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5 comments about Sony Grand WEGA KDF-50WE655 50-Inch LCD Projection TV with Integrated HDTV Tuner.

1. I owned the samsung 42" dlp before this unit. The samsung service was INCREDIBLY bad--it couldn't be any better than what is described in other reviews. I had innumerable problems with this TV, including service calls, washed out images, and total failure. I finally got them to give me "permission" to trade this in for the sony. This product is far superior. However, do yourself a favor and get a calibration disc. This will improve the picture immeasurably. If you are going to spend big bucks on a tv, pay the money to get the dark/light and color in focus. How can others complain about the "black," if they haven't had it professionally calibrated? Playing with the tv menu and complaining is like changing the stations on your car radio and saying your engine now runs rough. geez!
   
   My only complaint also concerns outputs which are limited as another person stated. However, if you hook up inputs correctly, the output problem becomes mute. I run a satellite receiver, DVD/VHS, 6 speakers (psb and paradigm) and audio receiver with this TV, so connections are a bit tricky. I also wish that they had included the computer input which many other hdtv's have--however the price of this tv is somewhat lower than other 50" so that trade-off seems understandable. For the money this is a great tv, and 50" is a wonderful size for a larger living room.



2. I got this TV about a month ago. Fantastic color and sound quality. Black is not absolute, which is typical for an LCD TV. Black is dark enough however that it really is not a factor.
   
   When you get used to HDTV you really notice how low quality a standard broadcast is. I am using a DirecTV HD receiver for all channels including local. I do not get cable or HD good local reception where I am. I can not comment about off air TV quality.
   
   I chose an LCD based product because I could see the rainbow on some DLP based products. There is also a squeal audible (color wheel?) with some DLP products. I chose the Sony because it does not give much of a "screen door" appearance as some other LCD projectors do.
   
   If using a home theatre or surround sound receiver for your audio be sure to get a "fast" TV like this one. On some TVs the video processor is slow enough that you get sound and video out of sync. This TV does not suffer from such a video delay.



3. I purchased the 50" Sony, two weeks ago, and after having my electronically inclined son tune up the colors, and make a few picture adjustments are observing a wonderful picture. Sound is good, not great, but will be putting in surround sound soon. As prices fall this set is now nearing the$2,000 price point, which is a lot of set in terms of features and size for the money. I would advise a service agreemnet as projection bulbs do in fact burn out after 2-3,000 hours and can be very expensive. The set up was flawless, and the picture quality is superb.



4. Let's be honest. This is one very high class television with all the bells and whistles. The picture it produces is incredible with either Digital Cable or HDTV signal, and is just as amazing when used with Optical, S-Video, or Progressive Scan component cables from a DVD/VCR. The clarity, brilliance, and color rendition is A+ through and through. You'd be hard pressed to find folks to disagree with that. The area where this TV gets dinged in the same for any large screen LCD, DLP, or Plasma unit - no one likes the low resolution analog delivery when a large widescreen is hooked up to a poor analog cable or worse still VHF or UHF non-digital signal. So make a commitment now that you are shopping for a big screen HDTV set-up. If you are willing to spend a couple of grand on a large screen high-end television, you should really give consideration to providing that television with a high-end signal. That means getting digital cable, satellite (digital signal), a house antenna for free over-the-air HDTV, and investing in a DVD/VCR that has the modern outputs. Do that and you are going to be in awe each night you settle in front of this television. Don't do it and you are going to settle for less than this television can provide.
   
   I've owned this television for about one year now. I can tell you that it is highly impressive. The clarity and depth of the picture are astonishing and the brilliance is fantastic. Style-wise, okay, the newer model of this same system is more "modern" than this. Sound-wise, this system produces clear tones and great surround. I utilize this set with a home theatre set-up using Optical out from the TV and am immersed with sound. And I can say that playing Xbox on this set-up with the MS HD component cables is astoundingly realistic.
   
   The really great features too are that this does have its own integrated ATSC tuner to decode the HD free over-the-air signals. And better still the no need for picture-in-picture when you can split the screen and watch them side-by-side (though you can't do that with two ATSC tuned stations - one has to be analog).
   
