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Hitachi 62VS69 62-Inch LCD Projection HDTV:

fixyourdlpPosted on September 12, 2007 Posted in Hitachi — 2 Comments ↓

The Hitachi 62VS69 is a high definition television using the LCD technology and has a 62 inch screen size when measured diagonally. LCD HDTV’s till now have not exactly been given the attention that is normally bestowed upon the other versions like the DLP or flat panel sets. But this set proves that the LCD technology will not be knocked out of the race so easily, as it makes quite an effort with some good performance and a decent list of features. The screen size is really huge and is an excellent option if you are looking for a big screen size for a relatively small size.

The Hitachi 62VS69 offers a native resolution of 1280 X 720 in which all the incoming signals are displayed at 720p. Hitachi has used a three panel LCD system in which each panel is used for red, green, and blue colors. One of the drawbacks of the use of LCD technology is the screen door effect. In screen door effect you can easily see the space between the pixels especially during bright scenes. The speakers have been intelligently placed inside the cabinet at the bottom of the screen which reduces the width of the set on both sides of the screen by quite a few inches.

The dimensions of the set are 57 inches in width, 35 inches in height and 19 ½ inches in depth. The set weighs in at just above 100 pounds. The set offers a good performance giving good colors although there is room for improvement as far as the black levels are concerned.

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JVC HD-70FN97 70-Inch HD-ILA HDTV:

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The JVC HD-70FN97 is a 70 inch high definition television using the JVC highly acclaimed D-ILA technology. Believe you me if you are have started feeling that your 50 or 60 inch television set is too small then this set is what you are looking for. The huge size of the set makes any other set look tiny. It uses the D-ILA technology which is a variant of the LCOS technology and is more like a combination of the DLP and the LCD.

The set uses a three chip D-ILA system where each chip is used for the blue, red and green color production respectively. The native display resolution offered by the set is a full 1920 X 1080 which is also known as 1080p in which all incoming signals are scaled to fit the available pixels. The dimensions of the set are 64 inches in width, 46 inches in height and 20 ½ inches in depth. The weigh of the set is around 159 pounds. The placement of the speakers inside the cabinet at the bottom of the screen instead of at the sides has allowed the manufacturers to shave off quite a few inches of the width of the set.

As far as the performance of the JVC HD-70FN97 is concerned it is quite good even though it cannot be referred to as the best. The set offers excellent black levels which is one of the areas where projection televisions have been caught lacking. Although the better color accuracy was what I hoped for the set covers up its tracks by providing excellent high quality detailed and sharp images.

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Samsung LN-S4096D 40” LCD HDTV

fixyourdlpPosted on September 11, 2007 Posted in Samsung — No Comments ↓

The Samsung LN-S4096D is 40” high definition television using LCD technology. The set offers a native resolution of 1920 X 1080 also known as 1080p which is the highest resolution available today. In terms of price, features and specifications the set is sure to be among the frontrunners. The performance too in most cases is commendable. The dimensions of the set are 39.1 X 27.4 X 3.6 inches in width, height and depth respectively which is incredible. Including the stand the dimensions are increased to 39.1 X 27.4 X 12.8 inches in width, height and depth respectively.

The set tips the scale at a measly 24.5 pounds which is certainly worth a few accolades considering the size of the set. The internal speakers are fitted in downward slits under the bottom of the screen which allows the manufacturers to reduce the width of the set by a few inches on both sides. The swivel stand is simply fantastic and lets you rotate the set about 20 degrees on both sides. The remote of the set though fails to incorporate the classiness of the set and should have been better.

The native resolution of the Samsung LN-S4096D is absolutely fantastic and is sufficient to show all the details at 1080p. All other sources are scaled to fit the native display resolution. After proper adjustments were made the performance of the black levels was magnificent and could be at least comparable to some of the plasmas in the market. Although the grayscale was a bit inconsistent the overall performance of the set was quite good but not the best.

JVC LT-40FN97 40 inch Rear Projection LCD TV

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The JVC LT-40FN97 has a 40 inch screen size and uses the LCD technology. JVC really has never been at the top spot as far as LCD HDTV’s are concerned but the D-ILA giants have made giant strides and make up some of the lost ground over its rivals with the JVC LT-40FN97. This set packs in plenty of features to give a better viewing experience and looks good as far as the specification sheets are concerned, for the actual performance read on.

