Samsung UN55C8000 3D LED HDTV Review

? Connections:15-pin mini D-sub, HDMI

Vizio M190VA

This particular LED TV from Vizio is well known for its extremely thin profile (only 0.75") and comes in black or white. Not only will you enjoy viewing HD content on its 19" display but you will also be treated to an excellent audio experience because of it uses technology from SRS Labs to deliver sound.

Quick Specifications

? Picture: Razor LED LCD HDTV (1366x768), 16:9

? Sound: SRS True Surround HD

? Connections:2x HDMI, 1x RF, 1x Component, 1x PC RGB,1x USB, 1x SPDIF

With the digital age moving forward at a rapid rate, people expect the best from their recreation time including time spent 'in front of the box'. These days, with the latest HD TV Equipment available, people are able to immerse themselves in the thick of the action incorporating the clearest picture and lifelike digital surround sound each pushing the boundaries of what we are used to!

To get the best from your HD viewing experience, it's recommended to incorporate the latest HD TV equipment including HD capable TV's, HD set top boxes, the latest in surround sound and of course the appropriate HD TV cabling to connect it all together.

HD televisions come in a range of flavours and it is important to select one that is both future proof and suits your budget. When selecting your HD television, ensure it is capable of displaying standard definition, 720p and 1080i high definition formats. It is also worth while asking if the HD television in question is HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compatible. If the technology is too much for you, just look for the 'HD Tick' - This is the easiest way to tell if your television is true HD. The 'HD Tick' logo is an initiative of the Australian Digital Suppliers Industry Forum and may only be applied to televisions with specific criteria.

Do you own a gaming console? If so, you should enquire as to how many HDMI inputs it has. The HDMI inputs allows for high definition game play. Look for a high definition television that has more than one HDMI input to save you needing to change cords just to play your games.

An important part of your HD TV Equipment checklist is to incorporate the latest in surround sound technology. Lots of HD TV programs are also recorded with cinema-style surround sound, so it is certainly wise to invest in surround sound. There are several ways to connect your surround sound system to the rest of your HD TV equipment; HDMI, Optical, Digital Coax and RCA Analog. By far the easiest way to connect your surround sound system is by HDMI. HDMI also provides the best quality signal to ensure you get the best from your HD TV broadcasts.

Connecting all your HD TV equipment together is important in getting the best from your investment. The following connectors can all be used, some with better results than the rest:

- HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable

Most HD TVs have an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector which can be used to connect devices like your HD set-top box. HDMI offers crisp, clear all-digital video and analogue audio in a single cable

- DVI (Digital Video Interface) cable