Panasonic TC-P58S1 Review
The Panasonic TC-P58S1
Aiming to buy a cheap HDTV can often bring disappointment. Rather, you should think about getting an HDTV that offers great value for its price. The Panasonic TC-P58S1 is one good example, offering breathtaking images sure to make your jaw drop without burning a hole in your wallet.
Toshiba Regza 47ZV650U Review
The Toshiba Regza 47ZV650U
One of the things which determines the price of an LCD HDTV set is its video processor, particularly its refresh rate. For example, those with a 120Hz refresh rate cost much less than those with 240Hz. In the case of the Toshiba Regza 47ZV650U, though, it is still relatively affordable even if it has the 240Hz effect, which makes it a good choice for those after smooth motion resolution without paying too much.
Samsung UN55B6000 Review
The Samsung UN55B6000
Whether in terms of physical figures or in gadget styles, thin is definitely in. Just take the Samsung UN55B6000, for example. It is one of Samsung’s thinnest LED-lit LCD HDTV displays, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.
Panasonic TC-P54V10 Review
The Panasonic TC-P54V10
Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers of Plasma HDTVs, and it continues to reinforce that position with the Panasonic TC-P54V10, one of its best Plasmas yet with a combination of stunning design, superb picture quality and interactive features that guarantee everyone in the family will have something to love about it.
Toshiba Regza 52XV645U Review
The Toshiba Regza 52XV645U
HDTV prices are usually determined by their screen sizes and those above 50 inches often cost $2000 or more. The 52-inch Toshiba Regza 52XV645U, however, comes for as low as $1200, which means it offers excellent value - or does it?
Basic Facts About the HDTV Tuner Card
Are you planning on transforming your personal computer into a first-class media centre? If you answered yes, you might want to put an HDTV tuner card on your shopping list the next time you go to a computer store to buy upgrades - after reading this article, that is.
HDTV Converter - A Buying Guide
An HDTV used to be a luxury. However, with networks switching over to digital broadcasting, it is fast becoming a must-have for those who don’t want to miss out on their favorite TV shows. This doesn’t mean you can’t keep your old, analog TV, though. You can still use it as long as you purchase an HDTV converter.
Vizio Impresses With 2010 XVT Pro Series
Vizio is one of the top HDTV brands in the United States and for 2010, it strengthens its position even further with the new XVT Pro Series.
This series consists of all LED displays - some with TruLED local dimming technology and others with Razor LED edge-lit technology - with the largest screen measuring 72 inches.
Some models are also equipped with 3DHD technology, marking Vizio’s jump into the 3D bandwagon like other top brands. This 3DHD technology allows viewers to see the images not just in 3D but in full 1080p HD, alternating the images between the left and right eye with the help of Bluetooth-compatible XpanD active shutter glasses that are sold separately.
All the models come with the Vizio Internet Applications (VIA), the company’s interactive suite which allows access to online information and videos. They don’t even have to be wired via ethernet since they have built-in WiFi capability.
Wireless HDMI is another new offering from Vizio for 2010. The 72-inch, 55-inch and 47-inch models of the XVT Pro Series have a built-in wireless HDMI receiver which can receive signals from the Vizio XVT Pro Wireless HDMI adapter, also sold separately, so consumers can have less wires to worry about.
The 58-inch model of the series offers Vizio’s first Cinema Wide Display, faithfully and amazingly recreating the movie theater experience for home enjoyment.
All models come with a Bluetooth-enabled remote that has a sliding QWERTY keyboard.
Sony 2010 HDTV Lineup
Like the rest of the top HDTV companies, Sony unveiled its 2010 Bravia Lineup at this year’s CES. It offers 12 new series for a total of 38 new models.
Sony’s flagship series for 2010 is the LX900 series, which comes in 60-, 52-, 46- and 40-inch screens, all of which are equipped with full 3D technology - even with two pairs of 3D glasses included. They also come with edge LED backlighting, built-in Wi-Fi capability, integrated Bravia Internet Video, and an Intelligent Presence Sensor to help you save energy.
The HX series - HX900 and HX800 - are both 3D-Ready, with the 3D emitter and glasses sold separately, as well as Wi-Fi adapter ready. The HX900 series uses local dimming LED technology while the rest use Dynamic edge LED backlighting.
On the other hand, the NX800 and NX700 have built-in Wi-Fi capavility like the LX900 series but are not capable of working with 3D technology. The NX800 series comes with 240Hz Motionflow technology for smooth motion while the latter offers 120Hz.
The other Sony Bravia HDTV series with LED-lit displays are the EX700 and EX600 while the EX500, EX40B and EX400 use conventional backlight. The EX700 and EX40B models are equipped with Bravia Engine 3 while the Ex600, EX500 and EX400 come with Bravia Engine 2. All come with full 1080p resolution.
The Bravia EX308 and BX300, which are available in 32- and 22-inch screens, offer 720p resolution. Both will be available in the spring, with the 32-inch screens costing about $500.
LG 2010 HDTVs - More Interactive Than Ever
For 2010, LG Electronics offers no less than 41 new LCD models, including several LED-lit displays, and eight new Plasma sets - many of which take HDTV interactivity to the next level by including built-in support for Skype video calls.
Aside from access to Skype, these HDTVs also allow viewers to stream movies from Netflix 2.0, VUDU and YouTube, while listening to millions of songs from Napster and getting the latest online information via Yahoo! Widgets. They are also equipped with DLNA technology which means viewers can now access media files on networked computers.
LG’s biggest HDTV family for 2010 is the Infinia, which delivers ‘freedom through infinite possibilities’. This LED LCD HDTV series, consisting of the LE9500, LE8500 and LE7500 series, as well as Plasma sets PK950 and PK750, offers a stunning slim, design, being less than an inch thick. The LED sets offer a Full LED Slim technology which enhances local dimming for even deeper blacks and uniform picture. The LE9500 sets are also 3D-ready.
On the other hand, the PK950 and PK750 have a THX certified display and a new ‘Skin Glass’ protective system, which reduces glare even further and eliminates double imaging. They also have a Dual XD Engine so standard definition content appears in near HD quality, and a TruBlack Filter.
LG 2010 HDTVs also have a new remote system called the ‘Magic Wand’.