The cabinet of the set is primarily glossy black with a matte black strip at the bottom of the screen used to house the internal speaker. The positioning of the speakers at the bottom of the screen instead of the sides helps reduce its dimensions in terms of the width. The dimensions of the set including the stand are 39.4 inches in width, 29 inches in height, and 12.8 inches in depth and 68.2 pounds in weight. The native resolution offered by the JVC LT-40FN97 is 1920 X 1080 which is enough to show all the details at 1080i and 1080p. All the other input sources are scaled to fit the available pixels.

The colors were accurate except that the picture appeared a little bluish especially in the dark scenes. The black levels too were sufficient but could have been much better. The picture quality of the JVC LT-40FN97 does fall short of the higher end LCD TV’s but there is nothing to suggest that you should stay away from it.

Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 40 inch LCD TV:

fixyourdlpPosted on September 10, 2007 Posted in TV Reviews — No Comments ↓

The Sony KDL-V40XBR1 has a 40 inch screen (measured diagonally) and uses the LCD technology. The set is from Sony’s Bravia series which was earlier called WEGA. In comparison to other sets of similar size using LCD technology it delivers amazing picture quality. It is not yet comparable to similar sized plasmas but is certainly costlier than them. The black cabinet with the silver lining around the black borders around the screen has become the standard dressing style for Sony. The power, volume and channel buttons are placed on the right side of the panel which gives the set a very different look.

The dimensions of the set are 40 X 25 X 5 inches (W X H X D) and it tips the scales at 75 pounds which makes wall mounting a feasible and attractive option. The native display resolution offered by the set is 1366 X 768 which is good enough to show every detail at 720p including all input signals which are scaled to fit the available pixels. The color temperature presets are fantastic and are quite accurately near the D6500K standard. Most of the other “picture enhancing” features actually reduce the picture quality and should be turned off.

The black enhancer reduces the brightness and is not required if the brightness control is set properly. The contrast enhancer too reduces the detail levels and can be turned off. With these settings the set offered commendable picture quality alongwith commendable black levels for an LCD.

Samsung LN-T4665F 46 inch LCD TV:

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The Samsung LN-T4665F is a 46 inch high definition television using the LCD technology. As far as performance is concerned the set offers the best performance for any set using the LCD technology and is very much comparable to the top plasmas in the market. The glossiness does seem to rub off on the screen too which makes for a big disadvantage. The manufacturers have decided to keep it simple again with the whole cabinet made glossy black. The curved corners and sleek design though are quite a turn on with thin cavities at the bottom of the screen used to house the speakers. The placement of the speakers has allowed the manufacturers to shave off a few inches in the width of the set.

The dimensions of the set are 43.6 inches in width, 23.8 inches in height and 4.1 inches in depth which are quite commendable. Including the stand however the dimensions increase to about 43.6 inches in width, 30.2 inches in height and 12.8 inches in depth. The full display resolution offered by the Samsung LN-T4665F is 1920 X 1080 also known as 1080p which is more than sufficient to show all the details at 1080p and 1080i HDTV input sources.

In terms of performance the picture quality offered by the Samsung LN-T4665F is truly magnificent. The set offers excellent picture detail with highly accurate and saturated colors. This set is a sure buy if you like watching television with the lights off.

JVC HD-58S998 58 inch Rear Projection HDTV:

fixyourdlpPosted on September 8, 2007 Posted in JVC D-ILA — No Comments ↓

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A single gaze at the JVC HD-58S998 and you see the most notable and perhaps the best feature of the set. The JVC HD-58S998 which has a screen size of 58 inches (measured diagonally) and yet is a meager 10.8 inches in depth. It is really hard to imagine that the manufacturers have managed to fit a lamp and various other projection accessories including a mirror inside the cabinet. Anyone does not need to be a scientist to know that a user will prefer a flat panel television to a RPTV even if it takes a few more inches in depth and a few more hundred bills which will eventually lead to the latter extinction. But the RPTV’s aren’t giving up that easily.

The dimensions of the set are 51.5 X 37.9 X 10.8 inches and weighs slightly more than 110 pounds. The less depth though does seem to have taken its toll as the performance of the set in terms of picture gives a real sore eye to the user. Don’t get me wrong but the set has a real hard time to maintain a picture with straight horizontal lines. As far as the other picture quality aspects and design is concerned, the set is surely among the best seen so far.

