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LG 32LD350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on August 7, 2010
CHEAP LG 32LD350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV
I base my rating on the value for the money and how I plan to use the TV as opposed to a comparison to newer TVs on the market.
720p which is perfectly suitable for my needs. While I haven’t yet attached a PC to this device my understanding is that 1080p is where you want to be if using as a PC monitor is of importance. On another note I wouldn’t say this is great looking or cheap looking TV. Just a very middle of the road appearance.
Pro
* Nice picture with rich color.
* Nice picture controls (backlight, contrast, brightness, color, tint,H-sharpness, V-Sharpness, etc)
* Nice menuing system
* The remote is basic without being cheap or annoying. Rubberized keys but they do not glow. The remote is not too big or too small either.
* Standard Definition TV looks pretty good on this TV. I use the mode that automatically resizes the image based on the signal which means I view std tv in a 4:3 box (I do not stretch).
Cons
* The power on light is too large and annoying (at least 2″ wide). The same light turns red when off and that is my problem. I don’t need or want a light that tells me the TV is off. (Blue=on and No Light would have been preferrable). Perhaps I can disable or tape over it.
* The speakers are NOT front firing. They fire to the back or down. This may be a problem for some. I currently have it in a cabinet and it sounds fine but speakers on the bottom facing forward would be better. If you plan to use external speakers then this doesn’t really matter.
* No S-Video. To some with Standard Quality cable (not HD) the S-video provides the best image but unfortunately it isn’t avail.
In summation I think this TV is a nice value from a name brand manufacturer.
A great way to get into high-definition entertainment, the affordable 32-inch LG 32LD350 LCD HDTV offers a 720p HD resolution, multiple AV Modes to optimize the picture depending on what you’re watching (Cinema, Sports, or Games), and a 50,000:1 contrast ratio for excellent rendering of colors and deep blacks. Other features include a 4ms (millisecond) response time, stereo speakers with 14 watts of power and Dolby Digital decoding, and three HDMI inputs.
Key Features
| 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio No more worrying about dark scenes or dull colors. The dynamic contrast ratio of 50,000:1 delivers more stunning colors and deeper blacks than you can imagine.
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 Picture WizardGet easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It’s not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way.
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 AV ModeSports, movies and video games are best enjoyed with customized settings. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of three picture modes for “Cinema”, Sports” or “Games” to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience. |
 24P Real CinemaStay in for the theater. Enjoy a true cinema-like experience in your own home with movies the way they are meant to be seen. LG’s Real Cinema technology precisely displays 24p source frames on your screen, the same as on a movie screen. If you love movies, you’ll love Real Cinema. |
 Clear Voice IIGet audio the way it was meant to be heard. Clear Voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells.
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 Dolby DigitalDolby Digital lets you experience compelling 5.1-channel surround sound. And you can trust that you’ll get the same great Dolby Digital audio quality no matter what you’re watching–a DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, TV programming or downloaded content. Best of all, you can be confident that you’ll hear the audio exactly as it was intended, because Dolby Digital is also used to create the soundtracks for movies and games. |
 ISFccc Calibration ReadyLG’s ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote. |
 HDMI V.1.3 with Deep ColorMake installation of any enabled device a snap. Get 10.2Gbps of bandwidth for deeper colors and more to take advantage of the best Full HD experience. HDMI V.1.3 connectivity lets you prepare yourself for tomorrow’s technology today. |
 SimpLinkHaving a hard time keeping track of your remotes? With SimpLink, all your LG devices can be controlled with just one remote. |
 Smart Energy Saving With LG’s Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy. |
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LG 2010 HDTV Comparison
| Series: | LD350 | LD450 | LD520 | LD550 | LD650 | LE5300 | LE5400 | LE8500 | LX6500 | PJ350 | PK550 | PK750 |
| Models: | 22-inch 26-inch 32-inch |
32-inch 37-inch 42-inch 47-inch |
32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch |
32-inch 42-inch 46-inch 52-inch |
47-inch 55-inch |
22-inch 26-inch 32-inch 37-inch |
32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch |
47-inch 55-inch |
47-inch 55-inch |
42-inch 50-inch |
50-inch 60-inch |
50-inch 60-inch |
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| Resolution | 720p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 720p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Contrast ratio | 50k:1 dynamic |
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| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 240Hz | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 240Hz | 600Hz | 600Hz | 600Hz |
| Response time | 5ms | 4ms | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2 | 2.4ms | 2.6ms | 1ms | 2ms | – | – | – |
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| Series: | LD350 LCD | LD450 LCD | LD520 LCD | LD550 LCD | LD650 LCD | LE5300 LED | LE5400 LED | LE8500 LED | LX6500 3D LED |
PJ350 Plasma | PK550 Plasma | PK750 Plasma |
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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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Westinghouse LD-3255VX 32-Inch 720p LED HDTV, Black
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on August 1, 2010
CHEAP Westinghouse LD-3255VX 32-Inch 720p LED HDTV, Black
After researching the purchase of 2 LCD TV’s for my kids, I was shopping around and discovered this Westinghouse. I actually didn’t think it would be a serious TV, as it was less money that comparable LCD TV’s sitting on either side of it on the stores shelf. All were on, and set to the same channel. So comparisons were easy! I was prepared to hate the Westinghouse, thinking is was in the same class as some of the “no name” brand sets..junk! After all it was less than 0.00!
