Samsung PS50P7 HD Plasma TV Review
February 23, 2008
Plasma and LCD are the two essential and the latest display technologies of televisions. These display technologies are equipped with the devices to get impressive video as well as audio. Samsung PS50P7 HD Plasma TV is a latest introduction from Samsung manufacturing company which offers 127 cm diagonal screen, HD ready compatibility, PIP, pixel production up to 1366 x 768, brightness up to 1300 cd/m2, NICAM stereo sound and on-screen display.
Features
1. The diagonal screen size of the product has been measured exactly as 127 cm.
2. High Definition compatibility of the device impresses the users.
3. Picture in Picture (PIP) option is helpful for the users to view multiple channels in a same screen.
4. The device allows users to set maximum brightness and contrast up to 1300 cd/m2 and 10000:1.
5. You can set optimum angle of vision at 175 degree to view images conveniently.
6. Two types of images format are 4:3 and 16:9.
7. Users can enjoy maximum 100 preset channels.
8. NICAM stereo sound will impress the viewers.
9. The device delivers the highest audio power output up to 15 watts each from 2 speakers.
10. Two scarts, USB, PictBridge port and multi-slot are featured for connectivity needs.
11. Operational power consumption of Samsung PS50P7 HD Plasma TV is measured as 360 watts.
Dimensions
• 1227 mm Length
• 340 mm Breadth
• 845 mm Width
• 42 Kg Weight
Other Essential Features
1. Starter (s) Audio
2. Starter (s) Video
3. Headphone jack
4. Teletext
5. Display menu on-screen display (OSD)
Panasonic TH-42PW5B Plasma TV Review
February 18, 2008
Panasonic TH-42PW5B Plasma TV is a recently launched plasma TV model in the UK. It looks stunning and offers impressive display and audio
functionalities. Users can view their favourite channels in this compact and stylish device. Plasma display technology has been integrated in this device for generating images on the screen. A smart screen has been made and embedded with the device to display pictures which is 42 inches in size.
Contrast ratio is the relation between height and width of the screen which has been measured as 3,000:1. It has the ability to support EDTV Ready technology. Resolution is a primary factor that ensures the quality of display. The display resolution of the device has been measured as 852 pixels horizontally and 480 pixels vertically. It can broadcast two support broadcast format namely 480p and 480i.
Panasonic TH-42PW5B Plasma TV has come to the market with 16:9 native aspect ratio and 4:3 interpolated aspect ratio. Latest advancement in the model is the existence of 3D digital comb filter. Pixel pitch of the device has been exactly measured as 1.08 mm and you can choose optimum brightness setting up to 650 cd/m2. There is a provision to adjust colour temperature as you wish in this television.
Supportive Features
1. Headphone jack
2. Stereo Audio
3. Audio Leveller
4. Sleep Timer
5. Remote handset
6. Dimensions – 61 (H) x 102 (W) x 8.9 (D) cm.
7. Weight – 29.46 Kg
Pioneer PDP4270XD Plasma TV
February 17, 2008
Pioneer PDP4270XD Plasma TV has come to hit the UK market by offering useful features like 42 inches screen, contrast ratio up to 3,000:1, HDTV ready,
display resolution up to 1024 X 768 pixels, HDCP support, ability to support different broadcast formats, built-in tuner, 3D digital comb filter, brightness up to 1100 cd/m2, 160 degree viewing angle, adjustable colour temperature and fixed audio output using 2 speakers.
Features and Specifications
1. Users can simply place the unit on a TV stand or a desktop as it has come with dimensions as 67.9 cm height, 104 cm width, 11.5 cm depth and 32.06 kilograms of weight.
2. You can watch your most liked movies or TV shows with the support of 42 inches screen.
3. The smart appliance has been launched with vital display features like:
• 16:9 Native Aspect Ratio
• 3D Comb Filter
• Resolution up to 1024 x 768 pixels
• Brightness up to 1100 cd/m2
• Contrast ratio up to 3000:1
• HDCP
• 160 degree Optimum Viewing Angle
• Adjustable colour temperature.
4. Users can enjoy some of the added advantages like parental control, sleep timer and remote handset in this plasma vision TV.
5. Viewers can view HDTV signals as this TV has been featured with HDTV ready technology.
6. Pioneer PDP4270XD Plasma TV can display pictures in certain formats like 720p, 480p and 480i.
7. The product has ability to support various broadcast formats like 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, 576p and 576i.
8. Embedded Tuners
• NTSC
• PAL
• SECAM
• DVB
9. Pioneer PDP4270XD Plasma TV has the compatibility to offer virtual surround audio with SAP stereo. It has used 2 smart speakers to provide high quality fixed audio.
10. The audio power outputs of the speakers have been estimated as 13 watts each.
11. It has been featured with rear input connectors namely 1 component, 1 HDMI, 2 RF, 1 RS-232C, 3 21-pin SCART and front input connectors like 1 S-Video, 1 composite and 1 audio.
12. Some of the available rear output connectors are 1 RCA audio, optical digital and RS-232C and a headphone jack.
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 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.
