s far beyond your expectations, select the revolutionary new Pioneer PDP-5010FD KURO Plasma HDTV. You’ll enjoy an experience like never before.
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Thanks to NEC’s build quality and reputation for reliability, along with all the technology and features of the rest of the PlasmaSync Digital Theater range, the 50XR6 is one further step up the ladder. Its impressive 50″ screen has style and innovation like the rest of the range, but it also has an awesome presence, which will fascinate and delight with captive, crisp and sharp images – to ignite the imagination!

Style, elegance and sophistication, the 50XR5 has it all – it sets the standards of luxurious modern living and is in harmony within any home – delivering unprecedented performance! Once you have experienced high precision images of superior quality, you’ll never settle for anything less as it becomes part of your lifestyle and controls your living space accordingly – it will inspire and stimulate your senses, but will also provide the accompaniment to any setting or context; whether as the focus or backdrop, or to inform or entertain, it is guaranteed to breathe life into your environment.

Features

Turn your home theater into the embodiment of cinema expression with the new TX series from Westinghouse Digital. Meet the TX-42F430S, a 42?1080p LCD HDTV – truly the perfect TV for all your entertainment needs. This LCD HDTV offers 1080Pure – 1080p resolution out of all HD inputs (including component), an astounding four (4) HDMI inputs, and an integrated ATSC/NTSC/ClearQAM tuner. This display is not only an engineering marvel but designed with class and sophistication; featuring subtle curves and a thin 5.5?housing this display has a deep onyx bezel with brushed titanium accents. Enjoy the latest Blu-ray or HD DVD?movie, gaming on a PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii, or watching your favorite HD TV show.

The Westinghouse TX-42F430S has three key features you rarely find on the same TV: an excellent picture, future-ready connections … and a bargain price. This set’s 1080p screen resolution is the highest available and is quickly becoming the high-definition standard. When 1080p is this affordable, there’s no reason to compromise with anything less.

Built-in tuners for over-the-air and cable TV signals
The built-in tuner receives both digital and analog over-the-air broadcasts from your local stations. You can keep enjoying non-digital programs the same as always until the nationwide switchover in 2009, but you’ll really be knocked out by the snow- and ghost-free images that digital broadcasts deliver. Cable TV subscribers can use this set’s “QAM” tuner to watch unscrambled cable channels.
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Plenty of inputs — with convenient auto source switching
Westinghouse’s back-panel jack pack provides easy side access to all connections while the TV remains on a wall or shelf. You’ll find 4 HDMI inputs and two component video inputs — all compatible with 1080p signals, so you’re ready for the future. Convenient automatic source detection and switching makes your A/V system easier to use. When you turn on a new component, the TV automatically switches to that input.

Review By Hometheaterreview

This 42-inch LCD has a 1920 x 1080 resolution and an 8-millisecond response time. The TX-42F430S has a generous input panel, with four HDMI inputs, two component video inputs, and a PC input, all of which accept 1080p. The HDMI inputs accept both 1080p/60 and 1080p/24. A single RF input provides access to the internal NTSC, ATSC, and ClearQAM tuners, and an electronic program guide is included. Picture-in-picture functionality is not offered. The AutoSource feature switches to the correct input when you power up a source.

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Review By Hdtv-news

As mentioned, the Westinghouse TX-42F430S was built as a stripped down, inexpensive model. However, its worth mentioning the its built-in speakers produced very good sound even when the volume was maxed out. Given that Westinghouse lowered our expectation with this model, this plus in performance can be considered as a bonus for consumers.

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Review By Hdtvmagazine

The audio is OK so if you are using the TV in a bedroom you are probably OK. If you want to use it as your main system, a Home Theater System is recommended. We felt the Menus were clean and easy to navigate although we did not like the remote control (when have we ever liked a manufacturer’s remote). The TV has a cool feature called Autosource. Autosource will automatically switch to a input when it becomes active. So say you are watching your TV via a Set top box and then you turn your DVD player on, the TV will switch to that input for you. It does make programming a remote a little easier but in our case it was a pain. With our Mac Mini always on there is no way to automatically switch to the Mini.

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Review By Pcworld

The remote control made navigating the menu and finding useful settings (such as image and sound adjustment) a breeze. The remote feels a cheaply made, as many remotes on low-price HDTVs do, and it sports a number of buttons that serve no discernible purpose. I did appreciate its dedicated buttons for quickly changing inputs, however.

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Review By Westinghousedigital

Westinghouse Digital has once again delivered an exceptional line of LCD displays with class and sophistication. The new TX series features subtle curves, a thin 5.5” housing and a deep onyx bezel with brushed titanium accents. These displays are amazingly thin for their size, giving you the option of mounting these displays on your wall. Combining style and functionality, the TX series is equipped with our innovative SpineDesign™ technology allowing for easy side access to all connections while still on the wall or shelf and Waterfall design- organized cable management system.

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The Insignia NS-BRDVD is a Profile 2.0 blu-ray player that offers HD images in 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats via HDMI, and also is capable of DVD upscaling. This is a low cost player manufactured by the Funai corporation which makes nearly half the DVD players sold in North America, and is rebranded by Magnavox for retail. Other brands selling this same basic player are Magnavox and Sylvania. It has built-in decoders for Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD, plus Dolby TrueHD. The player also has a Secure Digital media slot for viewing images stored on Secure media cards (SD cards). The player has 1 stereo, 1 digital optical and 1 digital coaxial audio output, plus 1 composite video, 1 component video, as well as 1 HDMI output.

Features

Get ready for HD Sony Bravia Z Series 46″ KDL-46z4100/B 1080p LCD HDTV from Sony. Its fashionable display brings advanced video technology to your fingertips and enhances your room’s decor with its sleek design and stylish bezel. You can even watch TV while using your computer with the PC-PIP feature. It offers Motionflow 120Hz technology that doubles the number of existing frames by calculating in real time and inserting 60 entirely new frames between the original 60frame.

Specifications

• 46″ screen class (measured diagonally)

• 16:9 native aspect ratio (widescreen)

• Dynamic contrast ratio: 30,000:1; on-screen contrast ratio: 3,000:1

• Motionflow 120Hz technology

• 4 HDMI inputs; 2 component video inputs

• 3 composite video inputs; 1 S-Video input

• Dolby Digital sound processing; Steady Sound automatic volume control

• S-Force front; voice zoom; auto mute; audio out; digital amplifier; optical digital audio output

• Tabletop stand included; wallmount-capable (wallmount sold separately)

• Includes RM-YD024 remote control

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Sony’s “Z series” comes in two styling varieties: the gloss-black version (KDL-46Z4100/B), which we reviewed, and one with a “brushed metal” finish (KDL-46Z4100/S). The black set’s handsome styling is a step up in our opinion from that of the KDL-46W4100. The frame around the screen is about half as thick, and there’s less frame used below the screen too, leading to a much more compact-looking panel overall. A narrow window in the bottom section reveals your wallpaper or whatever else is behind the TV, but it’s a lot more discreet than that of the W4100.

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Review By Hometheaterreview

The KDL-46Z4100′s generous connection panel includes four HDMI, two component video, one PC, and one RF input to access the internal NTSC, ATSC, and Clear-QAM tuners. The HDMI inputs accept both 1080p/60 and 1080p/24 signals, and one HDMI input is located on the side panel for easy access. The TV Guide Daily program guide and picture-in-picture functionality are available. A side-panel USB port supports JPEG/MP3 playback, while the back panel features three ports that digital-media fans will appreciate: a DMPort for connecting digital media devices, an Ethernet port for streaming photos from a PC or DLNA-compliant server (and for easy firmware upgrades), and a DMeX port, which allows you to attach one of Sony’s Bravia Link devices: the Internet Video Link, Wireless Link, DVD Link, or Input Link.

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Review By Soundandvisionmag

Sony’s slim remote control has a fully backlit keypad that glows blue when you hit the Light button at its top. Pressing the Input button triggers an onscreen list of sources that you scroll through using the arrow keys. Active inputs can be relabeled with names like BD, Satellite, or Game, while unused ones can be skipped over altogether. The set’s Wide button calls up an onscreen menu listing various display modes. For SD, you get a choice of Full, Normal, Zoom, and Wide Zoom. For HD, the options are Full, H-Stretch, Zoom, and Wide Zoom. Unfortunately, there’s no Normal Option for HD signals, which would let you “squeeze” upconverted 4:3 programs that were stretched out by the broadcaster to fill 16:9 screens.

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Review By Hdtvlounge

Inside the Sony Bravia Z series we find Sony’s new Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) which intelligently and dynamically enhances the contrast by using real time image processing and automatically adjusting backlight levels, leading to deeper blacks and fine details in shadows and other dark areas. Also featured is 24p support which is the best way to watch film content, as this is the frame rate films are recorded in.

