UN55B7100 LED HDTV From Samsung

The UN55B7100 television model from Samsung is a 55″ LED HD version belonging to the company’s 7100 series. The television set costs USD 3,499.99 (website price).

This particular model is available in black color. The set can be installed on a stand, and it can optionally be mounted on the wall.

The set measures 12″ (D) X 51.7″ (W) X 34.5″ (H), and weighs 48.9 lbs without stand (60.4 lbs with stand). The video has a screen size of 54.6″, with a dynamic contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1, with auto-motion plus feature operating at 120Hz. Audio is provided by speakers installed at the bottom of the set, with digital audio feature enabled.

The TV comes equipped with standard features such as Picture-in-Picture, Caption, Game mode and Anynet + (HDMI-CEC). In line with the current trend of television and internet integration, the TV set has internet connectivity provided by Media 2.0 technology. This implies that you can avail of Internet@TV, DLNA and content library services.

There are four HDMI channels in the set, with 2 USB 2.0 ports, two RF In ports and one Ethernet (LAN) port.

Read more about a top-end LED HDTV model launched by Samsung, here.

837 Series From Mitsubishi – A 3D Ready TV

The 837 series of television models brought out by Irvine, California-based Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Inc are 3D ready entertainment boxes.

A typical 837 television measures 48.5″ (H) X 73.2″ (W) X 22.7″ (D) and weighs 154 pounds. The device deploys digital light processing technology from Texas Instruments to generate and display images at 1080p, and also has the capability to convert lower-resolution signals to 1080 before displaying them.

The 16:9 widescreen picture format lets viewers enjoy full theatrical experiences in the comfort of their home. An integrated HDTV tuner enables the box to receive both over-the-air HDTV broadcasts (received via an antenna) and non-scrambled digital cable broadcasts, including non-scrambled HDTV cable programming. There are HDMI inputs which accept digital 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video signals along with PCM digital stereo signals. The HDMI inputs can also accept a variety of PC signals and resolutions. These input support HDMI 1.3 Deep Color (up to 36 bits) and the x.v.Color extended color gamut.

The 837 series of Mitsubishi televisions also come with an Easy Connect Auto Input Sensing facility that automatically recognizes when a device has been plugged. Users are prompted to type in a name to the device. Any unused inputs are ignored, so that the menu now displays only those devices that are named.

Read more about the 3D-ready TV from Mitsubishi Electric, here.

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.

Sony Bravia KDL-32E5500 32in LCD TV Review

The new Sony 32E5500 TV looks pleasing to the eyes at first go with its glossy white finish and the sharp angular lines. It does remind one of the very distinctive Apple-type design, which happens to be key rival of Sony in the mp3 player market. The only different element which stands out different from the rest is the thick black outer frame placed directly in front of the main white bezel.

The E5500 has been brought forth in the market as the ‘Picture Frame TV’ and its potential clientele base would be people in want of a ‘designer’ TV which has the multimedia functionality. Sony’s emphasis on design of the 32E5500 extends to the fact that one can even choose the color and material of the outer-most frame as per one taste to suit their home décor and the options range from Aluminium and wood alternatives to the black plastic.

The 32E5500 stands out from the rest of Sony’s current excellent range. During the tests of the model, the operating specification of the 32E5500’s is almost exactly the same as that of Sony’s 32W5500. To an extent this similarity works in favor of the W series sets which are ranked quite high in the Sony’s current TV range.

This also comes with most amazing features. The full high definition screen in spite of its relatively small screen size of just 32in carries both Sony’s latest Bravia Engine 3 video engine and Motion Flow 100Hz system. The E5500’s multimedia-friendly position brings forth all the features of W series which includes the USB port enhanced with features to display a slide show of photos, MP3 and video files and this also includes the LAN port which one can use to  access files stored on a DLNA-certified PC.

The LAN port allows one to access Sony’s AppliCast online system which comes with a rather limited service that includes a calculator, RSS newsfeed access, a clock, a calendar and few stills based on nature, architecture and art themes that are available online.

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.

Bang & Olufsen launch 103”Plasma TV

Bang & Olufsen (B&O), the A/V products manufacturer is know for its eccentricity when its comes to design and recently it launched a huge 103-inch BeoVision 4 plasma TV for which it has started taking orders in the U.S. region .The company operating in U.S. operations from Arlington Heights, showed the massive goliath like TV set, with a cool $111,000 as it’s retail price.

At the core of the BeoVision 4 system is a 103-inch display incorporating plasma technology having FullHD 1,920 by 1080p resolution and an integrated DVB HD module, allows it to receive digital HD programs in MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 format. The package comes with an additional B & O BeoSystem 3 video platform; a Beo5 remote control which can be easily customized and all of this set on a motorized stand which lifts moves and tilts the screen.

The BeoLab 10 center-channel speaker has the company’s signature Acoustic Lens technology which controls the direction and dispersion of the higher frequencies. The set has a special automatic stand which when the screen is not in use holds it 3 inches off the ground and when the TV is switched on, the stand noiselessly lifts the heavier than 500-pound screen into optimal possition for viewing. The set needs a 220-volt connection to boot up the huge screen and stand along with the 120-volt connection to power the Beosystem 3 and the central speaker. B&O will come in variety of custom colors like red, blue, dark gray, black, aluminum and gold for the customers to chose from.

The BeoSystem 3 module has a VisionClear system, which has a combination of several technologies that optimizes the picture for a variety of conditions. There is also an automatic picture-control system features which can monitor the light conditions in the viewing room and adapts the picture to them. The set has an automatic color-management that every 100 hours analyzes the room to adjust the color temperature of the plasma screen.

Only drawback which might come in the way is that the surround-sound speaker system is sold separately. But, BeoVision 4 has an audio performance using an advanced surround-sound module which has digital signal processing that delivers an adaptive sound technology.

B&O is selling BeoVision 4 throughout its network of 60 B&O stores across the US.

Philips 42PFL7403D/F7 HDTV

The newly unveiled Philips 42PFL7403D/F7 has some very interesting features to attract customers in the market. Despite being a low cost HDTV it packs a lot of features in its set. This is a 42-inch HDTV set with USB-based multimedia capabilities. Philips HDTV is just amazing when it comes to creating a great viewing environment complete with the surround sound and the great customized feature of the remote enhances it further. But this TV fails in one of the most crucial areas defining any HDTV and that is its image quality which falls behind when compared with other HDTVs.

Due to the weak management by the HDTV in handling skin tones the image formed is dull and lifeless. Skin tones are not clearly defined and the reddish hue is present in majority thereby ruining the picture quality which is a key feature. The set has distinct problems with movements also which produces blurs and pixilation problems. The 720p video processing feature in the 42PFL7403D/F7 cuts off significant screen content from all the four corners of the screen and creates some major over scan issues.

What the 42PFL7403D/F7 lacks in image quality is what it delivers in sound quality. The sound from the in built TV speaker system is amazing. The 42PFL7403D/F7 simulates surround sound as good as any other HDTV out there in the market today.

The USB port enables the 42PFL7403D/F7 to play photo slideshows of only JPEG files and also play the MP3 audio files through any USB-based drive. It also comes with a headphone jack so that one catch watch television without disturbing others even in the middle of the night.

The 42PFL7403D/F7 has different picture modes, there is a convenient menu offering a variety of options. The Quick Access mode allows one to change the audio settings, shut off the captioning feature without even going through the complicated main menu.

The Philips 42PFL7403D/F7 is a has a decent price tag with only the poor image quality putting of the potential customers.

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