LCD TV Reviews

Samsung, a South Korean manufacturer of consumer electronics is one of the trusted names in the media products market. Their branded LCD televisions are crafted with great design and handy features made the buyers to expect more out of their products as the technology grows day to day. As they try their best to deliver high quality LCD and LED televisions, the brand became popular around the UK and gathered its own customer base. Samsung’s D5000 LED LCD televisions are mainly made to fulfil the entry level LED television need. They have variety of screen sizes and here we are going to review about the 32 inch model form the D5000 series.

The 32 inch Samsung UE32D5000 LCD television has LED backlighting where it can produce better picture quality than any other LCD television which has an ordinary CCFL display to power the LCD display. It makes the television much slimmer when compared to older LCD televisions and reduces the power consumption. The design matches with the latest television models and it’s more attractive as it comes with an affordable price.

Design and Look

If you walk through a series of LED LCD televisions in an electronic store, Samsung UE32D5000 32 inch LCD TV will grab your attention with its attractive design. It will make you amazed when you look at the price tag.  It really looks like an expensive LED television with updated design and ultra clear panel. It can be wall mounted or kept standing with its table-top stand supplied with the television. The glossy black bezel may get scratches on usage after removing the package covers. The transparent glass borders looks great when it is wall mounted in a good looking living room or a medium sized bedroom. Overall the design is the best and it can be an equal contender to other 32 inch budget LCD televisions from the rival brands.

The table-top stand has a transparent post and it looks elegant when it is kept standing with its stand. Along with its stylish look, the stand gives a steady grip to the 32 inch display. The swivel stand can be turned left and right to get a better angle of the television screen. Since the display powered with LED backlighting, the depth of this Samsung 32 inch LED LCD television is slimmer than traditional LCD televisions but not as slimmer than higher Samsung models. But for its price, it can be compromised with 3cm ultra slim display.

Smoother and Crisper Picture quality

There is a usual complaint with any standard LCD televisions is that the blacks are produced with greyish shade. Because, when the blacks are sharper the other colours will look more vibrant and crisper. The black level of this 32 inch LED LCD set will not be complained, as Samsung UE32D5000 is built with LED backlighting. The high contrast and brightness levels help the display to give the maximum out of the given picture input. Of course this 32 inch Edge LED TV supports full HD resolution of 1080p resolution. The full high definition resolution with the combination of LED backlighting produces stunning high quality pictures with enhanced natural colours. High aspect ratio of 16:9 enables the widescreen mode to view full detailed images in the way it has to be watched without missing any part of the picture.

The full HD support can be best experienced with full HD inputs like channels comes with Sky HD or from Full HD movies played in external HD devices like Blu-ray players. It is totally depends on the picture input given to the television. The wide colour enhancer plus plays the main role in delivering high quality colour enhanced images. It enhances normal coloured pictures in to crisper digital pictures which an ordinary LCD television cannot do. Samsung’s Clear Motion rate of 100 Hz takes the job of eradicating blur in the picture while watching speedy sports like football or a stunning action movie in Samsung UE32D5000 32 inch Full HD television. It has a clever digital noise filter which reduces the digital noise produced in the picture produced in this Samsung series 5 32 inch LED widescreen television.

Audio Quality

Samsung UE32D5000 is getting good positive responses from its buyers. We can give 4 out of 5 starts for its great audio quality with such a slim design. The previous generation LCD televisions lacks behind in the audio quality, it looks like Samsung heard that negative feedback and worked to deliver the best audio in this 32 inch D5000 LED LCD television. There are two 10 watts speakers produces sharper and clearer high quality digital audio. SRS TheatreSound HD which is used in cinema halls is featured in this 32 inch LED TV to support HD audio from external devices. As other standard Samsung LED televisions the high quality audio supports like Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse and DTS 2.0 are given to maximise the digital audio support.

Freeview and Other Features

Instead of Freeview HD tuner, this 32 inch full HD television comes with Freeview tuner which cannot receive the high definition channels. The Freeview tuner can receive popular TV channels like BBC One, BBC Two, Channel 5, ITV 2, PICK tv, Ques and many more without any subscription or contract. The availability of Freeview channels are subject to change as per the location in the UK, so make sure you check the Freeview website to get the exact list of channels available in your locality.

Thanks to the 7 day electronic programme guide, as it takes the list of upcoming and featured programmes to your living room to updated with the programmes and its details. The game mode delivers extreme gaming experience when a game console is connected. Auto power off, auto channel search, on/off timer, Auto volume leveller are the other standard features available in Samsung UE32D5000 32 inch edge LED television.

