4 comments about Sharp LC19SB24U 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black.

1. I'll put this here because I'm not subscribing to some goofy forum just to give a review, and all the Verizon Fios customers are trying to figure out what's up. They are giving these away free with their service bundle, but can tell you nothing, I mean nothing. They don't have to because people are willing to walk on coals to sign up. Straight scoop, picture is great on this tv. All the options in the world, so you have to mess with the setup a bit. Hint: choose picture option vivid. Fios is way good enough, standard without HD, on this 19". I say save your HD money for the big screen set. Hooked up Phillips 5982 DVD 1080i upconverter to this, $59. Way cool resolution and picture. Check out the reviews on that. Also, the sound truly is inadequate, but not a problem, because every 19" is way inadequate. No worries. It has a headphone mini jack output in the back. It also has optical audio out in the back, but that is way overkill for a 19". Back to the mini jack. Hooked up Cambridge Soundworks, $79, oh my my. You can hook up any PC speakers to this. Went direct, no additional volume control needed. You control the sound through your blaster. It cuts off the TV speakers, like you need those. Also, this TV has the same specs as the Aquos version, except no goofy magnetic remote control. Oh, yeah, use your Fios STB remote to run the TV, DVD and STB. It works great. Follow the insructions provided by Verizon on the remote control, make all the units turn off and on at the same time.



2. Purchased at Circuit City at a great price but you get what you pay for.
   1 month after the purchase the HDMI port no longer worked and 3 months later the set will not power up. The warranty is 90 days parts and labor and 1 year parts so in order to fix the set I will have to shell out more than I paid for it in labor costs. Currently pleading with support to pay for the labor since it's only 1 month out of warranty.



3. When I finally received my free HDTV from Verizon (about three months after it was promised) I couldn't wait to try it out to see if it really worked. All I can say is WOW! Loaded with features, beautiful picture when used with FiOS, easy to use--well worth the wait.
   
   The set fits in great where I wanted it to. It's not the biggest TV in the world (what do you expect for free?) but it's a great little set.



4. If you're a college student, who needs a TV and your school has digital cable availibility. Then this would be a great TV.

1 comments about Panasonic TH-42PH10UKA 42" 1024x768 Dual HDMI Plasma HDTV.

1. With its low profile frame its the perfect solution for those that have invested a little too heavily in entertainment centers for their old 36" direct view TVs. The only downside is that you may have to remove the doors but it will usually fit, and you'll need the optional stand to make this work.
   
   Like all Panasonic plasmas, this little unit offers an amazing picture and color reproduction with more settings and display options than you could ever use. The TV also has a built in Zoom feature which comes in handy on special occasions. And the "A" specific industrial model was upgraded with 2 HDMI ports but still has an available slot for adding more HDMI, DVI, or other inputs your system may require. It does have built in component video inputs but they are BNC type connectors so you will need 3 adapters for your RCA type cables before connecting.
   
   All in all its a 5 star product from Panasonic. The remote is easy to navigate, the manual is well written and easy to translate, but as you may already know this plasma does not have a built in tuner, so you'll either need a cable or satellite tuner which is not a problem for most people making this a centerpiece in a home theater setup.
   
   A word of caution though, HDTV is addictive.....just when you get comfortable with your new 42" Panny you may be struck with a deep regret you didn't go for the 50" model. That happened to me twice, and I am now the proud but TV poor owner of a 42", 50", and 58" Panasonic plasma. 5 Pixels

5 comments about Panasonic TH 58PZ750U - 58" plasma TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV.

1. This TV is awesome. Picture quality, brightness, viewing angle and resolution cannot be beat. HD (now defunct) & Blu-Ray & XBox360 via HDMI are tops. I didn't know what I was missing... until now.



2. I have had this TV set up for a couple months and have to say it is absolutely stunning. For my money the best sets are either the Panasonic or the Pioneer. In side by side comparisons, the Pioneer was a superior set. The pioneer was also more than $2000 more money. For the savings I was able to upgrade my audio system to play the latest sound formats. The Panasonic is definately the better value. Vann's shipped the TV the next day and it took a little more than a week to get to my house. Very happy with the purchase.



