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Sharp Aquos LC32D64U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

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Sharp Aquos LC32D64U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
 
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Once again, Sharp, the leader in LCD technology, has established a new design standard for LCD TVs. The new LC32D64U AQUOS raises the bar by fitting a large screen size into a incredibly small footprint. By changing the layout of circuits inside the LCD panel and by cutting the number of parts, Sharp's engineers were able to reduce the depth by 30%, allowing placement of the LC32D64U model in virtually any type setting. The LC32D64U utilizes Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology and 6ms response time. The LC32D64U is a HDTV with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 2 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, a PC input and 2 HD component video inputs. Side terminals are included for convenience as well as RS-232C input for control. The LC32D64U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle, recessed bottom-mounted speakers. Features: 1) Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) Resolution for the sharpest picture possible. 2) 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 6ms response time produce spectacular picture quality. 3) Two HDMI Inputs and dual component for the ultimate in terminal flexibility. All inputs are compatible with 1080p sources. 4) Wide Viewing Angles (176°H x 176°W) Sharp's AQUOS viewing angles are so wide, you can view the TV clearly from practically anywhere in the room. 5) Enhanced Black Level provides the deepest, most accurate black of any flat panel TV. 6) High Brightness (450 cd/m2) AQUOS LCD Televisions are very bright. You can put them virtually anywhere – even near windows, doors or other light sources – and the picture is still vivid. 7) Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels. 8) AQUOS engine with ASV technology provides high performance video processing for the brightest, most vivid colors and images.

Product Details

  • 32" HDTV LCD-TV with Full HD 1080p Resolution
  • Slim-line Design to Fit Larger Size in Small Space
  • 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • 6ms Response Time
  • Two 1080p HDMI Terminals, 1 PC Input

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Excellent clarity
 
Review Date: April 20, 2008
Reviewer: Jerry W., Jax, FL USA
This 32" 1080p was purchased to use in a presentation kiosk and is connected to a PC and DVD player (upconverts to 1080p) via the HDMI connectors. The output from both sources is excellent. The 1920 x 1080 resolution from the PC is cystal clear and the sound is better than expected. I'm very happy with this LCD HDTV.
Great Picture
 
Review Date: April 19, 2008
Reviewer: Jack, OR
This is my first hdtv and the word that comes to mind to best describe its image quality is "crisp." You will definitely see everything your picture source has to offer. And even many analog cable channels look better on this set than they do on my old 32" Sony CRT model. The many available inputs allow you to hook up just about any peripheral you want. The sound quality from the built-in speakers is better than you might expect, especially considering their size. This model is also quite "green" as, according to my Kill-A-Watt electricity monitor, it consumes only 18 Watts when turned off and 183 Watts when operating.

What's not to like? The manual is somewhat skimpy and unclear in some areas. The placement of the buttons on the remote could have been more user-friendly, as the ones you use the most are close to less-used buttons. Operating this remote by touch only, without looking to see what you're pressing, is fairly difficult. And changing channels can take several seconds, especially when going from a digital to an analog channel, and vice-versa. This is common with many brands, however.

Otherwise, no complaints and I'd definitely buy a Sharp hdtv again.
What a great tv/computer monitor!
 
Review Date: March 29, 2008
Reviewer: Berkeley Guy, Berkeley, CA United States
By the time I came home from work, my wife and 12-year-old had it out of the box and attached to the cable. We moved our MacMini to the living room, used a DVI-HDMI converter ($20 from Target) and a HDMI cable to hook the computer up to the "tv." The 1920x1080 makes for a very nice big space to work/view.

Now my daughter watches old tv shows off the web and we have a second computer for those times when one of the kids is desperate to finish their homework. One important note for computer use: on first use as a monitor, click "View Mode" on the tv remote, select "Dot for Dot" to view the whole 1920x1080.

Great picture, no dead pixels--this Sharp Aquos met all our expectations. Highly recommended.
My Birthday Present
 
Review Date: March 5, 2008
Reviewer: John P. Juzkiw, Fort Myers, Florida
I really like this New technology. This is my first wide screen TV and I love it. The set up was easy right out of the box. No instructions ever used. Currently we just hooked it up to our old DVD player and Dish satelite. I bought it from PCNATION. There was Fed ex tracking and free delivery. 3 days just like they said from Chicago, Il. to Fort Myers, Fl. We have watched regular TV and movies and the picture quality is great. This is the new version which is lighter and thinner. We are looking for another one for the living room 42 or 46 inches. I would recommend this TV to anyone.
Excellent TV
 
Review Date: March 19, 2008
Reviewer: Holger Baeuerle, new york, NY USA
I just received the TV from JandR (through Amazon) and set it up last night. The instructions on setting up the stand are confusing and the pictures in the manual are useless. You'd think by now the Japanese would know how to write clear instructions.. learn from Apple.
That being said it is not that hard to figure out just a tad annoying at first.
The TV is not as thin as I thought but it is light and well built. I had zero dead pixels so very happy there. I plugged in my cable and within 10 minutes the channel scan was done and the QAM tuner picked up 20+ HDTV channels from Time Warner. The 1080i quality is superb (cable does not broadcast in 1080p) and watching a movie through my PS3 (blu-ray) was a whole new experience. I have not tried HDMI yet as the component accept 1080P.
I stil need to calibrate the picture but for now i am a happy shopper.

