Panasonic TX-26LXD80 LCD HDTV
The Panasonic TX-26LXD80 is a smart looking small to medium sized LCD HDTV, with a 26-inch display. At this size you get the expected 720p / 1080i HD resolution of 1366× 768 pixel resolution, any higher and you wouldn"t see any increased benefit. Panasonic is aiming the Panasonic Viera TX-26LXD80 at those looking for a decent, smaller HDTV to use as their main set, or for use as a second set. Key Features 26-Inch LCD HDTV 1366 x 768 Pixel Resolution (720p) 8, 000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio SD Memory Card Reader VIERA Link 3x HDMI Inputs, PC VGA, Component 24p Support V-Audio Technology With prices under £ 400 the TX-26LXD80 offers a lot for this low price.
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Panasonic TC-P54Z1 Plasma HDTV
With Pioneer closing it"s doors on HDTV production, and stepping down as the plasma king, people looking for a great plasma might be interested in the new Panasonic Z1 series. Panasonic"s most advanced plasma HDTV, the Z1 series is available in only one size and model, as the 54-inch Panasonic TC-P54Z1. I will start off with the most interesting point, the price. The Panasonic TC-P54Z1 is set to set you back a massive $5, 999, and with the state of the current economy, we"re quiet sure the TC-P54Z1 is a niche product. Money aside, the Panasonic TC-P54Z1 does indeed look and sound like a great HDTV. With a very slim 1-inch thick design, a lower power consuming 1080p Neo PDP panel, and high native contrast ratio of 40, 000:1.
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Panasonic TH-50PZ77U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV
Introduction Buying a new television these days can be a tough job. There has been a definite shift from Plasma to LCD, with some manufacturers exiting the Plasma arena entirely. However, if you"re looking for a TV above 42-inches, Plasma can still be a regret-free choice. Here we review one of Panasonic"s latest entries into the large Plasma marketplace, the Panasonic TH-50PZ77U 50" 1080p HDTV. Specs 50" Class (50.0" diagonal), 1080p 1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution 1080p/1080i/720p/480p Compatible, Up to 10, 000:1 Contrast Ratio Integrated ATSC Tuner, SD Card Slot for Photos, EZ Sync HDAVI Control Inputs: 2 HDMI, 2 Component, 3 S-Video, 3 Audio. 20W Stereo Speakers Why Plasma?
Ultra definition LCD TV - Latest news from Samsung
Last week it was Blue Phase televisions Samsung sent to shock us via the Society for Information Display (SID) International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition in LA; this week it"s ultra-high definition and lots more. A mighty pixel count of 3, 840 x 2, 160 explains the name, by the way. On top of that, the screen refreshes at 120Hz for added clarity and reduced blurring and extra RGB LED backlights have been built in to raise the colour saturation into the stratosphere. Virtually there? Company exec Sang Soo Kim is clearly pleased with his new toy, saying: "This 82-inch LCD is large enough to cover all viewing angles with ultra-definition resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate that will allow viewers to watch motion pictures as if they are really in them.
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Samsung is the number one seller for LCDs in North America.
Samsung is the top seller for LCDs, with Sony and Vizio right behind. A recent study by DisplaySearch says that the manufacturer has regained the top spot when it comes to LCDs in North America. However, it was a close race, with Samsung, Sony and Vizio as the top three, nevertheless separated by less than half a point of unit share. Sony previously held the top spot at the end of 2007. Bargain brand Vizio was right on their heels, with a jump from Q4 2007's 10.3 percent to 12.2 percent in early 2008. Overall, LCDs are on the rise, climbing 59 percent on account of early 2007. Plasma sales fell 9 percent. On the plasma side, Panasonic took the lead, followed by LG;
Samsung Electronics and Giorgio ARMANI unveil Late Premium LCD Television at Milan Furniture Fair
Designed for a discriminating consumer, who is seeking a prestige television that combines sophisticated design and leading flat shade technology. The alliance foresees the step of a range of prestige portable and home consumer electronics products matching Giorgio Armani"s iconic example aesthetic with Samsung"s cutting-edge technology and guidance in consumer electronics. Onliest drawing elements involve a stylish remote control and a special 4-mode lighted power switch that customizes the dash of the two companies" logos on the front of the television. At rest, the remote mirrors the simple gracefulness of the television itself. When handled, the unit immediately comes alive with radiant backlights to in process a full range of convenient features.
Sony KDL-46XBR4 46 inch LCD HDTV
As you would imagine, being a close friend of the HT Guys comes with some benefits. We have a friend that just bought the Sony KDL-46XBR4 46 inch LCD and a Sony Blu-ray player. He asked for some help setting the TV up and of course we said yes. Well, we said yes because it provides good material for our show. Our friend uses Cox cable, OTA and Blu-ray for his HD material. Impression The TV looks visually appealing and has a high build quality. There is a clear plastic frame that goes around the TV. We immediately took the TV off the default setting and changed it to cinema. Cox cable looked very bad. So bad that we recommended switching to satellite. Braden has Cox as one of his sources so his impression was that Cox does not look that bad on his TVs.
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Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4 46 inch LCD HDTV
XBR series televisions represent the very best Sony has to offer in high definition viewing. The XBR line of Full HD 1080p televisions incorporates all of Sony's latest technologies (including HDMI v1.3 features such as x.v.Color and Deep Color). Additional features like Motionflow 120Hz enable smoother motion when viewing movies or fast-action sports. BRAVIA Engine PRO with Digital Reality Creation upconverts all interlaced and progressive video signals including HD signals directly to 1080p for amazing detail and sharpness. Sony BRAVIA Full HD means you"re getting the best resolution that high-definition has to offer consumers. With Sony BRAVIA XBR HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels5 and 1080p video inputs.
