Review VIZIO XVT553SV price $1,598.00

Design and Features
There's nothing extraordinary about the XVT553SV's cabinet design; it sports wide 2.3-inch piano-black bezels with two 2.5-inch high black speaker enclosures mounted beneath the lower bezel. Style-wise, it's not in the same league as the gorgeous LG 47LX9500 ($4,299) with its edge-to-edge glass design, but it is an improvement over its older sibling, the VF551XVT ($2,199). The cabinet's 3-inch depth is necessary to accommodate Vizio's TruLED backlighting array, which consists of 120 separate zones and uses Vizio's version of local dimming, dubbed Smart Dimming, to produce very dark blacks. 

A black oval base provides firm, wobble-free support for the 76-pound cabinet, but it doesn't allow the TV to swivel. You won't find a power switch or any function buttons on the front of the set—instead, there's a round, silver dial mounted behind the lower left bezel. When pushed, it launches an on-screen Quick Menu where you can adjust the volume, select channels and input sources, and power off the set. The Quick Menu doesn't allow you to adjust the HDTV settings, though—in fact, there is no way to adjust settings without using the remote, which isn't convenient if you happen to be out of batteries.  

Measuring 6.25 inches long and 1 inch thick, the XVT553SV's remote is shorter and fatter than most, and none of the buttons are backlit, but it has a nifty slide-out QWERTY keyboard with 39 keys, a four-way arrow pad, and four color-coded keys that correspond to the color keys on the face of the remote. The keys are meant for thumb typing and may be a bit too small for some, but it makes, say, tweeting, updating your Facebook status, or navigating streaming Web services much easier than using an on-screen (soft) keyboard. A dedicated VIA (Vizio Internet Apps) button launches a colorful menu bar with icons for HDTV settings, Web widgets, streaming movie services, and social networking applications. The HDTV settings menu is where you go to adjust picture settings for each individual port.
You get nine preset picture modes (Standard, Movie, Custom, Football, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Game, and Vivid) to choose from, but most of the sports settings use the same values and are way too bright. The best overall setting for TV programming and movies is, not coincidentally, the Movie setting, but if you find that a bit too dark you can use the Standard setting and adjust the backlighting and brightness levels to your liking.
Advanced features include Smooth Motion, Real Cinema Mode, Noise Reduction, and Film Mode, and you can enable or disable smart dimming and the ambient light sensor. Smooth Motion can be used to eliminate or reduce motion judder, and Real Cinema lets you choose which type of motion correction to utilize (Off, Precision, and Smooth). In my testing judder was not an issue, and since the Precision and Smooth settings both looked too soft, I recommend leaving it off to obtain the sharpest picture.

Connectivity Options
This model is loaded with connectivity ports. Most HDTVs are equipped with four HDMI ports, but the XVT553SV has five, one of which is mounted on the side. There are also three USB ports, also side-mounted, that provide easy plug-and-play access for thumb drives. (That's one more than I've seen on any other HDTV.) At the rear of the cabinet are one set each of component and composite A/V ports, a PC (VGA) input, digital and analog audio outputs, a PC audio inputs, an Ethernet port, and a coaxial TV antenna/cable jack. The XVT553SV has built-in Wi-Fi N and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity to routers and Bluetooth devices, including the remote control.
A VIA-ready model, the XVT553SV offers a generous selection of Web services. Streaming movie channels include Vudu, Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, and more than 35 Web Video channels like HowCast, TMZ, National Lampoon, The Economist, and more. Yahoo widgets include Accuweather, Yahoo News and Finance, Rhapsody, and Pandora Internet Radio, and you get Facebook and Twitter social networking apps as well. I watched several scenes from the 1080p version of Marmaduke on Vudu and it looked excellent for a streaming movie—that is, when it wasn't busy buffering. Due to bandwidth constraints I had to settle for the 720p HD version, which was not nearly as sharp, but still enjoyable.

Performance
The XVT553SV is, overall, a solid performer. After a darkroom calibration using the DisplayMate HDTV setup script, the panel produced relatively deep blacks (0.04 cd/m²) while maintaining a high peak brightness (461.32 cd/m²), but as with LG's 47LX9500, I detected moderate blooming while credits were rolling against a dark background. Color accuracy was generally good, save for slightly saturated reds, and the picture maintained good color fidelity and remained sharp even when viewed from an extreme side angle. High definition (1080p) content from the movie 2012 on Blu-ray disc appeared crisp, with very good shadow detail, as did HD programming from the labs' satellite box. The XVT553SV also performed flawlessly on the HQV high definition benchmark tests.
Standard-definition performance was generally good, but the set failed the noise-reduction portion of the HQV benchmark. Enabling the Noise-Reduction feature at the Low setting helped eliminate most (but not all) of the noise, while the Medium and High settings seemed to make very little difference.