But when we were getting ready to pick up the boxes of Phillips TV’s and put them in the cart to take home, we started reading the box thatthe Westinghouse was in. Did my eyes deceive me? Did it really say LED on it! No way. We walked over the the high end and expensive LCD TV’s. and the 32″ ones that said LED were 0.00 plus! Samsungs, Vizio, Panasonics, etc.
First of all, an explanation for the “electronically challenged among us..like me! A regular LCD TV uses fluorescent edge lighting to shine thru the LCDs to make the picture viewable. Good enough!
Then there are newer technology LCD TV’s with LED edge lighting…LED’s all the way around the screen shine thru and illuminate the TV screen. Saves energy because LEDs use a small fraction of the energy as the fluorescent lights. Better but the black and darker colors are not as “black”, and colors a bit washed out.
BUT…the Westinghouse LED back lit LCD’s have black blacks! Deeper color, brighter, vibrant colors (wait till you see the yellows!). And way less energy, about the same as a 40 watt light bulb. And the TV is slim..I mean slim!
1″ thick and 14 1/2 lbs!
Terrific featurers, nice price, outstanding technology for way less than others, all the featurers..great value over all! And I can’t even begin to tout the picture quality except to say you have got to see it yourself!
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Westinghouse LD-3255VX 32-Inch 720p LED HDTV, Black Feature
Samsung LN32C550 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on July 8, 2010
CHEAP Samsung LN32C550 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
This was my first adventure into HDTV and LCD TV’s, but I’m a technology buff, so advanced tech doesn’t scare me (I actually enjoy it). My first impressions with this TV were the great resolution while watching Blu-ray movies (what I really think these screens are good for) and that the comments about HD shows and their “flawed” personalities was right on (ha!) I’ve connected the TV to a cable box and Sony Blue Ray player – so now I have three big remotes that all do different things. I’m considering a universal remote to solve this problem. I don’t understand why the TV plays a tune when turning on and off and I can’t find in the manual how to stop this from happening. The internet options look interesting, though I’ve only tried YouTube so far. YouTube videos play, but they look really poor because of the compression put on them and they don’t have the same controls that are available on the web site. Standard cable TV doesn’t look very good either because of the quality of the signal. Those old channels were much clearer on my old “tube” TV than with this new one. I mostly stay in the HD channels because of it. Most of these complaints have nothing to do with the Samsung TV and that’s why I gave it 5 stars anyway. I just want any new HDTV folks to not be surprised by the quality of standard programming.
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Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on June 13, 2010
CHEAP Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock
After 18 years with a 25″ RCA tube TV, I finally stepped up to HD. After watching (and complaining) for three months about the inconsistent picture quality of a previous HDTV purchase (Sylvania TV/DVD combo), it’s a real pleasure to watch a quality TV with correct color and black levels that aren’t overwhelming.