Missing Features

It is very disappointing that Samsung excluded a bunch of features which are standard in almost all the LED televisions of this era. It doesn’t have a built-in Freeview HD to receive high definition Freeview HD channels without buying an additional Freeview HD tuner. If you would like to get FreeviewHD in this television set, you need to buy a Freeview HD tuner. This lack highly discourages the buyers away from this UE32D5000 LED television. Even though it comes with an Ethernet port to connect internet, there is no support for internet applications like skype, facebook, twitter or even BBC i-player. It shows that Samsung want to show some differences between their premium LED televisions and this budget LED LCD TV.

Connectivity

Even though UE32D5000 32 inch Full HD LED TV lacks in few standard features when compared to other televisions, it gets all the ticks when check the connectivity options. Ethernet port is given to connect your high speed internet cable to the TV set. A headphone socket is given to connect headphone for personal listening. Just like higher models, UE32D5000 edge LED television comes with four HDMI to connect up to four HD devices like playstation 3, blu-ray players, HD home cinema system etc., at the same time. The HDMI features Anynet+ gives the provision of connecting any branded HD devices in to this 32 inch series s full HD television. A CI socket is given for pay per view channel support. There are two USB ports given to access media files stored in the USB devices as well as media devices like camcorder and digital camera. There is no memory card slot is given to access data from SD card.

Verdict

If you are a kind of person, who thinks televisions are just for standard home entertainment and it should deliver high quality HD experience with an affordable price tag. Samsung UE32D5000 is one of the best options to choose from this range. If you require a 40 inch display in this series, Samsung UE40D5000 40 inch Full HD LED TV is available with same features. Both models differs only the in the display size and energy consumption.

Specification Details:

Manufacturer	Samsung
Model Name	UE32D5000
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm	762 x 462 x 29.9 (without stand) 762 x 530.4 x 240(with stand)
Weight	7.13 kg (without stand) 10.2 kg (with stand) 11.8 kg (package weight)
Colour	Charcoal Black
Display Size	32 Inch (Diagonal)
Display type	LCD (with Edge LED backlighting)
Resolution	1920 x 1080p ( Full HD)
HD ready	Yes
Image aspect Ratio	16:9
Picture in picture (PIP)	Yes
Features	Game mode Aspect Ratio of 16:9 Supports full HD resolution of 1080p 100 Hz refresh rate SRS TheatreSound HD Anynet+
Connectivity	4x HDMI 1 x headphone output 1 x CI slot 1 xPC Audio Input 1 x Scart 2x USB port 1 x Ethernet port
VESA Compatible	Yes

LG Electronics is a South Korean multinational and one of the top consumer electronics manufacturers.  Their innovative electronics are highly welcomed around the world. At the beginning, LG started its business in the UK without any customer base. But now it’s one of the highly trusted brands around the country and has its loyal fans. It’s all to the excellent features and well established after sales support.  When it comes to televisions market, LG has its own place in the top and stands as a vital competitor of its rivals. LG 32LK450U is yet another LCD Full HD television from LG, which has almost all the mandatory features for today’s requirements. It may look very ordinary and makes us think that this TV is just one of the LCD televisions, but it’s not true. LG 32LK450U 32 inch LCD TV covers all the standard needs of a buyer. It can be kept standing with its stand or it can be wall mounted in a medium level living room or a bedroom.

It Looks Ordinary

Yes, it looks ordinary when compared to the LCD televisions of this era. The looks makes us think that LG didn’t cared much about the looks and just wanted to release a budget LCD TV to cater basic users. It’s pretty slim when we compare the hefty basic models from the other brands. The bezel is little bit thinker than any other flat LCD televisions from LG and good looking glossy black finish. There is a sandy border below the LG logo at the bottom of the bezel; it could be liked by many as it gives a nice look to the front side of the TV. There are many thinner and seamless designs available in high street and online stores. We really couldn’t figure out why LG gave such an ordinary design to this 32 inch widescreen television. LG might have felt that there should be a difference between their premium ranges of televisions from the basic models.   Even though the features and connectivity is good LGL 32K450U, it lacks behind in its looks and design. We can’t say that LG 32LK450U widescreen LCD Full HD television looks horrible, but it looks normal when we compare with other LCD televisions. Overall, the looks are decent and it could really give a better and richer look to your living room when it is wall mounted. The stand is well gripped to ensure that the TV will have full balance when it’s kept standing. The stand is sturdy and gives a better grip when it’s kept standing. The stand can be turned around to get a better view of the display. Cool cathode fluorescent lamp is used instead of LED backlight to bring the LCD display to life. This type of backlighting is a traditional way and it really makes the LCD display hefty.

