Sony KDL-40XBR2 40″ Bravia XBR 1080p LCD HDTV
The good: Reproduces deep blacks with excellent shadow detail; picture stays true from off-angle compared to other LCDs’; myriad picture controls; resolves every detail of 1080p-resolution sources; superb connectivity with three HDMI inputs and a PC input; unique, eye-catching styling; optional designer-colored bezels.
The bad: Expensive; subpar picture via […]
Samsung LN-T4665F
The good: Flat-panel LCD HDTV produces deep blacks with excellent shadow detail; accurate color after adjustment; clean image; solid off-angle viewing for an LCD; numerous picture controls; beautiful styling.
The bad: Shiny screen collects excessive ambient light; edges slightly brighter than the middle in dark areas.
The bottom line: Despite a shiny, reflective screen, the picture […]
Basic
You can do a lot to improve your picture using the simple adjustments found on all televisions. Taking the steps below will make the picture look more realistic and closer to what the director intended.
Room lighting
Since most people turn down the lights to watch a movie, our recommendations are designed to deliver a better DVD […]
In a recent interview with the New York Times, Mitsubishi’s vice president for marketing Frank DeMartin, revealed that his company will be showing off its very own laser TV at CES 2008.
In the interview, Mr. DeMartin explained that “[Laser TVs] will spawn a new category for the premium end of the market.”
And while his words […]
Normal analog TVs, as opposed to digital TVs, have just a few factors that affect picture quality. When shopping for a TV, look for these features or characteristics and disregard other features that sound good on the surface but in reality are just marketing ploys.
Comb filter. If a television does not have a comb filter, […]