5 comments about Sony Grand WEGA KF-50WE610 50-Inch HDTV-Ready LCD Rear Projection TV.

1. Just had to add that I've had this TV since March 2004, and still on my first bulb. 44 months and counting!



2. I bought this TV in Dec 2004, so I guess that was after Sony addressed the problems with the LCD (blue pixels) and lamp failures. The unit is still going strong after more than 3 years, and I have not had to replace the lamp yet. There have been no problems with the LCD panel.
   
   The HD picture is superb. Even at 480p resolution from a progressive scan DVD player, which is lower than the minimum defined HD resolution of 720p, the picture is outstanding.
   
   I wish there was more than one DVI input. This severely limits the number of HD sources that can be connected to the TV. This can be worked around, however, by using an external HDMI switch box, together with a HDMI-to-DVI cable to the TV.
   
   I plan on keeping the TV for some time. The newer HDTVs with digital HD tuners and multiple HDMI inputs are enticing. But I have quite a bit of money invested in this Sony, and I don't have a need for a digital HD tuner on the TV, since I subscribe to satellite TV.
   
   All in all, I am very pleased with this TV.



3. We have had this TV about 2 and half years. We have had power supply issues within 6 months, replaced our first lamp within 12 months of purchase, replaced our second lamp at about the 2 year mark, and now we have the infamous blue blob creeping across the screen (and growing daily). I agree with other posts that Sony is not the company it was, and given they have done absolutely nothing to make these issues right with consumers says even more about their company. In other words, it's not just the TV -- it is the company. This TV will cost you twice the sticker price in repairs (even with the extended warrantees), and Sony will do nothing. This ranks as one of the most wastful purchases I have ever made!
   
   This is my last Sony product, and for those who have written good reviews, GOOD LUCK -- I fear your time is limited with this lemon too.



4. This TV has been great to me.. I bought mine in Feb 2004 and still running off the first bulb!! Im a huge technology junky though.. and even though this tv is working great.. I have to upgrade.. Those new Sony XBR's are sweet. Looks like this tv might get sold or made to be a second TV..



5. I purchased this TV new in September of 2004. I have the blue blob problem that a lot of people seem to have. So I did some research online and found this site. Someone recommended this link, becuase Sony was doing the right thing and standing behind their product. [...]
   I thought, hey my TV is a 2004 model and Sony has committed to fix this known issue for people until Decemeber 2008. Great, I'll just give them a call and get this taken care of. NOPE! I called and apparently even though I bought my TV 9 months into 2004, it was a 2003 model. Who knew? So sony said tough luck pal we were fixing the 2003 models but we stopped doing that in June of 2008. Great I missed it by 3 months. I tried to get a supervisor and no one would take the call. Luckily for me I purchased the extended warranty from Circuit City when I bought this TV. It expires 1 week from today. Circuit City is sending someone out tomorrow to fix it. I was a huge Sony guy. No more. How can this company expect someone to pay [...] for this TV and it only lasts 4 years? I hear the repair is anywhere between [...]. I could buy a new 50" LCD projection TV for that price today, and you can bet the farm that it would not be a Sony. Someone on this site had a great idea, he was going to mail his TV to the CEO of Sony. Once mine is fixed and 2 years from now when this blue blob returns, I guarantee there will be a 50" Sony arriving at corporate headquarters. I'll never buy Sony again.

5 comments about Toshiba 32HL95 32-Inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV.

1. Have had this TV almost 2 weeks. The picture is great, do not have the hd cable box hook-up as yet, but picture is still great. Fantastic for movies. The major setback is the sound. Listening to any music channels the bass must be turned off totally. The thumping sound is really bad when music is being played. I hope to get surround sound soon to take care of this problem. Another problem is the remote. Has a slide indicator on the side of the remote to switch to tv, cable, dvd etc....It is pretty hard to pick up the remote without accidentally changing this switch. Should have moved to the front of the remote. All in all pretty satisfied.



2. It was a rare moment when my Toshiba 32HL95 arrived complete with all necessary cables and, when plugged in, displayed a picture of clarity and high definition that I had never seen before. We love our Toshiba.



3. horrible picture ! . loud humming noise. hdtv looks ok, regular tv looks really really bad. Save your money !



4. not a bad system, slow reaction to the remote..picture clear and quite a few nice features overall



5. I bought this LCD TV last week, compare with the Sony 32SA10 so far I owned, this one is better than Sony's. especailly by HDMI input, two inputs of component is convenient as well.

