LDC TVs Comparisons From JVC To SonyThe word 'compare', according to standard dictionaries simply means 'to estimate the similarities or dissimilarities.' However the task of comparing is not simple. It is a tough job. Particularly, when it comes to electronic equipments like Lcd TV comparisons, for example it is more tough. I realized this simple fact when I set upon myself the onerous task of comparing TVs. But then the list was huge there were ordinary standard TVs, Plasma TVs, High Definition (HD)TVs, LCD TVs, Flat panel TVs - the list seems to grow as one goes deeper and deeper. In the beginning it was confusing. Slowly it dawned upon me that all TVs were the same. TVs are TVs after all, but the difference lies in the technology behind the displays. For instance the standard TVs used Cathode Ray Tube to project the display, whereas the LCD TVs use Liquid crystals gels for display. Incidentally, LCD is an acronym for Liquid Crystal Display. As the name suggests, TVs based on LCD technology use the property of polarized light for display. Typically, these TVs have two thin, wafer-like polarized panels and in between these panels, a thin liquid crystal gel which is divided into individual pixels, is sandwiched. By applying electric current, the ability of the crystals to allow light through the crystals can be altered. But why comparison of LCD TVs? Because LCD TVs have a lot of advantages. For instance, LCD TVs are not affected by altitudes nor do they suffer burn in. They are less expensive and weigh less and consequently they facilitate easy transport and installation. Unlike other TVs, LCD TVs will work effectively in almost any kind of room lighting from bright to ambient. Further because of brighter screen displays coupled with a high contrast and flicker free picture watching them is easier than a cathode ray tube (CRT) model. In comparison with plasma TV's LCD TV's run cooler than them. With 60,000 hours of picture life, they consume less electricity than a plasma TV. Given below are some examples of LCD TVs to help compare. However be warned that a comparison to be perfect or near perfect one has to compare like with the like. For instance, we should not compare a 32 inch LCDTV with a 42 inch or 46 inch LCD TV because the comparison will not yield the correct result. A 32 inch LCDTV should always be compared with a 32 inch LCDTV in order to help decide. One more caution: The list given below is a random selection and should in not under any circumstances be taken as exhaustive or comprehensive. JVC LT-46FN97 It is a 46-inch LCD HDTV with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Comes with an Integrated QAM-compatible ATSC tuner, split screen with zoom and POP with 12-channel indexing, room brightness sensor, Cable Card support, 3:2 pulldown, and an illuminated remote control. Weighs 69.3 pounds without stand. Comes with a One-year warranty. Westinghouse LVM-42w2 42-inch LCD TV has a HD monitor, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Comes with External tuners required (such as digital cable box or satellite receiver). Picture-in-picture, integrated speakers and subwoofer, table stand included. Weighs 57.3 pounds with stand. Comes with a One-year warranty. Sony BRAVIA KDL-40XBR2 This is a 40-inch LCD HDTV, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Comes with an Integrated ATSC tuner, changeable color bezel and floating glass frame, game mode, SRS TruSurround® XT, Steady Sound Automatic volume control, picture freeze, and a pedestal stand. Weighs 77.3 pounds with stand. Comes with a One-year warranty. Syntax-Brillian Olevia 537H This is a 37-inch LCD HDTV, with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Comes with an Integrated digital tuner, upgradeable firmware (via USB), 3:2 pull down, with a 8 ms LCD response time. Weighs 52.9 pounds. Comes with a One-year warranty. Syntax-Brillian Olevia 532H This is a 32-inch LCD HDTV, with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Comes with an Integrated digital tuner, upgradeable firmware (via USB), 3:2 pull down, with a 8 ms LCD response time. Weighs 38.8 pounds. Comes with a One-year warranty. Sony BRAVIA KDL-23S2010 This is a 23-inch LCD HDTV, 1366 x 768 pixels. Comes with an Integrated digital tuner, room brightness sensor, SRS TruSurround XT, freeze frame, with a 8 ms response time, 3:2 pulldown. Weighs 22.5 pounds (with stand). Comes with a One-year warranty. JVC LT-32X887 32" LCD Display This JVC LCD TV with a Screen Size of 32" offers a 800:1 contrast ratio, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 1366 x 768 Resolution, 500 cd/m2 panel brightness and Wide 178 Degree Viewing Angle, comes with a built-in ATSC HDTV tuner, and also has features like D.I.S.T. 770p Digital Image Scaling Technology, Digital 5 Point Color Management Circuitry, Theater 6500K Color Temperature, and Dual HDMI and IEEE1394 Connectivity. Weighs 40lbs. NEC LCD4010-BK 40" LCD Display This has a 40" NEC LCD TV Panel, 1366 x 768 HDTV resolution, 40" NEC has MultiSync LCD4010. Screen Aspect ratio of 16:9, Contrast Ratio of 800:1, Brightness 450cd/m2 , weighs 60.60 lbs, comes with a 3 year limited warranty. |