LCD TV Reviews

Toshiba is already a well established player in the LCD Television segment. However, they lag behind market players Sony and LG, and as a bid to gain a greater share, Toshiba has stepped into another important segment- Combo LCD Televisions bundled with an in-built DVD Player. It has recently launched the Toshiba 19DV615DB. This new model is an HD ready Combi LCD – DVD television combining superb picture processing performance and elegant contemporary styling with the added bonus of an integrated DVD player, and the TV is especially designed for the families who are looking for a second television in the house.  Why buy a separate DVD player, when you can get a combi LCD- DVD at the same price?

Design:

The Toshiba 19DV615DB is elegantly designed and comes with a shiny sleek black finish and good set of speakers. Perfect for a student dorm or a lounge, the contemporary black border gives it a classy look. The Diagonal size of the screen is 19 inches and TFT Active Matrix is used. It comes with a resolution of 1400×900 pixels and an image aspect ratio of 16:9. The brightness of 300cd/m2 enhances the picture quality. On the left side of the Television is the DVD Drive. Right under it are present the eject button, the volume and the channel buttons. The “^” channel button and its counterpart also function as the play and stop buttons respectively.  There are separate buttons for Menu and the Input/Enter button. The largest amongst all the buttons; the power button is present at the bottom and is an eye-grabber. The TV is placed on a sleek and portable stand. The Toshiba 19DV615DB, like all of its standard 19″  counterparts has a HDMI port on the rear.

Setup and Installation of 19DV615DB:

Installation of this Toshiba 19DV615DB  LCD TV and DVD combo is very simple. All you need to do is plug it to a power source and it will auto tune itself when connected to an aerial. The Digital tuner will enable you to access a lot of Digital TV channels including the FreeView ones. Using auto-setup, you get to tune all channels in just matter of minutes.  Impressive!

Features:

In-built DVD player and FreeView:
Simple to use and less clutter, this is perfect for movie nights. The digital tuner allows you to watch all those digital channels as well. The built in slot loading DVD player with easy access buttons makes it a convenient all in one space saving design. This DVD player is capable of playing DivX, JPEG and Mp3 files. Perhaps the best part is that, its design makes it look good anywhere- be it the bedroom or the drawing room. The DVD Player managed to do well and is definitely amongst the better features of this model.

Built-in digital tuner:
By 2012, Analog signal tuners will be off the radar and TV signals will turn digital. Digital TV provides access to a host of additional features and services which will enhance your TV watching experience. Older Analogue televisions will not be able to pickup if Digital switch happens in your area. To keep your normal TV Service running, you will have to convert to digital. The Toshiba 19DV615DB HD Ready LCD Television works on the digital signal and hence is good enough if you already have a TV and want to upgrade your older analog TV to digital.

HDMI:
The Highest possible screen resolution available today is the 1080p which provides amazing picture quality. The Toshiba 19DV615DB 19 inch LCD TV model allows you to enjoy high-def pictures and great sound quality and great sound quality to complement it.  There are some occasional jerks here and there, but nevertheless the picture quality is good. The XDE600 upscaling DVD player does a reasonably good job in upscaling the content to high definition.

Performance:

Video:
The Video performance is extremely impressive, the whites are purer and the colours pack a punch. The colours are well reproduced and the picture detail is good. However, we have to accept the fact that there are better models than this in the market. Movies when played usually come along with a small amount of instability as well.

Audio:
The sound is not as loud as it could have been. That problem could be solved by connecting it to an amplifier. The speakers are pretty decent and are lovely for some soft music. However, there have been many complaints of crashing of the sound output.

Power Efficient:

When compared to other models in the 19″ LCD Television segment, the television uses very little amount of energy. Just 65 watts, making it a highly power efficient television.

Warranty:

The Toshiba 19DV615DB widescreen tv is provided with a warranty of one year from the date of purchase.

