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5 comments about Toshiba 30HF83 30" TheaterWide HD-Ready TV with PURE Flat Screen.

1. Great entry level, easy to use, with phenominal sound and perfect HD picture....only 24'' deep. Would strongly reccomend. No problems, right out of the box...ALSO Have made extended checks, re: horizontal jitter in HD mode. I have no such problem referred to in earlier reviews.



2. I wanted a TV that would fit in my existing entertainment system, so the options were very easy between this Toshiba 30HF84 (the replacement for the 30HF83) and Samsung TXN3098, both which were less than 33" wide. The decision on which one, however, was excruciating for me. I had a difficult time finding either of them in person to compare side by side, researched every possible feature down to the smallest detail, ending up looking at the Samsung 26" or a similar model Toshiba in the store for comparison purposes, and read all the online reviews you could imagine. Yes, I'm one of those types of people. In the end, I chose the Toshiba based on the following:
   
   Pros on Toshiba
   - Less money
   - I bought it locally so it got here in time for football season
   - Generally thought of as better product than Samsung
   
   Cons on Toshiba
   - Does not have PiP
   - Silver case instead of charcoal (my preference)
   
   Pros on Samsung
   - In the store, seemed to have a brighter picture
   - Had PiP
   
   Cons on Samsung
   - An issue - as seen in reviews and confirmed by their tech support - where if you go in and set the picture to wide, stretched, etc, it doesn't remember it and you have to reset it each time you turn on the tv.
   - Generally thought of as a lower end product, but I had differing stories that they were making TVs for Sony, they were up and coming, etc etc.
   
   The Decision
   I was going back and forth for 2 weeks. Was I stupid to get the Toshiba if the Samsung picture looked better? Did I need PiP? There were pros and cons on each. In the end, I realized that I would be getting a great TV no matter what. I called tech support for both companies and got right through. So in the end, the switching-modes issue for Samsung was a slight factor, but the Toshiba was $200 cheaper and I could have it 2 days later (I consider this a 'filler' TV anyway for a year or two until I'm ready to step up to a 42" plasma when prices come down).
   
   Here's what sucks... while I was concerned because of the Samsung issue in switching modes, this feature is not usable AT ALL for me on the Toshiba. I have Time Warner in NYC and HD channels work fine widescreen in that mode. But non-HD channels show up as 4:3 and I guess they're broadcasting at 1080 or 720, because I can't stretch a 4:3 show into wide mode. Toshiba only can take 480 signals and stretch them. Could be a setting I'm missing, but that's me. However, I'm finding I mostly watch the main networks and DVDs anyway. Right now I hooked up my 'regular' DVD player through digital audio cables and component video, and it looks and sounds spectacular. Not sure how much better it can get with a progressive scan player, but they're only $65 so I'm going to get one anyway and hope there's at least a noticeable difference.
   
   Bottom Line
   Both TVs are sweet, and I am very very happy so far with the Toshiba. I have it hooked up through an HDTV digital cable box with DVR built in using component video, and to my receiver with Digital Audio Coaxial cables for sound. Ten seconds watching Discovery Channel HD Theater and you'll be in heaven. I recorded the Patriots-Colts NFL kickoff game and have been using that as a demo to show my friends how good the signal and picture are. I'm looking forward to a great fall of football, baseball playoffs and am currently buying some 'surround sound widescreen' DVDs off Amazon (True Lies, Ronin, Braveheart, Gladiator, True Romance, The Fugitive, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Carribbean, etc) to build up a little collection.



3. I purchased a Toshiba HDTV and had it fail just after the 2 year warranty expired. Toshiba explained there was nothing they would do back up their product. No TV should fail after 2 years. I recommend selecting another brand, you can get the same performance and price, and end up with a more reliable product.



4. Incredible picture. The cable guy who installed our new HD box commented that it was the best picture he'd seen, and all he DOES is install High Definition boxes for our cable company!
   
   Regular TV is much worse than a decent analog TV, though. Not a problem, as all the affiliates around here broadcast in Hi-Def as well as standard. Separate channels on the cable box for the Hi-Def signal. Unfortunately, you can only get about 10 HD channels currently. I have noticed that the channels below #100 on our cable look worse than they did with the old set. All the channels above 100 look much better than on the old set. All the HD channels look incredible!
   
