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*NEW for 2009* Samsung LN52B750 52" 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV
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Samsung LN52B750 52" 1080p LCD HDTV (240Hz)

HDTV Features
- *New 2009 Model
- 1080p (1920x1080)
- 178 degree viewing angles
- Four HDMI Connections
- Two 10 Watt Speakers
- 150,000 to 1 dynamic contrast
- Fast 2ms response time
- 240hz Refresh Rate
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Samsung 52" 1080p 240hz LCD HDTV
Full 1080p, Fast 2ms response, 240hz, DLNA, Four HDMI connectors, 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars by owner reviews.
(Click for Reviews)
FREE Blu-ray Player with purchase of this HDTV
Deal Ends 7/6/2009. (Click here for details)
New for 2009. Samsung's top of the line 52-inch HDTV. New for 2009 is the introduction of 240hz technology.
240hz provides blur free, clear motion, quadrupling the framerate of regular 60hz HDTVs. Contrast has tripled from last year's model to a 150,000:1 dynamic contrast.
This full HD
1080p
HDTV has a blazing fast 2ms response time (double that of last year) to help display fast moving action. You can also access online content from Yahoo!® and Flickr® at the touch of a button.
DLNA CERTIFIED® connectivity lets you remotely access your PC's personal media so that you can download music, video, and photos and enjoy them anywhere in the home your TV is.
Upgraded to four HDMI
connections. The 1080p display has over two million pixel resolution,
along with an SRS TruSurround XT sound system. Touch of color finish.
CCFL-Cold Cathode Fluorescent Backlight.
Energy Star 3.0 compliant.
NTSC analog and
ATSC with QAM
digital TV tuners built in. 2 Component video inputs, 4 HDMI for full connectivity
for DVD players, Blu-ray, Camcorders, PCs and a range of other digital devices. Also features two 10 watt stereo speakers. 2 USB ports for digital photo/video/MP3 playback.
Dimensions: 49.5"' x 33.8" x 12.0" w/stand (67.5 lbs.)
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*NEW for 2009* Panasonic Viera TC-P50G10 50-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
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Panasonic Viera TC-P50G10 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

HDTV Features
- *New 2009 Model
- 1080p (1920 x 1080)
- 40,000:1 Native Contrast
- 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast
- Wide viewing angles
- Three HDMI Connections
- Two (10 watts total)
- Anti-Reflective Coating
- SD Card Memory Slot
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Panasonic 50" Plasma 1080p HDTV
1080p resolution, Three HDMI connections, SD memory slot, Four Speakers, 24p Cinema.
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars by owner reviews.
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NEW for 2009.Panasonic's
1080p
High-Def Resolution Plasma HDTV provides crisp, lifelike details. Contrast has doubled to 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast. Longer lasting panel (100,000 hrs.)
The 1920 x 1080 pixel count of this plasma TV provides twice the number of pixels as 720p HDTV displays. This model also has an
anti-reflective coating. It shares the 16:9 aspect ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home.
Its maximum of 68 billion colors and over 4,096 shades of gradation provide exceptionally fine detail for outstanding HDTV reproduction.
This Panasonic plasma screen has wide viewing angles. This set is suitable for wall mounting. Comes with pedestal base. THX Certified display. 600Hz Sub-field Drive. The set
has Three HDMI
and two component jacks. Integrated NTSC/
ATSC
/QAM tuners. SD card slot to view digital camera pictures and videos (H.264 AVCHD supported).
Dimensions: 48.0" x 32.1" x 15.8" inches w/pedestal (75 lbs.)
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*NEW for 2009* Samsung LN55B650 55" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
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Samsung LN55B650 55" 1080p LCD HDTV (120Hz)

HDTV Features
- *New 2009 Model
- 1080p (1920x1080)
- 178 degree viewing angles
- Four HDMI Connections
- Two 15 Watt Speakers
- 100,000 to 1 dynamic contrast
- Fast 4ms response time
- 120hz Refresh Rate
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Samsung 55" 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV
Full 1080p, Fast 4ms response, 120hz, Four HDMI connectors, 100,000 to 1 contrast ratio.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars by owner reviews.
