HDTV Reviews

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.

The TAV-L1 all-in-one home theater system features a motorized audio unit that with a push of a button automatically slides down, revealing a 32-inch LCD flat-panel HDTV.

The combination LCD TV/home theater system incorporates a slot-loading DVD/CD/SACD player, two powerful vibration canceling subwoofers, Sony’s S-Master® digital amplifier, and Sony’s S-Force® Pro virtual surround sound processing for realistic surround sound without rear speakers.In an industry first, Sony will be integrating a high-definition 32-inch LCD television into a cutting-edge home theater system. It features an audio unit with a single-disc DVD/CD/SA-CD player and a digital amplifier. Additionally, it slides up or down to conceal or reveal the LCD.

Another option the company is introducing is a TV stand with an integrated home theater system. Then you can add a Sony BRAVIA LCD TV for a full home theater experience without rear speakers.

“Unobtrusive home theater systems are soaring in popularity as flat-panel LCD televisions drive the market and, as a result, we have begun to merge home theater products into TV stands specifically designed for these displays,” said Jeff Goldstein, vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics’ Home Products Division.

Additionally, the unit includes a pre-programmed remote control and an HDMI input, as well as Dolby® Digital, Dolby Pro Logic® II and dts® processing. The system comes standard with a black speaker grill; optional grills are available in warm gray, burgundy and green colors. Two additional colors, metallic orange and silver, will be available exclusively at Sony Style retail stores across the country and on the web at sonystyle.com. Read more

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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The Sony KDL-46X2000U is a 46-incher with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and, importantly, can handle and display a 1080p high-def signal.

The olderKDL-46V2000 (note the V & not the X), which has the same size screen but with a 1366×768 resolution, reveals an enhanced “BRAVIA Engine EX”. Not only does this engine assist in displaying all high-def resolutions, but it also claims to vastly improve standard-definition pictures by upscaling them up to 4 times.

“The X Series embodies exactly what the new wave of Sony TVs are all about,” said Jonathan White, General Manager, TV Marketing. “Technology-driven, certainly, but completely focused on only one thing: the best possible HD experience for the viewer. That’s really all that matters.”

The five ByD:sign / EyeFi HDMI-equipped sets break down into 37, 32, and 27-inchers capable of 1920×1080, 1366×768, and 1280×720 pixels respectively. Each model features an ISDB-T Hi-Vision (high definition) digital tuner for Japan (with ATSC and DVB-T tuners on the way for the US and beyond). The big, bad, 37-inch LF-3701DFK (pictured) brings a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 8-millisecond response, and 176-degree visibility along with the usual in and outs consisting of S-Video, 2 x composite, Japanese D4, and RGB. And fortunately, that speaker sprouting below the panel can be chucked for a cleaner look when attached to your home audio system. The two 32-inch models — LW-3202DFK and LW-3201DFK — are the same panels only with fixed speakers mounted either below, or along sides of the LCD. Same story on those 27-inchers — the LW-2702DFK and LW-2701DFK — with the former also offering that 1366×768 pixel resolution seen by the 32-inch models. Prices are set to range from Â¥99,800 to Â¥199,800 (or about $863 to $1,729). Read more