Nowadays, majority of the buyers go for LCD televisions with edge LED televisions or other LCD televisions with LED display. This 32 Inch LCD television looks little bit bulkier than the LED backlight televisions. Anyway, the picture quality of LG 32LK450U widescreen HD ready television tells us that the LED backlight doesn’t matter, and still the LCD display can work pretty well to produce great quality pictures. The picture quality is great as the pictures produced in this 32 Inch LCD television are full high definition. The blacks are not well distinguished, as they just look grayish when it’s tested. LG included almost all the features which are present in the higher LCD Full HD televisions to give some reasons for the buyers to buy this 32 inch LCD widescreen LCD television. The price tag can tell you the reason why LG didn’t minded much about the design and looks. We assume the reason is because they wanted to serve their customers with updated features and quality.

Picture quality

LG 32LK450U 32 inch LCD television produces very high quality pictures in its 32 inch widescreen. The colours are very natural and vivid, it has the genuine LG LCD TV quality of display which has the ability to supports full high definition input up to 1080p. The high definition really depends on the input. So to get the maximum out of any FullHD TVs, make sure the input is Full HD. However, LED backlighting could have made this 32 inch LCD television a better choice, but it doesn’t have LED backlighting to produce sharper blacks and brighter screen. The available picture modes are intelligent sensor, Vivid, Cinema, Sports, isf Expert 1, isf Expert 2 and Games. These features usually comes in higher ranged LCD TVs, it’s really surprising to see them in an entry-level LCD television. This allows the user to choose the picture mode to get an optimized viewing experience according to the type of picture being produced in the TV. The XD engine enhances the picture quality and with 24p true cinema gives an stunning home cinema experience.

The aspect ratio is 16:9 and its pretty standard in LCD televisions. LG 32LK450U has a built in widescreen feature, which widens up the screen when needed automatically and yes it can also be changed manually. It makes sure every part of the picture is produced in the screen. It’s really amazing to get such a great picture quality and attractive feature in an entry level LCD television. The refresh rate is 50Hz which could give better support to reduce the blur produced while watching fast action movies or sports and produces them in the way it has to be watched.

Built in Freeview

LG 32LK450U 32 inch widescreen LCD television comes with a built-in Freeview tuner. If you are a fan of Freeview channels, there won’t be any need to buy an additional Freeview tuner to view handful of free channels. BBC one, BBC two, ITV 1, Channel 5,Dave, Quest are some of the Freeview channels available in the UK. It varies by location, so always check with the Freeview website to find out the list of channels available in your locality and double check whether your favourite channels are available in your area.

Audio quality

The audio quality is above average when we compare LG 32LK450U 32 inch LCD television with any other TV of its class. It has two 10w invisible speakers with infinite surround sound and dolby digital decoder. It could give an ultimate gaming experience when the 32 inch Full HD television is connected with a game console.

Connectivity and other features

This 32 inch widescreen LCD television is HD ready and comes with 3 HDMI ports which give the provision to connect HD devices like Playstation, Xbox, Hi-fi systems and home cinema systems. There is a PC input given at the back of the television to connect the 32 inch LCD television with your computer. Anti dazzling feature makes sure, the dazzling effects of the picture don’t harm the viewer’s eyes. A headphone can be connected though the headphone out and it gives the option of personal hearing. The extended connectivity features makes us forget that LG 32LK450U Freeview HD ready television is an entry level LCD TV.

Verdict

It all depends on the requirement. LG 32LK450U Freeview HD ready television is a good choice if you are looking for an entry level LCD television from LG. The price really worth for its features and so many features are almost equal to higher range LCD televisions. The CCFL backlighting really makes the television bulky when compared to other televisions with LED backlighting and this way of backlighting is pretty old fashioned. The picture quality is great and quite matches with gamers’ requirements. If you need a budget LCD television with a bigger screen than LG 32LK450U widescreen LCD TV, then we would recommend you LG 42LK450 42 inch LCD television in the range of LG LK450 LCD televisions. Above all, LG 32LK450U is a great deal if you are looking for a cheap LCD television with hand full of features.

LG 32LK450U Specification Table

Manufacturer	LG
Model Name	2LK450U
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm	795.0 x 568.0 x 207.0 (With stand) 795.0 x 504.0 x 73.5 (Without stand)
Weight	9.2 kg (With stand) 8.1 kg(Without stand)
Colour	Glossy Black with brown wood coloured bar
Display Size	32 Inch (Diagonal)
Display type	LCD
3D TV	No
Resolution	1920 x 1080p ( Full HD)
HD ready	Yes
Image aspect Ratio	16:9
Picture refresh rate	50 Hz
XD Engine	Yes
Speakers	Yes, 2 x 10w stereo speakers
Surround System	Yes, Infinite surround sound
Freeview	Yes
Dolby Digital Decoder	Yes
Backlighting	CCFL(Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp)
Audio Modes	5 modes (standard/cinema/sport/ game/music)
Widescreen	Yes
Stereo reception system	MTS
Progressive scan	Yes (line doubling)
Features	24p True Cinema Built in Freeview tuner Aspect Ratio of 16:9 Supports full HD resolution of 1080p 50 Hz refresh rate
Connectivity	3 x HDMI 1x USB-in 1 x headphone output 1 x AV In 1 xPC Audio Input 1 x Full Scart
Intelligent Sensor	Yes
VESA Compatible	Yes , 100 x 100 VESA wall mount
Infrared remote control	Yes
Parental Channel Lock	Yes