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Review By Amazon

Movies and many prime time TV programs are shot at 24 frames per second. This means that TVs operating at any refresh rate that is not an even multiple of 24 will have to do some interpolation to present the content. TVs operating at at 30Hz or 60Hz traditionally solved this via a method called “2:3 pulldown”. The television repeats the first film frame over the first two fields of video, and the second film frame over the next three fields of video (1, 1, 2, 2, 2), and continues to do this with the 3rd and 4th frames, the 5th and 6th framer (1,1,2,2,2 – 3,3,4,4,4 – 5,5,6,6,6), and so on until 24 frames are displayed over 60 refresh cycles. This discrepancy in the number of times frames are displayed can lead to a jerky motion in filmed material which some viewers notice for example, especially with scenes that pan.

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Review By Vanns

DLNA stands for the Digital Living Network Alliance, an Industry Standard Networking Capability supported by leading companies in the consumer electronics industry that allows DLNA-compliant products to work with one another. Think for a moment about all of the photos “locked away” on your home PC that you wish you could access while entertaining your friends and family. Now, thanks to DLNA enabled devices, a DLNA-enabled PC can be accessed from the comfort of your living room or family room via a BRAVIA DLNA-enabled HDTV, where you can enjoy your memories with friends and family, without having to deal with the hassle and non-intuitive “PC experience.”

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Sony’s OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV, the XEL-1, is truly the next big thing in television technology. It boasts a 3 millimeter thin panel and offers unparalleled picture quality with amazing contrast, outstanding brightness, exceptional color reproduction, and a rapid response time. It delivers astounding performance in all the key picture quality categories.

OLED technology can completely turn off pixels when reproducing black, resulting in more outstanding dark scene detail and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. OLED also creates unmatched color expression and detail and enables rapid response times for smooth and natural reproduction of fast moving images like those found in sports and action movies. The XEL-1 features the latest connectivity options including two HDMI inputs, a digital tuner, and a Memory Stick media slot for viewing high-resolution photos.

Thin display panel
Unbelievably thin (3 mm) display panel and slim stand weighs only 1.9 kg (US system).
Exceptional contrast ratiocontrast ratio greater than 1 million to 1.[See comment above.]

Rapid panel response time
Rapid panel response time delivers smooth, natural motion during fast action scenes.

No backlight
Light-emitting OLED technology eliminates the need for a backlight and achieves a high level of energy efficiency.[Under normal viewing conditions, the Sony 11 inch diagonal OLED TV can result in reduced power consumption of up to 40% per panel square inch compared to conventional 20-inch LCD panels.No backlight is used with the organic materials.

Brightness and color level
Light-emitting organic material and patented “Super Top Emission” structure achieve high brightness and color levels.

Color purity
Proprietary color filters and a special micro-cavity structure enhance color purity to reproduce as much as 105% of the NTSC color space.

Resolution
Display resolution of 960 x 540 yields the same pixel density as a 1080p 40″ (measured diagonally) LCD TV.

DMeX functionality
DMeX functionality lets you expand your HDTV’s capabilities by connecting optional BRAVIA Link Modules, such as the DMX-NV1 BRAVIA Internet Video Link module (sold separately).

Xross Media Bar (XMB)
Enhanced Xross Media Bar (XMB) makes it simple and intuitive to navigate the television’s menus, controls, and user settings.

HDMI Connection1
2 HDMI connections to attach multiple HDMI – enabled devices.

Viewing angle
Wide 178 degree viewing angle enables an outstanding viewing experience for everyone in the room.

Color expression
10-bit panel creates 64x the level of color expression compared to an 8-bit panel.

Virtual surround sound
S-Force Front Surround enhancement function generates virtual “surround sound.”
Digital images

Built-in Memory Stick slot lets you easily view digital images.

Review By Amazon

What is OLED? OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. The “organic” in OLED refers to organic material. Carbon is the basis of all organic matter. Examples of carbon-based substances include sugar, wood and the majority of plastics. The “LED” stands for “Light Emitting Diode” and describes the process of converting electric energy into light. There are two types of OLED – small molecule OLED and polymer OLED. Sony uses the small molecule type because it has a longer lifespan.

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Review By Usatoday

Contrast ratio in particular is often hyped and sometimes misused. It measures the range between the brightest white and the darkest black a TV can display: The larger the ratio the better. Sony’s OLED boasts a whopping 1 million:1 contrast ratio. Though it’s hard to make a direct comparison, a very nice LCD or plasma might have a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. Bottom line: To the naked eye, the OLED boasts a vibrant picture.

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Review By Pcmag

Beyond thin, the XEL-1 features an 0.2-inch (3mm) display framed by a narrow, glossy, textured black bezel. A flat, rectangular base with illuminated control buttons along its top front edge supports the screen, which rests on a chrome neck that connects to the back of the display by means of a hinge mechanism and provides 70 degrees of total tilt. Thanks to the base’s low center of gravity and soft rubber feet, the 4.2-pound TV has a surprisingly solid stance. The flat, baton-style remote is small and easy to operate, and it performs well at distances exceeding 15 feet and at wide angles.

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Review By Soundandvisionmag

The XEL-1′s screen is surrounded by a thin gloss-black frame and attaches to the set’s desktop base by means of a pivoting arm. Speakers are embedded in the base, firing sound up through a mesh-aluminum sheet. Controls line the base’s top in front, including buttons to navigate menus, switch channels, and adjust volume.

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Review By Hdtvexpert

The Super Speedway 3:2 clip took about ½ second to lock up each time — slower than some HDTVs, but acceptable. I saw similar results with the video and film resolution loss tests from the BD version, with the XEL-1 needing ½ to 1 second to recognize and correct for the cadence.

The film and video resolution loss tests also showed plenty of banding in higher-frequency multiburst tests, but that was due to the display’s lower resolution and not any problems with “bobbing” between 1080i frames — the XEL-1 weaves interlaced video to progressive scan quite nicely.

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Review By Gizmodo

In the end, it’s not a thing you go out and buy. It’s a message in a slender frame. Sony never had massive R&D investment in LCD like Sharp or in plasma like Panasonic, and it’s clear that this is Sony’s way of saying, “Screw all of those, cuz OLED is what will matter, and oh yeah, Sony will drive OLED.” Am I putting too many words in your mouth, Sony? I hope not, because this time next year, I’d like to be staring at a 50-inch version of this junior wonder.

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When it comes to Color depth, the Plasma screen offers the most vivid color and contrast than virtually any flat-panel TV. Panasonic 1080p capable plasmas match the most advanced Pixel Resolution and image-processing technology with an ability to beautifully reproduce fast-moving images. So every detail is rendered with amazing clarity, and all the action is delivered with unbelievable fluidity. 1080p also delivers amazing color reproduction resulting in impressive contrast and beautiful, natural colors. What you get is warm, accurate skin tones, deep blacks, gorgeous greens, breathtaking blues and vivid reds for color that’s as rich and bold as life itself. GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world’s finest High Definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer Software to purchase and Download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office. Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix or any SD-compatible Digital-Camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo Viewer. For added convenience, EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your Ho

Get incredible detail with Panasonic’s 720p VIERA 26” LCD HDTV. 1366×768 resolution provides an extremely crisp image. 3D color management and sub pixel control delivers equally bright colors, and a game mode optimizes settings so you can get your game on without worrying about the TV keeping up.

Panasonic provides ample connections: there are 3 HDCP compliant HDMI ports, 1 component port, 2 composite and 1 S-video port. Audio outs include a dual channel digital port to attach to your sound system. It also supports Viera Link HDAVI so you can control other compatible components with one remote.

VESA standard mounting holes on the back let you mount it to the wall. Once it is up, everyone in the room will get a great view thanks to the 178° viewing angle. Sit back and enjoy TV the way it was meant to be!

Features

Sharp’s LC-37XL8E is a 37″ LCD TV with double the regular frequency, in this case 100Hz for the European markets, to reduce and almost eliminate motion blur. Motion blur is that pesky thing that happens when you’re enjoying great sports and the edges of the ball, players, etc. get blurred. The 1920 x 1080 pixel format can take 1080p sources as they are without scaling and the ASV panel should provide ample viewing angles in case you have your friends over. The 6ms response time isn’t earth-shattering fast, but should be good enough for most video content. But even with video with fast action the 6ms is helped out by the 100Hz frequency, so all should look quite nice. Speaking of looking nice, the LC-37XL8E has a nice and slender look to it, especially the super-thin bezels.

