5 comments about Mitsubishi LT-46149 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Integrated Sound Projector.

1. Here is a mom's perspective on this TV. In audiofile land, they talk about a component's "WAF" -- "Wife Approval Factor". In other words, if a system looks crummy, it doesn't matter HOW great it is -- it is still not a joy to have in your home. While I'm pretty tolerant in terms of the whole WAF thing -- even I was reaching my limit with our GINORMOUS Projection TV. I kept PRAYING that the thing would die so we would have an excuse to replace it!
   
   We have had a HUGE (think sports bar HUGE) rear projection TVs since 1997. We splurged on the big screen TV when our first child was born figuring that we wouldn't get out much any more -- and we were right! We upgraded to a projection Toshiba HDTV a couple of years ago which we bought used on Craigslist and while the picture was ok, it didn't knock us over. The colors were washed out; the brightness was ... well, not very bright (difficult viewing during the day), and the screen showed handprints, nose prints (dogs and humans) and other dirt to where you could barely focus on the picture.
   
   The sides of the screen were beginning to reflect "burn-in" -- or something along those lines since the edges were significantly darker than the rest of the picture. So we decided the time had come to enter the modern age and go for an LCD panel display. We spent a lot of time going online to do research on the latest and greatest models and went to the Big Box stores to see side by side comparison of the various pictures.
   
   We ultimately selected the Mitsubishi LT-46149 (46" LCD). We selected this based on a few factors: the Mitsubishi image quality was far superior to virtually any other manufacturer. We were interested in the Integrated Sound Projector feature, which is new to this model. Also, the flexibility and extensability of peripherals and ease of setup was a plus.
   
   The TV set arrived last week via Amazon's "White Glove Service". Note -- if your system is any more complicated than the co-ax cable coming out from the wall, "WGS" doesn't help you very much -- they basically just hooked it up on the floor to the co-ax cable, turned it on to prove that it wasn't DOA and then left me to fend for myself! Fortunately, I was able to figure it out (as my screen name implies -- I'm the "wife" in the family and my husband usually handles all things technical but since he wasn't home, I REALLY wanted to try out my new toy and didn't want to have to wait -- my point is if *I* could figure out how to set it up properly, anyone can!).
   
   At first, we hooked it up using the native sound. There is sub-woofer support so we hooked up the subwoofer based on the manufacturer's recommendation. We quickly disconnected the sub-woofer because the TV was sending sound at too high a frequency to the sub-woofer. The Sub should be used to amplify the base. However, it was being treated like an "auxillary speaker" and you could actually here dialogue and normal sounds coming from the sub which kind of defeated the purpose of the ISP feature. Perhaps the frequency that sound is sent to the sub is configurable but we weren't able to figure that out (so that part failed the "ease of use" test).
   
   Overall, the sound quality in the ISP is decent -- much better than a typical TV. Because of the placement of the speakers, the soundstage is much wider than a TV which usually has your standard woofer and tweeter. As I indicated, the sub-woofer was a bit disapointing but we could live without it.
   
   We ultimately wound up hooking the TV up to our stereo system and running the sound through the amplifiers and our stereo system. If you can do this, I would highly recommend it since there really is a significant improvement. Think of the difference as the difference between listening to a CD via a clock radio versus a full stereo. While the Clock Radio may be adequate -- for full enjoyment, you are going to want the full audio experience of a real stereo.
   
   Where this TV REALLY SHINES is the superior picture. The picture quality out of the box is outstanding. The colors are gorgeous. The picture is BRIGHT (so you can view it easily with all the lights turned on or in the middle of the day (we have four big windows in our family room so there is a lot of natural daylight). The images are crisp -- even on channels that are not broadcast in HD. The viewing angle is extremely wide -- you can be sitting directly to the side of the TV and still see it well enough to keep up with the on-screen activity.
   
   The picture is just as good regardless of input source. The DVDs look phenomenol (all the nuances to High School Musical 2 we have been missing all this time /* rolling eyes */ ). We also have a Netflix Roku box which provides streaming video on demand and the quality of the image is DVD quality.
   
   The great thing about this set is its flexibilty. If you need a barebones system and don't want to mess with home theater speakers, you won't be disappointed in the sound quality. However, if you want to use this as the cornerstone of a full system including DVD, Sound system, ROKU, Home video -- you have all the connections you need to make it work.
   
