5 comments about ViewSonic N2750w 27-Inch NextVision HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV, Black.

1. This is a follow-up to my previous review:
   The picture died on me a month ago (Aug 07). It has something to do with the tv tuner. The LCD display and backlights are still great, but the TV tuner,which was always very very weak (bad signal and popping sounds), finally just died. I called Viewsonic several times in the year that I owned it, but they said it was normal, or sent me off on some bogus diagnostic goose chase. Two months after the 1 year warranty was over it died. DRATS!!! VIEWSONIC, YOU'VE FOILED ME THIS TIME. HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT PARTY WITH MY MONEY. I found a Samsung 32" as a replacement; out-of-box so I got it real cheap, and I spent the money for a three year warranty through the store! I love mail order, but sometimes you can really get screwed.
   
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   The TV picture isn't as good as a tube (no suprise!), but the dvd picture as great!
   Remote is ok, and the features are easy enough to find, but I can't find remote codes for a universal. I used a cheap programmable remote to input all the features I wanted; it took about 20 minutes, and it works fine. I had to do the same thing for my dvd player and some of the features on my vcr: lesson learned- buy a programmable remote! (less than 20 bucks).
   
   The input options are easy to find, if somewhat limited. I am able to adjust the settings to get a pretty good picture. The info on the manual is very limited, but it appears that each input remembers its settings, so you don't have to readjust the TV input when you switch from the DVD input.
   
   Beautiful cabinet, and small footprint for a 27" widescreen. FYI, the picture is about 50% smaller than a 27" square tube for a standard 4:3 tv broadcast, but it's about 18% larger for a widescreen (16:9) broadcast or dvd.
   
   Strange problem: the remote doesn't work if the backlight is set to 'dark' or 'medium', but it works fine of it is set to 'bright'. I guess I'll be shipping it back to ViewSonic to get it fixed. Otherwise, I am very happy with this machine for the price.



2. I bought my N2750w in April of 2006. In October of 2006 it started flaking out until all I would get is a blue screen and sometimes sound. It was not very heavily used - my wife and I just used it to watch the nightly news in our bedroom. The warranty return went without a hitch - I dropped the set off at the Walnut, Calif. headquarters, and about 3 weeks later the TV showed up at my front door. We put it back into the bedroom. Roughly 8 and a half months later, it just stopped working - turning it on results in nothing - no lights, no sound. I called Viewsonic, but because it is now more than a year since the original receipt, it is no longer under warranty. I used to think Viewsonic made high quality products, but to have two failures in 13 months sort of makes me think otherwise. So buyer beware - for $800, I was expecting this LCD TV to last more than 13 months. Viewsonic gave the number of a local out of warranty service center. I'm still wondering if I should get it fixed or not.



3. I agree with just about everything people are saying on here about this TV. Great picture, tons of connection options and, yeah, having no remote codes is a pain. I got this to use as a combination TV/PC Monitor and the picture was more than fine - until last week. This just happens to coincide with the 13th month of owning it. Started noticing dark streaks on the blue screen you get when the set is switched to an unused input. Now the picture, as TV or monitor, is just fading slowly - darker and darker. At this rate, I figure I only have a week, maybe two, before I'm back in the stores looking for a new TV. I'm hoping this is just a case of getting what you pay for. I bought it because it looked like a bargain price for it's size and the options. But $500 a year for throw-away televisions doesn't seem like much of a bargain to me.
   To top it all off, it seems Viewsonic is quite pleased to have my money. The emails I've sent to get some help have been simply ignored. That's pretty good considering what I read on their home page.
   
   "At ViewSonic, we are devoted to customer satisfaction and committed to positive relationships with every company and individual with whom we do business. We strive to understand your interests and concerns, and treat you with respect, courtesy and consideration. ViewSonic's customer and technical support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week."
   
   Yeah, right...



4. I have been using the Viewsonic N2750 for about two years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. This TV/Monitor has served both purposes; as an HD TV and a computer monitor.
   
   As a TV, the color is full and quality is decent. Obviously we are not talking about a full-blown HD unit here as far as quality goes, but for our purposes, which is to move it around where we need it in the house (home office computer, family room tv fill in) this product fits the bill.
   
   As a monitor, we felt the picture was not as clean for use with our computers, but there are many options for hooking up devices and the viewing area is great.
   
   We give this product 4-stars for it's good quality overall and versatility.



5. I purchased this TV/Monitor about 1 1/2 years ago. I have not had a very good experience with it. For several months I couldn't turn it off because to turn it on again it might take several frustrating minutes (or longer) to get it turned on and to stay on. If you can get it to stay on, keep it on or go through the frustration to getting it on again. The other thing that I have to say is that if you are going to use it as a monitor I wouldn't recomend it because, believe it or not, it does burn images in it of different things. Yes, some of them dissipate and others I am still waiting for them to go away. When I play solitare I have to keep moving it or it will burn in, in about 2 minutes or less!
   
   I have had other monitors made by Viewsonic and that is what led me to this one but this one is nothing like what they made in the past! It does have a lot of great features but they need to put those features into a better TV/Monitor!!! The HDTV part is great if that is what you are going to use it for once you get it to stay on.
   