   But probably the best perspective I can give you is that I treat the guests to my home who haven't yet seen such a high-end widescreen television to a bit of a test. I display for them the analog every day picture first in full 16:9 view and then in 4:3 standard. They instantly agree that analog in 16:9 is not sharp, and less appealing. Then I switch it over to a digital connection and they are back to being awed. Finally, I tune in an HDTV broadcast and everyone is absolutely mesmorized. During the Superbowl this year one of my party guests exclaimed, "Wow! I can see individual faces in the stadium seats when the cameras are watching the action on the field." Yes, I know. I get that enjoyment every single day when I power up the Sony 50". If you are seriously looking to get a big screen, this one is the absolute way to go! I'll leave the rest to argue over which is better, an LCD Projection, DLP, LCD flat panel, or Plasma. I already know. It's sitting in my entertainment center.



5. COMES WITH MEDIA CARD SLOT, LARGE SCREEN, SPEAKERS ON SIDE. PICTURE QUALITY IS AMAZING!! I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH.

2 comments about Philips 60PP9352 Epic 60-Inch Projection HDTV-Ready TV.

1. This is the best tv in the whole wide world.



2. TV has no inputs for a center channel so one must be set on top. My first unit had a black spot on the screen, I couldn't find anyone to do warranty work for Philips (neither could they). After 7 weeks of calls, emails, waiting on parts, and finally a complaint against Philips to the Better Business Bureau and a credit card dispute. The store I purchased the unit from agreed to exchange it for me.

   Make sure there are no flaws in yours before you get it home, it is a pain to get someone to do anything for you after that. Philips made no efforts whatsoever to get this matter resolved, I had to call each repair center myself.

   The Ultravision (Hitachi) seemed to have a better picture.

5 comments about Samsung HPS5073 50-Inch Plasma HDTV.

1. Just wanted to let everyone that the order worked as expected. Got the TV in the box today (1 day before expected delivery). I was apprehensive about ordering through the internet, but so far things are good. I am hoping that this will continue, and wont have to face any problems. Picture quality is good, TV looks sleek and fabulous. Will provide more details in the next couple of months.



2. As with other customers, I was a little hesitant to purchase a big screen TV through the internet. I did a lot of research and read countless reviews. I chose the HPS5073 over the HPS5053 due to some minor upgrades. The 5053 is the older model and I wanted to reduce the chance of the loud humming problems associated with the older models. The 5073 also offers a few minor options the 5053 doesn't have so make sure you compare the two very closely. The 5073 has the cable card slot, USB port, DVI port, 2 RF connections, headphone jack and more built in speakers. I needed the extra connections for my surround sound, DVD recorder and VCR. All were easy to connect and switching from one to the other is very easy through the remote. The only complaint I have is the 4.3 screen side bars are gray instead of black and hopefully Samsung techs will change that in the future. This is such a trivial issue that it wouldn't have changed my decision but felt a review should reflect the good and the bad. The picture is spectacular, impressive and the TV looks fantastic in my family room. It is very modern looking and has all of the options you will ever need. Vanns delivery was actually too fast and I had to reschedule to a later date. They did so with just a phone call and the delivery driver called me 30 minutes in advance to make sure I was home and ready to accept delivery. I had a friend help me hook up the TV and in 15 minutes we were all done. NO loud humming or fan noise and not a lot of heat emission like I read in other reviews. This TV is a great buy and I couldn't be happier. Vanns is one of the few online electronics stores that have a return policy without a lot of fine print. Believe me I did my research and Vanns is by far one of the better "brick and mortor" retailers. They have a 15 day return policy and most retailers require you to seek repairs through the manufacture. I saved a bundle buying through Amazon and will buy from them again.



3. (My review is 3 1/2 stars) Bought this set about 3 weeks ago thru vanns. was very hesitant about such a big online purchase, but vann's delivered 100%. great service. got the unit in about a week shipped yellow freight- driver even helped bring it in and unpack to inspect it despite only curbside delivery.
   After 3 weeks here it is: nice looking set. pretty good remote. despite the fact that it has 6 speakers the sound is only good and nothing special- although it will get really loud if you crank it up. the high def channels and dvd's look excellent, but i have to say that the standard def channel quality is generally disappointing. I guess the set just amplifies the crummy std def signal making it worse(using fios digital tv). The other negative is the brightness. sometimes the picture seems too dark no matter what you do. I Read all the reviews and advice columns that say to turn off all the DNIE and image enhancements - but no way, they definitely work. Oh yeah, almost forgot the buzzing. the set DOES buzz a little. it ain't horrible, but it's there, sometimes louder than others. if you turn up the volume to about 12 or so it's really not noticable, but still there. It's liveable.
   After writing this i'm unsure if I'd do it again, plunking down two grand for a set. don't get me wrong it's a pretty good set, but was expecting a little more. I dont know?