   Overall, I STRONGLY recommend this system. If you can't afford a full sound system now, buy this TV and you'll have a system you can enjoy straight out of the box. Then as you upgrade your sound system or DVD system, you have a TV that will be able to keep up with your technology and will not be obsolete in a year or two.
   
   The price that you get from Amazon (especially with the Free Delivery feature) is a great deal. The prices in the big box stores are much higher and you have to haul it home yourself and pay sales tax etc.
   
   While my husband was reluctant to replace the Projection tv, once he saw the quality of the picture, he could not quit gushing. As for the WAF (Wife Approval Factor), I feel like I am no longer living in a sports bar yet I have the "sports bar" viewing experience. Let the Hockey Season begin! (Go St. Louis Blues!!)



2. The name doesn't exactly set the blood rushing through your veins and your pulse pounding: Mitsubishi LT-46149 LCD Flat Panel HDTV.
   
   But from the moment you see the picture, even with an ordinary digital cable or DVD signal, you're going to flip. I certainly did - and the picture was only the beginning of the fun.
   
   If you're looking for a super-fast and concise review, here it is: superb video and beyond-belief sound.
   
   And a lot of bells and whistles that I'll get into. After a few minutes with the LT-46149, I was thinking of Blu-Ray and HD cable, both of which I had little interest in until shortly after turning this unit on.
   
   It was delivered via Amazon's White Glove service, which is a real convenience. They give you a delivery time window and then call when they are about 30 minutes away, a nice touch. The delivery service unboxes the unit - which is a marvelous thing, because the box is quite large. They mount the panel on its stand, make sure it works and will remove the box, if you like. Overall, it takes the pain out getting this unit into your home.
   
   Before I get into the really fun part, all the features of this unit and the user experience, I have to comment (profusely) on Mitsubishi TV's customer and support: it is absolutely outstanding. Even though it is based off-shore, the representatives speak flawless, almost unaccented English. They listen carefully. They ask questions. When they don't know something, they say so and get an answer. I don't know if they're working from a script or not, but they sure sound interested in you and your problem. You've probably guessed already that I encountered a problem (defective user - me) and had to call. Outfits like Dell could learn a great deal about treating customers well from Mitsubishi.
   
   The unit itself is stylish. A very thin bezel around the screen. Even though the screen is much larger, it seems that the unit isn't as wide as the 37" conventional TV it replaced. It's only a few inches thick from front to back.
   
   On the bottom of the screen is an unobtrusive bank of small speakers behind a grille - which you'll soon learn is a dynamite feature.
   
   1080p resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels. There is 1080p upconversion.
   
   Setup is simple and fun: input sensing is good at recognizing what device you are attaching and letting you identify it by name (i.e., DVD, DVR, etc.)
   
   The picture is magnificent - and remember, I don't have Blu-Ray or HD. The grandkids were over, so I put the Pixar "Cars" DVD on and sat transfixed with them from beginning to end. The video is simply stunning.
   
   Mitsubishi boasts of a number of video related features, like their Smooth120Hz Film Motion which virtually eliminates judder (image vibration in fast action scenes). Film Mode corrects movies filmed at 24 frames per second. The "Deep Color" feature, Mitsubishi says, renders billions of colors - and I believe them. There's also a feature called "xvYCC (Extended YCC Colorimetry for Video Applications), or "x.v. color"" which they claim expands the color range beyond what the eye can recognize. I'll have to take their word on that one.
   
   The LT-46149 (I love the way that name just rolls off my lips) has several other video related features. The three level brightness adjustment allows for viewing in bright, sunlit rooms to darkened rooms. "PerfectColor" gives you surprisingly fine control over color adjustments, though I haven't found a need for it except to experiment.
   
   The second huge feature of the LT-46149 is the Integrated Sound Projector (ISP). Remember those 16 speakers I mentioned? Well they can be aimed and balanced for a specific room size and acoustics. Mitsubishi says ISP delivers true 5.1 sound and that the sound is delayed at varying intervals to each of the 16 speakers.
   
   With a relatively inexpensive sub-woofer, the sound is truly fantastic. Makes you want to turn it up to the point where the neighbors complain and the spouse leaves, but does it ever sound great.
   
