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Panasonic TC-L32U22 32″ 1080p Class Viera U22 Series LCD HDTV – FREE HDMI Cable + MP3 Player
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 27, 2010
CHEAP Panasonic TC-L32U22 32″ 1080p Class Viera U22 Series LCD HDTV – FREE HDMI Cable + MP3 Player
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Panasonic TC-L32U22 32″ 1080p Class Viera U22 Series LCD HDTV – FREE HDMI Cable + MP3 Player Feature
Viore LC19VH54PB 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 25, 2010
CHEAP Viore LC19VH54PB 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
I am really happy with this TV. It looks great, the picture is very clean, and the sound is adequate. I was a little skeptical but after receiving the unit and hooking the TV up I am more than satisfied with my purchase. This is my first TV from VIORE but the price was very compelling and I noticed that they had pretty good reviews on their other TVS on Amazon. Great buy and I would recommend this TV to other people.
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Viore LC19VH54PB 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Feature
LG 42LH30 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 24, 2010
CHEAP LG 42LH30 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black
The TV picture is great. I did have some issue with the HDMI connection being not tight enough, but I am blaming that on the cable (see below, you can read my review on that page).
The one other issue I have with this tv is the strange little “bump out” it has on the bottom edge of the tv on the right hand side. If you click on the picture to zoom in, you can barley see it, but its there. It looks like a little chrome bubble. In person, it really stand out to me. When we first took it out of the box, I thought the chrome edging along the bottom of the tv had been damaged and was pulled away in that one spot. It turns out that when you plug it in a colored light shines into this bubble and shows you it has powered. And the light changes color when you turn the tv on.
I have to admit it probably would not look as bad if the tv were on a stand. But ours is mounted on the wall and every time I walk by it… it still looks like a defect instead of a design feature. Maybe it’s just me.
PS, this is the cable I had an issue with. Diamond HDMI20 Premium HDMI Cable , 20″ – Black
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LG 42LH30 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black Feature
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VIZIO VA370M 37-Inch Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 21, 2010
CHEAP VIZIO VA370M 37-Inch Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV
WOW, I love this tv! I am a movie fan and generally broadcast tv doesn’t hold my interest too long, but this set, coupled with cable hd channels certainly has changed that! I highly recommend this tv to anyone who is budget minded and still looking for a set size for a main room. The picture clarity and crispness is amazing and close or fairly far away the 37″ screen shows it all and my only complaint is that some on air people certainly are not being treated kindly now that I see them in true HD lol. My only issue with the set is that I didn’t get it sooner! The shipping and delivery was fast and it arrived in great condition. No dead or warm pixels and no complaints at all. The remote is very simply and aside from it using a c-6 style battery seems fine. I use the cable supplied remote for most everything, so not really an issue for me at all. I compared this same set with both 32″ and 40 and 42″ sets in a dept store here prior to buying and for the size, even the 42″ isn’t that much larger, certainly not enough to spend the extra, at least not for me. And the 32″ just was too small by comparison. I hope this review may help someone else as I am very pleased and truly feel it was a great investment.
Along with a sleek, exquisitely designed finish, this 37-inch HDTV boasts features such as full 1080p High Definition resolution and a 6500:1 dynamic contrast ratio give you crystal clear, razor sharp images. Listen to your favorite music and view your photos via the built-in media feature. And don’t forget to plug in your favorite HD devices, this baby packs 4 HDMI inputs! In addition, it exceeds current Energy Star Guidelines by at least 15% consuming less energy than traditional HDTVs.
Full 1080p resolution with wide connectivity and bonus multimedia features. Click to enlarge. |
Full 1080p resolution for the best picture. |
Enjoy MP3 audio and JPEG photo files via the USB port. |
Includes full-function remote. |
1080P Full HD
Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
ECO HD
ECO HD exceeds the current Energy Star Guidelines by 15% below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.
Built-In Speakers
Two built-in 10-Watt speakers provide room-filling sound.
SRS Audio Technologies
SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming. SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit’s two speakers.
176-Degree Horizontal Viewing Angle
The VA370M features a viewing angle of up to 176 degrees, resulting in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room.
