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Editor's HDTV Pick

HP 47 inch MediaSmart 1080p LCD HDTV "Out of the box" digital media platform. Enjoy videos, pictures and music from home network + digital media delivered over your broadband Internet connection + 3 x HDMI

Toshiba’s 19LV505 (black) and 19LV506 (white) are 19 inch LCD HDTV/DVD combo units which can act as a compact, space saving entertainment center. DVDs are side slot loaded and the stereo speakers are bottom mounted. Toshiba have included ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital “cable-in-the clear” broadcasts.

As these combo LCDs could likely be used as a monitor Toshiba have given them a high WSXGA+ (Wide Super Extended Graphics Array) or 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution. The contrast ration is 800:1 which short of the exceptionally high numbers some LCDs have been getting lately. Gamers will appreciate the sharper images the fast 5ms response time will deliver. The viewing angle range for the display is not a market beater but, an adequate 160/160 H/V. For convenience, given the locations it may be situated, there is a digital clock included.
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Samsung’s Series 4, 720p High Definition A450 model LCD HDTVs share the same specification as Samsung’s recently reviewed Series 5, A550 models with the following differences;

• Lower 720p 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels resolution vs 1080p
• Lower 5,000:1 contrast ratio vs 15,000:1
• Slower 8ms response time vs 5ms
• Narrower 160 x 150 (H/V) degree viewing angle compared to 179 degrees
• No USB2.0 (Wiselink) port

The Samsung A450 models have gained “best seller” status for LCD HDTV’s with Amazon where numerous user reviews are available.

Samsungs LCD HDTV Series 5 has four 550 models, the 37 inch LN37A550, 40 inch LN40A550, 46 inch LN46A550 and 52 inch LN52A550. All are full high definition, 1080p (1920(H) x 1080(V) pixels), with a built-in ATSC/Clear QAM digital tuner. The contrast ratiois an impressively high 25,000:1 benefiting picture quality with more detail in very dark or bright scenes. The Energy Star compliance offers considerable power savings and is worth considering in a purchasing decision.

The fast 5ms response time of these Samsung LCDs will be appreciated by those who wish to use them for gaming. It reduces the likelihood of any annoying motion blur which LCD panels are suspect to. Samsung’s Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) panel provides an excellent 178 degree viewing angle.
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Samsung’s Series 7 1080p Full HD LCD HDTVs share the same specification as Samsung’s Series 6 with the addition of DLNA certification.

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a collaboration of the world’s leading consumer electronics, PC and mobile companies which has created design guidelines for a new generation of DLNA Certified products that can work together — no matter the brand. DLNA Certified devices will connect, discover and communicate with each other over a home network, like the one you might already have for sharing your broadband Internet. Visit the DLNA website to get an idea of what becomes possible when you have DLNA certified consumer electronics products.

Samsungs LCD HDTV Series 6 has three models, the 40 inch LN40A650, 46 inch LN46A650 and 52 inch LN52A650. All are full high definition, 1080p (1920(H) x 1080(V) pixels), with a built-in ATSC/Clear QAM digital tuner. The ultra clear panel used by Samsung enhances contrast which actually an exceptionally high 50,000:1 benefiting picture quality with more detail in very dark or bright scenes. The energy efficiency of these new models is also worth considering in a purchasing decision.

Samsung’s Series 6 LCD HDTVs (end with A650) have a distinctive red translucent tint to the glossy black frame which is most pronounced in the bezel. Samsung call it “Touch of Color”. The series 6 models need to be viewed in person to gain a reasonable appreciation of their color and styling. The red tint is a brave marketing feature but, the image quality alone should sell this HDTV as evidenced by its best seller status. For convenient viewing alignment adjustment the screen sits on a swivel pedestal stand.
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Sony’s KDL–S3000 series are all 720p (1366 x 768 pixels) high definition with an excellent dynamic contrast ratio of 8,000:1. A wide color gamut backlight renders more life-like colors than conventional backlights. For reduced power consumption and more comfortable viewing an innovative light sensor monitors ambient light and automatically adjusts screen brightness. All models come with Sony’s BRAVIA Engine PRO for high power digital video processing.

In keeping with other LCD HDTV series the KDL S3000 series come with a traditional black bezel and for screen sizes 32 inch and below a range of designer color bezels including Cosmo Pink, Sedona Red, green, Oxygen White and Ocean Blue Mist as well. (read more..)

Samsung’s high definition 720p (1366 x 768 pixels), native resolution 53H series is a very popular entry level choice for LCD HDTV purchasers. Attractive features are the 8000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and smooth action images supplied by a fast 8ms response time. Samsung’s S-PVA (super patterned vertical alignment) display technology provides a very wide 178 degree viewing angle. The CCFL backlight has a wide color gamut for lifelike images and sound quality has not been ignored with the inclusion of SRS TruSurround XT technology for surround sound. The range of picture adjustment options is also impressive.

CCFL Backlight

Samsung’s 53H series LCD TVs give 92% coverage of the NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) color standard delivering more vivid, life like colors compared to LCD TVs with the common 72% coverage. At the moment only LED backlit LCD TVs like the Samsung 87S series can deliver a higher 100%+ coverage.
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The Samsung 46 inch, 1080p, Full HD LN-T4661F LCD TV has been a popular model. According to Amazon, its sales figures have been tipped slightly by its slightly higher specification sibling, the LN-T4665F – see the end of this review for details.

The Samsung LN-T4061F and LN-T4661F are both full high definition format at 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. At the bottom of display with black surrounds are twin 10W hidden speakers. Both models are suitable for wall mounting having rear holes to VESA standards. The swivel stand’s +/-15° range of movement provides set-up flexibility. The wide viewing angle of 178º(H) / 178º(V) provided by Samsung’s S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) display technology makes it even easier to find a spot in front with a clear view..
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Features across the Sharp Aquos D62 series of 1080p LCD HDTVs is the same apart from the display size. Other models in the D62U series are the previously reviewed are the LC-46D62U and the LC-52D62U.

Key features include;

• full HD 1080p resolution,
• 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,
• fast 6ms response time,
• built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners,
• twin HDMI inputs

For more information on the technologies Sharp has included in the design of these HDTVs, read our previous review of the 46 inch LC-46K62U and the LC-52D62U.

Sony’s full high definition (1080p - 1920 x 1080 pixels) Bravia XBR5 40, 46 and 52 inch models have over 2 million pixels and are able to display the highest resolution high definition video sources available today such as is available on Blu-ray discs. All lesser resolutions are scaled to fit the displays available pixels.

Realizing that a television’s external appearance can have an unusually large influence on purchasing decisions, Sony supply a range of changeable designer color bezels (optional) for the Sony XBR5 series.
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