Verdict:

The Toshiba 19DV615DB LCD TV DVD Player combo is a great choice for a second TV in the house. Its slim and sleek design, decent speakers, HDMI quality video and the integrated DVD Player makes it a worthy player in the market. However, there have been complaints of sound output crashes and frequent switching off of the television set. If you want a no-frills second TV, this is the best bet – as long as it would not face the fore-mentioned problems.

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Toshiba 19DV615DB LCD TV with Integrated DVD Player - Specification Details

Manufacturer	Toshiba
Model Name	Toshiba 19dv615db
Screen Size	47.2 cm
Size ( H x W x D )cm	57.1 x 82.6 x 27.1
Resolution	1400 x 900 pixels
Screen Format	Wide Screen
Colour	Black
Brightness	300 cd/m2
Image Aspect Ratio	16:10
Technology	TFT Active Matrix
Features	On/off timer, video noise reduction, JPEG photo playback, MP3 playback, front panel lockout
Video Interface	Yes
Brightness	Component, composite, HDMI, S-Video
Sound Output Mode	Stereo
Speaker System	2 speakers, amplifier
DVD
Type	DVD player - built-in
MP3 Playback	Built-in
Media Type	DivX, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD
Features	MP3 Playback
Speakers	2 x right/left channel speaker - built-in - 3 Watt
Connector Type	1 x S-Video input , 1 x HDMI input, 1 x component video input, 1 x audio line-in, 1 x composite video/audio input, 1 x digital audio output, 1 x headphones and 1 x VGA input
Slot Provided	1 x Common Interface slot
Remote Control	Infra-red Remote Control
HDMI Ports Qty	1 port
PC Interface	VGA (HD-15) HDMI
Warranty	1 year

22LH2000 - 22 inch HD Ready Widescreen LCD Television from LG

LG had launched about seven new LCD TVs in the year 2009. The LH range has series from the lower end 2000 to the right up to LH9500. The LH2000 range is an LCD TV, whereas the top end LH9500 is an LED backlit TV running at about 200Hz. Here, we will be reviewing the 22″ LG 22LH2000 LCD TV.

Pretty much all the LCD TVs of LG seems to have a bargain written all over it and so, it comes in as no surprise to find that the 22” 22LH2000 LCD TV features HD ready, HDMI, FreeView and Clear voice 2 Technology at such a budget price tag. If it proves to have tip top performance too, we are to have a genuine classic bedroom or kitchen television set too.

Startling design:

Any bargain hunter looking to get the absolute maximum bang for their cash will probably be drawn to the LG 22LH2000 like a moth to a flame. To begin with, it has been designed elegantly for its price point, with a gleaming finish, subtle curves and a seductively minimalistic aesthetic. You will not find any buttons on the thin black bezel of the TV except for the power LED, which glows blue when the TV is switched on and red when in the stand-by mode. For a moment you would even think that the TV does not possess even speakers until you find out that it is just invisible.

Abundant connectivity:

Turning our attention from the bold front of the LG 22LH2000 television set to its rear, we were absolutely delighted to find that this LG 22″ wonder does not skimp on the connections either as it offers a HDMI port, a USB port, Full scart, Half scart, LAN, PC audio input, optical and coaxial Digital Audio Out and Component in. But do not get highly excited about the USB port, as it turns out to be only for the support and service upgrades, rather than allowing you to play your photo and music files into the TV.

User friendly GUI:

There is more good news when it comes to the onscreen menus of the LG 22LH2000 HD Ready LCD TV, as it employs the same bold and graphics heavy approach that is found on the premium models of LG and as a result, this is one of the easiest to use television sets we have ever come across. This is despite the fact that the menu actually has a reasonably large roster of features. For aspect ratio correction, you are given eight options that include 16:9, Just Scan, Original, 4:3, 14:9, Zoom, Cinema Zoom and Full wide. In the AV mode, you are offered with the usual options of Cinema, Game and Sport and for the sound status too, the standard options like Standard, Music, Cinema, Game and Sport are available.

