Philips 42 PF 5421 Plasma TV Review
November 3, 2007
Philips has proudly introduced a new television which has equipped with plasma technology. Philips 42 PF 5421 Plasma TV is designed innovatively. Impressive innovation has made the exterior more attractive. The device has come with various useful display features like 42 inches screen, HDTV compatibility, progressive scan, NTSC playback etc. It also certain essential audio features like digital noise reduction, stereo sound etc.
Summary of Benefits
• Enjoy large images on your 42 inches screen. If you are expecting a high quality broadcasting system, then never wait to buy this unit.
• You will be impressed by digital broadcasting of channels with HDTV compatibility. This feature is essential for displaying high definition signals on the television screen.
• Philips 42 PF 5421 Plasma TV is obtained “HD ready” license for broadcasting HD signals like 720p or 1080i.
Actual screen format of the unit is 4:3 and this ratio tells the relationship between the width and height of the display. When you progressive scan facility in your TV, your screen will procure images on the screen just by single pass like your PC. Get the advantage of progressive scan feature in this unit. The screen is designed with the stuff to support various picture formats like:
• 480i
• 480p
• 576i
• 576p
• 720p
• 1080i
Viewers can set NTSC playback. You will not be irritated by hearing noise while playing music on the device as the product is blessed with a feature called ‘digital noise reduction’. This feature makes you to enjoy noiseless music. Tune even 2 channels in same screen by using PIP option. Zooming can also be done by zoom option.
Speakers are attached inside the unit to offer high quality stereo sound. Philips 42 PF 5421 Plasma TV has the potential to support virtual Dolby surround system. The speakers are made in such a way to produce audio output up to 15 watts each. Check the highest ratio of contrast offered by the manufacturer. Philips offers a maximum of 700:1 as contrast ratio for this unique model. Pixels are the determinants of high resolution. If pixels are more, then the resolution will automatically be high. You can expect a maximum resolution up to 1366 x 768 pixels in the display. Highest brightness level is 550 cd/m2.
The response time of the TV is measured as 8.0 milliseconds. The horizontal and vertical viewing angle of the device has measured as 176 degrees. Enjoy a new interface called ‘HDMI’ to connect digital audio with video. The presence of 2 Scart connectors will be helpful for you to connect too different audio and visual equipment physically. It is easy to enjoy super video display with the help of ‘S-Video’ input. Philips 42 PF 5421 Plasma TV has phono output. Use sleep timer option to set time to power off automatically. The cute unit weighs just 27 kilo grams. The smart dimensions of the television are 820 mm as width, 450 mm as height and 280 mm as depth.
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV Review
July 28, 2007
Overview
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV comes after the previous version of PDP-5060 in PDP-70HD series. These 50” plasma TVs, despite for their a bit high price tags, offer excellent black levels, superior over-all picture quality and numerous connections. Colour reproduction is the area in which the latest version of PDP-70HD series seems to outperform the previous version.
The outward features like design, black frame and a slender remote control are quite appealing. This 720p screen shows all kinds of video materials with amazing sharpness and clarity while its in-built Picture-in-Picture feature and 3:2 pull down are some of the convenient features one can really enjoy. Connections that are available with this TV offer numerous options to the viewers to enjoy HDTV, DVD and standard video materials from home videos or computer.
Display features:
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV has a native resolution of 1365 x 768 pixels and can show all kinds of video signals in 16:9 aspect mode with great crispness, clarity and sharpness. Its colour reproduction is really outstanding as it could be seen from the colour accuracy and excellent colour saturation and colour gradations in the picture.
One of the outstanding qualities of the picture which really impress us is the ability of this TV to achieve superb black levels. Its viewing angles are 160 degrees, quite sufficient for such larger plasma screens, as you need to sit far away from the screen.
Picture-in-Picture or split screen offers two simultaneous images on the screen. Another convenient feature is the 3:2 pull down which is included in the advanced menu. You may also use various colour temperature settings and different picture modes to enhance the picture.
Performance-wise this TV impresses us by its capacity to show deeper black levels, colour accuracy, superb colour saturation and more-detailed, sharp pictures. We really liked the way the pull down menu and PIP feature work in this TV and we really enjoyed viewing DVD and HDTV broadcast which were so clear, vivid and sharp.
Audio Quality
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV features two powerful speakers with an out put of 26 Watt. To produce various sound effects, this TV uses SRS Trusurround sound system.
