LG 50PB65 Plasma TV Review
February 16, 2008
LG is a leading manufacturer in the UK market that makes all kinds of electronic products. Everyone thinks that plasma is an out-dated display technology. But it has been preferred by many people as it offers stunning results on the screen. LG 50PB65 Plasma TV is a latest arrival to the market which offers useful display and audio features.
Manufacturer has uniquely designed a screen which is 50 inches in size. With the help of plasma display technology LG 50PB65 Plasma TV delivers impressive pictures with eye catchy colours. As the unit has come with HDTV compatibility users can view HD channels by receiving high definition signals. The remarkable feature of the unit is HD ready which allows the unit to broadcast display using 720p or 1080i format. A digital TV tuner has been embedded with the device.
Widescreen format has been measured as 4:3. It has the capability to generate images on the screen just by single pass, as it has been featured with progressive scan. Pixel production has been measured as 1366 x 768 horizontally and vertically. Highest brightness setting and contrast ratio has been measured as 1500 cd/m2 and 15000:1. The unit demands only 1.0 ms response time. You can view images with the help of supportive display formats like:
• 480i
• 480p
• 720p
• 1080i
• 1080p
Other Benefits of LG 50PB65 Plasma TV
1. NTSC playback
2. Zoom
3. Stereo Audio
4. Surround Max
Realistic audio can be enjoyed using dual speakers which can offer 10 watts audio power each. The following are list of connectors availed with the device:
• Three-jack (RCA/Phono) component video connection
• High Definition Media Interface
• 2 SCART connectors
• VGA (HD-15) Input
• S-Video Input
• Phono output
Measurements
• 89 cm Height
• 136 cm Width
• 37 cm Depth
• 48 Kg Weight
Samsung PS-42Q97HD Plasma TV
January 19, 2008
Plasma TVs can make viewing a pleasure while the sound resonance is excellent. Requiring a little space and high picture quality guaranteed, they create life like pictures and, let it be for entertainment or information, the satisfaction is guaranteed. Samsung PS-42Q97HD Plasma TV, the elite addition to the plasma TV family ensure everything one expects from this while the company has been leaders in the electronic industry for decades.
This 42” plasma TV is Digital Television Certification with ready HD and Video interface with component, composite, HDMI, S-video, SCART and PC interface with VGA-HD-15. With quality standards surpassing the other plasma range available today, the dimensions with stand are (W) 106 cm x (D) 31.6 cm x (H) 75.9 cm. Weighing 33 kilograms, the 42” wide screen PDP technology Plasma TV has resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
The display format is 720P and image aspect ratio is 16:9, dynamic contrast ratio is 15000:1 and brightness 1500 cd/m2. Every care has been taken into account to provide the best for the economic price, and the enhanced pictures and sound quality are par excellence. Progressive scanning with double lining and widescreen modes are in conventional 4:3, Auto wide, Zoom, Zoom 16:9 and viewing angle is 175 degrees.
Samsung PS-42Q97HD Plasma TV has NICAM and A2 stereo reception system, and Picture In picture multi-channel preview along with TV tuner and HD ready features. V-sync rate at maximum Resolution is 60 Hz, maximum V-Sync Rate is 75 Hz, and maximum H-sync Rate is 60 KHz. Features like on/off timer, video noise reduction, and parental control, on-screen menu, Digital Natural Image engine and DVD are of high quality.
Input video formats are 480p, 720 p, 1080i, 480 i, 576i and 576 p. Supported Computer resolutions are 1024 x 768 (XGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 640 x 350 and 720 x 400 pixels. With teletext memory of 1000 pages, parental channel lock and NTSC playback on PAL TV, the infrared universal remote control of Samsung TM86 model enables the supported devices of satellite or cable, TV and VCR, and DVD to be relayed perfectly.