(Click for Reviews)
FREE Blu-ray Player with purchase of this HDTV
Deal Ends 7/6/2009. (Click here for details)
New for 2009. Samsung's latest sleek 55"
1080p
LCD HDTV with
120hz technology.
120hz provides clear motion and fluid frame transitions. Upgraded features from the previous year include, Doubling of the contrast ratio to a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,
more powerful speakers + subwoofer,
new Media 2.0 feature lets you access countless hours of content from Yahoo! and Flickr, and added
DLNA certified connectivity.
The ln55b650 features
fast 4ms response time, and four HDMI
connections. The 1080p display has over two million pixel resolution, 10 bit processing,
along with an SRS TruSurround XT sound system. Touch of color finish.
CCFL-Cold Cathode Fluorescent
Lamp: Provides colors in your picture
that were not available before.
NTSC analog and
ATSC with QAM
digital TV tuners built in. 2 Component video inputs, 4 HDMI, USB 2.0 and full connectivity
lets you add DVDs, Blu-ray, Camcorders, PCs and a range of other digital devices. Also features two 15 watt stereo speakers + subwoofer.
Dimensions: 51.6" x 35.2" x 12.1" w/stand (76.5 lbs.)
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*NEW* Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
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*NEW for 2009* Samsung LN46B650 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
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Samsung LN46B650 46" 1080p LCD HDTV (120Hz)

HDTV Features
- *New 2009 Model
- 1080p (1920x1080)
- 178 degree viewing angles
- Four HDMI Connections
- Two 15 Watt Speakers
- 100,000 to 1 dynamic contrast
- Fast 4ms response time
- 120hz Refresh Rate
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Samsung 46" 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV
Full 1080p, Fast 4ms response, 120hz, Four HDMI connectors, 100,000 to 1 contrast ratio.
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars by owner reviews.
(Click for Reviews)
FREE Blu-ray Player with purchase of this HDTV
Deal Ends 7/6/2009. (Click here for details)
New for 2009. Samsung's latest sleek 46"
1080p
LCD HDTV with
120hz technology.
120hz provides clear motion and fluid frame transitions. Upgraded features from the previous year include, Doubling of the contrast ratio to a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,
more powerful speakers + subwoofer,
new Media 2.0 feature lets you access countless hours of content from Yahoo! and Flickr, and added
DLNA certified connectivity.
The ln46b650 features
fast 4ms response time, and four HDMI
connections. The 1080p display has over two million pixel resolution, 10 bit processing,
along with an SRS TruSurround XT sound system. Touch of color finish.
CCFL-Cold Cathode Fluorescent
Lamp: Provides colors in your picture
that were not available before.
NTSC analog and
ATSC with QAM
digital TV tuners built in. 2 Component video inputs, 4 HDMI, USB 2.0 and full connectivity
lets you add DVDs, Blu-ray, Camcorders, PCs and a range of other digital devices. Also features two 15 watt stereo speakers + subwoofer.
Dimensions: 44.3" x 30.8" x 10.9" w/stand (53.8 lbs.)
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Samsung LN52A750 52" 1080p 120Hz DLNA LCD HDTV
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Samsung LN52A750 52" 1080p LCD HDTV (120Hz)

HDTV Features
- *New 2008 Model
- 1080p (1920x1080)
- 178 degree viewing angles
- Four HDMI Connections
- Two 10 watt speakers
- Integrated woofer speaker
- 50,000 to 1 dynamic contrast
- Fast 4ms response time
- 120hz Refresh Rate
- DLNA Compatible
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Samsung 52" 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV
Full 1080p, DLNA, Fast 4ms response, 120hz, Four HDMI connectors, 50,000 to 1 contrast ratio.
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars by owner reviews.
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*Reduced price on this model (while supplies last).
