5 comments about Westinghouse SK-19H210S 19-Inch LCD HDTV.

1. Bought this for kitchen HD.
   Good: Nice HD picture. Fairly simple screen navigation
   Bad: Horrible connectivity. All the ports are bunched up w/in millimeters of the other- to make matters worse its on the left-hand side.
   Ugly: The HDMI connection. When switching between SD and HD sources using your HDMI cable-you will get a blue screen. You will need to cut the power to your source 1-4 times before finally arriving at a picture. I took the first back to BB and they said its something w/the encoding system for the HDMI connector. Hmmm funny, my Panasonic plasma doesn't have that problem.
   
   Summary: its a nice set for a nice price if you can put up w/the maddening problem w/its HDMI switch.
   
   Side bar: I've tried cheap-o HDMI cables and better-made cables and you'll be smart to use the better ones. Yes a digital signal is a digital signal-but brightness is a big issue w/the cheaper ones.
   
   Bluejeans cable or monoprice cable is the way to go.



2. I've had this TV/Monitor for about a month, and I've been very happy with it.
   
   The TV works/looks great. Nice remote, easy controls, etc. etc.
   
   As a computer monitor, it is FANTASTIC. The built-in speakers means that I don't need other items cluttering up my desktop. Image is very sharp.



3. Pros:
   + Great image quality (HDTV quality), screen also coated with anti-reflective coating (which means that it doesn't reflect light from the background that much, & thus you the screen is not that shiny)
   + Many ports (HDMI, VGA etc), can be used as a computer screen
   + Ultra portable
   + DTV, no digital to analog converter required (Feb 17, 2009 transition to DTV in the USA).
   + Really good for its price
   + Setting up very easy (I also find using its remote control very easy : for eg, while watching DTV, I can change the language, include closed captioning, and check the programming guide.
   + Included in the box: VGA cable to connect this TV to your computer and another one to transfer sound from your computer to the TV speakers. I use my laptop as a DVD player with this TV.
   
   Cons:
   - Found only one: I don't find the sound quality that superb. To my ears, the sound sounds as if it is coming from a pair of sound blasters enclosed within a box that is partly open. That is, the sound is kind of muffled - my laptop sound blasters output a much better sound than this HDTV. However, you can always attach your own sound system to this TV to get a better sound.



4. this is a great hdtv and i can hook it up to my pc to this is great for the money must buy!!!



5. On the positive side: the image is excellent, the system supports a multitude of inputs, the analog tuner works perfectly.
   
   On the negative side: the QAM tuner and the computer that selects the detected stations via the remote are flawed. I connected this TV to my cable without the cable box to watch the clear-QAM digital stations from my cable provider. Autoscan found all of them. But trying to use the remote to select the detected channels are so frustrating that I just stopped trying to use the digital tuner. As I installed two of these TVs and both had the identical problems, I suspect that there is a serious design flaw.
   
   If your purpose for this TV is as a PC monitor, for connection to an antenna, for connection to a DVD or for connection to a cable box (either using the analog output [which makes no sense] or using the digital connections) this might be very acceptable. However, if your application is to use the TV to tune QAM signals, this is not the TV for you.
   
   Westinghouse's tech support was so poorly trained that they did not even know what a QAM tuner was for.
   
   Have returned mine. Proceed corefully.

5 comments about Magnavox 19MF337B 19-Inch LCD HDTV.

1. OK, so originally put up a video showing off the tv's problem(faulty volume button that would stay at max),without taking the time to even explain anything. The purpose of it was to show that if you're gonna be cheap, be prepared for that risk of receiving a defective product. Of course, I could see why people couldn't interpret this message, especially with no spoken words ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, So on to the review:
   I wouldn't recommend sitting any farther than 9ft, because it becomes difficult to focus on small details. The sound is nowhere near amazing, but some adjusting improved it. Captions are customizable to look more attractive, there's also a clock and freeze frame button among other features. It also doubles as a monitor so you can switch from your console to your desktop on the fly. The overall viewing experience is really good. I contacted customer service (very easy to deal with) and am expecting a replacement set within 10 business days.



