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Screen size (Inches)
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37
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Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
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Type of screen
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LCD
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Most small flatscreen TVs have LCD screens. Some larger TVs have plasma screens. Some very new TVs have LED screens. Traditional TVs are called Standard or CRT.
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3D
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No
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HD TV
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HD ready
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‘HD Ready’ is a Europe-wide standard designed to made HD technology less confusing. HD Ready TVs must have
• Minimum resolution of 720 horizontal lines (in widescreen format)
• Ability to display 720p and 1080i formats
• An HDMI or Digital Video Interface (DVI interface)
Full HD is a higher standard. Full HD TVs have screen resolutions of 1080p and can output at least 24 frames per second.
Full HD is becoming common, but you won’t see Full HD on normal TV channels for a long time, so it remains optional for many people.
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Built-in disc player
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No Disc Player
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Some products come with built-in DVD players or Blu Ray players.
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Freeview or Freesat tuner
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Freeview HD
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Freeview is free digital terrestrial TV. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service, which gives you HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You need a dish to receive Freesat but not Freeview.
For more information see the Freeview site or the Freesat site.
FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service. The main benefit is that you can get HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky.
You’ll need a dish to recieve the signals though.
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Freeview or Freesat tuner
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Freeview
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Freeview is free digital terrestrial TV. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service, which gives you HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You need a dish to receive Freesat but not Freeview.
For more information see the Freeview site or the Freesat site.
FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service. The main benefit is that you can get HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky.
You’ll need a dish to recieve the signals though.
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Freeview or Freesat tuner
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FreeSat HD
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Freeview is free digital terrestrial TV. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service, which gives you HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You need a dish to receive Freesat but not Freeview.
For more information see the Freeview site or the Freesat site.
FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service. The main benefit is that you can get HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky.
You’ll need a dish to recieve the signals though.
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Number of HDMI ports
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4
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Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
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Number of scart ports
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1
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Scart sockets are places where you can connect other devices to your TV. If you already have a DVD player, a VCR and a Playstation you might want to make sure your new TV has enough Scart interfaces so you don’t have to keep crawling round the back of the TV.
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Connections
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Ethernet
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Connections
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HDMI
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Smart TV
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Yes
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TVs with internet capability allow you access to a range of online services.
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Type of LED screen
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Local Dimming
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LED-backlit screens can either be ‘edge-lit’ or ‘local dimming’.
Local dimming means that diodes in different areas of the screen can be independently switched on and off, allowing better contrast and black levels.
Edge-lit screens lack the deep blacks and extreme contrast of local dimming, but can be even thinner.
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Screen aspect ratio
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16:9
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This is a ratio of the horizontal to the vertical size of the screen. 16:9 is standard widescreen format for TVs, replacing the older 4:3 format.
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Contrast Ratio (X:1)
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2000000
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This figure is designed to tell you how much difference there is between dark and light colours on the TV. It is quoted as a ratio, between the brightest white and the darkest black. 500:1 means the brightest white is 500 times more bright than the darkest black. Plasma screens have historically boasted better contrast ratios than LCD screens.
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Reflection angle
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178
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Also known as the viewing angle, it’s a measure of how good the picture looks when you are not face on to the screen. Higher is better.
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Horizontal resolution (Pixels)
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192
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Vertical resolution (Pixels)
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1080
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Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
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Yes
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TVs with this feature have an on-screen guide to all the programmes that are currently showing or coming up, so you can find your way around all the extra digital channels easily.
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Headphone Socket
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Yes
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Weight (kg)
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14.5
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Release date
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01/06/2010
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The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
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Also known as: Panasonic D28, Panasonic TX-L37D28BS
TV Buyers Guide
Manufacturer's Description
Full-HD IPS LED LCD with Freeview HD & Freesat HD built-in, Stylish Design, Intelligent Frame Creation Pro and 2mil:1 Contrast
The 37" & 32" D28 Series includes a DVB-S tuner for Freesat HD and a DVB-T2 tuner for Freeview HD providing you with a convenient, subscription free way of watching HD contents like sport, as well as your favourite soaps, dramas and documentaries in full HD glory wherever you are in the UK*.
The IPS panel, which is known for its wide viewing angle and excellent light transmittance, is now further enhanced with a bright, energy-saving LED backlight. Images do not fade when viewed from an angle, and contrast is higher than in previous IPS models in spite of using less power. The IPS LED LCD TV offers superb colour rendering and also contributes to the display’s slim design.
Even fast-moving scenes are displayed sharply and clearly. With a 50Hz video signal input, Intelligent Frame Creation Pro makes 100 frames/second from 50 frames/second. This increases the frame count to allow natural frame-to-frame transitions, for smooth motion images with high resolution. VIERA also uses motion focus technology to greatly enhance resolution.
Both high contrast and energy-saving efficiency have been achieved in the IPS LED LCD TV by combining the IPS panel, which is known for its wide viewing angle, with a bright, energy-efficient LED backlight. Even dark scenes like night skies are naturally rendered with delicate shades of black. The Intelligent Scene Controller further boosts the image quality.
The wide 178°* viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight’s wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response. *Measured at an angle where the contrast ratio is 10:1 or higher.
Enjoy Internet content right on your TV. With VIERA CAST you can enjoy online videos, photos, and more. You can also check sports, news, weather and stock information with an easy-to-use Web interface that’s built into the TV. What’s more, VIERA CAST’s assorted online content has new additions, including the remarkably popular Skype™ and Twitter® applications. VIERA CAST not only offers unique web entertainment but also expands your forms of communication.
*Following a one off installation payment for Freesat services whereas for Freeview HD you will need to ensure coverage is available in your local area.