Last year's model. Samsung's sleek 52"
1080p
LCD HDTV with
120hz technology.
120hz provides clear motion and fluid frame transitions. Upgraded features from the previous year include, Doubling of the contrast ratio to a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,
response time is twice as fast from 8ms to 4ms, HDMI
connections increase to 4. The 1080p display has over two million pixel resolution, 10 bit processing,
along with an SRS TruSurround XT sound system. DLNA
Compatible. Touch of color finish.
CCFL-Cold Cathode Fluorescent
Lamp: Provides colors in your picture
that were not available before.
NTSC analog and
ATSC with QAM
digital TV tuners built in. 2 Component video inputs, 4 HDMI, USB 2.0 and full connectivity
lets you add DVDs, camcorders, PCs and a range of other digital devices. Also features two 10 watt stereo speakers and integrated woofer.
Dimensions: 52.0" x 33.9" x 13.3" w/stand (80.7 lbs.)
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*NEW for 2009* Samsung LN46B750 46" 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV
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Samsung LN46B750 46" 1080p LCD HDTV (240Hz)

HDTV Features
- *New 2009 Model
- 1080p (1920x1080)
- 178 degree viewing angles
- Four HDMI Connections
- Two 10 Watt Speakers
- 150,000 to 1 dynamic contrast
- Fast 2ms response time
- 240hz Refresh Rate
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Samsung 46" 1080p 240hz LCD HDTV
Full 1080p, Fast 2ms response, 240hz, DLNA, Four HDMI connectors, 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars by owner reviews.
(Click for Reviews)
FREE Blu-ray Player with purchase of this HDTV
Deal Ends 7/6/2009. (Click here for details)
New for 2009. Samsung's top of the line 46-inch HDTV. New for 2009 is the introduction of 240hz technology.
240hz provides blur free, clear motion, quadrupling the framerate of regular 60hz HDTVs. Contrast has tripled from last year's model to a 150,000:1 dynamic contrast.
This full HD
1080p
HDTV has a blazing fast 2ms response time (double that of last year) to help display fast moving action. You can also access online content from Yahoo!® and Flickr® at the touch of a button.
DLNA CERTIFIED® connectivity lets you remotely access your PC's personal media so that you can download music, video, and photos and enjoy them anywhere in the home your TV is.
Upgraded to four HDMI
connections. The 1080p display has over two million pixel resolution,
along with an SRS TruSurround XT sound system. Touch of color finish.
CCFL-Cold Cathode Fluorescent Backlight.
Energy Star 3.0 compliant.
NTSC analog and
ATSC with QAM
digital TV tuners built in. 2 Component video inputs, 4 HDMI for full connectivity
for DVD players, Blu-ray, Camcorders, PCs and a range of other digital devices. Also features two 10 watt stereo speakers. 2 USB ports for digital photo/video/MP3 playback.
Dimensions: 43.9" x 30.2" x 10.8" w/stand (54.2 lbs.)
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*NEW for 2009* Samsung LN46B550 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
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Samsung LN46B550 46" 1080p LCD HDTV

HDTV Features
- *New 2009 Model
- 1080p (1920x1080)
- 178 degree viewing angles
- Three HDMI Connections
- Two 10 Watt Speakers
- 70,000 to 1 dynamic contrast
- Fast 6ms response time
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Samsung 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
Full 1080p, Four HDMI connectors, 70,000 to 1 contrast ratio.
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars by owner reviews.
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New for 2009. Samsung's latest sleek 46"
1080p
LCD HDTV. 2009 Upgraded features from the previous year's model include, More than a doubling of the contrast from 30,000:1 to a 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,
Upgraded to 4 HDMI
connections. The 1080p display has over two million pixel resolution
along with an SRS TruSurround XT sound system. Energy star compliant.
CCFL-Cold Cathode Fluorescent
Lamp: Provides colors in your picture
that were not available before.
NTSC analog and
ATSC with QAM
digital TV tuners built in. 2 Component video inputs, 4 HDMI, USB 2.0 and full connectivity
lets you add DVDs, camcorders, PCs and a range of other digital devices. Also features two 10 watt stereo speakers.
