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52-inch LCD TVs For The Price Of 40-inch LCD TVs Coming Soon

by LCD TV Lover on Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:57 am

By the fall of 2008, consumers can expect to buy 52-inch LCD TV sets at the current price of 40-inch LCD TVs, based on industry trends and price projections.

According to the market researcher DisplaySearch, the price of 52-inch LCD TVs will fall to $2,300 by the third quarter of 2008.

Home appliance makers have targetted 52-inch LCD TV as the major item for the flat-panel TV market for the next year and they are competing to get their share of the market.

Samsung this year sold around 790,000 52-inch LCD TVs, but expects the sales to grow to 1.95 million units next year aided by new products based on 120Hz technology and equipped with LED backlights.

LG Electronics has added wireless transmission and PC connectivity features to its lineup of 52-inch LCD TVs

Samsung's LE52F96BD's 52-inch LCD TVs is a leading example of the category. It uses Samsung's Digital Natural Image engine to improve colour saturations/tones and fine detailing, as well as providing further boosts to black levels and motion control.

The most interesting capability of the TV though is LED backlighting using an array of LED backlights, which are all individually controllable.

The advantages of this approach are much deeper black levels and a jaw-dropping contrast ratio of 500,000:1.

With HD DVDs dark scenes like the opening shots of Ocean's Thirteen on Blu-ray look spectacular and dynamic because the range between the screen's peak whites and deepest blacks is huge and because the darkness contains more subtle detailing helping the picture look more full of depth.

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High-Definition LCD & Plasma TVs

by LCD TV Lover on Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:16 am

Consumers will be getting more TV for their money this holiday season.

In the December issue of Consumer Reports, which covers HDTVs in all price ranges and sizes, it indicates TV prices are expected to be about 30 percent lower on average than during the 2006 holiday season.

Prices for some TV types and screen sizes will drop further - CR says that plasma TV prices will shrink the most and 720p 42-inch models are expected to fall below $1,000 by the end of 2007. Also, some 50-inch models will be selling for less than $1,500 by then.

In Consumer Reports tests, the quality of flat-panel TVs has continued to improve.

What features matter the most according to CR?:
1. Picture quality is a critical attribute, incl. resolution.
2. Screen size.
3. Reliability.

How do you match size and features to your budget?

Pricepoint - $1,000 or Less:
Mostly 32-inch and 37-inch LCD TVs with 720p resolution. These sets are perfect for bedrooms, or offices, but are a bit small for the main TV in a typical living room.

Some of CR's Quick Picks for excellent picture quality are:
- Panasonic TC-32LX700, $950
- Samsung LN-T3242H, $900
- Toshiba Regza 32HL67, $900.

Pricepoint - $1,000 to $1,500:
A major-brand 720p LCD set with a 40- or 42-inch screen is a fine choice for most homes.

CR's Quick Pick LCD TVs for excellent picture quality at their price:
- 40-inch Sony Bravia KDL-40S3000, $1,500,
- 42-inch Toshiba Regza 42HL67, $1,150 (a CR Best Buy)

Top-quality plasma TVs;
- 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PX77U, $1,200 (great picture quality at a low price)

Pricepoint - $1,500 to $2,000:
Here you will find the best selection of TVs. LCDs come in 720p and 1080p models and screen sizes from 40- to 47-inches.

CR's LCD TV Quick Picks:
- Sony Bravia KDL 40S3000, $1,500, is a great 720p set
- For a 1080p LCD, the Samsung LN-T4061F, $1,700 is a good choice.

CR's Plasma TV Quick Picks:
- Panasonic 42-inch TH-42PZ700U, $1,900, a 1080p model
- Panasonic 50-inch TH-50PX75U, $1,700, a 720p model (Also a CR Best Buy).

Pricepoint - $2,000 to $2,500:
This is a hot zone for 46- and 47-inch 1080p LCD sets from major brands and 52-inch 1080p sets from secondary brands.

CR's LCD TV Quick Pick:
- 46-inch Samsung LN-T4661F, $2,500 with excellent picture quality.

CR's Plasma TV Quick Pick:
- Vizio's 60-inch 720p plasma
- Maximvs VM60PHDTV10A, $2,500

Or Mitsubishi's 65-inch rear-projection WD-65734, $2,400, which has a fine picture quality.

Pricepoint - $2,500 and Up:
You will find 52-inch 1080p LCD sets from major brands and 46- and 47-inch TVs in high-end series, such as the Sony XBR line and Toshiba's Cinema Series in this price bracket.

CR's Quick Picks:
With a budget of about $3,000 consider a top-rated 1080p LCD TV from a major brand.
- 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL-46W3000, $3,000 (excellent picture quality on all types of content).
- For about the same amount of money, buy a larger 1080p plasma TV, like the 50-inch 1080p Panasonic TH-50PZ700U, $2,900, also a top-rated model.

The December issue includes Consumer Reports' first-ever report on TV reliability indicates that flat-panel LCD and plasma TVs have been highly reliable and require few repairs during the first three years of use.

Both LCD and plasma TVs are overall very reliable. Rear projection sets are more repair-prone, but are still often trouble-free for their first few years and needed repairs are often covered by the standard warranty

Ths means consumers should 'say no,' to extended warranties. An extended warranty for a TV ranges from $200 to $400 because it is a poor investment for most consumers.

You can get the full report in the December 2007 issue of Consumer Reports, and portions of the story are available for free online at www.ConsumerReports.org

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The LCD TV market is still red hot! TV sizes are going up and prices are coming down. LCD TV's are popular because you get a big picture with great, natural looking colours in a slim profile.

Also, let's not forget that many LCD TVs are one of the sexiest looking pieces of consumer gear you can get in your lounge room!

Plasma TVs are the other popular type of flat panel TV, although DLP rear projection TVs are quite popular in the super-large screen sizes. For most people, the choice of flat panel TV will come down to selecting between a Plasma TV or an LCD TV.

Are there differences in the different brands of LCD TVs? Today absolutely Yes. Picture and sound quality can vary considerably. Some TVs might look great in the shop showing the specially produced demo DVD, but may look nothing like as good when you get it home with a normal TV signal.

Digital TV is really a must for getting the best from broadcast TV with flat panel TVs. HDTV (HD = High Definition) programs look great.

Most LCD TVs now come "HDTV-ready", which usually means you need a separate set-top box) and more LCD TVs are offering a built in HD tuner, so you may not need a separate set top box.

When you put them together with a high definition tuner you get unbelievably crisp and clear picture quality.

Almost all LCD TVs in the shops now are widescreen format, so your favourite movies and DVDs will look good. Also LCD TVs are the slimmest type of flat panel TV and look great hung on a wall.

There is information here on popular flat panel TV brands, so use the reviews and articles here to find the best TV for your needs. Good shopping!

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