Compilation of all 37" LCD TVs - 2008 models

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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
  • 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





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

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TX-37LZD85 Added/Upgraded Features

100Hz MOTION PICTURE PRO 2

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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)

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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

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LG 37LG5010 (Same model as LG 37LG5000, but with a slightly different bezel.)

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LG 37LG6000 New/Upgraded features

1.7" thickness
Red coloured back/sides
4 HDMI 1.3

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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

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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

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2008 37XV503DB New/Upgraded Features

Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 18000:1
3 HDMI
10-Bit Processing
Luma Sens (Auto Contrast)

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2008 37XV505DB New/Upgraded Features

Same specs as model above, slightly different aesthetics

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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.jpg
(LE-37A559)

LE-37A656 New/Upgraded Features

100Hz
4 HDMI 1.3
'Rose Black' Touch of Colour

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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

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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

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[2007] 37PFL9732D New/Upgraded Features

Three-sided Ambilight with LED lighting
Different Remote
Compact Flash + SD card readers

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[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

37PFL5603D_10_webImage370.jpg


[2008] 37PFL7603D/10 New / Upgraded Features (from 37PFL5603D/10)

Pixel Plus 3 HD
HD Natural Motion
Ambilight - 2 channel
Black deco White Colour

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[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

32PFL9603D_10_webImage370.jpg


Continued on next post
 
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1080P sets continued

Sharp

LC37B20E
LC37X20E
LC37XL8E

LC37B20E Main Features

Contrast Ratio: 1200:1 True / 10,000:1 Dynamic
Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology
Response Time: 6ms
3 HDMI (1.3) ports
PC input

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LC37X20E New/Upgraded Features

Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 True / 10,000:1 Dynamic

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LC37XL8E New/Upgraded Features

100Hz
10bit Signal processing
Slim frame
Super thin design

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JVC

No 37inch sets

Pioneer

KRL-37V (KURO LCD) http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/content/press/news/kuroPortfolio.html

KFL-37V Main Features

Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 True / 10,000:1 Dynamic
100Hz
24P
Response Time: 6ms
Anti-reflective filter
Three HDMI 1.3
PC Input
Aluminum remote

PioneerLCDKuro.jpg


Sony

No 37inch 1080P sets for the UK. The following model is one coming out in the US, though I've added it here just to reiterate how much Sony must dislike us for living on the wrong side of the pond, by not giving us what looks to be the best set for this size range this year.

KDL-37XBR6 Main Features

LED Backlit
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 30,000:1
Bravia Engine 2
Motionflow 120Hz (100HZ if it came to the UK)
ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancer)
Digital Media Port
24P
Digital Media Extender (DMex)
3D graphic user interface
Photo TV
4 HDMI 1.3

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People who've helped with the thread

Dnaltocs - Toshiba models
Mickus - Toshiba models + prices
WizardOfOz85 - Toshiba price
 
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Other non-1080P 37" Models

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

Sharp

  • Sharp LC-37D44U:

LG

  • LG LG30:

Toshiba

  • Toshiba 37AV500:
  • Toshiba 37CV510:

Samsung

  • Samsung LN37A450P:

Sony

  • Sony KDL-37M4000:
  • Sony KDL-37N4000:
  • Sony KDL-37V4500: £840 (estimate)

All help regarding prices is very much appreciated :)

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Panasonic

All 37" models are 1080P

Sharp

LC-37D44U

LC-37D44U Main Features

720P
Contrast Ratio: 1500:1 True / 7500:1 Dynamic
Response Time: 6 ms
Two HDMI inputs

sharp_lc-32d44u.jpg


LG

LG30

LG30 Main Features

720P
Three HDMI 1.3
Clear Voice technology
LG SimpLink

Toshiba

37AV500
37CV510

37AV500 Main Features

720P
One HDMI port

toshiba_regza_flat_screen_tv.jpg


37CV510 New/Upgraded Features

1.5 inch ThinLine bezel
SoundStrip speakers
Game Mode
PixelPure 4G
Three HDMI ports

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Samsung

LN37A450P

LN37A450P Main Features

Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 15000:1
3D support
Three HDMI 1.3 ports
Response Time: 6ms]
Matte black design

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Hitachi

All 37" models are 1080P

JVC

No 37inch sets - No 1080P ones either!

