LG 55LE5500 Review - 55" LCD LED TV

Model: LG 55LE5500
Description: 55" LCD TV with 240Hz Processing
Resolution: 1980 X 1080
Includes: Swivel table top stand

This shot from the standard definition DVD of Braveheart shows the LE5500's back light and contrast capabilities

The LE5500 has LG's new LED backlight with local dimming option. There is a control to enable on/off functionality of this option. The unit has the Clear Voice II feature for voice/dialog enhancement and LG's full Internet options. While we were not a fan of the TruMotion 240Hz feature in most circumstances, it will certainly standout for sports programming. The LE5500 does not have the thick single sheet of glass overlay extending from edge to edge that the higher end LED offerings have.

Test and Optimum Viewing Distance: 12 feet

Calibration: Follow the following picture settings to calibrate the LE5500 to very near perfect D6500K. For standard definition programming we recommend using the same settings except bump Contrast to 95 and Sharpness to 40.

Post Calibration Settings: Gamut / Color Management System
Energy Saving OFF Picture Mode ISF Expert 1 Backlight 38 Contrast 85 Brightness 58 H Sharpness 49 V Sharpness 48 Color 56 Tint G7	Black Level LOW Color Gamut STANDARD Color Temp WARM GAMMA 2.2 Method 10 Point IRE Pattern OUTER
See full LG 55LE5500 Picture Settings and Calibration Results

See our HQV testing results for notes on judder, moire' patterns, and artifacts.

This shot from the Blu Ray of Wyatt Earp shows excellent contrast and good flesh tones

HD Picture Quality: First and foremost with the LE5500 is adjust the TruMotion 240Hz feature or turn it off. We recommend the User setting with Judder reduction at 0 and Motion Blur Reduction at 9. This is one of the only and major drawbacks to the picture (though a big one). Color rendition from HD signals is superb and black levels excellent. Although the picture did not display as much depth as the LE8500, we enjoyed the realism of the images on screen.

Another standard definition shot from Braveheart shows good detail and depth

Standard Definition Picture Quality: First off, we recommend turning off the TruMotion 240Hz feature completely with standard definition signals. This will of course result in judder and lag being introduced in scenes with side to side panning, but it's a better result. We were impressed by the range of color and light that the LE5500 will product with standard definition signals. Black levels are not the highest we've tested but are very strong, even beating some recent plasma TVs. The color rendition was realistic and vibrant. We measured the viewing angle without contrast degradation at around 40 degrees off center – a good result.

Samsung UN65C6500 Review

Model: Samsung UN65C6500
Description: 1080p LED Backlit LCD Television (super thin)

A crisp shot from the Blu Ray of Rocky

Strengths

• Aesthetics – Contemporary Design 1.2" depth with 1" frame. Great looking TV.
• New Swivel quadrapod stand
• Good deep black levels – Avg. to good contrast.
• Excellent color saturation and light levels
• Optional 120Hz feature for sports programming
• Great connectivity options for such a thin TV
• Strong Internet Options
• Good Value

Samsung LN32C350

Specifications

HDTV Nati ve Res olution	720p
Screen Size (inches)	32
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Energy Star Compliant	Yes
Refresh Frequency	60 Hz
Resolution	1366 x 768
Response Time	6 ms
Surround Modes	SRS TruSurround HD
Remote Control	Included
Tuner	QAM, NTSC, ATSC
Wall Mountable	Yes
HDMI	Yes
Analog Audio	Yes
Analog Audio / Video	Yes
Component Video	Yes
Speakers	Built-in
Stand	Included
Weight (Pounds)	25.1
Depth (Inches)	9.4
Height (Inches)	22.8
Width (Inches)	31.4

Sony KDL-55EX710

SONY KDL-55EX710 Specifications

Bravia Engine 3

Sony's BRAVIA Engine 3 digital video processor enhances picture quality with reduced visual noise, enhanced color and overall image detail even on 1080p sources.