The XVT553SV drew 127 watts of power during my testing, which is quite good for a panel of this size, so it our GreenTech stamp of approval. By way of comparison, the 55-inch LED backlit Sony Bravia KDL-55HX800 ($3,399) drew 171 watts, while the CCFL-lit Samsung LN55C650 ($2,099.99) (also a 55-inch set) required 178 watts. Based on five hours of daily use and calculated using the national average cost of 11.55 cents per kWh, this set will add approximately $2.10 to your monthly utility bill.

With a low list price of $2,200, the Vizio XVT553SV offers top-notch HDTV tech, wireless and wired connectivity, loads of Web apps, and very good HD picture quality. It won't dress up a room like some of today's slicker, thinner HDTVs, and it can't quite match the overall performance of our current Editors' Choice, the same-price, same-size Samsung LN55C650 LCD, but it's still a great choice if you're in the market for a big-screen HDTV that doesn't skimp on features.

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Preview VIZIO XVT373SV price $598.00

he tiniest and most affordable of Vizio's XVT LED HDTV product line, the XVT373SV ($949.99 direct) packs quite a punch for its size. This small fry is dwarfed in size and more than doubled in price by the XVT553SV ($2,199.99 direct), but that doesn't stop it from providing LED backlit 1080p HD video. However, some sacrifices had to be made due to both its small frame and even smaller price tag.

Design and Features
Surprisingly enough, even the smallest, lightest version of the XVT troupe still sits in a rigid, glossy black frame. But for under a thousand bucks for 37 inches of 1080p HD video in a 1,920x1,080 resolution, some of you on the hunt for perhaps that coveted basement HDTV might look past that. Though unfortunately, a cut had to be made somewhere to keep it under that four-digit ceiling, so Vizio sliced its refresh rate in half to 120Hz. Though, this could also be a limitation of HDTVs smaller than 42 inches. Yet here's a shocker: there was still enough room in the XVT373SV for this line's impressive four HDMI ports, which again, the true HD enthusiasts will be happy to hear about. Not to mention that VGA support is also included, but with both Ethernet and 802.11n WiFi connections that might not be necessary.
This is thanks to VIA, Vizio's suite of web apps, video, and music available for streaming on all the TVs in the XVT line. And yes, the Vizio Bluetooth remote with QWERTY keyboard will come in handy when tweeting and Facebook posting while watching HD video over VIA.
While the XVT373SV is an LED HDTV, this is where it truly distances itself from its much bigger bros. Claiming to be the first to bring LED technology to smaller, thinner HDTVs, Vizio introduces Razor LED with this 37-inch flat panel. And oh, how slim it is with a 2-inch profile while maintaining Energy Star 4.1 compliance and absolutely no mercury. Better yet, the 178-degree viewing angle is luckily still around to be enjoyed from nearly anywhere in the room. While Vizio had to make a few key sacrifices to keep the XVT373SV under $1,000, this 37-inch HDTV brings nearly all the same trimmings of the larger sets while holding on to what's most important in this case: LED.

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Preview LG 32LE5300 LED Price $449.98

sking just as much for a 32-inch LED-backlit HDTV than manufacturers like Vizio would for larger sets like the XVT373SV (which goes for $799.99 on Amazon), the LG 32LE5300 ($799 list) aims to justify its price with features like a nine-digit contrast ratio and sub-three second response time. Packing tricks like this in its sleeve, LG claims that the 32LE5300 is "quite a display."

Design and Features
The LG 32LE5300 comes nestled in a 32-inch black bezel with glossy sheen and a profile just over one inch. The sleek screen rests on a stand that, surprisingly, can swivel up to 20 degrees if that nearly 180-degree viewing angle isn't enough for everyone to see. Also included in this LED TV are four HDMI ports (one in its side), one USB 2.0 port and one RGB PC port among the standard connections.

Inside, you'll find that LG included full 1080p HD output with a 1,920x1,080 video resolution and, of course, a 16:9 aspect ratio. But, if LG's promotional material is any indication, that's not even its primary selling point. When we mentioned this LED TV's nine-digit contrast ratio, what we meant to say was that it's a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio. LG claims that it helps the 32LE5300 "deliver more stunning colors and deeper blacks than you can imagine." Couple that with a 2.4 millisecond response time that the company assures will produce "sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur."

Topping off the 32LE5300 are features like an energy-saving and picture-optimizing Intelligent Sensor, which automatically adjusts the picture brightness and contrast according to lighting in the room. And while that is automated, users can easily adjust the display's settings manually, according to LG, using the Picture Wizard II. Pair that with LG's other ambiguous Smart Energy Saving features and the company promises to put on quite a display with the 32LE5300.

