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Cheap Vizio plasma gives great picture

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:53:00 +0000

At $1500 list, the Vizio VP505XVT is one of the best values going among 50-inch plasma TVs. (Credit: CNET) When we chose the Vizio VP505VXT as one of three finalists for Best in Show among HDTVs at CES 2008, it was due to three letters on the TV’s spec sheet: HQV.” That well-known video processing brand made the 50-inch plasma pretty compelling on paper

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HDTV price drops: Black Friday comes early, stays late

ralyjones25 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:54:00 +0000

(Credit: TVPredictions.com) Black Friday is still 11 days away, but for TV manufacturers looking to jump-start sluggish sales in the midst of a recession, it’s already here–and will likely continue in spirit right through the holiday season. Word of current and impending HDTV price drops is spreading rapidly. The HDGuru reports , for example, that Sony, Samsung, and Mitsubishi are rolling out MSRP reductions across the board, with some cuts as high as $500 on expensive models like the Sony KDL-52XBR6 .

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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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Flat-panel TV shipments begin their decline

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:00:00 +0000

One of the hottest products in consumer electronics is finally cooling off. A report released Tuesday confirms that flat-panel television shipments to retailers are beginning to tail off.

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Ask the Editors: Does calibration reduce power consumption?

hdtv — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:26:00 +0000

(Credit: CNET) Q: I heard that TV calibration could reduce energy consumption and therefore reduce costs to operate. Do you have any evidence of that? –Scott, via e-mail A: Yes it does and yes I do, but first it’s worth mentioning that you don’t necessarily need to pay hundreds of dollars for a professional calibration to get the savings

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Huge Samsung plasma flashes red, not so black blacks

ViagraBillig — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:42:00 +0000

The 63-inch Samsung N63A760 seems even larger in person. (Credit: CNET) We recently put the largest plasma TV we’ve reviewed yet, Samsung’s 63-inch PN63A760, though its paces, and this massive plasma came up a bit short of the tough competition

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

hdtv — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:27:35 +0000

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.

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.

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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.