What is the perfect way of viewing a Hollywood blockbuster which is filmed at 2.39:1 aspect ratio (21:9)? The answer is to choose a television with ultra-wide screen, may be the one with an aspect ratio of 21:9. For an immersive movie experience, you still need few more factors such as clarity, 3D experience, extreme contrast and excellent voice delivery. Philips 50PFL7956H has it all. This ultra wide TV, with perfect Pixel HD engine and LED pro is meant to cater the eyes of diehard movie viewers.

For those of you who are new to the term aspect ratio, it is the ratio of width to the height of the television screen. When you try to watch a 4:3 aspect ratio image on a 16:9 aspect ratio screen, you will encounter black bars on the left and right side of the screen. This may look offensive for those who wish to watch a blockbuster movie in an ideal theatre effect.

Currently, most of the Hollywood movies are made in 21:9 aspect ratio, which certainly needs a 21:9 aspect ratio screen to watch with. Philips 50PFL7956H television comes with 21:9 aspect ratio. Hence, there arise no question of black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. It is not just the aspect ratio that makes this Philips 50inch television a King. There are lot more surprises incorporated and here is a detailed overview of them.

Stunning Design

Any product becomes a choice of customers first through its looks. Philips 50PFL7956H television is no different. It arrests you with its slim and smart look. The glossy steel finish would be the first reason you crave for it and no wonder you end up demanding one for your living room. Philips has targeted at the designer houses with this 50 inches television and it harmonizes well on the highlighted wall of your living room. Watching this wide 50 inches giant hung on the wall itself is an experience of its own.
It is not just the glossy design that makes it different. For this pivotal product, Philips has come up with a revolutionary table top stand. Unlike the name suggests this stand is multi-purpose and it enables you to use it for both hanging on the wall as well as to fix it on the table. The earlier headache of buying an additional wall-mounting bracket for television is then solved with this table top stand.

Positioning is another aspect, where a television wins your heart. Philips has heard your cries and brings you four mounting positions for consumers in 50PFL7956H television. Tabletop swivel stand, normal wall mount fixation, wall mount with swivel and ultra flat are the options provided. And mounting the television on wall has become lot more easy as Philips 50PFL7956H television has only two fixation points.

The wide 50” will give you a notion of heavy weight, but this Philips 50inches television weighs just 22kgs (comparatively lesser to similar products). The compatible wall mount will be 400 x 400mm, as it is 1242 x 580 x 32mm.

Overall, Philips 50PFL7956H 127cm ultra wide screen television has scored well on its design aspect and will be a tough competitor in the market.

Perfect Pictures

This will be the ultimate comment on the picture quality and sound of Philips 50PFL7956H television. Perfection was always what Philips was known for and it has maintained its credibility even in this latest LED television. 21:9 aspect ratios are definitely the prime reason for this astounding picture quality and there are several add-ons that make this factor enriching.

Easy 3D

The first add on is its 3D capability and you have an option of 2D to 3D conversion. This is where this television scores and the depth adjustment offers a real life experience at your convenience. Long hours of comfort are guaranteed and there is no flickering of image to worry with. Any number of 3D glasses can be purchased and these are light weight with no batteries.

The display’s edge LED backlight and the panel resolution of 2560 * 1080p, which is a super resolution are the other reasons for this Philips 3D television to come up with a perfect picture quality. For those of you who do not want to watch move in its highest aspect ratio, you can watch the movie in its original format. Philips’ unique Smart Formatting technology helps you to do this at a push of button.

To enhance the viewing experience further, Philips has also incorporated its patent technology Ambilight Spectra 2 in this 21:9 Gold Series television. This projects a glow of light on the sides of the television, offering you a better picture. As the colour and brightness of the light sinks well with the colour and brightness of the picture, the viewing experience will be even more augmented to suit your taste. To add to it, there is wall adaptive function and hence, no matter what is the colour of your wall, the picture adjusts to it.

The television comes with over 1000 LEDs as a backlight for display. They generate brilliant light, without causing you much cost. Also, the perfect Pixel HD engine has enabled this 21:9 television set to deliver stunning pictures with extreme contrasts, sharpness and vibrant colours. To go green, the LED promises the lack of any hazardous materials as well.

