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LG which is one of the leading Korean CE manufacturers has now evolved from an inexpensive products maker to a high end innovator with the take over of Zenith. LG earlier stood for “Lucky Goldstar” but has now moved on to “Life’s Good” and it certainly seems to be the case with this progressive company. Using Zenith’s R&D expertise in the development of HDTV and digital television LG now offers a very competitive range of television display. The RU-52SZ61D is one of the sets of this range.


The RU-52SZ61D is a 52” widescreen HDTV using DLP technology. The set uses the HD2+ chipset technology which offers a high definition resolution at 1280 X 720 at 720p. The aspect ratio offered by the set is 16:9 which is useful for viewing widescreen movies and videos. The set uses a high density light source in the form of a light bulb which is user replaceable and normally will you for about a couple of years after which it will have to be replaced. The cost of the bulb is around $150-$250.

The screen of the RU-52SZ61D is fitted into a beautiful, black, thin bezel cabinet which makes it look very elegant. The set offers picture in picture feature which lets you follow a couple of channels at the same time. The twin speakers fitted into the cabinet provide fantastic audio quality at a total output of 30 watts (15 X 2) with surround sound capabilities.

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The HD-52Z585 is a 52” widescreen high definition TV set from JVC. The rear projection set uses the high acclaimed LCOS technology or the D-ILA technology as JVC like to call it. The D- ILA technology uses a three chip system. The HD-52Z585 has an extremely thin profile as it weighs around 84 pounds and is just over 16 inches (16.25 inches to be precise). The set has a native resolution of 1280 X 720 at 720p and 1080i with a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9 which is useful for viewing widescreen videos and movies.    

 

The D-ILA technology can be said to be an upgraded version of the LCOS technology. It is basically a intermediate technology of the DLP and the LCD. The use of D-ILA technology eliminates the hazards of convergence issues or image burn in etc. The set offers high resolution images with highly rich and deep colors. It also produces amazing contrast ratios but struggles slightly with black levels. The Natural Cinema 3:2 pulldown correction offers extremely sharp and smoothly flowing videos or movies even from low quality input sources.

 

The Natural Progressive Line Doubling feature doubles the horizontal and vertical lines leading to four times the resolution. The Digital Noise Clear Circuitry accurately clears a any noise that is produced. The speakers fitted at the front of the cabinet offer excellent sound quality along with surround sound capabilities.  

 

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The Samsung HLP5663W is a high definition, rear projection TV set using DLP technology. The set provides a huge viewing area of 50” (measured diagonally) widescreen, which is elegantly framed into an extremely light and thin bezel cabinet. The set weighs less than 78 pounds and is less than 14.5 inches which makes the installation very easy even in spaces in which other sets of the same size won’t even fit. 

The set offers a native display resolution of 1280 X 720 with a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9. This aspect ratio is essential for viewing widescreen videos and movies. The Samsung HLP5663W offers excellent quality images with rich and deep colors and high brightness. The contrast ratio of the set is somewhere around 1500:1 and has excellent black levels. The DNIe video enhancer provides excellent noise correction even from low quality input sources. The 3:2 pulldown correction is used for smoother running of videos or movies. The use of DLP technology gets rid of the hazards like screen door effect or screen burn in.

 

The built-in stereo speakers and two-way speaker system offers full range of high quality audio with a total output of 30 watts (15 X 2). TruSurround XT gives a virtual surround sound experience through any two speaker system including the televisions internal speakers and headphones. It is also compatible with all multilevel formats upto 6.1 channels. 

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The Samsung HLP6163W is a 61” high definition rear projection TV set which uses DLP technology. The set has an extremely thin profile and is just 16.7 inches in depth. The set tips the scales at 99.2 pounds which is commendable considering the huge size of the screen. The set offers a native resolution of 1280 X 720 with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The widescreen is fitted into an extremely thin bezel cabinet which is ultra light. The small size of the set allows you to fit it in places where other sets won’t fit.