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Review Toshiba 46WX800U Price $1,099.98

With glasses-free 3D technology around the corner, soon-to-be traditional 3D TVs will be a tough sell. But that hasn't stopped companies like Toshiba from pressing onward until its first ground-breaking sets touch down. The 46-inch Toshiba 46WX800U ($2,599.99 list) comes with a slew of extra feature aside from 3D video output that Toshiba claims will blow you away.
Design and Features
The 46WX800U comes in the standard black bezel, but this one is far more angular than the rest with little to no curvature. This stand is not on a swivel, but this LCD set can also be mounted on a wall using the Vesa Mounting Pattern. Behind Toshiba's CrystalCoat anti-reflective screen, you'll find four HDMI ports, two USB ports, an Ethernet port and the standard component, PC and digital audio ports.
On the inside, the LED-backlit Toshiba 46WX800U supports full 1080p HD, which of course means you'll find a 1,920x1,080 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. Toshiba claims that with its ClearFrame technology, the frame rate in the 46WX800U is above standard LCD TVs with a 240Hz refresh rate said to create crisp and clear images regardless of motion. Also inside is a 14-bit video processor that Toshiba calls the PixelPure 5G and claims it increases gradation levels for smoother, clearer images. Rounding Toshiba's list of features said to improve performance is Resolution+, an image scaling system that enhances the details of every image, making everything "feel like HD," according to the company.
Of course, the 3D system in the 46WX800U requires glasses, which go for $169.99 each direct from Toshiba, and a 3D-capable device such as a Blu-ray player or 3D programming receiver. Though, this Toshiba display comes WiFi-ready, which lets it make full use of the company's list of widgets and web apps like Netlfix, YouTube and Blockbuster. Finally, for about $2,599.99 (not including the glasses), the Toshiba offers a 46-inch LED-backlit, 3D LCD TV with plenty of performance and entertainment features.
  
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Review Samsung PN58C8000 Price $2,397.88

Samsung's PN58C8000 ($2,999.99 list) is one of three plasma HDTV models representing the company's top-tier 3D-ready 8000 series. With its ultra-thin profile and brushed-metal finish, this 58-inch TV looks beautiful straight out of the box, but there's more to this set than just pleasing aesthetics—it performs beautifully as well. It costs more than similarly sized plasma TVs, but its top-notch performance and broad feature set justify its price tag and make it one of PCMag's 10 best HDTVs. We just wish those 3D glasses were more comfortable.
Design and Features
Although the 8000 series boasts Samsung's Touch of Color design, it is a much different implementation than that of the Samsung LN55C650 ($2,099.99, ). Instead of the familiar red-accented finish, the 8000's plastic bezels are done up in a cool metallic-looking brushed titanium and are framed by a strip of clear trim. With its 1.4-inch deep cabinet, the 8000 is the thinnest plasma set we've seen and is nearly as slim as the ultra-thin LG Infinia 47LX9500 ($4,299, ), an LED-backlit model. The sturdy rectangular base sports the same finish and complements the cabinet well, plus it has a nice stiff swivel mechanism that keeps the 73-pound panel firmly in place. The remote control sensor and 3D transmitters are embedded in the lower bezel, as are five touch-sensitive controls: Power, Channel, Volume, Input Select, and Menu.
The two down-firing, 10-watt speakers positioned under the bottom bezel are loud and provide good mid- and high-range output, but could use a bit more bass response. Setting the SRS TruSurround feature to Standard and boosting the lower frequencies via the equalizer helps add a bit more low-end and provides a reasonably well-balanced audio experience.  

As with the Sharp Aquos LC-52LE820UN ($2,999.99, ), the PN58C8000's most frequently used connections are located on the left side of the cabinet where they are easy to get at once the set has been mounted on a wall. Here you'll find four HDMI ports, two USB ports, two audio outputs, and a PC audio input. At the rear of the cabinet are component and composite A/V ports, a coaxial TV cable/antenna jack, a wired network port, and a PC (VGA) port. These rear ports are positioned in a recessed area that allows you to get the TV as close to the wall as possible without being limited by cable connectors. 

