HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

The Perfect Portable TV: Haier HLT71 7 inch LCD TV. This 7″ inch portable television by Haier is a great digital travel television and has become one of the best selling televisions in 2009! Because of its built in battery system and digital tuner, viewers can use this television on the road, by the pool, or on vacation. Our reviewers used this television in a number of different scenarios and agreed that the Haier 7-inch LCD did a great job of picking up digital over the air channels. The portable Haier LCD has a nice 7-Inch wide screen active matrix TFT screen and has audio/video inputs to hook up just about anything, including a handy car AC adapter for use on the road. Using the USB port and the 3-in-1 (SD/MS/MMC) card reader also gives you the ability to use it as a digital frame or as a portable music device.

Haier HLT71

The Haier HLT71 provides viewers with a program guide that informs viewers of the previous and the upcoming TV programs, regardless of the station you’re watching. The Haier LCD has also provided a small kickstand that allows the viewer to watch hands free. Although the display is not a high definition (HD) set, it does a great job of displaying standard and HD channels.

We should also mention Haier HLT71 only works with digital inputs (i.e. over the air, satellite, or digital ready cable) because it is only equipped with an ATSC tuner. This small LCD is not equipped with a DVD player either, so if you are looking for a portable television with a built-in DVD player you will have to look elsewhere. Our reviewers agreed that sound quality and volume was sufficient for its small size. Don’t expect great things out of the small twin speakers. The sound quality was slightly improved when we utilizing standard over-the-ear headphones.

We found the Haier HLT71‘s battery life was about what we expected under normal use. We tested the battery under several conditions and the lithium-ion battery generally lasted between 2 hour and a half and two and a half hours. In fairness to this television, it does come equipped with a AC power cord and can be connected to a car adapter.

All thing considered, this is one of the best portable digital LCD televisions on the market today. Although it retails at $130.00, we’ve seen it Amazon for under $70.00. Out of the portable LCDs we’ve tested, this is our top choice. Purchase with confidence!

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(32 votes, average: 8.03 out of 10)

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Up for Review: Samsung PN50B450 Plasma HDTV This 50 inch Plasma screen television provides a great viewing experience and offers excellent HD quality in 720p resolution without a high price. Thanks to this television’s high definition capabilities and Samsung’s superb e-panel technology the PN50B450 delivers sharp images and crystal-clear details. Our reviewers were very impressed with the HDTV’s video details and vivid color thanks to the 2,000,000:1 Mega Contrast dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung’s solid, Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology that helps produce more natural rendering of colors that are often lost in standard definition programming. Compared to several other higher end HD plasmas reviewed, the B450 produced colors as well or in several instances better than its more expensive counterparts.

The .001ms response time ensured we didn’t see any ghosting or blurring with this plasma screen television. We also liked this Plasma screen when its used to play video games, watch action films and sporting events. And despite the lower end of the resolution scale, we couldn’t detect much difference in image quality between the 720p and higher end 1080p picture unless we were within five feet of the screen.

Samsung PN50B450

The Samsung PN50B450 utilizing Filter Bright technology to cut down on glare. We thought it did a decent job in most lighting situations, but its not perfect. We should also mention that our reviewers rarely saw any remaining images after the screen went dark, but in the two instances they did it was gone within a couple of seconds. As with most plasma screens, the richness of blacks and shadows were great as well as the brightness of white images.

The Samsung PN50B450 provides superb connectivity and networking thanks to a single USB port–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and three HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides great sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV’s bezel design is produced in a sophisticated piano black with sleek and solid bezel design. Consumers who are concerned with energy usage and the environment will be pleased to learn the PN50B450 is Energy Star 3.0 compliant which drives down operating cost on this model over last year’s by a solid 35%, making this plasma operating cost comparable to similarly sized LCD displays.

Those who have purchased this Plasma HDTV have been impressed with its overall picture quality and lower than expected purchase costs! If you are looking for a great 50 inch display for less than $900 the Samsung PN50B450 is a superior choice. With Samsung’s focus on picture quality and additional features in this 50 inch plasma, we expected this television to retail for close to $1,100. Purchase this plasma with confidence, Samsung has provided consumers with a great large HDTV!

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(30 votes, average: 8.23 out of 10)

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Our latest Review: Samsung PN50B550 Plasma HDTV This 50 inch Plasma screen television provides a great viewing experience and offers top of the line picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution. Samsung’s superb e-panel technology is the greatest factor in delivering sharp motion and crystal clear images. We were very impressed with the HDTV’s video details and vivid color thanks in part to the 3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology. This system helps produce more natural rendering of colors that are often lost in standard definition programming. The .001ms response time ensured we didn’t see any ghosting or blurring with this plasma screen television. Also provided on this plasma screen television is Samsung’s “Video Smooth” feature that delivers video from BluRay and HD satellite in native 24p content, the same frame rate as movies are recorded. We also liked this Plasma screen when its used to play video games and to watch sporting events. We didn’t observe any jerking or judder that is sometimes present with other plasma screens.

Samsung PN50B550

The Samsung PN50B550 like most decent Plasma screen televisions is equipped with an anti-glare technology. Samsung protects against glare utilizing a Filter Bright technology. We thought it did a decent job in most lighting situations, but its not perfect. Those considering the PN50B550 should avoid placing it in direct lighting to better view programming.

