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Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-46Z4100/S 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Silver

Brand: Sony    Model : KDL-46Z4100/S    Customer Rating :    List Price : $1,999.99    Availibility : N/A

Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-46Z4100/S 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Silver Feature

• 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920×1080p) LCD Panel
• Motionflow™ 120Hz; improves TV & DVD viewing
• DMeX™ compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades
• DLNA® Compliant – view photos from another room
• HDMI™ x4, HD Component x2, PC Input

Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-46Z4100/S 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Silver Overviews

LCD still not thin enough for you? Then look no further than the KDL-Z4100. With a striking slim bezel design, Motionflow™ 120Hz for the reproduction of smooth, lifelike images, BRAVIA Engine 2™ and ACE for a deeper blacks and better shadow detail, now your TV design matches the picture. Ready for the latest technology to go along with the design and picture— The KDL-Z4100 also include DLNA™ compatability so you can access your digital photo collection over your home network (additional DLNA™ components required; sold separately), and Sony’s unique DMex and Digital Media Port technology.

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• Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
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• Cables To Go Velocity Series 40315 HDMI Cable (Blue, 2 meters)
• Mediabridge Ultra Series – 6ft High Speed HDMI Cable – Category 2 Certified – Supports 3D – Audio Return Channel – 4Kx2K – 1440p – 1080p – Blu-Ray – PS3 – XBox 360

Sony Bravia Z-Series KDL-46Z4100/S 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Silver CustomerReview

I’ve been using this TV for about 4 months now. It’s a great TV with a great picture. I won’t bother repeating all of the technical stats since you can see them above, but suffice it to say that this TV has all the technical bells and whistles you’d want in terms of contrast ratio, refresh rate, etc.

In general Sony makes good products (although you do sometimes have to pay a little more for them). The Z series is their mid-range series – it’s better than the S, V, and some others, but doesn’t have all the features of the XBR series. This TV is the 4100 series, which unfortunately makes it just one model short of being able to do a lot of cool internet enabled things. For example, the 5100 model (and everything above that, including the XBR series) can stream netflix movies. I’ve also tried streaming video from a DLNA server and found it somewhat limited, While JPG images can display easily and you can play MP3s, (I got that working in just a few minutes), Sony doesn’t guarantee support for anything other than basic mpeg2 video format (and I’ve had little luck even getting that to work). Since most internet video is distributed in other formats, this means you’re going to have to get another device (HTPC, Bravia internet link, Roku box, Xbox, PS3, etc.), in order to get internet video. Depending on your plans for other home theater devices and budget, you may want to upgrade to the 5100 series or XBR for the additional internet based features, however if you’re like me and getting a HTPC anyway, then it doesn’t make sense to spend additional money for features you’ll have through other devices.

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Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)

Brand: Samsung    Model : PN42C430    Customer Rating :    List Price : $549.99    Sale Price : $454.99    Availibility : Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) Feature

• Mega Dynamic Contrast
• Anynet+(HDMI CEC)
• ConnectShare Movie
• 600Hz Subfield Motion

Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) Overviews

Get a true cinematic experience without going to the cinema with a Samsung plasma HDTV. This Samsung PN42C430, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 42 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.

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Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) CustomerReview

I bought this TV to replace a philips 32 inch LCD HDTV. I’m an avid gamer so playing games was going to be my primary usage for this TV while watching TV/Movies/Netflix/etc would be secondary. So far I really like this TV. The video quality really blew me away! Colors were so much more vibrant compared to my older LCD set. It has a nice shiny almost mirror finish on it while the remote has a more matte finish. I was a bit concerned about burn-in but this TV has various anti-burn functions built in and after several long sessions of gaming (most lasting over 5 hours) I have not noticed anything. The sound is not necessaily bad but could be better. It’s not that the TV has low sound but rather has flat sound, espicially the factory settings (most noticeable when gaming),where the sound doesnt quite have that “pop” you would expect. I found that after adjusting the sound settings, I got some pretty enjoyable sound but dont expect surround sound. Now this TV is not without its flaws either. The biggest flaw I would say is that when mounted to a wall, the buzzing/humming sound is more noticeable espicially when the sound is low. This is due to the technology of Plasma TV’s. Plasma TV’s always produce a very low buzzing/humming sound which is normal but when mounted it echoes a bit off the wall so it sounds a bit louder than normally but this can be remedied by using the stand/base rather than mounting it. Keep in mind that I’m a very observant person so I tend to notice things that other people don’t notice so it might not be too big of an issue for others. Overall, this is an excellent Tv which anyone can enjoy. Dont let some misconceptions about HDTV’s turn you off from buying this Tv espicially since its so affordable compared to similar TV’s. 1080 is nice but not a necessity; you will be shocked how great 720 looks. If you are a gamer, your Plasma screen will not burn in because you play your games (unless you leave your game paused and the static image is on screen for several hours or something). Also, for anyone buying a HDTV, please take into considerations the appropriate size/distance ratio as it will help you choose an appropriately sized HDTV which will enhance your viewing experience (Bigger is not necessarily better).