   Speaker system is outstanding for a TV. The sub-woofer really kicks out the bass!
   
   I've had no problems with jitter or anything like that.
   
   DVD movies look best with progressive scan OFF. Explained to me by a guy who owns a specialty auio/video store, this is because the chipset in the TV itself is much higher end than most progressive-scan DVD players, therefore producing a better picture without the progressive scan on than with it on.
   
   Instead of Picture In Picture, this has Picture Out Picture (at least, I think that's what POP stands for), which is two pictures side by side. Highlight the one you want to hear. You can also program "favorites", and this will get you a bunch of different pictures surrounding the main one, if you choose, with each smaller picture a still shot. Pretty neat. From what I understand, these features don't work with a DVI input. Why, I don't know. They may also not work with some cable boxes and satellite boxes, but they work with just the regular cable into the back of the set.
   
   I haven't used the DVI input, but the composite cable picture is incredible.



5. Purchased the 30HF85 01/02/06 -- We were out looking for the 'best buy' on this particular TV as we researched top pics through consumers and other opinion rated sites such as this. Salesman said they had 2 left - I asked it they can do better on the price -- he checked and said yes. I was really surprised they lowered the price by $ 124.00! They were asking $799.99 for it -receipt says $124.00 Pkg Price Discount (whatever that means) so out the door with tax I paid $726.69.
   
   
   I really like the Wide, Flat screen, the digital picture, sound & geat color. We have been very pleased with our purchase & everything was working fine & in an instant it turned off and would not turn back on.
   To summarize this review: TV went bad after 6 months. Found out today it has a bad Horizontal Output Transistor & needs a Fly Back. Have to order the part -- it takes week to 10 days & then they will call to reschedule coming out to install it.
   
   Stores WILL NOT take back TV's. You are at the mercy of the manufacturer. No one cares that you spent whatever on a TV & now do not have one to watch. I was told TVs are not made like they used to -- yet we pay more. I researched many months before making my decision to buy the 30HF85. Main point for writing is to share my experience in buying a new set that went bad. Yes, it is under warranty but that does not make the entire experience worth the time it took for me to get my TV set to work - which I am still waiting to see. It was a real eye opener. So in a nut shell, if you buy a new TV & it goes bad...don't expect to return it....you have to deal with the manufacturer.
   
   Background Info.:
   
   Two weeks ago during a great movie the TV shut off. I thought my leg hit the remote but it would not go back on. I tried to turn it on by pushing power button on set -- no luck. Unplugged it, let it sit, and tried another outlet -- still no luck. How bizarre!
   
   When this happened I called the store I purchsed it from. The first thing they ask is: Did you buy extended warranty? I did not. The salesman said, " well that is why you should buy Ext. Warranty". I was not happy. My last Toshiba lasted 13 years -- with no problems. I was told two different times by staff at the store that they do not make sets like they used to.
   
   I was told to call the manufacturer. So I called Toshiba. Was quickly told I needed the receipt to get warranty work done & that I would have to call a certified-authorized Toshiba Repair Center. They gave me a number close to my zipcode. I called, got an answering machine for 3 days. I left a message. I never got a call back. Called again & was told they are short-handed and can not help me. They referred me to another Certified Toshiba Repair Center. I called & was greeted by a rude lady. I was scheduled a week later & just today had the technician come and take a look. So maybe in 2 weeks I will have my TV working.
   
   Both my hubby & I have been pleased with this set. But never believed it would go bad already. Just thought I would share.

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5 comments about Sony WEGA KLV-S23A10 23-Inch LCD HD-Ready Flat Panel TV.

1. This is the first posting I've had on Amazon. So, this shows my satisfaction with the product. I purchased this LCD for our bedroom as a replacement for a broken CRT television. Shopping around, it was hard to find a better value. For the price point, you either have to jump up quite a bit to get a better quality/larger screen. Or, you go way down in quality and size. So, if you're looking to limit your purchase to under $1000, I think this is the best value! The prices out there are under $1000 for this TV because the market is pushing some of the newer models with better technology.
   