Motionflow 120Hz

This TV uses Sony's MotionFlow 240Hz technology to combat motion blur. Regular LCD televisions can experience blurring on fast moving picture and TruMotion's high speed refresh rate will cut down blurring for a clearer picture.

Internet Connectivity

Built in ethernet and WiFi connections provide access to content ranging from YouTube videos to photos on Flickr and also includes on demnad video services from VUDU, Netflix, Amazon and Sony Pictures.

Internet Widgets

Bravia Internet Widgets give instant access to realtime news headlines, sports scores, weather, stock quotes and more.

Key Features

• 55" Screen
• LED edge light backlighting
• 1080p Resolution
• Motionflow 120Hz
• Bravia Engine 2 Video Processing
• 24p Film Playback
• USB and DLNA photo/music/video playback
• Improved XMB Menu
• 4 HDMI Inputs
• PC Input

Specifications

• Screen size: 55" (measured diagonally) LED LCD display / Full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution / Edge-lit LED backlight
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Viewing angle: 1787deg; x 178°
• Progressive features: BRAVIA Internet Video / Motionflow 120Hz processing / DLNA compatible
• Best video inputs: 4 HDMI v1.3 inputs (2 rear, 2 side)
• Other inputs: 1 rear ethernet port / 1 side USB port / 1 PC + audio / 2 rear component-video / 2 composite-video (1 rear, 1 side) / 4 analog audio (3 rear, 1 side) / 1 RF
• Audio enhancements: Dolby Digital / SteadySound automatic volume control
• Built-in speakers: 10W x 2 speakers
• Mounting options: Table-top swivel stand included / VESA 300mm x 300mm wall-mounting compatible
• Remote control: RM-YD033 remote included
• Efficiency: Presence Sensor / Zero-watt Energy Saving switch / Backlight-Off mode / Dynamic backlight control / Eco settings / Power-saving modes
• On-screen interface: Xross Media Bar graphical user interface
• Ambient Sensor and LightSensor technology
• Outputs: 1 rear digital optical audio out / 1 rear audio out
• Network features: JPEG photo, MP3/LPCM audio, and MPEG-2/AVCHD renderer / JPEG photo, MP3/LPCM audio, and MPEG-2/AVCHD client
• BRAVIA Engine 3
• 24p True Cinema technology / Advanced Contrast Enhancer
• Built-in tuners: ATSC / NTSC / QAM (digital and analog)
• USB applications: JPEG photo viewer / MP3 music player / MPEG1 video player / MPEG2 TS video player
• Video features: PhotoTV HD / Deep Color / 3D comb filter / Auto Wide / Cinema Mode / Live Color technology / MPEG noise reduction
• Audio features: Audio return channel / 5.1-ch audio out / Clear Voice / Invisible speakers with sound elevation / S-Master / Sony Original Surround / Sound Enhancer
• Sound modes: Dynamic / Standard / Clear Voice / Custom
• Surround effects: Cinema / Music / Live Sports / Game
• Convenience features: Auto photo mode via USB / Auto picture setting / Auto shut-off / BRAVIA sync / Picture-in-picture / Theater Mode
• Convenience features (continued): Channel block / Channel jump / Channel surf / Edit channel labels / Favorites / ID-1 detection / Info banner / Input skip
• Convenience features (continued): Label inputs / Picture adjustments lock / Picture frame mode / Program block / Sleep timer
• Multiple-language display: English / French / Spanish
• Scene select: Auto / Cinema / Sports / Photo / Music / Game / Graphics / General
• Picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema, Game-Standard, Game-Original, Graphics, Sport, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
• Parental control
• Dimensions: 50.38" W x 30.13" H x 2.88" D, without stand / 50.38" W x 31.5" H x 13.88" D, with stand
• Weight: 49.1 lbs, without stand / 57.5 lbs, with stand

Samsung UN55C7000

Model: Samsung UN55C7000
Description: 1080p LED Backlit LCD Television (super thin)

Slim Design

With LED Edge Lighting TV Samsung's LED TV cabinets are slimmer than ever. When mounted on a wall the total depth of the TV and mount assembly will be under two inches for a sleek, modern look that's sure to complement any viewing area.

