Tags: 70, plasma

LED vs. LCD: Which is better?

Samsung has seemingly come out of nowhere with its new "LED TV" range. Yet, despite the name, the technology is more familiar than you'd think.

Update: which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

Samsung LA52A750

The Samsung LA52A750 is a largely excellent TV, but t demonstrates some of the disadvantages of large-screen LCDs.
Samsung PS50A650

Though the Samsung PS50A650 plasma is better than the Panasonic PZ850 feature-wise, it loses out slightly in terms of picture quality.
Samsung LA46A950

The Samsung LA46A950 is without a doubt the best LCD television we've seen up until this point and proof that the technology has some fire left in it yet.
Netgear WNHDEB111 HD/Gaming 5GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit

They're big and quite ugly, but there's no doubting that Netgear's WNHDEB111 delivers in the 802.11n speed stakes — finally!
Panasonic TH-42PX8A

The Panasonic TH-42PX8A is a marked improvement on the 700 series, which is quite an achievement for a budget plasma. Pity it's not true HD, though.
Pioneer VSX-LX70

The Pioneer VSX-LX70 is a top-of-the-line receiver which features 1080p upscaling, HD-audio decoding and a piano black finish.
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR

The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR is a very good TV with some of the best video processing currently available, but plasma is an attractive alternative at this price.
Panasonic Viera TX-32LXD700A

The Panasonic TX-32LXD700 currently stands as Panasonic's flagship LCD TV — so we're happy to say it has the features and performance quality to do its position proud.

Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.
CES 2005: Products

Find out what's hot and what's not from the biggest electronics show on earth.

LG surprises with more plasmas

LG is set to release two new plasma models this year, including a model which offers a new recording feature called Time Machine Link.
Pioneer's new home theatre range

Pioneer has announced its new audiovisual lineup for 2007 which includes the new ultra-black Kuro televisions, DVD recorders and receivers.
Still waiting for OLED TVs

OLED televisions are going to be a boon for picture quality and energy efficiency — someday, if you can afford them.
Matsushita eyes household robots again

Matsushita Electric Industrial wants to build robots, but they won't be household pets this time.

Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.
CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.
Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.