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Samsung HPT4254 42″ Plasma HDTV /w Harmony 550 Universal Remote $899

Posted on 11 December 2007 by hdtv

Samsung HPT4254 42″ Plasma HDTV /w Harmony 550 Universal Remote $899


Offering a rich feature set and exceptional quality for its price, Samsung HPT4254 42-inch 720p plasma TV uses the company’s latest DNIe enhancement circuitry to deliver outstanding brightness, contrast, and image clarity. Use it for home theater and use it for your PC–it’s perfect for both. In addition to a standard-broadcast NTSC tuner, it also features an integrated ATSC tuner that can capture over-the-air digital broadcasts from local network affiliates (the set will still require a set-top tuner for receiving non-terrestrial HD broadcasts from channels like HBO or Discovery). Other noteworthy features include a 60,000 hour panel life, Samsung’s unique auto pixel-shifting technology to prevent burn-in, a gaming mode, cinema progressive film mode, and 3 HDMI connections. This model is also compatible with an Auto wall-mount Samsung will release this year that is controllable in 3-dimensions via the HTDV’s own remote control.

Connections:

HDMI connections: 3 (1 side 2 rear)
S-Video Inputs: 3 (1 side 2 rear)
Component Video A/V Input: 2 (rear)
PC (RGB) input: 1 (rear)
Composite video input: 1 (side)
Headphone Jack: 1 (side)
RF input: 2 (rear)

Amazon buyers review is good and looks like great deal for this Holiday.

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LCD vs Plasma - Which HDTV is Right For You?

Posted on 10 September 2007 by hdtv

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.
   
   


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Posted on 29 August 2007 by hdtv



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Pioneer PDP-4270HD 42″ Plasma - $1499.99 + Free Shipping

Posted on 03 May 2007 by hdtv

Pioneer PDP-4270HD Black 42″ 16:9 High-Definition PureVision Plasma Monitor w/ Built-in ATSC Tuner for $1499.99 + Free Shipping

Pioneer PDP-4270HD Black 42 Pure Drive II Signal Processing – Full time 10-bit Digital Video Processing delivers a low noise, high contrast, natural colored image 1080p/24Hz Compatibility for HDMI and Component

ACE IV (Advanced Continuous Emission) for reproduction of billions of colors and improved grey-scale rendering in dark picture areas DRE (Dynamic Range Expansion) detail setting to further reduce video noise and improve accurate reproduction of fast moving images on screen

Advanced Pure Cinema with 3:3 pull down, film-based material on DVD, videotape or even regular TV will match the smooth and nature reproduction seen in a movie theatre

Color Temperature Adjustment – 3 settings (high/mid/low), plus advanced manual adjustability of RGB High and RGB

Low Digital Noise Reduction – 4 Settings (off/high/mid/low) MPEG Noise Reduction – 4 Settings (off/high/mid/low) Digital CTI (Color Transient Improver) Natural Resize Natural Enhancer Digital Chroma Decoder

TV Guide On-Screen Interactive Program Guide for easy navigation of TV program services

A/V Selection Memory – 6 options for viewing preferences (Standard/Dynamic/PURE/Movie/Game/User) Aspect Ratio Control – 5 positions (Wide/Zoom/Cinema/ Full/4:3) “Dot by Dot” for PC

Split Screen/Picture in Picture display modes to view multiple sources at one time Home Gallery offering a convenient way to view photos via USB connection V-Chip Parental Control

Pioneer PDP-4270HD Black 42″ HD Plasma Monitor w/ Built-in ATSC Tuner

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Vizio 50″ Plasma HDTV-VIZ P50HDTV10A for $1599 or less

Posted on 31 December 2006 by hdtv

Vizio 50

Vizio 50″ Plasma HDTV (P50HDTV10A) at CircuitCity Store for $1499($100 MIR).

50″ plasma HDTV: This model offers all the features and benefits to enhance your home theater experience while remaining affordable.

Built-in HD tuner: Experience the breathtaking clarity of HDTV broadcasts with the integrated ATSC tuner. Simply add an HD antenna and you’re ready to enjoy over-the-air HD programs.

Widescreen: Watch movies in their natural cinematic format without letterboxing for the ultimate home theater experience. Widescreen mode even allows you to enjoy standard 4:3 programming in 16:9 format.

Superior picture: Vizio ColorVision (VCV) allows for true 10-bit levels and the ability to display 231 billion colors (including 6,144 shades of gray), ensuring a more vivid and natural picture. DCDi low-angle de-interlacing processing provides superior video quality. A 60,000-hour panel life provides over 27 years of use before half-brightness.

Unprecedented contrast ratio: The high 10,000:1 contrast ratio results in deep blacks and brilliant colors.

Resolution: This TV has a resolution of 1366 x 768, and it’s compatible with 1080i(HDTV)/720p(HDTV)/480p(EDTV)/480i(SDTV) digital programming.

High viewing angle: The 170° viewing angle allows for easy viewing from virtually anywhere in the room.

Quality sound: Get high-quality sound to go with your hi-def picture. This model features two speakers and SRS® TruSurround® XT, which adds three new audio enhancement technologies, to complete your ultimate home theater experience.

Versatile A/V connections including HDMI: Use the TV’s full array of inputs—including HDMI, composite, component, S-video, RF antenna, headphone, and PC RGB —to hook up your home theater the way you want. Use the HDMI connection for the sharpest video and audio signals possible.

PIP and POP: Watch two video programs picture in picture or side by side for ultimate video enjoyment.

Other features: Additional features include closed caption (CC), V-Chip, 3D comb filter, zoom, freeze, 3:2 or 2:2 reverse pull-down, and a removable base.

Specs are very good for the price and circuit city online customer rating for this product looks good as well.

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Panasonic TH-50PH9UK Black 50″ 16:9 Professional Series HD Plasma

Posted on 23 December 2006 by hdtv

Looks like price is dropping every week. I found Panasonic TH-50PH9UK Black 50″ 16:9 Professional Series HD Plasma Display - Retail at Newegg.com. for $1899

panasonic th-50
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User reviews are great but I think this one need to have built-in HDTV tuner.  Hey, 50″ quality Plasma display for under $2000 delivered to your front door, it is great.

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So, what is biggest Plasma TV so far?

Posted on 18 December 2006 by hdtv

Samsung 102 Plasma TV
The Japanese maker of the Panasonic brand today announced it has developed a prototype of a 103-inch (2.6 meter) plasma display panel with 1080p (progressive) HDTV resolution. The prototype can deliver more than two million pixels (1,920 x 1,080) of performance.

Above Picture is a Samsung 102″ Plasma TV which was world biggest Plasma TV.

Price?  You have biggest TV in the nighbor, county - Priceless.

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