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Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Brand: Samsung    Model : FPT5084    Customer Rating :    List Price : $2,699.99    Availibility : N/A

Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Feature

• 1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution
• 15,000:1 contrast ratio
• Natural True Color with 18 bit color
• Ultra FilterBright¿ anti-reflection filter
• NTSC/ATSC tuner with Clear-QAM

Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Overviews

Samsung’s 50″ HP-T5084 offers full HD 1080p resolution. Watch its astonishingly crisp picture from any angle ¿ even in a brightly lit room, thanks to its Ultra FilterBright¿ anti-reflection filter. Enjoy the dazzling color array of 18-bit processing; a 15,000 contrast ratio reveals the deepest blacks, the whitest whites, and every detail in between. Samsung¿s powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. SRS TruSurround XT¿ technology and 10-watt per channel audio amplifiers deliver sound through bottom speakers.

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Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV CustomerReview

Bought this TV in October 2007 (from Amazon)after spending that summer doing all kinds of research (especially Plasma vs LCD comparisons) I choose to with this Samsung/Plasma due mostly to its competitive pricing, picture quality and standard features. I LCD’s at the time were still behind the Plasmas with picture quality. I originally wanted a 42″ but went bigger and I am so glad I did.

Now lets get down to what you are reading this review for. Once purchased it took about a week for delivery (which for me was way too long but I did have time to find a TV stand). If you are going from a SD TV to a HD TV (as I did) then you will be amazed at the picture quality especially if you are a sports fan. Now SD channels are not that good but are better that a regular TV with 4:3 pull down. Also I switched from Comcast to DirectTV due to the picture quality. Comcast has to use a video compression technique to get HD over the coaixal cable which henders quality.

Out of the box I had a low sounding buzzing noise that was intermittent and if I turned the volume up I wouldn’t hear it. It kinda bothered me at first but I go over it. After reading some forums alot of people experince this with Plasma it’s just to what volume level can you tolerate it. Samsung is aware and have some remedies. Also be aware this TV gets hot and expands the plastic molding which will make a crakling sound from time to time (you will also hear this when you turn the TV off). This issue/concern is addressed in the owners manual. This is just a by product of having a Plasma TV.

After adjusting all the available picture settings I was completely satisfied with picture quality. I have a PS3 (HDMI) and XBOX 360 (Component) and both are beautiful to look at. Please be advised that additional adjustments may be neccessary to get the picture the way you want it. I could write more on this but its my vision vs yours. So remember its what you prefer not me. I am just very pleased with the HD and SD picture quality. I highly recommend this TV.

I do have to say I do get compliments from others (mostly friends and family) on the picture quality they see on this TV.

Now I did have a bit problem that drove me crazy for awhile. Late January 09 I started noticing this rapid pixel flicker of red and green color in dark areas of video content. It only seemed to happen after the TV had been on for awhile (sometimes 30min to 2hrs). I think is was tempeature related. Oh by the way the backt top of the TV gets really hot. So if you have children please be aware of this. Now back to this flickering of pixels you had to be about 3-5 feet away to really see it but after about a month of this I could see it from my standard sitting distance (which is exactly 10ft).
I called Samsung support and even after a year still issued a warranty work order. The tech that came out could see it (that was good to know because my girlfriend said I was obessed with this. Unfortunately the tech just oredered a power supply board and that realy didn’t fix it. So I called Samsung back and they issued another warranty claim and the TV repair shop said we will get you an interior display replacement (which replaces the display and all boards except power supply and input/output board.). So needless to say Samsung support has been GREAT to me.

Overall— Do your own research. Pick the TV that fits your budget and wants. You already know you need a TV. Don’t be afraid to go big. Go online to the actual brand manfacturer to determine what the models are (entry level vs premium) and features they come with. Then go to the big retailers to actually see the TV. Do be skeptical of picture quality in the store. They use different settings than what you may use in your home. Remeber where you are putting this TV (pay attention to you surrounding light). Then shop Amazon becuase no sales tax. I would’ve paid over 1,000 more if I bought at the BB store. Also not every TV is perfect these are highly technical pieces of equipment and all brands have issues (as you will discover when you do your research). Its how they deal with those issues that sets them apart. As I have stated before Samsung has been great to me.

Hope this review helped you in making an informed decission.

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