HDTV Reviews

Sony have just announced that they are adding nine new HDTV model to their LCD Bravia line up. From the budget end KLV-23S200A to their top of the line Bravia, the KDL-46XBR2.

The Sony Bravia range now features 6 new full HD 1080 models in the 40- and 46-inch screen sizes as well as seven 1366 X 768 pixels WXGA screen resolution models.

Sony have added models to the Bravia S-Series, Bravia V2500 Series, and the Bravia XBR Series.
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Sharp has launched four models in their 9 Series in either 32-inch or 37-inch screen sizes. The 32GA9E and 37GA9E are analogue-only models and have been awarded an EU Eco-label due to their low energy consumption and environmentally friendly design. While the 32GD9E and 37GD9E haven’t been awarded this label, they do come with integrated Freeview tuners.

All the models use Sharp’s latest TrueD anti-judder technology, which reduces noise while enhancing detail and contrast. This will make movement appear more smooth, according to Sharp. The technology apparently works particularly well with HD sources, so it’ll make a difference when watching action-oriented material such as Sky Sports HD.

The design has been given a subtle facelift, featuring a clear flat speaker system boosted by a 30W power output. And to make the most of its extra audio ability there are a few added frills including Cinematic Sound, Auto Volume and a Clear Voice setting that enhances dialogue.

Consumer Reports got its hands on the Sharp LC-37D90U 1080p 37-inch LCD TV ($2500), and the sensible publication liked it. A lot. True 1080p sets have been few and far between up until recently, and this 37-incher packs a lot of pixels into a relatively small space. The Consumer Reporters lauded its “gorgeous resolution,” calling it “among the best LCD sets we’ve ever tested.”and mention the Sharp LC-37D90U does a great job of up-rezzing 1080i video to 1080p.

On the downside, the Consumer Reports reviewers noticed a rather narrow viewing angle, and pointed out the “so-so” black level of the set, a commonplace drawback of LCD displays, but a problem they judged to be worse than other Sharp LCDs. Overall, they gave it a big thumbs-up, calling its picture quality “beautiful.

The 40″ wide aspect ratio of the N4060W allows you to watch both movies and TV programs in widescreen aspect ratios. The display is also very bright with a 500 nits typical brightness. The gray-to-gray response time of the TV is an excellent 8ms and the contrast ratio is also very good at 1000:1. The native resolution of the display is 1360 x 768, making it a true HD display, though PC users that are used to the much higher resolutions of straight PC displays will notice a significant difference in picture quality. The viewing angles are 170 degrees by 170 degrees.

The Viewsonic N4060W 40″ Widescreen HDTV has a wealth of rear connectivity options. There are two S-Video connectors with the associated RCA ins for audio and video. Two YPbPr/YCbCr input sets, 3.5mm mini stereo input for PC audio, one analog VGA D-sub connector for PC video, one HDMI connector with HDCP and audio support.
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Sharp have just announced a whole bunch of new AQUOS products. This includes nice new AQUOS LCDs, four recorders and a TV stand / audio system.
There are four 37-inch AQUOS LCDs two of which support the full 1080p resolution, while the rest of standard 1366×768 resolution. Black ASV LCD is ment to give these sets a deeper contrast ratio with the full 1080p sets have a 1500:1 ratio and the others a 1200:1.
The 32 inch sets and larger support two HDMI inputs and one DVI, and four 6.5cm woofers and two 2cm tweeters. Sets under 32-inch have only one HDMI and DVI port.

The DV-ACW38 is Sharps new flagship recorder with a massive 800GB hard drive to record off of the two digital and one standard tuners.

The DV-AC34 and DV-AC32 are set to come out on September 15th and the DV-ACV32 on October 20th, with a price of 120,000 Yen ($1,024),

Sharps new AQUOS line is as follows:
LC-37GX1W, LC-37GH1, LC-32GH1, LC-26GH1, LC-26GH1, LC-20GH1, LC-37GX2W, LC-37GH2, LC-32GH2, LC-26GH2

JVC’s LT-32LC85 is a decent HDTV at a fairly decent pric of 250,000 Yen ($2179 USD). The LT-32LC85 runs at a 1,366 x 768 resolution, and makes use of the “GENESSA” imaging engine for better source scaling, and imagen sharpening. Features include a whole lot of connectivity, including HDMI, dual Firewire, digital optical audio and an SD slot for viewing photos . The LT-32LC85 should be available for sale in September.

