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The RCA HDLP61W151 is a 61” (diagonal) TV using DLP technology. The native resolution of the set is 1280 X 720 at 1080i. Strangely the set does not support external signals at 720p. The cabinet of the set has been exquisitely designed and is perhaps the best of the lot. The silver base with the black panel is a fantastic combination. The panel is extremely thin which makes the set look smaller. The buttons are fitted with small blue lights which can be turned on or off as you prefer. The remote too has been given a touch of class. It has been shrunk to make it fit comfortably into your hands and has been fitted with backlights on all the important buttons.

The set is basically extremely bright. It does seem to be an excellent choice for those who do a lot of viewing in the afternoon or with a lot of lights on. This TV is certainly not a good choice for watching movies in the dark. The high brightness however did not lead to the set having decent black levels. The color saturation or let me state it as undersaturation does not seem to be the factor leading to high light output. Some viewers did prefer the undersaturation to the oversaturated look of the other TV’s. Although the RCA HDLP61W151 does attract comments such as it is too washed out.

The RCA HDLP61W151is priced at somewhere around $4000 which is really not all that bad.  

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With a screen size of 61” measured diagonally the RCA HD61LPW165 is a huge TV set having an average display quality. Despite the screen size the set has a depth of just 19.8” which is quite commendable. The set uses DLP technology which gives the viewer superior image quality without the presence of defects such as screen door effect, image burn-in etc. which are found in other technologies.

The set offers a native resolution of 1280 X 786 with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The set has wide viewing angles of 80 degrees horizontal and 20 degrees vertical. The RCA HD61LPW165 is a very bright TV set which does seem to be a slight drawback which RCA do not seem to have been able to conquer. The light output levels are incredible high which makes the set ideal for afternoon viewing as the light entering the room tends to reduce the brightness. This set is also good for viewing with a lot of ambient lighting in the room. This TV is certainly not the best option if you like to watch with the lights off.

The black levels too are not too good inspite of the high brightness. The colors are too undersaturated and almost gives a washed off look to the screen. Although that is best left upto the user as some do prefer the undersaturated look to the oversaturated look of most other TV sets.

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This RPTV from RCA looks to have found its mark with some brilliant performance making it an excellent choice. The RCA HD50LPW165 uses DLP technology and has a screen size of 61” (diagonal) with a depth of just 16” which makes it extremely thin. This allows it to be fitted even in small areas unlike some of the really big sets.

The native resolution offered by the set is 1280 X 786 with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The set also pack in internal front speakers which deliver a total power output of 40 watts along with a surround sound effect. The set is also cable ready with a Cable Card slot and an integrated high definition tuner. This makes it easier to attach the cable connection and eliminates the hassles and the costs of going for additional set top boxes. The RCA HD50LPW165 also provides considerably wide viewing angles of 80 degrees horizontal and 20 degrees vertical.

The RCA HD50LPW165 produces images with precision and high color depth. The contrast ratios produced by the set are simply astounding. The brightness, the gradation and the detail level too is spectacular. As the set uses DLP technology the problems like image burn in or the screen door effect can be avoided. The set also allows the user to view multiple channels at the same time using the picture in picture mode. 

Onscreen displays are available in three languages which are English, French and Spanish. The menu system of the set is fairly easy to use.

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To purchase a replacement lamp for this TV, click here The RCA HDLP50W151 has a screen size of 50” diagonal and uses DLP technology. The native resolution of the screen is 1280 X 720 at an aspect ratio of 16:9. The aluminum cabinet of the set has been exquisitely designed unlike most of the box shaped TV sets of other manufacturers. The set has a silver base with an extremely thin black frame which makes it seem to be almost borderless.  

The depth of the set is just less than 16” (15.96” to be insanely accurate) which takes it into the category of one of the flattest DLP HDTV sets. Of course the mark is only going to get bettered with time. The RCA HDLP50W151 displays real quality when it comes to the light output. It delivers extremely high brightness without the blooming effect occurring in the white parts of the picture. This makes the set ideal for people who watch a lot of TV during the day or in especially bright settings.

