LG 42SL80 Televison Review

LG's 42-inch 42SL80 ($1,699.95 list) is as much about aesthetics as it is about picture quality. Not only is this attractive 42-inch LCD HDTV slimmer than most CCFL (fluorescent) backlit models, it uses edge-to-edge glass and hidden speakers to further accentuate its streamlined appearance. Overall, the television delivers solid image quality and offers a neat, easy-to-use calibration tool to help you get the best picture. But the set has trouble displaying some standard-definition content and, despite the use of fast 240-Hz technology, is prone to occasional motion errors.

The 42SL80 draws an average of 210 watts of power, which translates to an operating cost of approximately $3.60 per month based on 5 hours of daily use, using the 2008 national average cost of $0.1135 per kWh (kilowatt hours). While not exactly a power hog, it's not quite as energy efficient as the larger, 47-inch 47LH55, which costs around $2.77 per month to operate and draws an average of 159 watts. LG covers the 42SL80 with a one year parts and labor warranty.

Overall, the LG 42SL80 combines the latest style with cutting-edge 240-Hz technology, and delivers a solid HD picture. If you can live with its unremarkable standard-definition performance and the occasional motion error, it's a good choice for anyone seeking a streamlined 42-inch HDTV that will look great in any room.

Samsung announces LED TV line-up for India

Samsung India has introduced its 8000 series of LED televisions, along with a few new models for 7000 and 6000 series, bumping up its LED catalogue in the country to seven models.

The 8000 series is the company’s premium line-up of LED TVs, with the new model – 55B8000 – sporting a 55-inch screen.

These cutting edge TVs use LEDs as their primary light source, rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL). Benefits of using LEDs include ultra-high contrast ratios, slim depths that allow for more artful designs, plus increased energy savings.

The key features are:

1) Picture Clarity: Each of the three Samsung LED HDTV Series feature high dynamic contrast ratios, producing darker blacks and brighter whites for vivid colour ranges. The Ultra Clear Panel also allows light to pass through the screen, thus reducing reflection from ambient light.

All three series also have high refresh rates to reduce ghosting, thus making them ideal for video games too. The 8000 Series boasts of a refresh rate of 200Hz, while the 7000 and 6000 Series reach rates of 100Hz.

2) Slimness: By using Edge LED technology, Samsung has been able to shave the thickness of all three series down to ultra-thin depths of just 1.16 inches.

3) Design: Samsung’s Crystal design begins with a deep piano black bezel that fades into distinct chrome that finishes as a clear prism along the outer edges (8000 Series ) or light ruby highlights (7000 and 6000 Series). The intensity of the colour subtly changes depending upon the viewing angle, and further accentuates these TV’s slim bezels.

4) Connectivity: Samsung’s LED HDTVs can connect to a variety of other devices and play content with ease, through USB 2.0 and HDMI ports. The DLNA Wireless feature in the 7000 and 8000 Series also lets the user seamlessly watch content from the PC without any wires or cables.

5) Pre-loaded Content: The Samsung LED TVs come with a built in Content Library Flash which includes pre loaded content and lets users enjoy all cultural experiences including galleries, Games, cooking to yoga.

6) Eco Friendly: Energy consumption in the Samsung LED TVs is reduced by over 40 per cent as compared to traditional LCD HDTVs of similar size. LED TVs are mercury-free and lead free, which adds another degree of environmental friendliness and safety compared with other currently available backlight technologies.

The Samsung Series 8000 55-inch TV, 55B8000, retails at Rs 3,00,000.

The Series 7000 55B7000 (55 inches) costs Rs 2,75,000; the 46B7000 (46 inches) is available for Rs 1,80,000; and the 40B7000 (40 inches) costs Rs 1,40,000.

The Series 6000 also has three sets, with the 46B6000 (46 inches) retailing at Rs 1,50,000; the 40B6000 (40 inches) coming for Rs 1,25,000; while the 32B6000 (32 inches) will set you back by Rs 69,990.

LG Introduces Ultra-Slim LCD TVs

At LG’s fifth annual summer line show in New York City, the company introduced two new HDTV lines, the SL80 and SL90. Both caught my attention for their attention to design.

The SL90 LG had on display was still a prototype; the company flew the display unit in especially for its media showcase. And even though this prototype had a rough edge or two, it clearly showed off the potential for this TV to transform the design landscape for LCD HDTVs.

The 47SL90 on show uses a Super IPS LCD panel, and has seamless, edge-to-edge glass. The effect is highly effective: The glass coating of the panel stretches elegantly from one side to the other, with a slim (less than one-inch) bezel. The edge-to-edge glass looks very striking; LG is the first to offer this technology. Slim HDTVs were all the rage at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2008, but the furor died down and few products made it to market.

The SL90 Series (available in 42-inch and 47-inch screen sizes)uses LED backlighting technology with local dimming. The SL90 Series supports 120Hz for improved fast-motion performance, but not LG’s even better 240Hz technology. LG’s Tim Alessi, director of new products development for home entertainment, says that the SL90 LG could only be produced with 120Hz technology because the edgelit backlighting used by the LEDs can’t be used in conjunction with the scanning backlight technology used by the company’s approach to 240Hz.

Because the SL90 Series uses LED technology, though, the set is extremely thin: It measures just 1.15 inches in depth.