   The quality on this set is better than all the ones I've compared. The only caveat for you is to make sure you have the right cables/splitters, etc when installing it. Try to find that out before you buy any of the newer TVs. Best of luck with your decision!



2. This model does not have all the bells and whistles as the more expensive models, but still produces a great picture. Very happy with this television. Excellent for both HDTV and Xbox 360.



3. I had been saving up for a new tv for over a year and a half. I finally decided on the Sony KLVS23A10 23" TV. When I turned the set on, I was blown away by the clarity of the picture. This is my first HDTV and couldn't believe the detail of the picture. It was like I was looking at a 3D image. This set has four viewing options wide zoom, normal, full, and zoom. I personally prefer the wide zoom for movies because it brings the picture up close with minimal distortion.
   
   The sound has three options dynamic, natural, and clear voice. I prefer dynamic. The first time I heard the sound on this set was when I was watching a movie, and there was a scene where water was dripping. The TruSurround was sooo goood that I had to check and see if it was raining outside.
   
   I love my KLVS23A10 and would highly recommend it if you're in the market for a small sized HDTV with superior picture and sound. I can't wait to see football games on my new HDTV this fall.



4. We are using these TVs (we bought 2) as extra monitors along side our 50 inch plasma to watch several things at the same time, and they are great. Haven't hooked up HD yet, but even cable and non-HD satellite look great. Great picture, lots of adjustment options. Also, a great TV for the price. This TV lists at a muvh higher price on most other internet sites and local stores.



5. This is great TV with a good user interface and a spectacular picture. I have had no problems with it and although I know you can now getter better ones for less cost, if you can get this used at a good price or at a lower price than the newer models, you may want to consider it.
   
   There are three different color modes on this TV and I use them all for different purposes. For example, low definition, non-digital signals often look best in VIVID mode. Flesh tones and dark shadowy scenes almost always look most realistic in PRO mode. However, for most purposes the STANDARD setting is great.
   
   I am also very happy with the viewing of the picture at all different angles and with the lack of glare factor. On some of these HDTV sets, viewing at another angle changes the color or glare. This is not a good thing and it's downright annoying if you have multiple people viewing the set in your living room.
   
   There are also many hook up possiblities and they are easy to reach. I did a lot of research before buying this and I'm very pleased with my TV 1 year latter. I'm also confident that I was very thorough in my research and for sets made during this period this is good quality and now you can get it for less.
   
   A small shortcoming is that the built in speaker could be a bit louder. It is adequate for a small room, but if you really want great sound I would run it through your stereo or a home studio setup.

5 comments about Sharp LC-26D4U AQUOS 26-Inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV.

1. As I recall, our 26" AQUOS did have a gorgeous image for the first four months....August through November 2006. I haven't seen it in 6 weeks so it is hard to be enthusiastic. By December 13th, our AQUOS was in the shop --waiting for part after "reconditioned" part from Sharp. We spoke with Emily, Andre, Jordan, Patrick, Tammy, Cindy, Jamie, Serena, Angie, Ray,Lynelle, and Clarice's voice mail at the Sharp Service Center in Romeoville, IL.. We then sent two faxes. Two weeks ago, we were promised a replacement tv -- which we later learned will be a "reconditioned" set. We are about to pick that set up. We received no compensation and only the most glib apology.
   
   I am not sure what other warantees say, but I urge you to read the Sharp warranty with great care. Their service staff were friendly, but would not give us the name of a manager to contact for a month.



2. This is a wonderful TV. I had no problem setting it up and it fit beautifully into my TV cabinet. The picture is terrific and the controls are easy to understand. I would buy another one in a minute.



3. I purchased this item in June of 2006. In August of 2007 -- 2 months after the warrantee ran out -- the sound went out. Do not recommend.



4. It's been a year and 8 months since I bought this set and the sound went out. It was sort of off and on and I thought it was my cable box but noooooooo.... and it's going to run $600 to fix it. Not worth it at all.



5. This set was great up until this week and suddenly the sound went out. My second Sharp TV set to have problems this week. Guess I angered the Sharp Gods.