Review By Pocket-lint

The LC-37XL8E is also thoroughly friendly to non-techie types. A simple, PC-like menu system and a logical remote control result in a TV that’s a cinch to use. But while being simple is always a good thing, there’s plenty of picture tweaking and other features to get to grips with if you’ve a mind to. One such mode is OPC, a feature that monitors the light in the room you’re watching it in and lessens the brightness of the screen. It avoids scorch-your-eyes-out images while also cutting down on power usage, which is useful given its size.

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Review By Techlime

The 100Hz engine does the usual trick of doubling PAL’s normal 50Hz scanning frequency, the idea being that producing twice as many image frames should help reduce LCD’s problems with losing resolution when showing moving objects.
The 37LX8E also keeps up with today’s LCD Joneses when it comes to format compatibility, handling the 1080p/24 mode now all the rage with the advent of Blu-ray.

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Review By Trustedreviews

Also falling slightly short of the competition are the 37LX8E’s black levels. There’s a definite pall of greyness over really dark scenes, resulting in such scenes tending to lack a little shadow detailing so that they can sometimes feel short of depth. Having said that, while very dark shots can look grey, black elements within generally brighter pictures actually look strikingly good. Check out as an example Bond’s black silhouette during the opening credits of Casino Royale on Blu-ray. It really does look profoundly black against the riot of colours around it.

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JVC LT47DV8BJ 47″ LCD TV is packed with top-of-the-line technologies including 100Hz Clear Motion Drive II for smooth moving picture, DynaPix HD picture engine for real-time processing, MaxxAudio(R) and 3 HDMI CEC compatible inputs. JVC LT47DV8BJ 47″ LCD TV offers technologically advanced features and a stylishly modern design plus outstanding versatility that will allow customers to enjoy exciting visual entertainment anytime anywhere in the house. The key features of JVC LT47DV8BJ 47″ LCD TV include 3Digital Tuner, Aspect Ratio of 16:9, Resolution of 1920 x 1080, Brightness of TBC, Contrast Ratio of TBC etc. The combination of premium performance and aesthetic elegance makes JVC LT47DV8BJ a truly stunning TV that sets new standards.

Features

100Hz Clear Motion Drive II
DynaPix HD picture engine
MaxxAudio(R)
Twin Oblique cone speakers
Eco Mode
Message Board function
1-tuner PAP
New Slim Frame design
Full HD (1920 x 1080) panel
1080p input
IDTV (Integrated Digital TV Receiver)
HD Ready
HDMI Input x 3: HDMI CEC compatible
Component Input
PC Input
SCART x 2

Review By Trustedreviews

Its design, for instance, while not on a par with JVC’s Super Slim LT-42DS9 still boasts one of the slenderest screen frames we’ve seen round a 46/47in TV. Furthermore, this bezel is very attractively and robustly finished in glossy black, and offset delightfully by a silver sliver running along beneath the screen and a blue neon strip power light that lends the whole thing a tastefully retro flavour.

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Review By Techlime

Elsewhere, the 47DV8 carries the Full HD pixel count we’re starting to expect as standard on large LCD TVs, and a 100Hz engine for doubling the image’s refresh rate. As usual with LCD technology, this 100Hz system is designed to reduce the extent to which moving objects blur and lose resolution as they pass across the screen.

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Add a touch of style and technology to your living room with the UT42MX70 LCD television. Its 42-inch screen is equipped with Full HD resolution, so you’ll enjoy high-quality, fluid images as well as bright colours. The UT42MX70 includes an HDMI port for hooking up your multimedia devices. You”ll also enjoy flawless sound quality thanks to the UT42MX70′s two built-in 6W speakers!

Review By Techradar

The UT prefix of the Hitachi UT42MX70 stands for Ultra Thin.And, unlike similar descriptive monikers from certain other brands, in this case Ultra Thin really means something – the UT42MX70 is a mere 35mm deep/thin.This is barely a third of the depth of your typical ‘flat’ TV, and immediately gives it an aesthetic head start.

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Review By Plasmatvreviews

Some important features include IPS Alpha Panel Technology, Frame rate conversion and Picture Master FHD Engine. The contrast ratio of 1300:1 and brightness of 450cd/m2 work together to produce amazing videos that look great with natural colours. The dynamic contrast ratio of this model is 10000:1. The aspect ratio of 16:9 gives the user the widescreen viewing experience. It comes with remote control that aids the viewer to operate the display device far away from it.

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Review By Lcdtvreviews

The allowed OSD languages in the menu are English, German, French, Japanese and Chinese. A standard remote control is available with the system. The total weight of the device is 17.98 kg. The offered warranty for the Hitachi UT42MX70 42” LCD Television is 1 year. Headphone jack is provided to the product. 1 x HDMI is the rear input connector of the device. The pixel pitch of the LCD TV is 0.48 mm. The interpolated aspect ratio provided to the system is 14:9 and the native aspect ratio is 16:9.

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Review By Trustedreviews

More processing cleverness comes from a 100Hz engine to improve motion sharpness, while the strangely basic-looking onscreen menus include a very helpful series of themed image presets; extremely fine adjustments of the backlight output; the option to manually adjust the TV to accept Deep Colour (if you can find a source!); MPEG, cross colour and standard noise reduction options; a game mode that reduces the screen’s response time; multiple adjustments to the TV’s 3D Comb Filter; and a film mode that adjusts the set’s progressive scanning to suit your sources – including 1080p/24 from Blu-ray discs.

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Review By Pocket-lint

Just so you know, that box will include three HDMI inputs and one output, a Scart, Composite video, S-Video and a USB port, which will bring it up to speed with most other flat TVs. Don’t rule out the future possibility of wireless transmission from the box to the TV – the Japanese version of this package uses Ultra Wideband to send all high-def pictures from the box to the TV without a cable in sight! That may be a while off in the UK, but the possibility of constant upgradeability does at least make us warm to the idea of buying a bare-bones screen such as this.

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Enjoy 1080p content in a whole new way with Sharp’s LC-46D85U 46″ 1080p LCD TV, which utilizes 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced and the Spectral Contrast Engine in a slim Piano Black chassis that will enhance any room’s decor.

This display uses a 10-bit panel from Sharp’s state-of-the-art Kameyama factory, which can not only be seen in rooms with ambient light but also with wide viewing angles. D85U series displays also feature a super fast response time of 4ms and 5 HDMI inputs guaranteed pure-digital connections with all of your HD components plus (2) 1080p compatible component inputs as well.
Features

• 10-bit Display Panel
Sharp’s display panels from their Kameyama factory employ the Active Color and Spectral Contrast Engine features for true-to-life colors, vivid details, super fast response time and wide viewing angles.

• 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
Enjoy fast-paced content without blurring in your favorite sports content or action movies with a LCD sync rate of 120Hz.

• Connectivity
The LC-46D85U has no shortage of input options with a total of (7) 1080p compatible inputs including 5 HDMI ports and 2 HD component inputs.

Review By Reviews.cnet

This TV uses a new power saving mode that’s notably not engaged by default–you have to manually select one of two options in the menu or hit the remote’s dedicated button. We prefer the manual selection because we believe default settings should be as basic as possible. Choosing Standard power saving mode causes the display to “optimize power consumption based on video content” and choosing Advanced also incorporates a room-lighting sensor Sharp calls “OPC.” Additionally, you can adjust the sensitivity of OPC and choose to make the TV turn off automatically after a set period of time if it doesn’t sense a signal (15 minutes) or if you don’t press any buttons on the TV or remote for 3 hours.

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Review By Hdtvlounge

Along with a very nice design and good specifications the Sharp LC46D85U also have very good connectivity options, with a massive 5x HDMI 1.3 inputs, along with component, and PC VGA input. Cnet reviewed the LC-46D85U and said, while it has its good points, the picture quality of the Sharp LC-46D85U was disappointing overall. Its black level performance was mediocre–even a bit worse than what we saw on the less expensive D65U–and color accuracy was OK. Accurate color after calibration; energy efficient; numerous picture controls.

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Review By Vanns

It’s one thing to say that the LC46D85U is a Sharp LCD panel. It’s something wholly more, however, to say that this 46″ HDTV is an AQUOS® LCD panel. Just as an apprentice craftsman can only reach the rank of master after years of training, so too must a Sharp LCD meet the highest standards to earn the designation of AQUOS. And what, exactly, is an AQUOS LCD’s craft? The reproduction of stunning, lifelike high definition video. Mastering this craft, the LC46D85U fuels its full HD 1080p, 16:9 widescreen panel with a diverse repertoire of design features. First, an 10-bit ASV LCD panel with Active Color capability combines with a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio to deliver deep blacks and vivid colors for a natural, impacting picture.