Features:

For a 22” LCD TV, the 22LH2000 TV is loaded with features like no other small TV has. The key features of the TV include HD Ready, Freeview, HDMI 3.1 Deep Colour, ISFccc ready and Clear Voice 2 Technology.

High Definition TV:
Being a High Definition TV or a HDTV, the 22LH2000 has a superior quality picture and sound quality than the standard TVs. With this feature, you can get a kind of picture quality that you would see at the cinemas. The LH2000 HDTV brings you closer than ever before to the action by offering you more colours and a higher resolution picture, which is about twice as many horizontal lines. The images are clear, sharp and more lifelike.

FreeView:
As most of you might be aware by now, Freeview is a subscription free service that delivers up to 48 digital TV channels including public favourites like ITV2, E4, BBC3 and Film. Along with the video channels, you also get about 24 additional digital radio stations. The best part about the FreeView feature is that, you get to enjoy all these TV channels and radio frequencies with no contract and satellite dish.

HDMI 1.3 Deep Colour in 22LH2000:
Though HDMI 1.3 Deep Colour has become a very common feature in most of the LCD TVs in the market, we were surprised by its presence in this small 22LH2000 LCD TV. This technology supports 30 bit, 36 bit and 48 bit colour depth. This feature also aids in eliminating the on screen colour banding for the sake of smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations. HDMI 1.3 enables increased contrast ratio and also represents many times more shades of grey between black and white.

Clear Voice 2 Technology:
The Clear Voice 2 Technology is a latest feature in the market that improves the audio. Sometimes we have noticed that it is hard to hear voices over the background of their environment and this feature adjusts the audio balance to emphasis the voices and reduce the background noise.

Performance:

The XD Engine:
LG 22LH2000 Freeview LCD Television has its dynamic backlight engine that allows it to produce a very respectable claimed contrast ratio of 8000:1 with LG’s solid and ever improving XD Engine multi-facetted video processing engine and even a cinema mode that is devoted to the playback of Blu-ray sources is simply a “Hats off” to LG. There is no100Hz processing and even the most eternal optimist could not have really expected to find that on a 22″ LCD TV.

Brightness and Colour:
LG has always been a winner of hearts with aggressive displays of brightness and colour on its LCD TVs and this potent has been exhibited in the 22LH2000 too, side stepping the familiar dull and muted look of a large number of the mega cheap rivals. It also has enough flexibility in its options in order to allow the images to be left looking punchy without the need for you to tolerate the over aggressive tones or the too little black level response.

Sharpness, Motion Blur and Black levels:
This LH2000 Widescreen Television model also seems to have out-performed its price point with its sharpness and HD pictures. The pictures do not exhibit any kind of motion blurring as we might have expected, despite the lack of any 100Hz processing. Yet another performance feature that needs appreciation is black level response. There is certainly some grey and is less detailed than they are on the higher end TV sets, but they are deep enough to make the day to day images and the predominantly dark scenes are miles more natural looking than the ones in the typical entry level prices. We guarantee that you would enjoy the best quality standard definition with this model.

The negligible negatives:
So, we have very few and negligible negatives about the TV, which includes limited viewing angle and slight judder while watching Blu-ray movies.

Power Efficient:

With so much of awareness programs and international seminars on Global Warming, everybody wants to put their part in saving our mother earth (don’t you? If not, it’s high time you start thinking about it). However, LG is putting its best to preserve energy and that is the reason why it has the most comprehensive selections of IDTVs that are registered to the Energy Saving Trust’s recommended scheme. And to garner a place in this list, the products must meet strict criteria to ensure that they are amongst the most efficient ones in the market place. We are glad to inform you that the 22LH2000 is one such product that saves you up to 20% on power consumption.

Warranty:

LG offers its 22LH2000 one year limited warranty for parts and labour.

Verdict:

The LG 22 inch 22LH2000 LCD TV has great looks, good connectivity, acceptable set of features and a surprising performance. So, it is one of the best bargains that you can ever imagine for your second room TV. If you feel that 22” is small for even your second room, you might as well try the 32” and above versions of the same LH2000 series that have some extra features like LG SimpLink and the LG Core Technologies.

