Hi all,
I've decided that from the numerous postings and questions of 'which 37 inch to buy?' (including from myself), that I'd create a thread specifically dedicated to just this. There are so many different options available for the 2008 37" ranges, which I'm sure must put some people off looking into each model as the task just seems so daunting, that I have listed every model in this size range below, and will continually update it with prices, reviews, user impressions and images.
I realise that for some of the 2008 sets there is currently little info, and even fewer actual user-impressions, though I have two reasons for creating this thread now rather than later:
Firstly, I'm sure that people (including myself), will be able to make a much more educated decision on which model will truly be the best for them when they make a purchase, if info on each set has been avaialble few months, and updated regularly (rather than a quick 'which is best' question). Primarily though, I just like to know what's going on in the world of AV .
You can find a list of models below, with 1080P ones on this post, and other notable models on the 2nd post - These lists will be updated when new info comes in, including prices, confirmed release dates etc. I have included non-1080P sets, as although they do not particularly interest me, other people with different needs for TVs may find it useful.
I will update this post with new models from each manufacturer, and details on what exactly the specs are, when info is posted. When I have a few models listed, I'll try to begin to put them in some kind of order, either for quality/price etc. All help is very much appreciated!
Prices
Panasonic
LG
Toshiba
Samsung
Hitachi
Philips
Sharp
Pioneer
Sony
Obviously the prices change regularly, so only take these as a rough guide/comparison.
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37" 1080P models
Panasonic
TX-37LZD80
TX-37LZD85
TX-37LZD800
TX-37LZD80 Main Features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10000:1
Panel: IPS Alpha
Response Speed: 6.7ms
x.v. Colour
24p Playback
3 HDMI ports
BBE VIVA Surround sound
SD Card Slot
TX-37LZD85 Added/Upgraded Features
100Hz MOTION PICTURE PRO 2
TX-37LZD800 Added/Upgraded Featues
Clear Panel
'Advanced Smart Sound'
4 HDMI ports
PC input
PIP (Picture in Picture)
One sheet of glass design (different cosmetics)
LG
LG 37LG5000
LG 37LG5010
LG 37LG6000
LG 37LG5000 Main Features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 50000:1
24P
3 HDMI 1.3
Clear Voice Technology
Invisible Speakers
Simplink
LG 37LG5010 (Same model as LG 37LG5000, but with a slightly different bezel.)
LG 37LG6000 New/Upgraded features
1.7" thickness
Red coloured back/sides
4 HDMI 1.3
Toshiba
2007 premium model: 37Z3030D
2007 model: 37X3030DB
2008 model: 37XV505DB
2008 model: 37XV503DB
2007 premiuim 37Z3030D Main features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 6500:1
100Hz
24 fps with 5:5 pull down
Wide colour gamut
xvYCC Broad Colour Space
10-bit processing
3 HDMI 1.3 ports
Dynamic Gamma curve correction
ONKYO® speaker technology
2007 37X3030DB model main features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 3500:1
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Response Time: 8ms
24P compatible (only compatible - converts it)
2 HDMI ports
2008 37XV503DB New/Upgraded Features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 18000:1
3 HDMI
10-Bit Processing
Luma Sens (Auto Contrast)
2008 37XV505DB New/Upgraded Features
Same specs as model above, slightly different aesthetics
Samsung
LE-37A556 /557/558/559 (All models are the same, just with slightly different bezels.)
LE-37A656
LE-37A556 /557/558/559 Main Features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 15000:1
3 HDMI 1.3
24P
USB
DNIE +
(LE-37A559)
LE-37A656 New/Upgraded Features
100Hz
4 HDMI 1.3
'Rose Black' Touch of Colour
Hitachi
UT37V502 / UT37X802 (The two models are the exact same, though the UT37X802 has a two year warrenty)
UT37S602
(http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS225388+04-Jan-2008+BW20080104)
UT37V502 / UT37X802 Main Features NB. These two models are technically HDTV monitors as they lack digital tuners.
100Hz
Super Thin Design - 1.5 inches
Deep Colour
One HDMI 1.3 (One!)
IPS Panel
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 8000:1
Screen Brightness: 530 cd/m2
UT37S602 New/Upgraded Features
Three HDMI 1.3 (More like it...)