5 comments about Sony KV-32FS320 32-Inch FD Trinitron WEGA Flat-Screen TV.

1. This set is aesthetically elegant and pleasing to the eye and it definitely will look great in anyone's living room and/or home theater. The tv comes with many inputs and it is very flexible in terms of matching any equipment you might have. The sound is also very clear and I find that the 'simulated' setting enhances the voice's loudness and clarity at the expense of musical dynamics which is not a bad thing when you watch a movie or anything with a lot of dialogue, otherwise the 'wow' setting will do. But what really sets apart this set from the rest of them is the picture quality, clarity, depth, detail, contrast and overall color fidelity (notice that there is no color bleeding either), if properly adjusted, is simply amazing. I am shocked at the amount of people that watch tv using the picture factory setting, with this set (as with any other) the picture settings must be adjusted to match a more lifelike quality, fortunately this set make this process very quick and simple and the menus are well organized and very intuitive to use. Only small nicks I have are that the dark scenes have a tendency to lose some black detail (like a collar and/or pocket on a black suit) and at times the people's faces might have a very slight tendency toward the orange/purple/reddish spectrum (very minor however) and I was unable to improve to a 100% satisfaction factor (I like to emphasize that these minor problem I just described are really really small and are hard to notice unless you scrutinize the image). One more thing, knowing the poor service that SONY provides to their customers, I strongly recommend buying an extended warranty if available (I bought a 5 years one), you'll be glad you did if any problem arises. Overall I am fully satisfied with this set and I don't feel the need to complicate my life with an HDTV set, which (to my opinion) is an overrated technology which benefit mostly the companies behind it rather than the consumer. By the way, One of the video features is an edge enhancer that causes a harsh artificial edge to show on elements in the picture and makes small writing hard to read, I recommend to keep this feature turned off. Overall: EXCELLENT.



2. I came home tonight to a TV that no longer works. Purchased 1/17/05 and no workie 6/8/05 - RIPOFF!!!! I see that someone else had the same issue - mine shows the "Standby Timer" light flashes 5x and then pauses and then 5x and pauses, etc. Sony CS says needs repair. 5 MONTHS! COME ON! $600 down the tubes - labor is on me... I have a TV upstairs that I have had for 20+ years - not a SONY. I have been a loyal SONY customer for 15 years.... gotta wonder. Take a hard look at this TV.



3. We wanted to replace our 27" SDTV with something a bit bigger so we initially investigated HDTVs. After getting some sticker shock we decided to try to find a good SDTV. The 32" WEGA fit the bill perfectly.
   The set is quite heavy but the picture is great and the set has a pretty good number and combination of video inputs. By far the coolest feature is the 16:9 enhanced mode. If you have a DVD player that you can set to force widescreen playback mode you will get a vertically stretched picture. You can then set the WEGA to squash the resulting picture into the middle part of the screen. The stretched out image now returns to normal and the result is a noticeable improvement in the quality of widescreen DVD movies. In this mode almost all 480 vertical scan lines are being used to display the movie when you would normally waste about 100 scanlines displaying black bars.
   
   With great standard def picture quality and enhanced DVD viewing this set is a great option for those of us still living in a pre-HDTV world.



4. Overall, for daily TV viewing, I like this TV. Picture is okay, sound is fine. However, I do have a major problem with it - TEXT! I don't mean the text like scrolling at the bottom of the screen on News Channels or during commercials, but the text that makes up the score of the game you're watching and text overlays like that. For some reason, it really looks bad. When you turn on Sony's "enhancement" for text, it looks worse, IMO. Another time I notice this is during video games (PS2 specifically).
   
   Would I buy this model again? Probably not. I like it for normal viewing, but this TV was bought to be a gameroom TV (sports and console games, mainly) so the text crap is annoying.



5. It weighs 160 pounds, so you'll need 2+ strong people to unpack it and lift it into place (thus saving the $50-75 delivery fee). At this weight, you'll not be returning this to the store for service; plan accordingly. There is one good concealed handhold molded into each side for lifting. The box itself has two pairs of good handholds. The base of the TV is about 4" narrower than the unit itself, so you may not need a new base or swivel table.
   