1 comments about Audiovox FPE3707HR 37-Inch -InchUltra-Inch High Resolution HD Flat Panel LCD TV.

1. We did some comparison shopping for an HDTV at different stores and settled on the Audiovox for a couple of reasons. One, it was one of the least expensive HDTV's for a 37" and two, it's a 1080P resolution. Every other HDTV in this price range were 720P, which if it's a great price and it doesn't say 1080P, than it probably is 720P. You're paying a little more for 1080P than 720P but trust me it is well worth the extra money.
   
   I have had this product for about four months now and have had no complaints. The size of the TV is just right for our small living room sitting about 8 feet away. I also like that the speakers for the TV are located on the bottom of the screen and not to the sides so it takes up less space. We watch blu-ray movies on our Playstation 3 and the picture quality is great. The only reason I give this TV 4 stars is because I have compared it to the Sony Bravia which is a TV that is nearly twice the selling price as the Audiovox. The Sony, also 1080P, has a little bit clearer picture with things that are out of focus when watching a movie (things that are in the background on the screen). I never noticed until I watched the Sony Bravia for a while. So, if your looking for a HDTV and have a small budget, I would definitly recommend the Audiovox.

5 comments about Samsung LTP227W 22-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV.

1. I bought this after shopping for a PC monitor/DVD viewer and this is it's main purpose for me. Side by side comparison showed the picture as being noticeably richer looking than other similar brands with the same source being played. It seems to be the best value in it's size range for a widescreen, and is available online for considerably less than retail. Excellent picture with DVD playback. Analog OTA picture is O.K. but not as good as similar size CRT. Remote and menu is easy to learn and use. The only surprise I had was that the monitor resolution of 1024 x 720 prevents some PC programs that require a minimum monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 to work properly with this monitor because it will recognize it as an 800 x 600 monitor at best. Also when using the DVI input for PC, the PC resolution will be locked at 800 x 600. If you use the PC's analog monitor out and an adapter cable to the monitors DVI input, the resolution can be changed in the PC and as shown on the monitor, but it will still be recognized as an 800 X 600 monitor as far as program minimum requirements. The PC analog picture is also noticeably inferior to digital. The easiest solution, if the PC has an S-video out, is to connect that to the monitor since the PC S-video out will still show the proper graphics onscreen in a program that requires 1024 x 768 even though the graphics and mouse curser will not be shown correctly through the DVI input. Simply switch the monitor input to S-video when using a program that does not display graphics properly onscreen. I am also having a strange occurrence where the screen goes dark for a few seconds and then returns. This occurs even when using the built in Samsung screen saver and is not PC related since it occurs with any input source. It actually happened as I was typing this. I am starting to record the time when this occurs. It was exactly 2 hours since it last occurred. It is annoying when working as it gives the impression that a power failure occurred. Overall I am satisfied with this model.



2. I spent a lot of time looking at different lcd tv models in the stores. The challenge, as always, was trying to find one in my price range that met my requirements. I was originally looking for a good quality, widescreen, HD-ready, lcd tv for around $1000. I soon found that it was hard to find a good widescreen below $1000. I looked at the off-brand models from Syntax and Apex and I just wasn't impressed with the picture quality. The brands that offered the best picture quality (at least to my untrained eyes) were Sharp, Sony, and this Samsung (some of the other Samsungs didn't look as good though). I am really happy with the picture quality and features of this model. It was easy to setup. I have never used component video inputs before now and it really makes a big difference. My only wish is that I could have gotten one with a larger screen.



3. This television is the best you can buy for the price ($1169 at Circuit City on sale) - I'll break it down by its possible uses:
   
   Television:
   With an analog television signal, the picture is mediocre - but that's true of most LCDs (and with how bad analog signals are getting, that might be true of all TVs these days). With an HDTV signal, the picture is crisp, clean, and static graphics don't waver like on most LCD televisions in this price range. Fast moving action doesn't blur or pixelate at all.
   
   DVD playback:
   When hooked up with component or S-video cables, DVDs are about as good as you'd get with a regular television. There may be some pixelation on static graphics and default color settings may not be to your liking, but playing with the settings will fix that for standard viewers. Using a DVI cable hook-up, you'll get an amazing picture that almost makes the cost of DVI cables worth it. The default widescreen picture may look pinched between two large black bars, but changing the picture settings will allow you to eliminate the typical widescreen black bars without sacrificing the edges of the picture.
   
