Sony, Samsung, Vizio and LG have all released local dimming sets in the last few years. Sony has implemented the technology in their top of the line models over the last couple of years and while they come at a high price, they do provide some of the best picture quality of any LCD TVs. Their 2011 follow up to last year’s HX909 series is the Sony Bravia XBR-HX929 series. It is available in 46-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch sizes as follows:
Sony XBR-46HX929 – 46 inches model
Sony XBR-55HX929 – 55 inches model
Sony XBR-65HX929 – 65 inches model (currently available at Amazon with an introductory price of $5,999.99)
The Sony XBR-HX929 has been found to be one of the best-performing LED-based LCDs up to date, as it contends satisfactorily against the leading plasmas in the market. It symbolizes the zenith of LCD picture quality.
The Samsung PND6500 series includes 2 models: The PN51D6500 & the PN519D6500 which are identical except the screen size – 51″ & 59″ respectively.
The Samsung Plasma PN51D6500 is a stunning 51-inch, 3D compatible, high-definition plasma television that offers crisp 1080p resolution and a highly immersive viewing experience for a relatively affordable price.
Its other great features include its ultra fast pixel response time of 0.001 ms, 600Hz subfield motion technology, narrow bezel, 1.5-inch depth, Touch of Color design, Cinema Smooth processing and Smart TV with Samsung Apps Internet suite (Picasa, Vudu, YouTube, Facebook, Pandora, Flickr, CinemaNow) together with universal search.
The PN51D6500 is the smaller model in the PND6500 series, with its sibling being the similarly featured 59-inch PN59D6500. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the PN51D6500 provides one of the most impressive displays available on the market within its price range. Since, this series creates a great entry-point for 3D Plasma HDTVs, a crystal-clear image can be attained.
The Samsung UN55D7900 basically resembles the Samsung UN55D8000 with respect to its functions, outlook, and features, except for three major differences:
“The LED 8000 is designed with less edge for more to see.”
Since Pioneer stopped producing its Kuro Plasmas a few years ago, Panasonics flagship plasma sets have become the new standard for picture quality. Last year’s VT20/25 was considered by many enthusiasts and tech sites as the best performing HDTV of 2010 for both 2D and 3D picture quality. For 2011, Panasonic has revamped their plasma lineup and made many improvements. The VT30 series is their new top of the line set and comes in 55” and 65” sizes. At this review we refer to the Panasonic TC-P65VT30 which is the 65 inch model of the Panasonic TC-P55VT30.
The new 55″ LG Infinia 55LW5600 is the next generation in TV technology. Utilizing a new 3D technology called Cinema 3D and a new LED technology called LED plus, you are guaranteed to experience the most vivid and captivating 3D and HDTV entertainment you ever have.
Samsung introduced 2 premium innovated series of 3D LED TVs for 2011: the D7000 and the D8000, while D8000 is the higher-end series.
So there are few main differents between Samsung UN55D7000 and Samsung UN55D8000:
The new Samsung D8000 LED series is something we haven’t seen before – it’s absolutely perfect on every aspect – design, technology and features.
The UN55D8000 is an higher end version of the basic Samsung UN55D7000.
To see exactly why the D8000 is better than the D7000, check this D8000-D7000 comparison.
From the moment you look at the Samsung UN55D8000 you understand you don’t deal with a regular TV – the UN55D8000 is a virtually edgeless TV.
The bezel (the frame in TV that separates it from the environment) got narrowed dramatically in the 2011 Samsung LED TVs to 0.2 inch (which means more inches to your TV screen), the traditionally TV frame is now disappeared.
This metal bezel is giving a virtually effect of edgeless picture – the screen and panel became one without a border.
So when you buy a Samsung UN55D8000 in 2011 you will get all the picture you’ve paid for it !
Moreover, the UN55D8000 also included a Swivel Stand which supports all the weight of the TV and giving you the option to pivot your TV 10 degrees to the left and right to have the best view.
The 3D & 2D picture in Samsung UN55D8000 is spectacularly real and clear thanks to many new improvements:
There are new 3D glasses available with this UN55D8000, which can go over your normal glasses. the glasses also using Bluetooth instead of infra-red, charges in less than 3 hours and will work more than 40 hours on one charge. the glasses are much more light in weight, flexible, user-friendly and comfortable than the older active shutter glasses. 
You can watch this video from CES 2011 talking about the Smart TV.
The built-in Wifi allows the consumers to connect their TV to their home network and enjoy all the fantastic Smart TV features:
Another innovation in Samsung UN55D8000 is the Dual view Touch Control with 3 Inch screen and internet widget service, which let you control the TV easily with it’s touch interface, duplicate the TV screen for portable TV watching and also using different widgets and apps on the go.
Apparently the Samsung UN55D8000 has 1 big minus, the price. Yes this is a brand new model and is so HOT and good, therefore the official price stands on 3600USD.
However, rumors have been heard that Amazon is offering about a 1000$ discount.
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Here is a video from CES 2011 talking about Samsung UN55D8000:
This video features Samsung Electronics America’s Consumer Electronics Division’s President Tim Baxter and Senior VP John Revie present Samsung’s new virtual edgeless design & Smart 3D TVs.
The new LG infinia 60PZ950 is a fantastic choice for anyone who wants a plasma 3D screen this year.
It offers the best performance and features among the 3D plasma TVs.
Although LG 60PZ950 has just 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the new TruBlack filter will definitely make up for it.
The TruBlack filter blocks external light reflection while maximizing transmission on internal light resulting in enhanced contrast ratio.
Contrast ratio in bright environment is enhanced by more than 200% with this new technology.
When it comes to 3D, the plasma has 1 big advantage, and that is, faster processing, which found expression in higher refresh rates (the LG 60PZ950 offers 600Hz while the best LED offers 480Hz is not even its real rate but manipulated). Also, plasma 3D TV is the only one who that guarantee a Full HD-1080p on 3D playback.
The LG 60PZ950 uses Active 3D technology (active shutter glasses are required but not included; you should use AG-S250 glasses only).
It also has a 2D to 3D converting feature.
LG 60PZ950 is a 3D THX Certified Display, which means that the TV went through more than 400 strict laboratory tests on all the different aspects such color accuracy, 3D video processing and viewing angles. This means you will enjoy the 3D experience the best way possible.
Here is a video that explains more about the THX 3D Certification.
As part of the Smart TV, there is a magic remote control included with the TV set ! With this motion controlled remote, you just need to point and click with the cursor on the screen.The LG 60PZ950 is one of the best plasma 3D TVs toadys, if not THE BEST. Its price is very reasonable and officially stands at USD2600, you might even find a nice discount on Amazon.
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The LG Infinia 55LW9500 is an incredibly advanced 3D LED TV which is packed with the latest technological advancements and is one of the best performers in the year 2011.
The LW9500 series is quite similar to the LW7700 series with the exception of one major improvement, and that is the inclusion of the powerful 480Hz TruMotion technology in the LW9500 which outperforms the 240Hz refresh rate on the LW7700.
Whether you are settling down for the night with your family to check out the newest release, or hanging out with friends to watch your favorite event, the experience the new LG Infinia 55LW6500, offers is unmatched. The LG Infinia 55LW6500 is very similar to the popular LG 55LW5600 but there have been some exciting and noticeable improvements made, some of these changes are:
