5 comments about Sony Bravia M-Series KDL-32M3000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV.

1. Overall I am very happy with this SONY. Great picture and easy to set up. I was however surprised to find out this TV is Made in Mexico. My fingers are crossed that it wasn't made on a Friday. We happen to live in Mexico a good part of the year and I am not a fan of electronics made there. Just as I am not a fan of American made autos.



2. Just what I expected. Excelent product, no flaws. I recommend it.
   
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3. I've had this TV for about six months and like everything about it. Ordering through Amazon was a snap, shipping time quick and setup as advertised. We liked it so much that we ordered a smaller version for the bedroom. Would recommend it to anyone.



4. This is the second one that I purchased! It has a very clear picture and since I have it connected to my PC, I rarely watch TV anymore!
   
   Already looking at another one.



5. This is a very nice TV. The controls are easy to use and ports are easily accessed. The picture was superb right out of the box and required very little adjustment. Also, I turned it on using my cable box remote immediately, no synching required. Very happy with this purchase.

5 comments about Sony KV-30HS420 30-Inch FD Trinitron WEGA HD-Ready Widescreen CRT TV.

1. I must say this Television is exactly what I have been looking for. I bought an LCD Flat panel and was very dissapointed with scenes of blotchy greys, glitchy sports with a foggy image at times? Then took it back on my 7 day return policy. I exchanged it for a Plasma! The Colour was perfect but once again discouraged I took it back. $250.00 plus dollars after 4000-6000 hours for a backlight I dont think so, if you can not afford to fix a tv dont buy the Tv(Student). Might I add I only have digital sattelite Reception. I did some more research On this partcular Item and was very pleased. Eventually most channels will be in widescreen. I'm not going to get all technical just strait too the point.
   I Wanted this T.V for SPORTS , VIDEO GAMES , AND DVDS. Dont scrape your pocket for a television that is nearly the same in picture. The only problem is the weight, 150 pounds of back breaking labour compared too a slim lcd/plasma 45 pounds. Do not hesitate on choosing the Television purchase it is well worth the money. Once I get quality component cables or S-Cables Im sure it will highten my experience with the tv. I payed 4.95 on consumerreports.org just too get the plain and honest truth. I read up on all of the pros and cons on numerous Flat screen TV's Weather Plasma , lcd , or Hi-scan Tube HD TV's not only on consumerreports but many other websites as well. I think I knew more than the salesman!!!!. I tryed too lay this paragraph flat out on the table and I hope it helps you make a positive decision.



2. ok, as another person stated, i've also tried expensive lcd and plasma monitors. same issues...blacks aren't quite black enough...ghosting on fast moving images. i finally took a friend's advice and looked at the 30" wega monitor (didn't need the 34"). wow, words can't describe the incredible picture...blows away the best lcd and plasma monitors. the drawback as others have pointed out is the weight...and i'm sure the electrical costs.
   
   i didn't think to ask a tv repair person for their opinion given today's disposable-by-design market, but i got the advice another person got...the sony wega hd crt screen is probably THE best high definition monitor on the market. sure, lcd/plasma give you the cool factor, but the bottom line is no lcd/plasma monitor can beat the picture quality or cost of a sony wega hd crt monitor.
   
   buy it...marketing hype aside, thes is the intelligent choice.
   
   don montalvo, nyc



3. First of all I want to say that Im a filmmaker and know about TV and film quite a lot so I know what Im talking about. Anyone that knows about TV's knows that CRT/picture-tube TV's (the fat ones) will produce superior image quality than any comprable LCD monitor. Just because a TV is thin and flat does not mean that it will produce a better image quality. Thin TV's are all the rage right now but what trully should matter is the picture quality. My Sony 30" widescreen HDTV's image quality is awsome. I've had it for about a year now and have been very, very, happy with it. Yes, it is super bulky and heavy but it fits in the corner of my bedroom quite well and its picture tube is super flat. Plus, the design of the TV makes it look a lot thinner than it really is. I've had to point out to guests that my TV is not a thin TV. The other cool thing about CRT HDTV monitors are that they cost about 40% less than flat LCD or plasma TV's. And like I said before, LCD will not give the same picture quality as CRT's. Plasma TV's do compare to CRT's but they cost a lot more and unlike CRT's you don't have recharge the chemicals like you do in plasmas after about 3000 hours of viewing time. Plus, I got my TV as a brand new clearance item at Fry's for $600! Trust me, I did a lot of research and this model had it all. About the only thing I wish it had was a third HDMI input and the capacity to broadcast at 1080p.