Samsung, which is one of the leaders in DLP technology, has played its part by including several functions to give the user a better viewing experience. The DNIe technology improves the contrast, picture details, white levels and noise reduction which is used to drastically improve the picture quality even from inferior input sources. The Cinema Smooth Film Mode 3:2 pulldown correction is used for smoother running videos or movies. The set overall offers fantastic colors alongwith excellent contrast ratios

Two speakers which are built in provide excellent sound quality with a total output of 30 watts (15 X 2). The speakers are equipped with SRS TruSurround XT which simulates excellent surround sound. The use of DLP technology eliminates screen aging or burn in effects which are prevalent in most other technologies.

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The Samsung HLP4674W is 46 inch high definition television using DLP technology. The set is equipped with two digital video inputs and 1 PC input which can be used to connect it to the computer. The native display resolution of the set is 1280 X 720 with an aspect ratio of 16:9 which is used for viewing widescreen videos and movies. The use of DLP technology eliminates the hazards like screen door effect or image burn in. The set tips the scales at 83.3 pounds and is just over16 inches (16.1 inches to be precise) in depth. The smaller size of the set allows you to fit it just about anywhere.

 

The Samsung HLP4674W uses HD2 chipset technology using a 0.8 inch Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) which gives high picture quality using deeper colors and higher black levels. Samsung, one of the leaders in DLP technology, on its part has equipped the set with plenty of feature to give the user a better viewing experience. The set provide excellent black levels along with a high contrast ratio using Samsung’s Cinema Smooth feature. The set also offers excellent noise reduction to improve the input images from lower quality sources.

 

The built in twin speakers provide a total output of 30 watts (15 X 2). The Samsung HLP4674W uses a user replaceable lamp which should last you for a couple of years or 6000-8000 hours depending on your daily usage. The replacement lamp will cost you somewhere around $200-$250. 

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The Samsung HLR5677W is a 56 inch high definition TV using DLP technology. The widescreen has been fitted into an ultra slim bezel cabinet. The set is just over 18 inches in depth and weighs in at less than 95 pounds which makes it less bulky and can be fitted just about anywhere. The size and weight of the set offer plenty of possibilities for placement like hanging, mounting or resting it on a stand or simply move it anywhere whenever you want.

 

The native display resolution of the set is 1280 X 720 with an aspect ratio of 16:9 which is useful for watching widescreen videos or movies. Samsung’s DNIe technology offers high contrast ratios and noise reduction to provide better picture quality even from inferior input sources. Samsung’s Cinema Smooth feature offers improved black levels while maintaining high contrast ratios of about 2500:1. The Samsung HLR5677W uses the HD2 chipset technology in which a single Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) is used to deliver high quality images with high color depth and deeper black levels. A 3:2 pulldown correction feature is used for smoother and sharper videos and movies from any input source.

 

The Samsung HLR5677W is digital cable ready including a CableCard slot which eliminates the need for buying additional set top boxes. The set uses a user replaceable lamp which is said to have a life of about 5000-8000 hours. The lamp should last you for about a couple of years depending upon your daily usage.

 

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The Samsung HLP5674W is a 56 inch high definition television using DLP technology. The depth of the set is a meager 18.2 inches which makes it quite flat and weighs in at 94.8 pounds which is quite superb and makes the installation of the set very easy. The native resolution of the set is 1280 X 720 with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The use of DLP technology eliminates the hazards of screen aging or burn in effects.

 

The bezel cabinet of the set is ultra slim and light in weight and has been exquisitely designed to give the set an elegant look. The set uses the HD2 chipset technology with a 0.8” Digital Micromirror Device to produce high quality images with high resolution. The set gives rich and vibrant colors alongwith amazing black levels while maintaining a contrast ratio of 3000:1 with the help of Samsung’s Cinema Smooth light engine. A 3:2 comb filter is used to improve image transition detail and clear any visual interference. Samsungs DNIe video enhancers improves the contrast ratios and the picture detail while reducing digital noise from lower quality sources.

