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Panasonic TX-P46VT20B Plasma 3D TV Review

Although Panasonic’s VT20 series of plasma 3D TV started with only one 50-inch model, the Japanese TV manufacturer has recently been rolling out a wider variety of screen sizes – including the 46-inch TX-P46VT20 we’re reviewing today – to flesh out its top-end Plasma range. The Panasonic TX-P46VT20B features the company’s latest 3D-capable NeoPDP panel, its best ambient light screen ... Read More »

Sony KDL32EX713 LED LCD TV Review

“LED TV” (or more descriptively, “LED LCD TV”) is the current trend from most flat-panel TV manufacturers. While video enthusiasts are irritated, sometimes outraged, by what they perceive to be a misleadingly named and superficially motivated product, it seems that a decent amount of consumers are happy to pay up for thinner, sleeker LCD TVs, even if the picture quality ... Read More »

Avatar 3D Blu-ray Disc Review

Panasonic’s involvement in Avatar 3D, the 3D cinema event of 2009, did not end with the film’s release. As part of their ongoing involvement, the company – controversially – has secured the exclusive home release rights to the Avatar 3D Blu-ray disc. If you’ve bought a certain combination of Panasonic 3D equipment within a certain time period, you can receive ... Read More »

LG 42LE5900 LED TV Review

Last month, we had a look at an entry-level LCD TV from LG, and were somewhat impressed by what we saw. As is typical for the brand’s LCD output, we found that much of the television’s colour reproduction could be fine-tuned to perfection, but were disappointed by the mediocre contrast performance and undefeatable over-sharpening. Today, we have the opportunity to ... Read More »

Samsung PS50C6900 Plasma 3D TV Review

You could be forgiven for forgetting, but the LCD innovators at Samsung do produce Plasma HDTVs, too. We’ve been asking the company if we can take a look at one of their 3D-capable PDPs – such as the Samsung PS50C6900 – for some time now, but Samsung’s publicity focus is on their LED LCD sets. As a result, we’ve been ... Read More »