PS. the speakers are actually not bad for a small room.

Getting started with HDTV

HDTV (High-Definition Television), a new type of TV. Almost all HDTVs are available on the market using a ratio of 16:9. HDTV tuner to receive analog and digital broadcasts into the air.

Getting started in HDTV is not as expensive in this time on the market. Price HDTV receiver, and a further decline, but the quality? is improving rapidly.

Full-screen HDTV compatible TV? high resolution, and can receive digital broadcasts when connected to a separate HDTV tuner. HDTV-ready TV to 16:9 widescreen or square like 4:3.

High-resolution HDTV images? crisp and clear of traditional TV. Traditional television picture? only 480 lines vertically, and HDTV has a line AC 1080-720-line progressive scan and digitize. Improving the quality? Who can? be a 480th analog TV, says that, unlike the poor quality? of digital television signals.

The choice of a TV plays an important role in the experience of HDTV. 4:3 screen would be a good option if your network is a planning tool of local and market dominance in the air or cable programming for high-definition television? rare.

HDTV has arrived and here to stay given surging popularity of crystal-clear broadcasts in US television TV. But with the advent of new technologies also requires the public to adapt to the situation. Those who continue to use traditional TVs are not able to get the most from the experience of HDTV.

You will need to have a tuner to receive and decode High-Definition Television signals from a source, and a high-quality screen that can reproduce the outstanding details and colours from an High-Definition broadcast.

Panasonic Viera TC-32LZ800 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

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Panasonic Viera TC-32LZ800 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
 
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PRODUCT FEATURES:32" Class (32.0" Diagonal) widescreen VIERA LCD 1080p HDTV with Motion Focus technologyGame modePC inputBuilt-in SD card slot / GalleryPlayer ready to view178? wide viewing angleIntelligent scene controller3 HDMI inputsVIERA Link HDAVI control

Product Details

  • 1920 x 1080 Resolution
  • 10000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 178 Degrees Viewing angle for maximum viewing capacity
  • Viera LinK HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control
  • GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world's finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV

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Panasonic All-New 2009 VIERA HDTVs

Products List: Panasonic all-new 2009 VIERA HDTVs

 

LCD HDTV      

Model:

VIERA X1 Series LCD 720p HDTVs

-      TC-L26X1 ( 26” )

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VIERA X14 Series LCD 720p HDTVs

-      TC-32LX14 ( 32″ )

VIERA S1 Series LCD 1080p HDTVs

-      TC-L32S1 ( 32″ )

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VIERA U12 Series LCD 1080p HDTVs

-      TC-L42U12 ( 42″ )

VIERA C12 Series LCD 720p HDTV

-      TC-L32C12 ( 32″ )

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Did you know before buying your HDTV ?

General information befor you buy HDTV.

1. Location:

Where in the room does your HDTV belong? Attributes of the room in which you are watching your HDTV can make or break your high-definition experience. Some considerations include lighting, distance to the viewer, and viewing angle.
Before putting an HDTV in your home, select the right spot for it. Ambient light can wash out or reflect off the screen, so you want to take all room light sources, windows and otherwise into account. For example, it’s better to put the set next to a window than across from one. Ideally, the screen should be placed at the wide end of the room, preferably centered horizontally on the wall. This allows more viewers to be close to the central “viewing axis” (the imaginary line extending from the center of the TV screen into the room). Where should the TV be placed vertically on the wall? A good rule of thumb is that the center of the screen should be about the same height as your eyes when seated (that means mounting the flat panel above the fireplace is a no-no). Read the rest of this entry

Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-37XBR6 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

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Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-37XBR6 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
 
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Looking for XBR performance and design in a small screen TV? Experience Sony unique features like an enhanced Xross Media Bar with 3D graphics and integrated TV Guide program information, DMex functionality that allows you to add capabilities to your TV, and BRAVIA Engine 2 for an even better picture. Add to that the sophisticated design you've come to expect from the XBR line and 1080p capability, and you can see why we say that the KDL-37XBR6 packs a lot of punch in a very small package.

Product Details

  • 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel
  • DMex compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades
  • Bravia Sync (Enhanced HDMI-CEC)
  • Enhanced XMB with 3D graphics incl. TV Guide
  • HDMI x4, HD Component x2, PC Input

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Compare Samsung LED 1080p HDTV Series 8

Samsung LED 1080p HDTV Series 8, Product Features.