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LG 22LH2000 Table Top LCD Television - Technical Specification Details

Manufacturer	LG
Model Name	LG 22LH2000
Model Number	22LH2000
Dimensions (H X W X D) in mm	533.4 X 351.7 X 65
Weight	4.6Kg
Colour	Glossy black
Stand type	Table top swivel
Display size	22 inch wide screen
Display technology	LCD
Display Format	720p
Resolution	1366 x 768
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Widescreen Modes	16:9/Just scan/Original/4:3/14:9/Zoom/ Cinema Zoom/full wide
Dynamic Contrast Ratio	8000:1
Brightness (cd/m2)	350
Backlight Life	60,000 hours
Analog TV Tuner	NTSC
Digital TV Tuner	QAM , ATSC
Stereo Reception System	MTS
Channel Coverage	DTV:2-69 , VHF:2-13 , UHF:14-69 , Cable:1-135
HD Ready	Yes
Input Video Formats	480i , 480p , 720p , 1080i , 1080p
Picture Status Mode	Standard, Cinema, Game, Sport
Remote Control	Universal remote control - Infrared
Supported Devices	TV and VCR, DVD , Satellite or Cable
Sound Output Mode	Stereo
Sound Effects	SRS TruSurround XT
Audio Controls	Balance, Bass, Treble, Sound mode
Sound Status Mode	5 modes (Standard/Music/Cinema/Game/Sport)
Speakers Included	2 Way 4 Speakers
Audio Output	3W + 3W
Audio Features	Dolby Digital Decoder Clear Voice Technology 2 SRS Trussurond
Sub Title	Yes
Parental Channel Lock	Yes
Quick View	Yes
Child lock	Yes
SimpLink	Yes
Image control	Yes
Clock Timer	Yes
Clock Sleep timer	Yes
Connectivity	1 x HDMI (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p)- 1 Port PC Mode 1 x Component video input 1 x VGA input 1 x USB (svc) 1 x Composite video/audio input 1 x Full scart 1 x Half scart 1 x Audio line-out 1 x Remote control 1 x Digital audio output (optical)
Power Device	Power supply - Internal
Power consumption	55
Warranty	1 year

DLP-42C1 - 40″ Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV from Daewoo

Daewoo LCD TV fulfills two of the dreams that everybody ever expects out of an LCD TV. The TV looks as good as a piece of art and also delivers near perfect pictures. Every facet has been considered to match style with performance. The TV is compact, light, multi functional and stylish.
In the following review we will find out how Daewoo’s DLP42C1  42″ Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV fares.

Decent Design:

Daewoo is not a brand name that you would think of associating with an LCD TV, and honestly speaking, we too were a bit sceptical ourselves when we first unpacked the hefty packaging of the 42″ LCD television. Inside was the TV that lives up to the introduction that we had given. In fact, it was just as good as any other 42″ LCD TV in the market; big, black aside from the silver Daewoo badge in the center, you can easily mistake it for a LCD TV from any other manufacturer. The DLP42C1 comes with a fairly large base stand and an intelligently laid out remote control.

Good set of features:

When it comes to the features, the Daewoo DLP42C1 Widescreen LCD TV has tried its best to offer most of the “goods” in the market. The TV possesses a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels with a claimed 8ms response time. The TV is capable of displaying about 1.08 billion colours. It features an integrated HD tuner with connections for pretty much everything you would expect in a LCD TV of this budget, along with a HDMI socket and two SCART interfaces.

Surprising performance:

Hence, with a decent design and reasonable specifications, we were not expecting too much from the Daewoo’s DLP42C1 42 LCD TV. Truly speaking, the performance of the TV came in as a real pleasant surprise. The TV had a well constructed output and the HD performance was acceptable. We would say that the default setting of the TV is a little bit too garish for most of the movie material, too much of anything is never good. Most of the material is too bright for realism.

Warranty:

Daewoo is so confident with its product that it offers its 42″ DLP42C1 LCD TV a whooping three years warranty for parts and labour.