3. Outstanding Picture. The only word that comes to mind is 3D. I feel like I can each into it and grab the Empire State Building at the opening of the local news. I traded up from a Fujitsu 50" Plasma that I felt was an excellent TV but this blows it away. So now not to get into a lot of technical stuff, buy this and you get an very impressive looking TV, a picture that would cost you 2K plus extra to beat and that is even a "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" thing. All the features you would ever want in a TV including an SD slot for viewing your photos right out of your camera, and at least in the case of VANNS (the retailer that shipped mine) you get high line excellent service all the way. This purchase was probably one of the best I've made in years



4. I've had the 58" set up and running for a couple of weeks and could not be any happier. All the good things you've read about it are true. It's big, it's heavy, and it is the best plasma on the market.
   
   I had a hard choice between this plasma TV and the XBR5 Sony LCD. Either would have been great. I'm glad I went with the larger plasma, no regrets. I watch a lot of sports and movies, and this one is the best.
   
   One of the main reasons I choose this Panasonic over other TV's, is a feature that the manufacturers don't also talk about, but I feel is extremely important. That is the 'finish' on the TV's screen, gloss or matte. The gloss finish on most plasmas is real bad, and you can be distracted by objects relected on the screen. The matte finish on most LCD's is great. This Panasonic is somewhere in the middle, and very acceptable.I understand that the 2008 model of their 58" plasma is even more matte. I would not have waited any longer when I bought this TH-58PZ50U model, it is fantastic. Buy one or two!



5. When installed and connected to a DirecTV Receiver (HR-20 700 HD-DVR): The top showed a jagged white line when set to the "Aspect" called "Full" - The ONLY ASPECT choice to look at the picture witout distortion. Changed from HDMI to Component with no results. Finally changed the DirecTV receiver with the identical HR-20 from another room. It worked -- FOR A WHILE, Then the white staggared white line at the toP re-appeared. The next morning,TODAY, I turned THE TV on and the jagged white line is gone - so far. It has worked for 8 hours without the white line at the top. I don't know what to make of this but I have a 30 days reurn policy from Ultimate Electronics in Denver. They have been cooperativE - so far. Anyone have any comments?

5 comments about Olevia 65-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.

1. Apart from some biased review already present, I will agree with others here and start off with for the price the TV could be looked at as a good value. That is it.
   
   But, I would be amiss if I did not speak of the company itself. The company does appear to be in very big trouble and has defaulted on over 100 million in loans to banks. It looks like the banks have taken over the company and to what end I am not sure. Looks like BK is in the future. I did not know this when I bought mine but now that I did I am glad I returned my unit as well.
   230lbs is to heavy for a paper weight if no service is available.
   
   Now on to the teli itself.
   
   This huge teli is a looker. Handsome and understated frame, it blends well in most environments. I makes for an impressive statement in your home theater.
   
   Has a good selection of inputs which I enjoy. I have a Toshiba HDDVD player and cable HD box all connected with a HDMI cable.
   
   The remote control works ok but must be aimed precisely at the tv to get any type of reaction.
   
   The manual comes across as being made for another version of the teli as many items listed in it are missing from my tv.
   
   This thing is massive and weighs a ton. A wall mount is available but I am not comfortable with mounting this on the wall. My wall would probably rip right out with the weight in my old house.
   
   The picture: this is where things went south. Other reviews here and other places mention the blacks and I agree 1000%. I just could not get the blacks to agree with my eyes. Lookes grey and blotchy. This with a HD input and playing my 24P HDDVD movies.
   The color takes some tweaking and can be made to look ok but just not right. The skin tone just could not be dialed in the way my Pioneer looked. Plus the on screen menu is flat out confusing. I never seen such a layout.
   
   The retailer where I made this purchase did have a floor model but the feed was not HD and so I could not judge for sure what the PQ was with a HD input.
   
   This set also is old tech and comes with no 120mhz, old panel and so on and on. Why spend good money on old tech?
   
   I took mine back and bought me a Kuro PDP-6010FD plasma 60". It was a great deal more money but the picture is out of this world with unexcelled realism.
   
