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Superbowl HDTV Buying Guide

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:05:00 -0500

The weeks leading up to Super Bowl Sunday are fraught with anticipation and last-minute big screen HDTV sales. But rushing a major purchase can often lead to buyer’s remorse come Monday morning. Let us coach you to a winning purchase with this helpful guide.

Samsung UN32D5500 HDTV Review

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:09:00 -0500

The D5500 has a rather high MSRP of $699, considering it’s only a 32-inch TV. There are some “premiums upgrades,” a term we use with some dubiousness, knowing that these features can be far less valuable than they appear. Nevertheless, at its core this is a good television. If you can find it a significantly reduced price it would make a great addition to a home theater.

Samsung LN40D630 HDTV Review

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:35:00 -0500

With the ($799 MSRP), what you see is what you get: no internet features, no 3D imaging, just a display with some connectivity in the back, on that happens to be quite good.

LG 55LM8600 First Impressions Review

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:27:00 -0500

The 55LM8600 won’t blow you away with performance, but it has a good-looking design and Smart TV.

Sharp 8K LCD First Impressions Review

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:10:00 -0500

The Sharp 8K isn’t market ready, but still eye-opening.

Sony Bravia KDL-55HX750 First Impressions Review

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:49:00 -0500

Despite some minor modifications, there isn’t a whole lot new with the Bravia HX750.

Panasonic Viera TC-P65GT50 First Impressions Review

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:02:00 -0500

Panasonic Viera TC-P65VT50 First Impressions Review

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:02:00 -0500

Panasonic is arguably the best plasma TV maker in the world, but the new VT50, Panasonic’s flagship plasma TV for 2012, holds few surprises. Maybe that’s ok. Who needs surprises when you have a reliable track record? It’s not the most exciting product we’ve covered at CES, but we expect god results.

LG 84LM9600 First Impressions Review

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:48:00 -0500

The LG 84LM9600 screen is huge, but new 3D and internet features may be its biggest draw.

LG 60LM9600 First Impressions Review

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:22:00 -0500

LG has made strides in 3D technology with the 60LM9600.

Panasonic Viera TC-L55WT50 First Impressions Review

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:52:00 -0500

The features a redesigned LCD panel, some updated software, built-in wifi, and 3D capability. While an impressive list of features, we found the software sluggish and awkward at times.

Panasonic 20-inch 4K2K First Impressions Review

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:58:00 -0500

One of the biggest buzzwords floating around CES is the term 4K, also referred to as 4K2K, or sometimes (erroneously) UDTV or ultra definition. Essentially, 4K is just a sharper image than HD, by a factor of two. The Panasonic 20-inch 4K2K, debuting at this year’s CES, is a prototype of that technology.

Samsung PNE8000 First Impressions Review

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:08:00 -0500

The Samsung PNE8000 plasma features unique user interface technology and a new panel technology.

Sony Bravia KDL-55HX850 First Impressions Review

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:17:00 -0500

The Sony KDL-55HX850 is Sony’s flagship TV for 2012, throwing in all the bells and whistles Sony has to offer. What that amounts to, though, seems largely academic. Most of the features are either minor upgrade to online and streaming content services or advances in picture quality that would probably escape the notice of the average TV owner.

Samsung UNES8000 First Impressions Review

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:10:00 -0500

Edgelit LED gets new apps, gesture and voice control and facial recognition outshine display updates.

LG 55EM9600 First Impressions Review

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:54:00 -0500

One of the most talked about products here at CES 2012 has been LG’s 55-inch OLED TV. The picture quality is stunning and it’s a mere 4mm thick.

Sharp Aquos LC-80LE844U First Impressions Review

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:45:00 -0500

While the screen is definitely big, the demonstrated software lacked polish.

Cleaning up the Soap Opera Effect: Motion Interpolation and why 480Hz looks terrible on your new TV

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0500

We have seen comments from dismayed consumers saying that their new, expensive television makes all content look like it was cheaply produced. We know this problem well. It is the result of motion interpolation, a marketing feature added to all high-end televisions, and it is easy to turn off.

Sony Bravia KDL-55EX620 HDTV Review

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:05:00 -0500

The Sony KDL-55EX620 (previously $2099, now $1619 MSRP) is the highest-end LED-lit TV that does not include 3D display. To our minds, that definitely makes it worth investigation, as 3D is a dubious attribute anyway and certainly not worth paying extra for unless you’re really enthused about it. The EX620 is a strong performer with a lot of features, hampered by a terrible menu.

Toshiba 40E210U HDTV Review

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:07:00 -0500

The Toshiba 40E210U ($599 MSRP) is the entry-level model in Toshiba’s 40-49" LCD selection. It certainly feels entry-level. The parts and the menu look cheap. The remote control doesn’t work all that well. The performance, however, raises its profile a little to the point where it’s worth taking a look at.

Toshiba 55G310U HDTV Review

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:46:00 -0500

Toshiba has stripped this TV of any unnecessary frills like 3D imaging, internet connectivity, and fancy LED edgelighting to give consumers a basic television with a strong performance across the board, especially for the price point.

LG 42PT350 HDTV Review

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:57:00 -0500

The LG 42PT350 ($599 MSRP) is LG’s entry-level plasma, limited in features but adequate enough in many areas of performance. The drawback, though, is the ill-fitting 1024 × 768 native resolution, which creates a number of problems for picture sharpness.

LG 32LK330 HDTV Review

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:23:00 -0500

The LG 32LK330 ($399 MSRP) is LG’s entry-level LCD television. We’re pleased to see that the color performance is once again outstanding. Unfortunately, the overall performance was marred by resolution scaling issues and motion blurriness. It’s not a perfect TV, but it is among the better budget models we’ve seen.

Toshiba 32C110U HDTV Review

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:48:00 -0500

The Toshiba 32C110U is a budget, 720p television that’s best suited to a small bedroom or kitchen. It’s low on frills and leaves something to be desired, particularly a total lack of detail in the shadows.

Dynex DX-46L261A12 HDTV Review

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:21:00 -0500

The Dynex DX-46L261A12 is a budget TV from one of Best Buy’s house brands. It’s certainly not a high-end performer, but even for a budget buy it could have added more value.

LG 50PZ550 HDTV Review

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:03:00 -0500

JVC BlackCrystal JLE47BC3001 HDTV Review

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:11:00 -0500

We have tested and compared the BlackCrystal JLE47BC3001 against other models from this year. We liked what we saw, but some of the marketing ploys don’t match up with our testing

Samsung PN43D490 HDTV Review

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:13:00 -0500

The Samsung PN43D490 is an odd one, to be sure, as it doesn’t conform to any standard TV resolution. Everything has to be shrunk to fit the screen. Let us be the first to tell you, it doesn’t do the best job of it.

Toshiba 46SL412U HDTV Review

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:11:00 -0500

With good contrast and color performance, the Toshiba 46SL412U impresses for its price point, but it’s not perfect, as it has no internet connection and only limited external media options.

Sony Bravia XBR-46HX929 HDTV Review

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:14:00 -0500

For approximately $2,500, you should be getting a gem of a television out of the Sony Bravia XBR-46HX929. We’re not so sure about this one.