   Obviously I am very, very impressed - and will shortly have HD cable and a Blu-Ray player (probably as part of a Playstation 3 - this unit cries out to be used as a game display).
   
   The picture and Integrated Sound Projector are the big stories here. Fantastic is not too strong a term to apply from a person who hasn't paid much attention to LCD TVs before.
   
   There are lots of other features, like a plethora of inputs: 2 coax, 3 composite video, 2 component video, 4 HDMI, S-Video, USB (for flash drives and digital cameras), AVR audio output, sub-woofer (shared with the AVR) and digital audio out.
   
   After a couple of weeks, I am still enthralled with the LT-46149. I keep trying different DVDs of material from different eras just to see how the unit handles them. Last night, for example, I watched "Victory At Sea", a famous TV documentary series from the 1950s, compiled entirely from black and white film from the 1940s. The 1080p up conversion really does work, even with mediocre input like this. Amazing.
   
   I live, breathe and eat technology. It is how I make my living. I am not the most easily impressed guy around. The Mitsubishi LT-46149 is very cool - in fact, awesome - technology.
   
   Jerry



3. Really, my wife and I were in no hurry to upgrade to HDTV. Yeah, most of our friends had taken the plunge months or years ago, but we reasoned that our two old picture-tube TV's were still plugging along, so why bother? Then our bedroom TV went belly-up, and we installed a small, basic LCD TV to replace it. We found ourselves watching TV more and more in the bedroom. By golly, there really was something to that high-definition stuff. What really prompted us, though, was our recent installation of indoor plumbing. Suddenly, we felt inspired to modernize our lives.
   
   Just kidding about the indoor plumbing. Actually, we'd been talking about getting a high-def TV for a good while. I felt a little bewildered by the choices in HDTV: LCD, plasma, rear-projection, front-projection, or picture-tube. (Picture-tube TV's aren't going away just yet, as new models are available in HDTV.) Of all the HDTV options, LCD and plasma have dominated in sales.
   
   LCD and plasma both have their pros and cons. LCD TV's tend to be brighter than plasma models, with less-reflective screens, so they usually offer better viewing in brightly-lit rooms. They tend to be lighter, and they use less power. They also aren't prone to burn-in from static images such as video games or computer displays. That's an important consideration for us since our son plays video games.
   
   I've leaned toward getting an LCD TV for a good while, but with earlier models, the cons gave me pause. Just a couple of years ago, when I first began cruising the big-box stores, plasma TV's definitely had the edge in "wow factor." They were better at displaying dark colors and contrast, and unlike the "old" 720p LCD's, I noticed no blurring of motion with action scenes or sporting events. Plasma TV's looked better at an angle than did LCD's, and they usually cost less than an LCD of the same screen size.
   
   For us, however, the real deal-breaker with plasma TV's was the fact that they were decidedly inferior to LCD's in a brightly-lit room. Our living room is very bright during the morning hours, so that weighed heavily.
   
   Enter the Mitsubishi LT-46149. The idea of a top-quality LCD HDTV with an integrated sound system really beckoned us, because we have a small, odd-shaped living room. Never mind the fact that we wanted to avoid exposed wire, and we weren't happy with the idea of snaking wires through walls or floors. The real problem was that, given our living room, a surround sound arrangement of separated speakers was just impractical. Thus, for years, we've settled for a basic stereo set up with our old analog TV.
   
   The LT-461149 has good sound right out of the box, with it's included 16-speaker array. Add a modestly priced subwoofer, and it really does approach the quality of a top-notch array of separated speakers. We have a friend who lives nearby with a cost-is-no-object surround system at his house, with an ideally-shaped living room and hardwood floors. The room looks as if it was designed with an audio buff in mind. Does our Mitsubishi TV with the integrated sound system match up to our friend's? Well, no. But it certainly approaches the quality of sound he enjoys, and the experience is close enough that I'm glad that I didn't choose his route. I suspect lots of folks moving into HDTV would feel the same.
   
   As for the viewing experience, I've found it superb. The limitations of LCD TV's had already been largely whittled down with the the progression from 720p to 1080p, and to my admittedly non tech-geek eye, the LT-46149 looks to be at the top of today's LCD HDTV's. The color accuracy looks spot-on, the contrast seems right up there with plasma TV's, and there seemed to be scarcely any loss of viewing quality when changing viewing angles. I saw no blurring during action scenes, whereas it's evident on our bedroom LCD TV. Also, the cost difference between a plasma HDTV and an LCD HDTV has narrowed considerably since I first starting comparing them.
   