   To sum this teli up I would say it is like a old Cadi. It is big but brings nothing more to the table. it is cheap though and if you are not using HD then perhaps this is the teli for you. It is not bad, just not the caliber of tv that others sell which admitingly are more $$$.
   
   There are plenty of better options out there. Panasonic and Sharp to name just two make excellent 65" screens. Yes they are more expensive but do you want a large screen teli with a poor picture or a real teli with a nice picture?



2. I don't understand 2 of the 3 negatives reviews. The third was hardware related and is understandable. First, I believe the 2 negative reviews in question were written by the same person because of similiar grammer. The knocks included weight, picture quality, and black level. The the author(s) said they bought or recommended 60 " plasma tvs. First if they wanted a 60 inch tv don't look at this one because it is a 65 inch. Since at 1080P all sets have the same number of Pixels, the 65 inch pixels will be bigger therefore the sharpness will not be the same. Also, a 65 inch tv weighs more than a 60 inch. As to plasma, there is a reason plasma tv's are disappearing from the market place.
   
   But my thoughts. This TV is a great value. Bought one at SC for under 3,000. They had 12 TV's lined up in two rows so it was relatively easy to compare. Of the 12, the 65 inch Olevia had the 2nd best picture. The best picture was from a 52 inch Sony. Considering the size, this is outstanding. And the Sony cost more. Weight is not an issue once the unit is placed. Yes the blacks could be better but when viewing the TV by itself, they look fine.
   
   After I installed this unit for a relative, several non tv and tv types viewed the unit and gave very positive non solicited comments. What more can one ask for.
   
   I don't like the remote but that is a minor issue.
   
   Are their better TV's. Probably. The only other 65 inch LCD that I'm aware of is the Sharp. This TV is less than 1/2 its price. Therefore, this is a no brainer.



3. My wife and I bought this from a local warehouse. At first we thought it would fit in our SUV, no sir, not close. Now I guess had we removed the item from the box it would fit just nicely but I didn't want to take the chance. We paid a little under $2800.00 for this thing.
   Now, I am no professional videophile mind you but I do have my share of technology gleaming in my loft from A Playstation 3 to even an old HDDVD player which is now a coaster these days I suppose. Sad.
   I have this on a tv table because putting it up on a wall scares the you know what out of me.
   I compared this set to others at the store but it is not a very good method of comparing since all tv's must be calibrated and all of the tv's at the stores are not so take what you see at the store with a grain of salt. With that out there the unit looked OK at the store. Not super, not great, OK.
   When we came home I got my neghbor to come out and help me out which he did (he owes me so may favors). We took this monster in, set it up, connected the HDMI cable and hit CLICK and then NOTHING. HUH? OK, I must of screwed up someplace. I checked the power cord,ok, I checked power to the MONSTER power conditioner, A-OK there. See me scratching my head this time. We looked , we checked, we pulled, we plugged in, plugged out, and could not figure things out.
   We tried calling Syntax but nope, closed up, guess they had to cut some payroll to save some cash.
   We tried a extension cord though we knew there was power. Nope. It just sort of stared at us with a blank look which is understandable as the screen was blank.
   We loaded it up, took it back the next morning. Got another one. No problem, this is going to work great and the gane is on in 2 hours. We get some beer, get home, take it out, set it up again and hit power. WOW, it worked so the first tv was just bad.
   I messed with the colors but I kept getting this faint in the middle that would not go away. I tried every adjustment and the line was still there. Think of a fishing line across the tv and you get the idea.
   I read the manual and nothing on the lines.
   We watched the game with this line on it. My neighbor probably went home and told his wife that I bought junk. I can see him now.
   I got ahold of Olevia the next day and after a mind crunching 35 minutes to get someone the guy told me to take it back. I said-what? I took one back yesterday for being bad. The guy said to me that it is possible I got two bad units and was not much help beyond that. In fact he was a little rude and snobish too. Oh well.
   I called my neighbor again. We took the tv back and this time picked up something else. What good is 65' if it is just going to be bad or going to go bad later on I ask you?
   This is what I get for trying to save some money. I have been hearing it from my wife since and my neighbor still asks if I plan on buying a 80" tv that don't work some day. Punk!
   Not sure if my luck is very bad but I read some others had similar problems so I would give the recommedation to buy a brand name tv and not something like this that will go out later.
   This is is heavy too. My back hurt after all the traveling with it.
   Thats my take so take it or not. Peace.