Verdict:

With a budget asking price, the Daewoo DLP-42C1 HD Ready LCD TV is a real good deal. Though it is not a brand that is best known for LCD TVs, its three year warranty offers good value for money, bringing in another quality competitor to the shelves for the UK consumers, which can only be a good news for anybody wanting a competitively priced LCD TV.

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Daewoo DLP42C1 HD Ready Television - Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Daewoo
Model Name	Daewoo DLP42C1 - 42″ LCD TV
Model number	DLP42C1
Colour	Black
Dimensions (H x W x D) cm	75.8 x 100 x 13.2
Weight	27.9 Kg
Size	42 inch
Resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Reflection angle	178 degrees
Response time	8ms
Screen format	16:9
Brightness	500 Candela/m²
Contrast ratio	3000:1
DVB-T	No
HD ready	Yes
Full HD	No
Picture and Picture (PAP)	Yes
Picture and Text (PAT)	No
Picture in Picture (PIP)	No
Teletext	TOP/FLOP 1000 pages
YUV interface	Yes
PC interface	Yes
HDMI interface	Yes
Power Consumption in Watts	240 Watts
Warranty	Three years

Overview:

Pros:

• Breath taking looks.
• Amazing screen performance with the use of LEDs.
• Ample connectivity options.
• Comes with 2 remote controls.
• Impressive Secure Digital (SD) video processing.
• Extensive networking and media playback performance with the help of Internet @ TV, Media Play, DLNA, etc.
• Consumes much less power than most LCD televisions of similar size.

Cons:

• Very poor audio quality.
• The chief remote is quite bizarre.
• Mild clouding and backlight bleeding may sometimes affect viewing satisfaction.
• The time delay in input may affect gamers who are sensitive.
• Absence of WiFi adapter.

Review:

Samsung Electronics is the world’s largest electronics company with its headquarters located in South Korea. Samsung Electronics has emerged to be the global market leader in more than 60 products, including semiconductor memory devices such as DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory and hard drives, digital displays such as LCD, plasma displays and OLED displays, home electronics, Blu-ray players, mobile devices, MP3 players, digital cameras and camcorders, laptops, printers etc.

Samsung has proved itself to be one among the best TV manufacturers in the world, with the production of LCD TVs and LED TVs. The latest addition to the market is the Samsung UE40B7000 LCD TV, which will be reviewed in the following sections.

The UE40B7000 LCD model features a 1080 p HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, a 40″ LCD display and LED edge lighting. The first thing one might notice about the UE40B7000 is its super thin display which can be credited to the usage of extra small LED lamps. Fortunately, the extra slim design of the UE40B7000 looks good because it does not have a thick connection panel. The only major concern regarding this particular model is with respect to the TV’s sound. It does not quite match the quality of the image.

Design:

Thinnest LCD TV?

The dimensions of the Samsung UE40B7000 are (H x D x W) 39.2” x 24.8” x 1.2″. It can be described as wafer-thin because it is only 3 cm in depth. Its meekly reflective “Ultra Clear Panel” is boded by a svelte black bezel infused with red accent near its outer edges. It is further enclosed by a thin strip of pellucid plastic extending beyond the borders. Underneath the Samsung logo, one might expect to find a smiling red-orange LED indicator light which blinks in correspondence to any remote control press even if you opted to turn it off in the user main menu. The black rectangular base of the swiveling pedestal stand sports red borders with transparent fringe, designed to match the bezel. The translucent pedestal stem also allows you to vaguely spot your cables running down the back of the Samsung UE40B7000 HDTV, which some people may consider an advantage.

Usage of LED:

Instead of using a full back array of Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL) tubes for display related functions, the Samsung UE40B7000 has successfully managed to use edge mounted LED lamps which make the television screen much thinner. Apart from the advantage of having a thin TV, the electrical consumption is minimal. But in comparison to other TV’s, the UE40B7000 does not allow localised dimming. There is uniform brightness throughout and the back lights cannot be shut off, which is, obviously a disadvantage as it makes viewing less comfortable.

