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Monday, 01 December 2008
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Written by
Adrienne Maxwell
Introduction
Given the iPod’s huge impact on nearly every segment of the home entertainment space, it’s surprising that TV manufacturers have not embraced direct iPod integration en masse. Sure, many have embraced the integration of digital media in general, through USB ports, memory-card readers, and streaming media. But few have taken an iPod-specific approach. Maybe that’s because many of the big names in TV also sell Windows-based PCs, and they’d really prefer you stream your music and videos via that platform. Whatever the reason, JVC has decided to buck the trend and develop a complete line of LCD HDTVs that feature an integrated iPock docking station through which you can listen to your music library and watch your videos, including copy-protected content purchased from the iTunes Store. The integrated approach seems convenient enough, but is it really a better solution than ...
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Saturday, 01 November 2008
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Written by
Adrienne Maxwell
Introduction
Since the arrival of 120Hz TVs, the technology has generally been treated as a premium performance feature, reserved for use in a manufacturer’s highest-end lines. As with any popular feature, 120Hz is now slowly starting to trickle down into less-expensive models, like Sony’s Z Series. The Z Series, which includes screen sizes of 40 and 46 inches, is the step-down line from the company’s XBR Series. These TVs don’t employ all of Sony’s most advanced imaging technologies, but they still offer a higher level of a performance and an excellent complement of features. all for a few hundred dollars less than similarly sized XBR models. The KDL-40Z4100 is a 40-inch 1080p model, priced at $2,199.99.
Features and Set-up
In the design department, the Z Series follows the current trend of offering thinner, more discreet bezels. The KDL-40Z4100 sports a simple gloss-black cabinet ...
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Monday, 01 September 2008
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Written by
Adrienne Maxwell
Introduction
I recently saw a CE news headline that read something along the lines of, “Report states that HDTV manufacturers must add more features and interactivity to compete in the future marketplace.” I’m not sure anyone really needed an official report to glean that pearl of wisdom. As performance and price amongst the big-name brands become increasingly similar, features and design play a larger role in distinguishing one TV from the next. With its 2008 line of high-end LCDs, Samsung has gotten aggressive in both respects. The Touch of Color aesthetic aims to catch your eye on the showroom floor, while features like media streaming and RSS feeds give the “connected” user something to be excited about.
Of course, features and design don’t mean much if the TV’s performance is sub-par, but that’s not a concern here. The 52-inch, 1080p LN52A750 ...
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Monday, 01 September 2008
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Written by
Andrew Robinson
Introduction
While the home theater market concerns itself with larger, thinner displays with some reaching sizes of 100 inches or more, I’ve become increasingly interested in smaller, more affordable LCD displays. When I bought my house I set about getting an appropriately sized display in each of my three bedrooms and with a projection screen system in my main room I’ve been all but set when it comes to HDTV’s. However, having lived in my home for two years now I’ve noticed that my viewing habits don’t always fall within the confines of where I’ve placed larger displays throughout my home. For instance, I do a bit of work at my kitchen table which has a semi-obstructed view of my main projection rig, however I’m always a bit annoyed at having to power up the main rack in order to view ...
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Friday, 01 August 2008
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Written by
Adrienne Maxwell
Introduction
I think I’ve been spoiled by my job. Over the past year, most of the TVs I’ve reviewed have fallen in the 46- to 52-inch range. When I first unpacked this 37-inch LCD, my reaction was, “Aww, how cute. It’s just so … little.” But the truth is, if I were actually buying a new TV, this is probably the screen size I could afford. The price of flat panels has fallen dramatically over the past few years, but these TVs still aren’t cheap. It’s one thing to say that $2,500 is a good deal on a new 46-inch 1080p LCD; it’s another to actually shell out the cash yourself.
In the real world, a lot of people still shop in the sub-40-inch range and consider a 37-inch TV to be a big step up from their old 27-inch CRT. ...
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