4. I purchased this TV 3 weeks back. paid 2326 + tax+ shipping on SC Auctions. Was little skeptical about the purchase, hence didn't commit to the payment. The local SC didn't have a display of this TV hence travelled 70-miles to see the TV before committing to pay. The TV was displayed with 12-13 TVs and probably looked better than most except Sony 52-inch, which was only marginally better probably due to its smaller size. It's no brainer that a same pic-feed will look better on a smaller display. Well after playing with the remote, I decided to go for it.
   
   Some people have mentioned about the company having financial trouble. Well, let me tell you that this flat panel industry is very competitive and many good brands are making losses. Olevia is a reputed brand and once had the best LCOS TV, even better than Sony SXRD. In fact Olevia are the official owners for LCOS technology.JVC IDLA, Sony SXRD, Canon LCOS projectors are based on this same technology.
   
   Coming to the performance of the TV- probably has the best video-processing even comparable to Sony and Pioneer. The processor is by SiliconOptix Realta HQV which is one of the best in the industry. There is no banding, no dead pixel. The picture is crisp and beautiful. The screen has matte finish hence almost no light reflections. The Olevia marketing team is really done a poor job. Put this TV in Best-buy, Circuit city and this TVs are going to disappear within no time. The only drawback this unit, I could think of is, very minimal backlight bleeding from the corners, which is not at all distracting. This is only visible if you are watching during night or in dark room and if the pic is widescreen. The contrast ratio is good; But not as good as plasma or LED Backlight LCDs. The TV is bright and no problem watching with lights on. I have tried blue-ray and HD-DVDs and both look awesome. I have seen Sharp 65-inch TV (both have same LCD panel) and this TV has better video-processing and is half the cost.
   
   This is my 3rd flat panel, and I can say that this is the best one. I have never written a review before, but after reading few reviews on this website, which, I think are unfair for this great TV, I decided to write.
   
   This TV is very heavy but really well built. I wouldn't consider this a weakness. A 65-inch TV is not going to be moved from place to place. You will need a real good stand or a strong wall-mount and help from at least 2-3 friends.
   
   My suggestion to all, don't make your decision based on big brand names. Go to Sam's Club and see this TV yourself and make your decision. Don't blame this TV if you are not able to properly set it up. Some times setting up HDMI is confusing and many times one gets stuck, many times its only a minor issue, please don't blame this TV for your ignorance.



5. We bought this 220lb TV in late August and after we got it set up and out of the packaging it didn't even turn on. We called Olevia's customer service, (who sound like the most depressed people ever) and they told us that they would replace it in a few days. They would send someone to pick up the old one in 2 days, and they would send a new one. All we had to was fax them the receipt which we did that day. Well, I'm looking at the old tv still sitting in front of me weeks later. Olevia's tech supports gives us the run around and hung up on me after I asked to talk to a manager. In the future I will stick with Samsung.

4 comments about Philips 42PFL3603D/27 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.

1. My Sylvania 27" analog TV finally bit the dust after 6 years. Thanks to the federal government's tax stimulus check, I decided to be a good American and help the economy out and purchase a new flat screen TV. I grew interested in the Philips because it was a new model, looked great in person, and was very affordable. I purchased the TV from a major warehouse retailer where you have to pay for an annual membership. It was only $999 online, and I got free shipping and a 2 year extended warranty. If I have any problems, I could just return the set. Only problem is sales tax and it came out to $1086 (CA charges 10 electronics waste fee).
   
   I got the TV last week and it works great. I get about a dozen HD channels over my antenna and the picture looks amazing when its a true HD signal. In fact its even sharper than my DVD player. I'm getting a Phillips upconvert DVD player this week, so hopefully the DVD's will look better. If not, I guess I'm going to have to a 1080p recorder.
   
   The picture looks great. I'm not super-picky and can't tell some of the picture quality differences that other reviewers can. Most of the times, when i compare at the store, the brighter TV looks better to me.
   