USB Multimedia Features
Plug portable hard drives, flash thumb drives or other USB devices into the VA370M and enjoy MP3 audio and JPEG photo files.
With MP3s, you’ll get repeat and shuffle playback modes along with standard controls. When in Music Mode, the screen goes darker to conserve energy. As for your JPEGs, you can browse through them or enjoy a slide show, complete with background music.
The VA370M also features a Pause Live TV feature. This feature allows the viewer to pause the program being watched and then to resume watching it at the point the TV was paused, up to 29 minutes (uses a high speed USB 2.0 device with a minimum of 1Gb of memory plugged into the USB port).
VA370M Inputs
- HDMI with HDCP: 4 (1 side)
- RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1
- Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2
- Computer RGB: 1
- Composite Video: 1 (side)
- S-Video: 1 (side)
- USB Port: 1
VA370M Outputs
- SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
- Headphones: 1 (side)
One-Year Warranty
VIZIO provides a one-year warranty on its products for extra peace of mind in your purchase.
What’s in the Box
VIZIO VA370M, Detachable Stand Base, 4 Thumbscrews (to attach Stand), VIZIO Remote Control VR4, Power Cord, Screen Cleaning Cloth, User Manual, Quick Setup Guide, Registration Card, 2 AA Batteries for the Remote Control
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VIZIO VA370M 37-Inch Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV Feature
Samsung UN46B6000 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 19, 2010
CHEAP Samsung UN46B6000 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV
I read some of the reviews and concerns with this TV, because at this moment, I’ve only had it for two weeks, and I’m still within the 30-day return period.
I have not yet been able detect the light cones coming from the edges while watching the TV in a dark room. The stunning picture seems to me equally impressive regardless of the level of light in the room. I appreciate the review from the customer who posted his information and recommended to buy the LCD instead of the LED, but I simply have not been able detect the problem that made him return the TV. I also respect but disagree with the person who made the remarks about the bad quality of sound, and recommended not buying the sound bar. I got my TV at Best Buy and the deal I found included the sound bar with the wireless sub-woofer for free.
The TV speakers sound to me just fine, nice volume without distortion, and in combination with the sound bar the sound is as good as it gets without a full-featured high-end home theater system.
My only bad experience with this TV happened while connecting the sound bar to the TV using the supplied optical cable. The supplied cable was so short that it barely allowed the connection, and forced it to fold sharply, because the audio port on the sound bar is on the end most distant from where it is on the TV (clearly a design mismatch from Samsung). But the real problem came when sliding the optical jack into the fragile port behind the TV. Even though I was careful, I could hear a snap, and noticed that the tiny door in the optical receptacle broke off. I suspect that it may have been broken from the start, but perhaps it broke while I was making the connection. The result was a faulty connection that caused the sound bar’s volume to go up and down. I had to use tape to keep the optical cable aligned in place, because the broken receptacle would not hold the optical jack firmly in place. For this reason, I brought back the TV to the store and got a replacement. This time I bought a longer optical cable and made the connection with even more care, very very slowly. I heard a click, and this time nothing was broken and the cable stayed in place. I’m now enjoying my TV with no sound problems. The sound bar not only greatly enhances the TV’s sound, but also looks great, as it matches the TV’s classy Touch of Color edge look. The wireless sub-woofer is not very powerful (although it is quite large and heavy) but it does help to provide a sense of bass and surround sound, as I placed it on the opposite corner of the room from the TV. It automatically connects without wires every time the sound bar is turned on.
I think that this TV along with its sound bar and sub-woofer will be a keeper. The positive by far outweighs the negative. I definitely recommend it, just be extremely careful when connecting that optical cable.
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Samsung UN46B6000 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Feature
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 17, 2010
VIZIO VF552XVT 55-Inch Class XVT Series TRULED 240Hz sps LED LCD VIZIO Internet Apps HDTV
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 12, 2010
CHEAP VIZIO VF552XVT 55-Inch Class XVT Series TRULED 240Hz sps LED LCD VIZIO Internet Apps HDTV
Combining TruLED backlighting technology (Direct Type LED) with a whole new world of online content, the 55-inch VIZIO VF552XVT provides extraordinary picture quality and keeps you entertained and up-to-date on all the latest news from your favorite Internet sites with the included VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA). You can connect this VIZIO HDTV to the Internet via the built-in Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) or Ethernet port and stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather. The universal Bluetooth remote includes a slide-out QWERTY keypad that makes it easy to type Internet searches as well as send a Tweet or update your Facebook status.
This HDTV features VIZIO’s industry-leading TruLED backlighting with Smart Dimming technology for incredible brilliance, color and contrast. This cutting edge technology stops light leakage enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, dark scenes delivering an experience that will blow you away. It also offers full 1080p high definition resolution, 240Hz motion smoothing, and SRS TruSurround HD for an excellent home theater experience.
Smart Dimming intelligently controls each LED block. |
The remote with QWERTY keypad enables you to control your TV and connect with Internet Apps. |
240Hz SPS delivers 240 scenes per second. |
The VIZIO VF552XVT (see larger image). |
The customized Bluetooth VURIO remote with slide out QWERTY keypad (see larger image). |
The VF552XVT’s jack pack (see larger image). |
Key Features
- 55-inch HDTV featuring 1920 x 1080 pixels and support for 1.06 billion colors
- Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
- TruLED direct type, backlit LCD display is comprised of 640 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks and utilizes.
- Smart Dimming intelligently controls these blocks–turning them on and completely off based on the content you’re watching–which helps stop light leakage enabling you to achieve an amazing 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, dark scenes.
- 240Hz refresh rate delivers 240 scenes per second producing enhanced frame rate and delivering sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images.
- 178-Degree horizontal viewing angle results in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room
- Two built-in 15-watt speakers provide room-filling sound.
- SRS Audio Technologies:SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming. SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit’s two speakers.
- Connect to the Internet via integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi or via the included Ethernet port
- VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) let you easily connect to the Internet and stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather. VIA comes with Amazon Video on Demand, Flickr, Netflix, Rhapsody, Twitter, VUDU and Yahoo TV Widgets pre-loaded on the TV, ready to launch onscreen at the touch of a single button on the remote. You can continually discover and download more apps from other content and service providers by browsing our gallery of apps that is dynamically updated right on your VIZIO HDTV. (Learn more)
- Customized Bluetooth remote with slide out QWERTY keypad enables you to control your TV, even type onscreen, from any spot in the room–all without having to point the remote at the TV. This universal remote also uses infrared to control all of the A/V devices connected to their HDTV, such as DVD and Blu-ray players, VCRs, audio devices, cable and satellite set-top boxes, DVRs, and other components.
- ECO HD exceeds the current Energy Star Guidelines by 50 percent below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.
- Mercury free display: The display’s backlight is environmentally-friendly due to the fact that LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance.
- Warranty: One year parts and labor; free on-site repair (available for models sized 30 inches and above); free lifetime technical support
Connections
- HDMI (with HDCP): 5 (1 side)
- Component: 1
- Composite A/V: 1
- S-Video: 1
- RF: 1
- PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
- Digital audio output: 1 optical
- USB: 3 (on the side; for service and future multimedia functionality)
Dimensions
- TV with stand: 51.5 x 35.91 x 13.47 inches (WxHxD); 86.3 pounds
- TV without stand: 51.5 x 33.89 x 4.96 inches (WxHxD); 73.8 pounds
- What size TV should you get?
