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The 1.5 Series from Hitachi combine form and function to offer a 1080p LCD tv with 120Hz mode in a cabinet that is only 1.5 inches deep. For more information refer to the full Hitachi 1.5 Series report.
MSRP $3,699.00
Release date May, 2008
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- 1080p native resolution
- 120Hz mode
- 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- 450-500cd/m2 brightness
- IPS-Alpha panels
- Two 6-Watt speakers
- Inputs: HDMI x 1, VGA x 1
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Released April, 2008
Pros
- 1080p, 120Hz
- affordable - has come down in price considerably
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MSRP $3,499.00
Released July, 2008
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MSRP $1,999.99
Released May, 2008
Pros
- 1080p
- 120Hz motion flow
- 10bit display, 10bit processing
- Bravia Engine 2
Cons
- Do not buy this TV if you try to connect ypur computer to it.
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Sony Bravia KDL-40Z4100
MSRP --
Released October, 2008
The XBR7 line from Sony is the middle of the pack in their XBR line of LCD televisions, and are the top of the line, non-LED based LCD televisions released by Sony in 2008. Refer to the full XBR7 Series report for more information. Specs 1080p native resolution 120Hz mode 10-bit panel, 10-bit processing...
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Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR7
MSRP $1,999.99
Released September, 2008
Cons
- ugly bezel
- no PC VGA input
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Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR6
MSRP $1,579.00
Released May, 2008
Pros
- 1080p, 120Hz, extremely high 2ms response time
- lots of inputs
- interesting glass bezel
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Philips 42PFL7403D/27
MSRP $1,899.00
Released July, 2008
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Vizio SV470XVT
MSRP $1,499.99
Released May, 2008
The XV540 series of LCD televisions contain a 1080p native resolution and 120Hz film mode and are the premium offerings of Toshiba's 2008 TV models. For more information refer to the full Regza XV540 Series report. Specs CCFL backlighting Thin bezel 3,000:1 native contrast ratio 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 14-bit PixelPure 4G tech 10-bit...
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Toshiba Regza 42XV540
MSRP $1,999.99
Released February, 2008
Pros
- attractive thin bezel and smaller size looks stylish and does not distract
- price has dropped considerably
- full 1080p, 120Hz, 10-bit panel
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Toshiba Cinema Regza 40XF550U
MSRP $1,699.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- 1080p, 120Hz
- affordable
- can be used as pc monitor through vga input
Cons
- smaller - you can get larger TVs for the money
- ugly lower bezel
- no PC input
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Sony Bravia KDL-40W4100
MSRP $1,500.00
Released March, 2008
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Samsung LN40A650
MSRP --
Released May, 2008
Pros
- 1080p, 120Hz
- attractive design and stand (although the bezel is a little too thick)
Cons
- Not reliable - See Comments
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MSRP $1,899.00
Released August, 2008
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