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Samsung LN32B550 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
Feature: ... 32-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design; 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 2 for more vivid colors; Game mode speeds up image processing response; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG files and listening to MP3 audio; Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 1 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 optical digital audio output; Includes removable stand; measures 31.3 x 22.4 x 9.4 inches with stand ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-01-08 Summary: Great TV ... I have purchased 2 low end HDTVs recently and what I notice most are lack of functions or ease of functions and the low speed of channel selection. Almost any low end HDTV will give a great picture and while I would not categorize this Samsung in that low end category, the picture is great and the channel selection is fast. This TV does a good job of providing ease of use for channel deletion, favorites etc. However it does not allow one to change the name or number of cable DTV channels. So when you are used to watching ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-01-01 Summary: Good picture quality but average sound ... This TV is now old and superseded by other better 120Hz TV's. Personally, I checked out the 120Hz v/s 60Hz TV's at Best Buy and I couldn't tell any difference. I think this is all a gimmick to keep making people pay for new stuff. First there was DVD quality, then ED quality which was kinda HD, then 720p, then 1080i and now BluRay and finally Full HD 1080p. Since this topic of HD is now exhausted, the newest manufacturer trick is to double the refresh rate from 60Hz to 120Hz to 240Hz etc. I have a 5-year old 1080i ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-19 Summary: I am Extremely pleased with this t.v.....so far ... I just received this tv today so I have not had a chance to see or use all of the functions. So as far as a plug and play review, I have nothing bad to say about this set, and I think I am a harsh critic, personally. I did my research before buying and found this 32" set to be the clear winner. Amazon had the best price by far and shipment was faster than expected. THis is my 3rd HD set and this one is superior to the others, especially the sound quality, in my opinion, which is something I was concerned about. Swivel ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | With the Samsung 32-inch LN32B550 HDTV, you're investing in ahigh-quality LCD TV that offers top-of-the-line picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution. Enjoy the sharpest details and vivid color with 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more realistic images and a 6ms (millisecond) response time--virtually eliminating any blurring and providing smooth motion while watching fast-paced sports and action movies. Superb connectivity and networking with a USB port and four HDMI 1.3...more

Samsung LN32B360 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Feature: ... 32-inch high definition TV with 720p resolution; Two HDMI, one component, and one composite video input; Improved picture with 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time and Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology; Two 3W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience from two speakers; One-year parts and labor warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-13 Summary: Samsung LN32B360 32-Inch LCD TV Review ... This is the TV to buy if you want one this size. Don't buy a cheaper or more expensive TV. This one is cheap but looks and sounds expensive. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-03-11 Summary: Samsung ... Like this TV a lot. Good picture. Easy to setup.Samsung LN32B360 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-08 Summary: Perfect for the bedroom ... What an improvemnt over the old 27" TV we had. Excellent picture and sound. And very easy to install and set-up ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | This 32" HDTV offers a ton of brilliance, while fitting in perfectly with any living space. It sports Wide Color Enhancer 2 and SRS TruSurround HD technologies, and is ENERGY STAR compliant. With two HDMI inputs, one component-video input, a headphone jack, and even a PC input, the LN32B360 is a compact home theater experience waiting to happen....more

Panasonic VIERA C12 Series TC-L32C12 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Feature: ... Dynamic contrast 10,000:1 for the brightest whites and darkest blacks 1366 x 768; 2 HDMI inputs; Viera Image Viewer, enjoy your photos on the big screen via SD card ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-03-13 Summary: Fine Value ... Outstanding value when I purchased it. Setup pretty easy. Performance very good. Had an issue with the sound but Panasonic customer service was excellent and solved my problem (a simple setting change). Packaging could have been better-box was damaged, but not the TV fortunately. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-13 Summary: Love it! ... We have had this television for two months now and really love it. Of course, this television replaced a twelve year old 19 inch color TV, so this new one was bound to be superior. So far, we have absolutely no complaints. ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-03-06 Summary: Great Price on a Quality TV ... While this may not be a top of the line tv, for the price you can't go wrong. Picture quality in hd is very good and standard def cable is acceptable (think it is more my cable company's quality of signal than the tv). Some have commented on sound levels, but I have had no such problem. I watch from about 6 feet away and only turn it up to about 11-12 and sometimes that can be too loud. I probably researched tvs from every angle for over 2 months before I decided on this tv. Overall this is a really good buy. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | 32" LCD, 720p, PC input, 2 HDMI, Dynamic contrast ratio 10,000:1, Viera Link...more

