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Samsung 1080p HDTV

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Samsung 1080p HDTV Review

 

Samsung 1080p HDTV

Samsung 1080p HDTV

By Anne Ahira

The Good

Amazing picture quality; lots of choices available; plenty of connections for home theater systems; Samsung’s excellent reputation

The Bad

Higher resolution may not be worth paying extra for in many cases

The Bottom Line

Anyone who wants to have amazing picture quality should consider purchasing a Samsung 1080p HDTV. The price mark-up for the higher resolution is going to be worth it thanks to all of the extra features. Plus, you may notice the difference if you enjoy Blu Ray discs or own certain video consoles.

Review

Samsung has definitely made a name for itself in the television department. They consistently produce some of the best models on the market and are frequently adding new features which set them apart further from the competition. Some of their best models are the high end Samsung 1080p HDTV sets.

One of the best reasons to consider Samsung 1080p HDTV models are the options. The sets are available with either LCD or plasma technology. Between the two, the LCD models tend to have the better picture. The colors are brighter and more vibrant.

Plus, the black colors are darker which is going to prevent glares from distorting your picture. Both types of technologies do provide good picture quality, in general.

You can also choose from a wide range of sizes. The Samsung 1080p HDTV is available in sizes from a 32 inch to 52 inch. This is good because you want to pick the right size for your viewing area. If the television is too close, you’re going to see more details than you desire, including the pixels that make up the images.

Measure the viewing distance from your entertainment seating to the location of the television. If that distance is around four feet, you should not choose a screen larger than 32 inches. As long as the distance is more than six feet, you can purchase most screen sizes on the market.

The newest Samsung 1080p HDTV choices come with built-in flash memory for storing computer files, such as photos or music, you might want to easily view on your television. Some of the models also have USB ports so you can hook your digital camera, computer, or MP3 player up to the set and enjoy it via the television.

Most of the sets come with enough connections to hook up your entire home theater system, too. This is a real plus since many of the newer sets do not come with very many of these connections so hooking up your cable box, DVD player, video game consoles, and other devices can be a challenge.

One drawback of the Samsung 1080p HDTV is the resolution. The resolution is good but for the average viewer the 1080p resolution may not be very noticeable. You could save money by downgrading to a 1080i or 720p resolution, although doing so will also cost you some of the high end features. The price difference is usually only a couple hundred dollars and the features are definitely worth that or more.

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1080p HDTV

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1080p HDTV Review

 

1080p HDTV

1080p HDTV

By Anne Ahira

The Good

Picture quality is better, especially on bigger models; other features available on these high-end models not on lower resolution models

The Bad

Improved picture barely noticeable on screens under 50 inches; 1080p HDTV sets are quite a bit more expensive than 1080i or 720p sets of similar size

 

The Bottom Line

The average viewer may not notice much difference. Owners of state-of-the-art home theater systems or those who want to enjoy the best technology available are going to find more to love about 1080p HDTV

Review

Choosing a 1080p HDTV can be a wise choice for some viewers. Obviously, as the big switch to HDTV comes in February 2009 in the United States, more people are going to be swapping their out-of-date sets for newer models capable of handling the more intense picture and crisper images produced by a 1080p HDTV set.

The 1080p refers to the television’s native source of resolution. And this number does affect the picture quality, particularly when you are looking at larger screens, such as the massive 50 inch and over models.

On smaller screens, the difference between 1080i, 720p, and 1080p are not as great. Most viewers are not going to regret saving their money by purchasing one of the sets with a lower native resolution.

When are you better off choosing the 1080p HDTV? You’re going to benefit the most if you are interested in newer technology, such as Blu-Ray. These sources of video are going to showcase the real picture capabilities of this resolution more than anything you can throw at it right now.

If you’re only planning to watch television and old DVDs on the set, you could probably wait a little longer until the prices on these models drop or you could pick up one of the models with 1080i or 720p resolution.

With that said, give the 1080p HDTV models a look before you make any kind of decision. Not only are the prices on these models expected to begin following soon as the demand heats up but many of the manufacturers have added extra features to these sets that you won’t find on the lower resolution models. Some of these features are intended to further improve picture quality, such as more control over the contrast.

If you’re interested in getting the best picture possible, you might be better off focusing on the type of television you choose. LCD screens are notable for their brighter colors, for example, so choosing one of these models in a lower resolution is still going to give you a beautiful picture.

DLP models, on the other hand, are a little darker and not as crisp. For these, especially the larger models, you’ll probably want to upgrade to the higher 1080p HDTV resolution. Plasma screens are middle of the road, but if you have the extra cash to spend and you want to get a high-end television, opt for a model with this resolution.

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