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Dell W3207C 32" LCD HDTV
Im fairly sure most of the regulars here at TheTechLounge have already taken the plunge into the realm of HDTV but for those late adopters, or anyone on a budget whos looking for that perfect deal, the product well be looking at should be of interest to you.
What we have for you today is Dells W3207C 32 LCD HDTV. Im sure Dell needs no introduction, however some might think of Dell just in terms of PCs. In actuality, theyve been making a name for themselves with their LCD monitors for quite a while now, and they seem to be carrying that over to their LCD TVs as well.
The W3207C actually replaces the W3201C 32 LCD, with the most notable differences including a faster response time, a brighter panel with better contrast, and the speakers which are integrated (non-detachable) this time around.
LCD Vs Plasma in 2007
As long as we can remember people have debated; what is the best HDTV technology? Sure every technology has it downsides, but when we are talking about picture quality above all else, which is the best? In the past people would debate LCD vs Plasma which really left us scratching our head because at the time the smallest Plasma was 37" and the largest LCD was 32". Well those times are over and many LCDs and Plasmas are the same size -- well almost the same size, while Plasmas are 37", 42", 50" and 60" LCDs are 32", 40", 42", 46", 52" and a host of other sizes. There is little doubt that LCD has more sizes available and arguably more detail, it also costs more, but we aren't talking about size here, we're talking about picture quality. Plasmas have been able to boast better blacks and better colors than LCD, but in recent years LCD technology has made leaps and bounds in this area as well as the new 120Hz models, which begs the question do Plasmas still have better blacks and colors than LCDs? Sure they are susceptible to burn in and many are only 720p vs 1080p, but most ISF engineers agree that accurate colors and black are more important than resolution.
Sony Officially announces the DSC-H9 and DSC-H7
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 features a Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom, HDTV output with the Sony VMC-MHC1 high-definition component cable, up to 1/4000s shutter speed, Bionz processing engine, Super Steady Shot optical image, up to ISO 3200, NightShot technology and a 3-inch, flip-up LCD screen.
The Sony H7 camera has compared to the H9 a 2.5-inch fixed LCD screen.
The DSC-H9 and DSC-H7 cameras will ship in April for about $480 and $400, respectively. The VMC-HD1 high-definition component cable will also be available in April for about $40.
More details about the new Sony H9 and H7 can be found in this Sony press-release.
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Sony's DSC-H7 / DSC-H9 CyberShots get official, pack 15x optical zoom
If you're here for surprises, you're not apt to leave satisfied, but if you're interested in a few extra deets on Sony's latest duo of megazoom digicams, this is the spot. Set to replace the DSC-H2 and DSC-H5 just about one year after their respective releases, Sony once again did a horrendous job keeping the DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 on the low, but we're not complaining or anything. Anyways, future H7 / H9 owners can look forward to a Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom lens, 8.1-megapixel sensor, face detection technology, HDTV output, the ability to shoot up to 1/4000 of a second, Bionz processing engine (seen in the Alpha lineup), Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization, up to ISO 3200, and red-eye reduction. The H9 steps it up ever so slightly by adding a three-inch flip-up LCD (compared to the H7's 2.5-inch rendition) and Sony's own NightShot technology, which purportedly allows photographers to snap legible shots even in dark alleys.
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