   Do yourself a favor and really re-think this model if you are interested in it.

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3 comments about Toshiba 37HLC56 37-Inch LCD Tunerless HD-Ready Monitor.

1. I bought this TV after two years of watching a fifteen-year-old twenty inch NEC, so naturally it benefits from the comparison. We only use it to watch DVDs and videos and we don't have a hi-def player so I don't know how it compares to other TVs in the hi-def mode, but it regular DVDs look bright, clean, and clear from a viewing distance of twelve feet. We Watched the Lord of the Rings trilogy and it showed up nicely on the 16/9 screen. The sound is tinny compared to the 20-year old Cerwin-Vega speakers through a cheap old Scott amplifier that we use when watching DVDs. For just over a thousand bucks it is a nice TV.



2. Amazon somehow LOST this TV in transit. Rather than taking responsibility for the loss, they told me they had 10 more days to "find" it and that I should just sit and wait. I begged for a refund, which they would not give. They just kept telling me about their "policies" and how "correct" their associates were. Finally, a full two weeks after the loss, they agreed to refund the money.
   The TV meanwhile (bought from Sears and in my car in 5 minutes for $300 less) is great!
   Amazon: good prices, but you better hope you don't have any problems because their customer service is non-existant!



3. Bought TV for the bedroom. I have owned it for a month. TV has excellent picture. Have HD digital cable. Picture compares favorably with 1080p Samsung in the den. DVD's also look good. Easy hookup. On screen menu easy to use. Easy to adjust settings. Sound is very good for the size of the speakers. I have been very happy with this TV.

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3 comments about Sony KDF-E60A20 60-Inch LCD Rear Projection Television.

1. I just received this television and finally have it working. Although my experience so far has been with the local HD channels using an over the air HD antenna, it has still proven its worth the money.
   I come home every night after work wanting to watch TV on a "nice" TV. Sure there might be minor tweaks that you can do to enhance the picture but come on, It's not that noticable and definately not worth $500 to get a guy to come tune it for you. Out of the box this TV does very well. The red is a little sharp but its nothing you cant easily take care of going through the settings. The overall picture quality is absolutely beautiful when watching HD TV. I got to see our Minnesota Vikings get the crap beaten out of them by the Bengals with outstanding quality.
   With the large screen size that it has, watching TV series programs like "Lost" etc. really make a difference.
   I also purchased the GW12 TV Stand and it looks amazing in the house. Be aware how ever to make sure you have enough room for the TV in your living room. I had to move some of my couches back to the dining room to get a more comfortable viewing distance, but since I know Ill be moving out soon I knew it wouldnt be too bad for too long. But make sure you have at least 12 feet of distance to the TV screen. Remember that the TV is about 3 feet deep and that you will want to calculate that into your measurements as well. The Sony TV stand is shaped perfectly for the TV so there's no excessive space taken up.
   To use the full power of the TV I purchased the HD DVR from Direct TV to be able to record everything I miss and still be able to watch it in HD. HD programs are much more clear, vivid and sharper than what they looked like on your standard TV.
   One con is the lack of picture in picture. You'd think it would be nice with a TV this big but I suppose Sony had a reason for dropping it.
   The Speakers are pretty nice for the size of the TV but with a screen that big you should consider purchasing a home theater system or receiver set with seperate speakers.
   The remote control is kind of corny looking but hey its not the main point here.
   TV is also very light weight for its size and ways at about 150lbs.
   
   Overall I definately love this TV and think it was well worth the price. I looked into buying a DLP but it just didnt catch my eye as much as this rear projection LCD. Sony has definately improved the darkness of the black on the LCD TV's knowing that there were problems in the past.



2. This television is great! The screen size and enhanced/adjustable surround sound, make your tv viewing experience/gaming experience....LIFELIKE! Just like the actual theater! We recently upgraded from a normal television to this! The high quality sound and picture are unreal!!!!! You do not need surround sound or enhanced/detached speakers with the built in sound system. We love it! It is PERFECT!!!!!!



3. I've always loved Sony TVs. Had a 48" model for about 15 years and just traded up to this 60" hi-def model. OMG! It's spectacular ... from the size (better than being in a movie theater) to the exceptional picture quality to the brilliance of clarity and color to the overall experience. Also, got an unbelievable price from BrandsMart ... $1,298! Whatever you pay for this, it's worth it if you're a TV junkie ... especially for sports. Even golf is exciting to watch.

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1 comments about Widescreen Rear-projection High Definition Television.

1. It was great for 6 months... but please do not... I repeat... do not buy this television. This is a discontinued item. I brought this TV last November 2005 only had it for 6 months. And now it's been nothing but one big headache. This thing started making strange wining noises. And couldn't get any picture. At first they thought it was the lamp that needed replacing. Not!
   Still waiting to find out what's wrong with this thing. I know I probably got a defective television. But I wish I would had brought my 61 panasonic TV instead of this thing. Oh well, 2553 down the drain.

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5 comments about Pioneer PRO 110FD - 50" Elite KURO plasma TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV.