4. I bought this TV solely for HD gaming for my 360. It is a very solid performer. The colors are vivid and bright. The blacks are the best one can find in an HDTV....It does have some minor faults though... Very mild bowing exists and text gets a little fuzzy on the periphery of the screen.
   
   This TV really shines with HD cut scenes in video games....STUNNING!!!
   



5. I thought I was going to spring for a Pioneer Kuro 50", after extensive research and comparison, it's pretty much the top of the top when it comes to quality, and I got a great deal for my buddy, who loves it. But in comparison, I only watch my 18 year old 27" TV a couple of hours a day, and I don't entertain with it on, so dropping $3K on a new set made no sense. I remember seeing the prototype of the Sony widescreen HD CRT sets in Tokyo in 1989, about $15K at the time, and I promised myself I would own one, once the price dropped. And voila! Almost 20 years later, my dream has come true. So can yours, if you can live with the difference in size, picture quality, and energy consumption. Yes, it's quite a bit deeper, but if you are replacing an old CRT, like mine (which died yesterday), you probably won't mind. As you already know, besides the Kuro, no LCD nor plasma is going to give you the detail and contrast (blacks) that a CRT will. And the thing nobody ever talks about is that CRTs will consume much less power than either LCD or plasma. The late model Wegas all come HDMI ready, which is required for all the upgrades coming with digital television broadcast next year, and though this 30" Sony will not achieve 1080p, it doesn't have to, because that resolution is wasted on any screen smaller than 50", a fact nobody here seems to acknowledge. I would go so far as to say, if you are not a film maker, you are wasting your time worrying about anything higher than 720p, which this set achieves. Still want to spend $900 at Costco or Best Buy for a comparable plasma? I bought my tv from a gamer who fell hard for his $4K Kuro, and sold his 1 year old Sony to me for...$180! I could have gotten the top of the line 36"XBR widescreen with matching stand for $450 used, but the point is, if you are looking for a bargain basement HDTV deal, for less than the price of a new Blueray DVD player, now is the time. Once you hook up that new HD DVD player, you'll forget all about that wall mount.

No comments about Sony Bravia M-Series KDL-32M4000/R 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Red.

No comments about Samsung LNT5781F 57-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV with LED Motion Plus.

No comments about HITACHI L32A01A-32" MULTI SYSTEM PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL BG/SECAM BG DK/NTSC LCD TV. 110V-240V DUAL VOLTAGE FOR WORLDWIDE USE..

No comments about Philips 52PFL5603D 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.

5 comments about Westinghouse LTV37W2 37-Inch LCD HDTV.

1. Terrible sound. Impossible to calibrate. Yellow lines on some HD channels. No pnp. Stay away from this one even if they give it away.



2. One month after the one year warranty ran out, so did my color tuner. I was Westing HOSED



3. While the picture and features of this TV are great for the price, you will be very unhappy should you have any problem with it. Mine keeps switching inputs for no apparent reason and going blank. Also the sound does not work with the HDMI input. Westinghouse service admits these are problems when I call but the only solution is to ship them the TV in California because they have no parts for it already. Neither do they have any local service center where it could be returned. The freight to ship it to California is $245.00. Great warranty, isn't it? My advice is to pay more upfront and get a brand that has manufacturer's support.



4. I've had this TV for a little over a year now, so I've had plenty of time to formulate an opinion.
   
   -Pros-
   *Great Picture in any mode. I have a PS3 and watch Blu-Ray movies and they look incredible!
   *2 HDMI inputs
   *Big bang for your buck.
   *Its been over a year and haven't had any technical issues.
   
