lcd

What HD disc player should I buy? review

Digital Living We are looking at buying a new DVD player for our new LCD 1080p TV and are looking for recommendations on a model that would provide all of the following: HDMI Output capability / upscaling capability

Tags: generation, hd, dvds, samsung

16 November 2007, 12:52

How do I set up my TV properly?

Digital Living I've noticed that the picture on my new LCD TV looked significantly better in the shop than it does now I've brought it home. Is it broken or have I bought a dud? First off, the good news is no, your TV isn't broken, and the chances are you haven't...

22 August 2007, 16:32

Which 40-inch Sony LCD TV should I buy?

Digital Living It's important to remember that when it comes to LCD TVs, the picture quality is decided by a number of factors. I'm a bit confused by the difference between the Sony Bravia KDL-40W2000 and the KDL-40X2000.

2 August 2007, 9:20

Pioneer PDP-508XD

Digital Living It produces some of the best images we've seen from a TV, but would you prefer an LCD rather than Pioneer's latest plasma?

27 July 2007, 14:39

Format wars: The tech that should have won

Digital Living Everything was controlled with touch-sensitive displays and a funky LCD remote control with virtual buttons. We hate format wars. Not because we're afraid of good old-fashioned tech fisticuffs, but because they're often completely unjust.

23 July 2007, 9:49

Do I need a TV with 1080i or 1080p?

Digital Living Plasmas and LCD screens don't work in the same way -- instead, they show whole frames successively. The fact that flat panels don't use interlacing means that there is no such thing as a 1080i LCD or plasma.

6 June 2007, 11:14

Choose the right gear for high definition

Digital Living Jump to: LCD TVs | Plasma TVs | Rear-projection TVs LCD televisionsCurrently the most popular HD displays, LCD panels are usually produced in sizes between 15 and 46-inches, although 50-inch and even 65-inch models have reached the market.

4 June 2007, 14:46

Why isn't Freeview on LCD and plasmas as good as on my old TV?

Digital Living Are there any LCD/plasma televisions that can match my current TV for standard definition material to make my 'jump' worthwhile, especially given that the majority of content is still standard definition?

25 April 2007, 11:42

What size television should I buy?

Digital Living I'm looking to buy a new HD Ready LCD TV, but I'm confused. If you have a 28-inch TV now then bear in mind that although an LCD of the same size is thinner, the picture will actually be about an inch larger, because of differences in the way CRTs...

14 March 2007, 14:08

Which TV should I buy for gaming and a Media Center setup?

Digital Living I'm in the process of buying my first LCD TV. If you are going to watch HD DVD or Blu-ray movies on your PC in the future, you need to make sure that both your new LCD and your Media Center PC have a DVI or HDMI port that supports HDCP, the copy...

14 February 2007, 12:51

What's the best LCD TV for under £1,000?

Digital Living I have a budget of around £1,000 to spend on an LCD TV. Don't let sales-hungry assistants fool you: £1,000 is a reasonable budget for all but high-end LCD TVs from manufacturers such as Sony and Philips -- especially if you buy online.

24 January 2007, 11:40

How long do LCD TVs last?

Digital Living Plasma's half life ranges between 30,000 to 50,000 hours, while LCD offers around 60,000 hours. I am far from a tech expert and read with interest your review of the Sony Bravia KDL-40W2000. I'm seriously considering purchasing this model, but how...

4 January 2007, 10:59

What's the best TV for watching sport?

Digital Living He wants to purchase a new TV, he thinks LCD is more likely, but would buy plasma if that was the best for what he watches, and he wants a 40-inch screen. LCD technology has developed at such an accelerated rate, however, that the difference...

6 December 2006, 14:32

Is a 46-inch TV too big for my living room?

Digital Living The three products I have in mind are the new Sony KDL-46W2000 Series LCD, the Philips 42PF9831D or a similar-sized seventh-generation Pioneer plasma. Will component connected images still look okay on an LCD?

15 November 2006, 16:02

Can I buy a 37-inch LCD TV for £1,000?

Digital Living I have £1,000 to spend on a new LCD TV but the choice is confusing. Most of our LCD reviews cover the more popular 32-inch screen size, but there is little difference in specification and performance with the larger sized models.

19 October 2006, 11:09