HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

When Value Matters:Panasonic Viera TC-L26X1. Our reviewers take an in depth look at the inexpensively priced 26 inch LCD with 720p resolution. Our reviewers liked the fact that the sleek flat panel display produced sharp images in standard definition as well as higher definition resolution. From Blu-ray players to HD cable and satellite broadcasts, this television produces solid HD images.

The new X1 Series LCD HDTVs are ideal for lovers of music and videos. The iPod® Entertainment Kit lets you control and play back your iPod music and videos. The iPod Entertainment Kit lets you control and playback your iPod music and video directly through your VIERA HDTV.

It’s easy to view images with the SD card slot. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It’s much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends. VIERA Link is another cool feature which allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable.

The wide 178 viewing angle on the Panasonic Viera TC-L26X1 ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight’s wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response. With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen. Now you can just select the one you want. This kind of easy operation means you have more fun and less hassle.

Overall, we think this is a fantastic TV for the price. A definite value to any consumer looking for a smaller TV for the kitchen or bedroom. In fact, it is the #1 selling TV on Amazon.com.

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(3 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10)

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Our latest LCD Review: Samsung LN22B360 LCD HDTV This 22 inch LCD television is an excellent television for the bedroom or den and produces sharp and clear pictures in solid 720p HD resolution. We were most impressed with the sharpness and vivid color produced by this smaller set thanks to the system’s 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung’s mid-level Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology that helps produce more natural rendering of colors. This set incorporates a number of innovative features to reduce the motion blur and image judder, which traditionally plague LCD HDTVs when displaying fast movement. We only saw on a couple of occasions where the set blurred some fast-action sequences, and for its size and intended use as a secondary television, it should not be an issue. The set has a great 8ms (millisecond) response time that helps produce crystal clear images and to reduce blurring.

Samsung LN22B360

The Samsung LN22B360 produces rich sounds thanks to its SRS TruSurround HD technology. The two on board stereo speakers produce clear sounds, solid bass, and crisp dialogue suitable for regular viewing situations. Consumers interested in hooking up the LN22B360 to an independent surround sound system have a number of available audio outlets, but we felt the television performed well without external amplification.

The Samsung LN22B360 provides great connectivity and networking with a number of component connections including a single HDMI 1.3 port. The HDTV is wrapped in a sleek piano black bezel design that completes the panel’s cutting edge design. And as with all B360 series televisions, this LCD is Energy Star 3.0 compliant, which helps you be green and provides up to 25% more energy savings than last year’s model.

Consumer reviews on this well constructed LCD have been very positive. Most viewers are amazed at the realistic video quality as well as the flat panel’s durability and design. If you are looking for a solid 22 inch display, the Samsung LN22B360 is an excellent choice. Retailing at $340, we’ve found it at Amazon for just under $270. In light of the number of features Samsung has built into this television, consumers will be hard pressed to find a better 22 inch LCD on the market today.

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(14 votes, average: 8.64 out of 10)

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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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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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