HDTV is a High definition television that has higher resolution than the traditional televisions (standard definition televisions). This high definition television began in Japan in 1980s and in the US in 1990s. HDTV has two million pixels which are five times more than that of standard definition televisions. It is a digital television that broadcasts widescreen pictures with more information and quality. Different types of HDTVs are available in the market such as Cathode ray tube (CRT), plasma, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Light Emitting Diode (LED), and DLP. Let us now look into the top ten HDTVs.
Samsung UN46D8000 46-Inch 3D LED TV
Samsungâs UN46D8000 is a forty six inches 3D LED television. This television produces improved quality color in 3D scenes. It also includes top quality images. It has 1080 progressive scan resolution for clarity pictures and has auto motion plus 240Hz with Clear Motion Rate. It has four HDMI inputs, component video and two composite video inputs. It also includes PC, USB, and PC audio inputs. To view 3D content, it requires a cable box. It has web connected applications, where the user can download videos from you tube, sports information from ESPN and other updates from social networks. It also has Wi-Fi connectivity. It also allows sharing videos, photos, music via remote. It consumes less energy and draws no current when powered down. It also consumes 66 watts power per hour in use. The inside box along with the LED TV includes stand, QWERTY remote control, two pairs of rechargeable active 3D glasses and documentation. Apart from its superior quality images and sound, it is expensive and there exists certain motion issues. The basic dimensions of this television include 41 inches width, 23.6 inches height and 1.2 inches depth. It weighs approximately 27.3 lbs. The price of this television is $2,700.
LG Electronics Infinia 47LW6500 3D LED TV
LGâs 47LW6500 is a forty seven inches 3D LED TV and successor to Infinia 47LW5600. It has a built in web browser and a remote that resembles and works like a mouse. It offers exclusive image and audio with its 1080 progressive scan resolution. It includes four pairs of 3D glasses. Through it has built in web browsing function; users can download movies, applications and videos. Even 2D movies can be converted into 3D using conversion feature. LED plus backlight technology provides better brightness and contrast. TruMotion 240Hz technology enables to see sports and video games. The TV consumes 76.8 watts per hour when running. It includes two USB and four HDMI ports. It also has ethernet, PC video (VGA) and audio inputs, optical digital audio output, a cable/antenna coax port, and a jack for a component video or a composite AV adapter cable. With its excellent features, good image quality and competitive price, 47LW6500 is not free from issues. This television also includes minor motion issues. The basic dimensions of this HDTV are 44.1 inches width, 1.2 inches depth and 26.9 inches height. The price of this television is $1,900.
Sony Bravia 46HX820 3D LED TV
Sonyâs forty six inches 3D LED TV is the most attractive high definition television. It delivers excellent images, audio and has internet options. The left port panel includes two USB ports, two HDMI ports, headphone jack, optical audio out, PC connection, PC/ HDMI four audio in. The downward panel includes HDMI ports, video/component-in, a cable/antenna hookup, and an ethernet port. The remote is flat and shiny and includes dedicated buttons on the top, and numbers, channel up/down, and volume up/down buttons are on the bottom. It delivers superior audio through its three rear facing ten watt speakers. Its superior picture quality, ultrathin design and high quality audio doesnât cover its cons. It includes confusing menu structure. The blocky, heavy remote is another disadvantage of this television. The remote is very uncomfortable to use. It weighs around 37 pounds. The basic dimensions of this television include 108.3 inches width, 2.7 inches depth and 66.3 inches height.
LG Electronics LG Infinia 50PZ950 50 Plasma 1080p HDTV
LG Infinia 50PZ950 is a fifty inches Plasma high definition television. It has a resolution of 1080 progressive scan. It delivers good picture, has internet options and 3D graphics. Its contrast ratio is 5000000:1 and aspect ratio is 16:9. The televisionâs bottom includes touch buttons such as power, input, home, enter, volume up/down, and channel up/down. It has four HDMI ports, two USB 2.0 ports and AV ports. Back of the television includes an ethernet port, a remote control-in, a PC connection, an optical audio-out, a serial port, another AV port, two component ports, and an antenna/cable hookup. 50PZ950 consists of Wi-Fi USB dongle, a pair of active shutter glasses, and two remote controls: a regular, backlit remote, and LG’s new Magic Motion remote. The user can access internet, preinstalled applications, and others. It lacks built in WiFi. The basic dimensions of 50PZ950 are 46.7 inches width, 2 inches depth and 28.3 inches height. The television weighs approximately 70.1 pounds. This television is priced at $1,700.
Vizio XVT3D650SV 65″ LED 3D TV
XVT3D650SV, Vizioâs sixty five inches LED 3D television. The maximum resolution is 1080 progressive scan. The contrast ratio of this television is 100000:1. The aspect ratio is 16:9 and display refresh rate is 120 Hz. circular polarized 3D technology is used for more 3D clarity. It includes four pairs of 3D glasses including which doesnât require any recharging. It has Ambient Light Sensing technology. Five HDMI ports, SRS TruSurround HDTM and SRS TruVolume audio are included. It includes Ethernet and USB interfaces. The other accessories provided by manufacturer with this high definition television are stand, Bluetooth Remote Control with batteries, two premium theater 3D Glasses, two basic theater 3D Glasses, Power Cable, Safety Cable, Cleaning Cloth, Documentation. The televisionâs audio quality is mediocre and there is no USB multimedia playback support. The manufacturer provides warranty of one year. The basic dimensions of this television are 60.9 inches width, 2.2 inches depth and 40.9 inches height. The television approximately weighs around 93 pounds. The price of this television is $3,700.
