Despite the races of the dollar's course, the tendency to reduce prices for household electronics did not bypassed televisions. The models with the screens of a diagonal of 40-50 inches today are already surprised, and the high resolution of the picture is considered the norm. What pleased the film manufacturers this year?
This year passed under the sign of three technologies at once: the curved screen, the connection of the TV to the worldwide network and transition to the format of ultra-high screen resolution, the so-called Ultra HDTV. Now the TVs are completely mastered on the Internet, the curved screens firmly "fit into life", just with Ultra HDTV there are difficulties, but, as they say, the onset of the future is inevitable.
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Advantages of a sprawling space
Choosing a TV for the living room, the buyer first of all should clearly formulate the range of tasks that he intends to solve with the help of a new model. Are you going to use equipment exclusively for viewing cinematic masterpieces or sports broadcasts, for Internet surfing or listening to music? Modern TVs are capable of much. Of course, each model may have strengths and weaknesses.
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An additional Supra console, on which there is no "extra" buttons, for sure to like the pensioners
The appearance of modern models strict and laconic - nothing should distract the audience of the television screen
For example, the top models of LG TVs are equipped with the most modern sound reproduction system developed in conjunction with well-known Harman / Kardon acoustics manufacturers. With the help of such devices, it will be nice not only to view exciting militants, but also listen to music records for which sound quality is especially important. The new Sony on the CES 2016 exhibition was a model equipped with a 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme image processor and the Backlight Master Drive screen illumination technology, which allows to provide the highest contrast and the most accurate colors. Panasonic has demonstrated the world's first 4K OLED TV, certified by high standard THX home cinema. Samsung introduced an innovative curved display on the quantum dot display at the same exhibition (Quantum Dot Display), which maximally reproduces the image.Thound illumination
In modern displays, the screening technology of the screen is used (where each pixel is "window", which can change its light-resistant ability) with the help of a powerful light source located behind it. In the first devices for the LCD illumination, several powerful lamps were used, which is why the dark pixels are "launched". In more advanced systems, many LEDs are used, so that you can turn off the lighting of dark pixels and thereby dramatically increase contrast and image quality. Nevertheless, in the most advanced models, the number of individual segments, highlighted by the lamps behind the screen, did not exceed 150-200. At the same time, pixels are much more - their account is already on millions.
Until recently, local darkening was controlled by zones, usually incorporated in direct LEDs, and now the Backlight Master Drive technology is capable of reduced and increase the brightness of each LED separately.
To improve the quality of viewing, manufacturers have abandoned the frame that visually limits the screen. The less noticeable frame, the natural picture is perceived. That is why almost all firms try to make a case as fine as possible. Another effective reception is a side LED backlight Ambilight, which suggested several years ago Philips. Around the screen, on the sides of the TV, built-in LEDs that change brightness and color, and also stain in the wall in the tone corresponding to the colors on the screen. Thus, the picture subconsciously seems more, the effect of immersion is intensified.
Televisions Today are mediacomputers with a powerful video processor, "sharpened" to play information files (audio, video and photo)
TV selection tips
- To view the cinema, the image quality is important, so specify which technology is used in the TV; The best picture is provided by OLED and IPS.
- Check the image quality while test viewing in the store. Choose videos with lots of dark pictures and dynamic scenes (perfect option - Night pursuit frames). For the same purpose you can use sports broadcasts.
- Cartoons and static pictures that love to run sellers are not suitable for testing!
- Pay attention to the sound: it should be not only loud, but also legible.
- Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Smart TV application interface, make sure that the user menu is really intuitive.
The whole world is online
Televisions are actively used to play various Internet applications associated not only with television in its traditional (ethereal) view. Only online television contains dozens and hundreds of channels, and provides such opportunities such as, for example, a deferred transmission view (records may be contained in the archive of television sites). The browser program is stored in the television memory, hundreds of bookmarks and links to Internet sites, say movie collections, videos, photos, news portals, social networks and other popular resources.
Software superstructure is an important part of the SMART TV platform, which has many manufacturers, but interface details may vary. A few years ago differences were essential - in some models, for example, access to one sites, in others - to otherwise. But now the most popular applications are available in devices of almost all major manufacturers. Of course, for Internet communication, the TV should be connected to the Internet, and for Internet telephony, is equipped with a microphone and a video camera.