The SL80 Series, also introduced today, is a little deeper: This slim CCFL-based display measures 1.8 inches deep. The SL80 otherwise looks the same as the SL90, with edge-to-edge backlighting, and it uses LG’s 240Hz technology for handling fast action. The SL80 will be available in 42-inch, 47-inch, and 55-inch screen sizes, and will carry a $200 premium over the LG LH55 Series, the company’s current high-end 240Hz series.

The SL90 will ship in October; pricing has yet to be announced. The SL80 will ship at the end of August.

HP Pavillion DV5-1034 TX Laptop with TV

HP Pavillion DV5-1034 TX comes with extended features than the regular laptops available in the market.

Watching TV on a laptop is no more a problem. This HP model is built with DVB-Analog TV Tune with access port for TV lines that can easily broadcast various pro grammes on the laptop screen. It has Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ P7350) with 3GB DDR2 RAM. With ts dedicated memory of NVIDIA Geforce GO 9600M GT 512 MB, the play of graphics is lot better than he other models. HP Pavillion has all the other necessary enhancements as 3 USB port, 5-in-1 card reader, web cam, bluetooth, doldy sound, wireless 802.11 B/G LAN, ire Wire Port and default it has Windows Vista Home Premi um processor. This laptop is available at Multronics Interna tional Pvt Ltd at Kamaladi. Price at Rs 1,08000. -- HNS SPECS · NVIDIA Geforce GO 9600M GT 512 MB · Integrated DVB-Analog TV · HP media remote · 15.4 inch monitor

Choose the Right Port for Your HDTV

Video sources such as Blu-ray players, cable and satellite set-top boxes, and console game systems provide an array of connection options to use with an HDTV. For optimal picture quality, always use the best port that the source and the TV share. For instance, if an upscaling DVD player and a HDTV both have HDMI ports (a single-wire, digital audio/video connection), then always use the HDMI ports. The next best port option would be component video input (a three-cable analog-video-only system). Ports such as composite (the yellow RCA-style port) or S-Video (a four-wire, single-cable video connection) do not support HD formats and should be avoided when connecting HD-compatible gear. If you have no choice but to use composite or S-Video, opt for the latter: It will provide a more detailed picture.

LG& LCD and PDP Television, inspired by advanced technology, think before you buy LCD TV

With a motto Life's Good and See More, Feel More, LG's television set are lighter than other brands on price but not in features. We, recently, bought 26LC7R LCD TV from LG. After a lot of searches done on "Guide to Buying LCD TV" or "How to buy LCD TV"(find some important links below). We jotted down some points on what are the important things to consider before buying a LCD TV. See inside the box, what we posted on forums to get help on purchasing a LCD TV.Thinking of buying a LCD/Real Flatron/UltraSlim TV with minimal of HD Capabilities (HDMI), PC (VGA) Mode, FM Mode, and what else. Oops! and a good inbuilt sound outputs.

Budget: IRs 30,000.00
No idea at all but going to buy very soon, most probably after enough replies to this post.

Please, help me out with brands and functionalities

Finally, we got on hand brands from Philips and Samsung. We just eliminated Sony Bravia, simply because it's just few ten thousands more than other brand costs, for no more extra features it contained. We didn't want to spend extra Rs 28,000 just for one extra feature or two. 26LC7R LCD TV from Samsung was our final choice, Philip was rejected for it's finishing, just following are few features of LCD TV:
10000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
1366 x 768 Pixel Resolution
3D Enhanced Noise Reduction
3D Comb Filter
Brightness 500 cd/m2
Viewing Angle 178 degrees
PIP
6 Sound Mode
S Video In
Input Components/RGB/HDMI Ports

XD Engine Full HD - Full HD Processing : Full HD (High Definition) is the number of visible pixels in a panel type. This simple illustration would help you to understand FullHD.

Some notable features this LG LCD TV of 26" is sadly believed to deactivate Simultaneous TV and Video Signal Processing ie PIP, as our TV has it deactivated, this depends on the type of LCD TV Set you purchase.

What your eyes see, what your ears hear, aren't quite enough to truly stir your heart. But don't be disappointed! There is something that is more than enough for your satisfaction. It's LG TV, and it's more than just a TV. It is carefully crafted with the best technology and design. And with perfect images and sound. LG TV has a lot more than an average TV. Your senses will be delighted and the scenes will come alive right before your eyes. So, what are you waiting for?

LG's XD Engine is proprietary technology for the functions it handles.
Enhances contrast levels for greater clarity and image details
Processes signals digitally for optimum brightness.
Equalizes saturation and brightness giving real life feeling to the pictures.
Processes signals digitally to get best picture clarity.

You can do an intensive search study on LCD TV Buying Guide

Other LCD and PDP TVs from LG includes
26LC7R LCD TV
32LC7R LCD TV
42LC7R LCD TV
42PC7RVH Plasma TV
42PC5RH Plasma TV
RT-44NA48RP Projection TV
RT-54NA49RP Projection TV

Related Quiery: # How Golden Eye Works?

LG Televisions are equipped with the revolutionary Golden Eye Technology with Gamma Correction that automatically adjusts the picture to the ambient light. So what you enjoy is soothing and strain-free televiewing at all times.