Samsung sent me a 55 inch version in my labs and this review will also apply to the 65 (UN65C6500), 40 (UN40C6500) and 32 (UN32C6500) inches of this product since the hardware specs are the same. The picture quality too is the same and the only difference here is the screen size. These TVs belongs to the least expensive line up to feature the apps platform. But the sexiest part of this panel is the thin profile which looks quite pleasing to the eye. Swiveling the TV gives shows off a disappearing effect. It is something that I haven’t seen on other TVs till now. The panel is just 1.2 inches deep which looks really cool. This TV can be hanged to the wall but it is better if you keep it on the bundled stand because the viewers will certainly appreciate the slim profile. The Samsung UN55C6500 has a slim glass which extends beyond the bezel and makes the TV look even sexier. I would again reiterate here that this is the most compact and slimmest TVs I have ever had in my labs. The stand  [...]

Samsung is a big wigs when it comes to plasma and LCD TV, they make one of the best ones in the market and I don’t have much to complain about them when it comes to quality. They were the first ones to come with 3D TVs and the quality was really impressive. There is not a lot of 3D content out there in the market right now so I didn’t get to test it thoroughly. I had just one 3D disc – Monsters vs. Aliens, I used that for my tests and drooled on the screen for hours. Samsung PN50C7000 belongs to the high end line up and hence has all the bells and whistles that you’d look for in such a TV. I was disappointed to see that the manufacturer didn’t include 3D glasses along with the TV. You will have to buy them separately for $150. You probably won’t be watching the TV alone so you will have to spend at least $300 for 2 pairs of glasses. If you are going to watch the 3D content with a family, you will have to spend a bit more. Samsung PN50C7000 also comes with  [...]

If you talk about televisions, every one will be attracted towards the LED backlights and 3D in this year. The LG Infinia 55LE8500 TV costs $3149.99 and features full-array backlighting with local dimming. It means the screen has hundreds of hidden cells that dim or brighten independently to improve the output picture quality. The 55LE8500 TV has ability to adjust the dimming of a complete array by dividing into zones. You will not find this ability in the most of LED backlit televisions available in the market. If you can afford an extensive price tag for an excellent performing LCD TV and do not mind lack of 3D capability, then the Infinia 55LE8500 TV will be the best choice. Noteworthy that features, performance and specification of 47-inch LG Infinia 47LE8500 are quite similar to that of the 55LE8500. The remote control is 9.2 inches tall and 1.8 inches wide. Four-directional toggle with middle Enter button is surrounded by Menu, Netcast and Q.Menu  [...]

There are a lot of LCD panels for this category of small TVs and among the many that we have reviewed; we found that Samsung LN26B360 is the best in picture quality. The black level performance is commendably and it leads in other areas too. The downside is that it lacks features that you expect to find in such TVs and it’s also a bit expensive as compared to competition. If money is not a question for you and if you want the best picture quality in this size, we would recommend you this TV. Samsung LN26B360’s menu system and remote are both simplified and smaller as compared to its larger siblings. The options are the same that you get in Toshiba's AV502U series but the interface is more user friendly. Keys are differentiated by color and size and it has all the buttons that you’d expect. On the menu, the layout and the simple icons are just the same as higher end models and we really liked it. There is a Tools menu which offers quick access  [...]

Sony has launched its LED-based Bravia KDL-NX800 series LCD TVs. The LED backlight technology comes in some different varieties. Sony Bravia KDL-46NX800 performs better than other LCD TVs in its class including Samsung’s UNB7000 series. The KDL-46NX800 has inbuilt Wi-Fi to access Internet services as found on Sony’s 2009 models. It designed for people for whom style comes first. Sony has also revamped the remote control of its Bravia KDL-46NX800 and this remote is the best one we have ever used. It has perfect arrangement of buttons with their logical size. All the keys are sleek and flush. The remote control has concave shape which makes the buttons easy to use. The company has also added blue backlighting to the remote control. The company has added its XMB interface to Sony Bravia KDL-46NX800 with some new features. This interface offers inputs, settings, widgets and Internet services in logical fashion. We would prefer to more customizations  [...]