   Anyways, the side/off angle viewing is not as good as a Samsung. Even though its 178 degree viewing, the picture loses some luster at the extreme angles. If you plan on watching the TV from 160 degrees, you might want to get something else. The menu is okay, and the tv changes channels more quickly than the 46" Samsung 1080p and does a much better job with managing the audio levels.
   
   It looks nice in person and is much better than what I used to look at, so I'm pretty happy with my purchase. With the extra money I saved from not buying a Bravia for $1600, I could get a 27-32" LCD and put it in my bedroom or alternatively, buy a PS3 and a few games.



2. This TV is the best I've seen on the market. It's slick, audio is great, almost no latency and the picture is awesome. The remote and the menu is really easy to navigate. I recommend it.



3. This is a fine, but not perfect, HTDV for the price.
   
   Pros: Price, 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs, true 1080p, bright, high-contrast picture, handsome unit.
   
   Cons: Remote lacks some features, some loss of detail in dark areas.
   
   Summary: If you seek a 42" 1080p LCD by a major brand name and don't need all the high-end features (e.g., PiP, fancy upconverting, powerful surround sound), this is a handsome choice with fine picture quality and is among the very least expensive (under a thousand at the mart of Wal).
   
   UPDATE: It seems that the TV has a total of four HDMI inputs, not three (as specified). Though I haven't tested all of them, I see three HDMI ports on the back and one on the side, and the menus show four separate HDMI choices (in addition to the various other inputs). That's a very good thing!
   
   But this bonus is balanced by several minor annoyances, like too few buttons on the remote, forcing you to go through the menu system for simple, common operations that older TVs handled with a single button push. For example, turning closed captions on and off is a multi-step process; also, there are no dedicated buttons on the remote for each input so you must go through the menu system to switch -- and you cannot easily program a different remote to simplify this because the TV's menus start at a different spot (your last selection) each time.
   
   But overall it's still a fine TV for the price. Brightly-lit HD scenes look simply stunning. And one more small (positive) detail: if your A/V receiver lacks HDMI, you can send the digital audio signal from the TV back to the receiver via the TV's coax audio output; this is great because, for copy protection reasons, most hi-def sources like DVD players will not output digital audio (like Dolby Digital, for surround sound) on any additional connections if you're using the source's HDMI connection. But with this TV's digital audio output, you don't have to choose between using the source's HDMI output versus having good surround sound through your receiver -- you can have both.



4. Looked at several different LCD HD TV's. Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, Sharp. Shopped online at Amazon, Best Buy, Circut City. Went to Target, and Walmart to check out the TV's in person. The Phillips had the best price and as good a picture as any of the others. The Sony 40 inch I saw had an outstanding picture, maybe the best, but the Phillips was just as good and several hundred dollars less. I love watching sports in HD on this thing! Great TV! Love it!

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5 comments about Philips 42PFL7422D/37 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.

1. Replaced a 15 year old tube TV with the Phillips. I made my decision subsequent to a road trip or two to nearby stores because I don't believe you can make a subjective decision on picture quality based only on written reviews. I looked at the major brands side by side and liked the Phillips picture. Excellent quality per my tastes.
   
   Easy to set up wiring. Also like the Philips method that guides you through color, tint, brightness and contrast adjustments by going through a series of side by side on screen pictures and asking you to pick the one that most appeals to you. Much nicer than making tint or color adjustments via separate controls.
   
   Overall, I am very satisfied with this TV. One minor con would be the lack of swivel capability on the base.



2. My friend told me never buy any electronics from Philips but I decided to trust this giant brand. After I got this TV, the nightmare began. First, the DVI audio input not function properly. Second, I really doubt this is a 1080p HDTV. The resolution was so horrible after I connect my computer to HDMI input on TV. Third, the color looks weird on red. It is even worse than my old Panasonic 720p TV. After couple hours adjustments, I had no choice but returned this TV. Right now, I feel such a fool not listening to my friend. Anyway, it is totally wasting of time and money.



3. I researched quite a few 42" 1080p HDTV's before purchasing this one. My decision was between this Phillips and the LG 42LG50. I went with this one because it was cheaper, had all the same features and the many good reviews. I have not been disappointed. The TV is attractive and made of quality materials. Viewing is great from any angle. Both the SD and the HD picture on this TV is amazing.
   
