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Top 10 LCD and plasma HDTVs compared

28 Sep 2007

PC World reviews 40″ and 42″ plasma and LCD TV sets:

We examined twelve of the latest 40- to 42-inch flat-panel TVs we could find to determine which ones give you the most for your money. Our test group consisted of five plasma sets (Hewlett-Packard’s PL4272N, Panasonic’s TH-42PZ700U, Pioneer’s PDP-4280HD, Samsung’s HP-T4264, and Vizio’s VP42) and seven LCD sets (HP’s LC4276N, LG’s 42LB5D, Philips’s 42PFL7432D/37, Samsung’s LN-T4061, Sony’s KDL-40V3000, Toshiba’s 42HL167, and Vizio’s GV42LF).

See the comparison chart here.

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40″ plasma HDTV $1,200 after rebate @NewEgg

16 Dec 2006

40 inch plasma TV ViewSonic Black 40″ 16:9 8ms LCD HDTV Model N4060W is currently $1,200 at NewEgg after rebate. With advanced ViewSonic proprietary electronics, a 1,366 x 768 resolution, 500cd/m2 brightness, and 1000:1 contrast ratio, and a wide viewing angle you’re assured of a clear picture and brilliant colors anywhere in your room! You will also be enveloped by SRS TRUSURROUND XT® Digital Audio for almost cinematic sound.

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Sony 40″ LCD HDTV $1,500 on Amazon

14 Dec 2006

Sony 40 inch LCD HDTVSony KDL-40S2400 40″ Bravia S-Series Digital LCD HDTV is $1,500 with free shipping on Amazon.com. Also on Amazon: Buy a qualifying Mustang Mount along with a qualifying flat-panel TV and get the mount free after mail-in rebate. There’s also a $20 rebate offer from PriceGrabber once you buy the TV and complete a review. This stunning, 40-inch BRAVIA television offers a bright, clear picture with superior detail and contrast. Enjoy new features such as the dynamic backlighting system called ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancement), which automatically adjusts the intensity of the backlight for improved contrast. In addition, a built-in light sensor intelligently fine-tunes the screen brightness to match the ambient light in your room, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience. The BRAVIA S2400 LCD televisions use the BRAVIA Engine full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio & video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video. The PC input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA S-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor. On-Screen Video Contrast Ratio – 1300 – 1 Viewing Angle – Right/Left 178 degrees, Up/Down 178 degrees Panel Response Time – 8ms (gray to gray) Video Processing – BRAVIA Engine System 3D Digital Comb Filter Parental Control (V-Chip) 4 Rear, 1 Side Analog Audio Input 1 Rear Audio Output (Variable/Fixed) 2 Rear Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Inputs 2 Rear, 1 Side Composite Video Input 1 Rear Digital Audio Output 1 Rear RF Connection Input 1 Rear, 1 Side S-Video Input with rear Auto S-Video Input Detection 1 Side Headphone Output 1 Rear PC Video Input with D-sub 15 and L/R stereo mini plug connection 1 Rear HDMI with L/R RCA audio connections Power Consumption – 200W in Operation, Less than 0.1W in Standby Power Requirements – AC 120-240V, 50/60Hz Audio Power Output – 20W (10W x2) Energy Star Compliant VESA compatible (200 x 400 hole pattern / M6 thread size / 16.5mm hole depth) SRS TruSurround XT Audio Effect Di

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40″ 1080p LCD HDTV $1,700 @Outpost.com

16 Nov 2006

40 inch LCD HDTV with 1080pSamsung LNS4095DX 40″ 1080p LCD TV w/ATSC Built-In Tuner is currently $1,700 on OutPost.com. Samsung’s sleek 40″ LCD leads the industry in realistic home entertainment. With its 6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, over two million pixel resolution, Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp, S-PVA Panel, and 10-bit processor with 12.8 billion colors, the LN-S4095D delivers a picture of startling clarity that rivals real life. The new, optimized game mode and fast 8ms response time will thrill Xbox fans with its movie-like visuals. The audio system is equally impressive, with hidden bottom speakers that offer SRS TruSurround XT sound. There are 2 reviews of this HDTV on NexTag.