Everyone likes to have a portable television for entertainment. Some persons record their small programs on Zune or iPod and watch them, but that does not deliver much excitement. Now, FLO TV is available in the market for $199 that includes 6 months of free TV service subscription. You can view maximum 16 channels for $14.99 per month. FLO TV is so build to replicate home television experience at a portable machine. It will appeal all TV fans that need a small television. Zune HD or iPod Touch provide more features than FLO TV at the same price, but they cannot show you TV channels. FLOT TV has 3.5 inches touch screen display that has 320×240 pixels resolution. The touch screen is capacitive and features ambient light sensor. You will find home button and rocker switch on the front. 3.5mm headphone jack, dedicated mute button and volume button sits at right side. Combined micro-USB port for charging through power adapter and USB connection is also  [...]

Panasonic TC-PV10 was our favorite in plasma TVs. Now, Panasonic come up with TC-P54Z1, which is the most expensive TV to date, by the company. The TC-P54Z1 is one inch deep is one-inch deep panel and has wireless capability which is the reason behind its high cost. The Z1 is a good combination of style, picture quality and features, which is enough to earn high scores. Panasonic deserves the credit for presenting a great plasma art in all its models, especially in the TC-P54Z1 and TC-PV10 series. The design and most of the features are same in TC-P54Z1 and TC-PV10 series. The included wireless access tuner box has a size like standard Blu-ray player or DVD. Wireless transmitter looks like small antenna. Moreover, wireless receiver sits on the rear-side of the TV panel and glances out beneath its left-side. This receiver increases the TV depth by one-inch. Remote control of Panasonic TC-P54Z1 communicates with tuner box through radio frequencies,  [...]

LG has launched its SL80 series of thin-panel and slim-bezel models. The LG SL80 series has sleek, compact and stylish design. The HDTVs of this range are highlighted with glossy glass-screen on the front. The LG 47SL80 lacks extensive and interactive features as found on other TVs in same price range. Its picture quality is short and there are some blacks on picture, which are not deep. The glass screen of SL80 reflects ambient light. If you prefer a good design and can compromise on these issues, we will recommend you to go ahead for this panel. LG has improved the remote for its high-end SL80 series. The remote has more spacious, backlit and logically grouped buttons. We appreciated that most of the functions had dedicated keys except that for aspect ratio. However, the similar shape and sizes of all the keys do not look good from ergonomic standpoint. You can press “Energy Saving” button to provide energy-saving graphics on the HDTV. The remote  [...]

Mitsubishi LT-52249 is the company’s latest offering in the high end range and the company really does it in style with the included speakers. Usually we avoid talking about speakers in TV reviews because they are pretty entry level. If you are really an audiophile you would ditch the TV speakers and invest in a separate audio system. However, this TV has a panel of speakers below the display which give mind blowing out put of 52 watts. However, the presence of the speakers ruins the look of the TV to a certain extent. One of the TV’s worst features has to be the awful remote. All the keys look the same and it is difficult to tell them apart by their feel. There is no separate aspect ratio button on the remote. The bundled remote is universal and it control four gadgets at a time but with such a poor remote we doubt if you will use it. The main menu is as poorly constructed as the remote control. It often lagged and we were staring at the screen  [...]

LCD and plasma TVs have been locking horn over the years and now plasma has been relinquishing and LCD seems to have won the battle when it comes to TV market. LCDs are now available in 65 and 55 inch sizes which has led to plasma screen lowering their prices (and thus, lowering the features) in order to lure customers. Panasonic is a giant in this game and has been making versatile LCDs and plasma panels time and again. We got 54-inch Panasonic TC-P54S1 and there are other sizes available for this series like 65 and 58 inch. The features are all the same and apart from the screen size, there are no differences. This TV is full HD plasma TV and is capable for 1080p resolution of videos but no 1080p/24 reproduction which is preferred by videophiles. The remote is good but we didn’t like the three buttons Viera Tools, SD Card and Viera Link which hog the surface and don’t give enough room for more important buttons like menu. We think the three  [...]