New Sony Bravia KDL-32V4500 with HD tuner
Sony are releasing a whole bunch of new HDTVs for 2008. The new Sony V4500 series is headed for the European market, and consists of three LCD HDTV sizes, 26-inch, 32-inch, and 37-inch. The new screens, according to Sony, showcase the company's "innovative new draw the LINE design concept". Sony's KDL-32V4500 makes HD graphics and digital TV accessible to everyone! The KDL-32V4500 includes the best Sony technologies, including the BRAVIA Engine and the Personal Image function, which turns it into a huge digital photo frame! Thanks to its contrast rate of 33, 000:1, colours are pure and lifelike with no smudging or dulling of images. Its three HDMI connections and its two scart sockets allow you to hook up your DVD recorder, Blu-ray player or games console, while its digital tuner means you can watch more programmes and enjoy your audiovisual entertainment to the max!
Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-Ray player
The Samsung BD-P1600 blu-ray player is one of Samsung"s latest offerings. The newest generation of blu-ray players are starting to show up at stores and the Samsung BD-P1600 looks like an impressive, well priced model. With a suggested retail price of $299, the mid range player has a lot to offer, with BD-Live support and like it"s higher tire players offers Netflix streaming support. Even though the Samsung BD-P1600 supports BD-Live, it does not feature the required 1GB of storage space, but this is easily added by any USB memory stick, which can be found very cheaply.As this is a new player, it features super fast loading times for blu-ray playback.
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Blu-ray: the complete guide to everything you need to know about Blu-ray and Hi-Def
Upgrading to the new Blu-ray Disc format is like making that VHS to DVD switch all over again. But this time it"s DVD that now looks blocky and out-of-date. Getting started with Blu-ray. 1. What is Blu-ray? 2. What products offer Blu-ray playback? 3. How much does Blu-ray hardware cost? 4. Is there regional coding on Blu-ray? 5. Which studios support Blu-ray? 6. Is Blu-ray recordable? What about the alternatives? 7. Why not just buy an upscaling DVD deck? 8. Why did Blu-ray beat HD DVD? 9. Can Blu-ray decks play CDs and DVDs? 10. Will all the HD DVD discs come out on Blu-ray? Will my television play Blu-ray? 11. What sort of display do I need? 12.Do I need a Full HD screen for Blu-ray?
Pioneer updates its Blu-ray players.
Pioneer"s new range of Blu-ray players - the robust, piano-black machines boast impressive audio and visual capabilities, but it all comes at a premium. Features-wise the BDP-05FD and BDP-51D are jam-packed. Superior sound Pioneer has managed to squeeze in support for all HD audio formats - an industry first. Superior sound. This means that Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD Master Audio all move a look in when it comes to watching your chosen Blu-ray Cd with superior sound. As with Pioneer"s preceding players, there"s added interactivity with its Kuro range of TVs and AV receivers giving, the company states, "the most true-to-life reproduction of HD feature films.
Mitsubishi Unisen 151, 153 Series
Mitsubishi have launched their newest LCD HDTV range with the Mitsubishi Unisen series. If two speakers aren"t enough for your HDTV, the Mitsubishi Unisen range packs a massive 16 speakers into it"s built in audio bar. By using an advanced algorithm to delay the sound beams and independently project them from the 16 speakers, creates a fully immersive surround sound experience. The balanced audio waves should sound like they are coming form behind the viewer, without the need of rear speakers. The new Unisen HDTVs are split into three separate series, the Mitsubishi 151 Series (40, 46 and 52-inches), the Unisen 153 series (40, 46 and 52-inches), and the highest-end Mitsubishi Unisen Diamond 259 Series, available in 46, and 52-inches.
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LG announced two Xcanva Scarlet LH70 sets
LG Korea have just announced two new, great looking Xcanva Scarlet LH70 sets, both of which feature integrated bluetooth wireless connectivity. We have seen similar bluetooth technology used in the LG 7000 series before, but the LG LH70 models seem more advanced, and look superb. The LG LH70 series consists of two very thin models, the 42 inch LG 42LH70 which measures just 39.7mm thin, and the 47-inch LG 47LH70, measuring 40.9mm thin. With a great design, and thin frame, and boasting 120Hz technology, 2ms response time, and a 100, 000:1 contrast ratio. The most interesting feature here is the bluetooth support, which allows you to connect bluetooth headphones, and also connect with bluetooth mobile phones to stream video and view photos directly on the HDTV.
10 popular questions about plasma HDTV
10 popular questions about plasma HDTV What is the easiest way to go HD on new Sony LCD HDTV? We just purchased a Sony 40" HDTV LCD 1080p. We have a pioneer DVD surrond system... Try to connect your DVD to your TV using HDMI cables, and make sure your Pioneer DVD have HDMI output, and about... How much FPS will a vizio 26 inch hdtv lcd monitor do up to until it discards the rest? (like average 17" will display 60fps and discard the rest... well what about a vizio 26 inch hdtv lcd monitor?) ... depends on the max resolution... a 26" is likely 720p? In the 720p the "p" refers to a max framerate... What is the best way to watch dvds on a lcd hdtv? I hava an xbox360 but thinking about buying an upscaler?
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