100 Hz Flat TV with look and feel of a Plasma TV
Advantages 100 Hz, Style
Disadvantages Sound, DNIe
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CS-29Z40 is a 100Hz flat TV. 100 Hz TV gives you a flicker free
picture. Most flat TVs give you a 50-60 Hz picture and computer
monitors offer 80 Hz. So, comparatively 100 Hz offers you the best
picture.
Now, the ups and downs:
Ups:
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Design: The Slim Fit design takes a less space than conventional TVs.
The dual tone color and the sleek look makes the TV look like an
LCD/Plasma TV.
Picture: The picture tube is good. Colors come better and contrast is good too. The black looks black, no hint of white.
Connectivity: 2 component video connections, 1 composite connection and S-Video in. What else do you need?
Sound Features: SRS TruSurroundXT is a good surround option.
Downs:
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Sound: The tech specs say its 250 W, but when plugged with a DVD
player, you’ll be playing at readings of Volume meter. The sound is
less as compared to others. The speakers do not live the expectations. SRS TruSurround gives good effect, but sounds better with stereo.
DNIe: DNIe is supposed to better the picture, but it worsens it. More,
it cannot be switched off; no menu option available. It automatically
tries to sharpen the picture and thats where it fails.
Headphone: No headphone out.
In brief, the TV set is awesome. I previously ahd Philips 29 inch 100 hz. I dont remember the model no, but it was returned in 6 months. The TV set had some vertical scrolling problem. Then I bought this model and have been using since last one year. No problem till date.