Product Reviews
By Matthew Torres, About.com Guide to TV / Video
Here are the latest product reviews from the real owners of the televisions. I'm also including my product reviews in a single section.
- User Reviews: DLP HDTVs
- User Reviews: LCD HDTVs
- User Reviews: Direct View or CRT (tube) HDTVs
- User Reviews: Plasma HDTVs
User Reviews: DLP HDTVs
Digital Light Processing was invented in 1987 by Texas Instruments - named for its ability to process light digitally with the aid of an optical semiconductor called a Digital Micromirror Device or DMD chip. The DMD chip is comprised of millions of tiny mirrors. The size of each mirror is less than 1/5” the width of a human hair. They are not susceptible to burn-in, but some people do notice a glitch called Rainbow Effect.
- Mitsubishi 57" DLP RPTV, Model WD-57831
- Mitsubishi 65" 1080p DLP RPTV, Model WD-65731
- Mitsubishi 62" DLP RPTV, Model WD-62525
User Reviews: LCD HDTVs
Flat panel displays are by far the most popular LCD television because of their thin, iightweight construction, which is convenient for people who want to use their LCD as a TV and computer monitor. LCDs are not susceptible to burn-in. LCDs with slow response times can show a ghosting effect, while other LCDs can have a screen door effect. This is why it is important to see the LCD before buying to see if the screen meets your needs.
- Sony BRAVIA 32" - Model KDL32XBR4
- Samsung 40" - Model LN-T4053H
- Olevia 30" - Model LT30HV
- Sony 40" - Model KDL-40XBRA
- Sony 40" - Model KDL-40V2500
- Toshiba 42" - Model 42H196
- Vizio 42" - Model VU42L
- Sony 40" - Model KDL-40V2500
- Vizio 42" - Model GV42L
- Olevia 37" - Model 337H
User Reviews: Direct View or CRT (tube) HDTVs
The picture device is a cathode ray tube, which is a specialized vacuum tube. All science aside, CRTs come in all shapes and sizes up to about 40-inches. They feature a good picture from all angles, the best black level, and are significantly lower in price than other TVs. Despite their bulky and heavy build, tube televisions are long-lasting and acclaimed for retaining a good picture throughout its lifespan, which can be decades.
- Dynex 27" - Model DX-R27TV
- Sanyo 27" - Model DS27800
- Samsung 27" - Model TX-R779H
- Proton 27" - Model VT296
- Sony 28" - Model 28FX68
User Reviews: Plasma HDTVs
All plasma televisions come in a flat panel variety. They are competitively priced against LCD flat panel televisions, and feature a stunning picture that puts you in the middle of the action. Plasmas weigh more than LCD’s. They are susceptible to burn-in, but despite rumors to the contrary, the gases that power the picture can not be refilled. Plasma televisions should last anywhere from 15-20 years.
