Best HDTV of the year

[Nasir]

Televisioninfo.com web site which evaluate HDTVs regularly have chosen their HDTV pick of the year for 2010.

For 50 inch and higher they pick:

Sony Bravia XBR-52HX909 – $3,599.99
The Sony Bravia XBR-52HX909 is just a really well-rounded HDTV. It got some impressive results on our performance tests, such as a high contrast ratio and accurate color performance. The TV can also do 3D, but it wasn't particularly great in that regard.

Runner up – Vizio XVT553SV – $1749.99
The TV really didn't have any downsides, but the XBR-52HX909 had better online features and 3D capability. If you don't mind missing out on those features, though, the XVT553SV is a much more affordable purchase.

For 40 inch and above:

Samsung UN46C7100 – $1599.99
Our pick for TV of the Year has to excel in a lot of different ways. It has to have a great picture, an interesting feature set, and not be grossly overpriced for what it offers.

Runner up – Panasonic TC-P42GT25 – $1429.99
The Panasonic TC-P42GT25 was another great all-around 3D HDTV. While it's 3D performance was much better than what we saw on the UN46C7100, it's overall picture quality wasn't quite as good and Panasonic's online content is slightly lacking compared to Samsung's.

Runner up – Samsung LN40C630 – $697.99
The Samsung LN40C630 has everything you'd want: great picture quality, an extensive line-up of online content, and a relatively low price given its size and feature set. The TV's only real downside: its dynamic backlight can't be completely shut off.

In 32 inch range:

Sony KDL-32EX700 – $699.88
This TV gives you a very deep black level, a high overall contrast ratio, great color accuracy, and allows you to connect to the best selection of online content currently being offered.

Runner up- Vizio E320VL – $357.99
The Vizio E320VL is the best value out of any HDTVs we've reviewed this year. Sure, it didn't have the best picture quality, and it wasn't even the least expensive. It did, however, offer the best picture quality for its price.

Runner up – LG 32LD350 – $407.99
The 32LD350 has all the same benefits as the E320VL, only it costs just a bit more for a small jump in quality.

http://www.televisioninfo.com/conten...om-Selects.htm

Lets compare the European Image and Sound Association (EISA) winners against the above:
Best 3D LCD is the Sony Bravia KDL 52HX900 ( sold out at the stores, replaced by slightly cheaper LX900 models, with a choice of 1 of 3 BluRay packages as a promotional gift pack thrown in).
Best 3D Plasma awarded to Panasonic TX-P50VT20.
Best 3D solution: Samsung UE46C8000 plus HT C6930W Home Theater setup.
Best Value LCD goes to LG 42LE5300 model.
Best TV technology innovation from Sharp Quattron Red, Green, Blue and Yellow as the 4th colour for better golden colors.
And the best LCD out here: crowns the controversial Philips 46PFL9705 model.
The Philips is controversial in the sense that I have come across 2 reviews, one of which points the accusing finger as being the WORST 3D TV with a hefty price tag, while the other practically adorns it with the BEST 3D TV, just falling short of the Plasmas!!

As for the prices, the figures are comparable but in EUROS, that makes it 40 per cent more expensive here!!!
To make matters worse, none of the sets on display are calibrated, with each maker also kicking all competing tvs a fair distance away!! Its like going to a number of small booths only displaying one single manufacturer. No side by side comparison possible.

Also, I read somewhere that both Sony and Philips were going to use the innovative Sharp Quattron technology panels in their offerings. Rumor or not.......

I am still smitten by the Philips Full Back Panel LED lighting LCD, but the award was for a bigger 46 inch panel, but can only hope that its 40inch panel has the same attributes!!
The top of the range Sony, Samsung and LG are similarly priced, but with edge LED lighting and more reflective glass like panels, which tends to enhance the video image. I am not in a hurry, so my search for technical reviews is still on. I have learned a lot from interacting with our SIR, and it does not squash MY dreams of owning what I feel to be a an excellent TV. I regard his input as hard information on avoiding a lemon.
I will be honest on the fact that I do not have a clue as to who makes the Philips panels, but there was a Sony full LED backlit panel sometime ago.
A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all.

