Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-40S4100 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-40S4100 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
From Sony
Product Description
40" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * high-gloss black finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1920 x 1080 pixels * 2 component video (accepts signals up to 1080p) *

LG Display Unveils Trumotion 480Hz LCD TV Panel with 4ms MPRT

LG Display has developed what it claims is the world's first Trumotion 480Hz LCD TV panel, which has a 480 refresh rate per second, accelerating the advent of ultra high-speed images, without sacrificing picture quality.

The scanning backlight from LG Display is a technology that enables a backlight to be repeatedly turned on and off to reduce motion blur. When combined with the company's 240Hz technology, the display can refresh 480 images per second.

In addition, the display has a lower motion picture response time (MPRT) of 4ms, eliminating motion blurring for fast moving images and enabling a realistic, clear picture. The display also makes dark images even darker and bright images far brighter, providing vivid picture quality. Moreover, it can reduce energy consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness.

The Trumotion 480Hz LCD TV panel is to be launched in the second half of 2009.

New Scarlet LG80 LCD TV Resonates with Audio Lovers

LG80 is part of LG’s continuing Scarlet series, along with the LG60 and LG70, and has carefully tuned speakers that automatically slide out of the side of the set when it is turned on. This feature not only adds a bit more excitement to LG’s high performance TV, it also helps improve sound quality. LG incorporated a 3.1-channel virtual surround sound system into the LG80, creating an immersive experience without the need for external speakers.
• High Sound Quality
At the heart of the LG80’s sound system lies a 3.1-channel virtual surround sound system, fully incorporated into the TV itself. This represents a major step forward in built-in TV sound. Most TVs can only play two audio channels without adding an external receiver and additional speakers. Stereo has been the standard for a long time, but LG took this a step further, giving it 50 watts of output, compared to 20 watts for most TVs.
• Unique Design
The LG80 is designed along the same sleek lines as LG’s other Scarlet series TVs, the LG60 and LG70. These TVs blend superior technology with exciting design to create masterpieces that are changing the way that people look at TVs and experience television sound.
• Smart Technology
The Scarlet LG80 brings viewers the highest resolution available, with 1080p full HD providing extremely sharp image quality. A 30,000:1 contrast ratio means brighter whites, deeper blacks and more vibrant colors overall.

TOP 10 LCD TV 2009

TOP 10 LCD TV 2009
1 Sony KDL-40XBR4
2 Sharp LC-32D44U
3 Sony KDL-32M4000
4 Sony KDL-46V4100
5 Samsung LN46A550
6 Sharp LC-46D64U
7 Vizio VW46LF
8 Samsung LN52A650
9 LG 42LG50
10 Sony KDL-52XBR4

What's dynamic contrast anyways?

In the world of video quality there aren't many specification more important than the contrast ratio -- if you enjoy movies or TV shows with dark scenes. Unfortunately, this also happens to be one of the most worthless specifications because every manufacture measures it differently. One of the latest tricks manufactures did was to introduce Dynamic Contrast. So instead of measuring the difference between the whitest white and the blackest black displayed on the screen at the same time, they display white and black on the screen one at a time and then measure the difference. Obviously this is next to useless, because this almost never occurs during normal programming -- of course there are exceptions to this, like alpine skiing or ice hockey. But it is the detail in the shadows and the ultimate appearance of black that is appealing in most programming. In the end the only way to compare apple to apples when looking for a new TV is by going to a trusted reviewer who always measure contrast the same way.

LCD vs. Plasma: Which HDTV Is Right for You?

LCD TVs may be sexy, but our lab tests show that plasma screens still have an edge--and you can get a surprisingly pleasing picture without splurging.
Looking to buy a flat-panel HDTV? Most people want big, of course--the bigger the better. But a 50-inch set could set you back a pretty penny. While a 40- or 42-inch display won't give you the 50-inch home movie theater sensation, it will provide a good-size screen at a considerably lower price. About as high as standard-shape 34-inch sets, but considerably wider, TVs in this category don't feel like much of a compromise.

Plasma TV vs. LCD TV , Part III

Television Life Span

Again, LCD vs. Plasma, and LCD comes out ahead in regards to life span. Plasma TVs generally have a life span of 20,000 - 30,000 hours according to manufactures. This compares to around 50,000 - 80,000 hours for the LCD backlight. Also, since Liquid Crystal Televisions use a backlight, this backlight can be replaced on some models if needed. Assuming 4 hours of viewing per day, a Plasma TV will last approximately 13 years, compared to an LCD TV that would last around 25-40 years. In either case, you will likely get a lot of viewing pleasure out of both types.