The SummuS DLD-42C1LMRis Daewoo’s first LCD HDTV, and it packs some pretty impressive stats. It has the all important HDMI port and PC input, a 6-milisecond responce time and a 5,000:1 contrst ratio with a 720p resolution.
SummuS DLD-42C1LMR HD Ready 42″ set has MGDi PLUS engine which lowers the “Noise” on screen and provides us a smoother picture.　

- MGDi plus engine loading
- Lustered Cinema Black designs
- Digital index (Lighting Smart Icon) employments
- Light and shade rain: 5000: 1
- Lucidity: 550 cd
- Answer back speed: 6ms
- 5 trillion 4 hundred billion colors
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The 40-inch SyncMasterâ„¢ 400PXn and the 46-inch SyncMaster 460PXn utilize Samsung’s MagicNet software and are designed for use in corporate and commercial digital signage applications. The MagicNet software enables users to control content across a number of displays from a remote location using a single computer, eliminating the need for a computer with every screen thereby resulting in a greater cost savings for the network operator.

Upgrades to the 2006 MagicNet enabled displays include an embedded Windows XP operating system, high definition resolution, portrait or landscape orientation modes, and video wall support up to 4×4 displays, all supported by MagicNet. These upgrades extend the capabilities of the displays with more choices for end-users while maintaining ease of use and simplifying the installation process. MagicNet enabled displays are appropriate for use in airports, malls, restaurants and commercial buildings.

Samsung has unveiled three new LCD displays. Two of the new LCD displays are catered towards the commercial and business markets. The new SyncMaster 740BX and 940BX are 17” and 19” LCD monitors, respectively. The 740BX and 940BX are virtually identical with the exception of size. Specifications of the 740BX and 940BX include a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time and 1280×1024 resolution. Both monitors have 15pin D-sub and DVI connections.

A height adjustable pivot and swivel capable stand is used on the 740BX and 940BX, though it doesn’t support rotating features. The LCD is also compatible with VESA 75mm wall mounts too.

In addition to the SyncMaster 740BX and 940BX announcements Samsung also has a new 21” LCD monitor. The new 215TW sports a 1680×1050 resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio and 8ms response time. Multiple video inputs are supported such as DVI, 15pin D-sub, S-video, composite and component video inputs. Picture-In-Picture and Picture-By-Picture are also supported by the 215TW, allowing users to view two video sources at the same time. The 215TW is also HDTV-ready too, though it doesn’t say if it is HDCP compliant.

Syntax-Brillian Corp, a manufacturer and marketer of LCD and LCoS(TM) HDTVs and digital entertainment products, today announced the launch of a new line of cutting-edge LCD TVs under the company’s award-winning Olevia brand.

The impressive new collection of Olevia LCD TVs — consisting of the “3 Series,” “5 Series” and “7 Series” — features world-class technology, state-of-the-art image processing and video quality that far surpasses any comparably priced product in the market, and has been designed and engineered to elevate the Olevia brand to top-tier status among its peers. Led into the market by the Olevia 5 Series, Syntax-Brillian’s latest line of TVs is the company’s first complete product offering since the completion of its merger in late 2005.

“The new Olevia 3, 5 and 7 Series TVs feature the latest in video-processing technology and handpicked, state-of-the art components from world-class suppliers,” said Vincent Sollitto, CEO of Syntax-Brillian. “Syntax-Brillian’s expertise in TV technology, supply relationships and focus on quality in design and production have combined to create new Olevia LCD TVs that stand out as among the best in their class in the world.”

The feature-rich Olevia 3 Series LCD HDTV Ready TVs are intended for general consumer use and are ideal for displaying crisp digital programming whether received via cable and satellite set-top boxes or broadcast tuner, and when displaying images from a DVD, VCR or camcorder. The Olevia 5 Series LCD HDTVs provide exceptional video and audio quality for an unparalleled high-definition cinematic experience at an affordable price, while the elegantly designed Olevia 7 Series highlights Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) — advanced technology that redefines the ultimate home theater experience.
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