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 Curtis 24 Full HD 1080p 60Hz Flat Panel LCD HDTV Television LCD2425A 372299  US $143.90
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 Curtis LCD2425A 24 1080p 60Hz Widescreen LCD HDTV Television 361604 US $144.00
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 Curtis LCD2425A 24 1080p Widescreen Flat Panel Television 377645 US $139.90
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 Curtis 24 Full 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV Widescreen Flat Panel TV LCD2425A 384803 US $139.95
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 Curtis Electronics LCD2425A 24 Full 1080p 60Hz Widescreen LCD TV 377594 US $139.98
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 Curtis Electronics LCD2425A 24 LCD 1080p HDTV Television 372007 US $144.99
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 Curtis 24 Full HD 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV Television LCD2425A 311045 US $144.98
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 Curtis LCD2425A 24 1080p 60Hz LCD Flat Panel Television 372034 US $140.00
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 Curtis 24 Full 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV Television LCD2425A 369756 US $138.00
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 CURTIS LCD1992A 19 LCD 720p HDTV Television 345581 US $109.98
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 CURTIS 19ATSC TUNER 720p HDTV LCD1992A 386227 US $98.00
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 CURTIS 19 LCD TV LCD1992A 720p HDTV Television 341601 US $105.00
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 CURTIS LCD1992A 19 HDTV Television ATSC TUNER 720p 341519 US $109.00
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 Curtis 19 LCD TV 720p 60Hz TFT HDTV ATSC LCD1908AB 329864 US $89.95
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 Curtis 19inch LCD TV 720p 60Hz TFT HDTV ATSC LCD1908A 311646 US $99.95
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 Samsung 40 1080p 120Hz Widescreen Flat Panel LED HDTV TV UN40D6300S 3424821 US $549.00
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 Samsung UN40D6000S 40 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV3425222 US $549.00
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 Sony KDL46NX720 46 LED 1080p 120Hz 3D HDTV 3425221 US $819.00
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 Panasonic TC L42E30 42 LED 1080p 120Hz HDTV3424814 US $479.00
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 Sony KDL46EX523 46 LED LCD 1080p HDTV3424752 US $689.00
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 Panasonic VIERA Class E30 TC L42E30 42 Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV TV 3424825 US $479.00
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 Samsung LN26D450 26 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV3425224 US $249.00
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 Panasonic TC P55ST30 55 Plasma 1080p 600Hz 3D HDTV3424820 US $829.00
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 Samsung PN64D7000 64 Full 3D 1080p HD Plasma Internet TV US $1,699.00
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 Coby LEDTV1926 19 720p LED HDTV with Built In ATSC NTSC QAM Tuner US $148.99
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 Coby LEDTV3226 32 Class LED High Definition TV with Built in ATSC NTSC QAM US $325.99
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 CURTIS LCDVD2440A 24 1080p LCD TV DVD COMBO Television US $154.90
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 CURTIS LCD3708A 37 720p 60Hz Widescreen LCD Television ATSC TUNER 377667 US $239.90
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 CURTIS 19 Inch LED1930A B 720p 60Hz ATSC Tuner Flat Panel LED HD TV 345596 US $139.90
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 CURTIS LCDVD326A 32 720p Class LCD HDTV DVD Combo Television US $299.90
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 CURTIS LCDVD326A Widescreen 32 720p Class LCD HDTV with DVD Combo TV 345585 US $299.90
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 Curtis 32 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV with DVD Player Television LCDVD326A 2 356079 US $299.90
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 CURTIS LEDVD1339A 133 720p LED TV DVD COMBO Television US $139.90
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 Panasonic TC L32X2 32 LCD TV Sold AS IS Broken Screen US $99.00
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 LG 47LD500 47 1080p HD LCD Television FmX US $499.00
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 Sony BRAVIA KDL55HX820 55 Inch 1080p 3D LED HDTV with Built In Wi Fi TV 320688 US $1,329.00
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Testing 3D TVs from Consumer Reports
Plasma and LCD TV Models; The Fundamental Differences
Plasma and LCD TV models have been with us for some time; both experiencing popularity in homes across the land. The current industry conjecture is whether LCD will become the predominant technology in the future, mainly down to energy efficiency issues that have arisen after yet more European legislation on energy consumption. Hopefully the following article will detail which technology represents the best option for consumers.
Both plasma and LCD TV models are identical in form, naturally both are thin and have a flat screen and in the majority of cases are stunning to look at and a stylish addition to any home. Within the televisions themselves however there are markedly different technologies in operation to produce moving images. Obviously both plasma and LCD TV types are a great improvement on the CRT TVs of old, but do the differences between the two technologies seriously affect the buying decision for consumers?
Plasma televisions operate as a sandwich of tiny liquid crystals between two sheets of glass. These hundreds of thousands of pixels are controlled by specific current changes that affect shade, colour and brightness. With the use of a backlight the changes in shade are displayed on the screen. It is only when all of these crystals are altered rapidly that an image becomes visible.
Plasma televisions on the other hand have a similar glass sandwich but instead of liquid crystals contain a gas such as xenon or neon. Once again current is passed through the gas and this created an image, it is only when this image is passed through a layer of phosphors, representing each primary colour that the true image is created. This process requires considerably more power than LCD, meaning plasma is far more wasteful.
Understandably the two technologies have a variety of advantages and disadvantages. What follows is a categorical analysis.
First is the size and weight. Normally plasma televisions are available in larger screen sizes, particularly fifty inches or more. Typically plasmas are heavier than your average LCD TV but this is marginal. At the moment plasmas have the edge in terms of screen sizes but technological developments are rapidly changing this situation.
There is not much to call between the two technologies when it comes to picture quality. Most experts believe that plasma televisions have better black levels that LCDs but it is evident that LCD TVs produce a sharper image, especially in smaller screen sizes.
A common problem with plasmas is image burn. This is when a residual image is displayed on the screen after the image has been shown for extended periods of time; normally this is a network logo or for gamers the screen display of their favourite game. This is not a problem for LCD models.
Viewing angles for both types of television are about 160 degrees but it is generally understood that plasmas have a slight edge. In terms of glare, normally an LCD TV performs better in brighter environments although due to the poorer black levels, people who watch television in the dark would be better suited with a plasma.
In terms of lifespan the understanding is that while an LCD television can guarantee around sixty thousand viewing hours, around seven and a half years of continuous viewing, plasmas will normally suffer sooner. Some plasmas have been reported to lose half of their brightness after around twenty thousand viewing hours.
It is hoped this article has highlighted some of the differences between plasmas and LCDs. As a consumer the choice is difficult but with recent reports stating that plasmas are almost thirty percent less efficient than LCDs it is understandable that those with an environmental conscience and a keen eye on their household bills will opt for the LCD path.
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What is the difference in these two Samsung LCD TVs? Model numbers are just slightly off.?
Samsung LN40A500T
Walmart will have this one on sale Black Friday for $799.
Samsung LN40A550
I can get this one online from various places. Consumer Reports like this one best.
Which is the better of the two?
Checking the Samsung web site, the one difference I noted was that the 550 has a 15,000:1 dyanamic contrast ratio and the 500 is actually better, at 20,000:1. The difference between the two is not especially significant.
You should check their website yourself and carefully compare all the specs. See the link below. You can select between the 500 and 550 on the left side of the window, then select "full specs."