Dimensions: 43.9" x 30.3" x 10.8" w/stand (51.1 lbs.)
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*NEW for 2009* Samsung LN40B550 40" 1080p LCD HDTV
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Samsung LN40B550 40" 1080p LCD HDTV

HDTV Features
- *New 2009 Model
- 1080p (1920x1080)
- 178 degree viewing angles
- Three HDMI Connections
- Two 10 Watt Speakers
- 70,000 to 1 dynamic contrast
- Fast 6ms response time
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Samsung 40" 1080p LCD HDTV
Full 1080p, Four HDMI connectors, 70,000 to 1 contrast ratio.
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars by owner reviews.
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New for 2009. Samsung's latest sleek 40"
1080p
LCD HDTV. 2009 Upgraded features from the previous year's model include, More than a doubling of the contrast from 30,000:1 to a 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,
Upgraded to 4 HDMI
connections. The 1080p display has over two million pixel resolution
along with an SRS TruSurround XT sound system. Energy star compliant.
CCFL-Cold Cathode Fluorescent
Lamp: Provides colors in your picture
that were not available before.
NTSC analog and
ATSC with QAM
digital TV tuners built in. 2 Component video inputs, 4 HDMI, USB 2.0 and full connectivity
lets you add DVDs, camcorders, PCs and a range of other digital devices. Also features two 10 watt stereo speakers.
Dimensions: 38.7" x 26.6" x 10.0" w/stand (39.7 lbs.)
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26, 32, and 37 inch models (Great for Den or Bedroom)
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Sony KDL-26L5000 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
*New for 2009
720p (1366 x 768) Integrated ATSC/ NTSC & QAM Tuners. 3 HDMI, 2 Component connections. PC input (HD-15 pin). 24p true cinema. 13,000 to 1 contrast.
16 watts total audio output. CCFL backlight.
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Samsung LN32B460 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV
*New for 2009
720p (1366 x 768) Integrated ATSC/ NTSC & QAM Tuners. 3 HDMI, 2 Component inputs. 6ms response. Upgraded to 50,000 to 1 contrast.
Two 10 watt speakers. SRS TruSurround XT. PC input.
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Samsung LN32B650 32-inch 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV
**New for 2009. 1080p (1920 x 1080).
Fast 4ms response time. Upgraded to 100,000:1 dynamic contrast.
120hz refresh rate.
4 HDMI, 2 Component, PC. USB 2.0. Two 10 watt speakers. SRS Tru Surround XT. Integrated ATSC tuner.
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Sharp Aquos LC32BD60U 32-inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Blu-ray
**New for 2009. 1080p (1920 x 1080).
Fast 4ms response time. 27,000:1 dynamic contrast. Built-in Blu-Ray/DVD Player.
3 HDMI and 2 Component. USB 2.0. Two 10 watt speakers. Integrated ATSC tuner.
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Samsung LN37B550 37-inch 1080p LCD HDTV
**New for 2009. 1080p (1920 x 1080). 6ms response time. Upgraded to 70,000:1 dynamic contrast.
4 HDMI (1.3) and 2 Component inputs. USB 2.0. Two 10 watt speakers. SRS TruSurround XT. Integrated ATSC tuner.
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40, 42 and 46 inch models (Great for Living Rooms)
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Samsung LN40B550 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTV
**New for 2009. 1080p (1920 x 1080). Fast 6ms response time. For 2009, contrast upgraded from 30,000 to 1, to 70,000:1 dynamic contrast.
4 HDMI (1.3) and 2 Component inputs. USB 2.0. Two 10 watt speakers. SRS TruSurround XT. Integrated ATSC tuner.
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Samsung LN46B550 46-inch 1080p LCD HDTV
**New for 2009. 1080p (1920 x 1080). Fast 4ms response time. For 2009, contrast upgraded from 30,000 to 1, to 70,000:1 dynamic contrast.