The sleek 8.25-inch remote sports a brushed metal face with chrome trim, and is better looking than your typical bundled HDTV remote. It's 47 touch-sensitive keys are flush with the remote's face adding to its attractiveness. The keys are responsive and well-marked, and they're illuminated so you can identify them in the dark. In addition to dedicated Web App and BD Live keys, there's a key for toggling between 2D and 3D viewing modes along with a backlight button to light up the keys.
The Samsung Apps suite is one of the more extensive catalogs of TV Internet applications out there. Its streaming video lineup includes Netflix, Vudu, You Tube, Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, Explore 3D, and DailyMotion. You also get several lifestyle apps such as Twitter, Facebook, Picasa Web Albums, Napster, and Pandora Radio, as well as a slew of GalleryonTV art channels. Information channels include an AP news ticker, Accuweather, Google Maps, and USA Today, and for the kids there are several installments of Dibo's Storybook, Word Magic, and Math Magic.
As with all Samsung TVs, the user interface is designed with ease of use in mind. The Picture menu offers six viewing modes, including Dynamic (bright room), Standard, Relax (reduced eye strain), Movie (dark room), Cal-Night (calibrated for dark room), and Cal-Day (calibrated for daytime). The latter two settings are where you can save your own custom picture settings. As is usually the case, I thought the Movie setting delivered the best all-around picture with very good shadow detail, regardless of the lighting environment. Basic picture settings include Cell Light, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint, while advanced settings allow you to fine tune white balance, RGB saturation, gamma levels, and color and black tones.
Performance
The 8000 series uses Samsung's proprietary Real Black Filter technology, an advanced anti-glare feature that, according to Samsung, helps deliver very deep blacks and enhanced shadow detail by filtering out ambient light. In my testing, Real Black delivered the goods. After performing a basic calibration using DisplayMate's HDTV setup tool, the PN58C8000 produced an incredibly dark black level of 0.01 cd/m², joining the discontinued Pioneer KURO PDP-5020FD as deliverer of the darkest blacks in any plasma set we've seen.
Shadow detail in my 2012 Blu-ray test disc was excellent, as was the overall HD-detail quality. Colors had pop and were very accurate, and the backlighting was uniform across the entire screen. Results from the HD HQV video benchmark were also very good; the set passed all the tests without issue. Standard-definition quality was equally good; noise-free and sharp. Plasma panels are known for their excellent viewing angles, and this set is no exception; colors remained vibrant and the picture did not darken at all, even when viewed from the most extreme side angle.
The PN58C8000 does a very good job of displaying 3D content. While it does produce a degree of crosstalk (a double-image effect) it was not as pronounced as what I observed with the Sony Bravia KDL-55HX800 ($3,399, ) and LG 47LX9500 models, both of which are LED-backlit models (it's likely that LED blooming issues may be the culprit here). The 3D effects in Monsters vs. Aliens 3D on Blu-ray produced the desired "look out" reaction that should come with 3D, especially during a paddle-ball scene in the beginning of the movie. On my golf and soccer clips the 3D action was certainly more realistic than the animated content, and makes you feel as if you're part of the crowd, but as with the Sony and LG sets, I found it difficult to concentrate on the action while watching in 3D mode.
If you simply can't wait for your favorite movies to be converted to 3D, the PN58C8000 features processing technology that converts 2D content to 3D, but the effect is watered down and not as realistic as you'll get with real 3D content. For example, I noticed considerably more crosstalk in the simulated 3D mode, and background images appeared soft and out of focus. In my opinion, you're better off waiting for real 3D rather than settling for a subpar 3D experience.
Samsung's SSG-2100AB 3D glasses (149.99 list, per pair) that work with the PN58C8000 are both unattractive and uncomfortable, and they're not included in the price of the TV. However, the lenses are fairly light and don't darken the image like Sony's 3D glasses do. Samsung does offer a more stylish set of specs for $199.99 as well as glasses designed for kids for $179.99, but it remains to be seen if they are more comfortable than the $150 pair.
As with most plasma HDTVs, the PN58C8000 consumes a good deal of energy. It averaged around 289 watts while displaying Blu-ray content in Movie mode, which comes out to about $5.10 per month based on 5 hours of daily usage at the national average of 11.55 cents per kWh. That's a high number when compared with the latest LCD models like the Vizio XVT553SV ($2,199, ), which averaged 127 watts. Still, that's right in line with the LG 60PK750 ($2,099, ), a 60-inch plasma set that draws 290 watts.
At $3,000, the Samsung PN58C8000 may cost more than other like-sized plasma HDTVs such as the $2,100 60-inch LG 60PK750, but you do get 3D support, which at this point, you'll still pay a premium for. And compared with other 3D sets such as the $4,300 47-inch LG 47LX9500 and Sony's Bravia $3,400 55-inch KDL-55HX800, it's a relative bargain. With its sleek, well-designed cabinet, rich feature set, and outstanding performance including incredibly dark blacks, the PN58C8000 sets the bar for all other plasma TVs, which makes it a shoo-in for our Editors' Choice award.

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Plasma vs LCD HDTV

Plasma vs LCD HDTV – Which HDTV technology is right for me?