   -Cons-
   *Unimpressive sound quality. It isn't bad until you start turning it up pretty loud. I like movies rather loud, so thats where I had my issues with the sound.
   *Doesn't save your audio settings when you change your audio output from internal to external, so every time you turn your tv on and want to use your home theatre for cable/sattelite sound you have to reselect that option on the menu.
   *If you do use the audio output to a receiver you have to put the TV near 100% to get a decent output to your stereo receiver.
   
   -Summary-
   A very good picture with over a year of trouble free viewing. The cons are really minimal when you factor in everything you get for the price. I would highly recommend this TV to everyone.



5. Waited a year to see if Westinghouse would fix the HD Tuner that randomly locks up when changing channels or powering on.
   
   They won't admit there is a problem with this model only their 47".
   
   I use OTA (rabbit ears) to get my HD channels and when it is getting the HD signal the TV will occasionaly (about 4 times a week) lock up. Lock up completly the only way to unlock it is to pull the power cord from the wall.

No comments about Philips 52PFL3603D 52-Inch Widescreen 1080p LCD HDTV With Pixel Plus.

5 comments about Toshiba 20HLK86 20-Inch Kitchen Series Diagonal TheaterWide HD Monitor LCD TV.

1. Pro:
   Sharp picture, even over component video - good color response, compares well to other TVs of similar price and size
   HDMI input
   Very attractive stainless steel case (even the stand is stylish)
   Slim, stylish remote
   
   Con:
   Remote not universal - too bad because the remote is otherwise really nice
   No built in OTA tuner - not a big minus, but worth knowing
   
   This is a good TV for a kitchen (especially if the other appliances are stainless) or a bedroom. Works exactly as advertized - good picture, nice packaging, no frivilous extras. Basic universal remote functionality would make this a five star review.



2. This is a great buy. If you are looking for a bedroom TV or a really nice kitchen tv, or even for LAN parties...(it has a cool handle) this is the TV. IT is $200 cheaper then at Best Buy. HDMI and component video inputs...and doubles as a PC monitor. I know TV's.--I have 6 of them :)



3. Though I'm tempted to give it a 4.5, this set is good but not great compared to the latest REGZA displays that Toshiba produces. The better panels seem to have slightly better contrast ratios and better panel response times. However, most of this makes little difference for our usage.
   
   FIrst and foremost, this is designed for kitchen use; it has the same stainless-steel finish as many high-end kitchen appliances and fits into our kitchen/breakfast room quite well. It's stylish and cleanly designed, with few frills and smooth surfaces.
   
   It is also well thought out regarding the rear panel. Though it's a bit difficult to remove and insert -- and also a little more fragile than I'd like -- there is a rear cover that hides the connections for power and cable TV. To make this work properly it's important to sit down, place the TV face down (on a soft surface, of course) in front of you (I used my lap), and perform the "operation" there. This makes it far easier to remove the panel, install your cables and connectors, and reinstall the rear cover. Though it's a little finicky the finished product is very nice in a kitchen like ours, where it's easy to see the back of the set.
   
   Picture quality is very good for this price range. I've only used it with regular cable so far; no doubt the picture would be improved by connecting to a digital cable or satellite source.
   
   All in all, I highly recommend this set IF you need something for kitchen use or you just like the styling of this unit.



4. Good looking TV, good picture, easy to mount. Too bad the remote is not a universal style. It will not control the cable box or dvd, so I am using the cable box remote. I did have some initial trouble getting some of the HD channels to work when using an hdmi cable, but I am not sure if that was more of a problem with the cable box. Anyway the problem sorted itself out and is now working fine.



5. The tv is awesome. The picture is incredible and the tv has many features. The only thing I would have like to have seen better is the PIP function. It is a bit limited -- it can only show the analog signal. There is also no easy swap or split creen finction like I have on my other big screed hdtv. Other than that, it is a great tv, especially for the price on Amazon.
   
   On the other hand, Amazon's "white glove" delivery service left a lot to be desired. My shipment came through Eagle Global Shipping. I had seen several complaints from other buyers about Eagle, so I kept close tabs on the status of my shipment. After a few days, when the packeage was getting close, I called Eagle to arrange the delivery time. They said it was a good thing I called because they did not have a phone number for me. Had I not called, they said they would have eventually sent me a post card and waited for me to call them. Anyway, they said the package was not quite ready for delivery and to call back the next day. The next day, I called and they asked me for my address. Somehow, they had a different address for me. They said they could not deliver my package until this was straightened out. I checked my Amazon receipt and went online to make sure that I had not made a mistke, but everything had my correct address on it. After several calls to Amazon and another day of waiting, it got straightened out. However, when the packagae was delivered, they missed the 5 hour delivery window by alomst 2 hours.
   