   As other reviewers have mentioned, the LT-46149 offers a wonderful display, even with non-HD sources. My eight year-old son was awe-struck the first time he played a Wii game on the new HDTV. Then, we borrowed a friend's Blu-Ray player. Sheesh, the results were dang near stunning.
   
   The LT-46149 has satisfied our desires for a home theater system, and then some. If you're looking for a top-notch home theater experience, and you can't or don't want to run wires to speakers arranged around your room, it's a great choice.



4. I have used this Mitsubishi LT-46149 1080p LCD HDTV set for three weeks, and am more impressed with it the more I use it.
   
   Without doubt the greatest strength of this set is the exceptional quality of the picture right out of the box. It's bright, clear, noise free and extremely well lit in both HDTV and standard definition presentations. This is not a TV that videophiles will be able to spend hours playing around with to get the ultimate cinema like picture with fine gradations of contrast and ultimate color accuracy. Unlike my Samsung, it does not provide advanced video controls for elements such as gamma (middle grayscale), black level, dynamic contrast, RGB tweaking, edge definition et cetera. If I am willing to spend a little time customizing the picture for every different DVD I rented or own, I believe that I can usually get a slightly more impressive picture with the Samsung. On the other hand, the Mitsubishi will give me about 95% of the quality without having to do a single adjustment. I would say it's something like the difference between a Porsche with an automatic transmission and one with a six speed manual. Purists will eschew the automatic, but for 99% of the population the automatic transmission will get them to well above the legal speed limit with a lot less fuss.
   
   Another high point is the exceptional quality of the sound system. The "Projector Sound System" of 16 speakers blows away the Samsung in both clarity and fidelity, but it really needs the subwoofer to demonstrate its truly exceptional quality. I like to watch opera on DVD, so initially I set it up so that the sound would play through my high end, vacuum tube audiophile stereo set rather than the Mitsubishi sound system. I soon found that I was getting a more realistic effect using the Mitsubishi's TV's own sound system with the subwoofer. This is because the Mitsubishi "Projector Sound" uses a sophisticated audio matrix system to synthesize convincing surround sound effects that can be customized to the room, a feature lacking in my admittedly very good audiophile two speaker stereo system.
   
   Another feature that I absolutely love is the 480i "Stretch Plus" format that my Samsung unfortunately does not have. It's exceptional for watching non-letterbox programming in the most realistic possible manner on widescreen. I use Stretch Plus for watching all of my favorite non-letterbox DVDs, such as The Wire, which was shot in 4:3 format (non-letterbox) instead of the more common 16:9 widescreen that is becoming more popular today. Normally, you can watch these older TV shows in 4:3 format, which keeps the picture undistorted but that leaves large black areas on either side of the picture, or you can watch them in wide format, which has the unfortunate effect of squashing and stretching faces and bodies etc. to fit the screen. Mitsubishi has done an incredibly clever thing with "Stretch Plus," by keeping the aspect ratio more or less undistorted in the middle of the screen where most of the action happens, and subtly stretching out the corners where you don't notice the distortion most of the time. It's a lot harder to describe than to watch, but let me tell you that if you own a large number of non-letterbox DVDs, this makes them a lot more fun to watch.
   
   More than anything else, I am impressed with the robust engineering and design of this set. Instead of adding a lot of bells and whistles than 99% of the population will never use, Mitsubishi has put its money into an exceptional sound system and excellent out-of-the-box video picture that will please anyone looking for a top quality HDTV set. I am very happy with this set and would recommend it to anyone except the dyed in the wool videophile who wants to have every possible tweak possible to the picture. For everyone else, this would be a superb choice.



5. I didn't used to watch much TV. Ever. Until today.
   
   Sitting inside of the Mitsubishi, fueled by the base coming out of the accompanying sub-woofer, and watching The Fifty Best Amazing Catch, I think I see a new recreational habit developing.
   
   The LT-46149 sports a handsome black-and-silver presentation that blends well with a variety of room decors. The picture is remarkably crisp, all that you'd expect in a high-end television and perhaps a little more.
   
