Samsung LCD C7000

3D HDTV

With the success of the 3D feature Avatar, 3D for the home television was a heavily promoted technology at the 2010 CES. The current stereoscopic vision 3D HDTV technology being rolled out by manufacturers has greater color reproduction accuracy and achieves Full HD resolution.

Edge Lit LCD

Full Array vs Edge-lit LED LCD Comparison

Both edge-lit and full array LED backlighting solutions are being used by LCD manufacturers. Find out how much difference there is and what the advantages and detractions of each configuration are.

Samsung LED LCD

LED LCD HDTV Comparison

LED backlighting of LCD HDTVs delivers some significant improvements over conventional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) lit LCD.

Panasonic VT25 LED LCD

Panasonic VT25 Series 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV Review | TC-P65VT25, TC-P58VT25, TC-P54VT25 and TC-P50VT25

Panasonic's VT25 series of 1080p Full HD, 3D plasma HDTVs is it's flagship series for 2010 and will be considered a classic release in years to come. CNET Editors having awarded it Best of Show and Best in Television awards at the 2010 CES.

Samsung C7000 LED LCD

Samsung C7000 | UN55C7000, UN46C7000 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV Review

Samsung's C7000 models are 3D enabled, Full HD (1080p) LED backlit LCD HDTVs. The Samsung C7000 and C6500 models were both CES 2010 Innovations Honorees. The LED backlighting delivers a truly impressive dynamic contrast ratio of 6,000,000:1.

Sony EX700 LED LCD

Sony BRAVIA EX700 1080p LED LCD HDTV Review

The Sony BRAVIA EX700 models are part of Sony's 2010 range of edge-lit LED LCD HDTVs. There are four EX700 models giving a good range of display size options. The EX700 models are identical to the recently reviewed Sony NX800 models except for 120Hz vs 240Hz MotionFlow LCD blur reduction and the absence of WiFi and Widgets.

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Sharp’s Quattron Quad Pixel HDTV Technology

Sharp Quattron

Sharp’s Quattron quad pixel HDTV technology is without doubt capable of reproducing trillions of colors as compared to billions for conventional LCD HDTVs. The technology also delivers a significant reduction in power consumption and therefore increasingly important smaller carbon footprint.

Best Pico Projector

Best Pico Projector - Samsung SP-H03

The Samsung SP-H03 is our choice for best pico projector and is a well designed projector for it’s intended role for facilitating on-the-go business presentations, or casual multimedia sharing without the limitations of the small screen size of a mobile handheld device. It’s huge 1GB on-board memory means that a hooking up to a source device such as a computer is not necessary. Most importantly it has a built-in Document Viewer application for projecting Microsoft Office files, PDF’s, images and most standard audio and video files in their native format. It’s somewhat like a Swiss army knife projector.

Samsung SP-H03 Pico Projector Review

Samsung SP-H03 Pico projector

The Samsung SP-H03 is a well designed projector for it’s intended role for facilitating on-the-go business presentations, or casual multimedia sharing without the limitations of the small screen size of a mobile handheld device. It’s huge 1GB on-board memory means that a hooking up to a source device such as a computer is not necessary. Most importantly it has a built-in Document Viewer application for projecting Microsoft Office files, PDF’s, images and most standard audio and video files in their native format. It’s somewhat like a Swiss army knife projector.

Optoma PK301 Pico Projector Review

Optoma PK301 Pico projector

The Optoma PK301 performs well as a very portable tool for on-the-go projection of much larger images and video than the displays of similar sized portable devices. It’s ideal for small business meetings and groups. MicroSD or USB can be used for loading digital multimedia without a separate video source device. The lack of native ability to display presentation software files such as PowerPoint or Keynote should be noted.

Optoma PK201 Pico Pocket Projector Review

Optoma PK201 Pico pocket projector

Optoma’s PK201 Pico pocket projector is a fresh update of the previously reviewed PK102 pico projector. The palm sized pico projector is ideal for making mobile business presentations or casual video sharing with friends without the screen size limitations of a mobile handheld device. Importantly the PK201 will connect with a wide range of mobile devices including; iPod, iPhone, iTouch, Camcorders, DV-Cams, Digital Cameras and DVD Players. Performance and feature improvements for the PK201 are; higher brightness, greater resolution, a micro SD card slot (more memory) and a wider range of connection options.

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 Full HD 1080p Home Theatre Projector Review

Optoma 8100 3LCD Home Theater Projector

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 is a very price competitive offering from Epson which deilvers all the lifelike detail of 1080p Full HD. This 3LCD home theater projector which has three 0.74-inch Epson D7 micro display panel. The 1,800 lumens of brightness means that it can cope with some ambient light and doesn’t require a darkened home theater to produce a suitably bright image. An onboard Dynamic Auto Iris system helps deliver an excellent dynamic contrast ratio of 36,000:1. It’s fast enough to control light (based on the gamma and black/white levels of content) on a frame-by-frame basis at up to 60 times per second and deliver good black levels for detail in darker scenes.

Optoma HD20 Full HD 1080p Home Theater Projector Review

Optoma HD20 DLP Home Theater Projector

Optoma’s HD20 projector is a value for money, compact, home theatre projector delivering Full HD (1080p) for a similar price to a HD (720p) projector of a year ago. It’s based on Texas Instrument’s DLP 0.65 inch DLP Darkchip2 technology which supports Brilliant Color delivering greater brightness and more lifelike colors. This HD20 has a maximum brightness of 1700 ANSI lumens which is more than suitable for the expected dimmer lighting of a home theater. Contrast is an important factor in achieving good picture quality and the Optoma HD20 has a high 4000:1 contrast ratio (Full On/Full Off).