LED backlighting has the following benefits:

• It uses a system of grids to create a more even backlight across the monitor.
• Even perfect blacks are extremely feasible – unachievable with LCD TVs.
• Response times (when viewing a quickly shifting picture) are faster when viewing a quickly  shifting picture.
• The assortment of colours that can be displayed is much better.

Picture perfect:

The screen size of the Samsung UE40B7000 LCD TV is 40 inch and has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and uses Mega contrast technology. The picture engine used is the Samsung LED engine. For images that are stunningly true to life what you need are the 3 C’s: contrast, colour and clarity. The Mega Contrast Ratio feature brings out all the shades of grey as well the shades of amber, fuchsia and magenta. A Wide “Colour Enhancer pro” with LED gamut ensures that each and every pixel is robust and vibrant. Apart from that, the 100 Hz Motion Plus technology removes edge-blur which makes the images picture perfect, literally.

Connectivity:

With 2 USB ports, 4 HDMI ports and a LAN port, the Samsung UE40B7000 40 inch LED LCD TV has all the connectivity you will ever need for the anticipated future. With an additional, readily purchased wireless USB stick, the UE40B7000 can be used in any home wireless network. The USB memory device can be used to permit it to play most multimedia file formats.

Infrared Remote controls:

The Samsung UE40B7000 LCD TV comes with two remote controls.

• The first remote control features a glossy black coating and is user-friendly with backlit buttons. It has a peculiar hook-shaped projection which curves backwards at the bottom of the remote, which according to some, adds to the looks.
• The second, smaller remote looks like a supersized key fob, and let’s turn ON or OFF the power to the Samsung UE40B7000. In addition to the basic power option, the remote also lets you change the volume and channels. The pebble shaped remote control is an exquisite piece of electronic art. Apart from the great looks, we have no reason to believe that the remote will be use at all.

Features:

Network Functionality:

The most elegant feature of the Samsung UE40B7000 Full HD Television is its network functionality. You can easily connect your TV to a PC network using a standard Ethernet cable that is used for networking. The only additional hardware you will require will be a router if you want to have access to a PC network. In the same way, you will have to have an internet connection for allowing online functions in the network.

High Definition Multimedia Interface:

It is the easiest way to get HD video and pictures onto LED TVs. It is as easy as using single HDMI cord and images can be transferred without data loss or any headaches.

Picture and Audio Playback:

A very important function that the Samsung UE40B7000 allows the user is playback of picture and audio from your PC while it is switched on. In order to do this, you must have the software. The Samsung UE40B7000 comes with the necessary software called PC Share Manager Version 2.0. It is compatible with windows.

Performance:

Video Processing:

Standard definition video processing is very good on the Samsung UE40B7000 LED TV. On using Game Mode for critical viewing for investigating its video processing properties, the following were observed:

• Really bad video-mode de - interlacing
• No film-mode de – interlacing was observed
• Digital noise suppression at baseline was marginally worse
• The 100 Hz Motion Plus feature greyed out and therefore could not be activated

Sound Quality:

As obvious from the acoustic limitations imposed by the Samsung UE40B7000’s super slim chassis, its internal speakers sound hollow. It can however go fairly loud without distorting, and dialogues are reasonably clear without any disturbances. The Samsung UE40B7000 does not produce any significant background noise while in use or in standby mode. But it you are into critical listening, you might want to consider spending some extra money on an external home theatre system.

Gaming:

If you are the kind of person who loves gaming, there are different options to choose from. There is an interface card slot which is additional as well as two USB 2.0 ports that you could use. High Definition sources are particularly strong on the Samsung screen. High Definition Gaming (HDG) also works glibly.

Users are given the option of selecting a pre-configured Game Mode, which cuts out the dynamic contrast and makes a few other changes, but it is not a must; you can get just as good results by doing some of your own tweaking.

