SHARP LC-46D64U LCD TV

Sharp LC-46D64U

Sharp LC-46D64U is a 46 inches LCD TV is very elegantly designed with slim side panels. It is fully HD compatible with a 1080p / 1920 x 1080 resolution, which provides a sharp picture from whatever source you are viewing.


It has a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and a native contrast ratio of 2000:1, and a very fast response time of 4ms producing spectacular images. There are 3 HDMI inputs, two at the back and one on the side, 2 HD component inputs, one 15 pin RGB port for connecting the PC, 3 for composite video input and a RS 232C 9 pin input which offers varying connection options.


It has a wide viewing angle of 176 degrees to get clear views of pictures from different places in the room. The enhanced black level provides deep blacks for the LCD panel. It has very high brightness of 450 cd/m2 allowing you to place your LCD TV virtually anywhere in the room irrespective of the light sources though for proper viewing pleasure right ambient and optimal conditions are recommended.


The in built tuners provide access to DTV and analog programs. It comes with AQUOS engine with ASV technology for video processing that gives bright, vivid colorful images whether you are viewing movies or TV. Its 15 W twin speakers provide optimum audio quality and sound balance. The finish is high gloss black. It has a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9 and consumes around 250W of power.

SONY KDL

Sony KDL-40XBR4

Sony KDL-40XBR4 has a 40" LCD display with full HD 1080 compatibility which gives 1920 x 1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs. It means you have over 2 million pixels at your disposal for your viewing pleasure.


It has a 10-bit processing with a 10-bit panel for smoother and color rich changes that are reproduced amazingly correctly and with clarity. It has a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. It comes with a contrast ratio of 18,000:1 dynamically and a ratio of 2,000:1 on-screen.


The Bravia Engine video processor gives it picture processing a further boost and its 3D digital comb filter performs flawlessly. You can switch quickly between game modes if you happen to use it for playing games.


It has a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees and the backlight is pretty strong which can be lowered according to the light in the room. Its one touch home theater sync control is pretty useful if you happen to attach a home theater system with it.


Its inbuilt Dolby digital surround sound gives great sound clarity whether you are watching movies or playing games or even while viewing TV. It has pretty good noise reduction technology with deep color display.


It comes with parental control feature to lock and check channels for kids along with a programmable timer. Its remote control is slick and the menu system easy to navigate. It has 3 composite video inputs, 1 S-video and 1 PC audio/ video input. It has 3 HDMI connections, 2 at the back and 1 on the side.

SAMSUNG LN46A750 LCD TV

Samsung LN46A750

Samsung LN46A750 is a 46" HD LCD TV with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. It comes with one D Sub input port for connecting the computer, 4 HDMI inputs, 3 at the back and 1 on the side, 2 composite input, 1 S-video input and one USB port for connecting flash drives and digital cameras.


After some initial calibration and settings, you get great picture quality. This LCD TV is packed with features and has a high gloss black transparent finish. The best recommended viewing distance is between 10 to 12 feet. It has a dynamic contrast ratio of 50000:1 with a response time of just 4ms.


The picture tones are good and you can adjust them accordingly for your viewing pleasure. It has rich color display for HD format source and the back levels are great to enhance the screen views. The dark shadow detail is very impressive and it displays the colors fairly accurately. The viewing angle is wide with there being no significant contrast degradation up to 130 degrees though it has a specified viewing angle of 178 degrees.


This LCD TV is attractively designed with a rather wide bezel frame. The remote comes with a scroll wheel and the menu is easy to navigate. The audio quality of its well-hidden speakers is great with some good surround sound effects with SRS TruSurround XT.


It has a home viewing gallery with integrated internal flash memory. This can be turned into a media hub of sorts with advanced network and multimedia capability. Another useful feature is that, you can access news, weather, sports, and stock information at the touch of a button.

VIZIO VM LCD TV

Vizio VW42LF

The Vizio VW42LF comes with support for full High Definition signals at 1080p has a 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It has a viewing angle of up to 178 degrees for crisp and clear pictures with a brightness level of 500 cd/m2. The response time is just 6.5 ms to give distortion free images. The LCD TV has a high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and the wide screen is 16:9 in aspect ratio.


It has a typical contrast ratio of 1000:1 or 5000:1 with DCR. It comes with 3 HDMI input sockets, 2 for composite video inputs, 1 computer RGP input port and 1 for connecting S-Video source.


It even has a .1 SPDIF digital optical outlet for giving audio output. A distance of about 9 feet to 11 feet is recommended while viewing. Conversion of low-end video signals is great, with the scaling processor and comb filter of the LCD TV.


The backlight of this LCD TV is very good. You can adjust it depending on the ambiance of your room. The panel is antistatic and has a hard-coated surface. The all black design makes it pretty much stand out and gives it an aesthetic appeal.


There is no negative effect of false color mapping or contouring. You can select from 4 predefined aspect ratios depending on the type of video you are viewing. What is missing is USB slot to view additional multimedia content directly like from a digital camera or a flash drive. You can separately adjust red, green, blue color controls for fine-tuning.

OLEVIA LCD TV

Olevia 242T FHD

The Olevia 242T FHD is a full high definition LCD TV with a wide 178 degrees viewing angle. It supports a resolution of 1080i for TV and if you plan to use it with a computer, its resolution can go up to 1920 x 1080 through HDMI or SVGA.


It also comes with a RS232 port with which you can connect your compatible home entertainment system to it. The sound quality of the LCD TV is exceptionally good whether you are watching TV or movies. Even gaming can be a lot more fun on this LCD TV.


It also comes with a USB port through which you can connect USB devices like digital cameras or flash drives for viewing digital images or listening to stored songs. Another advantage of having a USB port is that you can update the LCD TV's firmware. With an active screen size of 47 inches, it has a dynamic contrast ratio of 1600:1. It has a response time of 8 ms.