Optoma HD66 720P 3D-Ready DLP Home Theater Projector Review

Optoma HD66 DLP 3D Ready DLP Home Theater Projector

Optoma’s HD66 720p projector is an inexpensive, value for money, high definition, home theatre option. It’s based on Texas Instruments DLP 0.65 inch DLP Darkchip2 technology which supports Brilliant Color delivering greater brightness and more lifelike colors. Notably, this projector is 3D ready and has a high 2500 lumens of maximum brightness to maintain projected 3D image brightness. It’s also conveniently portable at 5.1 lbs (2.31kg) if it’s not going to be permanently mounted. Contrast is an important factor in achieving good picture quality and Optoma HD66 has a high 4000:1 contrast ratio (Full On/Full Off).

Optoma GameTime GT700 DLP Gaming Projector Review

Optoma GT700 GameTime Gaming Projector

With the Optoma GT700 delivers something that has been sought after by consumers for some time, a projector focused on gaming and home entertainment. The GT700 has high lamp power ( 2300 ANSI lumens) to project a bright image with a high contrast ratio of 2500:1 (full on/full off) even in bright ambient light conditions. With a short throw ratio the GT700 can project a 120 inch diagonal image from less than 6 feet. The twin 5W on-board speakers (near widescreen HDTV sizing) obviate the necessity to provide external speakers.

Optoma GT360 GameTime 3D 2500 ANSI DLP Projector Review

Optoma GT360 GameTime Gaming Projector

Optoma’s GT360 is a DLP projector optimized for gaming. It has an excellent lamp power of 2500 ANSI lumens which will provide a bright projected image in even bright conditions. The contrast ratio which is an important factor in quality is a high 3000:1 (static: full on/full off). With a short throw (0.9:1) ratio the GT360 can project a 150 inch diagonal image from about 9 feet. Combined with 3D, a large projected image filling the visual field can produce a unique immersive gaming experience. Also noteworthy is the presence of twin, onboard 5W speakers which obviate the necessity for external speakers.

Optoma GT720 GameTime 3D 2500 ANSI Projector Review

Optoma GT720 GameTime Gaming Projector

With the Optoma GT720 delivers something that has been sought after by consumers for some time, a projector focused on gaming and home entertainment. The GT720 has high lamp power ( 2500 ANSI lumens) to project a bright image with a high contrast ratio of 3000:1 (full on/full off) even in bright ambient light conditions. With a short throw ratio the GT720 can project a 150 inch diagonal image from less than 8 feet. The twin 5W on-board speakers (near widescreen HDTV sizing) obviate the necessity to provide external speakers.

LG LE5500 Series 1080p LED LCD HDTV Review | 55LE5500, 47LE5500, 42LE5500

LG LX5500 LED LCD 1080P HDTV

The LG LE5500 series of Full HD (1080p) LED LCD HDTVs has all the advantages that come with LED backlighting and its close associate local dimming. The backlighting is of the best kind, full array, and have a remarkable dynamic contrast ratio (strong underlying factor of picture quality) of 5 million:1, thanks to the LED backlighting and local dimming. Other highlight features for this series are; Wireless 1080p readiness, near elimination of blur by TruMotion 120Hz and the Internet sourced entertainment opportunities presented by an Ethernet connection and NetCast Entertainment Access.

LG LX6500 Series 3D 1080p 240 Hz LED LCD HDTV with Local Dimming Review

LG LX6500 3D LED LCD 1080P HDTV

The LG LX6500 series of 3D ready, LED LCD, Full HD HDTVs is a close sibling of LG’s flagship LX9500 series which was a Cnet Best of CES 2010 nomoniee. The series includes three models; the 55 inch 55LX6500, 47 inch 47LX6500 and 42 inch 42LX6500. These models have a remarkable dynamic contrast ratio of 8 million:1 thanks for features like LED backlighting and local dimming. Other highlight features for this series are Wireless 1080p readiness, rear elimination of blur by TruMotion 240Hz and the Internet sourced entertainment opportunities presented by an Ethernet connection and NetCast Entertainment Access.

Panasonic VIERA U22 1080p LCD HDTV Series Review | TC-L42U22 , TC-L37U22 and TC-L32U22

Panasonic L42D2 IPS Panel LED LCD 1080P HDTV

The Panasonic VIERA U22 series Full HD (1080p) LCD HDTV is a less expensive LCD HDTV offering from Panasonic. With the lower cost comes conventional fluorescent backlighting rather than LED. The dynamic contrast ratio is 2,000:1 which is acceptable but, not as high as that produced by the flagship D2 LED LCD series. The U22 models do however, have a superior quality IPS (In Plane Switching) display compared to to conventional Twisted Neumatic (TN) LCD. There are three models in the U22 series; the 42 inch TC-L42U22, 37 inch TC-L37U22 and 32 inch TC-L32U22.

Panasonic’s Intelligent Scene Controller

Panasonic L37D2 with Intelligent Scene Controller

Panasonic’s Intelligent Scene Controller consists two technologies for improving picture quality; Scene Adaptive Backlight Control and Scene Adaptive Contrast/Gamma Correction. This system optimizes contrast and brightness to ensure that blacks are blacker, whites are brighter and detail is sharper.

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