1080p TV Review

1080p TV

By Anne Ahira

The Good

Improved picture quality because of the higher resolution; lots of features built-in; prices becoming more reasonable

The Bad

Limited features in the Aquos; higher price of the Bravia

The Bottom Line

For the money, the Samsung 1080p TV is going to be your best choice. You get all of the high-end features you could want, plus some extras that you might not have considered looking for, at an affordable price.

Review

If you’re in the market for a new television, you’re not alone. Many people are looking to finally make the switch to HDTV sets. However, making the move can be confusing and the number of brands on the market doesn’t help. We’ll compare three 1080p TV models to see which might be the choice for your home. Keep in mind that 1080p is the highest resolution available currently and does cost more.

One of the more affordable 1080p brands on the market is the Sharp Aquos. For example, the 37 inch model costs about $1,100. These models are designed to be thinner so they can more easily fit into smaller spaces and can be hung on walls more easily.

Although the television does have a high contrast (10,000:1) which makes the color more vibrant and the picture crisper, other models including the one mentioned below have higher ones. The television comes with a PC input so it can be used as a very large computer monitor if you desire. Plus, this 1080p TV comes with picture-in-picture and V-chip. It’s also Energy Star compliant so you’ll save money on your electric bill.

For roughly $100 more, you could purchase the Samsung 37 inch LCD television. Although the Aquos mentioned above is also an LCD model, the contract on this 1080p TV is higher (15,000:1). Like the Aquos, the Samsung comes with picture-in-picture, V-chip technology, and 3 HDMI ports.

However, it also has some great features, including built-in ways to improve the picture quality and TruSound audio to recreate surround sound even with only two speakers.

Additionally, the Samsung model has slightly faster refresh times (5ms to 6ms) which is important for video game players who can’t afford delays in picture updating. This Samsung 1080p television also comes with a USB port so you can view photo, movie, and music files from your computer or other USB-connected devices.

The 37 inch Sony Bravia costs around $400 more than the Sharp Aquos but does come with plenty of amazing features making it more comparable to the Samsung 1080p TV. The Sony Bravia also offers 1080p resolution, as well as TruSound audio technology.

This model has a built-in technology known as the Advance Contrast Enhancer which is designed to provide finer details and a more theater-quality image. The television can also synch up with other Sony products so they can work together more efficiently.

Given the price difference, however, the Samsung 1080p TV seems to be one of the best on the market. It would definitely be a sound investment.

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