en-us http://www.productwiki.com/televisions/ Featured content from ProductWiki. Hottest products, active discussions, recent articles, and hot links. http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-6-series/ The Samsung 650 series, also known as the 6 Series or Series 6, is one of the high-end offerings part of Samsung's 2008 LCD line up. It is positioned above the 550 series and below the top-of-the-line 750 series. The 650 series has similar features and specifications to the 750 series, as the most significant upgrade is the ability to stream some video formats from your computer and subwoofer found on the 750. Upgrading from the 550 series, the 650 series adds an Ethernet port for downloading Internet content, and a 120Hz mode for smooth display performance of video containing fast motion.... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:01:06 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-6-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-8-series/ The Series 8 LCD line of televisions from Samsung is part of their fall 2008 refresh and expands the overall line-up on the high end with a 1080p native resolution and 120Hz. The Series 8 line are essentially the Series 7 tvs in a much thinner cabinet. This means the Series 8 contain all the premium features such as ethernet connectivity for accessing digital media on your home network, and WiseLink Pro USB port for playing the same digital media from a USB storage device. Some panel improvements have been made over the 7 series, most notably is the higher dynamic... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:25:16 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-8-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/philips-7400-series/ The 7400 Series from Philips is their 2008 high-end line of high-definition LCD televisions and feature a 1080p native resolution with 120Hz refresh rate. While most high-end televisions from competing manufacturers incorporate the 120Hz refresh rate, Philips has the lowest marketed response time with 2ms. Whether this response time means anything when the set is in your home remains to be seen. The 7400 series is a step up from the 5600 series with its 120Hz processing. Alongside this added feature is a refresh rate and response time, as well as more powerful speakers. The other notable difference is the use of the Perfect Pixel 3 processing... Tue, 27 May 2008 12:30:15 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/philips-7400-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/vizio-xvt-series/ The XVT line of televisions marks the flagship offering by Vizio for 2008. These sets feature a 1080p native resolution, 120Hz processing, and motion compensation technology for smoother images. With past televisions Vizio focused almost exclusively on the low to medium range, however the Black Tie series marks the first time that Vizio has an offering for the high-end consumers, while maintaining their competitive pricing. The XVT series also incorporate on-board Dolby Digital 3.0 processing which lets them hook up to the optional SV5.1 upgrade kit to provide a wireless surround sound setup without the need for a separate receiver. Specs 1080p native resolution... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:47:15 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/vizio-xvt-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-z-series/ The Z-series by Sony is their high end LCD televisions that replace the XBR series as the top of Sony's line. The Z-series features all the display functionality expected in a modern high-end LCD television including 120Hz fast motion processing. Alongside these standard display features are the premium display features that are not found on other Sony tvs including 10-bit processing, x.v.Color display, and the Bravia Engine 2 for image processing and scaling. On the connectivity side the Z-series incorporates all the extra Sony ports such as the Digital Media Port, Digital Media Extender, USB port, and DLNA support. Specifications 1080p native resolution... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:13:50 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-z-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-5-series/ The 5 series of LCD televisions are part of Samsung's 2008 line of sets. The 5 series are the least expensive of the line that feature a 1080p native resolution. Above the 5 series is the 6 series line that adds 120Hz mode, and an ethernet connection. What the 5 and 6 series share in common are the 3D content support, and integrated USB port. The 5 series does use an anti-glare screen, however it's not the same "clear view" panel used in the higher end 6 and 7 series. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 5ms response time... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:07:07 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-5-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/philips-52pfl7403d-27/ The 7400 Series from Philips is their 2008 high-end line of high-definition LCD televisions and feature a 1080p native resolution with 120Hz refresh rate. For more information refer to the full Philips 7400 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 2ms response time 500 cd/m2 brightness 29,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 4 speakers (including 2 subwoofers) at a total of 30 watts Pixel Plus 3 processing engine Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 3, Composite x 2, S-Video x 2, USB in Tue, 27 May 2008 13:10:02 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/philips-52pfl7403d-27/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-xbr8-series/ The XBR8 line from Sony is their flagship LCD television released in 2008 and is the first TV from Sony to feature an LED backlighting system. First introduced by Samsung in 2007 with their 81F Series, LED backlighting offers a few advantages over the conventional CCFL systems. These advantages come in the form of improved image quality from a substantially higher dynamic contrast ratio and deeper black levels, lower power consumption, and longer lifespan. Considering its flagship status the XBR8 introduces the advanced lighting system while retaining all the premium features found in the less expensive XBR lines, this includes the... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:17:52 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-xbr8-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-ln40a550/ The 5 series of LCD televisions are part of Samsung's 2008 line of sets and are their entry level offering for 1080p native resolution. More information found on the Samsung 5 Series report. This TV has an MSRP of $1299.99, but can be found for less than $800 as of late 2008. Look to the Samsung 6 Series for 120 Hz. Specs 40" screen 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 5ms response time Inputs: 3xHDMI 1.3, 2xComponent, 2xComposite, 1xS-Video, 1xVGA Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:03:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-ln40a550/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-4-series/ The 4 series, also known as the 450 series, comprise the value-priced line of Samsung's 2008 LCD televisions. They're the only units that Samsung is releasing in 2008 that feature a 720p native resolution, as opposed to the 1080p resolution of the other lines. Specification-wise the 4 series share a lot in common with the more expensive 5 series, housing the same number of HDMI inputs, supporting 3D display and picture-in-picture capabilities. Specs 720p native resolution 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio Matte screen 6ms response time Inputs: 3xHDMI 1.3, 2xComponent, 2xComposite, 1xS-Video, 1xVGA 3 HDMI ports - the lower level series feature 3... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:49:44 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-4-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-xbr6-series/ The XBR6 line from Sony is their first XBRs to launch in 2008 and feature a 1080p native resolution with 120Hz refersh rate. Sony's XBR line of televisions represents their highest end offerings for the more discerning videophiles, often containing the best features available that year. For 2008 Sony is releasing 3 different line of XBRs, the XBR6 line, the XBR7 line which goes up to 70" and adds a RS-232 port for home automation, and the XBR8 line for the end of the year that uses an LED backlighting system. The XBR6s also contain many of the same high-end features... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:38:51 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-xbr6-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/hitachi-1-5-series/ The 1.5 Series from Hitachi combine form and function to offer a 1080p LCD tv in a cabinet that is only 1.5 inches deep. Intended for "luxury living" with the corresponding premium price tag, Hitachi markets this line of sets for affluent homes that want the TV itself to be an aesthetically addition to the room. Hitachi claims these sets are the "world's thinnest" in contrast to JVC which makes the same claim. Both are correct in their own way, as this Hitachi set lacks integrated tuners, and is more technically called a monitor, while the JVCs contain the television tuners. Specs 1080p... Tue, 06 May 2008 12:56:25 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/hitachi-1-5-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/sharp-aquos-lc-52xs1u-s/ The XS1 Series from Sharp is their flagship LCD line of televisions sets introduced in 2008 and is the first line of sets from Sharp that uses an LED backlighting solution. For more information refer to the full AQUOS XS1 report. Features 1080p native resolution 10-bit Advanced Super View (ASV) panel 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 150% NTSC color space Separate terminal box with optional wireless kit Inputs: Ethernet x1, HDMI x 5, Component x 2, VGA x 1, RS-232C x 1 1-bit digital audio amplifier Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:37:30 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sharp-aquos-lc-52xs1u-s/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-regza-rv530u-series/ The RV530 Series is Toshiba's entry level 1080p line of LCD televisions for 2008. Above the RV530 is the XV540 and XF550U series which have 10-bit panels, and a 120Hz mode. Common to all 2008 Toshibas the RV530s use the PixelPure 4G processor for 14-bit image processing, with the panel supporting 8-bits of color. Below the RV530s is the RV510 line of TVs which have a 720p native resolution. Specs 1080p native resolution Dynamic backlight for improved dynamic contrast ratio 14-bit PixelPure processor 8-bit panel 5 picture setting modes 8ms response time Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:04:33 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-regza-rv530u-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-7-series/ The Samsung 750 series, also known as the 7 series is positioned above the 650 series, which are also considered part of the high-end sets, with many similarities between the two. As expected from a high-end 2008 LCD the 750 series features a native resolution of 1080p, a 120Hz mode. Alongside these standards is the addition of an Ethernet port for accessing real-time content like weather, stocks and news, and a USB port for accessing pictures and video from connected storage devices.  