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Display Type Standard projection televisions use 3 picture tubes of the same kind found in regular TVs reflected off an internal mirror -resulting in a bright, high contrast picture. This image is not always viewable from certain angles. Additionally, standard projection TVs are very large and may have images 'burn in' if they appear on the screen constantly. LCD Projections use a panel similar to LCD monitors, which are then magnified onto a large screen. These displays are more compact & less subject to burn-in, but may result in less brightness & darker colors may appear washed out. DLPs send light through millions of tiny mirrors to create an image -- they are compact, very bright, and have no burn-in, but may suffer from some color distortion called a 'rainbow effect'. Additionally, DLPs often require changing a lamp after a number of years. LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) TVs are similar to LCDs, but are designed in a way that allows for brighter images by combining LCD technology with DLP. It is a reflective technology that uses liquid crystals instead of individual mirrors. In terms of how the set performs, it provides a similar picture to DLPs with no rainbow effects, but possibly lower contrast. LCOS technology offers inherently high resolutions and a smoother look but lower contrast.

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.

Aspect Ratio TVs come primarily in two different shapes, the stardard 4:3 aspect typical of most older tube televisions, and the 16:9 widescreen format which is the standard for HDTV broadcasts.

Digital Tuner

Green Compliance

Ports

Diagonal Screen Size

Display Panel

Product Type Standard projection televisions use 3 picture tubes of the same kind found in regular TVs reflected off an internal mirror -resulting in a bright, high contrast picture. This image is not always viewable from certain angles. Additionally, standard projection TVs are very large and may have images 'burn in' if they appear on the screen constantly. LCD Projections use a panel similar to LCD monitors, which are then magnified onto a large screen. These displays are more compact & less subject to burn-in, but may result in less brightness & darker colors may appear washed out. DLPs send light through millions of tiny mirrors to create an image -- they are compact, very bright, and have no burn-in, but may suffer from some color distortion called a 'rainbow effect'. Additionally, DLPs often require changing a lamp after a number of years. LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) TVs are similar to LCDs, but are designed in a way that allows for brighter images by combining LCD technology with DLP. It is a reflective technology that uses liquid crystals instead of individual mirrors. In terms of how the set performs, it provides a similar picture to DLPs with no rainbow effects, but possibly lower contrast. LCOS technology offers inherently high resolutions and a smoother look but lower contrast.

Max Resolution

Diagonal Screen Size The size of a television screen measured diagonally.

Aspect Ratio TVs come primarily in two different shapes, the stardard 4:3 aspect typical of most older tube televisions, and the 16:9 widescreen format which is the standard for HDTV broadcasts.

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

Audio Video Connectors

Other Features

General Features

Green Compliance

Slots A CableCARD slot allows you to receive digital cable (both standard and HD) without the use of a separate receiver box. Memory card slots (such as SD Cards or Memory Sticks) enable the user to view pictures, watch movies or update firmware via the same removable flash memory cards used with digital cameras and computers.

Physical Specifications

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Warranty

Warranty Information

More Info

URL

Additional Specifications

Parental Control

Memory Card Reader

Number of HDMI

RMS Output Power

Analog Tuner

Comb Filter

General

Features

Product Type Standard projection televisions use 3 picture tubes of the same kind found in regular TVs reflected off an internal mirror -resulting in a bright, high contrast picture. This image is not always viewable from certain angles. Additionally, standard projection TVs are very large and may have images 'burn in' if they appear on the screen constantly. LCD Projections use a panel similar to LCD monitors, which are then magnified onto a large screen. These displays are more compact & less subject to burn-in, but may result in less brightness & darker colors may appear washed out. DLPs send light through millions of tiny mirrors to create an image -- they are compact, very bright, and have no burn-in, but may suffer from some color distortion called a 'rainbow effect'. Additionally, DLPs often require changing a lamp after a number of years. LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) TVs are similar to LCDs, but are designed in a way that allows for brighter images by combining LCD technology with DLP. It is a reflective technology that uses liquid crystals instead of individual mirrors. In terms of how the set performs, it provides a similar picture to DLPs with no rainbow effects, but possibly lower contrast. LCOS technology offers inherently high resolutions and a smoother look but lower contrast.

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Warranty Information

Green Compliance

URL

Diagonal Screen Size The size of a television screen measured diagonally.

Aspect Ratio TVs come primarily in two different shapes, the stardard 4:3 aspect typical of most older tube televisions, and the 16:9 widescreen format which is the standard for HDTV broadcasts.

Image Quality

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

Video Broadcast Standards

Brightness

Max Resolution

Aspect Ratio TVs come primarily in two different shapes, the stardard 4:3 aspect typical of most older tube televisions, and the 16:9 widescreen format which is the standard for HDTV broadcasts.

