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Haier scores lower in review

ViagraBillig — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:02:00 +0000

Uniformity across the screen is one thing many flat-panel HDTV owners take for granted.

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Haier scores lower in review

Sharp’s 120Hz LCD TV bucks blurring, but doesn’t dejudder

ralyjones25 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:06:39 +0000

The Sharp LC-46D85U is the company's first to offer a 120Hz refresh rate. (Credit: CNET) Ah, 120Hz . Like many features used by TV manufacturers to induce people to spend more money on step-up models (see also 1080p , HDMI 3.0 ), its visible impact on picture quality is often difficult to discern

Syntax Olevia 247TFHD 47″ 1080p LCD TV for $1099 at CC

hdtv — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:47:57 +0000

At Circuit City, Olevia 47″ 1080P LCD TV for $1099

Olevia 47″ 1080p LCD HDTV
High contrast ratios and fast response times mean rapid-action viewing such as sporting events or adventure films is displayed with super clarity and truly come alive! With a super-wide 178-degree viewing angle, images look spectacular wherever you are seated. Perfect for home or office viewing These LCD HDTVs also excel as computer displays with support for TV resolutions up to 1080i, and PC resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 through HDMI and VGA.

Olevia’s surround sound audio processor creates an awesome listening environment while watching TV, movies or playing games. RS-232 control enables you to connect your Olevia HDTV to a home entertainment system. Once you see the new Olevia, you’ll agree that you’ve never seen HDTV like this!

Firmware upgradeable via USB
Keep the firmware of your Olevia LCD TV up-to-date and protect your investment. By simply downloading available updates from our website through Olevia’s USB port, you can obtain the latest new features, software updates and image quality improvements. This assures that your Olevia LCD TV will stay current with state-of-the-art video processing technology.

From CC Customer Reviews are great.

Great TV and THE BEST PRICE - AS GOOD AS THE SHARP 46′ W/ More FEATURES
Reviewer: MM from Orlando on Nov 29, 2007
51 out of 52 found this review helpful

It was either this or the 46′ Sharp Aquos D64U -

$2500 for the Sharp and $1099 For the Olevia (black friday special)
A 1080P LCD 47′ for $1099?? Not even knock off VIZIO can compete with that.

Not only is this TV Over a Grand less, but it is 1′ Biggerand HAS Picture in Picture AND A Pc Input! Sharp has neither and this is coming from a previous SHARP AQOUS Rep. The Sharp has a 4 millisecond response and the Olevia has a 6MS response.

You can do a Half Split Screen on the Picture in Picture - WatchTV and Play PS3 at the same time or Surf the Net w/ the PC Input while Watching a Blu Ray. I am very impressed with this TV and can’t believe the deal I got from Circuity City. Delivery was also included in the price and they actually brought it into my house, took it out of the box, and hooked it up to my cable box. The box was huge and saved me from renting a Van.

Looks like it will be another great buy for 2007 Holiday and upcoming SuperBowl Party.
Compare Price Here.

Vizio 42″ Gallevia Widescreen LCD HDTV(Ref)- $669.95 Shipped AR

hdtv — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:00:23 +0000

PC Connection.com has the Vizio 42″ Gallevia Widescreen LCD HDTV for $749.95 - $80 rebate = $669.95 with free shipping.

The GV42L features the latest in VIZIO’s unique design, which delivers vivid and accurate (16.7 million) colors along with wide viewing angles (178° x 178°) and a blazing 8ms response time. And with integrated HDTV capabilities, you can enjoy digital programming with enhanced audio and video reproduction.

The VIZIO GV42 has significantly less reflection and glare which makes this television ideal in any room lighting situations. These LCD HDTVs have a higher average brightness across the screen, higher luminance at full white, wider dynamic range and can will achieve better black levels. Vizio LCD HDTVs have super fast LCD response times which does not suffer from problems with image trailing and color distortion. This HDTV offers a HD resolution of at least 1366 by 768, which is more than 1 megapixel.

