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Reviews: Panasonic Viera TX P50ST30

By , 1 August, 2011, No Comment

3DTVs used to carry large price premium over standard high-definition sets, but this proves ST30 Panasonic no longer the case. Maybe mid-range plasma TV companies for 2011, but it packs in a large array of features that we normally would expect to see in more expensive sets, including internet TV.

We will not mention the gray panel display plain style, but at least fairly compact. A minimalist stand serves the purpose, but of course can be removed if you prefer to mount the wall set. Around the back there is a considerable array of ports including four HDMI ports, component video and digital optical audio. Freeview HD TV tuner support, but not FreeSat. Two USB ports let you attach an external hard disk to play back video files, but recording TV broadcasts are not supported. There is no built-in WiFi, Ethernet port only, but if you do not bear the thought of an optional adapter cable is available separately to add wireless connectivity.

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There is good reason to connect to the internet ST30; Panasonic VIERA Connect Web TV system allows you to access streaming video sites like YouTube, as well as catch-up TV. Highlight this must be the BBC iPlayer integration, it allows you to access BBC HD stream and has a very responsive interface that proved easy to navigate using the remote control. Panasonic can add more channels in the future as a licensing deal is approved, updating the VIERA Connect automatically via the internet.

50in panel itself has an anti-reflective coating, which is designed to create a clear picture even in bright rooms and make the blacks look more prominent. In practice, this makes the film look very stunning dark scenes; plasma screens tend to have much better black levels than LCD panels, but the ST30 so dark that in some cases appear darker than the surrounding panels. Another option for improving image quality include the Panasonic 24p Film intelligent frame creation smooth (IFC), which interpolates frames to create a Blu-ray movie 24p fine. There are only two settings to choose from, but choice of media that proved more than capable of handling fast action sequence of our test footage, without creating artifacts blatantly visible.

Regardless of the improvements, the picture quality is not quite as sharp as a top-end LCD screen when viewed up close, on a regular viewing distance, though, we prefer the more accurate black levels than plasma screens. Colors are very accurate at default settings, but : there are further options to customize them according to personal preference.

High definition content looks very sharp for Freeview HD, as did several high-quality SD channels. Unfortunately many of the missing details in low-quality channels, with the facial features of a particular suffering from excessive blur. EPG on the screen just as responsive as other menus, although it does not have a live preview window.

Plasma TVs are almost always superior to LCD when watching 3D content and ST30 is no exception. With a response rate of almost instantaneous 0.001ms, it appears there was no screen flicker and no ghosting visible in most scenes, with only some minor artifacts in which the effect has been emphasized by the filmmaker. Using active shutter glasses, the screen brightness is significantly dimmer than on the LCD screen, to the extent that we’re just going to watch 3D content in a dark room.

We tested the TV with a pair of 3D glasses Panasonic, which unfortunately is not included with the set – one of the key reasons that seem more affordable set of 3D this year. You have to factor in the cost of 80-pounds-per-set into the overall cost to buy a TV.

With very few negative points to emphasize, the ST30 looks like a Plasma TV is ideal, but there is one important point to consider. Panasonic GT30 own (full review soon) currently costs about £ 50 more at a certain size, but includes FreeSat HD tuner, DLNA streaming multimedia, video THX certified (which means that the colors on the DVD certified to be seen as the filmmaker intended) and record to a USB device.

In every other practical things, it sets identical. And even if you can only use one or two of them, it’s not a lot of extra money for this TV is expensive. That makes buying GT30 better for most people.

source : http://3dtvshop.tv/review-panasonic-viera-tx-p50st30/

Review Toshiba 32HL833B,the new 3D TV

By , 23 July, 2011, No Comment

It may lack the latest web, 3D and HD Freeview goodies, but a new sleek 32HL833B Toshiba will have more than enough technology for many people.

Edge LED backlighting and a full HD resolution, for example, are considered high-end features only a few years ago, and to see them on screen the sub-£ 500 is quite something.

Looks-wise, 32HL833B is just OK. Rather thin plastic chassis looks relatively attractive from a distance; heavy rounded corners – trimmed with a thin silver strip – on the undercarriage of the help set out to create a softer look is somewhat spoiled by the upper corner is much harder.

32HL833B is part of the entry-level Toshiba HL Series, which also includes 42-inch 42HL833B. Bookending Series HL Series is both DL and EL Series.

DL Series consists of 32-inch 32DL833, 26-inch 26DL833, 22-inch and 19-inch 22DL833 19DL833. All have a built-in DVD player (Toshiba’s one of specialization, by chance, which this year extends to the built-in Blu-ray in its DB Series), edge LED-backlit panel HD ready, Active Vision Freeview and 50Hz.

EL series, meanwhile, also includes a 32-incher, 32EL833, which put the Freeview tuner is organized under the hood of the HD LED-backlit screen is ready. EL series is completed by, 26-inch 22-inch 26EL833 22EL833 and 19-inch 19EL833.

One thing is certain, though: if Toshiba, the king’s entry-level TV, has switched to LED backlighting the whole range, then the old CCFL-lit LCD TV is officially dead. We just have to look at low prices 32HL833B to ensure it.

Feature

32HL833B is not exactly packed with features, but it’s not a bad thing, because a large chunk of the consumer only after a cheap TV with good pictures.

The first characteristic is firmly in the bag for 32HL833B, and we will judge the standard picture later, but there is enough about the 32-incher to convince us that it’s worthy of a place in the modern living room.

The use of LED backlighting edge is as contemporary as it gets, and full HD resolution should not be sniffing for this kind of money, either.

We will not go on and on about what this TV does not have, but it’s fair to say that manufacturers are forced to prioritize – and we know of other brands, like Sony, placing high priority on online content such as BBC iPlayer HD Freeview, which is not set although it has become – in our opinion – a feature strongly in the column should have.

Issuance would seriously hamper the success 32HL833B in the UK who have already switched to DVB-T2 broadcast, although for those with a subscription to Sky or Virgin not make any difference.

The lack of 100Hz scanning is not a problem for us on price and size. More worrying is that there is only one HDMI input on the rear panel connections, although some similarities hi-def respectfully restored to 32HL833B after glancing at his side panel. There, in addition to two HDMI inputs is a USB port, headphone jack and a slot common interface.

This panel is hidden, which means the USB sticks will not be sticking out from the side, will not curl a snake the HDMI cable to display. This is important, because many people will rely on that second HDMI and probably will be forced to buy an HDMI splitter mess.

Elsewhere in the back are component video, composite video, a single Scart, PC input for images and audio, a power (in place of the more common optical) digital audio output and a set of stereo audio inputs, plus air RF connection point.

source: www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/televisions/plasma-and-lcd-tvs/toshiba-32hl833b-961548/review

SAMSUNG UE46D8000 – 46 inch 3D LED TV 1080p

By , 11 June, 2011, No Comment

What sets this TV apart is not just its class-leading performance but by the way this is matched by similarly impressive features and arguably the most stunning looks at its price. Firstly and, as this is a TV, most importantly, the picture quality is stunning. Key to the appeal of the UE46D8000 is its 3D [...]

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