   Computer monitor:
   *Note this television was hooked up to a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 Ultra graphics card*
   This is an excellent computer monitor, but ONLY if you use a DVI cable (this will keep you from hooking up a DVD or cable box with a DVI cable). Using an S-video cable to hook this television up to a computer will probably leave you with a massive case of eye strain because text will be blurry and the S-video option doesn't allow you to alter the setting very much. With a DVI hook up, this television can act as an excellent (and huge) computer monitor. With some programs such as video games, you may need to alter the in-game resolution to make it fit with the monitor resolution (tested with World of Warcraft), otherwise the game action will look blurry. Again, changing the setting will fix this problem for most peoples' tastes.
   
   You can have your computer running with the television picture-in-picture or side-by-side (or vice versa), allowing you to work and watch television or a DVD (S-video connection only).
   
   As for points of criticism, this television only has 1 S-video connection, 2 component video connections, and 1 DVI connection. The S-video connection does not face downward like the other connections do so pressing this unit back against a wall isn't possible if you're planning on using an S-video connection. The remote is serviceable, but the picture-in-picture channel must be changed via the remote by going through the on screen menu. The picture-in-picture cannot be swapped without going through the menu as well. The sound is face-forward only, but with a standard surround hook up you won't feel like the TV is projecting sound straight at you.
   
   With any LCD TV, you may find one or two dead pixels (visible on dark backgrounds), so you may want to check the picture before hooking everything up just in case.
   
   For the money and the size, this television can't be beat. I compared this TV to a 20" Sharp Aquos LCD and this Samsung actually came out on top in practically every category, including price. If you're looking for a great LCD television that can also be used as a computer monitor, this is the way to go.



4. At $650, there's hardly anything that comes close to what you get with this beautiful Samsung. Sleek design, beautiful picture quality, intuitive and powerful menus, good connectivity....(just make sure to pick up a VGA-DVI adapter if your video card doesn't support DVI. Changed my life. Buy. Buy. Buy.



5. This LCD TV has a very nice picture. It has a good range in the dark grays and the colors are very pleasing, especially with HD content. I have only used this TV with the DVI input direct from a Comcast (Motorola) cable box. It is on my desk about 36" away from my eyeballs. So, considering my extremely close viewing distance, this TV does have a far better than average picture. I can't rate the speakers, because I've never used them.
   
   Ever since I first hooked up the TV, about once per month or so, the TV's picture would randomly go to black while watching TV. It wouldn't give the "No Signal" error message or anything...just a black screen. I would have to turn the set off and then turn it back on again to get the picture back (which takes about 10 seconds total). I had this same experience with two different cable boxes that each had no problems with other TV's I own that have a DVI input. By the way, the TV sounds a strange, descending electronic chime whenever you turn it off. And whenever you turn it on it plays a similar but ascending electronic chime. It's kind of annoying and unprecedented. I never really minded the chimes, but still find it to be very odd. Perhaps this behavior is more common for electronics in other continents(?). Anyway, exactly one year and 18 days after I purchased this set, two things have suddenly and inexplicably gone wrong with the TV. First, the DVI input will only show a picture for about two senconds and then invariably goes black. This now happens every time, consistently, without fail, making the DVI input essentially useless. Very sad. I tried switching to every standard resolution that the cable box could output (480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i), all with the same results. ALSO, whenever I now press the "Menu" button on the remote or the TV itself, the menu attempts to display, but the menu graphics are so garbled, slanted and messed up that the TV's internal menu is totally unusable. The component input still seems to work fine. And I use the cable box for tuning. I can still use this set with the component input and that still looks great. But I'm not feeling very secure in this panel's reliability. I paid about $90 per month to own this TV before it had these problems. And taking it somewhere to be repaired is probably not worth it for me.
   
   So I, therefore would recommend that you look elsewhere for an LCD TV in this size. Even a different model Samsung with high ratings would be better than this one. Samsung does make some very, very good panels. I have 3 different Samsung computer monitors in my home (19", 21.3", and 24") and they all look and operate as well as the first day I bought them--the smaller ones years ago. My unscientific theory, based only on my own experiences, is that this particular model of LCD TV has some reliability and performance problems with its internal electronics. The panel itself is fine, but the "boards" that the inputs attach to are faulty somehow, especially where the digital (DVI) input is concerned.

4 comments about Sharp LC-20B6U-S 20" Flat-Panel LCD Television.