This question usually surfaces when the decision is made to buy a HDTV – should I buy a Plasma or LCD HDTV? You’ve heard about LCD, Plasma, and Rear Projection, but what are the differences? What are the pros and cons of each technology? And which one is right for me? Here we try to distil the information and guide you to a better and hopefully the right decision.

Plasma TV

Plasma screens are flat and they produce natural, vibrant colours with a high level of detail. Many tiny cells containing a mixture of noble gases in a Plasma panel are ‘lit’ at once, unlike images on conventional TVs that are scanned across the screen. The resulting image is sharper and brighter. This is great for normal room lighting and is comfortably viewed from most distances and angles. Even as you get closer to the screen, you will not be affected by changes in picture or color quality. They are only a few inches thick which allows flexible installation options. In addition to stand mounting, they can be hung on a wall or from a ceiling. All plasma TVs comes in a 16:9 widescreen format.
In terms of power consumption Plasma displays use as much power as a CRT television. The lifetime of the latest generation of plasma displays is estimated at 60,000 hours of actual display time, or 27 years at 6 hours per day.
Plasma displays do not use electron beams, as conventional TV displays do. They are therefore immune to the effects of magnetic fields. This allows for your home theater speakers to be placed near it without any audio distortion.
Advantages of Plasma over LCD:

• Larger screen sizes available – Plasma screens range from 37″ to 65” and beyond. In fact the largest plasma video display in the world at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show was a 150-inch TV manufactured by Panasonic
• Better contrast ratio and ability to render deeper blacks
• Better colour accuracy and saturation
• Better motion tracking (little or no motion lag in fast moving images)

Disadvantages of Plasma over LCD :

• Plasma TVs are more susceptible to burn-in of static images. The prolonged display of a menu bar or other static images over time can create a permanent ghost-like image of these objects
• Plasma TVs generate more heat than LCDs, due to use phosphors to create images, and consequently use considerably more power. It uses as much as 400 watts for a 50-inch screen
• Because of the use of millions of tiny pressurized gas chambers, it does not perform as well at high attitudes. At altitudes above 6000 ft the plasma screen emits a buzzing noise.

LCD HDTV

LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display. It is an electronically-modulated optical device shaped into a thin, flat panel made up of a large number of pixels filled with liquid crystals and arrayed in front of a light source (backlight) or reflector. These function like a camera shutter, allowing light to either pass through or be blocked as voltage is individually applied so they change state to create an ‘image’. The colour is added to the LCD display through three filters (red, green, and blue) that are applied to each pixel. LCD TV screens always maintain sharp, clear pictures without reflection from artificial lights or bright sunlight through windows. It is often utilized in battery-powered electronic devices because it uses very small amounts of power.
This means flicker-free images for a more comfortable viewing experience with less eyestrain, even when viewing close-up. Also, since no static electricity is generated on a LCD screen it remains virtually dust free and clean for perfect viewing all the time.
Advantages of LCD over Plasma HDTV:

• No burn-in of static images.
• Cooler running temperature dur to lower power consumption. The average power consumption for a 50″ LCD HDTV is about 230 watts.

Check CNET’s list of Plasma and LCD HDTV consumption comparison chart.

• No high altitude usage issues
• Increased image brightness
• Faster response times – Useful for gamers. A response time of <16ms is sufficient for video-gaming

Disadvantages of LCD vs Plasma HDTV:

• Lower contrast ratio
• Not as good rendering deep blacks
• Not as good at tracking motion

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Sony KDL-52W5100

Owners of old big and bulky CRT displays will easily realize that upgrading to the any of the LCD displays is the best choice for experiencing the benefits of better image quality and enjoy decent power savings. Choosing a Sony BRAVIA TV is an excellent choice because of their portfolio of powerful HDTVs, but they were also known for their high price tags as well. Fortunately Sony offers consumers with lots of choices in the form of lettered series.
The Sony KDL-52W5100 is a unit that belongs in the W Series which is aimed to impress with good features while observing great style. The stylish design is sure to make a huge impact to the room after the old TV is replaced. What is even better is that the features really deliver in this 52-inch above midrange model.

Technical Features

The KDL-52W5100 like all of the other TVs in the W Series can display images and video in Full 1080p resolution while using interesting technologies like Motionflow and the BRAVIA Engine 3. It has a fairly high dynamic contrast ratio of 100,000:1 which is responsible for reproducing deeper blacks for certain dark scenes. The picture quality is also highly customizable using the “Scene Select” feature where a user can choose from several profiles like Sports, Game, Photo, and Cinema to match the settings that are optimal for the type of content being shown.
It not only passes the Energy Star 3.0 requirements, but exceeds them as well thanks to the Dynamic Backlight Control that automatically adjusts the intensity of the backlight according to the image brightness. The KDL-52W5100 is also eco-friendly from the TV materials to the packaging.