Syntax Olevia 37 437V HDTV - 1600:1, 16:9, w/ built-in ATSC/NTSC HDTV Tuner -$599

hdtv — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:50:34 +0000






Syntax Olevia 37 437V HDTV - 1600:1, 16:9, w/ built-in ATSC/NTSC HDTV Tuner (Refurbished)



Olevia 437V 37 LCD TV High contrast ratios and fast response times, mean rapid-action viewing such as sporting events or adventure films is displayed with super clarity and truly come alive! With a super-wide 178-degree viewing angle, images look spectacular wherever you are seated. Perfect for home or office viewing These LCD HDTVs also excel as computer displays with support for TV resolutions up to 1080i, and PC resolutions up to 1360 x 768 through HDMI and VGA. Olevia’s surround sound audio processor creates an awesome listening environment while watching TV, movies or playing games. RS-232 control enables you to connect your Olevia HDTV to a home entertainment system. Once you see the new Olevia, you’ll agree that you’ve never seen HDTV like this! User Friendly On-Screen Display (OSD) Olevia’s new pictorial-based on-screen display menus are user friendly and easy to understand and will teach you what the controls actually do. Simply select from a scrolling wheel of icons including preset video and lighting modes that account for the differences in home and store environments, and content such as high definition TV, standard definition TV, DVD movies or VCR tapes. Firmware upgradeable via USB Keep the firmware of your Olevia LCD TV up-to-date and protect your investment. By simply downloading available updates from our website through Olevia’s USB port, you can obtain the latest new features, software updates and image quality improvements.



LCD vs Plasma - Which HDTV is Right For You?
hdtv — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:24:53 +0000
LCD TVs versus Plasma TVs

Compare the two most popular flat screen TV technologies.


Comparison
Plasma televisions
LCD televisions
Advantage



Screen Size
Screen sizes range from 32 inches to 63 inches. Larger plasmas, like a 103 inch unit from Panasonic, are in production, but are still prohibitively expensive for consumer use.
Sizes range from 13 inches to 45 inches. As with plasma, there are larger LCD TVs made, like a 100 inch display recently released by LG, but they are not readily available or affordable at the consumer level.
Plasma TVs are the current size champions, particularly when comparing TVs that consumers can easily purchase. LCDs are catching up in size with their developing technology, however, and may surpass Plasmas in the near future. This may be due to difficulties in producing glass large enough for larger plasmas.


 
 


Viewing Angle
Up to 160°
Up to 175°
LCD TVs have the advantage here, but by a small margin. Your viewing experience is not going to be ideal at 160 or 175 degree angles. LCD TVs used to have a problem in this area, primarily because LCDs were originally used as single person computer monitors. 


 
 



Screen Refresh Rates
Plasma displays refresh and handle rapid movements in video about as well as CRT televisions.
LCD TVs were originally designed for data display, and not video. Therefore refresh rates had to be improved. LCD TVs with refresh rates below 16 ms or lower (5-15 ms) show very few noticeable artifacts. LCD TVs are now available with refresh rates as low as 5ms.
Slight edge to plasma technology.


 
 


Burn-in or Stuck Pixels
Plasma TVs can suffer from burn-in produced by static images. After extended periods, stationary images “burn in” and produce an after-image ghost which remains permanently on the screen. With technologies such as ‘pixel orbitor,’ new plasma TVs have addressed burn-in and significantly reduced the issues of older models.
LCD TVs do not suffer from burn-in, but can have a “retained pixel charge” which may also produce ghosting. Stuck pixels are also possible with an LCD display.
With the latest plasma technology, this is less of an issue than ever before. “Pixel orbitor,” for example, is one method of reducing burn in used by plasma manufacturers. It requires no additional programing from the end user as some older burn-in prevention techniques did. If you plan to use a plasma for gaming, some games with permanent ‘dashboards’ may still cause some burn-in. Check user-manuals for available solutions by model. 


