Update 24 November 2008: We have now completed a full review of the Sony KDL40Z4500. Click the “Play” button to start watching the above video. At their Press Conference on Thursday, August 28th 2008, Sony unveiled four “world firsts” for their BRAVIA range of LCD televisions. Out of these four, it was the ultra-slim Sony KDL40ZX1 LCD TV which was ... Read More »

There was a time when it was easy to keep track of Sony’s LCD TV ranges, because there were only two of them. Arriving late to the LCD party after abandoning attempts to produce its own flat panel technology, Sony famously partnered with the LCD experts at Samsung in order to get back up to speed. The resulting BRAVIA range ... Read More »

Here at HDTVTest, we’ve already reviewed the 40-inch HDTV from Samsung’s Series 6 range – the LE40A656. A combination of superior panel performance, video processing, usability and similarly great connectivity meant that this display received a “Highly Recommended” award. For the benefit of those who can’t make room (or don’t want to make room) for a 40″ display, we’ve taken ... Read More »

It’s probably safe to say that Sharp have, for whatever reason, slipped off the LCD radar to some extent – at least here in the UK. However, Sharp are pioneers in the field of LCD technology, and not too long ago, their distinctively designed AQUOS televisions dominated the ever-growing LCD TV market. Sharp’s B20E series proves that the Japanese manufacturer ... Read More »

The Toshiba 40ZF355DB rectifies the absence of 100Hz technology on last year’s similarly gorgeous Regza XF “Picture Frame” range of LCD TV. Blessed with excellent black level (due in no small part to its S-PVA LCD panel) and top-notch video processing (including judder-free 5:5 pulldown), the Toshiba 40ZF355DB is – along with the SPVA-based Samsung A656 and Sony W4000 – ... Read More »