Technologies

The Light Sensor technology is also present in this TV and helps save even more power by further adjusting the backlight control based on the ambience of the room. Not only is this a great power saving feature, but it also saves the frustration of going through the settings for the right balance.
The BRAVIA Engine 3 is another major technology that makes fine improvements to the image by making it visually less noisy and automatically enhances the picture and image contrast for an overall sharper photo. Even when the scenes are starting to get full of motion, the image still remains sharp because of the Motionflow 120Hz technology. 120 Hz is just enough to reduce the annoying blurriness and improve the visual appearance of DVDs and HD content media.
The user interface isn’t an innovation, but it is also a technology as it has been applied to the PSP and PS3. That technology is known as the Xross Media Bar and it makes it extremely easy to browse favorite channels along with photos, videos and music stored in a USB drive or connected or remote device.

Extra Features

The features and technologies alone make the KDL-52W5100 a solid performer, but the extra features make it even better with the inclusion of BRAVIA Internet Widgets and BRAVIA Internet video. These two features work only if there is an Internet connection which can be granted by plugging in an Ethernet cable into the jack found in the back. The BRAVIA Internet Widgets is a useful little feature that lets users put certain widgets each with a function such as getting the latest weather reports or see more information about the stock or other news. The BRAVIA Internet Video takes advantages of other services including YouTube, Slacker, Epicurious, Amazon Video On Demand, and over a dozen more multimedia services. Some of these are free as well and makes the TV usage more entertaining. It is also helpful since it allows subscribers to get the updated TV Guide Interactive Program Guide for free.
In addition to Internet connectivity, the device may also connect to other devices of various brands as long as they have the DNLA compliance. Sharing with DNLA compliant units is really simple and effective for home networking. The traditional method can be still be used since it has a USB port, but the BRAVIA Link compatibility and BRAVIA Sync can make things easier when interacting with other Sony products.

Bottom Line

After running down all the features, the Sony KDL-52W5100 is pretty much similar to the other 52” Sony TV in the Z series. However, it is more affordable since the design isn’t as thin and the Motionflow technology isn’t as smooth which isn’t that much of a big deal. Overall, this is a great Full HD TV that would replace any tradition large screen TV.

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Samsung PN58C550

The Samsung PN58C550 continues the company’s reign as one of the top plasma manufacturers. With a giant 58-inch screen generating rich, clear, full 1080p resolution, very few plasma TVs deliver such great value as the PN58C550.

Screen

Even at healthy 58-inches the PN58C550 rivals the color clarity of much smaller plasmas. The 1080p (1920 x 1080) full resolution HD is sharp and vibrant with very deep blacks with an incredible 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
With their commitment to introducing cutting edge technologies at low costs, Samsung is one of the proponents of 600Hz subfield motion which accelerates the onscreen refresh rate. Fast action video like football looks clear and sharp without blurring due to the super speed the sub-field motion offers. This (PN58C550 – removed) feature will also greatly benefit gamers.
Samsung’s Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio maximizes the deep blacks and bright whites of the color spectrum providing rich color in every frame on the PN58C550. E3 Panel technology featuring ClearImage makes off-angle viewing a pleasure and FilterBright reduces glare in bright rooms. Wide Color Enhancer ensures every pixel is dripping in lush color.

Cabinet

The Samsung PN58C550’s ultraslim design is only 2 7/8 inches thick, displaying a slick, stream-lined profile in any room. You might opt for the Touch of Color option which adds nice color accents to the front bezel, further adding to its stylish good looks.

Energy

Samsung announced that the PN58C550 is operating at up to 43% more energy efficient than similar 2009 model in standard mode. Currently all Samsung models are Energy Star compliant. Energy Star is the joint program of the United State environmental governing body and the department responsible for encouraging energy efficiency.

Setup and Performance

The PN58C550 looks fantastic out of the box. Nonetheless, Samsung has provided a ton of options to fine tune the viewing experience. For gamers Samsung created a custom Game Mode. With the touch of a single button it optimizes dark sections of the screen while accelerating both image and sound processing of your favorite games.
We brought up “Madden NFL” game on the PN58C550 screen to take a look ourselves. It’s a game that moves quick as it is designed to make game-time decisions on the fly. We didn’t notice any light artifacts and the colors remained crisp even in extreme action sequences.
Setup guides are also available for using Window Media Player to share media with the PN58C550 and how to perform a factory preset. The PN58C550 has a built-in digital ATSC/Clear QAM tuner to quickly connect to any cable service. This includes all high-definition services.
Although a wall mounting kit is not included with the PN58C550, it is compatible with any 600m x 400m standard mount. Make sure to grab a buddy or strong teenager to help lift the unit- at 108 pounds the 58C550 is definitely a two-person job.
Anti Burn-in shifts the pixels and signal pattern a tiny bit to ensure no image is permanently fixed to the screen.