 
 


Product Life-span
Plasma TVs have a reported half life of 30,000 to 60,000 hours. Half-life is the time it takes the lamp to fade to half its original brightness.
LCD TVs also have replaceable backlights, but the expense of replacing one when the time comes may be greater than simply replacing the entire TV.
Both Plasma and LCD technology should more than adequately satisfy most consumers. The average CRT TV (the kind most of us have at home) has a half-life of around 25,000 hours. If the average American household watches an average of four to six hours of television a day, even a 30,000 hour lamp would give you over 16 years of use. By then you’ll be enjoying your new ‘Holodeck.’ 


 
 


Weight
Plasma displays are fairly heavy, and may need additional supports to be mounted onto a wall.
LCD TVs weigh less than comparably sized plasma TVs.
LCD TVs are considerably lighter, more portable, and cheaper to ship.


 
 


Durability
Plasmas are very fragile making them tricky to ship and install. Unlike the commercials where plasmas are mounted on the ceiling, plasmas are best installed by a professional, and should be installed on a wall that can bear a good deal of weight.
Much more durable than plasmas. End users can easily mount an LCD TV themselves if desired.
LCD TVs are far less fragile than plasmas.


 
 


Shipping
Due to their fragile nature, plasma TVs need to be shipped by specialty carriers. Overnight or fast delivery options are not recommended. Special shipping methods and their heavier weight add to higher shipping costs.
Shipping LCD TVs is not difficult, and is not as expensive as shipping plasma displays.
LCD TVs are lighter and far less fragile than plasma displays making shipping easier and less expensive.


 
 


Installation
Plasmas are heavier, use more power, and run hotter than LCD TVs, and therefore require more planning when mounting them. Plasmas are generally best installed by professionals.
End users can easily install LCD TVs themselves, or can use them just as they use a traditional TV using a stand.
LCD TVs are much easier to install than plasma TVs.


 
 


Brightness/Contrast
Plasma TVs report higher brightness and contrast levels than LCDs. Under ideal conditions (no ambient light) this is a true advantage of plasma technology, because LCD TVs are backlit and therefore light must be blocked to create blacks. Plasmas have individual pixels that either on or off, creating deeper blacks and better contrast. 
LCD TVs can often look better in ‘real-world’ situations. Plasmas are made with a special glass surface that can reflect light, which dulls the brightness and contrast of the image. LCD TVs reflect very little light, allowing them to maintain levels in well-lit rooms.
Both LCD and plasma TVs will meet the brightness expectations of most consumers. However, in ‘real world’ situations with ambient light, LCD TVs will generally look a little brighter.


 
 


Thickness
As thin as 3 inches deep.
As thin as 2 inches deep.
LCDs TVs are just a bit thinner.


 
 


Performance at High Altitude
High altitudes can affect the performance of plasma displays because the gas held inside each pixel is stressed, and has to work harder to perform. Some manufacturers make plasmas that are specifically designed for high-altitudes, but they may be priced higher than standard models.
LCD TVs are not affected by high altitudes.
LCD TVs.


 
 


 
 




Source:http://www.flattvpeople.com



B&O Beovision 8
hdtv — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:12:04 +0000
The Beovision 8 is a 26in LCD TV and the prices for these are around 1800 pounds sterling or 2900 US dollars. The screen resolution is 1366 X 768 and with regards to being HD Ready the answer is yes. The Beovision has 2 (2 RGB) scarts and the type and number of Multimedia interfaces the Beovision 8 uses is HDMI and 1. The type of Tuner for this TV is Analogue and the Beovision is available from specialised outlets only.

So how would we rate the B&O Beovision 8?
Well to start with our score for the picture quality is 8 out of 10, and for the sound quality we would rate it at 8 out of 10. Taking a look at the number of relevant connections and their availability, our score would be 6 out of 10. As far as overall features are concerned we would give it 6 out of 10 and for ease of use and overall value for money we would give it, 4 out of 10 and 6 out of 10 respectively.
Finally our overall opinion would be this is definitely one to consider if you don’t mind paying a huge premium for the appearance and looks
It is extremely unlikely given the variety and range of makes and models available that you will not be able to find something to match your tastes or budget. You could be completely avant-garde and stay in the forefront of fashion and design or you could decide to take perhaps the safer option and go for one of the established makes and models available. We hope that after reading this article you will find yourself better informed and as such it will mean that really it will not matter which rout you take.
Please bear in mind the prices that are quoted in this article and take note that they are there purely for illustration and though valid at the time of the writing of the article may vary from time to time and also depending on the time of year when you make your purchase.



