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Will Customers Decide To Buy 2010 HDTV Models?

All over America, marketing departments of the major TV manufacturers are trying to answer the same question.  They are all curious if people will be excited enough about the new features being announced like 3D to go out and to spend more to either replace their existing HDTV or upgrade from a regular CRT and get a HDTV.

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HDTV Deal: LG 42PQ30 720p Plasma TV – $499

LG 42-in. Plasma TV #42PQ30We’ve spoken frequently on this site about the LG 42PQ10, the highly affordable 42 inch plasma TV and wanted to share that if you want a little more out of your television you can get it for under $500.

The 42PQ30 and the 42PQ10 are very similar but there is one big difference.  The 42PQ30 has 3 HDMI inputs where the 42PQ10 only has 2 inputs.  Also, the 42PQ30 has a USB 2.0 port so you can view images or listen to music just by plugging a USB drive into the television.

At $499, the 42PQ30 is a great deal.  Check out Boscovs to take advantage of this limited time price reduction.

Viewing Angle Helps You Decide LCD or Plasma

One of the age old questions when deciding to buy a television is LCD or Plasma.  In this debate one of the things to help decide comes down to viewing angle.  This means that when you aren’t looking directly at the set, the picture is still able to be seen.

It turns out that when it comes LCD HDTVs, there are major differences when it comes to different brands and even different models within the same manufacturer.  Some televisions boast 175 or 178 degree angle but the real definition is when you actually sit and watch it.

According to Consumer Reports, the best test is the couch test:

Stand 4 or 5 feet away from a 40- to 50-inch TV and move several feet to the left or right of center. That’s comparable to sitting at the end of a couch in front of the TV. See if the images start to look more faded, if the screen darkens a bit, or if the colors lose vibrancy. Move a little farther away from center to see what the picture would look like from a chair off to the side of the couch.

This phenomenon doesn’t exist when it comes to plasma televisions which gives it an advantage.  There are issues with burn-in when it comes to plasmas but if you decide to buy one, make sure you know how to properly break it in.

LG 42PQ10 720p 42″ Plasma HDTV

The LG 42PQ10 is a 42 inch 720p plasma HDTV.

While a 1024 x 768 resolution is great for HD viewing, a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio ensures sharp detail and nuanced colors. Further, a 600Hz Sub-Field Drive serves up smooth, lifelike motion especially when watching fast-action sports or movies. Not only does a high panel-brightness rating improve viewing in rooms with higher levels of ambient light, but two built-in HDMI inputs allow for advanced, single-cable audio and video connectivity.j

Vanns is currently selling the 42PQ10 for $484.

Why Internet Connected HDTVs May Fail

I know that it may be late to be a dissenter when it comes to internet connected HDTVs, but I’m going to have to sit on the side of people who are against it. 

EngadgetHD has a poll asking about internet connected HDTVs.  The idea and novelty sounds great but the idea starts failing once you start using it.  First, you’ll need to either have an RJ45 connection or a wireless network to be able to access the content.  This put it out of reach for all of the people who don’t have broadband internet.   (more…)

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