   Open the box at the store; there are too many reports of concealed damage and vandalism lately.
   
   The remote is much simpler than my previous Sonys, and seems to include everything that's necessary.
   
   Be aware that there are no Audio Out jacks, so you can't feed it into your stereo. You may want to connect your cables before you install the unit, as the jacks are cleverly placed waaaaay in the back so you can only reach them with difficulty.
   
   The Trinitron picture is better than that of other manufacturers, in most people's opinion. Although it will cost more than the others, the image is why you will choose and enjoy this model. This will be our fourth Sony; we've owned them for many decades with good satisfaction.
   
   If you are considering so-called HDTV as an alternative, be aware that 99% of what is coming in your house is old Standard TV (SDTV), just like this Sony. Your old DVD players (and DVDs) are NOT HDTV. Your old cable box is NOT HDTV. If you want HDTV, you can buy a few premium HDTV channels from your cable company, but you'll need to pay extra, and also need a new HDTV cable box--and the other 100 channels will remain SDTV.
   
   You can actually use this Sony to tune HDTV off the air, but you will need a separate antenna, and then you are likely to get newsmen in HDTV, and commercials and old films in, you guessed it, SDTV.
   
   If you feel that you simply must get a wide-screen unit instead of this one, consider that it will stretch the SDTV signal to fit, causing circles to look like ovals, and faces to look like chipmunks. Alternatively, you can keep the original shape by showing black bars on both sides, but then you will need a 40" unit to show as much area as this 32" Sony has. Either way, you will pay several times as much.
   
   I hope this triva is helpful. Enjoy your viewing!

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5 comments about Samsung TXM2796HF 27" DynaFlat HDTV.

1. I bought the Samsung TXM2796HF about 4 months ago and recently I am getting a loud humming sound from the speakers. The humming sound is very annoying. The picture quality is good but the sound is terrible.



2. I am a broadcast engineer for a FOX affiliate in Georgia, so I have seen quite a few monitors in my day. This set, is not for the large room,..but for quality of picture in normal broadcast, and definitely for High-Definition, it has few peers for quality. Also, I have one in our lobby, as a show piece, with our affiliates sound and picture, 24 hours a day, seven days a week since January 13, 2002, without so much as a hiccup, and zero upkeep. I have broadcast monitors in master control, that I wish were that good. (I also bought another one for my home in May 2003.) Its that good.



3. I purchased mine from Sears, not Amazon. It has an overscan problem. Calls to Samsung technical service finds that they provide no help in adjustments except to their repair persons.
   Suppoedly because one might mess up the settings (more I guess).
   One authhorized repair person had not experienced this before and does not have a store. I assume he would drive for attempted adjustment, but considering the distance (approximately 20 miles), I wonder about cost. Warranty has expired. Maybe should buy another brand?? Son has had two bad experiences with Samsung DVD players.



4. Set was dead within less than three years.
   
   Before it died it developed an incredibly high pitched squeal from the speakers. The frequency of the noise changed throughout the life of the set. At first it was so bad my dogs couldn't be in the room with the set on. Eventually the noise got to the point that our human ears adjusted to hearing it.
   
   The day the set died I was watching a movie on HBO. The set normally makes a chime whenever you turn it on/off. The sound suddenly cut out and the set immediately made the chime it makes when you turn the set off only it was very slow. The screen went black and the set was dead. I am puzzled though that the inside parts are still receiving electricity. Should you plug the set into an outlet something inside is continually ticking.
   
   Regardless this incredibly expensive Samsung POS died within two years of being manufactured and purchased. However my 19" CRT from God knows where manufactured in 1987 continues to run flawlessly to this day. Samsung can go die in a fire I won't waste my money on them again. I suggest you do the same.



5. I bought this sent in 2004 and now (2007) it is dying. The TV more and more frequently shuts off while watching and takes 1/2 hour to regain the ability to use. What a piece of junk! Don't waste your money like I did. You'd be better to simply throw your $$ directly into the garbage than go through the haste of trying to revive this junk.