3D Capability

Nothing is hotter this year than 3D TV, Samsung's 3D capable TVs will not only work with 3D enabled content, the Auto Conversion System will display 2D content in 3D.

Internet Connectivity

Your TV isn't just for TV and movies any more. Connect directly to the internet for real time news, weather, sports scores, stock quotes and more. Watch video on demand, view photos on Flickr, watch content from YouTube all at the touch of a button. The TV picture even scales when using the sidebar so your programming will be uninterrupted while you view content.

Eco Friendly

Samsung's LED TVs use 40% less power than a similar sized LCD screen, friendly for your power bill. Mercury free construction is friendly for the environment both in construction and in disposal years down the road.

USB 2.0 Movie

Play your videos, show your photos and listen to digital music on your TV with USB 2.0 Movie. Connect digital cameras, MP3 players and USB thumb drives directly to your TV for easy and convenient access to your content.

Content Library

Download movies, games, and more with hours of built in features and downloadable content providing seemingly endless entertainment.

Toshiba is introducing a new range of Power TV

Toshiba is introducing a new range of Power TV displays aimed specifically at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market, a group of 10 countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

The big difference with the Power TV line is that they include a rechargeable battery allowing up to 2 hours of viewing without being plugged in. Toshiba has done this so as to offer consumers in areas where power supply can be uncertain the ability to watch TV uninterrupted. So they won’t miss the end of a film, or that all important sports match.

An uncertain power supply usually means poor signals too, so Toshiba has also incorporated Auto Signal Booster and Auto View features to maximize the picture quality being displayed.

The first models will be 24? or 32? making them a good size as a main TV. There’s no information on pricing yet.

Alongside the Power TV introduction Toshiba added two more mainstream TV releases. The first is the 55-inch CELL REGZA 55ZL800 3D LED using the CEVO engine, and the other is a 46? or 55? 29mm thick WL700 series of slim LED TV.

LN46C750 46" Class (46.0 inch diagonal) 1080p 3D LCD HDTV- NEW

Watch as action, brimming with brilliant color, leaps off the screen and engulfs you in the wonder of 3D. With the Samsung LN46C750 LCD TV you can experience revolutionary 3D technology and vivid new dimensions in picture depth, right in your own home. And thanks to web-connected Samsung Apps you’ll turn your Samsung TV into the ultimate entertainment destination. Now you can stream movies, play games, flip through photos and more all from your Samsung television. And you’ll enjoy a brilliant, true-to-life picture with a 200,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio that delivers a wide range of vibrant whites and deeper blacks.

Samsung 240Hz 55-inch Full HD 3D LCD TV

Everybody knows that Jame Cameron’s Avatar has changed the world’s trend. The recent

survey Retrevo showing that consumers now ready to buy a new TV to get 3D experience

And many major manufacturers including


Samsung won’t throw much time to catch this opportunity.



The latest 3D TV from Samsung comes with 240Hz refresh rate, and available in 46 and 55-inch models.



Samsung to show its latest 55-inch panel, full HD 3D LCD at IMID Expo in South Korea. The newly developed 3D LCD panel provides a 240Hz refresh rate, which allows the contents seem more natural, vivid and not create phantoms in comparison to lower 120Hz TVs 3D.

Samsung “Needle Slim” LED HDTV

Mentioned as the slimmest LCD TV panel in the universe, the Samsung “Needle Slim” LED HDTV is only 3mm thin. I don’t know if there will be slimmer panel than this, sure it will when the OLED panel is ready for the real mass production. Needle Slim available in 40-inch size with 5000:1 contrast ratio.

Samsung Electronics Develops First 70-inch LCD TV Panel

Samsung Electronics Develops First 70-inch LCD TV Panel

Features Full HDTV Specifications
World’s largest provider of thin-film transistor, liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels, has developed the first 70-inch LCD panel for use in the consumer TV market. Currently, the largest LCD TV screen size is 65 inches in diameter.