The menu system is user friendly and easy to grasp as well as navigate. You can select the predefined video presets for video and lighting for quick access. It uses Big Picture Technology to display more image content on the LCD screen.


With the director's image technology, it produces images with the right colors, contrast, sharpness, and brightness with a preferred viewing distance of about 8 to 10 feet. It is capable of true de-interlacing and comes with a 3D comb filter.

LG 47LGX LCD TV

LG 47LGX

The LG 47LGX is a 47 inch HD LCD TV with a resolution of 1980 X 1366. It stands out exceptionally with its red colored trims around its frame. As with most LG LCD TVs this also has a fairly wide bottom frame to house the electronic circuitry.


With a dynamic contrast ration of 50000:1, it produces some great images for the viewing pleasure. Its fresh contrast feature greatly improves the depth. It is best viewed from a distance of about 10 feet to 12 feet.


There are 4 HDMI inputs provided, with 3 at the back and one on the side. Its antiglare screen is very good to give a clear and crisp view of the picture without any background light disturbance. The up-conversion by the LCD processor is great.


There is almost no false contouring or mapping. A USB port is provided on the side for connecting USB devices like the flash drives or digital cameras. You can easily view pictures or listen to mp3 songs.


There are also 2 component and one RGB 15 pin input port provided for computer connectivity. The remote is well designed and easy to use. The exteriors are aesthetic and can easily enhance the elegance of your living room with the LCD TV being just 1.8 inches deep.


The menu is easy to navigate as well as grasp. For some quality audio output, you can turn on the Clear Voice and the SRX True surround XT features. It has TruMotion 120Hz technology with Invisible Speaker System. It comes with LG SimpLink connectivity to control other LG SimpLink-compatible equipment.

SAMSUNG LN52A750 LCD TV

Samsung LN52A750

Samsung LN52A750 is a 52" HD LCD TV with a resolution of 1980 x 1366. It comes with one D Sub input port for connecting the computer, 4 HDMI inputs, 3 at the back and one on the side and one USB port for connecting flash drives and digital cameras.


After some initial calibration and settings, you get great picture quality. This LCD TV is packed with features and has a high gloss black transparent finish. The best-recommended viewing distance is between 11 to 13 feet. It has a dynamic contrast ratio of 50000:1 with a response time of just 4ms.


The picture tones are good and you can adjust them accordingly for your viewing pleasure. It has rich color display for HD format source and the back levels are great to enhance the screen views. The dark shadow detail is very impressive and it displays the colors very well. The viewing angle is very wide with there being no significant contrast degradation up to 130 degrees though it has a specified viewing angle of 178 degrees.


This LCD TV is beautifully designed with a rather wide bezel frame. The remote comes with a scroll wheel and the menu is easy to navigate. The audio quality of its well-hidden speakers is great with some good surround sound effects.


It has a home viewing gallery with integrated internal flash memory. This can be turned into a media hub of sorts with advanced network and multimedia capability. Another useful feature is that, with a touch of a button, you can access news, weather, sports, and stock information.

HITACHI UT37X902 LCD TV

Hitachi UT37X902

Hitachi UT37X902 37" is a very slim LCD with just 1.5" in thickness. Hitachi has done a wonderful job in bringing out this super-thin LCD screen, which can be attributed to the fact that it uses an EEFL back light.


It has good viewing angles as well as great video processing. With a recommended viewing distance of around 8 to 10 feet, the screen produces crisp and clean images for the viewing pleasure.

Going up to a resolution of 1080p you can set your own picture tone settings and colors for enhancing the picture quality. It provides perfect compatibility for the Blu-ray high definition standard. By using the advanced color temperature adjustments, you can choose various predefined standard signals.


It provides a considerably wide viewing angle without much degradation in contrast. Though This LCD TV emits very little heat, it's better to mount it with an inch away from the wall if you are planning to wall mount it to allow its back vents some air gap to breath properly.


For the viewing pleasure, you can change between six aspect ratios while viewing standard definition and 3 for HD programs. Due to its super-slim size, it has one HDMI input at the back and 1 RGB 15 pin port for connecting the computer. The LCD TV is aesthetically designed with a smooth finish and a thin strip speaker below the screen.


The remote is easy to use with many good commands for quick access to its features. The menu system is pretty well designed and one can get used to it quickly with 3D color management, and noise reduction options.

LG 42LGX

The LG 42LGX is just 1.8" in depth with a resolution of 1080p. It comes with a 50000:1 contrast ratio. There are 4 HDMI inputs with 3 at the back and one on the side. The recommended viewing distance is about 10 to 12 feet. This LCD TV gives detailed viewing scenes and the processor is able to handle most of the conversion from 480i to its native resolution rather well.


The black level is sufficient for giving a good overall viewing pleasure with an overall good color rendition and accuracy. There is almost negligible or no false contouring or mapping while viewing the LCD TV.


Its antiglare screen helps in reducing the contrast and black level. It also has 2 component RGB 15 pin input ports for connecting computer output. There is provision for connecting your digital USB devices like cameras, flash drives through a USB 2.0 jack provided. You can listen to MP3 songs as well as view JPEG photos on the fly.


The finish is glossy black and it comes with an almost hard to make out speaker system. The speakers are so well concealed which makes them virtually invisible to the eye. It's fitted with an intelligent sensor which provides optimal settings for brightness and color automatically.


The bottom portion of the LCD TV is rather large with a circular light centered in the middle, which could be used for holding the circuitry for the LCD. Good detail had been paid in designing the remote control and the menu system.


The remote control as well as the semi transparent menu is very easy to use. There is a sensor- touch power button in the light at the bottom, which is a very cool feature.