3 comments about Magnavox 20MF500T 20-Inch LCD TV.

1. I just bought this item yesterday...I am about to return it today. Basically, the main purpose I had in mind for this TV was simply to watch SD content (older movies, TV, games, etc.) - what else!? that's basically all this thing is capable of according to the specs. So far so good. After much 'research' and thinking and consulting, I decided to go with this TV, but also because of what it seemed to be capable of when I saw it on display at Target.
   Well, I probably should have known better, but I was about to get what was coming to me from this LCD - VERY poor SD quality! In short, if you're looking for a nice LCD TV to watch your good ole' standard movies and games on, this is NOT the TV for you! The 'confusing' part of this whole thing is, what in the WORLD is the point of this TV!?!?!? It's pretty much common knowledge that SD content looks considerably better on tube TVs and pretty crummy on LCDs and other of the newer technologies. So, that in mind, this TV, having only the capability to display SD content (given its resolution of 640x480), is basically worthless (unless you like a super-soft, undefined image) in all areas except for, perhaps, component-video-related material (more or less DVDs). I guess if that's all you're looking for, is to watch DVDs and you have component outputs on your player, this TV may not be so bad (the picture is quite sharp from what I saw), but you're not getting high definition from it and therefore, it is essentially geared toward (or should be geared toward) standard TV watching.
   However, I don't necessarily 'blame' the TV itself. As far as it's capabilities, I suppose I wasn't completely dissatisfied with its performance - even though I got turned off immediately after seeing it display SD content like an old Atari game. The colors and image itself is not 'bad' in any real sense. However, a big criticism I have of this set is its LACK of features. VERY VERY plain set over all (including the remote). There's really only so much you can do with this TV - and that includes watching DVDs, VHS (and whatever else you can hook up with component or audio connections) tv-watching to some extent (cable, and OTA broadcasting - and oh, don't forget it does NOT have a digital ATSC tuner for digital television - another prohibiting factor) and using it as a computer monitor...but who would do ANY of that, considering you're essentially using the WRONG technology for the stuff you wanna watch? Ok, I did it. But I learned a valuable lesson about the new technologies that are out there, and I hope to save others the trouble of learning this lesson the hard way. What I've learned is the following (and this addresses a major issue concerning modern TVs): you wanna watch SD, stick with the (better quality) tubes; you want HD - go with the new. It's that simple.
   Well, sorry for the lecture, but I had to give the whole story on this. To summarize, be careful WHAT you use this TV for! I am "not sure" and rather disappointed about this TV for actually mainly one reason...the PRICE!!! For this price, the TV should do A LOT more than what it is capable of! Bottom line. If it were about $150 less, I might consider it for its very minimal benefits.



2. We needed an unobtrusive TV in the kitchen. We picked this on up at K-Mart for $249 on clearance. The picture is adequate, but that is all we needed in the kitchen.



3. I bought this TV for about $350 for my shop. I had hoped to mount it to the wall so it could pan and swivel, no such luck. After trying two different wall mounts neither one would hold the TV up. There was too much force pulling the top of the TV toward the floor.
   
   If you look at the picture you can see the base that holds the TV up, this can rotate back for wall mounting, doing this changes the center of gravity creating a lot of force on the base of the TV. I came out the next morning to find the base of the TV had broken because of this oversight in engineering. Maybe this TV was never meant to be wall-mounted.
   
   I have had no luck with Magnavox in getting a replacement part, so I currently have a TV with no base to stand on.
   
   I have not tried this TV with my PS3 yet, but the S-video signal from my satellite receiver is average at best.

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5 comments about Remanufactured Magnavox 20MF605T/17 20" Flat Panel LCD TV with NTSC Tuner.

1. The best television I have ever bought. Works great, perfect picture, no complaints here



2. Works great as tv - poor computer monitor. I ordered this to use as a monitor for my laptop and also as a tv. However, the ONLY computer resolution it can use is 800x600 which on a 19" screen is way too grainy and made my eyes hurt. I discussed with Maganavox tech and admitted it was a problem. I returned and am now shopping for a computer monitor with tv tuner.



3. I was unable to get a picture on this TV. User support was available on the phone, but their conclusion was that this product was defective, and they suggested I investigate the warranty. I sent back to Amazon for a full refund. The transaction ended up being painless, but frustrating.



4. We purchased this TV for use at trade shows. Excellent portability, nice bright picture, and unlike a lot of other TV's in this size, decent sound. Purchased a cheap 26 inch wheeled suitcase and some foam padding to use as a transport and storage case. Works great!



