Samsung releases innovative LED LCD TV

Samsung used the backdrop of the IFA show to announced a 40" LCD TV with high powered LED Backlight technology. The new technology has already received the prestigious "Innovation Award" from the EISA (European Image and Sound Association) for its superb features including LED light source, 146% wide colour gamut and industry leading contrast ratio (10,000:1). The new 40" with LED light source realises far richer colour reproduction, based on a wide colour gamut that is 46% improved from previous models and enables unprecedented sound volume. High Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Samsung's proprietary technology, provides deeper and more refined images with the highest contrast in the industry.

The LED LCD TV also brings a new level to the clarity of moving images, based on Samsung's exclusive LCD 100 Hz video quality enhancement technology. A TV screen displays about 50 frames per second, which can create drag in fast-moving videos. Samsung's LCD 100 Hz inserts a frame between each two frames, considerably reducing motion blur. The inserted frame maintains the detailed motion characteristic of the video, and goes through motion estimation and compensation processing. Therefore, compared to a mere duplication and insertion of frames, more natural motion can be realised without undermining other characteristics such as clarity, brightness and colour.

The LED light source helps increase the panel life two fold compared to previous CCFL panels. The light source is also environmentally friendly because it uses no Mercury.

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.