With the high brightness it was expected that the RCA HDLP50W151 would have at least average black levels. But the black levels were really disappointing which made the gray scale detail suffer. Even when properly calibrated the poor black level also affected the contrast ratios. The problem of the set really lies with the colors as they are not just saturated enough. Of course some people do prefer under saturated sets to the over saturated ones of most of the competitors. To purchase a replacement lamp for this TV, click here 

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The JVC HD-70FH96 is 70 inch (diagonal) HDTV launched by JVC using D-ILA technology. The set provides a native resolution of 1920 X 1080 with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The depth of the set is barely 20 ½” which makes it handy in case you have space limitations. D-ILA uses a three chip LCOS technology which helps to produce a flicker and burn free picture. This technology stabilizes device performance and increases chip productivity. It avoids the rainbow effect of the DLP sets. The cabinet of the set is even thinner and the speaker area at the bottom has been made slimmer. 

The picture is extremely smooth on the JVC HD-70FH96. The colors are very rich and crisp. The contrast ratio of the set is simply amazing. The black levels though are a little disappointing. The performance of the set is further improved by the use of Digital Super Detail edge enhancement which gives crisper and more distinct edges. The 3:2 pull down menu can be used for viewing content originally shot for film. The set comes equipped with Cable Card slot which makes it unnecessary to buy and attach any other set top boxes. Digital noise clear circuitry is used to clear any visual disturbances appearing on the screen. 

Compared to the LCD technology the pixels are even closes to each other. The distance between the pixels cannot be noticed unless you are really close to the screen. This avoids the pixilation effect and provides a smooth and clear image. 

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The Samsung HLN467 gives high performance, has a compact design and also is more affordable when compared to other flat panel designs. It has a display of 46 inches diagonal. The breathtaking widescreen is elegantly fitted into a very light cabinet. Weighing about 74 pounds the Samsung HLN467 is extremely light. The depth of the set is measured at an amazing 16.1 inches which allows it to be fitted almost anywhere.

 

The set offers a native resolution of 1280 X 720 and it is compatible with 720p and 1080i HDTV formats. The aspect ratio is 16:9. The single DMD panel design delivers a sharp and smooth picture without annoying focus. The digital comb filter is used to remove dots and other visual disturbances. The 3:2 pull down film mode is used for excellent and smoothly running videos or movies.

 

A two way speaker system offers full range of high quality audio to go with the crisp and rich image quality. The audio system delivers a total output of 30-watt. The Sound Processing Circuit adjusts the low, mid and high frequencies and the amplification of the higher and lower frequencies which results in improved quality and clarity of prerecorded audio, soundtracks and music. Side by side split screen allows the user to viewer to watch two programs simultaneously. There are five preset aspect ratios which are normal, panorama, zoom1, zoom2 and wide.

 

Various other features in the Samsung HLN467 makes viewing movies an even better experience. 

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The JVC HD-70G886 is a 70” HDTV using JVC’s D-ILA technology. The cabinet of the set is extremely thin and the set is just a little on the higher side of 20”. The cabinet, whatever there is, has been very well designed to make it curvy and attractive. The screen area is almost double that of a 50” display and almost triple that of a 42” display. The set is very bright which leads it to have a fairly high black level. The contrast ratio is also pretty good. When the rest of the image was really bright, the black seemed really high. This problem was not seen during darker scenes which looked fairly dark. 

 

The detail level is quite good. The detail control function can be used to reduce the spots and any other visible differences (if there are any). The smoothness of the images is quite significant. The colors of the JVC HD-70G886 are very realistic and rich. While the image quality of the set is good it is really loud. The fan of the TV can be heard during any silent part of the movie.

 

The remote is quite good and has most of the functions. Blue backlight is also another important utility provided. There is a glow in the dark button which can be used to turn the backlight on and off. The big drawback of the backlight is that it produces a whining sound whenever it is on.

