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Long weekend coming up, so why don't I sign off with a bang? The latest LCD TV models from Samsung and LG have already been reviewed by us, and while they proved competent, neither was perfect in all respects. So it should be fun to play god and pit the 42-inch LG Scarlet against the 40-inch Samsung Series 5. On we go... Aesthetics and Form The LG Scarlet has become quite famous for its red back panel, which no doubt looks beautiful, but it’s at the rear! Are any consumers going to fall for this? There's no sensible explanation for putting the most striking design element where it's least likely to be seen. It must be some inside joke on LG’s part. The on/off button on the Scarlet is an awesome piece of work – no doubt about that. It’s a hole carved through the bezel’s bottom panel, which has a transparent ridged rim. It is touch-sensitive, and lights up subtly when on. On the other hand, the Series 5 is basic, with the high gloss black finish all over and a thin metallic s...

Sony India, today announced the launch of its latest W, V and S series in the BRAVIA LCD television range. The new range includes several Full High Definition (HD) models introduced for the first time in these series. The new BRAVIA V and S series models offer new and improved features such as Bravia Engine 2, Intelligent Picture and MPEG Noise Reduction . The range also allows sports, movies and games with a high backlit picture, amplified and enhanced surround sound, and the convenience of sleep timer and picture freeze. At the heart of the new television range is the Bravia Engine 2, plus important features like Bravia Theater Sync. The most important part of this release is the Full HD(1920 x 1080) screen even for 40 inchers. I can't wait to check that out. "Recent trends in the world, call for screens with a more extensive color gamut for true representation of images on screen," said Masaru Tamagawa, Managing Director, Sony India "Bravia's wide color g...