   It's the sound that stands out. Sixteen speakers aim to give you true surround sound without all the clutter. It works. If you want an authentic room theatre, you'll want to spend the money for that. But if you want exceptional near-surround sound quality without the expense or in a room that's not big enough or experiences more foot traffic than a purpose-built home theatre, this television will pull it off for you.
   
   An extremely convenient function lets you tweak the out-of-the-box 'sound projector' function to fit your exact room measurements and layout. It all happens right from the remote control.
   
   You'll definitely want to invest in the HDMI cable, which is not included. Without that modest extra investment, you're wasting the machine's capacity. I also recommend you pair this television with a subwoofer. The difference it makes is astonishing and it elevates the television's sixteen-speaker potency onto a whole new platform.
   
   With the LT-46149's superb visual qualities and its cutting edge soundworks, Mitsubishi has placed a new kind of small-to-medium-room television viewing within reach of the sub-room-theatre crowd, of which this reviewer is a card-carrying member.
   
   I think I'll stay home tonight.

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2 comments about LG 52LG70 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV.

1. I really like this tv. It may not be the absolute best tv on the market but then you are paying a lot more too. I think this TV is a great value for the money. Picture is great.



2. Looks as good as the Samsungs and Sonys that were $1500 more when I was looking. At home it is better than any TV I have seen at home (I don't base much on what I can see in the show room, too much that you can't know about how it has been set up, e.g., are the cheaper models made to look worse than the more expensive ones so the store can sell the latter).

5 comments about LG 23LS7D 23-inch 720p LCD HDTV.

1. One pixel went out after 3 hours. I called customer service and they told me that 3 have to be out before they will consider it a warranty return. It's in the middle of the screen and very annoying.



2. Learned a lesson. Could not find what I wanted locally for bedroom. Worst TV I have ever bought. Color, contrast, do not even know how to start. Never buy a TV with out viewing picture.



3. Now, I'm not quite sure if this TV is the same one as mine, but they look the same and the size (23") is my size.
   
   Anyway, the aspect ratio of my TV is 16:10, not 16:9 like all HD broadcasts are. This means that to not have the picture stretched vertically I have to set it to have two black bars at the top and bottom. Why a company would make anything other than a 16:9 aspect for an HDTV I will never know. Also, in low light scenes you can clearly see the places where the backlights are; they make streaks of bright across the screen. The TV also has some weird feature which turns the backlight up and down depending on what's being displayed, which can be VERY annoying.
   
   So I'm not sure if this is the exact same TV, but just be weary if you buy this one (or any LG TV).



4. i got this tv at best buy, your way better off buying it there because it cost me 398. but if u buy it here you will have to pay shipping you get the idea so ya better off buying it at best buy and over all this lcd is great bright screen had to bring it down a bit the best looking picture of all the same size lcd at best buy



5. Well, it was a so so TV for a year. Died on the 13th month. LG wants me to ship back the LCD to them and pay a $99 Diag. fee first. They will then tell me how much it will be to repair. Can you say.... NO WAY.
   
   On to a TV that will last a little longer than 13 months.

1 comments about Toshiba 20HLK67 20-Inch Stainless Steel Portable LCD HDTV.

1. Overall a really great small TV.
   
   Pros: small size which is good for a small space (ours sits atop a dresser in our bedroom); sleek and nice looking; for some unexplained reason, we started getting HDTV channels when we do not have that as part of our cable package (nice surprize); really good picture quality; Toshiba TVs typically rank high in quality.
   
   Cons: takes a long time (7-10 seconds) for the TV to turn on once the on button is pressed; also takes a longer time than expected for channels to change; sound quality is fair to good but not great (in a small room it is sufficient.
   
   Overall, I do recommend this product.

1 comments about Sony Bravia M-Series KDL-19M4000/D 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, White with Orange Accent.

1. This tv is beautiful and easy to set up.The worst of it is that it's best viewed when fully vertical, and the prop in the back isn't long enough for that, so I needed a piece of wood under it to raise it. It doesn't have its verticality worked out - unless you mount it on a wall. It has outlets and inlets for seemingly any device, and suggests hookups. It's been a daily part of my life for a month, and it's beautiful, and easy to control and hook up. I would highly recommend it.

5 comments about Panasonic TC-26LX70 26-Inch 720p LCD Flat Panel HDTV.