Audio Video Centre Included (External box with tuner/HDMI ports etc in)
(Both models look identical)
Philips
[2007] 37PFL9632D
[2007] 37PFL9732D
[2008] 37PFL5603D/10
[2008] 37PFL7603D/10
[2008] 37PFL9603D/10
[2007] 37PFL9632D Main Features
Perfect Pixel HD Engine w/ 14-bit processing
100Hz Clear panel
10-bit digital processing
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 8000:1
Response Time: 3ms
Two-sided Ambilight with LED lighting
3 HDMI 1.3 ports
USB port
Coaxial digital audio output - Not optical
[2007] 37PFL9732D New/Upgraded Features
Three-sided Ambilight with LED lighting
Different Remote
Compact Flash + SD card readers
[2008] 37PFL5603D/10 Main Features
Pixel Plus HD
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 44000:1
Response Time: 6ms
Invisible speakers
USB Port
4 HDMI 1.3 inputs
Anti-reflection coating
High-gloss black Colour
[2008] 37PFL7603D/10 New / Upgraded Features (from 37PFL5603D/10)
Pixel Plus 3 HD
HD Natural Motion
Ambilight - 2 channel
Black deco White Colour
[2008] 37PFL9603D/10 New/Upgraded Features (from 37PFL7603D/10)
Perfect Pixel HD Engine - 2250 trillion colours 17bit RGB
Perfect Natural Motion
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 30000:1
Ambilight Spectra 2 - 2 channel
100 Hz Clear LCD
Response Time: 2ms
High-gloss black Colour
MPEG-1 + MPEG-2 Video formats supported
VGA PC Input - 1280 x 768 (WXGA) + 1360 x 768 + 1920 x 1080 supported
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I've decided that from the numerous postings and questions of 'which 37 inch to buy?' (including from myself), that I'd create a thread specifically dedicated to just this. There are so many different options available for the 2008 37" ranges, which I'm sure must put some people off looking into each model as the task just seems so daunting, that I have listed every model in this size range below, and will continually update it with prices, reviews, user impressions and images.
I realise that for some of the 2008 sets there is currently little info, and even fewer actual user-impressions, though I have two reasons for creating this thread now rather than later:
Firstly, I'm sure that people (including myself), will be able to make a much more educated decision on which model will truly be the best for them when they make a purchase, if info on each set has been avaialble few months, and updated regularly (rather than a quick 'which is best' question). Primarily though, I just like to know what's going on in the world of AV .
You can find a list of models below, with 1080P ones on this post, and other notable models on the 2nd post - These lists will be updated when new info comes in, including prices, confirmed release dates etc. I have included non-1080P sets, as although they do not particularly interest me, other people with different needs for TVs may find it useful.
I will update this post with new models from each manufacturer, and details on what exactly the specs are, when info is posted. When I have a few models listed, I'll try to begin to put them in some kind of order, either for quality/price etc. All help is very much appreciated!
Prices
Panasonic
LG
- LG 37LG5000: £608.00
Review: 7/10 (42" Version)
- LG 37LG5010: £665.00 (Use code HOT5 )
- LG 37LG6000: £728.50
Review: 8/10 (42" Version)
Toshiba
[2007] Toshiba 37Z3030D: £734.01
- [2007] Toshiba 37X3030D: £613.29
Review: 7/10
- Toshiba 37XV503D: £599.99
- Toshiba 37XV505D: £641.25 (Use code HOT5 )
Review: 8.0/10
Samsung
- Samung LE-37A556 /557/558/559: £665.00 (Use code: HOT5 )
Written + Video Review: 7.8/10 (Asian version, though appears to only be different aesthetically.)
- Samsung LE-37A656: £883.50 (Use codes: SAM5K and HOT5 )
Review: 9/10
Review 2: 7.3/10
Review 3: 92%
(All of these Samsung reviews are the 40" versions which have a higher contrast ratio, though are the only ones available).
Hitachi
- Hitachi UT37V502:
- Hitachi UT37X802:
- Hitachi UT37S602:
Philips
- [2007] Philips 37PFL9632D: £1,099.99
Review: 'Qualified Recommendation'
Review 2: 9.1/10 - 'Spectacular' (32" Version)
- [2008] Philips 37PFL7603D/10: £871.99
Review: 9/10 + Recommendation (42" Version)
- [2008] Philips 37PFL9603D/10 (32" version site): £1,299.00 with 5 year warrenty
Sharp
Pioneer
- Pioneer KRL-37V: Estimate: £1500
Sony
- Sony KDL-37XBR6: N/A
Obviously the prices change regularly, so only take these as a rough guide/comparison.