Acer AT3720 37″ LCD HDTV Review
hdtv — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:09:04 +0000
The Acer AT3720
Getting a new television for the home is a major purchase nowadays. The idea of parting with what could be a couple of hundred notes does tend to concentrate the mind somewhat.  
Ensuring that any purchase you make is to all intent and purposes future-proof has to be the most major of all criteria when deciding which TV to buy.   
The latest telecommunication system for broadcasting moving pictures and sound is known as Digital television (DTT) and as the name implies this relies upon the transmission and reception of digital signals as opposed to the more conventional analogue formats. With DTT, viewers are limited to whatever channels the antenna picks up. Signal quality will also vary.



	


The purpose of this post is to take a look at what is on offer with the new generation of Flat Screen Televisions available and in this case the television in particular is the Acer AT3720. 
The AT 3720 is a 37in LCD TV and these TV’s at present can be found in the region of 800 pounds sterling or 1600 US dollars. The resolution of the screen is 1366 X 768 and with regards to being HD Ready the answer is yes. The Acer has 2 (2 RGB) scarts and the type and number of Multimedia interfaces the AT 3720 uses is HDMI and 2. The type of Tuner for this TV is Analogue and the Acer is available from limited outlets only.
So given this information, what would be our view of the Acer AT3720?
First up, we would look at the picture quality and our score here would be 4 out of 10, and closely tied in to the picture quality is the sound quality and our score for this would be 4 out of 10. With regards to the availability and number of relevant connections, our score would be 6 out of 10. With regards to the overall level of features, our view would be 4 out of 10 if we then take a look at the ease of use and overall value for money then our scores would be, 4 out of 10 and 6 out of 10 respectively.
The overall verdict would be this is one to be very careful of with average pictures and an average audio. The lack of a digital tuner for this TV sadly puts it at the bottom of our list.
The fact is that given the wide variety of models and makes available today you should find something that suites your needs as well as your wallet. You could either opt for one of the more cutting edge newer options available or stay safe and go for one of the more established options available. We hope that after reading this article you will find yourself better informed and as such it will mean that really it will not matter which rout you take.
With regards to the prices in this article we have tried in all cases to take an average across the industry from a number of well known web sites and so we ask you to bear this in mind and treat these prices as advisory only rather than absolutes.



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Westinghouse 37″ 1080p (37W3) recertified- Now $659
hdtv — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:29:18 +0000
37″ 1080P Widescreen LCD HD-Ready Display
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Comparison	Plasma televisions	LCD televisions	Advantage
Screen Size	Screen sizes range from 32 inches to 63 inches. Larger plasmas, like a 103 inch unit from Panasonic, are in production, but are still prohibitively expensive for consumer use.	Sizes range from 13 inches to 45 inches. As with plasma, there are larger LCD TVs made, like a 100 inch display recently released by LG, but they are not readily available or affordable at the consumer level.	Plasma TVs are the current size champions, particularly when comparing TVs that consumers can easily purchase. LCDs are catching up in size with their developing technology, however, and may surpass Plasmas in the near future. This may be due to difficulties in producing glass large enough for larger plasmas.

Viewing Angle	Up to 160°	Up to 175°	LCD TVs have the advantage here, but by a small margin. Your viewing experience is not going to be ideal at 160 or 175 degree angles. LCD TVs used to have a problem in this area, primarily because LCDs were originally used as single person computer monitors.