The sound output mode is stereo with built-in surround mode and SRS TruSurround XT mode, gives customers utmost satisfaction. Audio controls are via sound mode, equaliser and balance with 5-band equaliser and 2 included speakers, which require a total output power of 20 watts only. The auto volume adjustment and balance control with built-in tabletop stands of swivel feature and flat panel interface of 600 x 400 mm, the voltage required for the internal power device is AC 230 v or 50/60 HZ, and the power consumption for stand by or sleep mode is 1 Watt.
Pioneer PDP-427XA 42 inch Plasma TV
January 14, 2008
Manufacturers have been making televisions with distinct display technologies and also in different sizes. Some support plasma technology while some
support Liquid Crystal technology. Some models are large in size while some are compact and stylish. The choice is given to the users to select an optimum model to satisfy their expectations.
Pioneer PDP-427XA 42 inch Plasma TV comes with embedded advantages like 42” screen, HD ready technology, VGA PC Interface, 720p display format, 3000:1 image contrast ratio, 1100 Cd/m2 brightness, progressive scan, colour temperature control, teletext, built-in surround mode, 2 speakers and compact design.
Features in Detail
• You can watch impressive and colourful pictures within the 42 inches screen using plasma display technology.
• Made with Pioneer 7th Generation technology, this TV supports resolution up to 1024 x 768 pixels and supports 720p display format.
• Enjoy optimum aspect ratio up to 16:9 and image contrast ratio up to 3000:1.
• You can view bright display with the maximum brightness setting up to 1100 Cd/m2.
• Manufacturer has made the Pioneer PDP-427XA 42in Plasma TV with the stuff to support HD Ready digital technology.
• There are 4 video interfaces and PC interface availed with the device namely:
1. Component
2. Composite
3. HDMI
4. S-Video
5. SCART
6. VGA HD-15 PC Interface
• The stylish entertainer demands 287 watts power for effective operations.
• You can also enjoy stunning audio output with the support of the 2 integrated speakers with a maximum output power up to 26 watts.
• You can connect distinct devices like:
1. DVR
2. TV
3. VCR
4. Satellite TV system
5. DVD player
• Pioneer PDP-427XA 42in Plasma TV can run by utilising 0.3 watts power in stand by mode.
• Pioneer introduces the compact unit using dimensions like 104 x 11.5 x 67.9 cm as W x D x H.
• Installation will not be tough as it weighs just 29.6 kilo grams.
• Available video features are:
1. Teletext with 2100 pages memory
2. NTSC Playback
3. Remote handset with Infrared
• Two TV analogue tuners featured in the device are PAL and SECAM.
• Various Multi-channel Previews are:
1. Picture-and-picture (PAP)
2. Picture-in-picture (PIP)
3. Picture-and-text
Other Useful Supportive Features
1. Progressive Scan
2. 3D-Y/C digital comb filter
3. Colour temperature control
4. Video noise reduction
5. On-screen menu
6. Energy Save
7. Colour Transient Improvement (CTI)
8. ISF Calibration Ready
9. PUREBLACK Crystal Layer
10. i-CLEAR Drive
11. Active DRE (Dynamic Range Expander)
12. Dynamic HD converter
Philips BDS4231R Plasma TV
December 15, 2007
Television is considered as a cheap and best source for entertainment. Philips, a leading manufacturing company introduces Philips BDS4231R Plasma TV in the UK market. You can get various benefits by using the product like 42” wide screen, stunning visual with the DTV resolutions, DVI PC interface, 14 watts audio power output, Virtual Dolby Surround sound effects, stereo audio, built-in speakers, plasma display technology etc.
1. SCREEN PROPERTIES
• Screen Size – Manufacturer has featured a screen which is 42” in size.
• Resolutions- It has come with the stuff to offer distinct DTV resolutions like:
• 480p
• 720p
• 1080i
• 480i
• 576i
• 576p
• Brightness and Contrast – It is simple to control the brightness of images displayed on the screen up to 1500 cd/m2 and contrast ratio up to 1000:1.