4. This is a very nice TV. I am glad I went ahead and purchased the one with the card readers on the side. Its nice to look at your pictures on the big screen



5. I bought this from Abes of Maine and it arrived in great condition. Eveything works great. Picture is great. Card reader and Mp3 player through USB port all work well. The big problem is this - The TV makes tons of horible buzzing noises. Thsi is due to a problem with th epower supply. It's a switcher and makes tons of noise. If you use this in a small room, it will drive you insane. It's a known problem and anyone who buys this TV should make sure they have the latest Power supply installed in the unit. I am in process right now to have mine replaced under warranty. Samsung knows this is a problem and they should fix it without hassle. Other than that, it's a great TV for the money. I paid 1750.00 for it in April. Prices continue to drop and quality gets better each day. Wait until you need the tv to buy it. the longer you wait, the more you get for your money.

2 comments about LG 42PC5DC 42-Inch Plasma HDTV.

1. I would not use Amazon for a electronic purchase of high dollar value. They use third party vendors and it is not easy to see which one is reliable or not.



2. This plasma LG 42" tv is a very nice looking set. The color and ease of use makes this very appealing. A nice set overall.

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3 comments about Sharp LC-32D5U 32-Inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD TV (HD Tunerand Digital Cable Ready).

1. I actually believed the great reviews about Sharp LCDs and forked over lots of cash for my LC 32D5U. (...) Rest assured; I have this overpriced paperweight in my living room and I've spent the last four days struggling to get it to work. Here are my impressions:
   
   - Great Picture... eventually. It takes a while to get the TV set up, but once it's right, the picture is amazing (as long as it's not a dark scene). To find the best setting I started on the "Movie" AV mode. I turned off the OPC (automatically adjusts brightness based on room brightness). Other settings:
   Backlight +2
   Contrast +24
   Brightness +3
   Color, Tint, Sharpness 0
   Color Temperature Medium (This is on the advanced menu)
   All other settings are the same as the "Movie" mode.
   
   Despite these settings, the TV does not handle dark scenes very well. I loaded Splinter Cell Chaos Theory on my XBox. Most of the game takes place in shadows. My 11-year old Toshiba had excellent color and you could distinguish between different shades of black. Out of the box, none of the AV modes made the game clear on the LC-32D5U. After I made the changes above, it got much better, but it's still not as good as the colors on my old analog TV. I have a pretty critical eye, but I don't think the Sharp is any better than other LCD TVs on the market.
   
   - Decent Sound. The simulated Dolby surround is pathetic. It makes background noise and music sound pretty good, but all the dialog gets muffled and you can't understand what anyone is saying. Fortunately, the normal mode is pretty good. I'm not a huge fan of bass, but I had to turn it up slightly (+5) to keep the sound from being too tinny. The sound is much better than my old Toshiba.
   
   One problem is the audio output. You have a choice between "Fixed" and "Variable". In fixed mode, the output signal is constant and the TV does not control it. Sound comes from both the TV speakers and the audio output. This sounded wonderful with my TV connected to a high-end set of PC speakers with a subwoofer. Unfortunately, in this mode, the TV volume does not control the audio output so even when you press "Mute" the sound keeps coming from the external speakers. If you choose "Variable", the TV will control the volume of the external speakers, but it stops using the built-in speakers. In this case, the sound is not as good because it is further away from the picture. I'd like an option in between. I can't believe that months of R&D couldn't consider something I discovered in ten minutes.
   
   - Poor ATSC Tuner. The tuner cannot handle virtual channels in digital broadcasts. My local Fox station (WOGX) broadcasts on channel 31.1, but the PSIP claims 51.1 (to keep the station's analog UHF "brand" of "Fox 51"). Despite 70-72% signal strength, the TV refuses to display the broadcast. It does display other local broadcasts: CBS (58-62% signal) and PBS (82-85% signal). These look awesome when they have HD programming.
   
