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Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L26X1 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Feature: ... 26" LCD 720p HDTV; Included universal iPod dock provides a convenient way to enjoy music, videos and photos on your VIERA HDTV; VIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cards; VIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus; Two HDMI inputs and PC input ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-03-05 Summary: Nice TV at a Good Price ... I purchased this TV at a good price based on positive reviews. It is not the primary TV in the house and is for the bedroom. It has a nice picture and has lived up to my expectations. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-04 Summary: Great TV at a Great Price ... My 15 year-old 27" CRT began to crap out on me, and rather than repairing old technology, I decided to use my tax refund for an upgrade. A little bit of searching, and I found this beauty here. Pros: -iPod Dock works well, charges iPod while TV is off -Picture is great -Good number of inputs for its size -Remote seems powerful (works while facing the wrong way in a medium room) -Rich colors, sharp image -Satisfying "click" noise as the unit is turned On or Off, letting you know the device is working. -Speakers aren't ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-04 Summary: Wonderful TV set! ... I purchased this television to use in my bedroom, primarily with my PS3 and computer as a monitor. The picture quality on this television is spectacular, the blacks are vivid and true. Compared to the 37-inch 1080p set that we have in our living room, I cannot detect any differences in picture quality. Using both the HDMI or component connections, the video looks stunning and the sound quality is quite good for built in speakers. I do tend to have to turn up the volume considerably more when using the tv with the PS3 ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | 26" LCD,720p, PC input, 2 HDMI, Contrast ratio 8,000:1, Game Mode, iPod Entertainment Kit...more
Samsung Touch Of Color T220HD 22-inch LCD HDTV Monitor
Feature: ... Touch of Color bezel - While the crystal-like bezel frame catches light beautifully, it actually reduces reflection of light off the bezel.; Dolby Digital Surround: An invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital Surround (3 W x 2 ch) gives sound quality to match the impressive picture.; 10,000 - 1 Dynamic-Contrast Ratio - The ultra-wide range gives you blacks and whites that are full of detail, even under adverse lighting conditions; 300 cdm2 Brightness; The T220HD features a built-in full HD 1080p digital HDTV tuner, so you can watch both TV and HDTVDual HDMI inputs ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-06 Summary: Samsung 22" HDTV LCD ... Very nice product with many "bells and whistles" Very fast delivery and the best price available on the web. Will check this seller again very shortly when I order another one. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-11 Summary: space saver ... TV, COMPUTER, GAMES...all on this little monitor, looks okay if you are a penny pincher like me. ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-06 Summary: Great little TV ... Great Tv montior for the price. Very easy to set up. Some movies appear very dark and had to increase the brightness all the way to the right. Otherwise suits our needs very well. Like the versitility. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Imagine staring at the Samsung Touch of Color Series T220HD 22" widescreen HDTV monitor. A luxurious glass-like frame with gracefully sculpted edges is fused to a rose-black bezel, giving a soft hint of rich red. The result is an elegant HDTV monitor that feels more like handcrafted artwork than a high-performance video display. The T220HD features a built-in digital HDTV tuner capable of HD 1080p, a USB hub and 2 HDMI connections. The Samsung T220HD 22" widescreen HDTV monitor. On or...more
Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
Feature: ... 40-inch (60Hz) LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design; 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 2 for more vivid colors; Game mode speeds up image processing response; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG/MPEG files and listening to MP3 audio; Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 1 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 optical digital audio output; Includes removable stand; measures 38.7 x 26.6 x 10 inches with stand ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-03-04 Summary: HDTV ... This TV is great. Especially for the price. When I first switched over to HD, the difference is amazing. As far as this tv goes, the picture is very good. Sound is alright if you are just listening through the TV speackers. The Touch of Color is almost non-existent and seems to be a marketing ploy. The touch sensitive buttons on the actual unit are very hard to operate and they do not seem to light up making them even more difficult to find and use. The 60 hz of this tv used to not bother me too much but after watching ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-02 Summary: Samsung HDTV ... 