• Aspect Ratio – Philips BDS4231R Plasma TV has come with 16:9 aspect ratio which enhances the quality of the display.
• Pixel Pitch – Enjoy the maximum pixel pitch ability up to 1.08 x 1.08 mm.
• Sync Rate – The maximum sync rate is measured separately as 91 KHz horizontally and 85 Hz vertically.
• Viewing Angle – Anyone can view the screen conveniently in 160 degrees viewing angle while watching the Philips Plasma TV.
• Widescreen Modes – Manufacturer allows you choose an appropriate widescreen mode from the following list:
1. Zoom 14:9
2. Zoom 16:9
3. Subtitle Zoom
4. Super Zoom
5. Wide Screen
6. Conventional 4:3
2. SOUND PROPERTIES
• Philips offer maximum audio output up to 14 watts.
• Two high quality speakers have been embedded with the unit.
• You can enjoy distinct sound effects like smart sound and Virtual Dolby Surround.
• You can make use of “stereo sound” mode.
• Distinct controls of audio:
1. Sound mode
2. Equalizer
3. Balance
3. POWER UTILISATION
• Operational Power Requirement – 195 Watts
• Power Supply – Internal source
• Voltage Needed – up to 230 volts
4. PROPERTIES OF DIMENSIONS
• 66 cm height
• 108 cm width
• 42 kilo grams weight
5. OTHER FEATURES
• Remote Handset to support DVD
• Video noise reduction
• On-screen menu
• Active control
• Pixel Plus
• 3:2 pull down compensation
• 2:2 pull down compensation
• Contrast Plus
• Smart Picture Control
• Teletext
• NTSC Playback
• PIP
• Nicam Stereo Reception System
• Smart Sound Control
Philips 42PF5421 Plasma TV
December 12, 2007
Philips 42PF5421 Plasma TV a HD-Ready product in which the viewer can view sharp, flicker-free and clear images. It supports high image resolution and is HDTV compatible TV.
• Philips plasma television is provided with plasma screen. It is diagonally measured to 42 inches.
• Screen of the product is provided with wide-screen which offers a screen format of 4: 3. The relation between the width and the height of the TV screen are termed as screen format or aspect ratio.
• The maximum resolution offered here is up to 1366 pixels in the horizontal side of the screen and the vertical side of the screen offers a resolution of 786 pixels.
• It provides a dynamic contrast ratio of 700: 1, which determines the quality of the image displayed on the screen.
• Brightness can adjusted up to 550 candela per metre square. Its pixel response time is up to 8.0 milliseconds.
• The horizontal and vertical viewing angle is 176 degrees.
• Philips 42PF5421 Plasma TV is an HDTV compatible device which enables the equipment to receive a HD signal like 720p or 1080i and display it.
• HD-Ready feature of this home entertainer can broadcast at least 720p or 1080i signals through any of the TV inputs.
• TV has a “Progressive Scan” feature which enables the television to generate image in a single pass.
• This home entertainer is capable of supporting the listed broadcast formats such as:
• 480i
• 480p
• 576i
• 576p
• 720p
• 1080i
• It comes with NTSC playbacks.
• DNR or “Digital Noise Reduction” is a feature in which it can divide an image in to 300,000 tiny monitor units. By contrasting the difference of two successive images incessantly, the system identifies and eliminates the noise.
• Zoom feature is provided in this equipment, which enables you to magnify the image on the screen.
• Stereo mode sound is supported in this home entertainer which comes with two loud-speakers.
• These loud-speakers can offer the total audio output power up to 30 watts.
• Sleep timer enable the equipment to switch off automatically.
• Connections provided in Philips 42PF5421 Plasma TV are:
• 2 x HDMI (High Definition Media Interface)
• 2 x Scart
• 1 x S-Video
• 1 x Phono output
• Its optimum weight is 27.0 kilo grams. Its simple dimensions are given as 820 mm x 45 mm x 280 mm.
