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.

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.

Philips ultra slim Essence LCD TV launched in UK

 

A svelte design which is only like 38mm shallow and weighs just 16kgs, The Philips 42PES0001D ‘Essence’ LCD TV has been designed to satisfy the customer demand for an ultra modern and stylish flat panel TV which can be wall mounted. The perfectly designed panel also has features which include a self-levelling bracket, which ensures that the TV is mounted in perfectly horizontal manner.

Phillip is assuring with confidence that mounting the 42PES0001D is a one man’s job. Since the Essence weighs very much less comparatively than any other 42 inch LCD TV.

There is only a single cable (that includes power) that runs between the connectivity hub and the screen too much of clutter earlier is reduced to a minimum, leaving the 42PES0001D to bare minimum and hence proudly shows off its glamorous and stylish lines. The slim sound bar is placed underneath the panel and is replaceable and hence can easily be removed for a replacement with different types of speakers if and when required. The screen does not have inbuilt tuners and instead of that the digital and analogue tuners are located in an external media receiver box that comes with the screen.

Under all this is Philips’ perfectly carved masterpiece Pixel HD Engine along with a 2ms response time and 100Hz processing. It gives a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and the 42PES0001 is DLNA compliant. All of this style however doesn’t come at small price for its worth.

The 42PES0001 will be available only in the UK.

Samsung PN42A450 42″ Plasma HDTV

 

If you’re a fan of the craftsmanship at Samsung, then this TV was made for you.  With 720p resolution, HD tuner, and Filterbright technology, it doesn’t come short of meeting your viewing needs. Visually, it is quite a beauty and would look magnificent in any living room. I really like the fact that it is plasma, instead of LCD. Most people don’t know the difference between plasma and LCD. Lets take a look at some of the key differences.

While there isn’t a huge difference, I believe plasma is just a bit better than LCD, especially for home use. Plasma’s can display black colors more accurately and that allows for a better contrast of images. Viewing angles are also better on plasma televisions. This means that on plasma the angle from which you are watching won’t affect the picture quality as much as it would on an LCD set. Plasma is much more affordable, and you will find the prices are lower than LCD models the majority of the time.

The screen size is very large at 42 inches. This means you will be able to view your movies and shows optimally when sitting five to ten feet away. 720p means that 720 pixels will line up vertically. The more pixels that a television has, the clearer the picture will be displayed. P stands for progressive scan, and it also aids in providing you with the clearest picture quality possible. Equipped with Filterbright technology, the glare is severely reduced for this set. This is a great addition, and I wish my TV had this.

Reviews have scored this TV at an average of 4.6 out of 5 total stars. Comments ranged anywhere from “I would highly recommend this TV” to “I recommend this television to anyone purchasing a television in this size range”.  I didn’t find a single review where the purchaser wasn’t satisfied. The price of this set is excellent at $799, and I would recommend buying this set soon.