Content Flash Library:

Feel like playing a game of chess instead of watching TV? LED 7000’s Content Flash Library let’s you do that with so much ease. You can create your own content, ranging from children’s games to fitness to even a movie. Downloading is even easier.

Energy efficiency:

LEDs utilize a large amount less power (between 100W and-0W) than the traditional fluorescent backlighting so the TV will be less expensive to operate than its competitors.

Warranty:

The Samsung UE40B7000 comes with a limited 12 month warranty for parts and labour.

Conclusion:

The UE40B7000 is the successful end result of Samsung Electronics’ commendable effort at implementing edge-lit LED backlighting technology on a flat screen HDTV. This first generation product is not problem-free. The edge LED system does contribute a lot to some backlight uniformity issues, the severity of which varies from unit to unit. Mild clouding and backlight bleeding are common in the series, but with proper calibration and ambient light setting, it does not turn out to be a great issue.

Samsung has also introduced low APL auto-dimming that has adversely affected the image quality of darker scenes. The auto-dimming can be further prevented by engaging Game Mode and disabling Dynamic Contrast. But this does come with an unfortunate side effect – we will have to sacrifice on video processing capabilities of the monitor, motion resolution and 1080p/24 handling. Having talked about all the demerits, the Samsung UE40B7000 LED TV is does have its merits. The television set’s stunning design; deep blacks, accurate colours, advanced motion-compensated frame interpolation (MCFI) technology, impressive video processing, superior energy efficiency and extensive networking/ media-playing functionalities did enough to earn the Samsung UE40B7000 a well-deserved place as one of the best LCD TVs available in the market.

Looking for a thin LCD TV with great looks, stunning display capabilities, and abominable networking skills? You just read the right review. Invest thoughtfully and bring home this lovely “piece of art”.

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Samsung UE40B7000 LED Television - Technical Specification Details

Manufacturer	Samsung
Model Name	Samsung UE40B7000 LED TV
Model number	UE40B7000
Display size	40 inch
Bezel Color	Rose Black
Swivel (left/right)	Yes (20/20)
Display Type	LED
Resolution	1920×1080
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Additional Display Features	Mega Contrast 24p Real Movie Samsung LED Engine
Dimensions (W x H x D)	39.2 in. x 24.8 in. x 1.2 in.
Weight	23.31 kg
Remote controls	1 x RS-232 1 x IR Remote
Audio Output Mode	SRS TruSurround HD Sound
Audio Output Power	10W
Speaker Type	Down Firing
Sound Effect System	SRS Trusurround HD & Dolby Digital Plus
Woofer	Yes
Speakers	Two
Convenience Features	Auto Sleep Auto Off Picture in Picture Sleep Timer Auto Channel Search Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Game mode EPG Internet@TV Content Library
Additional Features	Auto Channel Search Game Mode Wide Colour Enhancer
Input / Output	4 x HDMI Interface 1 x Composite Video 1 x Composite Audio 1 x Component Video 1 x Component Audio 1 x PC / VGA 1 x PC / VGA Audio 1 x Cable / Antenna 1 x Ethernet 2 x USB 1 x DVI 1 x Scart 1 x PCI Slot 1 x Digital Audio
Power Supply	220 ~ 240 V / 50 ~ 50 Hz
Standby Power	0.1W
Package contents	Power Cord Batteries Wall Mount Remote Control Simple Remote Control Install CD Slim Gender Cable Instruction Book
Warranty	12 months

L42SP04U - 106cm, Full HD 1080p, Widescreen LCD TV from Hitachi

The 42 inch Hitachi L42SP04U LCD widescreen flat TV comes under Hitachi’s Slim Series. This television is combined with most recent technology and design to make it best suited for homely environment and gives much more elegance.

Design:

The Hitachi L42SP04U Full HD LCD TV seems to be very slim with its dimensions being (W x D x H) 1010 x 60 x 650 mm. It weighs 18 kilograms. The slim and sleek TV looks awesome. The touch sensitive buttons, in built analogue and the incorporated digital tuners come as standard. A high end glass stand which is also capable of swivelling is packed along with the LCD television. You need not spend more to buy a new stand, which is not the case with the other competitor televisions. Coming as a standard, Hitachi has not compromised on the built quality of the stand.

