HDTV Reviews

O’ZZIO have released the HDV-32B1 32-inch LCD HDTV. The HDV-32B1 will retail for a very budget price of $670 USD, and feature a 1,366 x 768 resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a response time of 8ms and 450cd/m2 brightness. Even though the HDV-32B1 is budget it does not cut down on the inputs, there is HDMI, D4, component, composite, and two s-video inputs. Read more

Dell have introduced the W3707C & W3207C LCDs to it’s new line of HDTVs. The W3207C is 32-inches and the W3607C is 37-inches, both have a 1,366 x 768 pixel resolution with a 8-ms response time and contrast ratio of 1200:1. They both include OTA ATSC tuners and have dual HDMI ports, component, s-video and VGA inputs. The W3207C has integrated 30-watt speakers, while the W7207C has detachable, free standing speakers for a slimmer design.
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Norcent have just released the 25 Series line of TFT LCDs. The 25 Series consits of 5 different sizes, from the 20-inch LT-2025 to the 27-inch LT-2725 and their main deal, the 37-inch LT-3725. All but the 20-inch supports 16:9 widescreen, 720p / 1080i, 1366 x768 resolution. The 27-inch up includes HDMI with ATSC / NTSC tuners.

Sony has added to their Bravia S2500 series with their smaller 20-inch KDL-20S2500 LCD. The KDL-20S2500 keeps the same classy style as the other S2500 Bravia’s just in the smaller size. The 20-inch features a 1366 x 768 resolution with a built in digital / analog tuner and includes a good selection of inputs and outputs including HDMI and VGA (for PC connection) inputs. The KDL-20S2500 will be released in Japan in November, and should make its way around the world shortly after.

The 32-inch MirageVision is an LCD HDTV from Global Outdoor Concepts, and it is just that, an outdoor LCD.
The MirageVision is a tough LCD, which is designed for outdoor use which can survive wind, rain, snow, storms and most things the outdoor life can throw at it. You can have an HDTV right by the pool and watch it while relaxing in the outdoor sun. The 32-inch MirageVision LCD is a 1080i display weighing 45-pounds, 4-inches thick and can survive in temperatures of -25 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Unfortunately there is no HDMI or DVI, but component will work for HD content. You can also get a wireless extra to keep your wires out of the rain.

The JVC LT-42LH800 and the LT-37LH800 are two new HD LCDs. The LT-42LH800 is 42-inch LCD and the LT-37LH800 is a 37-inch LCD from JVC.
These two sets are “Full HD” or “Full Hi-Vision” as JVC likes to refer to them as, basically meaning they have a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Both the LT-42LH800 and the LT-37LH800 HDTV’s have 500 nits of brightness, MaxxBass sound system, and 14-bit “GENESSA” image processing. There are also two HDMI inputs, a D4 plug, component, i.LINK, optical output, and Ethernet for streaming. They should be available in November.

The Toshiba REGZA 26WLT66 is just 26-inches big, and is the smallest HDTV that has two HDMI inputs. The new 26WLT66 has all of the great features and specifications from the original REGZA models, including the well priced price tag.

The 26WLT66 has a resolution of 1366 x768 which is impressive for this sized screen and features Toshiba’s “Active Vision LCD” image processing technology which enhances the contrast, color and as well as keeping fast movement crisp, and up scales standard definition content.
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Sharp have just announced three new “Full HD” 1080p LCDs, the LC-52D62, the LC-46D62U and the LC-42D62U. These are all on the larger end of things size wise.

The LC-42D62U is a42-inch LCD, which has a contrast ratio of 6,000:1, twin HDMI inputs and a 6ms response time. This LC-42D62U will sell for $2,499.

The LC-46D62U is 46-inches, and has a 10,000:1 contrast ration, twin HDMI inputs and 4ms response time. Its retail price is $3,499.

The LC-52D62U is the very large 52-inch which has a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, dual HDMI inputs and a 4ms response time. This TV will retail at $4,799.

These three LC-D62U LCD will be available in October.

Syntax-Brillian Debuts New Olevia 7 Series LCD Product Family — First HDTV Featuring SiliconOptix Realta Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) Video Processor Powered by Teranex Technology with ATI Xilleon Processor Front End.

Optimized for the best possible picture quality, the new products, which feature 1080p native resolution panels, include the Olevia 7 Series HDTVs — the 42-inch Olevia 742i LCD TV and the 47-inch 747i LCD TV.
A combination of professional grade video processing and exceptional picture quality for a superior home theater experience is the cornerstone of each new LCD HDTV model in the Olevia 7 Series line.

Each model features firmware upgradeability, ensuring that consumers’ investments are protected and that their Olevia product will always perform with the latest features, software updates and image-quality improvements.

Olevia 7 Series LCD HDTV features include:
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The Hitachi HLX99 Director’s Series(TM) represents Hitachi’s top-line engineering technology and includes the UltraVision(R) 37HLX99 120Hz LCD model. This superior black gloss home theater display features the very best of Hitachi’s industry-leading advancements in LCD technology, providing film quality image tuning, black and white color temperatures and custom color temperatures, an adjustable color decoder, auto color and Hitachi’s own Digital Color Management III technology. HLX99 series displays come with a convenient power swivel tabletop stand, TV Guide On-Screen(R) IPG, a Roll and Click(TM) illuminated remote control and separate simple remote control and a two year parts and labor warranty with in-home service, all in addition to the HLS69 series features. The 37HLX99 is now shipping at the suggested retail price of $2,499.