2. This set has an annoying 'feature' that was so irritating we returned the set.
   
   As you change channels, a large grey status panel comes up, with the language, screen format & sound settings. The panel stays on the screen for 4 seconds.
   
   This probably won't happen if you have this hooked up to a cable converter, but if you're pulling straight off antenna or cable, it makes channel surfing intolerable.
   
   The picture and sound were fine.



3. I've had this set for less than one year and it is already failing. The set has difficulty starting, looses channels and turns itself off repeatedly. The picture completely fails and the unit screeches and blacks out. The warranty is exceedingly **POOR**. One year on parts, however, when I contacted Magnavox customer support I was told there is no repair service on this model, but they would replace with a new unit for an additional $275.00!!!!(No Warranty??). Avoid this item completely!



4. I bought this set dec 10. in the last 2 months we've noticed horizontal lines and shadows. I've checked everything according to cable lines. It is the TV set. The service center admitted that this set does have a picture tube problem. they can fix it for $274.00. I bought it originaly for about that price. I'm really angry that it is dying so soon. All other TV's I've ever owned have lasted for many many years! I really liked this set up till this problem. In my opionion, less than one year for your money is not worth it!



5. Our TV just gave out after owning it for less than a year. The power button is lit red but wil not advance. The TV will not go beyond a black screen. I called customer service to be told, for a fee of $274.62 plus tax they will replace it. I can buy the same tv on the web for the $240 range!
   
   Not good customer care or product.

4 comments about LG 47LG50 47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.

1. I've had great experience with LG products - so my purchase of a 47" Full HD set from LG seemed logical.
   
   The picture on my 47LG50 is terrific! Setup out of the box was very intuitive, although I would recommend that the set's picture be set to "standard" instead of "vivid" (torch mode is set by default).
   
   Even when powered off, this set is beautiful. Its piano black case frames the 47" screen very well, although it is more susceptible to fingerprints.
   
   The set offers three HDMI 1.3 inputs and more connection options than one would normally need.
   
   I couldn't give this set a stronger recommendation!



2. We priced many tvs and this one was the best bargain for the money! Like the previous reviewer stated, I couldn't give this a higher rating. It's a great LCD!



3. Although I did quite a bit of research before buying, I'm no TV expert so take what I say with a grain of salt. I may not be using something correctly or what not.
   
   A very solid 47" TV. Sleek styling, picture looks great, price was certainly right. I have experienced speakers rattling during certain programs and this is with the volume turned down well below it's maximum threshold. Menus are intuiative and coming off my 24" Sanyo Flat Screen Tube TV this is definately a dream come true. As long as quality holds up for the long haul, no question about this being a solid TV. I do have second thoughts about getting a 120 Hz TV as I primary watch sports. I can definately see the infamous "motion blur" during broadcasts, however I don't know that it's worth the extra $1000 or so for a TV that has the higher refresh rate. After much soul-searching I was able to come to the conclusion that I would be more upset if I spent $2500 on a TV, but you may have some thinking of your own to do if you want a lot of sports.
   If you're not looking to spend over $2000 on a big screen, then this a definately a good buy!



4. After having an LG47 LG50 LCD 80 days the picture goes out and after their tech replaced the mother boards the unit still does not work.It is now three weeks later and I want a new set and LG will not budge on this.They want me to miss another day of work so they can try and fix it again.This set is less that 3 months old.One day of lost wages and three weeks of paying for HD cable that I cannot get.B.S.
   DO NOT BUY LG PRODUCTS.
   
   L.G.= LAME GARBAGE

No comments about Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR6 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV.

5 comments about Sony Bravia V-Series KDL-40V3000 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.