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The TV becomes the central object of the living room and therefore should look appropriately
The living room makes sense to install a TV with a cinema screen with a diagonal of 40-50 inches
First of all, pay attention to the remote, see how the buttons are located, whether it will be convenient, say, typing text messages. Some models of the consoles are equipped with a full-fledged keyboard. This design requires a known dexterity when working, especially if the home theater is immersed in the twilight. A virtual keyboard is more common that allows you to manipulate the remote control as a laser pointer and to select the desired characters on the screen. But this method is quite slow. Therefore, manufacturers are looking for more convenient solutions.
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4K TV BeoVision Avant 55 "(Bang & Olufsen). Floor stand allows you to rotate the body of the device 90 ° from the wall to create an optimal viewing angle
Era ultrahigh resolution
Ultra HDTV ultra-high resolution (4K) provides a four-fold gain as playback of small image parts compared to the modern Full HD standard. With close review, the difference is very noticeable - almost the same as between Full HD and DVD. The distribution of 4K screens while still holds back the insufficient number of records in this resolution, although progress is obvious. Now in the resolution of 4K broadcast a number of satellite and Internet channels, and almost all broadcasts with large competitions are already in ultra-high resolution. In addition, the 4K TVs better play regular records better, because the "on-board computer" is able to analyze the parts of the frame and draw the image. So it is advisable to choose a technique with an option 4K for the living room, the benefits of the Ultra HDTV model are reduced, and now you can find Ultra HDTV SAMSUNG, LG or Philips TVs from 30-40 thousand rubles.
In some cases, voice control is used, such as in LG, Samsung, Panasonic models. Another option is the drawing technology with a laser pointer on the LG Pentouch screen, which suggested several years ago LG. But more often the TV is controlled via Wi-Fi wireless network using a smartphone or tablet. Smart TV technology allows not only to turn the smartphone into the control panel, but also switch image playback from one screen to another. You can view on the TV display photos stored in the computer's memory, or, on the contrary, switch the broadcast of the television program from the television screen to the smartphone. You can connect a keyboard and mouse to some TV models, turning them almost into a full-fledged computer. And if you connect the gamepad, you can take part in virtual tank battles and other popular computer games.
When choosing a TV, be sure to evaluate the "friendliness" of the console and control panel, so that you can use it
Buying TV, check it on the ability to lose dynamic, fast episodes without blurring effect to eliminate the image defects and shake pictures when viewing action with chase scenes, as well as sports. In addition, the sound is very important. Listen, how the device reproduces the speech - the voices and words should be distinct. Think where the device is better to put either attach to the wall. Most models are created on the basis of Smart technologies that open endless spaces of Internet resources, great opportunities in choosing channels, simplify the search for telecasts, films, etc. Ask the seller to demonstrate the possibilities of the device, as well as the TV remote control. Try to open the applications and find the programs of interest. Choose for yourself the most convenient and intuitive menu. Also pay attention to the remote form: it is important that it is convenient for everyday use.
Denis Skoskura
LG Electronics TV Product Strategy Manager
OLED TV TX-65CZR950 (Panasonic). Professional setup allows you to watch movies and videos precisely as director and operator created them.
For the design of the TX-65CZR950 model, the lining and an elegant aluminum stand are used.
Full-HD TV RL-49D1509FT2C (ROLSEN) C LED-backlit and ultra-thin front frame. Screen diagonal 49 inches. Built-in video player (30 thousand rubles)
STV-LC32T840WL device (SUPRA). Resolution 1366 × 768 pixels. Screen diagonal 32 inches. USB media player with MKV video support (14 500 rub.)
The devices of the S1502 series (ROLSEN) have a LED backlight that provides high contrast of the image and the uniform brightness of teleexer
In Full-HD TVs L49S650VHE with a diagonal of 49 inches used a technology to correct distortion of the MGDI Plus Engine image (Daewoo)
BRAVIA TVs of the ZD9 Series with 4K HDR support and Backlight Master Drive (Sony) backlight.
The front panel of BRAVIA, resembling a simple black plate, looks very exquisite and allows the audience to fully immerse themselves in the stunning world of 4K HDR.
All cables and connectors are completely hidden even on the rear panel
The OLED TV E6 (LG) corresponds to the new design concept of the Picture-On-Glass (image on the glass). OLED backlight allows you to transmit deep dark shades
Full-HD TV L49R630VKE (Daewoo), diagonal of 49 inches. Supports dynamic sound improvement (26 500 rubles)
Examless SUD-model Samsung. Curved housing helps the viewer completely immersed in what is happening on the screen.
Ultra-HD TV STV-LC50T950UL (SUPRA), diagonal of 49 inches (39 thousand rubles)
SUD-TVs Samsung allow you to enjoy optimal picture quality regardless of lighting