Amazing Sound Quality

Amazing sound quality is expected from a 3D LED television, which aims at movie viewers. The sound output, the power of Philips 50PFL7956H 3D television is 34W, which offers an incredible sound. However, there is no fear of trebling and bass while increasing the volume since it’s controlled properly by the television. There is an auto volume leveller, offering you a complete clear sound.  With regards to connectivity, the television comes with four HDMI connections and Easylink options.

Other exclusive features of Philips 50PFL7956H Gold Series Television

There lies an additional feature of multi-view in this Philips 50 inches 50PFL7956H television. This enables you to surf internet while you watch television. While watching soccer on the left side of the screen, you can seamlessly chat with your friends on the right side of the screen.

The presence of Net TV enables you to enjoy a wealth of online apps on your TV. You can rent movies, enjoy social media or watch catch-up. Also, where else you can get the option to control your television set with your Smartphone, tablet or keyboard? You can find, schedule, record and pause Philips 50PFL7956H with any of your handheld devices.

There is a ‘SimplyShare’ option with which you can share photos, music, videos and more from your computer, phone or tablet on your television. Using the smart USB recording in Philips 50PFL7956H-12, you can record your favourite program and watch whenever you want.

For those of you who hate wires, Philips 50PFL7956H would again be their preferred choice. It is wireless and offers an easy connection. However, in case if you ever require using a wire extension, then there is an optional wireless USB adaptor.

Power Consumption

Philips 50PFL7956H smart LED TV does not consume much power. The energy label class categorised for this television is B and its annual energy consumption is 158 kW per hour. Few power saving features are added to it, such as auto-switch off timer, eco mode, eco settings menu, light sensor and picture mute.

Supplied Accessories

Philips 50PFL7956H Smart LED Television comes with few accessories. Basic ones like remote control, table top swivel stand, two 3D glasses and wall mounting bracket are supplied along with the purchase. The quick start guide, smart TV quick guide and WiFi mediaconnect voucher enables you to connect television without a technician’s support. Legal and Safety instructions are also described for your knowledge.  3D glass kits, suitable for this model of television are available as optional accessories and you can grab them if you wish.

Verdict- A Convenient Choice

Above any mind blowing feature, convenience is the ultimate factor that is matters for the consumers. Philips 50PFL7956H has integrated several features for the ease of usage. For easy screen format adjustments, there is auto zoom, auto fill, movie expand 16:9, super zoom, unscaled and widescreen options. Signal strength is indication is given to remind you about the quality of signal you receive. Most of the devices are auto detected by this Philips television, especially the Philips devices.

There is channel installation wizard and hence it is easy to install any device or program to your television. Similarly, there lies device connection wizard, network installation wizard and settings assistant wizard. The firmware is upgradeable and has automatic upgrade wizard for this purpose. This upgrading can be done via USB or online. The features like one-stop home button, On-screen user manual, touch control buttons and multi-view double window display too enhance the usage facilities of Philips 50PFL7956H.

Overall, Philips 50PFL7956H LED television is a perfect television for much of who wish a princely watch of television, but the price tag is little heavy to suit all the pockets.

Philips 50PFL7956H Specifications

Manufacturer	Philips
Model Name	50PFL7956H
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm	1,002 x 633 x 253 mm (with stand) 1242 x 580 x 32 mm (without stand)
Weight	24. 0 kg (with stand) 22. 0 kg (without stand)
Colour	Glossy Grey with steel finish body
Display Size	50 inch / 127 cm  (Diagonal)
Display type	LED (with Edge LED backlighting)
Panel Resolution	2560x1080p
HD ready	Yes
Image aspect Ratio	21:9
Picture refresh rate	400 Hz Perfect Motion Rate
Resolution Enhancer	Yes
Surround System	Yes, V-audio surround
Pixel Precise HD	Yes
Electronic Programme Guide	Yes
Widescreen	Yes
Features	Aspect Ratio of 21:9 Net TV Multi-View Ambilight Sensor 2 Full HD Supports full HD resolution of 1080p 400 Hz refresh rate Smart TV
Connectivity	4x HDMI 1x SD card reader 1 xPC Audio Input 1 x Full Scart 2 x USB port
DLNA	Yes
VESA Compatible	Yes , 200 x 200 VESA wall mount
Accessories	Power Cord, Remote control, Table top swivel stand, 2 x 3D glasses, wall mounting brackets

Sony is a Japanese multinational company based in Tokyo. We are pretty sure that Sony stands in top when it comes to LCD televisions. It’s all for Sony’s innovations and contributions to the world of home entertainment. Sony Bravia KDL-32CX523 32 Inch LCD TV is the entry level television released in CX series of LCD televisions. The aim is to fulfill the expectation of an ordinary LCD TV buyer with decently featured television in a handy price. Even though the aim is to deliver a basic LCD television in a cheaper price, Sony shown no partiality with this 32 Inch LCD widescreen television. It has almost all the features of a television of this era.