1. Beautiful colors and outstanding clarity. I do not subscribe to cable or satellite and use a rabbit-ear antenna. I bought this TV a few months ago to replace a 27-inch picture-tube set which worked well, but I had to keep fiddling with the antenna to get adequate reception. With this HDTV set I just set the UHF loop ONCE and that was it. I don't have to use the long VHF dipoles at all, as all the digital channels are on UHF in my city (as in most places). I am getting a lot more channels than before: for example the local FOX affiliate has an HD channel as well as an SD channel. Same with the other three major networks. I am catching some local/community channels that I didn't even known existed. More and more local digital broacast channels are being added. The resolution is great (much better than cable). I live within 15 miles of most of the TV stations in the area.
   
   Delivery by Amazon was great and the price was fantastic. The XBR series is supposed to be the top of the line SONY but I couldn't see a significant difference in clarity when browsing in the local electronics stores.



2. This is one of the best tv's I've seen. High quality. Especially nice for olympic beach volleyball.



3. sony can only give me another refurbished TV. I was disappointed. I was going to get another Sony LCD TV at smaller size since Sony is such a trusted brand. now switching to Samsung. Hope theirs is better.



4. I just love this TV - this replaced a 32 Trinatron that was 8 years old. It was easy to setup and the picture quality is great. It works with all of my devices and was easy to hook up to my stereo.



5. from the description of the product. The TV is more than a TV, it is also a large screen monitor for my computer. The picture quality is high in HD, and is good in standard digital. The TV also has many other capabilities with picture and sound. I highly recommend it.

5 comments about Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-40XBR4 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.

1. I have always purchased Sony TVs, even since my family got its first Trinitron. The Sonys are always a notch above other TVs, which is why they cost more. That being said this might be the cream of the crop when it comes to TVs. Get this TV and you can literally tell your friends that your TV is better than their's, sight unseen. They might hate you for it until they come over and see it for themselves.
   The images are sharp, as you would expect them to be. Going to the store to see it doesn't give it justice until you lower the brightness and the contrast on the TV. Because stores always blast all the settings to full, distorting the picture into some super bright blob. Get it home, calibrate it to the proper contrast and brightness settings and then sit back and enjoy. The picture will blow you away.



2. This is a very good buy. Easy to set-up and operate. Colors are great & images are extremely clear.



3. This set is gorgeous, and I don't know why I waited so long to buy one.
   The picture is truly unbelievable. The only negative was the set up, Maybe because my husband and I are over 50. If you are also, get someone to hook it all up for you. You will love it.



4. Like many, I trolled the reviews of this set for a while and deliberated between this and the Samsung. I settled on the Sony for a few reasons:
   Anti Glare Coating
   Picture Quality seemed a little more natural
   Style of the set
   Brand name
   
   Most people have read the technical aspects of the set - it performs very well. I have it hooked up to Comcast HD and the picture quality is excellent. You do need to calibrate the set so search the internet and get better settings than out of the box - but overall you will be amazed with the PQ.
   
   The only reason I didnt rate it 5 stars is there is still some motion artifacts with the set. I consider 5 stars a perfect viewing experience, and this set comes close, but there is still work to be done.
   
   HD Cable looks great
   SD cable looks so-so
   Blu-rays look AMAZING
   PS3/XBOX 360/Wii all look awesome
   
   4/5 - would buy again.



5. I did alot of research before I bought this television and it has the most amazing picture and color. I would recommend to anyone you won't be disappointed!

No comments about Sharp Aquos LC19D45U 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV.

No comments about Toshiba REGZA Cinema Series 42XV545U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV.

1 comments about LG 32LG30 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV.

1. I set this TV up for a friend and the factory settings are not all that great. I changed the settings to VIVID then turned off/low ALL the noise reduction, gamma, black, etc filters with color temp at warm. Sharpness down to 20. With those settings, WOW!!! I was blown away with the picture quality on blu-ray discs via PS3 (Layer Cake, 5th Element, TMNT). Absolutely gorgeous picture. Played Battlefield Bad Company and it was a crisp, sharp, clean, beautiful picture. Gaming looks great!!! If you are looking for a 32" set, this is THE ONE! Best 720P 32" out there. Never seen anything better for this price.