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Every image is richly expressive from bright scenes, such as scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Contrast is enhanced by the new Real Black Drive system (a pre-discharge control system) and a higher base luminance from improvements made to the panel production process. The high contrast creates deep, robust blacks and reproduces scenes with a delicate balance of light and shadow.

You can enjoy beautiful cinematic reproduction of movie images. The images that are recorded onto movie film at 24 frames per second (fps) are reproduced at two times that speed by 24p Playback. This achieves film-like reproduction than with the 2:3 processing method.

Smooth gradation lends natural expression to images such as sunsets. VIERA brings you the wide colour range of the x.v.Colour standard and the natural colours made possible by the Deep Colour (HDMI™ V.1.3) standard through its compliance with the newest video standards. This allows one to enjoy natural images with rich expression.

In addition to brilliant picture quality, VIERA models offer the easy operation made possible by VIERA Link and the SD card slot. VIERA Link lets you operate other connected Panasonic AV components using only the VIERA TV’s remote control unit. The majority of the VIERA line-up is equipped with a slot for large-capacity SDHC cards.You can view a slideshow of your photos on VIERA’s big beautiful screen just by simply remove the SD memory card from your digital still camera, and slip it in to the slot.

Review By Pocket-lint

It’s true that plasma tech is being squeezed out by LCD – and is increasingly rare under the 50 inches size – but that’s solely down to production costs and commercial realities. LCD TVs are much cheaper to make than plasma TVs. Unless you have a factory capably pumping out over 10 million plasmas a year, that is. Luckily, Panasonic has just that and is about to double production. Although Panasonic also makes LCD TVs, it’s clearly banking on plasma, and the TH-37PX80 is why.

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Review By Trustedreviews

There are some slightly mixed feelings about the TV’s connections, too. On the surface all looks well, with a healthy (for this money) three HDMIs, a component video input, a dedicated PC port, an unexpected SD card slot for the direct viewing of digital photographs, and all the lower-resolution analogue video stalwarts.

But it turns out that the HDMIs aren’t able to take Deep Colour – a slightly ironic surprise given that Panasonic is in the process of launching camcorders with Deep Colour technology built in!

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Review By Weymouthhifi

In addition to brilliant picture quality, VIERA models offer the easy operation made possible by VIERA Link and the SD card slot. VIERA Link lets you operate other connected Panasonic AV components using only the VIERA TV’s remote control unit. The majority of the VIERA line-up is equipped with a slot for large-capacity SDHC cards.You can view a slideshow of your photos on VIERA’s big beautiful screen just by simply remove the SD memory card from your digital still camera, and slip it in to the slot.

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Review By richersounds

Featuring a brand new plasma panel, the TH37PX80 offers a stunning contrast ratio of 15, 000:1 – that’s an amazing 50% improvement on the previous model. Furthermore, the TH37PX80B is now a 100Hz plasma TV. 100Hz technology leads to a more stable picture with less flicker and reduced motion blur. Finally, Panasonic have also upgraded the processor. The new V-real II processor offers even greater picture enhancement. The results? Well, it’s fair to say that never before has a 37″ plasma TV of this price ever offered such realism and such a captivating picture.

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Review By Unbeatable

The performance of the Panasonic TH-37PX80B really did sweep us off our feet and failed to disappoint us at every test. All of them. Not one test did we think that this TV could do any better and although we are not saying it’s a perfect Plasma, it’s extremely close. The picture quality was absolutely stunning and lives up to the reputation that Panasonic’s Plasma has created. Black levels were superb and a definite improvement to the previous Panasonic TH37PX70. The sharpness was also extremely impressive and quite difficult to put in to words really, you’ve just got to see it to believe the excellence.

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VIZIO ‘XVT’ was designed from the ground up to set a new standard of Full High Definition technology. The VIZIO SV420XVT FHDTV starts with the remarkable refresh rate of 120Hz and adds Full High Definition 1080p, 4x HDMI inputs, SRS TruSurround XT (TM) sound and Smooth Motion picture technology to deliver impeccable results. With more than 2-Million pixels and dynamic 6,500:1 contrast ratio, your new VIZIO SV420XVT is the newest caliber of technology in the Full High Definition Television space. With available 5.1 Surround sound kit (optional), the VIZIO SV420XVT becomes an obvious choice.
The new VIZIO SV420XVT FHDTV. Where Vision Meets Value.

120Hz, Full HD 1920 x 1080 native Resolution LCD – 120Hz refresh rate coupled with 1920×1080 resolution provides only the smoothest-motion imagery. Enjoy DVD movies, gaming, or High Definition television with astounding clarity. Add 1080p processing power for Full High Definition viewing and the VIZIO SV420XVT is the new home theatre solution!

Elegant Design – The SV420XVT incorporates an all new chassis design with elegant slim piano-black bezel construction and brushed silver accents.

SRS TruSurroundXT(TM) – Three built-in speakers provide the ultimate home theatre sound solution that will truly set it apart from the competition.

5.1 Surround Sound Upgrade – Optional 5.1 Full Surround Sound upgrade includes rear satellite speakers and subwoofer connected wirelessly to the SV420XVT. (Email to: vizio5.1@vizio.com for details on availability)

178 Degree Viewing Angle – Our LCD HDTV’s deliver a viewing angle of up to 178 degrees, resulting in crisp and clear pictures that are visible from any seat in the house.

Integrated Digital/QAM television tuner – enjoy high definition and regular television programs with or without paid high definition service.

Review By Hdtvexpert

This is a sharp-looking HDTV, down to the piano black finish with below-screen speakers and a silver accent just above the low-profile stand. The SV420XVT should disprove the notion that lesser-known brands of TVs don’t have the same stylish appearance as their better-known competitors.

If you need lots of inputs, Vizio has you covered with four HDMI 1.3 jacks, two of which are on the side of the TV for gamers. There are also two component YPbPr video inputs with analog audio, two composite video jacks (who uses those anymore?), one S-video jack, and a 15-pin VGA jack for connecting to PCs.

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Review By Dailygame

When it comes to image sharpness, the Vizio SV420XVT leaves very little to be desired. We tested two dozen Blu-ray movies and a dozen different console games on this 42-inch HDTV. Each time, the crispness of the on-screen images was outstanding. While watching The Mummy, for instance, arguably one of Universal’s older films to appear on Blu-ray, two separate visitors asked us in all seriousness whether we were watching an animated film or a live-action one. The edges and sharpness were that good.

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Review By Pcmag

The 42-inch screen provides full 1080p resolution (1,920-by-1,080), and I was pleased that the VGA, HDMI, and component video ports were compatible with 1080p60 video signals. The set’s HDMI ports also support 1080p24 input from compatible Blu-ray players like the Sony BDP-S350. At its highest resolution settings, 1080i/p for increased detail and clarity, the set had no problems with overscan. When I dialed it down to 720p with a component video input, 6 percent of the image was stretched beyond the edge of the screen, but 720p input via HDMI exhibited no such loss. Standard-definition (480i) overscan measured 7 percent, a result bordering on excessive.

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Immerse yourself in a captivating Ambilight experience. Featuring Perfect Pixel HD Engine, this TV combines Perfect Motion Sharpness, 2250 trillion Colours and Perfect Contrast with Ambilight Spectra 2 – lighting up your viewing experience.

* Ambilight Spectra 2 enhances the viewing experience. The sensorial halo of Ambilight Spectra 2 adds a new dimension to the viewing experience. You feel fully immersed in the images.
* Perfect Pixel HD Engine for unrivalled sharpness and clarity. Perfect Pixel HD Engine offers the unique combination of ultimate sharpness, natural detail & vivid colours.
* Dynamic screen contrast 55000:1
* Panel resolution 1920x1080p
* Screen enhancement : Anti-Reflection coated screen
* Colour processing : 2250 trillion colours 17bit RGB
* Picture enhancement : Perfect Pixel HD Engine , Perfect Natural Motion , Perfect Contrast , 3/2 – 2/2 motion pull down , 3D Combfilter , Active Control + Light sensor Jagged Line Suppression , Progressive Scan , 1080p 24/25/30Hz processing , 1080p 50/60Hz processing.
* Ambilight Spectra 2 , Lounge light mode
* Sound Enhancement, Auto Volume Leveller, Digital Signal Processing, Dynamic Bass Enhancement, Graphic Equaliser, Smart Sound
* Sound System Virtual Dolby Digital , BBE

Review By trustedreviews

If you’re a fan of really high-end TVs – TVs with crazy feature counts, huge screens and exotic designs – the credit crunch is proving a bit of a nightmare. For so far as we can tell the crunch accounts for the apparent no-show in the UK of Philips’ 52in 9603 and 9703 TVs, and the seemingly very limited stocks of the 47in 47PFL9603D we’re looking at today. Dealers just don’t seem to think us AV punters are interested in spending the best part of £1,600 on a TV right now. But surely if something’s good enough, it will always find a market, right?