   I tweaked factory Picture settings a bit:
   
   Contrast 100
   Brightness 53
   Color 65
   Tint 0
   Sharpness 4
   Color Temperature Custom
   R-WP 96
   G-WP 117
   B-WP 94
   R-BL 3
   G-BL 1
   Perfect Pixel HD on
   Dynamic contrast medium
   Noise reduction maximum
   Color enhancement maximum
   Active control on
   Light sensor on
   Picture format automatic
   
   This TV also has a fantastic Image Stretchng feature that adjusts the aspect ratio automatically depending on what you are watching, the picture never looks out of proportion, very nice.
   
   In response to other reviews, I've found no problems with the picture, the audio is nothing great but I have sound running through my stereo receiver so I don't use the TV speakers. The TV remote does turn the TV completely off, standby is not a problem. The light sensor adjusts the picture for the light in the room, very nice feature. I updated the firmware using the USB port, no problem.
   
   Two of my friends paid twice as much for their Sony's and mine looks just as good. Highly recommended.



4. This is my second HDTV. I bought a Vizio 32" and I love it, great set. I moved into a new house and just needed a bigger screen for the Great Room. I looked around for two weeks, comparing prices v. features and quality of picture. I found this set at Target for just over a thousand. It beat out the LG equivilant at Circuit City with ease. Set it up, wow. This is the finest television I have ever owned, and would take it over the Sony Bravia anyday. Of course, if the Bravia came down in price I might reconsider that statement. Anyways, the Phillips 42" LCD 1080p is amazing. Haven't had time to customize my settings, but the factory presets are enough to spure this review.



5. This is my second HD LCD TV and it is great! It has excellent colors, blacks and set design.
   The speakers are rather weak, but I am comparing that to my HUGE sound system.
   The remote is long, but has good buttons.
   The set looks beautiful, except for the cheap looking shiny, plastic support on the base. Luckily it is mostly hidden in the shadow.
   The set up menus are thorough but relatively easy to use.
   Lately, while watching the Olympics in HD, I have noticed a bit of choppy motion blur. The high speed action gets a bit pixelly. But, with most movies and HD shows, I have not noticed it. The picture is smooth and crisp with great color.
   
   This is probably not the best TV in the world, but I can't tell. And for the price, it is perfect!

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No comments about Philips 42TA648BX/37 42" 1080p LCD HDTV.

5 comments about Samsung LN-S1951W 19" flat-panel LCD TV.

1. Is this tv Hd- ready if so which of these 480i 480p 720p 1080i
   Thanks anyone



2. I bought this to replace a very old Sony Trinitron which I used for watching DVDs. Both of them were placed several feet from my favorite chair. It took some time to adjust the custom controls to get a good picture to my very critical value standards but it could be done.
   
   What I especially like about this set is that the full amount of the video picture is shown. The older Sony magnified the image so that the edges of the original image could not be seen.
   
   People who watch on the air or cable television programs should be aware that the built in tuner is the NTSC analog type and not the high definition type that will be required in two years.



3. Great TV if you are constrained by space. Color is excellent but the sound could use a little boost. The price was right. I did some comparison shopping and I think I got the best deal available. Bigger is better, if you have the room. Instructions for use were simple and easy to read. The remote was easy to use also. It didn't have a lot buttons that needed to be figured out. I did not need to consult with my teenager on how to use it. I would recomment this set.



4. This TV is easy to operate and has a great picture. I have not noticed the sound volume being inadequate in our bedroom. I've been told that my hearing is not all that good and it works fine for me. It takes up much less space than our old 19". We have enjoyed it.



5. I bought this for my bedroom but found that the picture was so sharp it cut my eyes. On a serious note, I love to watch football on my HD DirecTV DVR but the players seemed really small unless you got up to about 3 feet from it which was not going to happen. Thus the TV was "donated" to the kitchen where everyone loves it. A 32" HDTV in the bedroom has solved the "tiny" football problem. By-the-way, I tried this hooked up to my computer and it was absolutley excellent as a computer monitor. I imagine the price has come down now, got mine over a year ago.