1 comments about Mitsubishi LT-52149 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Integrated Sound Projector.

1. For several years I have hunted around electronic stores for a good television and sound system. Every salesman told me that people will spend thousands on a screen, but barely anything for sound. This made no sense to me. I ended up with a 5.1 Denon surround system to go with my 27" tube television. Then Mitsubishi releases the first high-quality flat screen television with an integrated sound system that actually produces surround sound. It is an impressive set.
   
   Set-up is fairly easy, as when you first plug in a cable from your DVD player or Cable/Dish, a screen pops up called, "Auto Output Sensing", which guides you through each device.
   
   VIDEO: The border of the LT-52149 is surrounded by a 1" black frame and a 4.5" bottom which includes the Integrated Sound Projector. The screen is a matte plastic that barely reflects any light, even when exposed to lots of indirect light. LCD screens are also lighter than Plasma and are more energy efficient. The setup is fairly intuitive with an array of adjustable features such as contrast, brightness, tint, sharpness, color range, etc. all which produce a truly realistic and vibrant color. This model contains an `international color standard' that supports 1.8 times more colors. I can tell just by adjusting the color setup that this flat screen color quality far surpasses anything I have seen in a store. Television transmission (I use Dish Satellite) is very good, but DVD movies are as crisp as anything I have ever seen (I have a SONY DVD/SACD player). You can also adjust the screen ratio to fit your style, such as stretch (Letterbox), stretch plus, narrow, zoom, and expand and standard (Full Screen). I was surprised to find there is no "Picture in picture" feature, but my Dish Satellite has a similiar feature. The 52-inch screen is best for rooms that are 20' feet or more in viewing distance, but the clarity and tight pixelation is suberb.
   
   AUDIO: This is what put this system over the top for me. Without wires and 16 small projecting speakers at the base of the screen, the LT-52149 produces an amazing surround sound. Now I have a 5.1 surround system which produces specific sounds from specific speakers. The Integrated Sound Projector produces a surround sound by transmitting the sounds to different walls and areas of your room. The setup can be customized by use of a colored plan diagram on the screen showing your seating position and the angles of the sound. You can adjust center, left, right, left (surround), right (surround), etc. until the sound is balanced according to your liking. It is not as pure as having a specific speaker producing one channel, but it is more of an all-encompassing surround sound (called Pro Logic II Simulated Surround Sound). It's actually a more realistic surround sound as opposed to a studio recording where different instruments come from different positions. I'm a hard-core audiophile, so I like both versions. If you just want a brilliant sound without the hassle of several speakers and wires, you'll be amazed. Plus, if you add a subwoofer, the richness of the sound is complete. I recommend a Yamaha or a Denon subwoofer and both can be purchased for less than $100. You really do need a subwoofer to experience the full range of the sound.
   
   COOL STUFF: Besides a fairly easy setup program, the LT-52149 comes with lots of extras.
   
   *There is a USB Photo Port easily accessible on the back where you can plug in your camera or card reader to watch a slideshow of your favorite shots or video.
   
   *There is a clock setting to turn the television on or off according to your preferences.
   
   *If you have children, you can `Lock' programs by their Ratings or Time. You can also lock the remote control - period.
   
   *The remote control can be used to control other devices (DVD, VCR, DVR) by using the enclosed IR Emittor (these are small transmitters placed by the remote signal receptor of your desired device).
   
   *The system is `Blu-Ray', MP3 player and gaming compatible.
   
   *There is a free TV Guide Daily service available as well.
   
   *However, this system does not come with the `kitchen sink'.
   
   IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you begin, you need to know what cables to buy. Call the manufacturer of your DVD player and ask them if your model is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) compatible. If it is, you need to buy/use an "HDMI to HDMI" cable. If it is not, you need to buy/use a triple color-coded "Component Video Cable" (connects High & Standard Definition A/V components). All these items can be purchased locally or on Amazon.com.
   
   I am a bit surprised at how long it took any manufacturer to come up with an integrated sound system with a high-quality flat screen television. This system does the trick and more!