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Product Information
The Toshiba 22DV615DB features an integrated DVD player for ultimate space-saving convenience. Enjoy an excellent quality high resolution picture and connect to high definition sources via the rear HDMI input.

You can choose from a host of Freeview TV channels and radio stations thanks to the built-in digital tuner. And planning your viewing is easy with the electronic programme guide. The DVD player will also playback MP3, JPEG and DivX discs.

Please note: TV is guaranteed for 5 years, DVD is guaranteed for 2 years.

This television is ‘high definition ready’ which means it has the ability to display high definition signals with the addition of a separate HD receiver. HD broadcasts are at a much higher resolution than regular analogue or digital broadcasts and have greatly enhanced picture quality. The level of detail is astonishing with clearer, sharper and more vibrant images.
Key Features
Audio qualityDifferent manufacturers use different sound systems to improve your audio experience Dolby Digital, DTS, Nicam stereo

AV inputsWhere on the TV your DVD Player or other equipment can be plugged in Rear

Brand Toshiba

Brightness 400cd/m²

Contrast ratioThe difference between the darkest black and the brightest white; greater contast produces a richer colour 10000:1

Digital tunerDigital tuners give a better quality picture and let you receive extra channels without an additional Freeview box. Freeview

Dimensions Information not available

DLNADigital Living Network Alliance compatible – lets you build a digital network around the home with other DLNA devices No

Frame rate 50Hz

Freesat built in No

Full HD 1080p No

Guarantee FREE 5 year guarantee

HD ReadyAbility to display high-definition pictures when connected to an HD compatible device Yes

HDMI inputsHigh Definition Multimedia Interface – carries video and audio signals in digital form 1

Headphone socket Yes

LED backlighting No

Memory card slotGreater amount of slots means more variety of card formats can be used No

Model name / number 22DV615DB

On-screen menusAccess various settings on the screen Yes

Plays formatsType of disc or file that can be played back on this machine DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/+R, CD-R/RW, MP3 CD, JPEG, DivX

Records formatsType of disc or file that this machine records onto N/A

S-Video socketSeparate Video- only handles the video aspect of the signal but will give a better picture by using two separate conductors for colour and detail information. 1

SCART socketsSocket for connecting audio-visual equipment together 1

Screen formatTraditional 4:3 is used on smaller TVs. Widescreen or 16:9 is a wider ‘cinema-style’ format Widescreen

Screen resolutionPicture quality defined by the number of individual dots (pixels) used to create an image. The higher the number of pixels, the higher the image quality 1650 x 1050

Screen size 22″

Speaker output (RMS)Measured in WATTS. The higher the number, the louder the sound! 3W

Table Top Stand Included

Visible screen size (measured diagonally)Diagonal measurement across screen 56cm

Web enabledAccess the internet or selected websites through the TV No

Weight Information not available

Whether you’re sticking it out with your trusty old 4:3 TV or shelling out for a shiny new 16:9 widescreen model, there’s no escaping the black cropping bars that come into play when viewing programs in the incorrect aspect ratio for your particular TV – I know most widescreen TVs have a zoom option to fill the screen of 4:3 content, but that runs the risk of cutting people’s head’s in half so isn’t an option I recommend. Now a creative studio in France has come up with an interesting solution to the problem with a concept TV design that maximizes the viewable picture area and minimizes the black bars for both aspect ratios.

Studio FRST’s 16943 TV features a large screen with a corner cut out to fit two screen sizes into the one unit. When displaying 4:3 content the screen area along the right hand side above the cut out corner remains blank, and when displaying 16:9 content the screen area along the bottom to the left of the cut out corner remains blank (which means that it only solves half the black bar issue compared with a normal TV).

The 618 x 840 x 120 mm (24.3 x 33 x 4.6-inches) concept also incorporates a built-in DVD player and a transparent glass base to give the impression the TV is “levitating.”

While the Studio FRST design might appeal to those fans of classic TV shows looking to maximize their screen real-estate, it’s unlikely such a TV will ever see the light of day since the irregular size would pose problems to screen manufacturers and make any such TV prohibitively expensive. As a concept though I have to say I like it.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

The CES 2009 has again been quite exciting and this time it is the turn of Samsung to woo the crowds with their latest TV range. The latest TV range is called the Luxia and it comes in three series, the 6000, 7000 and the 8000 OLED backlight series. The Luxia range is not only cool and hot at the same time but is also green and eco friendly.

The 6000 series come with TV Tuner, RSS service and even 4 HDMI ports. The 7000 series come with web-based technology and are awesome HDTVs. The 8000 series may look small but pack in a lot of juice.

The TVs consume 40% less power than normal LCD TVs. The price and availability are not known. Looks like Samsung knows how to attract attention with these sleek and stylish products that not only look good but are also green, eco friendly and pack in awesome technology.