5. I got mine about a year and some months ago. It was a great TV for the price - while it worked!
   
   I enjoyed the space saver with all its possible connections/functions. I could connect my stereo, DVD player and laptop to it with no problem. Even with all the possibilities of it being used it was hardly used (my wife and I have a very busy schedule outside of home). Then one Friday evening preparing for movie night with my wife (and we have no kids to blame), the thing would not cut on. I tried looking for a site that may offer some technical assistance but to no avail. (By the way, if you know anything about televisions (LCD) or where I can get help please post.) I can't lie, though, I am disappointed but I really miss it. I am still indecisive as to whether to fix it or just get a new one (HELP!)
   
   If you decide to buy be aware that you will enjoy only as long as it lasts.

4 comments about Philips 26PF5320 26-Inch Flat Panel Widescreen LCD TV.

1. Great tv, but what kind of remote doen't have a "last channel" button?



2. I looked around for about a week or so, and then found amazon offering this up at 950 w/ free shipping, which seems like a good price for a good tv. TV arrived within a week, and so far it seems to be a winner. Great picture! Though, this being my first 'widescreen' tv, I was surprised that even widescreen tv's still show letterboxing on most movies, I guess 16:9 isn't wide enough.
   Doesn't have a DVI input, which would be nice, but does have VGA.
   One little design flaw: the inputs are a little difficult to access, in back, facing down, under a ledge, would be easier to access on the side.



3. This is one of the few LCD TVs to have a timer that allows you to use it as an alarm! Few descriptions even mention this feature and sales people in stores don't know what you are talking about. Thanks, Amazon.com for mentioning it! It works great and is easy to set up.



4. It's impossible to change the screen format while watching DVDs through Component Video or HDMI input. It is always in widescreen mode.
   I tried to find a new firmware for this TV, but only newest Philips TVs has USB inputs for upgrading a firmware.
   Also, the remote control is very, very bad. It doesn't have a "last channel" button, and it runs on small battery (CR2025) which needs to be change frequently.

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4 comments about Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-70XBR3 - 70" BRAVIA LCD TV - 120Hz - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV - high-gloss piano black.

1. Clearly SONY is trying to capitalize on LED hype and the relatively few who offer a 70" screen size, but $30K+ for this TV, the term OFF YOUR ROCKER does not even begin to explain the logic of justifying this purchase, SAMSUNG already has LED backlights and and 120Mhz processor for image production for 1/4th the price. SONY needs to lower the price of this to the $8K to $10K range and then it will be a great buy, until then SONY is SMOKING the good stuff, to try and price at this level.



2. The reviewer who is building their "showcase" house and looks down on those who live in apartments and dorm rooms, should learn the phrase "diminishing returns."
   
   I have met these kinds of people many times in my travels. They believe all you have to do is throw massive amounts of money into something and it'll be exponentially better for it. Wrong. There comes a place where beyond a certain price point the display unit will not provide the eye and the brain with even an incremental increase in visual quality.
   
   I understand that when a person is ultra-wealthy they don't want to let money be an obstacle, but how gauche is it to waste $40,000 on a TV! $40,000 is enough to build a large, and VERY nice, VERY stylish theater.
   
   $40,000 would be enough to have an acoustically treated room; high-end pre/pro and multi-channel amps; very nice speakers (in-wall or otherwise) that would fill a 3,000 cubed foot room with rich sounds; a virtually silent 1080p ceiling mounted front projection system with an acoustically transparent 120" permanently torsioned screen; in-wall wiring of course; upconvert DVD player, blu-ray player, HD cable/sat receiver, and finally an integrated media-center PC.
   
   I admit that theater seating and the popcorn machine would be extra.
   
   Point is this. If you're so rich you can buy that TV... don't. Make a gorgeous theater for 40 or $50,000, and give the rest to a worthy charity. Oh by the way, I to could afford the TV =)



3. Regrettably, I agree with D.D. Martinez. Alas, I tried quite extensively to fit this into one of my 14 luxury estates...but could not. I felt that even though having an HDTV is cheaper, I still must opt for paying live actors to perform on stage in my living room 24/7. Even though they aren't quite up-to-par when performing at 3AM, nothing compares to the real thing. I would take to watching flesh and blood with my Dom Perignon and caviar over a sterile, impersonal thing like an HDTV any day of the year. If you'll excuse me, I must now go cleanse my hands in my 24K gold laundry room sink, as I feel I have dirtied myself by reviewing such a mediocre "entertainment" appliance.



4. I tell you what... I bought this damn thing at a whachucallit damn electro-store and they told me that the monster truck rally would be in super-duper high-speed picture stuff and they pulled my leg right outta socket. I hope them workers that sold me this crap get runned over by the same monster trucks they told me would come right outta the screen if I bought this TV. YOU GO TO HELL AND YOU DIE! Thats what I say.

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