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Review By techlime

The high-end feel established by the 47PFL9603D’s design is merely reinforced by its connections. Four v1.3 HDMI jacks get things off to a cracking start, but these are joined by a couple of groovy multimedia aids: a USB 2.0 port, and a DLNA-certified Ethernet port so you can stream in files from your PC. The amount of file formats supported is unusually generous too, including MP3s, .alb slideshows, MPEG videos and JPEG stills. There’s a standard PC input as well, along with everything else you’d expect of any decent flat TV these days.

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Review By consumer.philips

The sensorial halo of Ambilight Spectra 2 adds a new dimension to the viewing experience. You feel fully immersed in the images, viewing becomes a more intensive experience than you could ever imagine. The compact Power LED technology integrates seamlessly in the back cover avoiding any glare to the front. The separate drive of the LED’s creates a multitude of light segments that fuse into one soft surround of light. This offers improved display of onscreen content and a dramatic expansion of the picture’s presence throughout the room.

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Review By techradar

HD pictures are finely detailed (as you’d expect from a TV boasting a 1920 x 1080 resolution), and colour reproduction is vibrant. It doesn’t have the wide colour gamut feature of the pricier 47PFL9703D model, but can create smooth, steady dark to light transitions with no colour banding effect, plus realistic skin tones.

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Review By trustedreviews

The high-end feel established by the 47PFL9603D’s design is merely reinforced by its connections. Four v1.3 HDMI jacks get things off to a cracking start, but these are joined by a couple of groovy multimedia aids: a USB 2.0 port, and a DLNA-certified Ethernet port so you can stream in files from your PC. The amount of file formats supported is unusually generous too, including MP3s, .alb slideshows, MPEG videos and JPEG stills. There’s a standard PC input as well, along with everything else you’d expect of any decent flat TV these days.

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The 63-inch Samsung PN63A760 plasma HDTV features Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology. Guaranteeing that you enjoy nothing less that an optimal video experience regardless of the level of ambient light in your viewing area, this Samsung technology minimizes glare while maintaining high image contrast and saturated colors. The PN63A760’s ACE2 Silhouette Editor performs false-contour reduction, delivering clear images without contour lines.

Specs
* 1080p native resolution
* 30,000:1 static contrast ratio | 1,000,000:1 dynamic ratio
* 18-bit color processing
* 100,000 hour panel life
* 1,300 cd/m2 brightness
* Two down-firing 20 watt speakers
* Wiselink Pro USB port
* Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1, RSS x 1, RS323C x 1

Review By youreviewelectronics

It is quite difficult to pick and choose from the continuous flow of exclusive and outstanding range of Plasma TV’s from Samsung Digital. Nevertheless a new addition to this family is the Samsung PN63A760 – a perfect blend of unique style and performance in finest plasma entertainment.

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Review By hdtv-news

The PN63A760’s ACE2 Silhouette Editor performs false-contour reduction, delivering clear images without contour lines. Not only will you be enjoying a clear, glare-free image, but?—?in combination with the PN63A760’s HD 1080p resolution?—? you’ll also be able to see every last hair on the characters head.

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Review By reviews.cnet

Samsung’s glossy, fingerprint-magnet remote control is the same as the one included with other higher-end models, and its principal standout feature is a rotating, iPod-esque scroll wheel that can be used for everything from menu navigation to changing the volume. We’re not fans of the wheel–it’s either too jumpy or not responsive enough, depending on how quickly you crank it–so we preferred simply clicking it to get around. Orange backlighting illuminates most keys, and we did like the remote’s general layout, which features distinct groups of buttons that are differentiated well. However, we didn’t like the lack of a dedicated button to change aspect ratios. To adjust aspect ratio, you’ll have to enter the menu system.

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Review By hdtvs-reviews

When the first batch of Model T cars rolled off the Ford assembly line in 1908, the saying went, “You can have any color you want, as long as it’s black.” It seems manufacturers of flat panel televisions use the same philosophy in their production. Shop for a flat panel, and you’ll find a sea of unrelenting black bezels. Samsung, however, has added a Touch of Color to some of their TVs, like the Series 7 PN63A760. Touch of Color (ToC) is a manufacturing process that infuses a rich red hue into the solid bezel during production, eliminating the need for paints or plastic veneers. With a Touch of Color, your Samsung TV will make a bold design statement hanging on your wall.

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Review By vanns

Bringing you the absolute best in connectivity, Samsung’s PN63A760 features four HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. Your incoming media content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, and with that in mind, HDMI systems automatically configure to display that content in the most effective format. Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on this single cable. Also, HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI.

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• Screen size (inches) 37
• HD technology HD Ready 1080p
• IDTV Freeview DVB tuner Yes
• Wall mountable Yes
• Teletext built in Yes
• Aspect ratio 16:9
• Screen resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080
• Response time (ms) 6
• Brightness (cd/m2) 450
• Contrast ratio 2000:1

Review By tech.uk

The 32XL8E is a tidy little beast, featuring Sharp’s new-look thin bezel, which means you can cram it into an even smaller space, which makes it ideal for bedrooms and studies. It also, somehow, manages to support 100Hz, which means more stability and less flickering on movies. Especially important for Blu-ray lovers.

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Review By reviews.cnet

This little Sharp is a stylish beast — well, beast is the wrong word, because it’s actually very elegant. We’re pleased by this, because the tendency with smaller televisions is to produce quite generic-looking grey or black boxes. At least this Sharp stays true to the rest of the TVs the company produces.

The TV is largely black, and of course it’s an ultra-reflective gloss, rather than a matte black, which is still the de-facto style for flat-panel TVs. Beneath the screen is the trademark Sharp ‘wave’ of silver, which separates the screen from the speakers. The bezel is also quite thin, making the TV look compact and appealing to people who don’t want the focus of their room to be a great big slab of black plastic.

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Review By trustedreviews

This TV’s screen is only 32in across, yet its makers have seen fit to cram into it a ‘Full HD’ pixel count of 1,920 x 1,080. Not because it wants to show off, but simply because that’s what many Great British punters actually want these days.

In other words, even on a screen so small that you might not be able to make out the HD advantage, resolution is king. People already associate resolution with definition, and higher definitions with better picture quality. And if the idea of high definition is already that ingrained in people, then we’re sorry HD sceptics, but HD is not only here to stay, it’s surely well on its way to becoming the de facto AV standard. Anyhoo, I’ve kind of strayed off the subject already, so let’s get right back to business by discussing the face the 32XL8E presents to the world.

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Review By hdtvlounge

Connectivity on the Sharp LC-32XL8E is good with three HDMI 1.3 inputs, 2x scart, PC VGA input, and component. TrustedReviews took a look at the LC-32XL8E and said, brightness levels are well-judged, so that images look bright but not so aggressive that the picture looks forced. Also, video noise during HD viewing is at a minimum. Overall the 32XL8E can produce some really excellent pictures, and it sounds good too.

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Review By techradar

While hidden from view, the LC-37B20E’s speakers do a reasonable job. The SRS TruSurroundXT module does push background music to the side of the mix and makes speech feel slightly divorced from the onscreen action.

Although it lacks close-up detail, this is a serious 1080p TV offering a polished performance. Few LCDs at this size and price offer such pristine pictures.

Black levels and lack of picture noise in particular lift this cleverly designed screen above most of its 1080p peers.

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Review By tigerdirect

Once again, Sharp, a leader in LCD technology, establishes a new design standard for LCD TVs. With a screen size class of 52″, the AQUOS® LC-52D64U raises the bar by fitting large screen sizes into incredibly small footprints. By changing the layout of circuits inside the LCD panel and by reducing the number of parts, Sharp engineers developed the Slim-line design which reduces depth by 25%, allowing placement of the LC-52D64U in virtually any setting. The LC-52D64U utilizes Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View / Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology and 4ms response time. The LC-52D64U features built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and includes 3 HDMI™ (version 1.3) inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, a PC input and 2 HD component video inputs. Side terminals are included for wall-mounting convenience as well as RS-232C input for control.