Samsung ultra-slim LED TVs combine breakthrough picture quality, eco-friendly* design and advanced connectivity options that will keep you entertained 24/7. Including Internet@TV that allows you to receive content via Yahoo!®, Flickr®, and other online TV Widgets on screen. USB 2.0 Movie: Multi-Media Center makes it easy to watch movies, browse photos and listen to music on your TV. The Samsung UN55B8000 LED HDTV also makes it easy to be green with up to 40% less power consumption than conventional LCDs.

Read compare Samsung LED 1080p HDTV Series 8 for these model.

1. Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch LED HDTV with 1080p Resolution
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Samsung LN37B550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

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Samsung LN37B550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
 
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Step up to the power of Full HD on a 37-inch LCD screen, with Samsung¿s LN37B550. The amazing 1080p resolution, the highest available, with Wide Color Enhancer renders the most crisp vivid tones, in every frame for the most realistic picture quality. Black tones and shadows are strikingly superb, thanks to the 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The attractive Touch of Color design, a red accent at the bezel¿s edge, lights up any room. A fast 6ms response time offers smooth, clear action. Watch or listen to files from your favorite media player, using the USB 2.0 input. Connecting your DVD, cable or satellite HD box, or Blu-ray Disc player is a snap, with four HDMI inputs. And thanks to SRS TruSurround HD technology, all the HD excitement sounds as incredible as it looks.

Product Details

  • 37-inch 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 36.1 x 25.9 x 10 inches with stand

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Perfect TV for Limited Space
 
Review Date: May 19, 2009
Reviewer: Scott A. Wright, Paragould, AR United States
The Samsung LN73B550 is a beautiful TV for an affordable price. If you're in the market for a LCD less than 40" then I would highly recommend this one. The colors are sharp and very crisp. Setup out of the box was extremely easy. My only quibble might be the sound quality, but I think that may be due to it sitting in an enclosed entertainment center. Samsung has become a leader in the LCD market for a reason and this TV is a testament to that fact.
Excellent value
 
Review Date: May 30, 2009
Reviewer: M. Grubert,
I am agreeing with other reviewers that this is an excellent product with only two attributes that were not as expected:
- Touch of color really is only a "touch". Without light shining directly on it the frame looks completely black
- Sound quality is poor. The right speaker has a tendency to ring at certain frequency even at low volume.

Picture quality is excellent; the TV set is not too heavy and looks good.

Please note that amazon ships this product via "Pilot" freight services. They will call you 24 hours before delivery is due to set up a time window for delivery. Shipping time was significantly faster than quoted during checkout.
Very nice television...
 
Review Date: May 16, 2009
Reviewer: AP,
Got this instead of the A550, which was well reviewed but criticized for its speakers. This one both looks great and sounds good as well. It's sound is nothing compared to my theater system, but I have no complaints at all on it. Picture is beautiful.
Well worth the money...until OLED TV's are cheaper
 
Review Date: June 8, 2009
Reviewer: Tony Pace, Tucson, AZ
I am very happy with the Samsung LN37B550 LCD TV (and the Samsung Blu-Ray Player BD-P1600).

I do not understand how you could ever think a "Red Touch of Color" bezel means "ambient light" or even that the bezel has a "light source." As for having the Red Touch of Color on the bezel, I feel it is meaningless for most people anyways because it just helps distinguish between the 2008 LNxxA550 and the 2009 LNxxB550.

After having looked at Consumer Reports and other sites for ratings, I "settled" on the value of the B550 and did not feel the extra expense to get the B650 (with double the refresh rate) was worth the extra money. I can say that I could see the difference of 120Hz versus 60Hz refresh rate at a retailer, but for home use it was not worth it.

Shipping for me was as quoted and I really appreciate the scheduling of delivery, that way you do not have the TV sitting out for someone to steal.

I have not used the speakers on the TV since I have an external sound system. I do have issues with volume "leveling" when using Pandora on the Blu-Ray Player, but I do not believe it is related to the TV.

I wish there was actually an internal "battery" that kept the clock when there is a power-outage but that is just another component that could fail or need to be replaced so it did not diminish my rating.
THE HDTV to buy
 
Review Date: June 27, 2009
Reviewer: Kevin K. Tung, Austin, Texas
I did HDTV research for more than 1 yr before I settled for this beautiful quality Samsung LN37B550. Absolutely worth every penny. This TV has the best picture quality stand-alone when compared with other sets. Now you can tell me all about contrast ratios, or viewing modes, or viewing distances, this and that, whatever and whatever, okay. To me, my eyes and ears don't lie. All the TV broadcast programs look absolutely stunning, and my place sounds already like a home theater before any stereo system set up is made. I also hooked up my Core 2 Duo (3 GHz) Dell using this Samsung as my primary monitor. The picture is outstanding. I 100% recommend this set. I was debating between a Sony, Sharp (there were a couple VERY good deals at both Costco and Bestbuy 1080p 40" for $700 or something), Panasonic, Toshiba, and Samsung, now yes perhaps you will spend like $50 or more on a Samsung, but TV quality, both inner and outer beauty, just cannot be beat.