65 Inch Class TV From Sony Enthralls

The Bravia W model from Sony Television has all the latest bells and whistles that viewers can expect from a classy equipment, and more. With a price tag of USD 4,999.99, it better be.

The Bravia W comes in four different sizes: 40″, 46″, 52″ and 65″. The 65″ is indeed the top of the heap amongst them. Here we list some of its features.

A 16:9 full HD 1080p resolution panel is capable of processing any video signal and output it with the right, optimum resolution. This means that all Blu-ray Disc players and other high-end entertainment systems (such as Sony’s own PlayStation 3) work beautifully with the TV.

The device comes equipped with Motionflow 120Hz technology that gives a smoother and more natural motion even in complex framing environments such as fast-action sports, animation movies and games.

The TV can be hooked to PCs and other devices which can stream digital photos, music and video, and this is thanks to the circuitry that complies with DLNA specifications. The display comes with internet widgets, which give viewers access to websites that host content such as news, weather, stock info and the like.

Read more about the best-in-class television set from Sony, here.

The LED 8500 TV From Samsung

The UN55B 8500 LED HD TV from Samsung has all the latest cutting-edge technology that is available in the market today. A brief skim through its features proves this.

The 54.6” diagonal screen has a whopping dynamic contrast ratio of 7,000,000:1, provides a resolution of 1,920X1,080, and uses LED local dimming backlight technology. An inbuilt “Auto Motion Plus” 240Hz functionality eliminates all the blur associated with motion, to give a smooth and crisp picture. Two audio 15W speakers are attached to the bottom of the screen.

The TV has inbuilt connectivity with the internet through widgets. There are widgets that let viewers access popular social networking sites such as Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, as well as access video-on-demand service provided by Blockbuster and Amazon. Videos, music and photos from the PC or the DLNA mobile device can be accessed wirelessly and brought on to the LED 8500 TV.

The TV itself is only 1.6” deep, making it the slimmest device brought out by Samsung yet. The TV can be supported by a stand or hung up on the wall like a work of art. Without the stand, the TV weighs less than 62 lbs.

Read more about the latest TV model to enter the market, brought to you by Samsung, here.

LG’s TruMotion 42LH40 1080p LCD HDTV

Many a times one has to undergo this weird deja-vu sort of experience wherein one finds something amiss. With an aim to reduce choppy motions and judders in the images, LG now offers a TruMotion 120Hz 42LH40 1080p LCD HDTV which removes common sources of such problems thereby creating a more finer and smoother life like images especially while catching up with fast paced sports or other action movies and the icing on the cake is that one gets to enjoy advanced performance on a full HD 1080p LCD panel with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, wider 178° x 178° viewing angle, and a great 2.7ms panel-response time.

The features include 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio which delivers enhanced color and fine details in addition to the 10-bit color reproduction. The panel is 500cd/m² dense with ideal brightness for rooms with high levels of ambient light, the panel life extends up to 60,000-hour and this allows one to enjoy high-performance LCD for years to come.

The 42LH40’s Intelligent Sensor has a complicated algorithm which uses 4,096 sensing steps that evaluates a panel’s surroundings in order to optimize a panel’s brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and white balance as per the viewing area needs.

The LG XD engine employs advanced video processing in order to optimize the black levels and regulate the panel brightness and also to enhance the color reduce noise and artifacts. XD Engine technology also provides for de-interlacing of analog signals. This makes it compatible with the performance level of any modern flat panel technologies. From style on the outside to advanced technologies on the inside, your home HD experience begins with the LG 42LH40.

LG 42LH5000- 200Hz 42 inch LCD TV

The 42LH5000 has a smart and edgy design which allows it to fit easily in almost any living room. When it comes to moving the TV to set it at different angles, one can easily rotate it 20 degrees left or right, but the axis does not allow any up down movement.

This new LCD TV launched by LG is environment friendly. Apart from the fact that this TV consumes only 210W on daily viewing basis, there is also a physical on-off switch which has a handy easy to reach dimmable display. It even has the ability to turn off the display if one is not in the room or is busy elsewhere.

The built-in free view tuner works well when it comes to viewing movies and documentaries, but is unable to match up when it comes to news, sports, action movies or anything with fast paced graphics. But this is resolved by plugging in an external HD source. The TV has high definition picture clarity which produces sharp and crisp images with their vibrant hues apart from applying any scene-specific image process. The contrast is almost same for all the applications and only muted scenes suffer from lack of definition.

A sensor is present in front of the screen which matches the lighting system of the television to that of the ambience of the room. A sensor on the front will adjust the brightness of the display to match ambience of the room. A very neatly placed UI on the menu allows one to turn off this feature in case the viewer is bothered by too many adjustments.