4 HDMI (1.3) and 2 Component inputs. USB 2.0. Two 10 watt speakers. SRS TruSurround XT. Integrated ATSC tuner.
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Samsung LN40B650 40-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
**New for 2009. Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080). Upgraded to 100,000 to 1 dynamic contrast. ATSC/QAM Tuner,
120hz framerate. 4ms response.
Two 10 watt speakers. SRS TruSurround XT Sound. 4 HDMI and 2 Component inputs. DLNA Certified.
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Samsung LN46B650 46-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
**New for 2009. Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080). Upgraded to 100,000 to 1 dynamic contrast. ATSC/QAM Tuner,
120hz framerate. 4ms response.
Two 15 watt speakers. SRS TruSurround XT Sound. USB 2.0, 4 HDMI and 2 Component inputs. DLNA Certified.
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Sony KDL-46XBR6 46" Bravia XBR 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV
2008 Sony Model with
Motionflow 120hz and
DLNA Compliant. Full 1080p resolution; Upgraded to 50,000:1 dynamic contrast.
SRS TruSurround XT. HDMI: 4 inputs. Component: 2 inputs. 24p True Cinema. WCG-CCFL Backlight.
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50 inch models & up (Suitable for Large Living Rooms)
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Samsung LN52B550 52" 1080p LCD HDTV
**New for 2009. Full HD 1080p picture(1920 x 1080). Integrated ATSC / QAM Tuner, Upgraded to 70,000:1 dynamic contrast. SRS TruSurround XT Sound. 6ms response.
Two 10 watt speakers. 4 HDMI, 2 Component, and PC inputs.
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Samsung LN52A750 52" 1080p 120Hz DLNA LCD HDTV
**New for 2008. Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080). 50,000 to 1 dynamic contrast. ATSC/QAM Tuner,
120hz framerate. 4ms response.
DLNA.
Two 10 watt speakers. SRS TruSurround XT Sound. 4 HDMI and 2 Component inputs.
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Samsung LN52B750 52" 1080p DLNA 240Hz LCD HDTV
**New for 2009. Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080). 150,000 to 1 dynamic contrast. ATSC/QAM Tuner,
240hz framerate. 2ms response.
Two 10 watt speakers. DLNA. SRS TruSurround XT Sound. 4 HDMI and 2 Component inputs.
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Sony KDL-52V5100 52" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
**New for 2009. Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080). Upgraded to 50,000 to 1 dynamic contrast. ATSC/QAM Tuner,
Motionflow 120hz. Bravia Engine 2.
Two 10 watt speakers. Sony Surround Sound & Dolby. TV Guide. 4 HDMI and 2 Component.
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Sony KDL-52XBR9 52" Bravia XBR 1080p 240hz LCD HDTV
New for 2009. Features include
Motionflow 240hz and
DLNA Compliant. Full 1080p resolution; dynamic contrast doubled to 100,000:1.
SRS TruSurround XT. 4 HDMI inputs, 2 Component. Internet Video. USB. WCG-CCFL Backlight.
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Top Rated 1080p Plasma HDTVs
42 inch models & up
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Panasonic Viera G10 TC-P42G10 42" 1080p Plasma HDTV
*New for 2009. Full 1080p (1920x1080) Resolution. SD card slot and image viewer. 10 watt speakers. Dynamic contrast goes to 2,000,000:1.
Built in HDTV ATSC/QAM tuners. 3 hdmi inputs, 2 component. PC input.
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Panasonic Viera G10 TC-P50G10 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV
*New for 2009. Full 1080p (1920x1080) Resolution. SD card slot and image viewer. 10 watt speakers. Dynamic contrast goes to 2,000,000:1.
Built in HDTV ATSC/QAM tuners. 3 hdmi inputs, 2 component. PC input.
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Panasonic TH-58PZ800U 58" 1080p Plasma HDTV
*New for 2008. Panasonic's second generation of 1080p Plasmas with 1920x1080 Resolution. Contrast doubled for 2008. SD memory card slot. 4 speakers.