Physical Features

Product Type Standard projection televisions use 3 picture tubes of the same kind found in regular TVs reflected off an internal mirror -resulting in a bright, high contrast picture. This image is not always viewable from certain angles. Additionally, standard projection TVs are very large and may have images 'burn in' if they appear on the screen constantly. LCD Projections use a panel similar to LCD monitors, which are then magnified onto a large screen. These displays are more compact & less subject to burn-in, but may result in less brightness & darker colors may appear washed out. DLPs send light through millions of tiny mirrors to create an image -- they are compact, very bright, and have no burn-in, but may suffer from some color distortion called a 'rainbow effect'. Additionally, DLPs often require changing a lamp after a number of years. LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) TVs are similar to LCDs, but are designed in a way that allows for brighter images by combining LCD technology with DLP. It is a reflective technology that uses liquid crystals instead of individual mirrors. In terms of how the set performs, it provides a similar picture to DLPs with no rainbow effects, but possibly lower contrast. LCOS technology offers inherently high resolutions and a smoother look but lower contrast.

Navigation and Other Features

General Features

Display

Diagonal Screen Size The size of a television screen measured diagonally.

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Toshiba 42HM66 42" Projection TV

Toshiba 42HM66 42" Projection TV

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  • 4.0

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    $72.91

    Toshiba 42HM66 42" Projection TV
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    $72.91

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    DLP

    720p (HDTV)

    16:9 (Widescreen)

    Yes

    N/A

    HDMI Yes|VGA Yes|Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes

    42

     

    DLP

    1280 x 720

    42 in

    16:9 (Widescreen)

     

    720p (HDTV)

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

    Yes

     

    HDMI Yes|VGA Yes|Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes

     

    Closed Caption|Flashback|Picture in Picture|Channel Labeling|Auto Program

    N/A

    N/A

     

    28.33"

    39.25"

    12.62"

    55 lbs

     

    28.33"

    39.25"

    12.62"

    55 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited Warranty

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    N/A

    N/A

    1

    20 W

    ATSC

    3D Y/C

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

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    N/A

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    Panasonic 52" Projection TV

    Panasonic 52" Projection TV

    Hightest Rated
    Lowest Price

  • 4.0

    •  

    $46.75

    Panasonic 52" Projection TV
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    |6 reviews

     

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    $46.75

    Generic

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    LCD

    480i (SDTV)|720p (HDTV)

    16:9 (Widescreen)

    Yes

    N/A

    HDMI Yes|VGA Yes|Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes

    52

     

    LCD

    1280 x 720

    52 in

    16:9 (Widescreen)

     

    480i (SDTV)|720p (HDTV)

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

    Yes

     

    HDMI Yes|VGA Yes|Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes

     

    Auto-off|Picture in Picture|Closed Caption

    N/A

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

     

    35.20"

    48.30"

    17"

    83 lbs

     

    N/A

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    V-chip

    Yes

    1

    N/A

    ATSC

    3D Y/C

     

    SAP

    LCD

    35.20"

    48.30"

    17"

    83 lbs

    N/A

    N/A

    Manufacturer Link

    52 in

    16:9 (Widescreen)

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

     

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    Panasonic 50" LCD Projection TV

    Panasonic 50" LCD Projection TV

    Lowest Price

  • 2.9

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    $46.75

    Panasonic 50" LCD Projection TV
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    |19 reviews

     

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    $46.75

    Generic

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    LCD

    480i (SDTV)|720p (HDTV)

    16:9 (Widescreen)

    N/A

    yes

    HDMI Yes|VGA Yes|Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes

    50

     

    LCD

    1280 x 720

    50 in

    16:9 (Widescreen)

     

    480i (SDTV)|720p (HDTV)

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

    N/A

     

    HDMI Yes|VGA Yes|Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes

     

    Auto Power On|Auto Program|Picture in Picture|Auto-off|Closed Caption

    yes

    PC card (Type not specified)|SD Card

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

     

    35.30"

    55.70"

    15.30"

    84 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited Warranty

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    V-chip

    Yes

    1

    30 W

    N/A

    3D Y/C

     

    SAP|Tone Controls

    LCD

    35.30"

    55.70"

    15.30"

    84 lbs

    1 Year Limited Warranty

    yes

    Manufacturer Link

    N/A

    N/A

     

    480i (SDTV)|720p (HDTV)

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

    ATSC (Digital)|NTSC (analog)

    400 cd/m2

    1280 x 720

    16:9 (Widescreen)

     

    LCD

     

    Auto Power On|Auto Program|Picture in Picture|Auto-off|Closed Caption

     

    50 in

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