1. My Setup: Satellite - Non High Def S-Video (Monster Cable - high end). Picture ranges from good to great. Channel dependant. Originally purchased a Toshiba SD P4000 (liked the attahced DVD player). While the Toshiba was considerably cheaper (and smaller 14") you get what you pay for. The Toshiba picture quality was unacceptable with my set up (Pixilation issues). As a computer monitor on my 4 year old Dell Laptop with ATI Mobility Graphic card 32mb display is crystal clear. This TV supports HI-DEF. It has a very small footprint and fits nicely on the corner of my desk. Sound is adequate for a small room. Overall while a little on the expensive side, I would highly recommend it. Saw this unit with a component feed in the store (DVD hookup) - was incredible - will be purchasing a dvd player for this guy soon and perhaps a hi-def sat receiver or better yet move the TV to where I already have one to test it out :-). Portable enough to bring on trips for gaming console.
   
   Pros : Footprint / Portability / Display quality / Manual adjustments or can set most settings to 'auto'. 60,000 hour rating / enough inputs
   Cons: PC Monitor only supports 640x480 or 1024x768 have to ensure PC is at this resolution. A little pricey



2. I absolutely love this TV. I purchased it and immediately put it up on my wall. I use all of the component video in's and the PC in. I attached my DVD player with the component in using Monster THX 800 cables, some of the best cables on the market. The picture quality shows it. My other component in is attached to my X-Box, let me tell you, the TV makes the difference while playing the games. As of right now I do not have HDTV but I do plan on hooking it up. As for the PC input it is absolutely wonderful. When I got this TV I also got a wireless mouse/keyboard combo so I can use the TV from my bed and or my Lazy-Boy chair.
   
   Pros: Size (fits anywhere on any wall), Picture quality, Video (in's / pc in), Easy useage.
   Cons: No HDMI input, DVI in, No HDTV tuner, Replacement parts are expensive (Power adapter= $155)
   
   Overall Rating of TV: 9.7 / 10



3. The quality of the screen (I'm using it as a TV) is not as good as my old 1987 bedroom TV. Other reviewers were pleased, maybe it works better connected to a PC? I've gone through the setup a number of times. Can't get a clear picture.
   
   It is compact and fits well on the counter top. Also, it was easy to setup.
   
   For delivery an appointment had to be scheduled so I had to come home from work for a 4 hour period to have this item delivered. This is the first time any service didn't deliver to my door and this item isn't more than usual orders.



4. Pros:
   * good looks
   * good quality fit and finish
   * good picture both via cable TV and PC (1024x768), even with over-the-air reception
   * surprisingly good sound quality
   * good remote functions
   Cons:
   * OPC feature

1 comments about JVC AV-65WP74 65-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready Projection TV.

1. We bought the TV several months ago and just love it. My husband loves to watch movies on it. Plus you have so many screen options such as split screen, multi-screen and even a preview selection that pops up approximately 20 mini-screens at once so that you may get a brief view on what's on the several channels.

   The aspect ratios works great for everything we watch. Plus, the sound qualty is exceptional.

   I definitely recommend this TV!

5 comments about Syntax Olevia LT42HVi 42-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV.

1. This LCD TV is awesome. Speakers mounted under the screen mean it will fit into a tighter space than a TV with side mounted speakers. The glass screen with its special coating make the picture brilliant and eye popping. Reflections are only slightly more than a regular LCD screen and not a problem. It also has a HD TV tuner built in, so you can get the over the air HD TV programing.
   
   I would recommend this to anyone. It is the best Syntax Olevia TV I have seen and I already own a 27" & 37" Olevia TV.
   
   Some complain about the remote & speakers, but the remote is better than my other Olevia TVs and I find the sound from the speakers to be very good to excellent.



2. I love the TV when it is working. It has a great picture and sound. My tuner went 2 months ago and I spoke with CS. They shipped the parts and I changed them, I had power supply issues now. They sent more parts and then the in house repairman. The TV still has the same problems. I placed a complaint with the BBB after the first month was over and no response from them.
   
   CS is horrible and no one gets back to you. I finally received a replacement TV, the shipped it by truck from CA to NY, received it broken. You have to wonder if they shipped me a broken one because of the complaint I made to the BBB.
   
   It's been a week since the 2nd one arrived and no phone calls from them. I had to re-do the paperwork and re-give a credit card to place a hold so they can send a new TV. As of today 2 months later I still have no TV and a warranty that is running out soon.
   