   Now, I still think I would have ordered the tv because this was a great deal. It was at least 20% cheaper than what I could have gotten from a local store. However, if it was only 10% cheaper, I would have saved myself the hassle and just bought it locally.

5 comments about Toshiba REGZA 52HL167 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.

1. After several months of researching I decided on this TV. When I compared it to other 52in HDTV's including Sony, Samsung & Sharp, there was a very noticeable reduction in glare on this set. Actually there were no reflections. Price at Samsung was another factor. Throw in no sales tax their free white glove delivery service and it was a no brainer. I've been watching it for a month and the picture quality is tops. Good menu and very easy to use remote. Extremely happy with it and the delivery service.



2. I have a similar Toshiba 47LZ196 that I paid $3499.99 for in Dec. 2006 that is just under 1 year and 2.5 months old and the panel ($3400.00) crapped out on me. After being informed by multiple Toshiba reps that I was in the window to receive assistance I was informed NOTHING would be covered and I was responsible for the cost of the part and repairs. What a joke for a higher end flat panel. One year and almost $4000.00 down the old crapper. Such a shame since I really liked that tv.



3. I had this TV for exactly one month. Luckily I could send it back for a full refund. The TV stopped turning on. Tried different outlets, differnt electronics in the outlets everything else worked fine. The TV did look good for the time I had it. But it lacks a few feature other TVs in its price range have, like Picture in Picture or USB viewing (the one on this is just for service). From playing games on it there was some blurring with the 8ms reponse time. The sound was decent for TV speakers. The features are lacking compared to other TVs, and the price has gone up, I got it for $1941 and now is about $300 more. Also I should mention it is a very heavy TV for an LCD and thicker than most, just another reason to go with a different TV. If it worked I would give the TV a 3 star review, but I would suggest buying through amazon for the teriffic Customer Service. They extended my return window since I only had 3 days left to return the TV, and it was Saturday and it would take a few business days past my return window to process the return. A hassel but as smoth as can be.



4. The Toshiba REGZA 52HL167 52-inch 1080p LCD HDTV that I purchased thru Amazon is a great product. Delivery and set up went smoothly and as promised. The product is everything I expected and more. I needed a screen that wouldn't reflect light since the TV is near large windows. Other reviews said this TV would fit the bill and indeed it does.



5. I ordered and received this set about a week ago through one of Amazon's partners (the one currently being used at this writing). Anyway, more about the set and the free delivery later. Both the decision to buy this TV and the method of delivery were extremely important to me for budget considerations. And nerve wracking! But I'd had my eye on this Toshiba for over 6 months and now I believe it's been discontinued; which made my stress levels even higher!! My advice? Buy it as soon as you can!
   
   The set itself is my dream come true. The picture is phenomenal compared to the others I've viewed in this size range (Sony, Samsung and Sharp). The picture is simply...better. Very black blacks! Incredibly sharp and bright, with no banding, ghosting. Standard TV and DVD replay is good, not great. This set apparently plays exactly whatever "feed" it gets. So it can be spectacular one moment or not so sharp the next (though standard reception still is watchable). It's the HD reception that "knocks your socks off"! And I can see no "blur" on fast action sequences, whether with sports or movies when it's getting HD reception. The non-glare screen is another big plus! No reflections of the lamps behind you, sun, etc. on this set. It's crystal clear, bright and sharp in any room light. What can I say? I love this Toshiba!
   
   Now about the shipping. It was "free" and to "my door". The driver was very professional and friendly. Unloaded the set for inspection and helped me look it over, in depth. It was perfect. So I say "congrats" to Amazon and Sixth Ave. for selling and delivering a great product to me for about a grand or more less than the retail stores here. Don't miss this opportunity if you're looking for a great 52" HDTV!