   Setting the channels on all the tuners (analog and digital) is a frustrating exercise. The TV wants to scan for channels automatically and you can't add them manually. The digital OTA broadcasts are especially frustrating because there are only three of them in my area, but I have to wait for the TV to go through all 61 channels (and it only picks up two of them). For my cable channels, I only want to display about ten of them so I have to go through the entire list and tell it to skip each station. It's exasperating because of the sluggish response when changing channels (see below).
   
   - Castrated HDMI. I hooked up a Samsung DVD-HD850 upconverting DVD player using two different THX-certified DVDs and ran the THX Optimizer. The DVD player manual confirms full-spectrum RGB color pallet (0-255). The Sharp, however, can only display 7 of the 10 black shades in the test screen. Curiously, when I connect the DVD player with analog cables, all 10 shades are displayed.
   
   - Senseless Resolution. I don't understand why LCDs come in 1366x768 resolution. This does not match any of the HDTV standards. (This is why I bought the DVD-HD850 only to learn that it's upconversion for 768p meant 1024x768, not 1366x768.) I figured the Sharp would convert any incoming signal into 768p, but it actually converts all incoming signals to 1080i. How it can do that without the proper resolution is a mystery to me. Sharp's 45" LCD uses 1920x1080... heck, Dell has a laptop with 1920x1200 resolution. If the TV converts everything to 1080i, why not have that as the native resolution?
   
   - Useless Manual and Obscure Interface. The manual doesn't really explain anything that you can't figure out by navigating the on-screen menu options. It does not actually explain what the options do or what they mean, it simply lists the options (which you can just as easily read on the screen). I'd say the menus are adequate, but not spectacular. I think Samsung does a much better job in that department. (I recently helped my brother set up his new Samsung DLP TV.)
   
   One annoying note is that the Sharp does not let you name the inputs yourself. You can choose from a list of input labels, but you cannot type your own. Also, despite the manual explicitly talking about connecting gaming devices, there are no options for "Game" (let alone "XBox", "PS2", etc.).
   
   - Sluggish Response. This problem isn't limited to the sharp. It seems all the new TVs take forever to change inputs or even change channels. Each channel (cable or air) takes a long second or two to display and you can't just scroll through them because the TV insists on displaying each one as you go through the dial.
   
   - TV Guide & Other Gimmicks. The inclusion of the TV Guide "feature" is obviously in the first generation. The interface is less than intuitive. It relies on analog OTA or cable broadcast of TV listings. The unit managed to pick up my listings in less then 24 hours, but it's at the mercy of Cox Cable... it does not display any information on local OTA broadcasts (just OTA for Jacksonville and Orlando). That's an issue with the cable company, but that also makes the recording functions useless for local channels (required for HD recording). Speaking of useless, the built in Firewire ("iLInk") is a good idea, but I have yet to find any AV-HDD advertised that will work with it. I think rather than mess with all these new technologies, Sharp should've focused on getting the ATSC tuner and HDMI interface working correctly.
   
   - Huge. This is a 32-inch display but the TV's footprint is 38 inches wide. That's only an inch shy of Samsung's 42" DLP! I think the LC-32D7U (detachable speakers on the bottom) uses a more efficient design, but it costs about $300 more. It is otherwise identical to the LC-32D5U which means it shares all the other flaws.
   
   Of all these issues, the ATSC tuner and HDMI issues are fatal flaws in my opinion. I've given Sharp customer support one more day to try to resolves these problems before I cash in on my 10 day return policy.



2. We have this tv for 3 weeks. The first week the TV Guide feature worked. I tried to add a channel to the listing, did not know that Comcast Cable had to do that and something got messed up and hasn't worked since. Comcast has spend 7 hrs here and Sharp has no answers. The TV Guide does not work, the listing on the screen for the channel does not display anything. Does anyone know how the TV Guide works??? The set up on screen and in the manual does not correct anything. The cable technician came and now when you press the remote for up channel it jumps from 5 to 600 and when you press the down arrow it goes to 713, which is not down by any means. How can anything get this messed up? Thinking of returning it and have 2 more weeks. Have another call into Sharp on Tuesday to see if someone else can help. Found out yesterday they don't make this model anymore. How good can it be???



3. I have had this set for about 6 months now. Overall, I am very satisfied with it and have had no reliability problems. It was chosen based on size (fits nicely in my existing cabinet), image quality in the retail store (hooked up to HDTV), portability of LCD sets in general, and price (on sale at a local retailer).
   