   Beware if you have problems you are in for a long hard trip with their CS. No one ever calls you back. Getting a someone to answer the phone will take about 30 minutes, you will get hung up on. BBB is also waiting for them to respond after 3+ weeks into the complaint.



3. First look at the reviews for support issues most are newer since TV's work fine... for a while.
   
   I have purchased 4 Olevia TV's (from 27" to 42") and until recently I would have recommended them to anyone. First there was slow rebates, but I was aware of that problem when I made the purchase. Then it came time for service, and my experience was the same as recent reviews. They are very nice and promise to take care of everything... DON'T BET THE FARM. Just like others have said here, they say parts will be shipped (in my case on the 3rd) then a week or two later you'll find out that parts haven't shipped, or on back order. BIG HINT: If the manufacture of a product has major components on back order, your's is not the only one broke.
   
   I've bought 4, but Olevia has got the last dollar from me and if you're smart they wouldn't get your first one. I think some retailers like Office Depot and HSN have dropped the line and just selling off stock.
   
   DO NOT BUY! You have been warned.



4. Low on cash? Want to save some money? Want a decent LCD that will satisfy your input/output needs? Look no more because the Syntax Olevia LT42HVi 42" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV will do just that.
   
   Pros: Lots of inputs including 2 HDMI 1.2 interconnect (HDMI 1.2 version was confirmed by Syntax customer support). Excellent design and user friendly. Affordable price. The HDMI video quality is excellent. Make sure you get a DVD upconverter or HD/Blu Ray DVD Player, or a cable receiver with HD broadcasting.
   
   Cons: Bad remote, you have to literally point at the corner of the screen to get a signal. Glass in front of the LCD is highly reflective and will impair your viewing pleasures. Resolution only goes up to 1080i. Display for Composite connections are horrible. Video quality from a VCR even turned out better. No toslink (digital) or Coaxial audio interconnect.
   
   Overall performance from personal experience: not bad for the buck especially if you want to save. Enough bells and whistles to last you for awhile.
   
   NEW COMMENT:
   
   For PS3 users, if you receive the green screen of death when loading a game, turn off your TV, then turn on the TV again. That should clear up the problem. This problem only exists with the PS3 menu and game play, but not for blu ray dvd's. I am not sure why it does this. I will be receiving brand HDMI cables (v1.3) in the mail to see if it does the same problem. I will keep you folks posted.



5. i would give this company zero star's if i could... got a tv from them that broke with in 6 month's. got a new one wit the warranty and they put the rest of the existing warranty on it....then that tv broke again in about seven month's...now i'am stuck with a broken tv.....if you like being disrespected by a company after you buy a exspensive item this is the tv for you...i called costumer service and the girl on the the phone actually said " yeah what cha want" not may i help you with your problem...they hang up on you after leaving you on hold for a half a hour. so here's your warning pass it on to everyone you know looking to buy a flat panel tv this is the worst company ever....

5 comments about Zenith D60WLCD 60" LCD Projection HDTV-Ready TV.

1. My boyfriend bought this TV the first year it came out--he paid almost $6,000 for it!!! It's now almost four years old. We've have the same green/yellow tinge with loads of blue throughout. Quoted over $1,000 for the repair. The local repair people didn't even have to come look at it to know what the diagnosis was. This product is a lemon and the manufacturer keeps rolling out the product year after year. The manufacturers are criminals. If I had the money and time, I'd sue them.



2. I purchased the 44" version of this TV back in June 04. Within 6 months the dreaded blue line appeared at the bottom. An LG rep on another forum confirmed that excessive heat causes the plastic lens mounts to warp after awhile.(He has since deleted all his posts) I can't post a URL but do a search on E44W46LCD + TriodeGuy and you will find my posts on the other forum. There is a fix for the blue line problem that doesn't require light engine replacement. Please see my posts for details. There is also mention from another poster of a class action lawsuit in Jersey.



3. 6 months ago my T.V. started to show the blue haze. At first, I thought it was the satelite signal. How does a $3000 t.v that is 2 years old have problems so quickly. My family grew up on Zeniths; 2 Zenith's in a 25 year span. So I started to do some research on the Internet and learned about the famous LG/Zenith blue haze. I knew the one year warranty had expired, but I thought I would call LG to get their opinion. As soon as I told the customer service rep the model of my T.V., I heard this pause (as she was expecting me to complain about the Blue Haze) which I did. Immediately she told me that I had to speak with someone else in another department. It seem like they established a new unit just for these type of phone calls. To my surprise, the rep told me that they would cover all parts and labor. A week later, I received a letter from LG explaining that they want to cover all expenses to repair my T.V. and there was language in the letter that stated a disclaimer that LG electronic is not at fault for the the problems that have occured. I signed the letter, sented it back to them and they had a video service in my area come pick up the t.v for repair. I should have the set back by next week.