2nd Samsung purchased in the last 2 yrs - great picture - easy hook up - delv. was fast & packed well ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-05 Summary: Very good ! ... You have to compare model numbers when your comparing ratings and prices. There seems to be too many and can be confusing. This particular model lives up to my expectations. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | It features a 39.9" screen (measured diagonally) with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1080 pixels, and Touch of Color high-gloss finish -- black with red accents. There are built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) and a built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)....more
Samsung LN26B360 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Feature: ... 26-inch high definition TV with 720p resolution; Two HDMI, one component, and one composite video input; Improved picture with 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time and Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology; Two 3W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience from two speakers; One-year parts and labor warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-03 Summary: Amazing!!! ... I've had this tv for 2 months now, and I have to say it is great. It's hooked up to the ps3 via an HDMI cable, to picture is amazing, also watching bluray movies on it is unbelievable. I don't regret buying it. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-04 Summary: Overall reasonable choice for good price with little to no issues ... Being a college kid and constantly striving to make sure that every dollar spent, is definately worth it, I did weeks of research before coming to the conclusion of purchasing this television. It may be one of the cheaper models that Samsung makes, but personally I believe it so far has proven to be a worth-while purchase. I have owned the TV for about a month now and don't regret it one single bit. Currently, I do not use it as a TV to watch TV, so I can offer no insight to what its compatibility is with standard, ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-21 Summary: Awesome TV ... This television is great quality. Sure, it's "only" 720p - but that's fine. For the size of screen I don't any complaints at all. It's got all the inputs I wanted, including a VGA port for my old laptop, and the panel is pretty spacious so even having a few cables plugged in, you can still reach the cables/ports easily. Not having a side panel might make it difficult to plug ne cables in if you have it in a TV cabinet, but the TV isn't heavy and the panel is offset so you won't have to reach far. It has a few in-built ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Samsung LCD TVs offer outstanding picture quality so you can get the most out of your movies and TV shows. The 30,000:1 contrast ratio delivers amazing details in dark or bright scenes and the 8ms response time makes sure action scenes are realistic and smooth. Plus the integrated digital tuner is great for watching over-the-air HD digital broadcasts or connecting to cable/satellite service....more
VIZIO VA19LHDTV10T 19-Inch ECO 720p LCD HDTV
Feature: ... 19-Inch HDTV 1366 x 768 Resolution - Experience the superb picture quality from a flat panel high definition television only 2.5-Inch thin at an affordable price with the compact VIZIO VA19L HDTV; 170-Degree Horizontal Viewing Angle - a viewing angle of up to 170-degrees, resulting in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere.; Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC Digital television tuner - enjoy high definition and regular television programs with or without paid high definition service.; Versatile Design - 2-HDMI inputs, Component and RF inputs, and an RGB input all help maximize your High Definition television experience. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-04 Summary: Perfect 2nd TV ... Great picture for regular tv viewing and HD and the sound is wonderful. Very pleased with this tv, especially the price. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-26 Summary: TV works fine ... TV works well enough so my daughter can enjoy her shows in her room. Actually thinking of picking up one for our bedroom it's a good price and a great space saver. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-20 Summary: our new t.v ... my son loves his new flat panel vizio. the one he used to have in his room was an old box type that was huge. this one takes up much less space. has ample connection accesses. i have a vizio in the living room too! the picture quality and options for changing size, color, contrast etc are amazing. since he uses his vizio for gaming, and we use the living room vizio for live streaming t.v. and movies, a good quality display is essential. how else would we be able to play a fine round of wii golf, or watch luke skywalker ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | VIZIO VA19LHDTV10T ECO HD 720p LCD HDTV...more