1. Received the set about a month ago through Amazon and JR Music World. Absolutely no problems on order or delivery (within 5 business days).
   
   I was not planning on using the set for HD right away so was looking for an upgrade over my 20 inch analog. I am extremely pleased with the Standard Definition reception. Has it all over the old TV which wasn't bad. Set up was simple and straightforward. The TV is located in a sun room so viewing the picture during the day can be a problem but not with this baby in Vivid mode. No fade or distortion with viewing angles either. I think Panasonic rates it at 160 degrees or so and I would agree. Sound is very good. Never have it cranked up over half-way.
   
   Overall an excellent choice so far.



2. This TV is EXCELLENT. Great sound and picture. It sync'd with my digital cable box fairly easily. No dislikes. I bought this TV sight unseen based on reviews and was not disappointed.
   
   The only concern was the condition of the the box when it arrived. The package came embedded within a larger package with popcorn styrofoam in between. The outer box looked pretty beat up (DHL was the shipper) in fact I took pics of the box prior to opening it for documentation purposes if there was damage. In the end, all was well. I ordered on a Sunday night and it arrived by the following Thursday.
   
   To evaluate this TV, just watch CSI Miami in HD. The colors and clarity are amazing. I will finish by saying that I normally don't do these product reviews unless I am truly impressed by a product.



3. I purchased this TV at my local Circuit City store at Christmastime when there was a good sale promotion going on. Like many of the reviewers, I did some preliminary research beforehand and found the Panasonic to be a good value for its features and price range. Sure, we'd all like the bling, bling of Sony! But since this was a second TV for our bedroom, we based our decision more on value/price. (Previously we had an ancient 12-inch tube TV/VCR combo so to us this was a major upgrade.) With that said, overall this has been a good purchase and I would recommend this TV as an addition to the home. Not sure I would want it as my primary TV, but for someone just starting out and on a budget it would certainly be a contender. The picture is clear and the controls are straightforward. Good sound quality. This is also the TV that our family plays PS2 on, so from a gaming perspective, it's also a winner. A couple constructive criticisms: 1) I'm constantly hitting the volume instead of the channel button because they are opposite of all the other TV remotes we have or have had in our house. 2) I found the instruction manual to be less than helpful. It's great for "out of the package" set up. But for trying to figure out some of the advanced features or delving deeper into the menu settings, forget it. And the Panasonic website wasn't a help either. When I typed the model number into the category search, this TV didn't even come up. Strange, since it's only a few months old. After digging around, I found some information, which was not much more helpful than the manual. 3) Lastly, I don't use this TV with a cable box, and I had some difficulty receiving/setting up the HD channels. Not everyone is aware that you can receive HD channels without a cable box. And this TV is capable of picking up the HD channels without a box. However, because the manual is not very helpful in explaining how to program analog and HD channels, I had some difficulty. With some tinkering and guesswork, I was able to eventually get them programmed. Panasonic has a solid reputation and is rated pretty well for reliability. They just need to put a bit more time and thought into writing their manuals!



4. I'm new to this HDTV thing, so I was expecting a super crisp, clear image. I'm using a DVD player which is connected using either s-video or component. It seems to me the image could be crisper. Not sure if this is a failure of the TV or the DVD.
   Also, I don't enjoy watching movies that are stretched out. We change the aspect ratio each time we watch a movie to see what works best. We may need an HDTV DVD player... not sure if that will allow us to use the full resolution it's capable of.



5. I bought this set in Oct 2007..We had been living with a 19" color set in the living room for many years, and it was time!
   I had to choose a set that would fit in our small living room, yet give
   good quality color and sound.
   It is now June 2008, and this set is wonderful! If you have a living room that is 12x17 or smaller, this is great! . The controls are good, however, if you use playstation, or need to connect video, not too convenient..On the side... I love Panasonic..The sound is great, the picture is great.I am still very happy with this set. I can now see this set without my glasses! (well except for letters)
   Highly recommended for a great view and sound! Sound is very very important to me...I have extremely sensitive hearing. Panasonic is the best in this category.

5 comments about Toshiba REGZA 37HL67 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV.

1. Works great on the xbox and doubles up as a monitor for my laptop. Added a wireless keyb and mouse and now the laptop is a media center!
   
   Bonus!
   
   Max res seems to b only 1024x768 but clarity is excellent.