One of the most important features of the 42LH5000’s is its USB port wherein one can watch movies, display pictures by plugging in a portable hard drive or flash memory stick regardless of any worries about the codec support.

The sound is good with the stereo speakers. It gives more than enough volume there is no audio-out available and hence the need for a headphone socket in case one wants to plug into a stereo. The LG 42LH5000 is available at Currys for £899.

Toshiba Regza 26 AV 615 DB 26 inch LCD TV

Priced at £ 353 and five pence at the times of recession, Toshiba’s 26 AV 615 DB is not positioned in the market as a TV with a price that can be bargained for. Starting with the design, the black bezel is now much glossier and the structural design boasts of more robustness.

The bezel has a distinctive design with a fetching angled in wedge effect that has a small Toshiba logo emblazoned across the bottom half. This logo does not shine like the one on the Toshiba’s AV 635 and other higher models, but still the set is one the most attractive 26 inch models in the town.

The 26 AV 615 DB’s connections perform better than what was expected, There are three HDMIs one on the side and the other two on the rear. The D-SUB PC port, allows one to double the screen as a computer monitor. But the USB ports only support the Service updates. The auto tuning feature does not start when the TV is switched and being manual it has to be tuned later one. This is one drawback which the 26 AV 615 DB faces. This can be possibly the only reason why any consumer might not like the sleek and elegant look of the instrument which is being popularized by Toshiba as a piece of art in it.

There is a long list of features in neatly arranged small onscreen menus. There are some useful picture presets which includes the Cinema Mode. The digital noise reduction processing is optional. All this is combined with the multi-level colour transient improvement (CTI) and a dedicated flesh tone adjustment provides an excellent audio environment and one of a kind experience to the user. Adaptive Luma Control and the option to switch the TV’s Active Backlight on or off is another attractive feature in the television set which is alluring the customers.

Mitsubishi LT-52149 52-inch LCD HDTV

The newly unveiled Mitsubishi LT-52149 is surely going to be a favorite amongst video and audio enthusiasts. The HDTV’s audio is completely different from others in the range. The usual HDTV has built-in 2-way, 2-channel speaker system which allows the audio to accompany the video picture. Mitsubishi’s LT52149 is different from the other usual HDTV in the range because it enhances the audio experience in the HDTV due to the 16-speaker, 5.1-channel built-in audio speaker.

The complex design and directivity patterns of this speaker arrangement lets one create surround sound home theater without any additional speakers and cables. Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic processing create the impressive innovative HDTV audio system, which has a low-frequency reproduction used for enhancing the built-in variable subwoofer system which can easily be hooked to a powered subwoofer. The integrated sound bar is mounted along the bottom edge of the LT52149’s bezel and is capable of delivering an all encompassing 5-channel surround sound effect by employing 16 individual 2W drivers.

The LT 52149 has a combined analog and digital tuner using which the user can program both from analog and digital sources. This HDTV from Mitsubishi also has the built-in CableCARD slot. The integrated TV Guide Daily allows one to browse through one’s favorite shows. The LT52149 has ClearThoughtEasyConnect setup which simplifies the day to day use.

Mitsubishi’s LT52149 has four HDMI connections. HDMI is the interface in consumer electronics which has both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio available in all the HD 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. One can use the giant 52” screen as a photo album using the USB thumb drive or USB Card Reader to the LT52149.

The LT-52149 is not designed for one particular type of video, Mitsubishi has LCD with 4 video modes allowing one to enhance one’s TV’s performance. One has choice between the Gaming Mode and Natural Mode in this HDTV.

Sony Bravia KDL-37S5500

One of the most affordable HDTV in the market, the new Sony’s S-series HDTV is described as one which provides “entertainment for everyone” and this is the closest Sony has ever come to the word ‘cheap’. The 37inch KDL-37S550037 set when bought from the Sony online store costs around £829.It is cheapest TV offered by Sony in the LCD TV range and hence it generates lot of interest from customers who are interested in a good entry-level LCD TV.

The KDL-37S5500 is no frill low cost LCD TV. One cannot expect a razor sharp super slim line design which is similar to that of the new ZX1 or the EX1. All one gets is on the face straight forward 37in LCD screen combined with a 7.5mm black plastic bevel around the edges. The features are neat enough and all the basic features one wants in an HD set are present and correct.

The KDL-37S5500 provides a full HD (1080p) resolution which has a 50Hz refresh rate and also provides support for PAL, NTSC and Secam formats. Present at the back of the unit are two HDMI ports, component-video inputs along with a stereo output which connects the TV with an external music system, and VGA and audio ports for connecting a PC.