Looks and Design

It’s really surprising that Sony shown very least care on the design of Bravia KDL-32CX523 LCD television. Honestly, this 32 Inch LCD HDTV cannot be compared with today’s LCD televisions with stunning design. The looks are pretty average while looking at the televisions of this range from other manufacturers. The design of this LCD television cannot give a tough fight with its rivals. The 32 Inch widescreen television can be hanged in a living room or a midsized bedroom.

This is because of the heftiness, which makes Sony KDL-32CX523 to stand alone in the latest generation of LCD televisions and one could hardly believe that this is one of a television which came to market a year ago. It could make buyers who want a stylish and trendy looking LCD television to stand away from this bulky old modeled LCD television. Even though the look is not that attractive when compared to latest LCD televisions, Sony KDL-32CX523 comes with very attractive price tag and bunch of features which could make the buyers ignore the downfalls and go for it.

Built Quality

Sony is always famous for their best built quality. They always believe in delivering the best quality products to their loyal customers. In this LCD television, they used old-fashioned CCFL(cold cathode fluorescent lamp) backlighting instead of the latest LED backlighting. That is the sole reason for this 32 Inch LCD television to look hefty than today’s LCD televisions. Despite the traditional backlighting and bulky look, this LCD television comes under the budget.

Nowadays, buyers believe strongly that a television without LED backlighting cannot perform well with today’s additional technologies which come as an add-on with television sets. But it’s not true, even a LCD TV with CCFL backlighting can perform well in its class. And yes, LED backlighting can produce better blacks, consumes less power and makes the television look ultra-slim, but it will be more expensive as Sony KDL- 32CX523 costs even less than £350.

Decent picture quality

Sony KDL-32CX523 widescreen LCD TV has a very decent picture quality. We cannot say it’s competitive to its rivals, but while seeing the picture quality of this 32 Inch HDTV it really worth its price. Despite the CCFL backlight, it produces vibrant colours and fine blacks with Sony’s Live colour technology. It supports the full HD resolution of 1080p and the aspect ratio is 16:9 as a regular LCD television and 24p True Cinema gives better effects like being watched in a cinema theatre. The full high definition is really impressive when a proper high definition input is given. It is suitable for a medium sized living room or a bedroom as wall mounted or standing. It has a 32 Inch widescreen, with automatic adjustment according to the picture being displayed in the screen. So you won’t miss out any part of a picture and it can we watched the way it has to be watched. The wide mode is not limited only while watching TV programs; it supports even when the TV is connected to a PC to be used as a monitor. It has a swivel stand which can be adjusted to get the clearer and detailed view of the television, instead of changing your position to get a better view.

The pictures which are being download from the internet while live streaming, may become blurry at times due to low speed internet connection or by its picture quality. Thanks to the X-reality picture processing engine with noise reduction, as it enhances the low quality blurry pictures and delivers a better crisper picture. The contrast of this 32 Inch LCD television is highly dynamic and enhanced by its advanced contrast enhancer. The available picture modes are music, photo, cinema, game, graphics, sports and animation. It can be chosen manually to define the type of the picture being viewed to get best out of them. The refresh rate of 50 frames per second, gives a great experience while playing action games and watching stunning action movies in Sony KDL CX523 32 Inch LCD widescreen HDTV.

Handful features

Sony Bravia KDL- CX523 1080p HD Ready TV has handful of features which cannot be matched with its price tag. It has inbuilt Freeview HD tuner, so there is no need to buy an additional tuner to view Freeview HD channels like BBC HD, BBC One HD, ITV 1 HD and many more. We advise you to check the Freeview’s UK website to get the exact list of channels available at free of cost in your neighborhood. This 32 Inch LCD television comes with almost all necessary features available in an updated LCD television. It supports media remote controls of android and iphone applications, where the mobile phone can be used as a handy remote controller. The pre-installed Bravia internet video and Bravia Internet widgets makes Sony KDL CX523 32 Inch LCD television to stand tall as a smart TV. Make free calls from pre installed skype and stay in touch with your family and friends while relaxing in the living room.

Internet Connectivity
Internet connectivity can be made in this bravia 32 inch LCD TV by either one of the following ways. It can be connected to internet by plugging in a high speed broadband cable into the Ethernet port. If you don’t want messy broadband cable running around to the TV, simply an additional home cable adapter can be used to solve this problem. If there is a wireless connection, it can be connected with Sony KDL-32CX523 Freeview HDTV by using an additional wireless LAN adapter like Sony UWA BR100 for best results.