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XBR4 and 71 — factory calibrated dark details were the worse, but after CNET’s calibrations the XBR4 appeared similar to the Sharp. I did not try calibrating the Samsung, but CNET notes their post-calibrated review of Samsung’s 65 has good shadow detail. Factory-calibrated black levels are very good, but this maybe the reason for poor shadow details. Regarding the 120 Hz, my non-techie understanding is it improves high-definition disc movies’ 24 frame-per-second (FPS) “judder” (jerkiness) that occurs with 60 Hz TVs since fitting 24 FPS into 60 Hz requires some frames to be repeated 2 x and others 3 x. With a 120 Hz TV, each of the 24 FPS can be repeated 5 x (e.g., 24 x 5 = 120), thus no judder.

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Review By amazon

The D64 series is the thinnest line of AQUOS LCD TVs ever built. Its narrower frame means more picture in less space. It’s slim and elegant design saves space, while delivering a breathtaking picture and top-end features. Full HD 1080p resolution produces a crisp picture, and a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with 4ms response time (6ms on LC-32D64U and LC-37D64U) delivers amazingly accurate picture quality. High-efficiency backlight, high-performance speakers and built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners all hit the mark.All D64 models feature at least two HDMI inputs, a PC input, , RS-232C, component, and composite terminals. AQUOS LINK enables convenient control of your other devices using just your AQUOS TV remote. From the 32-inch Class up to a awesoome 65-inch Class, the AQUOS D64 is a beautiful choice.

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Review By devlib

The 52? screen has a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 4ms response time, a high-gloss black finish (which is the case with almost any Sharp Aquos screen), a built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuner for over-the-air TV broadcasts, and a built-in QAM cable TV tuner that receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box — though, cable service is required.

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Features

• Upconversion up to 1080p/24 frames per second
• 3 Picture Enhancement Modes
• Preserved sound and video quality through single cable HDMI connection.
• This product does not play HD DVD or Blu-Ray discs. It upconverts standard definition (480p) DVD content to HD (720p, 1080i or 1080p) to match the resolution of your HD display. Although near the picture quality, it does not produce or output native HD video content.
• To display upconverted 720p, 1080i or 1080p video content, a 720p, 1080i or 1080p capable HDTV or HD Monitor (as applicable) with an HDCP capable HDMI or DVI input is required.
• Compatibility with other HDMI-CEC products will vary by manufacturer. Some products will not be compatible at all or may only allow for limited functions.
• The effect of enhancements may vary depending upon disc content quality and display device capability/functionality/settings. Depending on the quality of the DVD disc, some video noise may be visible.
• Some DVD-R/DVD-RW discs may be incompatible due to laser pick up and disc design. Some recordable media or recording formats may not be supported.
• Viewing 24 frames per second requires content created in 480p / 24 frames/sec and an HD display capable of accepting a 1080p/24 Hz signal.

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Toshiba’s new xDE (Extended Detail Enhancement) DVD player aims to save your DVD collection. First, the xD-E500 converts your standard DVDs from 480p to full 1080p resolution.  But that is not all… oh no, that is not all. xDE uses a chipset with parameters specially developed for Toshiba and a combination of user-controlled picture improvement techniques including upconversion, edge enhancement, and color remapping to deliver a new level of near HD video quality from Standard DVDs.

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Review By reviews.digitaltrends

The model also plays back CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, MP3 & WMA-encoded discs plus the JPEG Viewer (using Photo CDs) enabling the user to display digital photographs on your television in the JPEG digital format. Like most DVD players today, it plays back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks passing the signal via either digital coaxial, digital optical, or HDMI outputs. It comes with a 47-button remote with set-up, menu, and navigation. The XD-E500 further incorporates key features such as HDMI-CEC, DivX certification, and JPEG capability.

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Review By reviews.cnet

From the outside the XD-E500 looks like a standard DVD player. On the far left of its front is the disc tray, and above that is a slim button that when pressed, ejects the drive. There’s a bright XDE logo right in the center of the unit, which luckily can be turned off in the setup menu. Further to the right is the LCD screen, which is on the small side and cannot be dimmed. The glossy black finish on the XD-E500 fades from a lighter gray color on the bottom to completely black on top. Overall, it’s a good-looking disc player that should blend nicely into your home entertainment rack.

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Review By pcadvisor

Toshiba says the Toshiba XD-E500′s sharp setting isn’t applied to the entire picture. Instead, the player analyses the image and determines where the sharpening effect could have the most benefit. In practice, this claim appeared to ring true for both test films, with the setting seeming to refine detail in areas such as grassy fields or hair. And impressively, it added little to no noise to the picture.

The Toshiba XD-E500′s colour mode was less successful, in some cases pumping hues to garish, unrealistic levels, especially in ‘The Warriors’.

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The XD-E500 looks similar to Toshiba’s other upscaling DVD players, in that it’s slim, shallow and very light. Although the lack of substance isn’t an issue in a player that costs less that £50, like Toshiba’s own SD-480E, it’s somewhat disappointing in a deck that will set you back around £130 on the street. The front fascia is reasonably busy, with a full complement of control buttons, along with the power button on the right. The left is dominated by the disc tray, with an Open/Close button to the right of it. There’s a small display that indicates track information, and next to this is an array of indicator lights that show what mode of output has been selected.

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Now sporting 3-HDMI inputs, take advantage of what Full High Definition can offer you! Gaming, movies, High Definition television and even standard definition television are brought to light with 16.7 million colors and 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Powerful 10w speakers and optical audio outputs provide for a true home theatre experience! High Definition 1080p now available for the new VW42L from VIZIO.The VIZIO VW42L FHDTV. Where Vision Meets Value.

Features

LCD Technology - The VIZIO VW42LF has significantly less reflection and glare which makes this television ideal in any room lighting situations.

178 Degree Viewing Angle – Our LCD HDTV’s deliver a viewing angle of up to 178 degrees, resulting in crisp and clear pictures that are visible from any seat in the house.

Brightness of 500 cd/m2 - Our LCD HDTV’s have a higher average brightness across the screen, higher luminance at full white, wider dynamic range, and will achieve better black levels.

6.5ms Response Time - Vizio LCD HDTVs have super fast LCD response times which do not suffer from problems with image trailing and color distortion.

1920×1080 HD Display - With more than 2 Million Pixels, the VW42LF delivers that strong High Definition punch!

ENHANCE YOUR HD EXPERIENCE Maximize your High-Definition television experience, upgrade to an HDMI cable and add a wall-mount. VIZIO certified cables and mounts are available online, use coupon code:

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VIZIO’s newest miracle, the VIZIO VU42LF LCD HDTV is a 42" Full High-Definition Liquid Crystal Display. Sporting a sleek new VIZIO design, the VIZIO VU42LF Full High Definition TV affords 1080p signal compatibility, the highest available in the industry! The New VIZIO VU42LF HDTV offers brilliant 1920 x 1080 resolution via HDMI, more than 16 Million colors, 1500:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 16:9 aspect ratio, 2-HDMI ports for optimal connectivity and packs into a space less than 4" deep with the TV stand removed (for wall mounting applications). VIZIO remains on the cutting edge of new technology offered at incredible prices. The VIZIO VU42LF HDTV. Where Vision Meets Value.   Read Full Review Here

Review By digitaladvisor

Something for consumers to consider, however, is that while the price differences between Vizio sets and brand name televisions may be quite stark in a retail store, online, it’s a whole different story. HDTVs from major manufacturers can often be found between 20 and 30% cheaper online, compared to in-store prices at big box stores like Best Buy, Circuit City, and Wal-Mart. Shipping is often free or quite affordable, as well. Vizio televisions, though an excellent affordable option in the store, isn’t always the absolute lowest price if online merchants and prices are considered.   Read Full Review Here

Review By gizmodo

The VP422/VP423 are VIZIO’s 42-inch Plasma models with 1024 x 768 resolution, 20:000:1 contrast ratio and two HDMI inputs. Two 42" models, the VP422 will sell in discount retailers such as Wal-Mart and K-Mart and the VP423 will head for the shelves at club retailers such as Costco and Sam’s Club, as well as traditional consumer electronics retailers like Circuit City and Sears. Also providing two HDMI inputs, the VP503 is a 50-inch plasma set that delivers a native resolution of 1365 x 768, is compatible with 1080p content, and displays a bright, rich image due to its 30,000:1 contrast ratio.   Read Full Review Here

Review By lcdtvbuyingguide

There is plenty of competition in the 42" 1080p resolution flat screen TV category. This Vizio 42" LCD can be found at large retailers for around $999. Competitive brands with this LCD 42" with 1080p resolution are Samsung, Toshiba, and Sharp, which range from $1200 to $1450 in price. So this Vizio is very competitive at around $200 to $400 less than some top tier models. Picture quality aspects and other considerations put the unit in a very average placement in value ranking due to some the problem issues mentioned in those sections above   Read Full Review Here

Third Generation 103 Inch Plasma from Panasonic

Since this is the third incarnation of the monstrous Panny, the Viera TH-103PZ800 comes with four HDMI 4x 1080/24p jacks, supporting Deep Color and x.v.Color and VIERA Link, which makes connecting other Panny gear a cinch.