[2] ... Product Description | The VIZIO VA19L 19" LCD HDTV offers high definition 720p and 1080i support with resolutions up to 1366x768. This means that both standard and high definition television programming will appear bright and beautiful. And thanks to the VA19L's small size, it's the perfect fit for any room. A perfect fit for any room. Click to enlarge. Side-panel controls. Includes full-function remote. 19-Inch HDTV Experience the superb picture quality from a flat panel high definition television only 2.5...more
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Feature: ... 31.5-inch LCD HDTV panel with full 1080p HD resolution; Motion Focus Technology reduces motion blur and improves resolution; Wide 178-degree viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed off-angle; SD card slot and Viera Image Viewer make photo sharing easy; Four HD inputs: three HDMI, one component ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-28 Summary: Awesome Value!! ... Bought this for my bedroom. I have a 42" Panasonic now for 2 years , so far so good on that one, so when I saw this buy, I jumped right on it...I have no problem with the sound....and I am a little hard of hearing, but when I set it up on my surround sound, it was much better, as expected ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-03 Summary: Great TV for first time HDTV owner ... Ok, I was slow in going away from the old box tv's into the new (well, not so new anymore) flat panel HD TVs. I purchased 2 of these, and they were delivered today. This review is not going to go into specifications or features, just my very first time impressions. Setting it up was easy. The most difficult part was the screws kept falling into the hole area, and we'd have to turn the tv over to get it to drop out. This tv is replacing a 21 or 22 inch old tv, the boxy kind that you can't find anymore. My cats used ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-01 Summary: Great deal! ... Awesome! Some people complain about the sound, so that was the first thing that I checked... It's ok, I agree that you won't be able to play your favorite rock concert and experience it like in first row, but it's not really that bad. IMHO, sounds like a TV... Wanna play it louder? Buy a stereo! ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | 32" LCD, 1080p, Contrast ratio 15,000:1,ISP Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle, Motion Focus Technology...more
[2] ... Product Description | Panasonic's new VIERA S1 Series LCDs HDTVs feature impressive improvements in picture quality, and are just right for gaming and enjoying your favorite hi-def TV shows. Ideal for gaming and enjoying your favorite high-definition TV shows Click to enlarge With VIERA Tools, just press a button and access photos or movies from the menu screen In Game mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games Remote included, with VIERA Link capability Motion Focus Technology Even...more
Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV
Feature: ... Ultra-slim 55-inch LED HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution and Auto Motion Plus 240Hz technology for the sharpest, smoothest picture possible; LED technology enables a true-to-life range of picture brightness; uses 40 percent less energy than conventional LCD TVs; Internet@TV online content service from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube via your broadband connection; Inputs: 4 HDMI, 1 component, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 PC, 1 optical digital audio output; Includes detachable swivel table stand; measures 52 x 33.9 x 12.1 inches (WxHxD) with stand ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-25 Summary: samsung 55" TV ... absolutely awesome picture and tv. very happy with purchase and service I have received from amazon. Thanx ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-23 Summary: Great Price for a Great TV ... Before I purchased this TV I researched and researched. And kept coming to the same conclusion. You are not going to buy an LED at this price anywhere. The price was a huge selling point, then came the picture. I read and read about the lighting problem and yes, I did see it once. And yes, if you look really close you can see faint brightness in the corners when it comes to an all black background. Then I did the update for the LED and it seems to have helped. I've watched several dark looking movies and haven't seen ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-03-05 Summary: Samsung UN55B8000 ... This is one of the best TV's I've owned so far. Right out of the box, the picture didn't require any adjustments. Very easy setup with other AV components. Picture quality is outstanding especially when watching blu ray movies with the home theatre system - picture is very clear. I've had this TV for about a month now, and have nothing negative to say about it. I bought this from Amazon - they didn't have the lowest price - although competitive, but their reputation was a factor in deciding the purchase. Their delivery ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Picture performance, advanced connectivity, and an eco-friendly and stunning design come together to form Samsung LED TV 8000. For the image connoisseur, our highest 240Hz motion blur reduction technology, a 5,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio that displays incredibly deep blacks and pristine whites, and enriched color processing deliver outstanding video. Samsung LED TVs use 40% less power than conventional LCD TVs and are manufactured with the environment in mind. Internet@TV has web...more