The KDL-37S5500 has a hybrid analogue/digital TV tuner, which gives user an option to choose the best reception which is available in their area. Apart from that an additional set of connectors is located on the left-hand edge of the screen for easy access and this also includes the third and final HDMI port which comes in handy for connecting a gaming console, VCR or any other device like a headphone socket. There is also a CAM slot for pay-per-view access cards and a USB port which allows one to play photo slideshows or listen to MP3 music.

The KDL-37S5500 does have certain flaws but their solid entry-level sets gives a good platform for the set of features which includes an image and build quality that is a trademark of a brand like Sony. Home cinema enthusiasts may prefer something which is little up-market, but the KDL-37S5500 comes as good choice for the people who want a good quality HD TV for less than a grand.

Samsung UE46B8000 – 46in Series 8 LCD TV

As per the reports, Samsung is UK’s biggest selling TV brand and this tag does not come easily. Samsung has been always ahead in this market segment leaving its rivals tailing from far behind. This year SAMSUNG has launched not just one or two TVs having the LED backlight feature but a whole new range of LED TVs which have within their fold, three different ranges.

UE46B8000 is a flagship TV in this range. At 46 inches it is surprisingly slim with a depth less than 30mm as a matter of fact. Samsung has added clear, centimeter-wide prism alongside the edges of the screen’s glossy black, ultra-chic minimalist frame has a great look with a transparent bar joining the TV with metal desktop stand. Theirs is a massive connections plug if the need for an external tuner/switching box arises and other includes four HDMIs, two USB ports (one for USB HDD devices) with a DLNA-certified Ethernet port capable of bringing in multimedia files from your PC or other DLNA-certified storage devices.

Although some features may not go down well with the fact that Samsung has used all necessary connections and tuners within the B8000’s main body rather than using an external multimedia box.

Samsung has not focused too much on marketing this as an opulent TV and it has actually put this in the wall mounting bracket with B8000 series which has a small gap of around 0.6 inches between the TV and the wall by using one single screw. The set is slender with remarkable features of an ultra-slim TV which has managed to integrate both analogue and digital tuners in the suave design svelte form.

Samsung launches UN-55B6000 1080p LED LCD HDTV

The new Samsung UN-55B6000 1080p HDTV is a gorgeously crafted LED LCD which boasts of edge-lit LED technology. So while other LCD TV’s have backlit LED facility wherein the light comes from behind the screen but in the edge-lit models like the one Samsung has the light actually shines from the edges thereby creating more precise colors with depth and also reducing the energy consumption by around 40%.

Samsung LED technology creates much more true-to-life pictures ranging from pure blacks to clear whites. The Enriched Color Expression features delivers an advanced processing which ensures that every image vibrant and colorful on screen just the way it has been captured on film. The UN55B6000 is equipped with the Touch of Color (ToC) manufacturing process which induces a deep red hue in the solid bezel during production and hence there are no plastic veneers. The B6000 line which measures only 1.2 inches is the slimmest panel for any LED in the market.

In order to make it easier for the users to go online, Samsung has added the InfoLink RSS feature in the TV. One will be able to have hassle free access to news, weather, sports, and stock information from reputable and legitimate sources. The USB 2.0 input enables the user to connect media players, thumb drives and digital cameras to the television easily. The UN55B6000 has four HDMI inputs that provide high definition connectivity, apart from that there is one component-video input and one S-video input which serves good for DVD and VHS input purposes. Read more

LG LCD TV with Freesat

LG, the Korean electronics giant has recently launched a brand new range of LCD TV which comes with an in-built Freesat. Freesat is a free digital satellite services brought in by ITV and BBC.

LG is the second company after Panasonic which has gone along this path. Panasonic was the company to launch the range of Freesat-enabled Viera TV range. LG is expected match up in the price segment and the new TV range may be more costly than Panasonic one. There are currently four models in the LF7700 range on offer. These are available in 32, 37, 42 and 47-inch and are equipped with Ethernet connection feature, 4 HDMI & USB ports, 24p Real Cinema, Intelligent Sensor II and a ‘not visible speaker’.

According to LG, the monitors will be having a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and the two most expensive models in the range with come with TruMotion 100Hz which will be great for adrenaline junkies who love high octane action movies. All the four models are capable to project images in the 1920×1080 pixel frame and thereby ensuring their Full HD status.

Apart from all the features LG believes that this LCD range is most environmental friendly. It reduces the power consumption by a mind boggling 70 percent when compared with its predecessor. This feature has been made possible with through the  sensor system which adjusts  the screen settings on the basis of the lighting conditions in the room for example a bright room would have darker screen resolution and vice versa.

The 32-inch version is priced at an expensive rate of £700 (or £570 as per other sources) and the 46-inch model being a rather costly at £1400, which is quite a fee to pay to watch BBC and ITV HD. The official launch is expected in May 2009.

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