 

The twin speakers attached to the set inside the cabinet provide excellent sound quality alongwith the stunning video. The speakers provide a total output of 30 watts (15 X 2). The set uses a user replaceable lamp which is reported to have a life of 5000 hours and should last for a couple of years depending on your daily usage.

 

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The Samsung HLP5685W is another one of the superb range of high definition TV sets from Samsung which is one of the leaders in the manufacture of televisions using DLP technology. The set is a 56” (diagonally measured) rear projection TV using DLP technology. The native resolution of the set is 1280 X 720 with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The cabinet has been exquisitely designed. The pictures really do not do the set any justice as it is really hard to stop looking at.

 

The Samsung HLP5685W uses the HD2+ chipset technology and it amazed me as to how much better it was compared to the older version HD2 sets. Samsung has played its part and has enhanced the set by adding plenty of functions which make the viewing experience even more fascinating. The Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) produces high definition video images with film-like resolution which gives fantastic black levels alongwith rich and vibrant colors. The CinemaSmooth light engine increases the brightness of the set without affecting the contrast ratios which have be measured at 2500:1. The Cinema Smooth film mode 3:2 pulldown correction smoothens the video or movie inputs.

 

A couple of speakers provide excellent sound quality with a total output of 30 watts (15 X 2). The split screen function allows the user to watch two programs at the same time. The universal remote lacks in style and none of the buttons are illuminated which is a bit disappointing.

 

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The Samsung HL-S7178W is a 71” (diagonally measured) high definition TV using DLP technology. The rear projection TV set provides a display resolution of 1920 X 1080 at 1080p with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The aspect ratio is an important feature which is used while viewing widescreen videos or movies. The set is just 20.43” deep and weighs slightly less than 130 pounds which is quite creditable considering the size of the set.

The black cabinet of the set looks very sleek and has a very small frame around the picture.

 

Samsung is one of the frontrunners in the use of DLP technology and has created the Cinema Smooth light engine which delivers extremely sharp pictures even at 1080p. The colors produced by the 5 segment color wheel of the set are rich and vivid and give the viewer an ultimate viewing experience. A three line digital comb filter is used to eliminate any visual interference.

 

Two built in speaker are attached to the cabinet and produce a total output of 20 watts (10 X 2) to give excellent sound quality. The speakers also have surround sound qualities which further enhances the sound quality. The Samsung HL-S7178W uses a user replaceable Samsung lamp number BP96-01472A which is reported to have a life of about 8000 to 10000 hours which will last the user for a couple of years depending upon the hours of daily usage.

 

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The Sony KDS-R70XBR2 is a 70” (diagonally measured) high definition television using Sony’s highly acclaimed SXRD technology (which is Sony’s for the LCOS). The SXRD light engine provides a full native resolution of 1920 X 1080 at 1080p. The depth of the set is 20.3” and weighs somewhere around 155 pounds.

The Sony KDS-R70XBR2 has amazing black levels which succeed in producing the deepest blacks with excellent shadow details. The brightness levels of the set too are amazing. The set has extremely high contrast which can be measured upto 10000:1. A three line digital comb filter eliminates any visual disturbances. The set offers excellent wide viewing angles of 60 degrees vertical and 130 degrees horizontal. The side mounted speakers provide excellent sound quality and are removable. The stereo speakers offer dolby surround as well as surround sound effects.

The 3:2 pulldown menu is used for viewing videos and movies from any input device. The Sony KDS-R70XBR2 uses a user replaceable lamp which is said to have a life of about 10000 hours which should last you for about a couple of years depending on the daily usage after which it will have to be replaced. Sony has also packed in a spare lamp with this set. The set comes with a CableCard slot which makes it easier for the user to view cable TV without the need of buying additional set top boxes. 

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