Importantly, the 7 series has a subwoofer and much better sound than both 6-series and 8-series televisions.  While the... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:55:11 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-7-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/philips-52pfl3603d-27/ The 3600 Series is Philips' entry level line of high definition LCD televisions introduced in 2008 that feature a native 1080p resolution. For more information refer to the full Philips 3600 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 5ms response time 500 cd/m2 brightness 29,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio Two 10 watt speakers Pixel Plus HD processing engine Inputs: HDMI x 3, Component x 3, Composite x 2, S-Video x 2, USB in Tue, 27 May 2008 10:16:10 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/philips-52pfl3603d-27/ http://www.productwiki.com/vizio-vp505xvt/ The VP505XVT is Vizio's flagship plasma model introduced in the summer of 2008 and features a native 1080p resolution. Vizio also includes advanced audio and video processing capabilities inside the television itself which removes the need for extra components to maximize the home theater experience. The built-in TruSurround XT audio processing engine decodes 5.1 audio and will output the sound through the television's speakers. With an optional wireless audio kit that adds two rear speakers and a subwoofer the VP505XVT will output the all six channels. On the video side the Silicon Optix REON processor is one of the best video... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:22:03 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/vizio-vp505xvt/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-37av502u/ The AV502U Series of LCD televisions is Toshiba's entry level offering in their 2008 lineup of TVs. These sets feature a 720p native resolution and provide the standard set of features for this range of HDTVs. For more information refer to the full AV500U Series report. Specs 720p native resolution 8ms response time 10-bit image processor Inputs: HDMI x 2, Component x 2, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:47:57 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-37av502u/ http://www.productwiki.com/sharp-aquos-special-edition-se94u-series/ The SE94U (SE stands for Special Edition) series is the flagship line of LCD televisions introduced in 2008 by Sharp. These sets match the standard for high-end HDTVs with a 1080p native resolution and a 120Hz display mode. The SE94s use a five-wavelength backlight which Sharp claims makes for more accurate color reproduction. Below the 94Us is the D74 series which removes the 120Hz mode, and uses a four-wavelength backlighting system. Specs 1080p native resolution 120Hz mode 4ms response time 3000:1 static contrast ratio | 27,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio Deep Color and x.v.Color support 5-Wavelength backlight system 10-bit panel Ethernet port for... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:33:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sharp-aquos-special-edition-se94u-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-ln-t4671f/ The Samsung LN-T4671F is a 46" LCD based television with a native resolution of 1080p. This set is part of the 71F series of televisions, part of Samsung's 2007 lineup which include the 61F series, 65F series, 69F series, and 81F series. The 71Fs are positioned near the high end falling between the 81F and 69F series in price and features. Just like all of Samsung's 2007 line of televisions this set uses the CCFL (Cold Cathod Flourescent Light) technology that the manufacturer claims produces a more accurate color output. With  the 71F series, Samsung adds a glass cover over the... Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:08:10 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-ln-t4671f/ http://www.productwiki.com/panasonic-viera-800-series/ The 800U series is at the high end of Panasonic's 2008 plasmas, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings. Positioned above the 85U series and below the 850s, the 800s offer premium features such as the one-sheet glass design and THX certification, but lack some of the more professional level calibration settings of the 850Us. The 800U series is the first line of plasma to achieve THX certification, with the LG PG60 Series subsequently released as the second. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 static contrast ratio, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 24p film mode Game mode THX certified with a THX configuration... Mon, 26 May 2008 09:52:13 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/panasonic-viera-800-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/panasonic-viera-th-50pz850u/ The 850U series is at the highest end of Panasonic's consumer plasmas for 2008, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings and features a native 1080p resolution. For more information refer to the full Viera 800 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 contrast ratio 24p film mode Game mode THX certified with a THX configuration built-in VIERA link and VIERA CAST technology Inputs: 4xHDMI 1.3, 1xVGA, Component, Composite, S-Video   Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:38:04 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/panasonic-viera-th-50pz850u/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-kdl-55xbr8/ The XBR8 line from Sony is their flagship LCD television released in 2008 and is the first TV from Sony to feature an LED backlighting system. For more information refer to the full XBR8 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 120Hz mode 10-bit panel, 10-bit processing DLNA support 24p True Cinema Bravia Engine 2 Pro Advanced Contrast Enhancer Pro with local dimming Inputs: 4xHDMI 1.3, 2xComponent, Composite Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:49:51 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-kdl-55xbr8/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-regza-32rv530u/ The RV530 Series is Toshiba's entry level 1080p line of LCD televisions for 2008. For more information refer to the full Regza RV530 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution Dynamic backlight for improved dynamic contrast ratio 14-bit PixelPure processor 8-bit panel 5 picture setting modes 8ms response time Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:22:31 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-regza-32rv530u/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-kdl-40s4100/ The S4100 Series is Sony's entry level 1080p line of LCD televisions introduced in 2008. For more information refer to the full S4100 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 10-bit processing, 10-bit panel 2500:1 contrast ratio Digital Media Extender port Inputs: HDMI x 3, Component x 2, Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1 Mon, 05 May 2008 18:14:06 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-kdl-40s4100/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-kdl-37xbr6/ The XBR6 line of LCD televisions forms the high-end offerings of Sony's 2008 lineup of TVs with 1080p native resolution and 120Hz motion processing. For more information refer to the Bravia XBR6 Series report. Specs 37" screen 1080p native resolution 60Hz mode DLNA compliancy Digital media port 1080p/60Hz+24Hz support Inputs: 4xHDMI 1.3, 2xComponent, Composite   Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:11:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-kdl-37xbr6/ http://www.productwiki.com/vizio-sv42xvt/ The Black Tie line of televisions marks the flagship offering by Vizio for 2008. These sets feature a 1080p native resolution, 120Hz processing, and motion compensation technology for smoother images. For more information refer to the full Vizio XVT Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 6500:1 dynamic contrast ratio 5 ms response time (unconfirmed) 8-bit panel (unconfirmed) Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:51:23 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/vizio-sv42xvt/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-19av500u/ The AV500U Series of LCD televisions is Toshiba's entry level offering in their 2008 lineup of TVs. These sets feature a 720p native resolution and provide the standard set of features for this range of HDTVs. For more information refer to the full AV500U Series report. Specs 720p native resolution (1440 x 900 resolution) 8ms response time 8-bit panel 10-bit image processor 2 x 3 watt speakers Dimensions: 460 x 392 x 207 mm (with stand) Weight: 6.2kg (13.7lbs) Inputs: HDMI x 1, Component x 1, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1   Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:41:57 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-19av500u/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-s4100-series/ The S4100 Series is Sony's entry level 1080p line of LCD televisions introduced in 2008. Succeeding the critically acclaimed S3000 series which won Consumer Reports best LCD TV in 2007, the 4100s upgrade the native resolution from 720p, to a FullHD 1080p. With the bump in resolution the new S series retains one if its key differentiators over most other televisions in this range with its 10-bit processing and 10-bit panel. As a step up from the S series is the more expensive V4100 series of televisions which adds a fourth HDMI input and dynamic backlight. Specs 1080p native resolution 10-bit... Mon, 05 May 2008 18:07:22 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-s4100-series/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-w4100-series/ The W-series by Sony is part of their high end lineup of LCD televisions. Last year's W-series offerings came under the W3000 label, with 2008's following the W4100 naming convention. These TVs come below the premium level Z-series and feature most of the same standard high-end display technology such as 1080p native resolution and 120Hz frequency, but lack the advanced connectivity options in their more expensive siblings. Just below the W-series is the V-series which removes the 120Hz mode for smooth display of fast motion. Specs 1080p native resolution 120Hz mode USB port for accessing digital content thin bezel, and "ultra-thin" cabinet depth Inputs:... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:24:26 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-bravia-w4100-series/