It’s Big Alright

At six feet high and seven feet wide, the TH-103PZ800 weighs 756 Lbs! And don’t bother unless you have a BIG room to put the sucker in. You need to be like 20 feet from the screen to enjoy optimal viewing; much closer and guaranteed its going to look grainy.

Basic Specs

While details are just getting out on this release, the Panasonic Viera TH-103PZ800 sports 1920×1080 resolution, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 1080/24p and x.v.Color, 1 analog and 2 digital tuners and MPEG HD Optimization.
Connectors and ports include four HDMI ports, two i.LINK and one SD card slot.

The Panasonic Viera TH-103PZ800 is available now in the US and should be available September 1st in Japan.

The 3400ES steps power down to 100W, and HDMI inputs down to four. Likewise, zone distribution includes only two video options, one of which must be composite. Finally, the 2400ES loses zone support entirely. The former will be out in August for $1,000, while the latter will arrive in July for $800.

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Get the very best out of your DVD movie collection with the new DVP-NS708H upscaling DVD player from Sony.
A perfect complement to your BRAVIAâ„¢ LCD television or any HD Ready TV, the DVP-NS708H upscales Standard Definition DVDs to 1080p for sublime, detail-packed pictures. The highest resolution format your HD TV can display, 1080p presents 1920×1080 Full HD images with progressive scanning. This guarantees a richer, more cinematic viewing experience, especially at larger TV screen sizes.
It’s also a great way to get even more enjoyment from your precious digital photo collection. JPEG images burned onto CD or DVD from your Cyber-shot™ or α digital SLR camera can be enjoyed on a connected BRAVIA™ television with breathtaking HD quality. If your BRAVIA™ TV supports PhotoTV HD, still images are optimised further for the ultimate photo viewing experience.

 The beautifully styled DVD player features a premium high-gloss black finish that makes a chic addition to any interior.
For simple operation and less living room clutter, the DVP-NS708H can be controlled via BRAVIA™ Sync using your TV’s remote.
“Here’s the perfect answer for any home theatre fan who wants to get the very best out of DVD movies or their digital photo collection.” says Ayhan Akyüz, Product Manager for DVD Player products. “The DVP-NS708H upscales Standard Definition signals to 1080p for beautiful, detail-packed images that look amazing on your BRAVIA™ television or home cinema projector. Your favourite DVDs have never looked better!”

DVP-NS708H DVD Player: Key Features

• HDMIâ„¢ High Definition Multimedia Interface
• High Resolution Video Output: 720p/1080i/1080p Up-convert
• Precision Drive 3 Mechanism for stable, accurate playback
• CD playback: High Resolution JPEG, CD-R/RW/ Data CD (MP3) & SVCD (Simple Playback)
• Playback of DVD-R/RW/-R DL ( VR and Video Mode ) and DVD+R/+RW/+R DL
• Playback of DVD-R/-RW/-R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW with DivX
• Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP)
• BRAVIAâ„¢ Sync
• Progressive Scan Output
• 12 bit/108 MHz Noise Shaped Video D/A Converter
• PhotoTV HD
• Component Video Outputs
• Coaxial Digital Output

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The sleek, exquisitely designed BRAVIA™ V4000 series LCD TV makes a bigger, better home cinema experience even more accessible. This feature-packed television delivers exhilarating Full HD picture quality and seamless connectivity that’s sure to excite home theatre fans.The stylish BRAVIA™ V4000 series is available initially in three screen sizes: 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch. Other screen sizes will be available from later this year.
The BRAVIA™ 4000 series features elegant, understated looks inspired by Sony’s innovative draw the LINE design concept. A sophisticated evolution from previous-generation TV designs, this minimalist philosophy accentuates the beautiful HD pictures being displayed without dominating your living space – even at larger screen sizes.
Featuring an integrated DVB-C/DVB-T tuner*, the V4000 complements a 1080p Full HD LCD panel with an array of advanced signal processing technologies by Sony. The result is supremely realistic images with any HD source, including Blu-ray Disc™ players, PlayStation®3 or Handycam® HD camcorders by Sony.
Full HD picture quality is superb thanks to latest-generation BRAVIAâ„¢ ENGINE 2 technology that gives images an unmatched richness and depth. The LCD panel offers a very high dynamic contrast ratio of 33000:1 (40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch models), ensuring deep, cinema-like blacks plus sparkling highlights.

For an even more authentic home theatre experience, 24p True Cinema™ mode displays movies from Blu-ray Discs™ at the correct frame rate and thus the original speed. When the movie is not shown at the speed of the original studio master the picture quality and even the actors’ voices are distorted. 24p True Cinema™ eliminates this traditional problem caused by the conversion from theatrical presentation format to the frame rate that conventional televisions use.
BRAVIA™ Sync simplifies control of your complete home theatre system using the TV’s supplied remote at the touch of a button. BRAVIA™ Sync also allows simple operation of a connected compatible Handycam® camcorder from the television’s remote.
Three HDMI sockets give extra flexibility, allowing one-cable connection to sources including PlayStation®3, Blu-ray Disc™ players and Handycam® HD camcorders.
“The BRAVIA™ V4000 series represents a stunning synthesis of Sony’s unmatched expertise in HD technology, user-friendly features and cutting-edge styling“, says George Damigos, General Manager, Marketing, TV Operations Europe, Sony Europe. “The new V4000 series is a perfect answer for anyone who’s looking to fill their living room with bigger, better Full HD pictures and sound. Best of all, it offers extraordinary value for anyone who’s serious about creating a home cinema experience like no other.”

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Like  listening to music on a good set of speakers? Well if you leave it to Bang & Olufsen then rest assured you can be sure that this company will break the mould with their new designs. And that is exactly what has happened once again, this time with a TV under-screen speaker. While other manufacturers toil away with boring rectangles and cylindrical designs, the B&O wizards have gone a completely different geometric route: a triangle.The “BeoLab 10″ is a center speaker designed to work with the “BeoVision 4″ HDTV. Mounted beneath the plasma, according to Audio Junkies, it uses its “Acoustic Lens Technology” to disperse sound 180 degrees with twin amplifiers.

And never leaving anything to chance, B&O is also planning to offer a range of grill covers to match any given decor. Pricing has not been released yet but, given the company’s reputation, the BeoLab 10 might require you to move into a smaller place to afford it.

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Sharp has just announced two feature packed LCD TVs, both showcase a 1920×1080 resolution with a “sub-6ms” response time, a full range of ports (including DVI-D and HDCP-compatible HDMI), optional speakers, and a 1,500:1 contrast ratio on TL-M4600 and 2,000:1 on the TL-M5200. Both also boast fanless internal cooling systems to keep the noise down and, perhaps most notably, LAN connectivity complete with a built-in web browser. Today even the toilet seats can check your email for you so why leave the LCD TVs at a distance. It mostly looks like these are to be used for commercial purposes only, but if you do wish to purchase any of these Prices to these babies are $4000 for the 46-incher and $5,000 for the 52-inch model.

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Novel ty goggle-box maker HANNSpree has launched another unusual televisual offering into its UK product range with the introduction of the “Starlight Blue”.
The Starlight Blue features a starry night sky inspired 3D design. A touch of light on the 15-inch Starlight Blue LCD TV sets the diamond polycarbonate materials to sparkle, “like stars on a clear, starry night”.
The Starlight Blue’s contours mimic that of crescent moons, and the night sky theme continues with randomly lit crescent moon shapes and a futuristic, orbital theme stand.
Specs aren’t quite as galactic as the funky design at 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, 500cdm2 brightness, 500:1 contrast ratio, 150 degrees viewing angle with 2 x 2 Watt speakers but no doubt young star-gazers will be more than happy to make the compromise.
The Starlight Blur is one of a number of HANNspree televisions (including some from the Zoo range, and the TimeSquare model) currently on offer for £99 direct from HANNspree, order line is 0871 666 0850.

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The new HDTV from Westinghouse a “flip-style” one that can be folded to a degree, to fit into the most cramped up spaces. Apparently the front bezel of the dual-hinged “Flexible Lifestyle Display” can be rotated 180 degrees on a tabletop plus it can be poised from the wall or bottom of a cabinet, trapeze-style. The PT-16H610S features a 16″ LCD and has full 1080p high-definition resolution. It even has a convenient touch keypad on the base.

