TV Reviews

Sony's Bravia 52" 1080p LCD TV shows that the tech giant understands that true marks of a second-millennium television. It includes their patented Motionflow high-framerate technology, effectively doubling the frame-rate and offering a smoother and sharper image. You'll love this TV, especially for watching views or fast-moving sports, because the display technology is perfect for it.

This Bravia monster offers you full 1080p resolution, providing a crisp image every time. You can plug in as many as four HDMI devices, too.

Some other novel features: the Bravia's picture freeze and sleep timer; 178 different viewing angles; two 10-watt speakers; dynamic contrast of 50,000 to 1; and the TV is also ENERGY STAR 3.0 approved and certified.

Every Bravia I've seen so far of this model is a dark glossy black, so it's definitely intended to be a contemporary / futuristic kind of appearance. And of course, the dark color works well in a room where you'll likely keep the lights dim anyway (to watch your favorite programs).

It's a bit pricier than similar sized HDTVs, but the extra features are well worth it and make this a good buy.

If you're just now getting ready to jump into the plasma-TV waters, but want something that's more affordable than the higher-end sets, Panasonic has produces a model you should consider. The TC-P42X1 lacks a few of the latest features found on many new plasma televisions, but in exchange, it offers one that fits even the average person's budget.

Don't get this wrong: The TC-P42X1 offers a great image and some good features. In fact, even during fast-action scenes, you won't notice much blurring. Thanks to the 600 Hz sub-field drive, you have a clear and crisp

A lot of people think that because the resolution is 720p, the picture quality is inferior. It's not. You'll find the images to be quite clear and distinct, even during fast-action scenes.

One of the extras worth mentioning is the VIERA Image Viewer that allows the viewer to see photos from the TV's SD card slot. Just slip your card into the slot and you'll be viewing your favorite photos in no time. There's also the VIERA Link, which allows you to control all HD-compatible devices with its remote control. That includes camcorder, home theater system, DVD recorder, and Blu-ray player.

TV-for the music lover? Isn't that something of a paradox? Not to Panasonic, it's not. Their new TC-L37X1, 37 inch LCD TV merges the two entertainment mediums seamlessly. The TX-L37x1 successfully integrates an iPod entertainment kit along with an iPod dock, all as part of a state-of-the-art high-definition television. The kit brings a revolution to the idea of bringing videos, photos and music to your HD television.

And it's easy to use, too. You control every function on the TV with a single remote control. By using it, you can easily navigate the user-friendly menus to find and do exactly what you want.

Are you a big fan of digital photos? Then your hobby is made easier thanks to photo access in your new TC-L37X1. Just insert the memory card that comes with your digital camera into the TC-L37X1's SD card slot, Instantly you'll be able look at your favorite photographs on the high-def TV screen.

And finally, the TC-L37X1 features the VIERA Link, which allows you to control all connected devices easily through HDMI. So you can connect and control devices such as a Blu-Ray player, camcorder, or home theater system.