Built in HDTV ATSC/QAM tuners. 4 hdmi inputs, 2 component. PC input.
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Samsung PN58B550 58" 1080p Plasma HDTV
New for 2009. (1920x1080). New mega dynamic contrast ratio creates deeper blacks.
Two 10 Watt Speakers. fast .001ms response time. SRS TruSurround XT. Integrated NTSC, ATSC and QAM tuners. Connections: 4 HDMI, 2 Component, 1 PC.
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Pioneer KURO PDP-6020FD 60-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
New for 2008. (1920x1080). New Deeper Intense Blacks for Unmatched Contrast. Eighth generation plasma. Thinner design.
18 watt stereo amplifier. SRS Sound. Integrated NTSC, ATSC and QAM tuners. Connections: 4 HDMI, 1 Component, 1 PC.
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HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISIONS (HDTVs)
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High Definition Televisions are quickly replacing the older CRT monitors and Analog TV sets that use the NTSC broadcast standard
of the last 50 years. The newer HD models are thinner, brighter, and display a stunning picture with many times the resolution of older sets.
Below are some of the terminology used in describing HDTVs and the features they have.
HDTV Screen Resolution - This is the maximum (in pixels) that a monitor can display. Most HDTV's today can display what is called
1080i or 720p which is usually a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (1 million pixels). A new standard is emerging called 1080p with a much higher
resolution of 1920 x 1080 ( 2 million pixels). Blu-ray, Playstation 3, and HD DVDs are able to display the full 1080p resolution. Cable TV and Satellite companies currently are
showing high definition at the lower 1080i standard, but in the future they eventually will be broadcasting at 1080p, but due to bandwidth issues it may be a while.
HDMI and COMPONENT - Hooking up your high definition cable box, DVD player, PS3, or other high quality source requires the right connection.
The best connection is HDMI, followed by Component. Both are high quality, with HDMI having an edge in picture quality. If you have many hookups to make,
you would want to see more HDMI and Component jacks on the TV you purchase. For 1080p sets, you want to have HDMI as your connection of choice. So look
for HDTVs with more HDMI and Component connections. Most have at least 2 HDMI and many are now coming with 3 HDMI connections.
Which HDTV Screen Technology is best? - There are three types of display technologies that are in mainstream HDTV's. Each display technology
has its pluses and minuses. Below are all three technologies and a detailed description.
- LCD (liquid crystal display) - LCD TVs are becoming the most popular technology. They have many advantages such as low power consumption, ability
to display the highest resolutions (1080p), LCDs are flat, many are wall mountable. The disadvantage of an LCD is that their ability to show contrast
is less than some other technologies like plasma. LCDs in the past were also slower to refresh (not so with the current models). These disadvantages are quickly disappearing. Today's LCD
HDTVs have greatly improved on contrast and refresh speed. The latest LCD technology is
120hz. Most LCDs are silent with no moving parts or fans. LCD's are brighter than Plasma HDTVs and so are
better suited in well lit rooms during the day than plasmas.
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Plasma Displays - Plasma displays are very popular as well. They have higher contrast than LCDs (although that gap is closing), and can
display HDTV with stunning clarity. Plasma sets also display fast action (sports, action movies) better. The disadvantages of plasma are that they take more electricity than LCDs, and can generate more heat. Many have
built in fans. Plasma screens are susceptible to screen burn-in (new models compensate with various screen-saving methods). Heavier than LCDs.
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Digital Light Processing (DLP) - DLP was invented by Texas Instruments. It uses many microscopic mirrors which can turn on and off thousands
of times per second. This technology offers incredible color reproduction, and excellent contrast. Disadvantages are that
most sets require a minimum of 12-14" depth for the rear projection unit. Older DLP and projection TV's use a replaceable lamp, so down the road these
will need to be replaced. The latest DLP TVs now use an LED light engine which replaces the bulb and color wheel. The LED engine should last the
life of the TV. The LED engine also should eliminate the rainbow effect that was a detraction of DLP sets.
