What is the best brand in flat panel televisions?

There are a lot of good flat panel televisions on the market, each have their own pros and cons. The following are some of the features, and capabilities of two of the best flat panel televisions available:

1. The Samsung LN-T4665F:
The Samsung LN-T4665F measures 43.6x12.8x30.2 inches, including the stand. Without the stand, the panel measures 43.6x4.1x23.8 inches. The LN-T4665F has a very attractive frame, with rounded corners, and transparent speaker-sound deflectors that extend a quarter of an inch on either side. The trim swivel base allows the panel to be rotated about 20 degrees on either side. The slender remote is easy to operate. All of the buttons are separated nicely and the volume, channel, and device control keys are illuminated.

Features:

The Samsung LN-T4665F has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The LN-T4665F has a great selection of picture controls. It offers three picture modes that are each independent for each input, which allows you to customize each source with three different groups of picture settings. There is also full backlight control added to the standard brightness and contrast sliders. The LN-T4665F has five presets for color temperature, along with a full set of detailed color temperature controls. The selection of picture controls include several items that are labeled; the "Black Level" item affects shadow detail, the "Dynamic contrast" adjust black level on the fly, the "Gamma" affects the rate of progression from dark to light, and the "Color Gamut" controls the range of colors the display can reproduce. The Samsung LN-T4665F offers three HDMI inputs rather than just two. Two are located on the back, and the third is located in a recessed bay along the panel's left side. There is also a pair of component-video inputs, an AV input with S-video, two RF inputs for cable and antenna, and a VGA-style RGB input for computers. . An additional AV input with S-video and a USB port that can interface with thumb drives to display photos (JPEG) and play music (MP3) are located in the recessed bay on the side.

Performance:

The Samsung LN-T4665 offers great color accuracy. The primary colors and color decoding are accurate and combined with the mostly solid grayscale performance leads to some of the best color offered by any flat-panel LCD. The LN-T4665F delivers a clean image and the screen maintains a relatively solid picture.

2. The Pioneer PRO-FHD1:
The Pioneer PRO-FHD1 measures 50.5x29.5x3.8 inches and weight 87.7 pounds. The 50-inch pane of glass is set in the middle of a black frame with a layer of dark-tinted plastic that extends slightly beyond the edge of the black on all sides, which creates a subtle accent. The remote is basic, with a logically organized menu and key layout.

Features:

The Pioneer PRO-FHD1 is the first plasma to have 1,920x 1,060 pixels of native resolution on its screen. It has several picture adjustments, beginning with seven preset picture modes: Standard, Dynamic, Movie, Game, User, Pure, and ISF Night. With the exception of Dynamic, each of these modes allows you to adjust the picture controls, such as the contrast and color. There are five color temperature presets, along with several additional options, such as "Pure Cinema", standard and advanced controls. The CTI mode improves color contours, Dynamic Contrast and ACL change the picture on the fly. The Pioneer PRO-FHD1 also offers an adjustable 3D-YC comb filter and I-P modein its extensive picture menu. There are two HDMI inputs, also one DVI input, as well as HDCP-protected A/V signals from an HDMI source. The back panel has an RS-232 port for custom installation control, a pair of proprietary Pioneer control ports, and speaker outputs.

Performance:

The Pioneer PRO-FHD1 offers extremely accurate color, deep black levels, and sharp detail. The color balance is nearly perfect with a solid performance and delivers great picture quality.