HDTV Reviews

The Samsung LE40R73BD is the 40-inch LCD from the R73 subsection of the great R7 range from Samsung.

The LE40R73BD has an impressive 5000:1 contrast ratio, 1366×768 resolution, a very snappy 8ms response time, and 178°/178° viewing angle. The LE40R73BD features DNIeâ„¢ (Digital Natural Image engine), Samsung LCD TVs revolutionary technology, offers digital perfection in the form of crystal clear images in which even the smallest details are captured. Images appear as close to real life as they can possibly be.

Among the numerous features, the LE40R73BD has the screen size control, the teletext and Picture-in-Picture-function. There is also a very complete connectivity including a HDMi-input and a PC-input.

At 70 inches, the display is aimed at the consumer HDTV (high-definition television) market, but it will likely become available in the business market at an early stage. According to Samsung, the screen is five inches larger than any current one. The company is unveiling the 70-incher at this week’s International Meeting on Information Displays 2006 in Daegu, Korea.

The screen offers a conical viewing angle of 180 degrees. The video signal is reproduced at 120Hz, compared with the 60Hz offered by conventional high-definition LCD (liquid crystal display) panels, enabling “rapidly moving video images to be reproduced with crystal clarity,” the company said Monday.

Samsung plans to begin mass production of the new 70-inch LCD during the first half of 2007. With the introduction of the 70-inch LCD, the company will be in a position to compete head-to-head with plasma and projection TV makers.
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The Samsung SPD-50P7HDT Wireless HDTV, solves the most annoying and common problem with every single TV in the world, including your new HDTV., it removes the wires!. The Samsung SPD-50P7HDT is the first HDTV to be Wireless, it comes with a wireless AV center which connects to all of your equipment which then trasmits the signal to the SPD-50P7HDT.

It comes with a wireless AV center to which all of your extra equipment can attach. The center then transmits the IEEE 802.11a network signals to the screen wire-free. Read more

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.

The Samsung 32R74 striking, seamless design and ultra-slim dimensions give the screen an eye-catching elegance not usually afforded at this price. And with high-definition compatibility, an integrated digital tuner and Samsung’s advanced DNIe picture processing the feature count outnumbers its low-cost competitors.
There is of course the high quality HDMI port for the full quality digital signal as well as a VGA input for computer or media player connection

You may have to work you way through the vast amount of menu’s and tone down the exaggerated color settings to reach the best settings, but it’s well work the time as you can obtain a great picture.

Samsung’s 32R74 is an undeniable bargain that’s better looking with more features and superior performance than most screens at this price. Read more

The Samsung HP-S4253 with a resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels and the power of a 13-bit processing engine make for a clear and bright display. A 10,000:1 contrast ratio, among the highest in the HDTV industry, also deserves much of the credit for this unit’s excellent picture quality.
In the increasingly crowded HDTV market, Samsung has stepped up with what it is calling Gen-5 Plasma Technology. The HP-S4253, a 42-inch plasma TV, is among the first to offer these latest improvements to picture quality, and the model’s many features make it convenient to use as well as fun to watch.

Samsung’s Gen-5 HD Plasma TV offers the latest video technology at a competitive price. Beyond image quality, features like split-screen and picture-in-picture make the HP-S4253 easy to recommend.

One Line: Samsung’s HP-S4253 offers the latest HDTV technology at a competitive price. Read more

Samsung HL-S6186W Review: 61-inch DLP HDTVSamsung has included some impressive big-ticket features, most significantly twin-tuner circuitry. An analog NTSC tuner and an integrated ATSC tuner that handles high-definition signals let you watch a split screen and even freeze one half while you continue watching the other.

There’s also a USB 1.1 connection, a slower, older standard compared to 2.0. This will make it easy to connect up digital cameras and other media. This Samsung runs quietly, which is notable because projection models have not generally been known for their lack of noise. The overall picture display is enhanced by a 3-D Y/C digital comb filter, which seeks to eliminate dots and rainbow effects.
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The LA40R71B aunched last month and the brainchild of its Imagine campaign, Samsung’s R7 series LCD TVs are in league of their own among their Korean peers. Decked in enveloping gloss finish and clean lines, the series presents a distinctively polished design expected of premium brand names the likes of Bang and Olufsen and Loewe. We taken a closer look at the LA40R71B beyond its pretty face to ascertain its worth at an extravagant S$8,099 (US$5,125.30) price tag.

The LA40R71B is an absolute stunner that ranks high in wife acceptance factor but comes second-rated for value. Its aesthetic extravagance is a groundbreaking initiative yet risky gamble undertaken by Samsung in its ongoing campaign to woo consumers’ dollars. Will the increasingly affluent but price-sensitive Asian be convinced to part his dough for fancy facade? Perhaps we will get a hint in the R7s’ successors.
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Samsung LN-S4692D 46″ LCD screen: A TV with style and substance, this LCD has a thin form along with a clear, hi-def picture. To optimize your viewing, it offers a wide 178° viewing angle, which allows you to see the picture clearly no matter where you sit in the room. The 5000:1 contrast ratio adds depth to very light and dark images, so the picture never looks dull.

HDTV with built-in tuner: The hi-def screen (720p) delivers amazing clarity when you watch HD programming. The built-in HD (ATSC) tuner means you won’t have to pay for an additional tuner component to enjoy HDTV.

SRS TruSurround XT: A great picture needs great sound to go with it. This TV offers 5.1-channel surround sound via a two-speaker system to make your home feel like a true theater.

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