1. Pioneer PRO 110FD - 50" Elite KURO plasma TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV
   I had to send back a Pioneer Elite PRO-110FD. It had far and away the best picture I have ever seen. The problem is that there is a buzz whenever the TV is on that totally ruins the theater experience. The buzz seems to be coming from the back of the TV as well as the screen. The buzz is especially bad at exactly the best viewing position, right in front of the set at about 10 to 12 feet away. I am guessing the entire screen emits the noise and it is all in phase and therefore the loudest in a line directly perpendicular to the screen surface. There is also a wall behind the TV that may be amplifying the sound. It is especially noticeable because the buzz is not constant but changes volume and pitch with picture changes. This set is fine for a sports bar where there is noise but does not work in a quiet room for watching anything with subtle sound. I am resorting to buying an LCD VT. By the way, the media player is not really usable for displaying photos because it is so slow.
   
   The picture is wonderful. It really is too bad about the buzz.



2. Video Is My Life says:
   I too have the same "Screen Buzz" problem, and it is the same on a replacement panel !! Having talked with a Pioneer Tech, who is researching this, the only solution so far is to go into the Menu, and under Power Controls, select Mode 2. (Picture selected to User Mode). Now you will have to adjust all the picture variables in the Menu, but it knocks out about 50% of the electronic buzz. Still, that is not the answer for a top-of-the-line panel costing 6K. This is a problem that is showing up all over the internet, especially Blogs associated with the magazines that review home theater gear.
   The picture, if you take the time to set it up, is spectacular. My test DVD (480p) that I used to compare Plasma v. LCD clearly showed the Plasma to be more like a CRT, esp. for quick movements, scene changes. Nothing came close to the PRO110FD, now I expect Pioneer to come up with a solution for a Screen Buzz that can be heard over regular volume at ten feet away (sitting distance). If they want to be a Premier marketer of top of the line panels, they had better come up with a fix for this problem. So far, no one seems happy with this noise, and it is also noticable in the PDP-5010FD (see review in Sound and Vision, Nov.'07). Also see the review of the PRO110FD and the Geoffrey Morrison Blog in the "Home Theater", Oct.'07 edition. Apparently, this started with last years PRO-FHD1 (reviewed in "Home" 2/07).
   This has been a real disappointment. It is like your first flight, the view is great, but your window is right next to the engine intake. Far too much money for a problem like this to show up. It will only get worse, as more buy this unit, then wonder if they are the only one hearing things.



3. I had a Pioneer last year that I returned because it was too expensive. Since then I bought down to Sammy 5084 but realized after 2 days that it wasn't the same as having a Pioneer. I splurged and spent twice as much to get this 110FD off of Ebay. In 2 days of testing I've realized how fanstastic a Pioneer truly is.
   
   Note that I did recommend a friend that he buy a Panny 750U because he didn't want to spend more than 3K. I think Panasonic's done a tremendous job as well...but I would rate that 3.9 stars whereas I rate the Pioneer Elite at 5 stars.
   
   I'm using this TV with Over the Air signals as well as through Dish HD. Superb performance from both and I love the independent memory for each HDMI connection. BTW: I was worried about the Buzz since I'd been getting that with the Sammy and 2 evaluaters on Amazon had each said they heard Buzz from their 110FD. I have to say, the buzz from my TV is minimal to none...to hear it I have to literally put my ear next to the TV. Phew!
   
   If you want to learn more about which TV to pick...head over to AVSForum and learn from the folks there. I can't tell you how cultish the Pioneer followers are.



4. I just got my PRO-110FD 3 weeks ago and am here to backup what you probably have already heard. This TV offers the best picture of any TV on the market today. I did 6mths of research and stopped by Best Buy 10+ times before I decided to take the plunge. To this day, I still get amazed at the HD picture from over the air channels and cannot wait to get a BD player. The black levels, detail, and color accuracy are second to none.
   I was originally hesitant about the high price tag, but am sold that Pioneer plasmas are the best. You get what you pay for with this TV. From the quality of materials, to design and connectivity, this plasma has it all. But the picture is absolutely amazing. If you want the best picture period, this is the tv for you.



5. Wow...That is the first thing I said to myself as I unpacked this bad boy. Thestyle, and look of this Plasma is beautiful. Not to mention the picture is top notch. Although I have not had it professionally calibrated (Which I will have done) the "Pure" setting only needed some very minor tweaking and the picture was superb. I can only imagine what it will look like when calibrated. Which leads to one of the benefits of the TV, the ISF Day and Night settings for when it does get professionally calibrated. They are added to your picture options.
   
   Blu-Ray movies through my PS3 with HDMI connections look tremendous. 2001: A space Odyssey look fantastic...Stark black space backgrounds, with the Bright white space ship floating through space...it almost looked 3d. Another very cool feature is the fact that through a network cable, I was able to connect to my PC and use it as a media server. I was able to retrieve pictures, music and videos from my PC and watch/play them on the TV. Very cool.
   
   All in all, if you have the money, (And it isn't cheap) this is the BEST plasma I have seen, and flat panel for that matter. Top Notch.