LG Electronics LG 47LW5600 47″ 3D LED Black LCD Flat Panel HDTV
LGâs 47LW5600 is forty seven inches black LCD high definition television. It delivers excellent images with 1080 progressive scan resolution. It includes seven video presets, including two customizable, and five audio presets, plus image and audio presets for movies, gaming, and sports. It consumes only 56.4 watts hourly when in use. It also has touch-sensitive buttons that enables to change channels, inputs, and volume, and power the set on or off. 47LW5600 provides four side-facing HDMI ports and two USB ports. It also includes one component, one composite, and one combined video port. A headphone jack, PC audio and RGB inputs, digital audio out, ethernet and coax ports, plus a wireless control port is included. A Wi-Fi adapter also comes with this television. Its smart TV feature enables to enjoy web services. Magic Motion remote is provided using RF technology that provides access to TV features. Apart from its features, the audio is anemic and even the manual is confusing and is difficult to get the required information. The basic dimensions include 43.0 inches width, 10.1 inches depth and 29.5 inches height. The television also weighs approximately 45.6 pounds. The price of 47LW5600 is $1700.
Samsung PN51D6500 51″ 3D Plasma TV
PN51D6500 is Samsungâs fifty one inches, 3D plasma television. It provides access to internet sources. PN51D6500âs image quality is good with superior quality brightness and contrast. It comes with shutter glasses. The remote control has smart button that enables to access smart hub (internet services). It consumes 199 watts power per hour when television is in use. it includes four HDMI inputs, two component video input, one PC input, one USB port, two component audio input, and one PC audio input. Through the USB storage device, oneâs photos, movies or music can be viewed. It has a built in media playing software which cannot play .wma files. Some flaws of this television include horrible text on screens and lacks setup guide. The basic dimensions of this plasma television include 1.5 inches depth, 47.1 inches width and 28.3 inches height. It weighs around 49.4 pounds. The price of this television is $1,400.
Panasonic Viera TC-L42D30 1080p LED Flat-Panel HDTV
Panasonicâs Viera TCL42D30 is a flat panel LED high definition television. It has a resolution of 1080 progressive scan. It includes VIERA image viewer with 3D playback. The VIERA image viewer enables to view full-HD photos and motion images. It also includes WiFi adaptor. The television also has four HDMI inputs, one component input, two USB ports. It also has a digital audio output. The basic dimensions of this television include 39.5 inches width, 11.4 inches depth and 25.5 inches height. It weighs around 41.9 pounds. Different internet services can be viewed on the television through broad band connection. The cons of this television are no downloadable menu and are not intuitive. The price of L42D30 is $1,099.95.
Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST30 50-inch 3D Plasma TV
Viera TC P50ST30 is Panasonicâs fifty inches 3D plasma television. It has three HDMI ports, WiFi port, USB, SD and DLNA ports. It doesnât provide any glasses with the television. The buyer has to invest separately for those glasses. Through the WiFi adapter, the user can get access to network. It plays only .mp3 and .acc audio. The more interesting fact of this television is the manual. The manual comes with explanations and illustrations. It also has a set up guide. These plasma HDTVs consume more power than LCD or LED televisions. The remote though has normal features is not comfortable for the user. It also includes Viera tools menu that enables to access media player settings. It also has Eco setting that turns off the television automatically when it is not in use for long time. The basic dimensions of TCP50ST30 are 53 inches width, 10.091 inches depth and 33.9 inches height. It also weighs around 66.2 pounds. The price of this television is $1,400.
Sharp 60-Inch LCD HDTV (LC60LE835U)
LC60LE835U is Sharpâs sixty inches LCD high definition television. It includes 1080 progressive scan resolution. The brighter 3D experience is possible through its AQUOS Quattron 3DTV technology. UltraBrilliant LED system is included that provides high brightness and more clarity. It uses double-dome light amplifier lens and multi-fluorescents. Enhanced colors are also possible through Quad pixel processing. It has built in WiFi. It also provides 3D glasses with 2D and 3D conversion button. The aqua motion 240 eliminates blurs on pictures. Its built in audio system includes two ten watt speakers and fifteen watt subwoofers. Four HDMI ports, one USB port, and an analog stereo-out port, two composite and one component hookup, plus RS232 and PC (RGB) connections, are included. It also has a USB port plus ethernet, coax, optical audio out, and analog audio inputs. The only drawback is the design of remote and only few internet services are supported unlike other HDTVs. The basic dimensions of television include 54.5 inches width, 14.4 inches depth, 35 inches height and weighs around 83.8 pounds. It is priced at $2,650.