Ports and Connectivity in L42SP04U:

The HDMI, SCART, USB, component and VGA inputs assure you the full audio visual connections. Other connections provided for the L42SP04U include Audio Output RCA, Audio Input RCA, Composite Video, Digital Audio Out coaxial, Digital Audio Output optical, HDMI x4, Headphones, PC Audio, RS-232, S-Video, SCART x2, VGA, USB, YUV, Component Video Input YUV.

Features:

The Hitachi L42SP04U Flat Panel  LCD Television is a Full HD supported widescreen flat television. It possesses a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which means each and every detail of the image is processed and good quality of sound is assured too. An additional and attractive feature of 100 Hz technology is also provided with the 42 inch Hitachi LCD TV.

USB Input Connection Is Also Included:
By the incorporation of USB input, the manufacturer has provided its consumers an option to directly connect your USB devices to the television and enjoy the music files, pictures and your best loved video clips on the widescreen of the television.

CI Socket for Paid Channels:
A CI socket is provided in the Hitachi L42SP04U for watching paid channels. But this feature is incorporated in the televisions of UK only. But many of you will be delighted when you make use of this connectivity.

Integrated Digital Television (IDTV):
The L42SP04U 42 inch Hitachi LCD TV comes along with an occupying feature called Integrated Digital Television (IDTV). This means that it possesses a built in digital tuner. It allows the attraction of analogue signals like NTSC, PAL and SECAM. This IDTV would not allow the tuning of pay channels. But instead of setting separate connections for tuning channels, the in-built tuner is most advantageous one.

Built in Analogue and Digital Tuner:
Tuners are in built in the 42 inch Hitachi LCD TV, in result of which you need not fix an extra set up box for tuning television channels and radio channels. You can keep your living room free from all the cables clutter, which enhances the beauty of your living room.

Performance:

The image quality of the Hitachi L42SP04U LCD TV is sturdy with its Full HD and 100Hz technology.

Package Particulars:

The package of the  Hitachi LCD TV L42SP04U includes 42 inch LCD TV, swivel glass stand, remote control, batteries, user manual and warranty.

Warranty:

The 42 inch Hitachi LCD TV is provided with 12 months of manufacturer warranty.

Verdict:

If you opt for Hitachi L42SP04U LCD TV you will be getting best of both the performance and design in single slim enclosure. This 42 inch LCD TV has all the advanced features like Full HD, 100 Hz technology, Built in analogue and digital tuner, IDTV, USB input and 4 HDMI inputs. For the budget price you pay for the model, it is a worthy TV providing all the most modernised characteristics, excellent performance and quality. The L42SP04U is an apt choice for the shoppers who are waiting for good bargains, good performance television, with all up to date features.

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Hitachi L42SP04U LCD TV - Technical Specifications, Features

Manufacturer	Hitachi
Model Name	L42SP04U 42 inch LCD TV
Model Number	L42SP04U
Dimensions without stand (W x D x H)mm	1010 x 60 x 650
Weight without stand (kg)	18
Screen Size	42 inch (106 cm)
Screen Format	16/9
Brightness in cd/m²	450
HD Ready	Yes
Contrast Ratio	5000:01:00
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 p
Connection Ports	Audio Output (RCA), Audio Input (RCA), Composite Video, Digital Audio Out (coaxial), Digital Audio Output (optical), HDMI x4, Headphones, PC Audio, RS-232, S-Video, SCART x2, VGA, USB, YUV, Component Video Input (YUV)
Functions	EPG, Teletext, Hotel Mode, Multi Language OSD
Power Consumption in use	240 watt
Power Consumption in standby	0.1 watt
Display Analog Format	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Tuner Features	VHF, UHF, CATV
Audio Output mode	Virtual Dolby Digital Surround Sound
Number Of Speakers	2
Warranty	One year