Smokey
11-17-2011, 03:23 PM
TelevisionInfo.com which regularly evaluate and test Plasma and LCDs just selected handfull of TVs from 2011 line up as the best in their catagory. Full link at the bottom.
Best Plasma TV
Samsung D7000 Plasma Series
(51-inch, $1,799; 59-inch, $2,599; 64-inch, $3,399)
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The Samsung D7000 plasma series (not to be confused with the D7000 LED LCD series) features everything we love about plasmas – deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and smooth motion – along with bonus features like an multimedia platform and stylish design.
Runner-up
Panasonic VT30 Plasma Series
(55-inch, $2,499; 65-inch, $3,999)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Panasonic-TC-P55VT30-front_small.jpg
The VT30 is Panasonic’s top-of-the-line plasma series, packed with features and primed for performance. Not to be confined to a mere two dimensions, this TV really shined in 3D.
Best LCD TV
Samsung UNxxD8000 LED LCD Series
(46-inch, $2,699; 55-inch, $3,499; 60-inch, $4,199; 65-inch, $5,399)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Samsung-UN60D6000-front_small.jpg
Samsung’s top-of-the-line LED series does not come cheap, but you get your money’s worth. There are a slew of features, including internet apps, streaming content, and 3D display. In terms of raw performance, the D8000 offers great contrast ratio and amazingly smooth motion.
Runner-up
Sony HX729 LED LCD Series
(46-inch, $1,499; 55-inch, $1,899; 65-inch, $4,499)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Sony-KDL-46HX729-front_small.jpg
The Sony HX729 series offers an incredible color fidelity and a wide contrast ratio. As a higher-end product, the TV includes features like 3D and internet connectivity, but we found the online interface a little cluttered, which kept it from cinching a top spot.
Best 3D TV
Panasonic VT30 Plasma Series
(55-inch, $2,499; 65-inch, $3,999)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Panasonic-TC-P55VT30-front_small.jpg
We’re still not sold on the whole 3D craze, but some people must have the latest gadgets. If you’re shopping with 3D in mind, the Panasonic VT30 is the best in the business. It offers the most immersive experience with the least amount of “cross-talk,” or bleed between the left and right eye.
Runner-up
_LG LW5600 LED LCD Series _
(47-inch, $1,699; 55-inch, $2,399)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/LG-47LW5600-comp_small.jpg
The LG LW5600 series takes a different approach from Panasonic, using the passive 3D technology that you’ve probably seen in movie theaters. The glasses are far cheaper and more comfortable over sustained periods, but we found the entire experience a bit less immersive.
Best Budget TV
Winner
Vizio E3D LCD Series
(32-inch, $549; 42-inch, $729; 47-inch, $989)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/VIZIO-E3D420VX-vanity_small.jpg
Vizio excels at making affordable TVs that still manage great picture quality. With the E3D series, though, they also managed to pack in a bunch of features typically reserved for more expensive TVs, notably 3D and internet streaming content.
Runner-up
Insignia L780 Series
(42-inch, $499; 46-inch, $599; 55-inch, $849)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Insignia-NS-42L780A12-vanity_small.jpg
Best Buy’s house brand, Insignia, definitely aims for the bargain shopper. It has humble intentions (at least by our exacting standards), but the L780 rose above expectations with strong color and motion performance.
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Best Plasma TV
Samsung D7000 Plasma Series
(51-inch, $1,799; 59-inch, $2,599; 64-inch, $3,399)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Samsung-PN59D7000-vanity_small.jpg
The Samsung D7000 plasma series (not to be confused with the D7000 LED LCD series) features everything we love about plasmas – deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and smooth motion – along with bonus features like an multimedia platform and stylish design.
Runner-up
Panasonic VT30 Plasma Series
(55-inch, $2,499; 65-inch, $3,999)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Panasonic-TC-P55VT30-front_small.jpg
The VT30 is Panasonic’s top-of-the-line plasma series, packed with features and primed for performance. Not to be confined to a mere two dimensions, this TV really shined in 3D.
Best LCD TV
Samsung UNxxD8000 LED LCD Series
(46-inch, $2,699; 55-inch, $3,499; 60-inch, $4,199; 65-inch, $5,399)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Samsung-UN60D6000-front_small.jpg
Samsung’s top-of-the-line LED series does not come cheap, but you get your money’s worth. There are a slew of features, including internet apps, streaming content, and 3D display. In terms of raw performance, the D8000 offers great contrast ratio and amazingly smooth motion.
Runner-up
Sony HX729 LED LCD Series
(46-inch, $1,499; 55-inch, $1,899; 65-inch, $4,499)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Sony-KDL-46HX729-front_small.jpg
The Sony HX729 series offers an incredible color fidelity and a wide contrast ratio. As a higher-end product, the TV includes features like 3D and internet connectivity, but we found the online interface a little cluttered, which kept it from cinching a top spot.
Best 3D TV
Panasonic VT30 Plasma Series
(55-inch, $2,499; 65-inch, $3,999)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Panasonic-TC-P55VT30-front_small.jpg
We’re still not sold on the whole 3D craze, but some people must have the latest gadgets. If you’re shopping with 3D in mind, the Panasonic VT30 is the best in the business. It offers the most immersive experience with the least amount of “cross-talk,” or bleed between the left and right eye.
Runner-up
_LG LW5600 LED LCD Series _
(47-inch, $1,699; 55-inch, $2,399)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/LG-47LW5600-comp_small.jpg
The LG LW5600 series takes a different approach from Panasonic, using the passive 3D technology that you’ve probably seen in movie theaters. The glasses are far cheaper and more comfortable over sustained periods, but we found the entire experience a bit less immersive.
Best Budget TV
Winner
Vizio E3D LCD Series
(32-inch, $549; 42-inch, $729; 47-inch, $989)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/VIZIO-E3D420VX-vanity_small.jpg
Vizio excels at making affordable TVs that still manage great picture quality. With the E3D series, though, they also managed to pack in a bunch of features typically reserved for more expensive TVs, notably 3D and internet streaming content.
Runner-up
Insignia L780 Series
(42-inch, $499; 46-inch, $599; 55-inch, $849)
http://content.televisioninfo.com/content/11913/Insignia-NS-42L780A12-vanity_small.jpg
Best Buy’s house brand, Insignia, definitely aims for the bargain shopper. It has humble intentions (at least by our exacting standards), but the L780 rose above expectations with strong color and motion performance.
TelevisionInfo.com 2011 Select Awards - TelevisionInfo.com (http://www.televisioninfo.com/News/TelevisionInfo-2011-Select-Awards.htm)