Sound

The PN58C550 generates a solid 20 watts of sound over 2 built-in Denon speakers. SRS TruSurround HD creates an amazing simulated surround sound experience–at the same time it automatically levels the volume between input sources such as Blu-ray, DVD and online media. The lower band of the frequency spectrum is also monitored and maximized for deep, powerful bass response. In addition, the PN58C550 supports multichannel MTS sound and SAP programming with 181 channel capacity.

Accessories and Connections

ConnectShare movie allows you snap in a flash drive or digital camera with no problem. From there, pull up the super-friendly interface on the PN58C550 and take complete control right from the screen. You can manipulate your videos, photos and even music playlists using only the remote. It has a bevy of input for your army of accessories. You get 2 component video, 1 PC and 3 HDMI inputs.
The HDMI connection gives you the throughput you need to get all the 1080p video and surround sound audio you can handle from your PN58C550. Using the PC input, you can hook up your laptop or desktop PC and get the full impact of your high-resolution images.

Conclusion

Samsung has really stepped up to the plate with their entire plasma line, a technology that at one point seemed doomed. Currently, they offer some of the best values in plasma HDTV’s with excellent picture quality at very competitive price points. The PN58C550 offers a tremendous picture full of rich, vibrant detail in 1080p clarity that will make all your friends jealous. And with the prices seen lately, it is as close to a steal as you’ll ever see.

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Review Toshiba 55WX800U

Toshiba 55WX800U

The Toshiba 55WX800U is the company’s first range of 3D HDTV that is marketed under the Cinema Series LCD televisions. It is part of the WX800U series and it has a 55 inch screen as indicated by its initial numbers. It measures a mere 1.2 inches thick. The glossy black panel is held up by a short silver pole with a black flat base. This gives it an aesthetically pleasant look.

Features

The Toshiba 55WX800U has 3D capability coupled with a screen that can display full HD resolution at 1920 x 1080. Users can use the CineSpeed LED panel and DynaLight control to get the optimal brightness that they want. Although the refresh rate of the TV is listed as “ClearFrame” 240Hz, the name gives no extra benefit compared to the other 3D HDTVs in the market. It has a contrast ratio of 7,000,000 to 1.
Connectivity wise, the 55WX800U has 2 USB Ports, 4 HDMI terminals, an Ethernet port and a VGA connection. These ports are located at the right side and back of the TV.
It also comes with built-in Wi-Fi that enables you to streaming videos from the Internet. As Toshiba is in partnership with Yahoo! under Enhanced NET TV, users who have Netflix account will also be able to access websites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The 55W800U is capable of playing music formats such as MP3, MP4 (AAC), LPCM and video formats such as MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, AVCHD and MP4. In addition to that, it can display JPEG picture formats.
To play back 3D video you will need the Toshiba FPT-AG01U 3D active shutter glasses designed specifically for Toshiba 3D TVs. The glasses are black in colour and are made of thick plastic. There is a power button at the side of the glasses which users must press in order to turn the glasses on since they have an active shutter system. Please note that the box contents do not include the 3D glasses and they would have to be ordered separately.
There are 3 display modes present where you can have the option of watching 3D images from 3D content, 2D display from 3D content and the native display of the original received signal format. The Auto Aspect Ratio feature will help to regulate automatically the aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9 in accordance to whether it is receiving a VGA (60Hz), 480p, 720p or 1080p signal.
LG’s AutoView feature is a great addition to the set-up. This feature enables the screen picture to adjust automatically to the type of video that is being watched and the amount of room lighting that is present. Not only that, Autoview is able to change color temperature according to changes in the time of the day. This would ensure that the picture quality is at its prime condition at all times regardless of the conditions surrounding it.
The 55WX800U has an invisible speaker system which is bottom mounted and it consists of a 20W audio system with a 10W subwoofer. The speakers are also equipped with Dolby Auto Volume Control which is useful to ensure a consistent level of volume that is suitable for the ears. Bass emphasis level or voice levels are adjustable.

