Saturday, November 8, 2008

What Goes Into Buying the Right LCD TV?

The increasing pace of development in the field of technology has made almost everything compact and compatible for the users. Particularly the electronic devices are improving faster than the requirements of the people.

Every one wants comfort and satisfaction and a good return on their investment in the bargain. The product manufacturers are also competing to give their best so as to make their product acceptable and hence, every time some new product hit the market with some improved technology.

LCD TVs are the revolution in the direction of television technology. The sophisticated technology involved in LCD TV help liquid crystal displays. The advantage of the LCD TV lies in its low power consumption and making it into almost any shape. This is the first choice for people who prefer watching movies in large screens.

The LCD TV with its light weight can be placed anywhere with a stand. The crystal clear images of the device are excellent to give you new dimension to your viewing experience. The impressive features of high resolution make gaming more interesting. The flat panel televisions with bright and attractive pictures and remarkable sound quality are compatible with the HDTV programming.

These days, the price of the LCD TV has dropped. They are gaining popularity for their larger size, better picture, soothing sound, style and light weight. Today, there are larger numbers of brands available to choose from such as Sony, Samsung, Sharp and Panasonic. However, exceptional image resolution is common to LCD TV of all brands. But while purchasing the LCD TV, there are certain factors that need to be considered carefully to get the best out of your expense.

First of all you need to check the size of the room where you are going to place your new LCD TV. Watching television is a great fun and perfect way to relax in this age. But the rules of watching television include maintaining certain distance from the monitor depending upon its size. Here the size of the monitor matters a lot.

If you are purchasing LCD TV with a larger monitor you need to keep greater distance and for that you need a room with larger space. So your selection of the size of the monitor should be according to the size of the room.

Each frame of images should be refreshed onto the screen. If the refresh time is slow the LCD TV will display poor image quality though it depends on what you are watching. Sometimes it may happen that you can find good pictures during watching movies but not while playing video games. If you are getting fastest response time with a decent price you can go for it.

There are many models of LCD TV in the market that allow connection to computer but lack a DVI connection. If you are connecting your LCD TV to the computer you need to check if the DVI connection is available with it.

Sony KDL-40XBR2 are the most popular LCD TV among all brands. Apart from that Sharp LC-32D44 and Samsung LN-S3251D are also better performing LCD TVs. Do not go for the cheap brands. The better brand names will provide you with high quality hardware. The best way is to browse through the websites where you will find several models with varied features at your display. Check best quality LCD TVs and compare their prices before taking any decision.

An LCD TV is not something that you replace frequently. You must be thinking of a long-term use while purchasing this for your home. Hence, you need to choose the right one. Television is the most popular gadget of fun and enjoyment. The new-age gadgets like LCD TVs are developed with advanced technology for high-end performance. Playing videogames and watching TV are more interesting than it was ever.

Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for Polomercantil

The Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 1080p Plasma HDTV sports a 42-inch plasma screen with 1080p resolution for a crystal clear viewing experience. It will feel right at home as the centerpiece of a home theater setup.

An Understated Beauty
The TH-42PZ700U does not look like it's trying too hard. Instead, it lets the big screen speak for itself. The glass is surrounded by a thick glossy black bezel on all sides, with a door on the bottom to keep controls out of sight. Another hatch hides a slot for SD memory cards. Speakers--matching in color and barely noticeable--are set on both sides of the display. The understated look would be an elegant addition to any decor.



The understated elegant looks of this Panasonic HDTV will fit in with any decor. View larger.


The TH-42PZ700U has connections for all your home theater components. View larger.
Outstanding Performance
The TH-42PZ700U is 1080p, meaning it has a full 1920 x 1080 resolution, the highest HD resolution available for the clearest and sharpest picture. Because of its plasma display, the black levels are deep and the uniformity of brightness is superb. The unit has 4096 shades of gradation and has up to a 5000:1 contrast ratio. Video noise reduction circuitry and a digital comb filter make sure the picture on screen is always optimal. The TH-42PZ700U will upconvert any signal you feed it and display it at 1080p.

Connections
On the back, the TH-42PZ700U features two HDMI inputs, two component inputs, two composite inputs, and two S-Video inputs. Hidden beneath panels in front is another composite and S-Video input, a component video input, and a slot for SD cards. Insert an SD card filled with photos and you can watch a slide show with the built-in Photo Viewer software.

TV as an Art Gallery
The TH-42PZ700U includes GalleryPlayer software you can use to display high-definition art and photography on your TV. A free collection of images is included so your television can display art even when it's not on.

One-Touch Convenience
When you use the Panasonic EZ-Sync technology to connect to other compatible EZ-Sync devices via the HDMI connector, you get one-touch control over all your home theater components. For example, with one touch of a button, you can turn on the DVD player, turn on the receiver, and set the DVD player as the source while also adjusting the sound level, turn on the TV--which will accept the input signal--and play the DVD. Instead of fumbling to find all the right buttons, you can watch your movies without wondering how to set everything up.

The TH-42PZ700U is backed by a 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor.

What's in the Box
TH-42PZ700U plasma HDTV, remote control (with batteries), AC cord, pedestal, two cable clamper, and antenna adapter.

Customer Review: Worked well until it died...
I had this TV for 1 year 1 month and now it will not turn on. It had very good reviews and I got a killer deal on it but now it doesn't work. I woke up this morning and hit the power only to have it flash 7 times at me. By doing an internet search for "panasonic power light flash" you can find that 7 flashes mean that internal boards need to be replaced. The manufacturer warranty is only 1 year so I find it convenient that this happened on month outside the warranty. If you buy this TV I hope you also buy the extended warranty that some places offer.
Customer Review: Perfect Fit
Love the picture quality. 42" is a bit unusual size and worked for me. I have somewhat complex connections besides Cable with DVR I have my iPod, DVD recorder, even a VCR! No problem. Ipod sounds great coming through the speakers.


Panasonic Plasma TV 65 inch

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