Connectivity options
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV can accept numerous video formats and scale them to fit them on its screen. The inputs and sockets are available on rear and side panels. There are two HDMI ports, two S-video inputs and four composite AV inputs. In addition, you can connect this plasma TV with your PC using VGA PC input. You also have an USB port to connect USB devices with this plasma TV.
Key Specifications
- 50” Screen size
- Native resolution 1365 x 768 pixels
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- Viewing angle 160 degrees
- Integrated NTSC tuner
- Picture-in-Picture
- Two HDMI inputs
- Three component inputs
- Four composite AV inputs
- Two S-video inputs
- Two AV inputs
- One VGA PC input
- Two speakers with 26 Watts output
- SRS WOW TruBass sound system
Bottomline
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV is an excellent choice if you prefer a larger Plasma screen with superior picture quality, convenient features and a plenty of connections. Although Pioneer 50” inch Plasma TV series tend to be more expensive, they do not fail to deliver what they promise. This TV is certainly one among them. In final tally, the high price tag of this plasma TV does not attract as much our attention as the excellent features of this Plasma TV.
Samsung PS42C91HD Plasma TV Review
July 18, 2007
Samsung PS42C91HD is a 42” plasma TV which produces crisp, bright images using the Ultra FilterBright technology. This feature takes away the extra external light as well as enhances the internal brightness simultaneously. This enables your TV to remove reflection that is quite common in bright rooms. Ultimately you get clear, crisp and sharp pictures over the screen. This unit comes with movie mode that recreates movie-like viewing experience by setting a colour temperature of 6500K which is ideal for viewing movies on a flat panel. For installing this unit, you get both regular swivel stand and an optional auto wall mount.
Main Features:
- Native Resolution 1024×768 pixels
- Brightness 1500 cd/m2
- Contrast ratio up to 15,000:1
- 18 bit video processor to produce true-to-life colours
- Ultra FilterBright anti-reflection filter
- Powerful anti-burn-in technology
- DNIe Technology
- NTSC/ATSC tuners to view HDTV sources
- Picture-in-Picture tuner
- Viewing angles 175 degrees
- 2 HDMI interfaces
- 3 component video inputs
- One PC input
- One S-Video input
- 2-way Speaker system with 10-watts output
- SRS TruSurround sound system
Samusung PS42C91HD plasma TV synthesizes many innovative technologies. For instance, the digital natural image engine (DNIe) and 18-bit video processor ensure the pictures show great black levels and the complete elimination noise while producing white on the screen. In addition the 18-bit video processor produces colours with superb gradation so the pictures look natural and breathtakingly beautiful
This unit comes with a contrast ratio of 15000:1 and the pictures show some true black levels which enable us to view dark scenes in DVD movies with so much clarity and extra details. Other specs like viewing angles and brightness are too impressive, especially a wider viewing angle of 175 degrees makes this TV suitable even in large rooms, where off axis viewing is much more essential.
Samsung PS42C91HD plasma TV does not lack in connectivity options that helps to connect this unit with both HDTV devices as well as non-HDTV video sources. There are two HDMI interfaces using which you can enjoy viewing DVD or such HDTV materials. To access standard home videos, this TV offers NTSC/ATSC tuners
In addition, you get two component inputs, a S-Video input and a PC input for accessing PC sources.
JVC PD-50X795 Plasma TV Review
July 9, 2007
JVC PD-50X795 Plasma TV is a HD plasma TV which has come with a lot of impressive features and outstanding specs. The Digital Image Scaling Technology (D.I.S.T) enhances the pictures of different resolution to match high quality High Definition output. Another innovative feature - High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) allows this TV to accept various digital video sources like DVD ,DTV and other home videos. This HDTV-enabled Plasma TV can be placed on a good-looking table top stand which is supplied along with, when you buy. You have also got options of either choosing floor stand or an adjustable wall bracket.
When you examine its design features, you cannot help marveled by the glossy screen surrounded by black frame. Suitably, the 4-way Speaker System which consists of 2 angular cone and 2 bass speakers are placed on the bottom of the screen. The design of the remote has a special word to mention.. The buttons are indeed smooth to operate and you can find a number of options for fine-tuning this TV, but you need to go through the manual pdf provided by JVC.