   TV-Guide feature: Nice when it works, but quirky. After an initial 24hr download period, it displays the channels and TV schedule. However, there have been several long periods where the program information disappears saying "No Data". I assume this is a data deficiency on the part of my local cable company rather than the TV, but I don't know for sure. It seems to resume functioning at will. When the TV guide is out of action, I get the TV schedule off the internet as needed. Even when the program data is out, it still displays the channel logos, which are helpful for channel navigation.
   
   Image quality: In the spirit of Duke Ellington's famous quote "If it sounds good, it IS good", the screen resolution seems pretty good to me. Of course I upgraded to this set from a 27" conventional set so I suppose my standards may be less refined than other reviewers. I don't have HDTV yet. I did buy an up-convert DVD player (Samsung DVD-HD850) which is connected via HDMI, with a very noticeable improvement in image quality. DVDs are very pleasing in 1080i. I'm sure HDTV will be as well whenever I am able to make that upgrade.
   
   Sound: Good. DVD sound is routed through my home theater system rather than the TV. TV sound is not bad. I agree with the previous reviewer in that the Dolby simulation sounds cheesy. But I can easily live without it.
   
   Customer Service: haven't needed it!
   
   Final opinion: although perhaps not the sine-qua-non of HDTV, I am very satisfied with this set and would recommend it without reservation as a nice, portable, reliable 16:3 set which will accomodate HDTV and HDMI devices.

5 comments about Toshiba 62HM95 62-Inch Projection DLP HD-Ready TV.

1. I've had this for about a year. I've had no problems of any sort with the Tv. I took it out of the box, plugged it in and it has been going ever since. Everyone who see's it has a "wow" response to the TV. When they find out how much it costs, the wow factor doubles.
   
   After Hurricane Katrina I was given up that I would get back into New Orleans and the TV would be gone or wouldn't work. I half expected to see someone on CNN taking my TV with a rubber raft through the floodwaters. Despite baking in the hot sun and 6 weeks of extream humitidy it's still working fine.



2. I read a lot of the reviews on here that are negative, and I am shocked. Especially about the bulbs going out so early. I bought mine almost exactly one year ago, and to say we watch TV religiously is an understatement at best. At a minimum, 5 hours a day during the week and you can probably almost triple that on a weekend day for my entire family. I have had no bulb issues. Not one. I love the picture, and everything else about this TV. I have not had one problem. And I keep waiting for the bulb to go out and it hasn't. I also play Xbox 360 and PS3, and have had no issues. Must have gotten a good one.



3. Purchased a 62HM95 in 04/2006. Bulb blew in November. Second bulb just blew (waiting for replacement now). Toshiba rep says we're getting an "improved lamp" rated for 4000-6000 hours, which is what they said last time - Apparently the bulb that just blew was also one of the "improved" lamps. I told them to mark my file as I'd likely be calling again in 4-6 months. Toshiba rep said if it blew a 3rd time, we could discuss "other options". The TV is on about 4-6 hours a day (little ones love their cartoons) on average over the "life" of the TV. We have an XBOX, a PS2 and a HDMI DVD player connected to the TV inputs. Cable box also connected through HDMI cable. (Tried a cable card from Comcast, but the channels were delayed - 5 secs - in changing.) Fiber optic running over to a receiver as well. We also have a second antenna connected. The picture is good when it's on and the sound is really good, but aside from the bulb issues, we've also experienced problems with the card reader not operating (tech had to be called to service the unit) and off and on green and black squares bouncing in place of the picture at times (not the digital signal blocks). All were reported to Toshiba. Toshiba cust service has been responsive and worked with us on the phone, but $2500 (what I paid last year) is a lot for an off and on again TV. I just want a TV that works.



4. Purchased 46HM84 May 05..blew bulb April 06...just blew another today! Only wife and I at home..TV is on maybe 30 hours a week....60 would be the occasional max. I did file a complaint on the Toshiba Cust support web site. Probably will not do any good, but at least got complaint on file..



5. Bought this TV in Oct 2005....since then life has never been the same....from the lamp bulb to the engine light..I will not recommend this TV to my enemy if I have one. The Lamp cost about $200, it last for five months if you are lucky. The color wheel located inside the engine light cost $700 for replacement, it goes out every 5 months.....so Run!Run!!Run!!! do not buy this TV....If I new what I know now, I would have gone for either panasonic or samsung. Did I forget to mention the irritable noise coming from the back of the TV?

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