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40″ LCD HDTV for $1,800 @ZipZoomFly

21 Jun 2006

40 inch LCD HDTV widescreen Viewsonic N4060W 40″ Wide Screen HD LCD TV is $1,800 at ZipZoomFly with free shipping. ViewSonic’s 40″ widescreen N4060w LCD TV is the perfect display to finish your high-performance home theater. Prepare to be amazed by sharp, clear off the air HDTV broadcasts, DVDs, movies, games and more on the N4060w. It’s packed with performance features such as DNX image processing, super-fast 8ms video response time and HDMI digital video with HDCP for long-term compatibility. View HD movies and television in their native format thanks to the widescreen aspect ratio. Experience SRS TRUSURROUND XT digital audio for a theater-like sensation. The N4060w includes a universal remote control so that you can get rid of the clutter and control all your electronic entertainment from a single remote. This elegantly-crafted, slim panel LCD TV adds a touch of style to any décor.

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40″ LCD HDTV for $1,488 @HSN.com

03 Jun 2006

40 inch LCD HDTVHSN.com sells Syntax 40″ HD LCD TV, HDMI Input, Speakers and Stand for $1,488, which they’re happy to break up into 6 payments. Enjoy “life-size” entertainment with this 40″ HD Television by Syntax. It has the technological bells and whistles to deliver exceptionally crisp sound and image quality – all housed in a sleek, high-tech design that provides versatile viewing from your computer or DVD player and satellite, cable TV or HDTV signal. They throw in a free BlockBuster Online subscription for 45 days, which is more than $20 value. So far it’s the cheapest 40″ LCD HDTV we’ve covered on this site, but to be fair, the others were from household name brands, like Sony.

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40″ LCD HDTV for $1,999 @OneCall.com

29 May 2006

40 inch LCD HDTVSamsung LNS4092D 40″ LCD Flat Panel HDTV is $2,074.88 at OneCall.com. Apply the coupon SUMMER06 for an additional $75 off to get the TV for $1,999 excluding shipping. Samsung’s 40″ LN-S4092D enhances the master bedroom, living room or den with a startlingly realistic picture when it’s on – and slim, elegant style when it’s off. A 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and over one million pixels sharpen every picture; Samsung’s Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp saturates it with the brilliance of 12.8 billion colors. Audio is equally impressive, with the full sound of Dual Acoustic Chamber System and SRS TruSurround XT emanating from hidden bottom speakers.
CNET Review of Samsung LNS4092D
Get a $20 rebate from PriceGrabber for writing a user review of Samsung LNS4092D

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40″ LCD HDTV for $1,999 @Amazon.com

24 May 2006

40 inch LCD HDTVSamsung LNS4051D 40″ Wide LCD HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner is $1999.99 starting price at Amazon.com. If you’re a user of Amazon’s A9 toolbar, you get an additional 1.57% off. Amazon also has Mustang MV-TILT3 Tilt Wall Mount Adjustable with this LCD HDTV free after rebate. Purchase this flat-panel TV offered by Amazon.com and a Mustang MV-TILT3 Tilt Wall Mount for TV’s up to 50″ offered by Amazon.com by 05/31/2006 and receive the price of the mount ($119.96) back after mail-in rebate. Featuring an LCD panel created in Samsung’s state-of-the-art Gen 7 plant, the LNS4051D incorporate the latest cutting-edge developments in technology (as well as design). While viewing either very bright or very dark scenes, it can be difficult to distinguish main images which blend into the background. Samsung’s Dynamic Contrast dramatically mitigates this problem by adjusting the backlight intensity, providing up to a 4x improvement in contrast. It offers support for a range of Samsung MP3 players and other portable digital audio devices, with an RS-232 port enabling you to navigate the player’s content on-screen with the LCD remote by connecting the device to the TV via an RS-232 cable (included). Samsung also worked closely with Microsoft to create a special Game Mode that optimizes image quality, sound and response time for more realistic video game play–with just a single touch of a button. The Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games.

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40″ Sony Plasma HDTV for $2,199 @Amazon.com

19 May 2006

40 inch Plasma HDTV on AmazonSony KDL40S2000 40″ Bravia Flat Panel LCD HDTV is $2,199 at Amazon.com. Free shipping and no tax unless you live in Washington state. 3% cashback if you apply for Amazon.com Visa Card and then use it to purchase the plasma TV. The sleekly styled, silver 40-inch Sony Bravia KDL40S2000 is packed with the latest high-performance video features, including a wide viewing angle, blazing fast 8ms response time (great for sports and action movies), and a wide color gamut backlight that provides more natural skin tones and highly accurate overall color reproduction. It also offers integrated HDTV capabilities (with an integrated ATSC tuner), digital HDMI video connectivity, and a bottom speaker design that helps save space. The thin profile of this Bravia TV accommodates VESA compliant mounting systems (separately available). The removable pedestal swivels 30 degrees left and right and also tilts forward 3 degrees and backward 8 degrees for additional placement flexibility.

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