Sony

KDL-37M4000
KDL-37N4000
KDL-37V4500

KDL-37M4000 Main Features

720P
2 HDMI
Bravia Engine
Bravia® Sync

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KDL-37N4000 Upgraded/New Features

Designed with audio in mind
Integrated 5.1 audio
Digital Media Port

sony_bravia_kdl_37n4000.jpg


KDL-37V4500 New/Upgraded Features (From KDL-37N4000)

Dynamic Contrast ratio: 20,000:1
Bravia Engine 2
ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancer)
3x HDMI 1.3
24P
USB 2.0
Photo TV

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There's the Toshiba 37Z3030D, albeit it's not 2008 range but it's not been out for long though I think and it has all the top specs and it's on display at out local costco and the picture looks good, natural colours and no ghosting etc on freeview.

http://www.home-entertainment.toshi.../pages/lcdplasma-regzaz-37z3030d?opendocument

They are also bringing out a new model soon :

http://www.home-entertainment.toshi...pages/lcdplasma-regzaxv-32xv505d?opendocument


----Edit-----

JDM121 beat me to the 37z303d.
 
There's the Toshiba 37Z3030D, albeit it's not 2008 range but it's not been out for long though I think and it has all the top specs and it's on display at out local costco and the picture looks good, natural colours and no ghosting etc on freeview.

http://www.home-entertainment.toshi.../pages/lcdplasma-regzaz-37z3030d?opendocument

They are also bringing out a new model soon :

http://www.home-entertainment.toshi...pages/lcdplasma-regzaxv-32xv505d?opendocument

Thanks for that. I'll add those two to the second post (with a changed link - the second new model one was for the 32 inch). Hopefully will end up with a comprehensive list of all new 1080P models from each manufacturer, and the benefits of the upgraded model eventually
 
Thanks for that. I'll add those two to the first post (with a changed link - the second new model one was for the 32 inch). Hopefully will end up with a comprehensive list of all new 1080P models from each manufacturer, and the benefits of the upgraded model eventually


My bad :rolleyes:

Toshiba 37XV505D coming out soon,i'm interested in the 32"... :


http://www.home-entertainment.toshi...pages/lcdplasma-regzaxv-37xv505d?opendocument

Also a price for you with a three year warranty, good value if the lcd is any good :

http://www.leconcepts.com/products/lcd-tvs/toshiba-37xv505d-hd-lcd-tv.html
 
My bad :rolleyes:

Toshiba 37XV505D coming out soon,i'm interested in the 32"... :


http://www.home-entertainment.toshi...pages/lcdplasma-regzaxv-37xv505d?opendocument

Also a price for you with a three year warranty, good value if the lcd is any good :

http://www.leconcepts.com/products/lcd-tvs/toshiba-37xv505d-hd-lcd-tv.html

Thanks again, hopefully this thread will continuously be added to over time :)

Btw... any ideas of when the model will be released? Sorry for all the question, I will look up myself for an answer tomorrow if there's no reply, just thought I may aswell ask to save me the trouble if someone knows :)
 
I've researched a few different manufacturers' 37" 1080P sets now, and have added them to the second post. Any mistakes/additions are very much appreciated :thumbsup:.

Btw, if anyone with the power to do so is reading, could you please change the thread title to something along the lines of '37 inch 2008 sets info + pricing', as it seems to be fading away from the original 'best sets for gaming' thread. Cheers :)
 
Ok, I've pretty much finished (in my mind anyway) doing all that I can at the moment to this thread. I've added all the models I could find, and included images to each set I could find them for. It's taken me quite a while, so I'd really appreciate any comments regarding it, i.e. any models I've missed, either info on, or seperate ones entirely. Also, any release dates/prices for the listed models would really be appreciated :)

Again, I'll continue to update the thread as time passes, though any help from other users would really be very helpful :thumbsup:

Cheers,

SafeRat
 
Great thread SR. Particularly useful for those scratching around the 37" market!

Maybe overtime, you could include some reviews as they become available?

Price comparisons would be nice too - but probably unrealistic as they can change on a daily basis.

Isn't the Toshiba XV an upgrade of last years X series model? Wouldn't it be a better comparison to compare the X & XV, rather than the XV & Z? As the Z is their top end model, and the X/XV a mide-range set.

Have book-marked this thread. Cheers!

P.s - SONY - where's your 37" upgrade!?!?!
 
Great thread SR. Particularly useful for those scratching around the 37" market!

Maybe overtime, you could include some reviews as they become available?

Price comparisons would be nice too - but probably unrealistic as they can change on a daily basis.

Isn't the Toshiba XV an upgrade of last years X series model? Wouldn't it be a better comparison to compare the X & XV, rather than the XV & Z? As the Z is their top end model, and the X/XV a mide-range set.

Have book-marked this thread. Cheers!

P.s - SONY - where's your 37" upgrade!?!?!

Thanks for your response -Was beginning to think I was the only person interested in 37 inch models!

