alaTest USA - Product Tests & Reviews

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Number of Reviews collected

in TVs

721

Total

381327

Source country

US

United States

Language: English

Source rating scale

1
10
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5

Average source rating

70

Highest rating

100

Lowest rating

35

TVs

Mitsubishi WD-73737

Excellent screen-size-to-price ratio ; accurate color ; numerous picture adjustments ; plenty of connectivity including three HDMI and three component-video inputs ; extremely thin bezel results in nearly "all screen" look

Reproduces lighter black levels than flat-panel displays ; some visible screen grain ; deeper cabinet prevents wall-hanging ; must eventually replace bulb ; clunky remote and menu design

The rear-projection Mitsubishi WD-737 series offers the most screen for the least money, and decent picture quality to boot.

July, 2009

Rating

67

alaSCORE 88

40 reviews

Mitsubishi WD-82737

Excellent screen-size-to-price ratio ; accurate color ; numerous picture adjustments ; plenty of connectivity including three HDMI and three component-video inputs ; extremely thin bezel results in nearly "all screen" look

Reproduces lighter black levels than flat-panel displays ; some visible screen grain ; deeper cabinet prevents wall-hanging ; must eventually replace bulb ; clunky remote and menu design

The rear-projection Mitsubishi WD-737 series offers the most screen for the least money, and decent picture quality to boot.

July, 2009

Rating

67

alaSCORE 88

9 reviews

Samsung LN-B650 Series LCD TV (19", 22", 37", 40", 46", 55")

Reproduces relatively deep black levels ; accurate color ; very good dejudder processing ; extensive feature set with Yahoo widgets, network streaming, and built-in content ; solid connectivity with four HDMI inputs and one PC input ; energy efficient

Somewhat expensive ; dark areas tinged bluer ; benefits of 120Hz difficult to discern ; shiny screen can cause reflections in bright rooms ; no S-Video inputs ; overt red coloration and funky styling not for everyone

While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.

June, 2009

Rating

73

alaSCORE 91

265 reviews

JVC LT-46S90

Well-implemented and convenient iPod dock allows charging and playback of music, video and photos ; reproduces relatively deep black levels

Less-accurate color ; only basic picture adjustments available ; doesn't stay in 1:1 aspect ratio mode ; wacky styling ; no side-panel inputs

The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.

June, 2009

Rating

69

alaSCORE 89

15 reviews

JVC LT-42P300

Well-implemented and convenient iPod dock allows charging and playback of music, video and photos ; reproduces relatively deep black levels

Less-accurate color ; only basic picture adjustments available ; doesn't stay in 1:1 aspect ratio mode ; wacky styling ; no side-panel inputs

The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.

June, 2009

Rating

69

alaSCORE 90

15 reviews

JVC LT-32A61BU

Well-implemented and convenient iPod dock allows charging and playback of music, video and photos ; reproduces relatively deep black levels

Less-accurate color ; only basic picture adjustments available ; doesn't stay in 1:1 aspect ratio mode ; wacky styling ; no side-panel inputs

The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.

June, 2009

Rating

69

alaSCORE 88

32 reviews

Sony KDL-V5100 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52")

Produces relatively deep black levels ; accurate color in bright areas ; solid dejudder processing in Standard mode ; numerous picture controls ; plenty of connectivity with four HDMI, two component-video and one PC input

Dark areas tinged bluish ; must engage dejudder to enable antiblur ; pedestrian design ; less uniform screen

The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.

June, 2009

Rating

70

alaSCORE 90

157 reviews

Samsung PN-B650 Series Plasma HDTV ( 50", 58", 63" )

Reproduces deep black levels ; accurate color with superb saturation, properly handles 1080p/24 sources ; uses less power than previous 1080p plasmas ; extensive feature set with Yahoo widgets, network streaming and built-in content ; solid ...

Somewhat expensive ; glitch in 1080p/24 mode causes picture setting change ; frame's red coloration not for everyone ; no S-Video inputs

Samsung's PNB650 series of can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative.

June, 2009

Rating

80

alaSCORE 89

101 reviews

Panasonic TC-P50V10

Panasonic TC-P50V10

Award: Editor's Choice!

Superb black-level performance with excellent shadow detail ; relatively accurate color in Custom mode after adjustment ; great color saturation ; properly handles 1080p/24 sources without flicker ; uses less power than previous 1080p plasmas ; ...

Expensive ; less accurate primary and secondary colors in non-THX modes ; somewhat limited picture controls ; still less efficient than comparable LCDs

The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year.

June, 2009

Rating

87

alaSCORE 89

37 reviews

Panasonic TC-P54V10

Panasonic TC-P54V10

Award: Editor's Choice!

Superb black-level performance with excellent shadow detail ; relatively accurate color in Custom mode after adjustment ; great color saturation ; properly handles 1080p/24 sources without flicker ; uses less power than previous 1080p plasmas ; ...

Expensive ; less accurate primary and secondary colors in non-THX modes ; somewhat limited picture controls ; still less efficient than comparable LCDs

The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year.

June, 2009

Rating

87

alaSCORE 89

19 reviews

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