 

The processing performance of the JVC HD-70G886 is a little disappointing it is not a deciding factor. The screen is deceptively large and if you want a large screen TV the JVC HD-70G886 is a very good option.

 

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The newly developed HD D-ILA devices help the JVC HD-P70R1U in giving the native resolution of 1920 x 1080. This is the highest available resolution today for home theatre applications. This makes the set appropriate for high-end home theater use but also for post-production screening rooms.

The design if the JVC HD-P70R1U is extremely slim and compact. The frame of the 70” set is very thin and it is just over 20” (20 ½” to be accurate) in depth. This makes the installation very easy and makes itself a few more points wherever space is a restriction. The visual engine of the set produces rich and natural colors. Noise reduction is also commendable. The picture runs very smoothly as the source media is accurately reproduced. A optical filter is also provided which maintains constant contrast in each color. Color gradations are natural and steady right from absolute black to absolute white.

 

There is virtually no space between the adjacent pixels in the display of the JVC HD-P70R1U thanks to JVC’s D-ILA technology. This helps in producing the picture having the highest brightness, contrast and resolution. The HD-P70R1U combines the uses a single high-power user-replaceable lamp. A unique inorganic alignment layer gives longer device life and maximum performance in all operating conditions.

 

The price as usual is quite high and plays a big part in making most people turn their heads to look the other way. The quality given by JVC though makes it a good buy for anyone who does not mind the high price.

 

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The Hitachi 55VG825 is a 55” HDTV using LCD technology to give a crisp and smooth image. The set is from Hitachi’s Ultravision CineForm Line. The set has a black metallic finish, which gives it a rich feel. The input and control buttons are present on the side of the monitor and not in the front, which could have been a distraction. The depth of the set is as usual less the 18”, which offers remarkable savings in terms of space.

The picture quality is excellent. The native resolution of the set is 1280 X 720. The digital comb filter is used to filter out annoying dots or any other interference. 3:2 pull down processing is provided for viewing film content. There are separate settings provided for day and night viewing which adjust automatically depending upon the light intensity in the room. A special black and white setting is also there for viewing black and white movies.

Two stereo speakers are also attached to the monitor. These speakers generate 40 watts of power giving excellent sound quality. These internal speakers can also be used as the central channel of the home theatre system. A two way mute has also been provided. The presence of the cable card slot makes the need of any additional set top boxes unnecessary.

Split screen viewing is also another advantage of the Hitachi 55VG825. The USB port is a useful addition, which enables the user to directly view the data from his digital camera. The universal remote of the Hitachi 55VG825 is remarkably simple to use. Though the cost of the set is higher than most other same sized LCD RP HDTV’s the quality does make it worth it.

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The Hitachi 55VF820 is a sleek, 55” (diagonal) rear projection high definition TV. The set uses LCD technology. The VF820 series launched by Hitachi in general provides a plasma like finish. The cabinet has a black metallic finish, which gives the set an elegant look. The screen is made of antireflective material. Overall, the Hitachi 55VF820 has an extremely sleek and compact design.

The native resolution offered by the Hitachi 55VF820 is 1280 X 720. The aspect ratio is 16:9. The images produced are extremely sharp and smooth. The VirtualHD™1080p II Video processor analyses each and every frame to give a continuous output resulting in a better viewing experience. Day and night settings are provided and stored in the memory and can be used depending upon the day and night conditions. A cable card slot is also provided so the need for separate set top boxes is eliminated.

The contrast ratio is great and even the black levels are noteworthy. The Hitachi 55VF820 is just less than 18” deep, which makes it a good choice than most other bulky TV’s. The flatness of the set is one area in which Hitachi seems to have many aces up its sleeve. A picture in picture mode is also along with four preset modes (normal, wide, zoom1, zoom2). A 3:2 pulldown is also given which enables free flowing video streaming. The set is priced at somewhere around $3300.

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