Currently I'm unaware of any reviews for the sets (though I think I've seen something on one of the Panasonics somewhere), but when I find them, or some kind person links to them, I'll be sure to add them promptly, along with prices etc :thumbsup:

As for the Toshiba models - I'll attempt to fix that sometime soon, as I can see that it's not particularly clear atm as to how much of an up/downgrade it is, so comparing it the X series should clear that up.

Cheers :)
 
I *think* some of those may be plasma, though I apolgise if I'm not correct there :suicide:.

Cheers

None of them are plasma so no worries about burn-ins. They are all very much LCD sets
 
Cool thread, Would be cool if you could add bigger screens so then it would include the sony's
 
Cool thread, Would be cool if you could add bigger screens so then it would include the sony's

I was thinking about adding larger sets to the list, but I think doing so would make the thread too large/complex, so it would be a lot harder for someone to choose the best set for them. I suppose I could make a different thread for a different size, but atm I'm focusing primarily on 37" sets :cool:
 
Thanks for the reply. Are they all definately 1080P LCDs though? Has to be LCD as problems with extensive gaming sessions and burn-in, and I *think* some of those may be plasma, though I apolgise if I'm not correct there :suicide:.

Cheers

everyone is an 1080p lcd
 
everyone is an 1080p lcd

I've now removed that original post (before I developed the thread by posting info/pics myself), as I'm now aware that they were. Cheers anyway though.

SafeRat
 
Great thread SR. Particularly useful for those scratching around the 37" market!

Maybe overtime, you could include some reviews as they become available?

Price comparisons would be nice too - but probably unrealistic as they can change on a daily basis.

Isn't the Toshiba XV an upgrade of last years X series model? Wouldn't it be a better comparison to compare the X & XV, rather than the XV & Z? As the Z is their top end model, and the X/XV a mide-range set.

Have book-marked this thread. Cheers!

P.s - SONY - where's your 37" upgrade!?!?!

Right, I've made a few changes to the thread now, and had a go at correcting the Toshiba section - I've now included 3 models (two 2007's, and the one new 2008 one). Hopefully it's relatively easy to understand.

I've also added another list of non-1080P 37" sets, for anyone interested. Prices/reviews and some pictures are missing, so if anyone has anything that would be useful to add, then please post it :cool:

As always any feedback is appreciated, as I've put quite a lot of time into creating and editing the thread :)
 
Great stuff SR! :thumbsup:

Just to cloud the issue - the new Toshibas (XV) will be coming in two model variants - the XV503 & the XV505. Both are technically the same - there are just cosmetically different. (See here for some small piccies if you want to add them to your thread).

Also, play.com have the 37" listed for £599 - which is a cracking price for a new 1080p set! Link here
 
Great stuff SR! :thumbsup:

Just to cloud the issue - the new Toshibas (XV) will be coming in two model variants - the XV503 & the XV505. Both are technically the same - there are just cosmetically different. (See here for some small piccies if you want to add them to your thread).

Also, play.com have the 37" listed for £599 - which is a cracking price for a new 1080p set! Link here

Thanks for that Mickus, i've added it to the thread :thumbsup: Any other comments from peeps are great :cool:

I've also added a 'credit' section at the bottom, to anyone who's helped with the list :smashin:
 
Nice one. :smashin:

Did you approach the mods to change the thread title to something a bit more generic like 'New 2008 37" 1080P models' - or something equally as catching..?

*Edit*

Also, here's another link for the 37XV503 - £629 - http://www.flatdeal.com/shop/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=29&products_id=2128. Got a nice picture of the set on there too!

No I haven't approached anyone, only the lil comment right down somewhere on the first page - doubt it will be particulary effective, though I've no idea what else I can do.

Thanks also for that link, and your continued help on this thread! :D
 
Hi,

I am after a 37 inch telly for MCE use, ps3, wii, blu-ray/DVD use.

Im wanting at least 3 x HDMI 1.3 ports & 1080p


Also whats this 24p thing people keep talking about? I dont understand what that is?

ATM im looking atToshiba Regza 37" 37XV503DB 1080p or Samsung 37" LE37M87BDX/XEU HD 1080p.

Do they both have all the trimings for that price range?

What is the best telly for sub £650?

Hope you can help
 
Thanks Mickus, though I already have the 37XV503 listed on the front page for £599 from Play.com . Cheers anyway though :)
I just saw that amazon have it for 599 too now. Of course play is still cheaper if you have the 5% voucher and quidco but if you don't then amazon would be another place to get it and they seem to have it in stock now instead of waiting 2-3 weeks.

Personally I got it from play the price difference was enough to make me wait a few more weeks.
 

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