Samsung LN32C350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Feature: ... 10Wx2 audio output; Wide Color Enhancer; ConnectShare; 2 HDMI (ver 1.3); Component & PC input ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN32C350 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 32-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money....more
LG 32LH20 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black
Feature: ... LCD HDTV features with swivel stand and energy Star rated; 720p HD resolution 1366 x 768p with 2 x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs; Invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1 & Clear voice for richer more balanced sound & a polished look; ISFccc caple of professional calibration for picture performance; 30,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-04 Summary: Great TV ... This TV was all that I could ask for. It exceeded all my expectations. I would recommend this TV to anyone interested in great quality in a 32 in tv. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-26 Summary: Could not be happier! ... I have now bought Two of these HD LG Televisions, and the second was not to replace the first one i bought. Need i say more? This TV is simply amazing. Sound is awesome, picture quality is sharp and crisp and the gloss black finish it has, is so sexy. I'm a hardcore gamer and have out-grown my 19'' PC monitor so i decided to upgrade. I'm so glad i went with LG. I have both my PlayStation 3 and xbox 360 connected and this TV did not disappoint. HD movies looks sharp and crisp and with a great response time, there is ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-23 Summary: Fantastic TV ... Amazing television. We upgraded from an older Sony Wega 32 inch to this. The picture is amazing looking, set up was easy, it runs perfectly with our PS3 and 360 on component cables. Very pleased with this purchase. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | 32" LCD TV HD 720p (1366 x 768p) resolution, 30,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clearn QAM - 1 Tuner, XD Engine, 178 True Wide Viewing Angle, SRS TruSurround XT, Invisible Speakers, Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder, 2 HDMI, includes swivel stand...more
Did you know the following facts about HDTV?
Aspect Ratio - the ratio of image width to image height. The term may apply to the display device configuration, or the shape of the content being displayed. (See Letterboxing) HDTV uses an aspect ratio of 16 units wide by 9 units high. Conventional television programming and displays are at an aspect ratio of 4 - 3. Digital SDTV programs may aspect ratios from 4 - 3 to 16 - 9, dependant on content and its source (e.g. upconverted NTSC is likely to be 4 - 3).
CEMA - Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association. A U.S. industry group representing manufacturers of consumer electronics products
DTS - Digital Theatre Sound System. A Dolby proprietary discrete 5.1 channel surround system similar to, but not the same as Dolby Digital AC-3, the DTV standard. DTS is used in cinema presentations and in DVD's.
Fire Wire - A digital interface originated by Apple Computer that can transport data at 100, 200, or 400 Mbps. It is widely used to interconnect digital video devices, such as cameras and displays. Also referred to as IEEE- 1394.
PSIP - Acronym for "Program and system information protocol", an ATSC DTV specification that enables a DTV receiver to identify the program information and to create on-screen electronic program guides and content advisories.
Progressive Scanning - Some HD televisions use the "progressive" method of scanning, in which the whole picture is transmitted and presented on the screen in one pass. The resulting image is thus remarkably free of flicker and motion artefacts, appearing more "life-like". Some display types, such as LCD, plasma and DLP are inherently of the progressive scan type, while CRT's may be scanned progressively (as in computer monitors) or interlaced.
Reverse 3 - 2 Pull-Down - DTV material originating on film at 24 fps is converted to the 30 fps of DTV by repeating field or frames, resulting in some motion artefacts. Some film presentations remove these repeated images before transmission and send a signal to the television causing it to process (termed Reverse 3 - 2 Pull-Down) this material appropriately to make it suitable for display. In this way, the displayed material closely matches the original film quality, avoiding the motion artefacts.
4 - 3 - Aspect ratio of traditional NTSC TV screens, with 4 unit width by 3 unit height.
Computer Input - Some HDTV sets have an input like SVGA or VGA that allows the TV sets to be connected to computers.
Digital Tuner - A digital tuner serves as the decoder required to receive and display digital broadcasts. It can be included inside TV sets or via a set-top box.
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