4. After calling LG/Zenith I got the 'we're not responsible but we'll fix your set for free' certified letter. The local repair company began installing the new light engine in my living room but found after complete disassembly that the new engine was not correct and would not work. He loaded up my set and took it to get another engine, he claims to be on the 4th light engine from LG since each one is either wrong for the set or won't work upon installation. I hope they take care of this no matter if the problem is their parts or their choice of repairman or I'll be the one starting the class action!



5. After a few months of having the TV we noticed dark gray spots when it was a dark part. Luckily it was still under warrenty and Zenith came out and fixed it right away. Then just recently we got a blue spot in the bottom corner that grew across the bottom. We're still able to watch tv (for now) but not for long it sounds like. We got online and looked up the issue only to find out this is almost a guarenteed problem with this model of Zenith and cost more to fix than buying a new TV. We seem to be lucky having it last ALMOST 4 years, some people's didn't even last 2.

5 comments about Sony Grand WEGA KF-42WE610 42-Inch HDTV-Ready LCD Rear Projection TV.

1. Breathtaking is the only way to describe watching at a nature documentary on this television. I'd admired this model long before it came out on the Sony website, but I became somewhat concerned as I heard reports of initial problems. Finally, after I had several friends who had this tv who hadn't experienced problems, I decided to bite the bullet and get my own. (No, I didn't become friends with them just because they owned my coveted television.) I've been immensely pleased with my purchase. It's just beautiful.
   
   The only thing strange about it is that it (the case?) makes this strange noise on occasion that sounds as if something is expanding or contracting inside.



2. I bought this kind LCD projection TV back oct. 2003. Less than 2 hours per day watching by average. It's lamp burned out last week and cost $200 to replace it by yourself. It is hard to open panel to reach the lamp box. Too expensive to maintain.



3. How can someone say great value for a $2500 television? Well, compared to comparably sized plasma and DLP sets, the 42WE610 is inexpensive.
   
   Cutting to the chase - This set will appeal to you if:
   -You desire a very bright screen (this set is BRIGHT!) which can perform even in daylight
   -You would like a slim TV (much smaller than CRT, about a foot deep)
   -You see rainbows on DLP sets
   -You don't have $4000 or more for an HDTV plasma (not EDTV panels which are cheaper)
   
   This set's cons are:
   - a somewhat lackluster black level (which can be tweaked very effectively by either professional calibration or online research)
   - sporadic reports of problems, which all seem to be resolved as of mid-2004.
   
   Subjectively, I feel this set outperforms plasma screens, as the pixel structure is not as easy to see, and for the brightness levels achievable (wouldn't want to burn in that plasma!).
   
   I also feel it outperforms DLP, because the picture is less noisy and there are no rainbow effects (trails of color on high contrast images caused by the viewer's perception of the color wheel which separates 1-chip DLP white light into colors). DLP has slightly better blacks, but they're very close. In my opinion, the Grand Wega generally produces a picture which is less noisy and more "film-like."
   
   In summary, anyone would be pleased with this set's overall performance. I haven't regretted the purchase once in over a year.



4. My husband anounced one day, we were going shopping for a new TV. (Although I was not aware there was a problem with the one we owned) After an hour of drooling in the plasma section we rounded the corner & both of us said, LOVE IT!! it had the best picture there. Now, a year and a half later, I am still amazed at the piture quality. It seems like you right there with the photograher! Every once in a while it powers on with a crazy screen but turn it off & wait 10 minutes or so & it is fine. (service stated it is like your computer-sometimes it mis-loads upon firing up) I would cetainly buy it again!! I have been happy with Sony products in the past but they out did themselves this time.



5. I have this tv. Apparently the optical engine on this thing goes at the 2 year point. Sony is very aware of the problem. Lucky for me I spent 340 bucks for an extended warantee. I would suggest you do the same. The optical engine costs $1100 to fix. Depending on your timing of when the thing breaks you could be out a tv for a while since this part gets backordered all the time.
   
   I do love the picture on this tv but BUY THE WARANTEE...

No comments about 20IN LCDtv 16X9, 1366 X 768, 2X10W Audio.