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What's the best 1080p LCD HDTV?

We can't answer that question yet, mainly because we haven't seen the latest models from Samsung, but for now, at least, Sony's XBR4 series is the best 1080p LCD we've reviewed. The KDL-46XBR4 gets the job done with 120Hz processing, great black levels and color, and more features than you can possibly imagine

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xhi46072d ago

In Australia, it's Sony's 52 Inch XBR Bravia. It's the new model....and it's absolutely crazy how good it looks. I just wish they'd bring the new Rear Projection 70 inch Bravia to Australia, not just America....it's so slim :( *silently cries*

Mikey_Gee6072d ago (Edited 6072d ago )

I was NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL with last years Sony LCD XBR sets .... HOWEVER, I seen this bad azz at my local shop ... WOW !!!

I know it still has an 8ms response which MAY be a problem with fast past sports shows, but I would love to try it for my console.

I have a 61" Samsung 1080p DLP (I am still a HUGE FAN OF REAR PROJECTION .. I mean mine is only 18" thick), but if/when I add a 1080p LCD to my home, as of right now, the XBR4 (52" version of course)is at the top of my investigative search.

EZCheez6072d ago (Edited 6072d ago )

And as far as specs go it's right on par with those TVs. It has a 4ms response time and a 10,000/1 contrast ratio. I also love the dual HDMI ports. All in all, I love my tv. My wife has to leave the room sometimes to give the tv and me some private time.

The only thing that suck about it is the remote. It's not very responsive but I don't even use it. One other negative about it was that it didn't have a PC input which I really wanted. But when I got Linux on my PS3 that problem vanished.

Mikey_Gee6072d ago (Edited 6072d ago )

but after a 52" D92 and 52" D62 BOTH WITH BAD BANDING ISSUES .. sharp is out of my want list. This SET is at least worth seeing. Especially running a HD movie (BR or HD-DVD) to see what it can REALLY do.

But in regards to response time, the Sharps are leaders. Still not sure why Sony still has the 8ms ... kind of stupid really. Especially for such a kick azz TV the XBR4's turned out to be.

Also just to say Sharp Aquos is to blanket ... Aquos has many model versions.

Plus this set has
- MUCH BETTER contrast ratio
- version 1.3 HDMI (x3)
- 120 Hz (depending on your Aquos Model, you might have 120hz. The D92 has it and I think D82 has it as well)
- 10 bit panel (rather than 8)

I was NOT a Sony LCD fan till the new XBR4's. Truth be told, till the XBR4, I put Sony at the back of the pack when sitting with Sharp (even with bands .... sony had Cloud issues) and Sammy.

EZCheez6072d ago

But there is only one 46" Aquos and that's the one I have. I specified that on top.

And when I was looking into getting the tv, I did notice one of the major complaints of the tv was about the banding. It seemed half and half when it came to people whose set had it and those that didn't. I wieghed the options and went for it. Mine has no banding issues and I love it.

Mikey_Gee6072d ago

Don't get me wrong .. bang for your buck the Sharps are AWSOME ... and I was SUPER bummed with the bands since outside of that the Aquos (both D62 & D92) were georgeous. But the bands were noticable in many types of media when watching (games and TV)

"IF" (and I wish it were the case) my 52" Aquos (either model) had ZERO to very little banding, it would still be sitting in my house right now.

I guess my point was that Sony has stepped in up in regards to the XBR4 models. By no means was I crapping on your TV .... the AQUOS sets are still very very nice.

Cheers.

PS
As I said ... I will keep my DLP since I really do love it. By the time it needs to be retired, GOD ONLY KNOWS what will be the buzzword in the HDTV world.

Bonsai12146072d ago

sony's xbr series is the best LCD money can buy. the design is great, and the technology behind it is amazing as well..

but to be honest, there is a huge difference between 50 inches and 60 inches. i didn't even notice until my dad was like, "we'll buy the 60 inch sxrd" and i was like, i don't think its worth the extra 10 inches.. but when it came, i was like, "omg, wtf. its huge"

oh, mikey gee, 2.5ms response time ftw :-p

FirstknighT6072d ago

The 81 series is the best LCD on the market, BUT WAAAAY expensive. I know the 40 inch Samsung is around $3000.

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The MSI Claw Gaming Handheld Sees Another Game Performance Boost Through New BIOS and MSI Center M

MSI is proud to announce that its gaming handheld, Claw, has achieved a significant performance increase of up to 30% through a new BIOS and MSI Center M update. Furthermore, the new BIOS and MSI Center M enable Claw to smoothly play all of the top 100 po

purple1014d ago (Edited 4d ago )

is this the one with the switch2 chip inside.?

this is Intels first try at the format

probs not though, as it's $799. so not good for switch actually

Huey_My_D_Long4d ago

Well thats nice considering Ive heard it consistently performs worse when it really shouldn't.

Now if only Lenovo would do the same for the legion go

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New and improved ASUS ROG Ally X battery life is just what it needs to compete with the Steam Deck

Yet another leak for the ASUS ROG Ally X points towards as much as 8 hours of battery, but how does that compare to the competition?

Vits11d ago

Honestly, I really like this updated version. But it doesn't solve the biggest flaw that the original had for me: the Z1 Extreme APU. Yes, it's an extremely powerful part, but it is not part of AMD's Adrenalin driver update program, so it's dependent on Asus for driver updates. And unfortunately, Asus doesn't have a stellar record of support for their devices.

Goodguy0111d ago

Up to 8 hours basically just means the least demanding games. AAA gaming at highest wattage would probably be about 2-3 hours which is good compared to just about 1 hour with the current ally. The OLED Deck can do about 2-3hrs.

mrcatastropheAF8d ago

With much less performance so that makes sense.

The Steamdeck shines at the lower TDP end but gets absolutely mopped at the high end.

Similar longevity with much better performance is a big win for the Ally X

Killa789d ago

Too bad Asus are all awful company.

PRIMORDUS9d ago

They used to be the best when it comes to motherboards, now I will never buy anything from them again.

Firebird3609d ago

8 hrs yea right. Running tetris?

Skuletor9d ago

Only after setting the screen brightness to the lowest level, of course.

Notellin8d ago

They tested the battery life watching a game of Tetris in 360p. Running Tetris natively brought the number down slightly to 1 hour and 38 minutes. 😂

Asuka9d ago

Nope. The only improvements I want to hear is better customer support. Otherwise, I can't be bothered.

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Best GPU for Homeworld 3 - top picks & reviews

Jack writes: "Our guide to the best GPUs for Homeworld 3 talks you through some of today's best options from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel - for various budgets."

Michiel198912d ago

opinion piece? it's an advertisement and these articles shouldn't be here.
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