Audio Quality

Sony Bravia KDL-32CX523 widescreen LCD television has two 10w invisible speakers with sound elevation to ensure clearer and crisper audio. There are three types of sound modes to choose from, they are dynamic, standard and clear voice. It helps to define the type of picture being viewed and get best out of the audio supporting to the genre of the picture. Its NICAM stereo system with dolby digital makes the surround system better. Cinema, sports and game are the three surround modes available to choose according to the type of the audio being produced in the surround mode.

Connectivity

When it comes to connectivity, KDL-32CX523 matches the features of other bravia range of televisions in its class.  There are four HDMI ports available to connect the high definition devices like blu-ray player, Playstation, hi-fi systems, home cinema systems. There are four high definition devices can be connected at the same time. Two USB ports are given to connect USB devices like digital camera, camcorder to get photos and videos to see them in 32 inch LCD screen. An Ethernet cable is given to connect high speed broadband connection to access internet. An additional Wi-Fi dongle can be connected to the USB port to access internet via wireless. There is a memory card slot given to access the data from an external memory card. It supports headphone for personal hearing, through its headphone output. Sony KDL-32CX523 has extended connectivity features to support almost all external multimedia devices. The remote control is slightly different from regular bravia remote control, but its pretty user friendly and easy to access all the features with minimum button press.

Verdict

Sony KDL-32CX523 is one of the best rated LCD TV by top reviewing communities. The handy features and attractive price is really appealing the buyers. Due to the CCFL backlight, the power consumption is pretty high when compared to other range of bravia LCD televisions. The thickness of the TV creates a thought that this television is outdated when it’s kept on display with other LCD televisions. Sony didn’t show any partiality towards KDL-CX523 other than the CCFL backlight and design. If you are looking for a television which should look good and with LED backlight, this is not the best option to choose from. At the same time, if you are a Sony fan and just need a budget LCD television with all latest features, Sony KDL-32CX523 is the best option. If you need a 40 inch LCD TV in CX523 range, Sony Bravia KDL-40CX523 is available with same features and 40 inch screen size.

Sony KDL-32CX523 32″ LCD TV – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Sony
Model Name	KDL-32523
Dimensions (H x W x D) cm	79.9 X 53.2 X 23.0(With stand) 79.9 X 50.2 X 7.0(Without stand)
Weight	8.7 kg
Colour	Black
Display Size	32 Inch (Diagonal)
Display type	LCD
Resolution	1920 x 1080p ( Full HD)
HD ready	Yes
Image aspect Ratio	16:9
Picture refresh rate	50 Hz
Youtube	Yes
Speakers	Yes, 2 x 8w stereo speakers
Audio Type	Nicam stereo sound system
Freeview HD	Yes
Model Name	Yes
Bravia Internet Video and Bravia Internet Widgets	5.15x 52.3x 11.5 cms
Freesat tuner	No
Backlighting	CCFL(Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp)
Analogue Tuner	Yes
Widescreen	Yes
Swivel Stand	Yes
DLNA	Yes
Features	Skype, Youtube, Bravia Internet Video Built in FreeviewHD Easy to use remote control Supports full HD resolution of 1080p Memory Card Slot
Connectivity	4 x HDMI 2 x USB-in 1 x headphone output 2 x audio output 1 x Composite video input
Live colour technology	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes (with additional wireless lan adapter)
X-Reality Picture processing engine	Yes
Warranty	5 year

Toshiba, a Japanese multinational company headquartered in Tokyo. It caters the world with their innovative technology and high quality electronics. They are very popular around the globe for their laptop computers and computer accessories. Even though they stepped into the televisions market very recently, Toshiba managed to sustain and stand straight to compete with other brands. We should really appreciate the level of confidence, to enter the TV race when the big guns are battling hard to attract the buyers. Their LCD televisions are becoming popular around the UK and it reached people in a very short period of time. It’s all because, Toshiba is a brand which is already known for their quality and high standard technology. Toshiba 32BV501B 32″ television is one of the budget LCD TVs to ensure the technology reaches everyone regardless the economic barriers. It comes under Toshiba’s BV series of entry level LCD televisions.

Design and Looks

The design is very attractive from the front, as the bezel is glossy black and it gives an attractive look to this 32 inch LCD television. Due to its brand or something, Toshiba 32BV5018 HD ready LCD  TV looks like a big computer monitor. The design is sharp and steady when it is kept standing. It can also be wall mounted, as this HD ready Freeview television can suit perfect in a medium sized bed room or family room. Nowadays living room needs extra care, as they are the reception to the guests, mainly it should have a good looking television to get the visitors’ admiration. In that case, this HD ready television can’t be a part of an admirable living room. Because the looks and design is pretty ordinary when we look around other LCD televisions of its class from other brands in the market.

In today’s world of advanced technologies, LCD televisions with LED backlighting have become one of the basic requirements of the buyers in the UK. Toshiba 32BV501B 32 inch LCD television doesn’t have LED backlighting to perform like an updated LCD television. LED backlighting could have made the television much slimmer, but this HD ready LCD television is pretty bulky due to the absence of LED backlighting. The stand is very sturdy and it ensures the grip and steadiness of the display when the TV is kept standing.