Screen Refresh Rates	Plasma displays refresh and handle rapid movements in video about as well as CRT televisions.	LCD TVs were originally designed for data display, and not video. Therefore refresh rates had to be improved. LCD TVs with refresh rates below 16 ms or lower (5-15 ms) show very few noticeable artifacts. LCD TVs are now available with refresh rates as low as 5ms.	Slight edge to plasma technology.

Burn-in or Stuck Pixels	Plasma TVs can suffer from burn-in produced by static images. After extended periods, stationary images “burn in” and produce an after-image ghost which remains permanently on the screen. With technologies such as ‘pixel orbitor,’ new plasma TVs have addressed burn-in and significantly reduced the issues of older models.	LCD TVs do not suffer from burn-in, but can have a “retained pixel charge” which may also produce ghosting. Stuck pixels are also possible with an LCD display.	With the latest plasma technology, this is less of an issue than ever before. “Pixel orbitor,” for example, is one method of reducing burn in used by plasma manufacturers. It requires no additional programing from the end user as some older burn-in prevention techniques did. If you plan to use a plasma for gaming, some games with permanent ‘dashboards’ may still cause some burn-in. Check user-manuals for available solutions by model.

Product Life-span	Plasma TVs have a reported half life of 30,000 to 60,000 hours. Half-life is the time it takes the lamp to fade to half its original brightness.	LCD TVs also have replaceable backlights, but the expense of replacing one when the time comes may be greater than simply replacing the entire TV.	Both Plasma and LCD technology should more than adequately satisfy most consumers. The average CRT TV (the kind most of us have at home) has a half-life of around 25,000 hours. If the average American household watches an average of four to six hours of television a day, even a 30,000 hour lamp would give you over 16 years of use. By then you’ll be enjoying your new ‘Holodeck.’

Weight	Plasma displays are fairly heavy, and may need additional supports to be mounted onto a wall.	LCD TVs weigh less than comparably sized plasma TVs.	LCD TVs are considerably lighter, more portable, and cheaper to ship.

Durability	Plasmas are very fragile making them tricky to ship and install. Unlike the commercials where plasmas are mounted on the ceiling, plasmas are best installed by a professional, and should be installed on a wall that can bear a good deal of weight.	Much more durable than plasmas. End users can easily mount an LCD TV themselves if desired.	LCD TVs are far less fragile than plasmas.

Shipping	Due to their fragile nature, plasma TVs need to be shipped by specialty carriers. Overnight or fast delivery options are not recommended. Special shipping methods and their heavier weight add to higher shipping costs.	Shipping LCD TVs is not difficult, and is not as expensive as shipping plasma displays.	LCD TVs are lighter and far less fragile than plasma displays making shipping easier and less expensive.

Installation	Plasmas are heavier, use more power, and run hotter than LCD TVs, and therefore require more planning when mounting them. Plasmas are generally best installed by professionals.	End users can easily install LCD TVs themselves, or can use them just as they use a traditional TV using a stand.	LCD TVs are much easier to install than plasma TVs.

Brightness/Contrast	Plasma TVs report higher brightness and contrast levels than LCDs. Under ideal conditions (no ambient light) this is a true advantage of plasma technology, because LCD TVs are backlit and therefore light must be blocked to create blacks. Plasmas have individual pixels that either on or off, creating deeper blacks and better contrast.	LCD TVs can often look better in ‘real-world’ situations. Plasmas are made with a special glass surface that can reflect light, which dulls the brightness and contrast of the image. LCD TVs reflect very little light, allowing them to maintain levels in well-lit rooms.	Both LCD and plasma TVs will meet the brightness expectations of most consumers. However, in ‘real world’ situations with ambient light, LCD TVs will generally look a little brighter.

Thickness	As thin as 3 inches deep.	As thin as 2 inches deep.	LCDs TVs are just a bit thinner.

Performance at High Altitude	High altitudes can affect the performance of plasma displays because the gas held inside each pixel is stressed, and has to work harder to perform. Some manufacturers make plasmas that are specifically designed for high-altitudes, but they may be priced higher than standard models.	LCD TVs are not affected by high altitudes.	LCD TVs.