[pixelthis]

Lets compare the European Image and Sound Association (EISA) winners against the above:
Best 3D LCD is the Sony Bravia KDL 52HX900 ( sold out at the stores, replaced by slightly cheaper LX900 models, with a choice of 1 of 3 BluRay packages as a promotional gift pack thrown in).
Best 3D Plasma awarded to Panasonic TX-P50VT20.
Best 3D solution: Samsung UE46C8000 plus HT C6930W Home Theater setup.
Best Value LCD goes to LG 42LE5300 model.
Best TV technology innovation from Sharp Quattron Red, Green, Blue and Yellow as the 4th colour for better golden colors.
And the best LCD out here: crowns the controversial Philips 46PFL9705 model.
The Philips is controversial in the sense that I have come across 2 reviews, one of which points the accusing finger as being the WORST 3D TV with a hefty price tag, while the other practically adorns it with the BEST 3D TV, just falling short of the Plasmas!!

As for the prices, the figures are comparable but in EUROS, that makes it 40 per cent more expensive here!!!
To make matters worse, none of the sets on display are calibrated, with each maker also kicking all competing tvs a fair distance away!! Its like going to a number of small booths only displaying one single manufacturer. No side by side comparison possible.

Also, I read somewhere that both Sony and Philips were going to use the innovative Sharp Quattron technology panels in their offerings. Rumor or not.......

I am still smitten by the Philips Full Back Panel LED lighting LCD, but the award was for a bigger 46 inch panel, but can only hope that its 40inch panel has the same attributes!!
The top of the range Sony, Samsung and LG are similarly priced, but with edge LED lighting and more reflective glass like panels, which tends to enhance the video image. I am not in a hurry, so my search for technical reviews is still on. I have learned a lot from interacting with our SIR, and it does not squash MY dreams of owning what I feel to be a an excellent TV. I regard his input as hard information on avoiding a lemon.
I will be honest on the fact that I do not have a clue as to who makes the Philips panels, but there was a Sony full LED backlit panel sometime ago.
A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all.

My friend loves his Phillips 47" that is in his bedroom.

[pixelthis]

They need a separate category for plasma and LCD, two different types of tech.
All I AM SAYING.

[Smokey]

Well, I just recieved January issue of ConsumerReports and in this issue they tested over 14 32-inch LCDs. As you can see, Philips 32 inch LCD ranked in term of picture quality at bottom of the pack along with Westinghouse and Magnavox.

They also tested three 32-inch LG models (including LED model) and non of them received "Excellent" rating in term of picture quality. Lack of Deep Black is hurting LG models.

Here is the break down (* are 720p):

LCDs that got "Excellent" rating in term of picture quaity (HD and SD) are:

Samsung LN32C530 $540
Vizio M32ONV $600
*Sony KDL-32EX308 $460

LCDs that got "Very Good" rating (HD and SD) are:

LG 32LE5400 $900
LG 32LD520 $630
LG 32LE530 $750
*Panasonic TC-L32X2 $425
*Samsung UN32C4000 $600
Sony KDL-32EX40B $700
*Sanyo DP32670 $400
Insignia NS-32E570A11 $500

LCDs that got "Good" rating in term of picture quality are:

Philips 32PFL4505D $550
*Westinghouse LD-3255VX $320

LCDs that got ""Fair" rating is:

*Magnavox 32MD350B $400

[pixelthis]

Westinghouse and MAGNOVOX started out building low cost sets of average to good quality,
got some decent reviews. Guess that was to build market share.
THE COST CUTTERS came in and that was that.

[pixelthis]

Well, I just recieved January issue of ConsumerReports and in this issue they tested over 14 32-inch LCDs. As you can see, Philips 32 inch LCD ranked in term of picture quality at bottom of the pack along with Westinghouse and Magnavox.

They also tested three 32-inch LG models (including LED model) and non of them received "Excellent" rating in term of picture quality. Lack of Deep Black is hurting LG models.

Here is the break down (* are 720p):

LCDs that got "Excellent" rating in term of picture quaity (HD and SD) are:

Samsung LN32C530 $540
Vizio M32ONV $600
*Sony KDL-32EX308 $460

LCDs that got "Very Good" rating (HD and SD) are:

LG 32LE5400 $900
LG 32LD520 $630
LG 32LE530 $750
*Panasonic TC-L32X2 $425
*Samsung UN32C4000 $600
Sony KDL-32EX40B $700
*Sanyo DP32670 $400
Insignia NS-32E570A11 $500

LCDs that got "Good" rating in term of picture quality are:

Philips 32PFL4505D $550
*Westinghouse LD-3255VX $320

LCDs that got ""Fair" rating is:

*Magnavox 32MD350B $400

Funny how "Vizio" keeps getting decent reviews, in spite of several on this board claiming
its the worst company EVER.
Gotta luv it! heh heh heh.