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Display Format Analog TV signals in the US are formatted in 480i (SDTV) resolution. Each picture has 480 horizontal lines, and each frame of video is displayed in two separate halves (this is called an interlaced picture, abbreviated 'i'). SDTV sets display all signals at 480i, and generally do not receive digital TV signals. Progressive Scan DVD Players and most over-the-air digital television signals are 480p, the same resolution as standard television, but display each frame at once (called progressive picture abbreviated 'p'). EDTV sets are 480p. The best are HDTV signals, which are 1080p, 1080i or 720p resolution, the higher the resolution number, the more detailed the picture. 1080i is capable of rendering more picture detail than 720p but the 720p is clearer for rapid motion, such as football games. A true HDTV set would display at least one of the 720 or 1080 resolutions.

Digital Tuner

Ports

Display Type The type of display technology the television uses to display images. LCD technology uses liquid crystals excited by electrons to produce an image. In contrast, Plasma technology uses phosphor gasses excited by electrons. LCDs consume less power then Plasmas, have a longer lifespan, and don't suffer from the same burn in problems. Plasmas have better contrast ratios, viewing angles then LCDs, and are generally better with fast moving images.

Aspect Ratio The ratio between the width and height of the display screen. The typical standard ratio is 4:3 while widescreen is 16:9, 15:9, or 16:10.

3D Compatible

Resolution The native pixel resolution of a television (Horizontal x Vertical Pixels). The higher the native resolution of a television, the higher the image quality becomes.

Green Compliance

Brightness

Display Refresh Rate

Diagonal Screen Size

Display Panel

Contrast Ratio Contrast is the ratio of whitest to blackest area within an image. Higher contrast ratios make for deeper blacks & richer colors. Contrast ratios typically range from 300:1 to as high as 3000:1.

Brightness

Display Refresh Rate

Max Resolution The native pixel resolution of a television (Horizontal x Vertical Pixels). The higher the native resolution of a television, the higher the image quality becomes.

Aspect Ratio The ratio between the width and height of the display screen. The typical standard ratio is 4:3 while widescreen is 16:9, 15:9, or 16:10.

Diagonal Screen Size The measurement of a television screen taken diagonally from one corner to another.

Viewable Size

Display Type The type of display technology the television uses to display images. LCD technology uses liquid crystals excited by electrons to produce an image. In contrast, Plasma technology uses phosphor gasses excited by electrons. LCDs consume less power then Plasmas, have a longer lifespan, and don't suffer from the same burn in problems. Plasmas have better contrast ratios, viewing angles then LCDs, and are generally better with fast moving images.

Broadcast Standards

Broadcast Format Displayed Analog TV signals in the US are formatted in 480i (SDTV) resolution. Each picture has 480 horizontal lines, and each frame of video is displayed in two separate halves (this is called an interlaced picture, abbreviated 'i'). SDTV sets display all signals at 480i, and generally do not receive digital TV signals. Progressive Scan DVD Players and most over-the-air digital television signals are 480p, the same resolution as standard television, but display each frame at once (called progressive picture abbreviated 'p'). EDTV sets are 480p. The best are HDTV signals, which are 1080p, 1080i or 720p resolution, the higher the resolution number, the more detailed the picture. 1080i is capable of rendering more picture detail than 720p but the 720p is clearer for rapid motion, such as football games. A true HDTV set would display at least one of the 720 or 1080 resolutions.

Broadcast Format Supported

Digital Tuner

Interface

HDMI Version

Audio Video Connectors

Interface Connection

Other Features

3D Compatible

VESA Mount

Green Compliance

Physical Specifications

Depth Without Stand

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Warranty

Warranty Information

More Info

URL

Additional Specifications

Internet Access

PC Streaming

Frame Refresh Rate

Media Player

3D Glasses Required

Enhanced Refresh Rate

3D Type

3D Technology

DLNA Certified

Weight with Stand (Approximate)

Analog Tuner

RMS Output Power

Number of HDMI

Standby Power Consumption

Green Compliance

Product Series

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Sony 42" WVGA Plasma TV

Sony 42" WVGA Plasma TV

 

  • 2.7

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    Sony 42" WVGA Plasma TV
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    480p (EDTV)

    No

    DVI Yes|VGA Yes|Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes|Composite Video Yes

    Plasma TV

    16:9

    N/A

    852 x 480

    Yes

    1500 Nit

    N/A

    42

     

    10000:1

    1500 Nit

    N/A

    852 x 480

    16:9

    42 in

    42 in

    Plasma TV

     

    480p (EDTV)

    1080i (HDTV)|480i (SDTV)|480p (EDTV)|720p (HDTV)

    No

     

    N/A

    DVI Yes|VGA Yes|Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes|Composite Video Yes

    Serial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)

     

    N/A

    N/A

    Yes

     

    4.0 in

    24.9 in

    40.7 in

    4 in

    66.00 lbs

     

    2 Year Limited

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

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    Toshiba 32C110U 32" LCD TV

    Toshiba 32C110U 32" LCD TV

    Lowest Price

  • 3.3

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    $239.99 - $479.16

    Toshiba 32C110U 32" LCD TV
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    CompUSA
    $239.99

    Refurbished

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    720p (HDTV)

    ATSC|QAM

    Component Video|Composite Video|HDMI|VGA

    LCD

    16:9

    N/A

    1366 x 768 (WXGA)

    N/A

    N/A

    60 Hz

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

    60 Hz

    1366 x 768 (WXGA)

    16:9

    32 in

    31.5 in

    LCD

     

    720p (HDTV)

    1080i (HDTV)|720p (HDTV)

    ATSC|QAM

     

    N/A

    Component Video|Composite Video|HDMI|VGA

    USB - Universal Serial Bus

     

    N/A

    200 x 100

    N/A

     

    3.5 in

    21.72 in

    31.21 in

    9.65 in

    20.94 lbs

     

    1 year(s)

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    21 lb

    NTSC

    14 W

    2

    N/A

    N/A

    C110

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    Samsung UN55D8000 55" 3D LED TV

    Samsung UN55D8000 55" 3D LED TV

    Highest Rated

  • 4.1

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    $1,815.98 - $2,507.99

    Samsung UN55D8000 55" 3D LED TV
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    $2,397.00
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    1080p (HDTV)

    ATSC|QAM

    Component Video|Digital Audio|HDMI|Headphone|VGA

    LCD w/ Edge LED Backlight

    16:9

    Yes

    1920 x 1080

    Energy Star

    N/A

    240 Hz

    N/A

     

    25,000,000:1

    N/A

    240 Hz

    1920 x 1080

    16:9

    55 in

    54.6 in

    LCD w/ Edge LED Backlight

     

    1080p (HDTV)

    1080i (HDTV)|1080p (HDTV)|720p (HDTV)

    ATSC|QAM

     

    HDMI 1.4

    Component Video|Digital Audio|HDMI|Headphone|VGA

    Ethernet - RJ45|USB - Universal Serial Bus

     

    Yes

    N/A

    Energy Star

     

    1.2 in

    31 in

    48.5 in

    12.2 in

    41 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited Warranty

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    Yes

    Yes

    240 Hz

    Yes

    Yes

    240 Hz

    3D

    Shutter

    Yes

    41.00 lb

    N/A

    30 W

    4

    900 mW

    Yes

    8

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