- 50� wide screen
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- Native resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
- Brightness: 430cd/m2
- Digital Image Scaling Technology (DIST) to upgrade resolution of image
- One HDMI input
- PC Input
- 3 SCART sockets
- One S-video input and an AV input
- AP (Picture and Picture) feature
- 4 way Speaker System
The specs of this wide-screen Plasma TV are impressive. The native resolution of the screen is 1024 x 768 pixels. The Digital Image Scaling Technology (D.I.S.T) enhances the pictures you receive from sources by scaling up their pixels using its unique technology. So, the images look much sharper, more detailed and impressive. This JVC plasma TV excels in colour reproduction. Its Super DigiPure, a 32 bit video processor produces pictures of excellent colour saturation and black levels. Since the contrast ration of this TV is 3000:1 and brightness setting of 430cd/m2, the pictures have an exceptional depth and clarity even when darker scenes are displayed. The input options that this TV offers are quite heartening. There is a HDMI interface for accessing uncompressed digital video sources from DVD, DTV and HDTV channels. There are three SCART sockets, one S-video slot, one AV slot and a PC input in this TV.
Audio features of this TV are on par with some of the high end Plasma TVs available in the market. Certainly, the credit goes to BBE Sound system and two bass speakers. JVC PD-50X795 plasma TV also features Picture in Picture which enables you to see more than a source on the screen.
Pioneer PDP-508XD Plasma TV Review
June 30, 2007
Pioneer PDP-508XD Plasma TV integrates two vital features of a high end Plasma TV - new plasma screen design with innovative technologies like PUREBLACK Panel 2 and Direct Colour Filter 2. The Kuro screen of this TV delivers the best picture quality that we have ever viewed in recent times. The pictures show improved brightness and contrast, image accuracy and deeper black levels. This TV also incorporates various Picture-in-Picture modes and enhanced presets to provide you the optimum performance. Although Plasma TV is not a 1080p TV, it can accept full HDTV resolution. The picture quality is excellent both when you view pure HDTV video materials like Blu-ray discs and HDTV broadcasts.
- 50 inch wide screen
- 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Native resolution 1,365 x 768
- Brightness 1.100 cd/m2
- Contrast Ratio 16,000 : 1
- Viewing angle of 160 degrees
- 10-bit Digital Video Processing
- Three Color Temperature Adjustment settings
- Four Noise Reduction Settings
- Three HDMI interfaces
- One Component input
- One S-Video input
- Three SCARTS
- One USB port
- One PC input
- 2-Way Stereo Speakers with 13 Watt Stereo Amplifier
- SRS TruBass Surround Sound Audio system
As we have mentioned earlier, the native resolution of this plasma TV is slightly inferior to full 1080p resolution. But, it does not turn out to be a drawback as you can comfortably watch true HD materials like a movie on Blue-ray Disc or HDTV of 720p and above. The image scaler which comes with this plasma TV adds additional pixels and improve the general picture quality when the sources don’t meet the HDTV standard. The picture quality is spectacular with dazzling colours and stunning sharpness
Pioneer PDP-508XD Plasma TV produces colours that are so crisp and natural to viewers. Millions of true-to-life colours captivate the viewer with its brilliance and excellent colour gradation. The Kuro screen, as termed by Pioneer shows remarkably deeper black levels and Pioneer boasts its screen shows 80% deeper shades. Its Pure Color Filter enhances contrast, color and reduction in light reflection on screen. Deeper black levels is another impressive feature of this Plasma and the Crystal Emissive Layer technology and 16,000 : 1 contrast ratio produce this magic and we are stunned by the excellent details shown in dark pictures. When you make proper adjustments of the colour adjustments, you get the finest colour quality which recreates the world before your eyes.
Suitable viewing angles is another vital spec of a flat panel TV and this unit has a decent wide viewing angle (more than 160) and ensures that pictures don’t suffer from color shift or picture distortion. The programmed pictures modes and colour temperature settings enable you to tweak this unit depending on the source material and environment. You also have the noise reduction settings that help you to reduce noise level when brighter pictures are displayed on the screen.
The input and output sockets are available both on rear and side panels. There are three HDMI inputs which you can use to connect any HDTV source like Blu-ray disc or TV channels. Together, you have a plenty of input options to view any home video with resolution ranging between 480 p and 1080p. The three scarts, one component video input, a composite input and a PC input enable you to access numerous video formats. In addition, there is a USB port which helps you to view digital photos stored in camcorders or digital cameras.