The LED's provide a separate light source for each pixel, which gives the new LED-DLP displays a contrast and brightness that rivals Plasma. However, unlike Plasma technology, this system has no chance of burning in.
Viewing Angle - Some HDTV's displays have a more limited viewing angle than others. They lose contrast and become hard to read at some
viewing angles and they have more contrast and are easier to read at others. Generally the higher the viewing angle, the better. This is
especially important when a group of people are watching an HDTV at the same time.
Modern High Definition TVs have much better viewing angles, and it is not as big an issue as it was in the past.
Contrast Ratio - This is the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black. Higher is better. The higher
the contrast ratio, the greater the ability to show subtle color details, and better resulting picture. Details in dark scenes will benefit
from a higher contrast ratio. Many manufacturers give what is called Dynamic contrast which is a higher number than the contrast ratio.
So be careful not to confuse this when comparing. LCD panels regular Native contrast ratios hover around 1200-2500:1 for LCDs and up to 30,000:1 for Plasmas. Dynamic can run as high as 50,000 and more.
As noted one must consider both static (Native) and dynamic contrast ratios.
Response Time - For LCD TV's. Response time is in simplistic terms how fast the screen can "paint" the screen. It is measured in milliseconds or (ms).
Lower numbers are better. A lower response time is best for games, video, fast moving movies. Today's HDTV's have much faster response times
than in the past and this issue is also becoming less important since most models today are quite fast.
120hz LCDs - Introduced in Mid 2007, a new type of LCD HDTV technology has come out on select HDTVs.
120hz refers to the frame rate of an HDTV. Currently sets are 60hz. The double frame rate 120hz sets will make fast action less prone to blurring.
This is important for action movies, and sports. Plasma HDTVs do not need this technology as they handle fast action without the need for 120hz.
Smart-Review will feature these sets as they become available.
The most popular and highly rated 120hz HDTVs are the Samsung 120hz HDTVs
and the Sony 120hz HDTVs
ATSC Tuner - Most of the newer HDTVs now include a digital HD tuner called ATSC. An ATSC digital tuner is required to receive and decode over-the-air
digital television signals. Sets do not require this tuner if you are only receiving your high definition feed from a cable company or from satellite, as
they will provide you with a high definition decoder box instead. This gives you the option to receive "free" over the air HD local broadcasts.
ATSC/QAM Tuner - Some newer HDTVs have not only ATSC, but also a QAM tuner.
An integrated QAM tuner allows the free reception of unscrambled digital programming sent "in the clear" by cable providers (without a box), usually local broadcast stations. This varies by cable company. Most other
stations however are scrambled.
Cable Card - Some sets allow you to put a Cable Card in a slot. This card is provided by your cable tv company
and allows you to descramble the channels without a cable box. Some people would rather not rent the box provided by the cable company.
However, you may lose the TV schedule and on demand features when you use this feature instead of the provided box.
Which screen size? - HDTVs come in a variety of sizes. They come as small as 19 inches and up to 60+ inches.
As a general rule, the smaller the room, the smaller the TV. A bedroom should do well with a 26-32 inch HDTV, although there is no set rule to this.
A living room depending on the size should be in the range of 40 inches and higher. Those with larger living rooms may need a larger TV. Click on the
Amazon HDTV Sizing Guide
for more information on HDTV sizes.
Brand Name or 2nd Tier Brand? - When purchasing an HDTV you will see familiar top level brands such as Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Toshiba, Pioneer, etc. Then
you will see 2nd tier brands that sell at substantial discounts to the top brands. We recommend only top tier brands for several reasons. One is that many of these 2nd tier brands offer poor
servicing should something go wrong. Some charge you the freight to either ship the TV to them or back after repair. One brand we saw offers no parts after the one year warranty is up, so in effect it is a throwaway TV. Higher end TVs have better video processors for
upconverting and reducing digital noise. For these reasons we believe that top tier brands are the best way to go even though there is a higher initial cost.
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