Executive Vice President Kim Sang-Soo of Samsung Electronics said, “Our new 70-inch LCD is not only significantly larger, but also sets a new benchmark of excellence in terms of video image reproduction, viewing angle and image quality. We’ve designed it to dramatically enhance the large screen LCD TV user’s viewing experience. ”

Samsung’s latest LCD panel boasts full high-definition resolution (1080p) and a conical viewing angle of 180 degrees for multi-viewing audiences. In

addition, its video signal is reproduced at 120Hz, compared to a video signal of 60 Hz for a conventional Full HD LCD panel, enabling rapidly moving video images to be reproduced with crystal clarity.

Samsung bolstering its position in the ultra-large-screen TV segment. With the introduction of the 70” LCD TV, the company will be in a position to compete head-to-head with PDP (plasma display panel) and projection TV makers.

JVC full HD LCD televisions

A new line of JVC full HD LCD televisions- 37-inch LT-37X898, the 42-inch LT-42X898 and the 47-inch LT-47X898 featuring the company’s second generation high-speed LCD technology was announced today. The new flat panel sets feature JVC’s Clear Motion Drive II technology with a 120 frames per second (120Hz) frame rate, double the typical rate, to deliver crisp fast action images. To further enhance performance, JVC’s CMD II TVs use a 10 bit IPS LCD panel, which renders more than one billion colors for rich, natural color reproduction, provides natural gray scaling and provides 64 times smoother gradation than does an 8 bit panel. Each set’s sound package includes MaxxAudio, a suite of five psychoacoustic DSP technologies that compensate for the limitations of small speakers. The sound package also includes a 20-watt amplifier, JVC’s Twin Oblique Cone speakers, Advanced Hyper Surround Plus, and JVC’s Smart Sound maintains a constant volume level as content changes (such as from program material to commercial). All three JVC LCD TVs include three HDMI v1.3 inputs, one RS-232 interface, one PC input, one Smart Video input; two component inputs, one S-Video input, three AV inputs, one optical digital audio output and one fixed audio output. Specifications include a contrast ratio of 2000:1, 4.5msec response rate, 500cd/m2 brightness, and a 178-degree viewing angle.


A universal remote control is included with each set, offering direct selection of five different video inputs. JVC’s new Clear Motion Drive II LCD TVs will be available this month as part of JVC’s new Procision series of premium-level products to be sold through a select group of dealers. The 37-inch LT-37X898, the 42-inch LT-42X898 and the 47-inch LT-47X898 will sell for about $2,100, $2,600 and $3,300, respectively.

Portable DVD Player Concept

PDP or Portable DVD Player act as a DVD player by twist opening the candybar like shape and inserting your favorite DVD.

Designer Yeon-shin Seung says he plans to use Sony's full-color flexible organic electroluminescent display on this device because of the screen's thin and lightweight form factor. Here's hoping that he doesn't use the ancient DVD format is a playback medium, eschewing that old fossil for a dual-format Blu-ray and HD DVD player.

Dell SP2008WFP LCD Monitor With Webcam

Dell has released the SP2008WFP, its first desktop LCD monitor with a built-in webcam. The camera also has an unusually high 2-megapixel rating, allowing it to capture stills at 1600x1200, though video is likely to be much smaller. The display itself, measuring 20 inches, has a native 1680x1050 widescreen resolution. Its brightness is a relatively standard 300cd/m2, but it has a high contrast ratio of 2,000:1, and an extremely low response time of 2ms. The viewing angle is said to be 160 degrees.

The housing is an atypical silver color, and houses ports for DVI-D and analog video, as well as four USB devices. Dell is now selling the display, which costs $289 or a monthly amount falling as low as $9.

The Sony Drive XEL-1 OLED TV

There are two things that captivate you when you see the new Sony Drive XEL-1 OLED TV. One, that it has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and two, that it is just 3-mm thin. The 11-inch TV features a 960 x 540 pixel resolution, terrestrial digital tuner, 2x 1W speaker, HDMI, USB, and Ethernet jacks. It measures 287 x 140 x 253-mm and weighs 2kg (3.3-pounds). Sony Drive XEL-1 OLED TV is about $1,740.