Genuine Picture Quality

Even though Toshiba 32BV501B HD ready LCD television lacks at some points when it comes to design, it gets 4 out of 5 when it comes to picture quality. It can support up to 720p resolution and it is not the full HD resolution. But still it’s good for an entry level LCD TV and suits best this is your first high definition television. The refresh rate of this 32 inch entry level LCD television is 50 Hz, it’s a standard processing for LCD televisions of this class. This HD ready 32 inch television can support any kind of HD devices like HD DVD players, Blu-ray players, Playstation, X-Box and many more. The aspect ratio of 16:9 gives the compatibility of displaying the picture in different aspect ratios to get a better view without missing any part of it. The picture response time of 8ms gives a good support and avoids the freezing of pictures while watching action movies or action sports. The viewing angle is well extended, as the viewer need not change the position to get a better view of the television. Toshiba 32BV501B HD ready LCD television come with Auto Backlight control, it controls the backlight of the television according to the picture and lighting. The brightness of 450cdm2 delivers vivid and bright pictures in HD quality of 720p.

The HD picture quality is purely depends on the picture source given to the TV. The blacks are not clearly distinguished due to the traditional backlighting in this LCD television. It adds the digital noise reduction which reduces any kind of disturbances to the picture and reduces the noise blur. It comes with built-in analogue tuner and Freeview tuner, so there won’t be any need to buy an additional tuner to get free channels.

Audio Quality

The audio quality is not up to the expected level, it has 12w speakers produce pretty normal sound effects. NICAM stereo enhances the audio little bit, but still the audio quality is comparatively pretty normal from LCD televisions from its competitors. Since, the option of connecting HD device is available, additional surround speakers could enhance the sound quality of this HD ready television to deliver the best audio output.

Freeview and Other features

With the help of the built-in Freeview tuner, Toshiba 32BV501B Widescreen LCD TV can receive handful of Freeview channels like BBC, ITV, C4 and many others. The list of Freeview channels varies from place to place in the UK, so make sure you check the Freeview website to get the exact details about the availability of your favourite channels in your locality.

Searching for favourite channels comes to an end with this Toshiba BV series LCD television’s favourite channel memorising feature. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) gives details about featured and other program timings for 7 days, to make sure you don’t miss out any program of your interest. Digital text, Now and next information, Hotel mode, Panel Lock and Auto-setup are the other important features available in this Toshiba HD ready LCD television.

Connectivity

Toshiba 32BV501B 32 inch Freeview LCD TV have all the necessary connectivity options to connect the external devices to enhance the viewing experience. There are two HDMI ports are given to connect up to two HD devices at a time. The PC input gives the provision to connect a PC or laptop and use the TV as a computer monitor. Digital camera, camcorders can be connected to the USB port, to access picture and video files from your media devices. There is a headphone socket is given for personal hearing when needed.

Verdict

There are quite a lot of features in Toshiba 32BV501B 32 inch Freeview LCD television stands as a plus to suggest this television. The picture quality is quite decent and the audio quality is average. When we come to features, this HD ready television gets the maximum marks. As we always say, that depends on the needs of the buyer. If you need a HD ready LCD television with all necessary features of a HD ready LCD television in an affordable price, this is one of the best available options in the market. If your requirement is to get a good looking TV with all the latest features, it’s advised to go through other range of stunning LCD models with LED backlighting and other exciting features. Here we regularly update the best offers on Toshiba Toshiba 32BV501B from your favourite online retailers and compare the prices for your hassle free online shopping experience.

Toshiba 32BV501B HD Ready LCD TV – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Toshiba
Model Name	32BV501B
Dimensions (W x H x D) cm	78.7 x 55.6 x 18.7
Weight	12.3 kg
Colour	Glossy Black
Display Size	32 Inch (Diagonal)
Display type	LCD
3D TV	No
HD ready	Yes
Image aspect Ratio	16:9
Picture refresh rate	50 Hz
LED backlighting	No
Speakers	Yes, 12w
Stereo system	NICAM stereo system
Freeview	Yes
Analogue tuner	Yes
Freesat tuner	No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	Yes, 7 days
Hotel Mode	Yes
Remote Control Included	Yes
Can be used as computer monitor	Yes
Favourite Channel Memory	Yes
Features	HD ready Built in Freeview tuner Aspect Ratio of 16:9 Supports HD resolution of 720p 50 Hz refresh rate
Connectivity	2 x HDMI USB Port Component Input Ci-slot Headphone socket
Intelligent Sensor	Yes
Auto Setup	Yes
Manual Picture size select	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes