5 comments about Audiovox VE920 Ultra-Slim Drop-Down LCD TV with DVD/CD/MP3 Player.

1. We purchased the TV as a Christmas gift for my mother. The unit shipped quickly and in apparently good shape. It installed easily with the instructions included, too bad we didn't test it before we installed it. All of the features worked but the screen never produced a picture. We contacted the vendor on Christmas Eve and got a response within a few hours to send it back . . . and they paid for the return shipping! Long story-short . . . we got the replacement and the reinstall when fine. Mother is thrilled. . . Christmas saved!
   The picture is fine for a 9" screen, takes a little longer than i like for it to warm up and the picture to clear up. The sound is nice and even has connectors for extra speakers. I hope this doesn't distract her while she is cooking . . . i think i smell something burning in the oven . . . got to go!



2. product was defective when recieved.I sent it in to audiovox and now they want 95 dollars to repair!



3. The unit functions well for tv viewing. However, the picture is only 7", although the screen is 9". Clear, crisp quality, especially when some feet away. Easy to read print on the screen. Easy to use remote or unit controls.
   Using mine on the counter. CD playing is sporadic; haven't tried a DVD.
   Overall, it fills the need for a kitchen tv.



4. Product works well. I received it with no instruction booklet and had to dounload the booklet from the internet. The 9" screen would be just fine however the picture does not fill the screen which is a little disapointing.



5. We got it up and running. It works fine, but I really need the instructions. It didn't come with any. My husband says not to ever buy used electronics, and I believe him.

1 comments about Sharp Aquos LC52D43U 52-Inch 720p LCD HDTV.

1. My primary goal was to get a large screen TV that is good with regular Non HD channels because most of the channels that my family watches are Non HD being Indian language channels which may take a few years to convert to HD. So I recently purchased an LCD from a big name TV maker 46 inch 1080P and did not have a very good image when viewing Non HD Indian satellite channels. I am not sure if this is just an issue with that particular set or with the model itself. I returned that TV and got a Sharp LC52D43U and am much satisfied with the image of Non HD channels. The packaging, the stand and overall externals also looked quite good. I cannot rate the reliability of the Sharp TV because I have had it for just a week but the picture quality for Non HD is good. There are two dimensions to enjoying a large screen TV. One is the larger image and the other is the better quality / higher resolution picture. If you watch a lot of Non HD content, it is best to ask the sales person to hook up the TV of interest to an antenna or regular cable and test the set out for the picture quality because there are a lot of large screen 1080P TVs out there that have poor picture quality for Non HD channels.

5 comments about Samsung TXT3093 30" Widescreen SlimFit HDTV.

1. HDTV is the biggest innovation for television broadcasting since the introduction of color, but the choices for which type of TV set to buy can be intimidating: plasma, LCD, rear projection, front projection, or CRT tubes. The Samsung TXT3093 30" Widescreen SlimFit HDTV is the CRT / tube variety.
   
   CRT / tube TVs are established tech. Images are displayed using an electron gun in the rear of the cabinet that fires at the back of the screen, in sweeping motions, to excite particles that create a picture. The result is a smooth, crisp image with vibrant colors, and the deepest blacks possible on any TV set, but without the intense heat used in plasma TV sets (which makes them vulnerable to burn-in) or the jagged pixelation, somewhat muted color, and subtle flicker of LCD sets (which use back lighting to illuminate each pixel separately).
   
   Tube TV sets are bulky, heavy and usually have curved screens, but Samsung's SlimFit design cuts the cabinet depth by a 1/3 the traditional size, lightens the load, and flattens the screen. Ironically, maybe it's these improvements that result in the Achilles heal of this TV set - distorted images.
   
   The Samsung TXT3093 is incapable of displaying perfectly straight horizontal or vertical lines. If you don't want to stretch 4:3 content to fill the 16:9 screen, like any wide screen TV it uses black bars on the sides. The bars should be straight, but on this TV set, the edges of the picture are curvy. Since most TV channels are still broadcast in SD, these curvy side bars drove me crazy, unless I stretched the image to fit (but then everything and everyone looks fatter than normal).
   
   Horizontal lines fare no better. The bowing problem is particularly evident (and annoying) when playing video games or watching the news or sports. If the picture includes a straight bar across the screen, for example (like a heads up display, a news ticker, scores, etc), the bar bends in the middle and curves up (or down) at the top (or bottom) of the screen's edge. Not only does this distort the bulk of the image, the problem results in lost picture at the margins.
   
   The Samsung TXT3093's inability to display perfectly straight lines is made worse by the TV set's overscan of the image on the screen. The TV literally chops off 1-2 inches of the screen all around - no doubt in an effort to make the bowing lines (which get worse the nearer to the edge of the screen they get) less evident. When I compared the picture on this TV set to other HDTVs at the store, I was amazed at how much of the picture I wasn't seeing on the Samsung TXT3093.
   
   I returned this TV to my local retailer and bought a Samsung LNT3242H 32" LCD HDTV model instead. Now, when watching SD content on my widescreen LCD TV set, the side bars are perfectly straight. When watching football or news on my LCD TV, the score bar and tickers are perfectly straight all the way across the screen. When playing video games, every straight line is totally straight. I realize now just how much those curvy, bending lines and lost picture at the margins drove me crazy on the Samsung TXT3093.



2. We purchased the 3079 model in 2006. Although we intially loved the set, after a short time, we started experiencing focus problems which became progressively worse. After only one and a half years, the set was rendered inoperable. We were initially falsely advised by Samsung and its authorized dealer, Best Buy, that there was a 1 year warranty on the TV after I described the focus problems. We therefore took the television to a nearby repair shop who (1) confirmed that the picture tube was bad and (2) that there was actually a 2 year warranty on this part.
   
   After several disconnects and nearly two hours, we were advised by Samsung that there was in fact a 2 year warranty on the picture tube, and that we should take it to the Samsung authorized dealer. We contacted the authorized dealer and confirmed once again that there was a 2 year warranty on the picture tube.
   
   Incredulously, after their dealer confirmed the picture tube was bad, Samsung once again attempted to claim there was a 1 year warranty which they ultimately retracted. It turns out that the replacement part is not available and that they are unable to meet their contractual obligations to repair the set. Instead, Samsung offers us a "special deal" to purchase a new TV. After some research, I confirmed that I could get the same "special deal" on a new set via Ebay. After spending over $900 (price of set plus cost of repair shop evaluations) and hours of run around, Samsung has repeatedly attempted to avoid its contractual obligations by using deceptive practices. Samsung has repeatedly given us conflicting advice and we have literally been hung up on by customer service representatives simply because we wanted to speak with a supervisor. By the way, "supervisors" are never available, instead ask to elevate the issue to "ECR" if necessary.
   
   For those who are actually happy with this product, you must be of the fortunate few who did not purchase a defective product (or perhaps the set has not failed yet) and have not needed to deal with Samsung's customer service. By the way, the service center has confirmed that ALL of the Slimfit models have had MAJOR problems, including but not limited to problems with the picture tube. If not under warranty, this part would cost nearly $300 plus $180 labor.
   
   As you can see, I would not recommend any of the Samsung Slimfit models and would be reluctant to ever purchase from Samsung again.



3. Pros
   -Cheap/inexpensive
   -Bigger screen for less
   -No motion blur
   -High contrast ratio
   -Better picture in analog or digital signal vs LCD.
   -Will not heat up too much.
   
   Cons
   -Heavy
   -Screen door effect
   -High magnetic influences
   -No noticable difference from HDTV broadcast vs Bluray
   -Poor blue screen distribution.
   -Can suffer burn-in
   -Slightly curved widescreen
   
   The Samsung TXT3093 is the TV you want, if you want to enjoy high definition without breaking the bank. It is ready for the digital switchover. It's a good bedroom option, before you get serious and decide to buy that bigscreen plasma or LCD TV.



4. I was initially weary of purchasing this tv due to the problems that other reviewers have posted. I realized that most of the problems occured with other models of this tv so I went ahead and and got it and have had no problems to date (6 months). The picture quality is outstanding and there are tons of inputs. The only feature I wish the tv had was an audio input so that I can route my xbox's audio through the tv instead of switching inputs on the stereo receiver when i go from tv to xbox. The 'slimfit' marketing scheme is slightly skewed in that the tv is still extremely heavy. A lot of neighbors got a good laugh as they watched me try to carry this thing up 3 flights of stairs alone. But it fits nicely into my entertainment center and all my guests think its LCD until I tell them otherwise.



5. DO NOT BUY A SAMSUNG TELEVISION!! I made the mistake of purchasing a Samsung product thinking that Samsung was a reputable company. The television died within the first two years that I owned it. It just plain stopped turning on one day. Samsung has nothing to say but... we don't stand by our product after 2 years. And, the "executive care" customer service rep that I spoke with was VERY rude. Don't buy from Samsung if you want a television that is not disposable. They sell products that end up in the trash sooner than they should.

1 comments about ViewSonic PJ358 Ultra-Portable Projector- 3.9 lbs.

1. Iam very pleased with the projector .I am the author of White Tigers (my secret war in North Korea) and this projector is easy to carry and to setup. I am on the speaking circuit and speak about 25 times per year. This is what I have been needing for a long time.Thanks Col(Ret)Ben S Malcom

No comments about ViewSonic PJ556D DLP Projector- 5.9lbs.

No comments about Dell 2400MP - DLP projector - 3000 ANSI lumens - XGA (1024 x 768) - 4:3 - High Definition.

1 comments about Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP-HC 30-inch WideScreen Flat Panel Monitor.

1. It's big, bright, fast, beautiful and did I mention it's big? I mean two side-by-side magnified A4 documents big. The price is great too compared to other 30" models.
   
   The reason why this monitor is considered obsolete by Dell is the complaints from videophiles about its lack of connectivity options. Specifically, dual-link DVI is the only way in. So, if you are planning on connecting game machines or BlueRay drives or HD cable boxes via HDMI, you are out of luck. But, why would you want to do that? Even full HD video only goes up to 1920x1080. This monitor does 2560x1600. It makes a lot more sense to pay $800 for a 42" 1080p LCD TV, which is bigger and better for viewing video anyway. This is an ultra-high-resolution monitor, pure and simple, and I love it for doing a good job there.

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5 comments about Sony ICF-CD555TV 7-Inch Under-Counter LCD TV/CD Clock Radio.

1. This is a great unit, and it saves a bit of money over the unit that also includes a DVD player. Big suggestion: go to Radio Shack and but one of the coax right angle pices to the unit will fit under the cabinet; without it would have stuck out to far. Took a bit of finesse for installtion in my situation, but it looks sharp and works great. Magnetic remote attaches to fridge--good idea.



2. I like the TV, the FM reception is good, and the TV is great. If you install cable make sure to use stereo not sap. Directions were easy and it takes little space from the counter. I'd buy it again; unfortunatley SONY has dicontinued this model, a mistake if you ask me...



3. I'd had a GE unit that fit well but worked only O.K. when it stopped working I purchased this w/o checking depth. Jiggering it around and drilling through the cabinet frame, the unit still protrudes from under the cabinet and I still had to get a right angle converter AND loosen all the mounting screws and gouge the drywall to get it to fit. That's ridiculous.



4. Bought this for space and for listening to music and the news while cooking. Am VERY happy that I did. Space is awesome; it fits my needs for CD/FM/and TV. (If I wanted to watch a big screen, I'd go to the family room anyway). Easy installation in the corner cabinet, no accessory needed. The reason for the 4 stars is that one of the stations does not have sound (haven't figured out what that problem is) and also the AM reception is very poor. Does anyone have any suggestions for this? Finally, wanted to point out that you may be able to find this product for half the cost --as I did at a local TV dealer.



5. Installation was not difficult with the right angle coax connector. We would use this unit for approx. 10 or 15 mins in the morning. We were very pleased with it's performance untill one day we pressed th ON button and nothing happened. No clock, no radio, no CD player, no TV, no power. We have had this thing for 8 months. $200.00 for 8 months of service. That doesn't rate very high in my book.

No comments about Sylvania CR130SL8 13" CRT SDTV with Built In Tuner.