The Samsung PN50B550 provides great connectivity and networking thanks to double USB ports–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and four HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides solid sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV’s bezel design is produced in a sophisticated piano black with Samsung’s new ToC (Touch of Color) forward looking bezel design that adds a conservative charcoal gray outline around the set.

Plasma TVs are well known for being power hogs and rightfully get the bad rap. However, we were impressed with this set because the PN42B450 is loaded with a number of power saving features and is Energy Star 3.0 compliant. We observed that this set is 50% cheaper to run than last years model, making the B550 series TV not much more expensive than a comparably sized LCD to operate.

Consumers who have purchased this Plasma HDTV have been very impressed with its extra features and lower than expected operating costs. If you are looking for a great 50 inch display for less than $1,000 the Samsung PNPN50B550 is an solid choice. With Samsung’s focus on picture quality and additional features in this 50 inch plasma, we expected this television to retail for close to $1,500. Purchase with confidence, Samsung has provided consumers with a great plasma HDTV!

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(53 votes, average: 8.17 out of 10)

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A Feature Rich LCD:Samsung LN52B550 LCD HDTV Samsung has created an excellent 52 inch full HD (1080p) display that provides viewers a supurb audio and visual experience. We were most impressed with the LN52B550′s rich picture quality, which was excellent regardless of the definition settings (from standard definition 480p to full HD 1080p). The sharp picture and rich color displays are primarily attributed to the television’s very strong 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio designed to provide more realistic images and a super fast 6ms (millisecond) response time, which virtually eliminated any blurring and providing smooth motion while watching fast-paced sports, gaming, and action movies.

Samsung LN52B550

In addition to theSamsung LN52B550‘s top of its class picture quality, this flat panel is equipped with a variety of additional features that today’s viewers will greatly appreciate. Samsung’s Anynet+ technology allows the TV’s remote control to operate at the push of one button, peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player featuring HDMI-CEC, which removes the need to utilize multiple remote controls to watch programming. The system’s game mode function also enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds quality when the system is used with HD gaming systems. The incorporation of Samsung’s mid-level Color Enhancer 2 technology gives colors more natural and realistic hues that are sometimes missing with other LCD displays. In addition to these great features the Samsung’s initial set up process was very straightforward and simple to follow. We felt the default set up walk through did a great job optimizing picture and sound settings.

Connectivity is not is short supply with the Samsung LN52B550. The system is equipped with a single USB port–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and four HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides ample sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV is accented by Samsung’s newly introduced TOC (Touch of Color) bezel design, which offers a hint of red translucent color around the edges of the unit that completes the panel’s cutting edge design. And as with all B550 series LCD televisions, this LCD is Energy Star 3.0 compliant, which has increased the energy efficiency of this model over last year’s model by a solid 25 percent!

In addition to our positive reviews on this television, other consumers have been very impressed with thisSamsung LCD as well. If you are looking for a superior 52 inch display without a steep price, the Samsung LN52B550 is an excellent choice. Retailing at $1,900, we’ve found it online for just under $1500. This is an great larger LCD with the feature set that today’s consumers demand.

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(40 votes, average: 8.25 out of 10)

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Our Latest Review: Samsung LN46B550 LCD HDTV Consumers will be impressed with this 46 inch high-quality LCD TV that offers excellent picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution. Upon reviewing this television we were most impressed with its picture quality, which was excellent regardless of the definition settings (from standard definition 480p to full HD 1080p). Much of this can be attributed to the television’s very strong 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio designed to provide more realistic images and a super fast 6ms (millisecond) response time, which virtually eliminated any blurring and providing smooth motion while watching fast-paced sports, gaming, and action movies.

Samsung LN46B550

In addition to theSamsung LN46B550‘s top of its class picture quality, it is equipped with a variety of additional features that today’s viewers will greatly appreciate. Samsung’s Anynet+ technology allows the TV’s remote control to operate at the push of one button, peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player featuring HDMI-CEC. The system’s game mode function enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds quality when the system is used with HD gaming systems. The incorporation of Samsung’s mid-level Color Enhancer 2 technology gives colors more natural and realistic hues that are sometimes missing with other LCD displays. In addition to these great features the Samsung’s initial set up process was simple and straightforward and provided our reviewers well optimized picture and sound settings.

Consumers who choose to purchase the Samsung LN46B550 will get excellent connectivity and networking with a single USB port–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and four HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides ample sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV is accented by Samsung’s TOC (Touch of Color) bezel design, which offers a hint of red translucent color around the edges of the unit that completes the panel’s cutting edge design. And as with all B550 series LCD televisions, this LCD is Energy Star 3.0 compliant, which has increased the energy efficiency of this model over last year’s model by a solid 25 percent!

Initial consumer feedback on this Samsung LCD have been great. If you are looking for a top notch 46 inch display without a steep price, theSamsung LN46B550 is an excellent choice. Retailing at $1,400, we’ve found it online for just under $1200. This is an excellent LCD with the features that today’s consumers demand.

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(32 votes, average: 8.16 out of 10)

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