What’s in the Box
VIZIO HDTV, Bluetooth remote control (with batteries), power cord, safety strap, cleaning cloth, user manual, quick start guide
Technical Specifications
- Screen size: 55 inches
- Tuner: ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner
- Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Computer Support: 1920 x 1080, 1360 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 640 x 480 via VGA/HDMI
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 w/DCR
- Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
- Response Time: 5ms
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP): Yes
- Picture-outside-Picture (POP): Yes
- Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee: Yes
- V-Chip: Yes
- 3D Comb Filter: Yes
- 3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down: Yes
- ATSC with 8VSB and QAM demodulation: Yes
- ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding: Yes
- NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes
- Progressive Scan Video: Yes
- Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
- Panel Lamp Life (typical): 50,000 hours to half the original brightness
- Voltage Range: 100~240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 163W average, less than 1W standby
- Wall mount hole pattern: 600 x 200
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VIZIO Internet Apps
VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) connects your HDTV to a variety of online entertainment and news sources (view the VIA dock in this pop-up image). |
This VIZIO HDTV includes the VIZIO Internet Apps feature (VIA), and it comes pre-loaded with Amazon Video on Demand, Flickr, Netflix, Rhapsody, Twitter, VUDU and Yahoo TV Widgets, ready to launch onscreen at the touch of a single button on the premium Bluetooth universal remote control. A high-speed Internet connection is required to access content and receive product updates, and this model enables you to connect to the Internet via integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet.
When you press the VIA button on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your screen with a selection of different Apps that let you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, or get weather and news information all on demand. In addition to the providers listed above, new partners for 2010 include:
- blip.tv: Blip.tv is an online television network that hosts the best original shows on the Web; from scripted sitcoms and dramas to shows about fashion, technology, politics and more.
- CBS: The CBS Widget offers easy access to CBS schedule information, program metadata, previews and clips, cast photos and bios, and more.
- NBC: View NBC’s show schedule, view full screen photo galleries and catch up on your favorite shows with up-to-date quick text recaps, cast bios, and more.
- CNBC: The CNBC widget allows you to interact with CNBC’s real-time stock quotes direct from the NYSE and NASDAQ, real-time watchlists to track favorite stocks, and other key analytics.
- iMemories: Now all your old home movies, photos and slides can be watched directly on your VIZIO TV with iMemories. iMemories digitally converts and preserves all your favorite memories online, regardless of the original media format.
- Roxio CinemaNow: The Roxio CinemaNow platform enables you to instantly access a broad range of high-quality digital entertainment from your favorite consumer electronic devices.
- The Weather Channel: Get your weather forecast when you want it with the press of your remote. The Weather Channel Widget delivers current conditions, the 5-day forecast and more for your zip code and thousands more.
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
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With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.
If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.
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Rent or Buy more than 50,000 Titles from Amazon Video On Demand
With Amazon Video On Demand, VIZIO customers can now instantly watch more than 50,000 commercial-free movies and television shows, including hit new releases and the latest episodes available in HD.
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Using an intuitive interface, customers can order movies right from their couch and enjoy instant playback without waiting for lengthy downloads or annoying commercials. Prices start as low as $.99 and no subscription fee is required. |
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Find Choose from thousands of movies and TV shows by browsing in the Amazon Video On Demand section on your VIZIO TV. Access and add to your virtual library of purchases via Amazon Video On Demand’s Your Video Library and re-watch anytime on your VIZIO TV, your PC or Mac and other compatible devices. |
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Rent or Buy Renting and purchasing titles is a snap with the power of Amazon’s 1-click purchasing. Order new release movies and the latest TV shows right from your couch and you’re watching within seconds. Prices start as low as $.99. |
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Watch Using your VIZIO TV, enjoy Amazon Video On Demand’s high quality video on any TV. Videos playback instantly, without waiting for a download. Purchases and rentals are added to Your Video Library and stored online by Amazon so you can conveniently watch them on your VIZIO television, PC or Mac, and other compatible devices. |
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VIZIO VF552XVT 55-Inch Class XVT Series TRULED 240Hz sps LED LCD VIZIO Internet Apps HDTV Feature
Sharp LC22DV27UT 22-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In DVD Player, Black
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 11, 2010
CHEAP Sharp LC22DV27UT 22-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In DVD Player, Black
I received this TV as a birthday gift. I installed it in my home office on a wall mount. Once powered up I was impressed with the picture quality and sound. For a small package it has a clear picture with bright colors and crisp details. The sound is sufficient for my office and can get pretty loud if I set it loud. The built-in DVD player is easy to use.
The remote is not as user friendly as I would like.
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Sharp LC22DV27UT 22-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In DVD Player, Black Feature
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