Best Televisions

If you can’t afford your cable service right now the best option is to buy DVDs of your favorite movies and TV series and watch them on a DVD player instead. Some events like weddings, birthdays, and office soirées also use DVDs as souvenirs for their pictures or videos and having a DVD player in the house would really come in handy. So if you’re planning to buy one, here are some suggestions for you.

DVD services

Panasonic DMP-BDT210

It has built-in WIFI, a simple user interface which would be great for first-time users, and has ability to serve streaming media including Amazon Instant, Netflix, Vudu, Skype, Pandora and CinemaNow. It is also tested as having the fastest
overall disc-loading speed.

Sony BDP-S580

Also has built-in WIFI and offers the best streaming media services including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant, Slacker, CinemaNow and VuDu. It has sleek exteriors but user interface is a bit annoying to navigate.

LG BD670

Another one with built-in WIFI and excellent streaming media service including Napster, MOG and vTuner among other popular options. It has the best user interface best-suited for non techies. The only downside is that it has slow disc-
loading speed.

Samsung BD-D6700

Features include dual HDMI outputs, built-in WIFI and the most capacious streaming media service including MLB.TV. It also sports 1GB of onboard memory which is more than what most has to offer. With these added features, this player has a higher price which turns off some buyers.

Sony NSZ-GT1

Also plays blu-ray discs with built-in Google TV which enables access to virtually all online media. It has a powerful interface, ability to control TV, AV receiver, and cable/satellite box. The downside is the high price, Sony’s frustrating controller, and issues with Google TV.

Now that you have a DVD player, you can watch videos to your heart’s content. You can also avail of other DVD services such as DVD duplication services.

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There are lots of new televisions that consumers can choose from in 2011. If you are going to buy the one, then this article may be handy for you as you will find a range of latest releases. It’s only in the first quarter of the year and yet there were new releases that blew consumers’ brain out. From big screen HDTVs to 3D TV sets, it looks like a good year for TV.

Vizio XVT3D6SP

One of the best televisions for 2011 is the Vizio XVT3D6SP series, which the company said is best used with its Android phone and tablet. This TV features a Google TV user interface and an improved version of Vizio Internet Apps. It has a remote control with a touch pad. But its best feature is the passive 3D. It also has a built-in OnLive gaming.

Panasonic VT30

Next on the list is the Panasonic VT30. It gives out premium plasma picture quality. Panasonic boasts about the TV’s effectiveness to show more subtle blacks. It can also display 1080p videos. When you purchase a VT30 3D TV, you’ll get one pair of glasses with it. It is THX certified and has a 3D-compatible SD card slot.

Samsung UND8000

Then there’s Samsung UND8000, which scored high for design because it has a bezel of only 0.2 inch thick. It has an edge-lit LED backlight with local dimming capabilities. You can view 3D videos with it and supports Bluetooth 3D active glasses. It has a touchscreen remote that you can use with its built-in Samsung Apps, which include a web browser and a universal search. It has Wi-Fi that lets you connect to your home network.

Sony XBR-HX929

Sony XBR-HX929 is a LED TV that features full array local dimming backlight. It has the X-Reality PRO video processing engine that optimizes HD content, standard definition, HD signals, and other sources, which include low resolution online contents. It features a OptiContrast panel protected with Gorilla Glass. It supports 3D videos and has a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.

LG LW9500

Another one of the best televisions for 2011 is the LG LW9500. This is LG’s flagship TV that

LG LW9500 by Newlaunch

features full array LED with a thin bezel panel. It comes with a magic wand remote and a Wi-Fi USB dongle. It is 3D compatible and THX certified for 2D and 3D videos. You can surf the net with its web browser.

As you can see, there are several trends seen in all the best televisions of 2011. First is that all of them are 3D compatible. LG, Toshiba and Vizio utilizes passive glasses technology, which is said to be more comfy than active-shutter. It is cheaper because passive glasses are less expensive to make. Active 3D technology is seen on TV sets from Panasonic, Samsung and Sony.

Companies have improved on their internet TV offerings. They redesigned their remotes so that the users can easily surf the internet using the built-in web browsers. Vizio, Panasonic and Samsung revamped their interfaces to make it more user-friendly. Expect companies to have app stores and offer more contents in the near future.