2. Bought this a few months ago - tinkered around with all the settings - hooked it up to my PS3(80gb model - the best!!) - used DVD & blu-ray calibration disks to fine-tune and after endless hours of experimentation the results are satisfying - if not spectacular.
   1) Connections - has more than what you might normally need, unless you are a hardcore techie setting up a really hifi home-theater setup. Go thru the specs
   2) Audio - from a layman's perspective(& I would consider myself slightly up the curve compared to a layman), audio is excellent. Bass is terrific - (pseudo)surround-sound works like magic with TV programs that broadcast in surround sound - it is not tinny to hear. Supports optical digital out which might be downmixed to dolby pro-logic. That should not matter in case you are feeding audio from your sources to your home-theater receiver. IMP NOTE - if you hook-up your AV source to this TV via HDMI, audio is downmixed to 2-ch LPCM. (Note that LPCM is pure uncompressed, better than compressed formats like dolby digital or DTS, channel for channel - of course, this is 2-ch so again recommendation is to connect your AV source to your home theater receiver).
   3) Video - this is spectacular. This TV is billed as a 1080i but make no mistake it accepts full 1080p inputs. The result (my viewing distance is around 8 ft) is indistinguishable from an equivalent 1080p (I spent tons of hours in research and comparison). Colors, detail & sharpness are ourstanding when watching BD movies from my PS3 hooked up via HDMI. Absolutely no complaints.
   IMP NOTE - it is essential that you spend time calibrating all the myriad pic options to suit you best. I found that if I started by setting all options "dead center or middle" and then tweaking each one as high as my eye found pleasing, with final fine-tuning touches by using calibration DVDs, results were spectacular. Spend time on these calibrations and your labors will be rewarded.
   I DO NOT have HD TV transmission - have regular DirecTV but the results are still VERY GOOD. Yes, there is a slight smudginess etc(will be there when you watch regular transmission on ANY HDTV) but this one likely deals with it in the best possible way. The results are as if you are watching the best quality VHS tape and oh yes - the south asian channels that I get - for some reason look almost HD-like on this TV.
   I got it on sale for 839/- and in its size-class this is probably the best one for the price, still!!!! Go TOSHIBA REGZA!!!



3. Great picture. Excellent white glove delivery. It was so good that I bought a 2nd one exactly like it for our 2nd bedroom.



4. I have had this TV for about 5 months (yes, I used my tax rebate). I was lucky and found it on sale as an end of line since the new ones were coming out. I had gone to the store planning to buy the newest Toshiba 37" (not Regza) but got this one instead as it was exactly the same for less money. I love it! I had upgraded from a 21" CRT so it was a huge improvement. I find the picture quality, sound and menus to be very good. My only complaint is when I watch DVDs I have to turn the sound way up, but this is probably not really an issue with the TV itself. I researched the LCD market heavily before I bought and I believe I made the best choice for me. I highly recommend this TV (and Toshiba in general) as a great choice for a great price.



5. I bought this TV back in Dec. 2007 as a gift for my older parents. They've used it daily ever since.
   
   Before purchasing this model I found a professional review that stated that the HD quality was more than acceptable for this model (keep in mind it's 720p), but that non-HD digital and analog signals were some of the worst you'll find in this price range. I know, you buy a TV like this for watching HD. Problem is, you don't always receive HD.
   
   Before I bought my parents an upcoverting DVD player they used the regular player for this TV and it was just horrible. The picture was worse than what they had with the older analog set. Rushed out and bought the new DVD player. That problem was fixed.
   
   They receive their digital TV over antenna. Keep in mind that on antenna you can get three signals - analog (which disappears in 2009), digital (regular signal for lack of another term) and HD. Since analog is going the way of the dodo there's no need to address that. However, there are plenty of times that the digital signal is not in HD. When that happens, this TV's picture is kind of disappointing. Not horrible, no, but if you're stuck without an HD signal long enough it will make you wonder why you spent so much money.
   
   Keep in mind that there are digital TVs that do handle non-HD signals quite well - but you have to find the professional technical reviews out there to find out which ones they are.
   
   This might sound like I'm bashing this TV, but I don't intend to. It was worth the money. Just buyer beware. Buy this if you know you're going to receive an HD signal on a regular basis. If not, you might want to look for a different model.