LG 32PC5RV world's smallest plasma TV

LG announced its first 32-inch plasma TV, the 32PC5RV, This flat panel TV is an affordable solution for buyers looking for plasma TVs in a small size ranges where LCD TVs are dominant.The 32-inch LG 32PC5RV wide flat panel TV is the fastest growing segment in the industry, as the large-size market is becoming saturated. The LG 32PC5RV's 16:9 aspect ratio screen makes it ideal for watching high-quality sources such as DVDs without eye fatigue. With a 0.001 ms response time, the 32PC5RV can keep up with the fastest moving action movies and sporting events. Once home, it is easy to connect devices such as DVD players and home theater systems to the TV’s HDMI or component ports, as LG’s SIMPLINK technology makes it easy to control an array of compatible devices with a single remote control.

Even though producing this smaller plasma TV was challenging both technologically and cost-wise, LG was able to keep costs low and quality high by simplifying the manufacturing process. LG trimmed costs further by reducing packaging to the point where they can ship two of these TVs in the same space it used to take to ship just one.

Sharp AQUOS P Full HD LCD-TV's

Sharp introduced a completely new line of LCDs designed equally for computers and TV watching. The AQUOS P series is designed as much to sit on a desk as in a living room and is one of the first HDTV lineups to offer full 1080p video at small sizes; the 22-, 26-, and 32-inch sets all display up to 1920x1080 using either DVI, VGA, or one of the two available HDMI inputs. An integrated digital TV tuner and two 5-watt speakers allow the sets to operate independently of any outside device but can be used with a picture-in-picture mode to let users run a computer while keeping track of a TV show.

While input and resolution remain the same for each LCD, contrast ratios vary between 1,200:1 for the 22-inch display and 2,000:1 for the top 32-inch model. Sharp is initially releasing the AQUOS P in Japan with the country's proprietary D5 video input as well as support for HDCP-encrypted videos through DVI and HDMI.

Iiyama ProLite touchscreen LCD monitors

Iiyama has announced a new lineup of touch sensitive monitors for desktop computers. The offerings consist of the 15" ProLite T1530SR, the T1730SR, and the T1930SR, all of which connect either through VGA or DVI, and support USB and RS-232 for the touchscreen interface. The new ProLite screens use a 4:3 aspect ratio and come in either a black or white bezel. The 15-inch model supports a typical 1024x768, featuring a 16ms response time, while the 17- and 19-inch versions are rated at 5ms response, with a resolution of 1280x1024. Contrast ratio for the displays is measured at 500:1 for the 15-inch, and 800:1 for the larger models.

The touch-LCDs are advertised as being compatible with both Macintosh and Windows-based systems, an offer a full set of on-screen controls. Iiyama offers the Extensive Touch Utilities to allow for 4-point calibration of the touch area with either nine or 25 point linearization, and the displays can be viewed in either landscape or portrait modes. Prices for the displays sit at £330 ($700US) for the 15-inch model, £350 ($750US) for the 17-inch, and £400 ($850US) for the 19-inch version.

Rear View Mirror with LCD and Recording: record while you drive

The first of its kind, this advanced mobile DVR with built in 2.5″ LCD screen provides instant playback of recorded audio and video footage of everything in front of you.

When you turn on your car, the mobile DVR is automatically activated and turns off once the engine stops.

Records Directly to a Removable SD Card with Time and Date:
Equipped with a removable flash memory card (SD card), are recordings can be easily removed and played back on any computer.

This system can be used in court to prove inappropriate behaviour or car accidents that are often relied upon multiple eyewitness accounts which often fail to shed light on the whole truth but this will tell you what happened.

Humax LCD TV: Modern screen technology, retro looks

No matter how cool it is to hang a super-skinny flat panel on your wall, virtually every LCD or Plasma television is looking like the same, nondescript rectangular box. So it’s good to finally see that somebody out there is thinking a little outside of that box.