The native resolution offered by the set is 1920 X 1080 which is more than enough to show every detail at 1080i and 1080p. The signals from any other input sources are scaled to fit the available pixels. The brightness, contrast ratio and black levels of the set were very good although the grayscale was a bit lacking.

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JVC HD-56FN97 56 inch Rear Projection HDTV:

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The JVC HD-56FN97 is a 56 inch rear projection television using JVC’s D-ILA technology. Out of JVC’s lineup of TV sets launched after 2006 offering 1080p using the D-ILA technology, considering the size this set is the cheapest in terms of price and give good performance even though it cannot be regarded as the best. The dimensions of the set are 50.9 X 37.2 X 17.7 inches in width, height and depth respectively and weighs in at 90.4.

The designing of the set was fairly simple yet was very elegant. A thin silver strip is used around the screen of the primarily black cabinet. A set of a couple of stereo speakers is attached to the cabinet at the bottom of the screen instead of the sides. This reduces valuable space in terms of width. The remote thankfully is backlit, which helps you find all the necessary buttons in the dark and makes me wonder why most companies still prefer to keep their remotes simple without backlighting.

The set offers a native resolution of 1920 X 1080, which is useful to show all the details at 1080p and 1080i. All the inputs from other sources are scaled to fit the available pixels. The use of the JVC’s D-ILA technology with its three chip technology helps the set to deliver excellent black levels and very high details. An onboard CableCard slot is another important addition and lets you view cable TV without having the hassles to buy additional set top boxes.

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Samsung LN-T4661F 46 inch LCD HDTV

fixyourdlpPosted on September 7, 2007 Posted in Samsung — No Comments ↓

The Samsung LN-T4661F is a 46 inch high definition television using the LCD technology. The set is definitely the cheapest among all the flat panel LCD sets with full native resolution at 1080p. The style and design of the cabinet is good enough to beat most other LCD sets in the market. The screen has been given a coating of matte black to reduce the glare, if any, from ambient lights. The entire set is basically glossy black. The swivel stand, which is oval instead of rectangular, lets you rotate the screen upto 20 degrees on both sides.

The speakers are fitted into the cabinet in small cavities at the bottom of the screen and are almost hidden. The dimensions of the set are 43.6 X 23.8 X 4.1 inches in width, height and depth respectively. Including the stand the dimensions are increased to 43.6 X 30.2 X 12.8. The remote is well designed with buttons well differentiated and separated. It is trim and easy to operate with backlighting for the important buttons like volume, channel and device control. Even this was pleasing considering most other companies avoiding backlighting altogether.

The native resolution offered by the set is 1920 X 1080 which is also popularly called 1080p, is enough to show every detail of 1080i and 1080p HDTV. The Samsung LN-T4661F offers excellent picture quality with high detail levels and accurate colors. This set is an excellent option if you want to avoid any glare from your ambient lights or if you are struck with a bright room.

Samsung LN-T3253H 32 inch LCD HDTV

fixyourdlpPosted on September 7, 2007 Posted in Samsung — 1 Comment ↓

The Samsung LN-T3253H is a 32 inch high definition TV using the LCD technology. This set is a heir for the Samsung LN S3251D and has plenty of additions in terms of functions and offers plenty of incentives to spend a little more money. The cabinet has been made with a few more straight lines at the expense of the curves. The internal speakers are hidden (sorry fitted) inside the cavities in the cabinet at the bottom of the screen. This kind of placement of the speakers helps the manufacturers to reduce the width of the set by a few inches.

The manufacturers do not seem to be intent on making many changes to the color of the cabinet, which has been kept fully gloss black. The control keys are fitted to the side of the screen and not in the front and are touch sensitive. The full native resolution of the set is 1366 X 768 which is enough to display all the details of 720p high definition sources. All the other input sources including 1080i are scaled to fit the available pixels. The swivel stand allows the user to rotate the screen about 20 degrees to both sides.

Considering that the Samsung LN-T3253H is an LCD television its performance in the dark scenes was more than impressive. The set offers excellent picture detail although the grayscale does tend to dip towards blue especially in the darker scenes. With accurate color details the Samsung LN-T3253H is one of the best LCD in the size category.