Performance

The 55WX800U is really impressive in terms of its performance although it is Toshiba’s first attempt in the 3D TV market. Be it 2D or 3D, it is able to produce excellent colors with detailed sharpness, thanks to its PixelPure 5G digital video processor that has the capability of producing up to 4096 shades of gray. The 240Hz refresh rate would ensure the reduction of any motion blur that is present is fast action videos. This results in significantly clearer images for sports or fast action movies as compared to the regular LCD TV. Viewing HD 1080p videos are not a problem at all with the resolution set at 1920 x 1080 and the blu-ray videos are displayed perfectly fine. Playing console games is also a smooth ride with no delays at all between the controller response and screen display using its Gaming Mode capability. This is made possible by having the video signal bypass some of the picture circuitry.
The 3D effects worked as well as the other 3D HDTV brands in the market. Images that are created 3D originally will naturally show up much better than those which are artificially imposed. It is recommended that you look at the TV head-on when viewing 3D videos to get the best view of the 3D effects. There were some minor flaws in that some of the effects did not seem to sync up that well with the 3D glasses. It may well have been a problem with the glasses rather than the TV itself. Even without utilising its 3D capabilities, it still functions great with 2D content.
The 55WX8000U is more than just being a conventional HD LCD television. With a SD Card slot and being DLNA certified, it can easily reproduce still JPEG images from the camera with a maximum resolution of 4096×4096 on its screen with no quality loss. Listening to music from your mp3 collection is an enjoyable experience too. The playback system is simple and it is able to navigate through 1000 files and folders. Although the internal sound system performs reasonably well it is best used with a dedicated home theater system to realise the full experience of high definition in 3D.

Conclusion

The Toshiba 55WX800U has everything the user would have expected from a high-end 3D HDTV – LED backlighting, Internet connectivity, 3D capability and full HD 55-inch display. The 3D capabilities may need a little more refining but overall, it is an excellent choice for anyone that wants to install a new home theater. It is a good start by Toshiba in launching its 3D HDTV line and future new models will certainly look promising.


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Review LG 55LX6500 Price $1,799

Manufacturers have been competing against each other in the HDTV market for several years and it took them some time just to encourage people to upgrade their old TVs into feature-rich high definition models. Now that the web is rich in 1080p content and the costs of 1080p TVs are slowly plummeting, manufacturers started to focus on other elements like image quality and aesthetics. Even today, manufacturers continue to sell these types of models for reasonable prices. Now with 3D technology being the next big thing, manufacturers have yet another category of competition and LG is willing to enter that category with the launch of the LG 55LX6500.

Technical Features

LG realized that their flagship LX9500 models are quite expensive so they decided to have the LX6500 range to cater to people that want to experience 3D technologies at a lower cost. Although it is technically the “budget” 3D model of LG’s family of 3DTVs as of August 2010, the LG 55LX6500 still comes out strong boasting similar specifications to the high-end LED models that are still being sold today.
The 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio pretty much sums it up on the technical side which means that it should display just about any scene in their right colors with pure clarity. Several devices can connect to the TV as well to take advantage of these specs since there are 4 HDMI ports present. The rest of the groundbreaking features are powered by LG’s own technologies.

Technologies

The LG 55LX6500 is 3D ready and all that is needed is a pair of 3D Active Shutter glasses sold by LG separately for about $100. More 3D Blu-ray movies are expected to roll out by the end of 2010 along with some gaming console titles. Even some TV channels have plans to implement 3D support. This technology isn’t changing any time soon so it is safe to invest early on a device like the LG 55LX6500.
LG does not expect viewers to wear the 3D glasses all the time so they decided to throw in some other features that enhance the 2D experience as well. The LED Plus technology is one of them and it backs up the high dynamic contrast ratio nicely by bringing out the most natural colors that LCD TVs fail to accomplish.
Although some people may not notice the difference, the real benefits of LED technology lie in its energy saving features. It uses the local dimming function to balance the brightness levels and works with the Intelligent Sensor to automatically reduce the brightness if it detects too much ambient light. All of the other Smart Energy Saving features are packed into the device as well and they all combine to meet the Energy Star 4.0 standards. No LG LCD model meets these standards so the LG 55LX6500is a good investment.

Extra Features

LG also brings the NetCast Entertainment Access found in many high-end models to the LG 55LX6500 so home users with an Internet connection can access free content from the web from popular sites like YouTube and Picasa. Vudu and Netflix subscribers have the added convenience of watching high-definition titles streamed right to their large 55-inch display. When not watching TV or movies, viewers can stay updated with the latest news, stocks, and sports scores by using the Yahoo! TV Widgets.
LG also adds some wireless options for people that dislike messy cables. To access the Internet wirelessly, a special LG Wi-Fi USB adapter needs to be purchased. For a full wireless setup, an optional wireless media kit can be purchased so it can send 1080p signals to other devices that support the technology. Two USB ports are also provided allowing viewers to watch DivX HD content right from their flash drives or listen to MP3s or view JPEGs from their respective portable USB devices.

Bottom Line

The LG 55LX6500 also has all of the sound quality benefits and special modes like the AV Mode that are featured in high-end LCD models so the package is very much complete and the TV can be bought for less than $3,000 which is far lower than any flagship 3D TV model. The LG 55LX6500 serves as a great entry-level TV for watching 3D content without sacrificing on features and screen size.

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