This new design for a Humax LCD television was envisioned by UK industrial designer Tej Chauhan. Combining the curvy lines of an old 1950s television with the modern technology of today’s flat screens, the set is a real stunner.

LG 50 PS 8000

This plasma TV's tuner is significantly less powerful than the Panasonic's: The LG only accepts DVB-T and analog cable. The display panel has full HD resolution and is THX certified. Thanks to 100-Hertz technology, the screen is supposed to be flicker-free.

The practical connectivity includes four HDMI inputs and two Scart sockets. For headphones, however, there's only a wireless (Bluetooth) connection, which requires a corresponding Bluetooth headset. In terms of multimedia, this model is ahead of the TX-P 50 G 10: Via USB, the LG PS 8000 plays back videos, photos, and music.

Philips 5000 series LCD TV

Categorizing the 5403-series TVs as entry-level panels is an understatement, given their promising specifications. Although they are the lowest-end models in Philips' LCD TV stable, their future-proofed full-HD resolution, high 30,000:1 dynamic contrast and blazing-fast 5ms response time are far from humble. What you do have to live with is their color reproduction capability which is limited by a down-to-earth 8-bit panel. Nonetheless, you do have the benefit of In-Plane Switching (IPS) screen technology renowned for delivering exceptionally wide viewing angles.

For affordability, you'll have to settle with Philips' basic HD Natural Motion (HDNM) and 2005 Pixel Plus 2 HD video engines. A step-down version of its flagship Perfect Natural Motion processing, HDNM minimizes image judder and blurring by interpolating image frames from 25 to 50 frames-per-second. To further reduce cost, the 5403-series lacks other value-added extras ranging from onboard multimedia playback to xvYCC support. Nonetheless, it features the powerful 30W digital amplifier, with matching "invisible" rear speakers found in the 7000-series.

Key specifications

Model	42PFL5403	47PFL5403	52PFL5403
Screen size	42-inch	47-inch	52-inch
Resolution	1,920 x 1,080
Contrast (dynamic)	30,000:1		33,000:1
No. of HDMI inputs	3
Multimedia playback	NA

Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV

Philips premieres the ultimate home cinematic viewing experience with the Cinema 21:9 LCD TV. It is actually the first cinema-proportioned LCD TV in the world that features a 56 inch screen with the 21:9 aspect ratio, so you can watch movies in the 2.39:1 format completely fill the screen. There are also three-sided Ambilight Spectra combines with the on-screen action to offer the higher home cinematic viewing experience.

Asus Designo MS Series Ultra Slim LCD Monitors

Asus unveils its new Designo MS Series ultra slim LCD displays that measure just 16.5mm thick. The new MS series features the Ergo-Fit Technology that lets users adjust the monitor’s tilt angle with just one finger, LED Touch-Sensor Buttons, Glossy Piano-Black Bezel and Pure Pearl-White Rear Bezel.

There are five models in total, the 23.6-inch MS246, 23-inch MS236, 21.5-inch MS226H, 22-inch MS227N, and 20-inch MS202 (to be exact, there are eight). The first three models have 1920×1080p Full HD resolution while the MS227N gets 1680×1050 and MS202 has 1600×900. They all offer 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250cd/m2 brightness, 170/160-degree viewing angle and 2ms response time (5ms for MS202).

These new LCDs include Asus‘ Splendid Video Intelligence Technology and Trace Free Technology (except MS202). They have D-sub inputs as well as HDMI (MS246H, MS236H, MS226H)and DVI-D (MS227N, MS202N).

Asus Announces VH192C/VH196 LCDs

Asus has prepared new LCD monitors . These are the VH192C and the VH196 and they are both part of the Green line. They will save about 20% of power consumption in case you wanted to live your life eco-friendlier. The LCDs will offer you the Aspect Control technology which delivers a 4:3 aspect ratio or full screen playback. The VH192C will also bring the Color Shine glare-type panel to the table which means enriched image color density and saturation and an improved image clarity.