Great picture out of the box, even from extreme angles; so far I’ve only upped the brightness. When I get some time, I’ll use “Video Essentials” to set everything correctly. My wife claimed that the previous TV looked fine to her; after two days with this TV she commented that the picture was really clear. She was watching “Sex and the City” on Showtime HD and said it was so clear that she could see all the details in one of Carrie’s jackets, when before she thought it was all black. She also commented on the detail in A Bug’s Life on DVD.
For me the test was Breaking Bad on AMCHD, and although the show’s palette tends toward dark and greenish, it’s far better than the Sylvania I replaced. After having watched an episode of Cougar Town, however, I’m beginning to believe that broadcast TV is a crapshoot in terms of proper color balance. DVDs are far more consistent. Speaking of which, I want to revisit a lot of my favorite movies now that I can watch them on a bigger, wider, clearer screen than I’ve ever had before.
My wife absolutely loves the iPod dock and the ability to control the iPod with the TV remote; I’d love it if my album artwork showed up on the screen. Sound levels from the built-in speakers seem anemic, but since this TV will eventually go into the bedroom, I’ll live with it. That brings me to my one major beef about the set: Although it has three HDMI inputs and various other component/composite inputs, it has no external RCA output (only optical and Viera Link, whatever that is), so I can’t hook it up to either my non-optical receiver or my wireless headphone transmitter.
Overall, though, I’m very happy with this purchase, and will definitely consider a Panasonic Viera for our next (bigger, higher-resolution) HDTV. What blows my mind is that this TV cost about the same as my 25″ RCA did back in 1992. For what it’s worth, I took the RCA to Goodwill; as far as I know it’s still alive and kicking.
Offering excellent picture performance, Panasonic’s 32-inch VIERA TC-L32X2 LCD HDTV provides 720p high-definition imagery and includes a Universal Dock for Apple iPod, which enables you to control and play music and video directly from your iPod or iPhone through your VIERA HDTV. This X2 series model also features 24P Playback function for superb imagery from 24-frame movies on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Game Mode for faster image response while playing immersive 3D games, a 20,000:1 contrast ratio, and an improved panel with In Plane Switching (IPS) for an ultra-wide viewing angle and higher moving picture resolution that results in clear, bright images.
This and other models in the X2 line offer Panasonic’s VIERA Image Viewer feature, which enables you to play slideshows of JPEG images stored on SD memory cards, as well as the VIERA Link feature for controlling a variety of compatible components–from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras–through a single remote.
Adhering to Panasonic’s commitment to the environment, this VIERA model–as well as all 2010 models–features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements.
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Panasonic’s VIERA X2 series LCD HDTV. iPod Entertainment Kit: With the included Universal Dock for iPod, you can control playback of the music and video stored on your Apple iPod or iPhone directly through your VIERA HDTV via the remote control and intuitive onscreen menu system (see more about iPod/iPhone compatibility).
VIERA Image Viewer: View full-HD images with the integrated SD card slot, enabling you to view JPEG photos captured from your digital camera or camcorder on the big screen. Navigate your images via an easy-to-use thumbnail display.
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What’s in the Box
Panasonic X2 series LCD HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions
Panasonic 2010 VIERA Plasma and LCD Comparison
| Series: | G25 Plasma | S2 Plasma | U2 Plasma | C2 Plasma | U22 LCD | X2 LCD | C22 LCD |
| Models: | TC-P54G25 54″ TC-P50G25 50″ TC-P46G25 46″ TC-P42G25 42″ |
TC-P65S2 65″ TC-P58S2 58″ TC-P54S2 54″ TC-P50S2 50″ TC-P46S2 46″ TC-P42S2 42″ |
TC-P50U2 50″ TC-P42U2 42″ |
TC-P50C2 50″ TC-P46C2 46″ TC-P42C2 42″ |
TC-L42U22 42″ TC-L37U22 37″ TC-L32U22 32″ |
TC-L37X2 37″ TC-L32X2 32″ TC-L22X2 22″ |
TC-L37C22 37″ TC-L32C22 32″ |
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| Contrast Ratio | Infinite Black | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 20,000:1 | Dynamic: 20,000:1 22″: 15,000:1 |
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| Moving Picture Resolution | 1080 lines | 1080 lines | 900 lines | 720 lines | — | — | — |
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| Display Capabilities | 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p |
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| Speakers | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total 22″: 6W |
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| HDMI input | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) | 2 | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) 22″: 1 |
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| Composite input | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) 22″: 1 |
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| PC input | 1 (side) | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| USB | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ethernet LAN input | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Digital Audio output | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Series: | G25 Plasma | S2 Plasma | U2 Plasma | C2 Plasma | U22 LCD | X2 LCD | C22 LCD |
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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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Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock Feature
FAVI L3226EA-WH 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, White
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on May 24, 2010
CHEAP FAVI L3226EA-WH 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, White
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This TV came to us directly from FAVI in an ordinary cardboard box. While unpacking we found a small black velvet bag that contained the TV’s accessories. This was a nice touch. The TV’s design is sleek, yet rather conservative at the same time. The corners are rounded, giving it that sleek appearance. The FAVI logo is prominently displayed just under the screen. Below the logo is the indicator LED, and the remote sensor. The speaker grilles are hidden on the bottom. The next thing that caught our eye was the sheer number of A/V inputs on the back of this TV. It comes with three HDMI ports, a VGA port, and two sets of Component video jacks, each with their own set of audio jacks. It also has a standard S-video port, and two sets of ordinary A/V jacks. The VGA port allows this TV to become a giant wide screen computer monitor with built in speakers. To our disappointment, there are no inputs on the front or side.
RATINGS:
-USER MANUAL: 8/10. The manual did a pretty good job of explaining everything this TV is capable of, except when describing the remote control function.
-DISPLAY: 10/10. The picture quality is best we’ve tested in 32 inch 1080p class. Testing was completed in both standard definition and high definition. A Blu-Ray disc was used in our video demonstration.
-REMOTE: 7/10. No indicator LED was disappointing. Other then that it’s just a standard remote control. A universal remote can be programmed to work with this TV. A code was found in less than a minute with our remote’s auto search function.
-SOUND: 7/10. The built in speakers are adequate but not outstanding.
-TV MODE: 9/10. Standard definition and high definition video look good. The TV changes channels quickly enough for channel surfing.
-INPUTS: 7/10. There’s only one S-video port, and while this TV does have three HDMI ports, they’re spaced a bit too close together. You can hook up three HDMI cables at once, but it’s a tight fit. There are no inputs on the front of this TV.
-VALUE: 9/10. Lowest priced 32 inch/1080p model we tested.
-OVERALL: 9/10. Highly Recommended
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LG 32LD450 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on April 13, 2010
CHEAP LG 32LD450 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV
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LG 32LD520 32-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on April 10, 2010
CHEAP LG 32LD520 32-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
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Proscan 32LB45Q 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on April 4, 2010
CHEAP Proscan 32LB45Q 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black
I bought this HDTV for a room that I watch TV in every now and then. I really didn’t want to spend a lot of money for it. This set really exceeded my expectations. The picture is very crisp and has great color. Everyone that’s come to my home and watched it, have been surprised at how good it looks considering what I paid for it. I highly recommend it to anyone who is on a tight budget.
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Toshiba 32C100U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss)
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on April 3, 2010
CHEAP Toshiba 32C100U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss)
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Samsung LN32C450 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on March 22, 2010
CHEAP Samsung LN32C450 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
It was easy to set up and plays cable and DVD’s beautifully.
Relatively compact size.
It has a very special feature for those that are hard of hearing: there is a sound setting called “clear voice”.
It appears to raise the treble information relative to midrange and bass, and also, makes the distinctions between sounds much sharper. For those hard of hearing, who usually have good bass/midrange hearing but rolled off treble, this will be a revelation. No more annoying your neighbors because you have to blast the TV in order to understand the voices. Also the TV does seem to play closed captions about as well as it can.
My aunt is using closed captions on cable TV and standard DVD playback and it works great. We had trouble using CC on a new upscaling DVD player using HDMI but that turns out to be a problem with the HDMI specification; HDMI relies on the source to decode CC and put the words on the screen, whereas older cable formats and resolutions like composite carry the CC signal distinct from the picture to the TV for decoding. This appears to be a major step back but it’s not the fault of the TV. If you Google “cc dvd hdmi” you will find a LOT of conversation on the net about this problem. No one seems to have a solution.
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Samsung LN32C450 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Feature
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