The year is coming to a close and it’s time for the best and worst of 2008. We are going to start off with the top 10 LCD HDTVs
The top four places go to Samsung. This is no surprise and consistent with the ratings we found at other review sites like cNet.com. Samsung is a powerhouse when it comes to LCD HDTV. No matter if you are looking for a 32 inch, 52 inch or something in between, it is hard to go wrong with Samsung.
Sony also made a good showing with three HDTVs in the top ten. Panasonic was next with two and the list is rounded out with the Sharp Aquos LC32GP1U 32-Inch 1080p LCD Gaming HDTV.
Prices on the top 10 LCD HDTVs range from under $500 for the smaller sets to $2199 for the Samsung LNT4671F 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD TV. The highest-rating 52 inch HDTVs were the Sharp Aquos LC52D92U 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time andrich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 6 (A650) and Series 7 (A750) LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 6 and 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home. Series 7 takes networking and multimedia management to a whole new level. Consumers can easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side-mounted USB 2.0, turning their LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect their MP3 players for a dynamic audio experience.
For those who are ready for the clearest, brightest picture on the market today, Samsung presents the LN-T4671F. Full 1080p resolution is just the beginning: Samsung’s incredible Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology reduces motion blur for crisp, precise action. The color-saturated 46″ picture boasts a 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, displaying rich blacks and capturing subtle nuances. A fast 8ms response time ensures smooth, lifelike motion. SRS TruSurround XT™ sound from hidden side speakers is enhanced by the premium audio sound of 2.2 channel dome speakers. Enjoy connectivity with all your other digital devices, with 3 HDMI ports and a full complement of inputs. And the handy HDMI-CEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote.
A sleek design with hidden speakers keep Samsung’s Series 4 large flatpanel HDTVs one of the best 720p HD options around. Upgrades over last year’s models include a 6ms response rate that’s faster than many more expensive 1080p models for smooth motion even with fast-moving sports and action movies, and a higher dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1 (up from 8,000:1 last year) for deep blacks and crisp lines. Please note that this description applies to Series 4 models 32 inches or larger. Models 26 inches and smaller have slightly different specifications.
For those who are ready for the clearest, brightest picture on the market today, Samsung presents the LN-T4071F. Full 1080p resolution is just the beginning: Samsung’s incredible Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology reduces motion blur for crisp, precise action. The color-saturated 40″ picture boasts a 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, displaying rich blacks and capturing subtle nuances. A fast 8ms response time ensures smooth, lifelike motion. SRS TruSurround XT sound from hidden side speakers is enhanced by the premium audio sound of 2.2 channel dome speakers. Enjoy connectivity with all your other digital devices, with 3 HDMI ports and a full complement of inputs. And the handy HDMICEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote.
Sit back and enjoy an unprecedented level of depth, color and clarity with this 32″ Class (31.5″ diagonal) BRAVIA S-Series digital LCD HDTV. Beautifully styled and built to the highest standards, this television adds class to any room while its picture makes watching your favorite movies and TV programs even more enjoyable. With the BRAVIA Engine full digital video processor, you immediately notice improved color and sharper details, no matter what you’re watching. For uncompressed, all-digital audio and video integration, this HDTV features HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and PC connectivity that lets you seamlessly hook up compatible PCs and components to the large display. An innovative light sensor also monitors ambient light in the room and automatically adjusts screen brightness, making it much more comfortable for viewing.
The LX85 series includes three HDMI connections that enable multi product connectivity via the Viera link connection. Viera LinK HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control. One review gave this model a 10 out of 10 for video, audio, and overall. Another review wrote, “This is a great set, the color and the picture quality are fantastic,and it looks great from different angles,something I noticed some other sets did not do as well.”
The BRAVIA W-Series is Sony’s entry-point line of 120Hz HDTVs. Fast moving sports and action scenes beg for smooth motion virtually free of visual artifacts and that’s just what BRAVIA W-Series HDTVs deliver with Sony’s exclusive Motionflow 120Hz technology. The W-Series doesn’t have the 10-bit processor, x.v Color, or DLNA compliance of the Z- and XBR-Series HDTVs or the iconic “floating-glass” design of the XBRs, beneath their sleek, piano gloss black exterior lies a host of Sony video enhancement functions delivering world-famous Sony picture quality to go along with excellent motion enhancement.
Sony’s BRAVIA W series Full HD 1080p televisions take performance to the next level with advanced HDMI v1.3 features such as x.v.Color which greatly broadens the color space input capabilities to include 1.8 times as many natural colors as existing HDTV signals. In addition, Deep Color input capability works with the 10-bit processor and panel to deliver 64 times the level of color expression versus current 8-bit systems. Wrap all of this up with an elegant a new brushed metal picture frame design and there’s nothing like W-Series HDTV’s.
Widescreen VIERA LCD 720p HDTV with Game ModeBuilt-In SD Card Slot / GalleryPlayer Ready to View178 Wide Viewing AngleIntelligent Scene Controller3 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link HDAVI Control. One reviewer wrote, “I spent two months shopping for a new HDTV. Checked out all the top ones. Decided on a Samsung, then saw the new Panasonic 26LX85. It blew me away with the picture and features. Went back three times to different sellers, and it always caught my eye. Just received it two days ago. Absolutely made the right decision.”
The 32″ AQUOS LC32GP1U is a dream come true for game players. This is the first LCD-TV designed from the ground up to be optimized for today’s state-of-the-art video games. The newly developed Vyper Drive game mode eliminates any perceptible lag between the video game and the TV. Side mounted terminals provide easy connections to games. A custom remote control includes an innovative “Game” button that quickly jumps into Vyper Drive and activates the side terminals. Six 1080p-compatible Terminals (3 HDMI, 2 component, 1 DVI-I) ensure the images from your new game console’s 1080p outputs will be as clear as possible. Finally, the LC32GP1U incredible 6ms response time and 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, combined with Full HD 1080p resolution, provide the best picture quality money can Buy.
