Monthly Archives: May 2009

Panasonic TX-P42V10 Arrived

The much-awaited V10 series of plasma TVs from Panasonic – comprising the 42-inch TX-P42V10 and 50-inch TX-P50V10 – have hit UK stores, and are now available to buy from retailers such as John Lewis. Sitting one rung up from the G10 series we tested recently within Panasonic’s hierarchy of Viera plasmas, the V10 series offer the following extra features over ... Read More »

Samsung LE46B750 Review

High-end LCD televisions from Samsung have been superb in the past, and this year it’s no different. Samsung have redesigned the GUI for better user interaction, updated the design and implemented new video processors. So without further ado, let’s move on to our Samsung LE46B750 review. Note: The specific model we tested was the Samsung LE46B750U1W, which may be sold ... Read More »

Sony KDL37W5500 Review

The Sony KDL37W5500 LCD TV shares exactly the same design, connectivity, user menu, EPG and infrared remote control as its recently tested brethren the KDL40W5500 (please look up the relevant sections if necessary), so this review will instead focus on its calibration potential and picture performance. Note: The specific model we tested was the Sony KDL37W5500U (which denotes the 3-pin-plug ... Read More »

Samsung UE40B7020 Settings

Here are the final settings for the Samsung UE40B7000 review sample we tested, calibrated from a high-definition source using HDMI input in accordance with video industry standards in a dimly-lit environment suitable for critical viewing. These calibrated settings should also be applicable to the Samsung UE40B7020 LED-backlit LCD TV, seeing that the only difference between the two models is cosmetic. ... Read More »

Sharp LC42DH77E Review

Not so long ago, Sharp LCD HDTVs were the golden jewels of home electronics. Their quality was simply unbeatable and oozed opulence from every angle. Simply put, Sharp flat panel TVs were the Kuro of their days. But that all changed in 2007 when Sharp adopted a newer-simpler design (for the Western market). In truth, Sharp no longer invest heavily ... Read More »