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Its  raining LCD’s today and the latest is once again from Sony. The M1 series will be available in two sizes 20″ and 16 inches with a choice of six colors black, silver, green, pink, red, blue and orange. Furthermore when ordering online you customize the TV with two colors of your choice. The panels support a resolution of 1,366×768, contrast ratio of 1500:1 and a viewing angle of 178 degrees. The TV’s have an Analog / Digital TV tuner , Ethernet, USB, HDMI output etc. The M1 series hits stores in Japan on March 25 with the 16 incher selling for 90,000 Yen ($ 830) and 20 inch model for 110,000 Yen ($ 1000).

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Mitsubishi executives focused on the fact that lasers are the most pure form of light, but wouldn’t give us any hard specifications on contrast ratio. We did manage to get a promise of retail release sometime in 2008, and comment that pricing would be equivalent to flat panel displays of the same size, which means around $5k to $7k. That’s a far cry from previous comments from Novalux (designer of the RGB lasers in the displays) that the technology would cost only half as much as alternate HDTV technologies. Mitsubishi is apparently banking on the high end for the initial launch of Laser HDTV, though it’ll be interesting to see what traction the company can gain in a market that is increasingly favoring hang on the wall flat panels.

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Key Features of the Sony GXD-L52H1

• Full HD panel with native 1920 x 1080 resolution.
• LCD panel for business use, with same life expectancy in landscape and portrait mode.
• Robust, dust resistant design without ventilation holes (IP30 certification).
• Highly innovative heat management based on internal air circulation
• Protective glass screen, easily replaceable without taking the display off its mounting.
• Unique anti-failure backlight system with automatic error reporting.
• Invisible speakers, hidden at the back.
• HDSDI compatibility.

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Each of the four new models features something they’re calling (unsurprisingly) the TeleDock, a flip-down dock at the base of the television set. Three of the models are full HD 1080p sets, too. The screen sizes clock in at 32", 42", 47" and 52", with the smallest being the sole 768p resolution model. The first two will be available in the US from March, with the 42" screen coming in around April and the 52" model around the summer. Pricing is not yet available.

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Sony’s XEL-1 OLED TV — with its 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a ridiculous 3mm thin enclosure — has been unboxed over at TV Snob. Next to all of its accessories, the XEL-1 looks rather less appealing when compared to the clean press shots. In particular, we’re left a little confused as to what the deal is with that ugly external power brick: isn’t that what the big box underneath the screen was for?

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Features Overview:
- HDMI 1.3a
- HD Video
- HD Audio
- iPod
- Internet Radio
- PC/Mac and USB Music & Photo streaming
- Easier to use than ever before, with a new photo-real
graphical interface and ergonomic control layout
- Better sound quality than any previous Denon 3800 AVR,
greater ease-of use, total connectivity and multi-zone

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TiVo is rolling out system software 9.2 to those HD-friendly Series3 and TiVo HD boxen, which brings official eSATA external storage at last. Of course, the adventurous among us have been able to pull this off with a pretty simple Series3 hack for ages, but official support means a whole lot more users are going to be taking advantage of that extra room for hiding away Gossip Girl episodes and all their other CW faves. The rolling update hasn’t hit everyone’s boxes yet, but keep your fingers crossed — the update should also address some of those 9.1 bugs, and allows for progressive playback of Amazon Unbox downloads.

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Goodmans thought of everything with the GTVL19W17HVFW… except a better name. It’s a glossy, white HD-ready 19″ LCD TV and DVD combi and it makes quite the design statement once you get your head around the fact that it’s a model number not a particularly peculiar village in northern Wales.

The HDMI interface offers excellent picture quality when combined with an HD box or upscaling DVD player with HDMI support, and makes the most of games console graphics. There’s also a Freeview tuner for grabbing all the free channels you can get, Nicam stereo sound, twin tuners and seven day EPG. It’s available from Next online now for £325.

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Pioneer has launched Pioneer PDP 424 MV Plasma TV with various technologies. The unique advantage of the product is the usage of plasma technology. Plasma technology is required to bring out impressive images on the television. Usually plasma technology uses 2 transparent glass panels. The layers of the glasses will be very thin. Pixels are filled in between those panels. Pixels are made with the cells filled with gas. When you switch on the unit power will pass on these cells. Then gas will emit high frequency ultra violet rays. These rays become a cause for glowing colours.

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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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In addition to their mean-looking 180Hz LCD, JVC has introduced another display technology in progress at this year’s CEATEC. Specifically, it’s a TV that responds to claps and gestures, or “handclap & gesture recognition TV” as it’s officially labeled. Here’s a little channel surfing scenario to demonstrate:

You clap your hands 3 times to bring up a round menu screen. A set top camera then tracks your hand, transforming it into a cursor. To click a button, the user just hooks their finger (ala signaling someone has a tiny wiener). Easy!

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JVC has used its time spent at Japan’s CEATEC technology show to demonstrate what it says is the first LCD panel with a 180Hz refresh rate. The 32-inch sample display uses a custom algorithm that can successfully interpolate a typical HDTV feed, which runs at 60Hz, and insert two frames of its own. This improvement cancels out much of the blur in fast movement, even when compared to today’s premium 120Hz sets. Images often appear sharper even if the TV runs at a lower resolution, according to JVC.

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Mitsubishi unveiled its 140-inch indoor full color LED display ‘Resolia’ with 15cm thickness during CEATEC 2007.

Mitsubishi affirmed its willingness to hold the large display market, while introducing an installation procedure.

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Microsoft has launched a beta test of Windows Media Center Internet TV, which will offer 100 hours plus of ad-supported entertainment from MSN Video.

As of September 28th, US users of Windows Vista Home Premium edition and Windows Vista Ultimate edition will be able to access the beta version of Internet TV via Media Center.

This new feature, lets users get television and video content on their PCs and TV sets without a TV tuner in their PC, will be supported by an advertising platform provided by YuMe and will be available to viewers for free.

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Folks at Panasonic need to be vigilant as they are in for some stiff competition from Runco. Also believed to be the leaders in home video display and technology, Runco International, has introduced its 103-inch flat panel, the CinemaWall XP-103DHD. A true statement piece for the most discerning of home theater customers, the XP-103DHD plasma display brings world-famous Runco engineering and design quality to the ultra-large 1080p full-HD plasma category. It comes with a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 and incorporates DVI with HDCP as well as RS-232 inputs for you to connect to its outboard DHD Digital Controller.

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Here comes a new version of Twinbird’s baby, the DVD ZABADY. It features an LCD monitor, is splashproof, plays DVDs and SD cards, MP3 and MPEG4. All this for 290x180x62mm and 1.3kg.

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ViewSonic on Thursday launched a major overhaul of its LCDs, beginning with the introduction of a new line of personal HDTVs that also serve as computer displays. The Diamani DUO’s 19-inch NX1932w and 22-inch NX2232w are full-fledged HDTVs with HDMI input for pure digital signals as well as an integrated ATSC HD tuner and a built-in, 10W speaker system. VGA input and the option of a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, however, turn the displays into full computer monitors. This gives students and apartment dwellers an opportunity to connect their game consoles or TV service without investing in a second display, ViewSonic says.

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E-Revolutiona and Takara Tomy come up with a new pocket TV: the Segnity which apparently is all that normal…it features a 1Seg TV tuner, a compact size (99x22x61mm and 90g), a 2.7 inches QVGA screen and the whole thing can be powered by AAA batteries or USB…the standard features that you expect from such a product…the difference comes from the “talking abilities” of this Segnity, for example when you’re about to switch it off it might say “Are you leaving already?”.
I told you, TV is the new God.

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Hitachi is about to put on sale the IV-R1000, a new Video Recorder, good for HD recording, it’s working just like your good old VHS tape recorder…simple as that…it features a couple iVDR slots, each one is an external HDD.
Those interested will have to wait a couple weeks more, until november and get their pocket money ready (370€), in Japan first of course.

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HDGuru scored the first review with the new Samsung BD-UP5000 Combo HD DVD/Blu-Ray Player. And in short, they loved it.

With the format war continuing with no end in sight, the Samsung BD-UP5000 it is the logical choice for HDTV viewers that want the best performance no matter which DVD, Blu-ray or HD DVD discs they choose to view.

HDGuru cites value, non-gimped player implementation and near perfect visual reproduction as reasons for top score designation.

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The new Mega Monster TV is there and it rocks an Hitachi badge!

The CMP1030FWJ is a PDP TV destined to a professionnal use (showrooms, events…) but who said we couldn’t be professionnal in our living room? Anyway! This baby features a 103 inches screen, 5000:1 contrast and a 1920×1080 resolution. Just in case your walls are too small, a 65 inches version (CMP650FWJ) is available with a cool 10000:1 contrast ratio…

Source : Akihabaranews