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37" 1080P models
Panasonic
TX-37LZD80
TX-37LZD85
TX-37LZD800
TX-37LZD80 Main Features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10000:1
Panel: IPS Alpha
Response Speed: 6.7ms
x.v. Colour
24p Playback
3 HDMI ports
BBE VIVA Surround sound
SD Card Slot
TX-37LZD85 Added/Upgraded Features
100Hz MOTION PICTURE PRO 2
TX-37LZD800 Added/Upgraded Featues
Clear Panel
'Advanced Smart Sound'
4 HDMI ports
PC input
PIP (Picture in Picture)
One sheet of glass design (different cosmetics)
LG
LG 37LG5000
LG 37LG5010
LG 37LG6000
LG 37LG5000 Main Features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 50000:1
24P
3 HDMI 1.3
Clear Voice Technology
Invisible Speakers
Simplink
LG 37LG5010 (Same model as LG 37LG5000, but with a slightly different bezel.)
LG 37LG6000 New/Upgraded features
1.7" thickness
Red coloured back/sides
4 HDMI 1.3
Toshiba
2007 premium model: 37Z3030D
2007 model: 37X3030DB
2008 model: 37XV505DB
2008 model: 37XV503DB
2007 premiuim 37Z3030D Main features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 6500:1
100Hz
24 fps with 5:5 pull down
Wide colour gamut
xvYCC Broad Colour Space
10-bit processing
3 HDMI 1.3 ports
Dynamic Gamma curve correction
ONKYO® speaker technology
2007 37X3030DB model main features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 3500:1
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Response Time: 8ms
24P compatible (only compatible - converts it)
2 HDMI ports
2008 37XV503DB New/Upgraded Features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 18000:1
3 HDMI
10-Bit Processing
Luma Sens (Auto Contrast)
2008 37XV505DB New/Upgraded Features
Same specs as model above, slightly different aesthetics
Samsung
LE-37A556 /557/558/559 (All models are the same, just with slightly different bezels.)
LE-37A656
LE-37A556 /557/558/559 Main Features
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 15000:1
3 HDMI 1.3
24P
USB
DNIE +
LE-37A656 New/Upgraded Features
100Hz
4 HDMI 1.3
'Rose Black' Touch of Colour
Hitachi
UT37V502 / UT37X802 (The two models are the exact same, though the UT37X802 has a two year warrenty)
UT37S602
(http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS225388+04-Jan-2008+BW20080104)
UT37V502 / UT37X802 Main Features NB. These two models are technically HDTV monitors as they lack digital tuners.
100Hz
Super Thin Design - 1.5 inches
Deep Colour
One HDMI 1.3 (One!)
IPS Panel
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 8000:1
Screen Brightness: 530 cd/m2
UT37S602 New/Upgraded Features
Three HDMI 1.3 (More like it...)
Audio Video Centre Included (External box with tuner/HDMI ports etc in)
(Both models look identical)
Philips
[2007] 37PFL9632D
[2007] 37PFL9732D
[2008] 37PFL5603D/10
[2008] 37PFL7603D/10
[2008] 37PFL9603D/10
[2007] 37PFL9632D Main Features
Perfect Pixel HD Engine w/ 14-bit processing
100Hz Clear panel
10-bit digital processing
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 8000:1
Response Time: 3ms
Two-sided Ambilight with LED lighting
3 HDMI 1.3 ports
USB port
Coaxial digital audio output - Not optical
[2007] 37PFL9732D New/Upgraded Features
Three-sided Ambilight with LED lighting
Different Remote
Compact Flash + SD card readers
[2008] 37PFL5603D/10 Main Features
Pixel Plus HD
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 44000:1
Response Time: 6ms
Invisible speakers
USB Port
4 HDMI 1.3 inputs
Anti-reflection coating
High-gloss black Colour
[2008] 37PFL7603D/10 New / Upgraded Features (from 37PFL5603D/10)
Pixel Plus 3 HD
HD Natural Motion
Ambilight - 2 channel
Black deco White Colour
[2008] 37PFL9603D/10 New/Upgraded Features (from 37PFL7603D/10)
Perfect Pixel HD Engine - 2250 trillion colours 17bit RGB
Perfect Natural Motion
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 30000:1
Ambilight Spectra 2 - 2 channel
100 Hz Clear LCD
Response Time: 2ms
High-gloss black Colour
MPEG-1 + MPEG-2 Video formats supported
VGA PC Input - 1280 x 768 (WXGA) + 1360 x 768 + 1920 x 1080 supported
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