Samsung Touch Of Color T220HD 22-inch LCD HDTV Monitor
Feature: ... Touch of Color bezel - While the crystal-like bezel frame catches light beautifully, it actually reduces reflection of light off the bezel.; Dolby Digital Surround: An invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital Surround (3 W x 2 ch) gives sound quality to match the impressive picture.; 10,000 - 1 Dynamic-Contrast Ratio - The ultra-wide range gives you blacks and whites that are full of detail, even under adverse lighting conditions; 300 cdm2 Brightness; The T220HD features a built-in full HD 1080p digital HDTV tuner, so you can watch both TV and HDTVDual HDMI inputs ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-07 Summary: Fantastic Tv ... Love the picture quality. Wonderful tv. Tv was sent faster then expected was very happy with everything. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-16 Summary: 22" Samsung TV ... Got this to put in my office as I had another brand that lasted less then 2 years. Samsung in my opinion is the best in reliability and great picture. My son sells this type of equipment for a living but not this one model. He said at that price you can't go wrong. I was so impressed at the fast service and the picture I ordered a second one for the bed room. They can also be used for a HD computer monitor if you want to do that too. I don't as I have a home network and do not want the two systems tied together...I ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-11 Summary: space saver ... TV, COMPUTER, GAMES...all on this little monitor, looks okay if you are a penny pincher like me. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Imagine staring at the Samsung Touch of Color Series T220HD 22" widescreen HDTV monitor. A luxurious glass-like frame with gracefully sculpted edges is fused to a rose-black bezel, giving a soft hint of rich red. The result is an elegant HDTV monitor that feels more like handcrafted artwork than a high-performance video display. The T220HD features a built-in digital HDTV tuner capable of HD 1080p, a USB hub and 2 HDMI connections. The Samsung T220HD 22" widescreen HDTV monitor. On or...more

Samsung LN26B360 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Feature: ... 26-inch high definition TV with 720p resolution; Two HDMI, one component, and one composite video input; Improved picture with 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time and Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology; Two 3W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience from two speakers; One-year parts and labor warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-15 Summary: Samsung 26" TV ... Am very pleased with this TV. Picture is sharp and the detail in excellent for this price range. Was a little worried about the volume after reading some of the other feedback, but it gets plenty loud for us. Actually, not sure who would want it louder than what it is. All in all a good value that is performing well. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-04 Summary: Overall reasonable choice for good price with little to no issues ... Being a college kid and constantly striving to make sure that every dollar spent, is definately worth it, I did weeks of research before coming to the conclusion of purchasing this television. It may be one of the cheaper models that Samsung makes, but personally I believe it so far has proven to be a worth-while purchase. I have owned the TV for about a month now and don't regret it one single bit. Currently, I do not use it as a TV to watch TV, so I can offer no insight to what its compatibility is with standard, ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-03 Summary: Amazing!!! ... I've had this tv for 2 months now, and I have to say it is great. It's hooked up to the ps3 via an HDMI cable, to picture is amazing, also watching bluray movies on it is unbelievable. I don't regret buying it. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Samsung LCD TVs offer outstanding picture quality so you can get the most out of your movies and TV shows. The 30,000:1 contrast ratio delivers amazing details in dark or bright scenes and the 8ms response time makes sure action scenes are realistic and smooth. Plus the integrated digital tuner is great for watching over-the-air HD digital broadcasts or connecting to cable/satellite service....more

VIZIO VA220E 22-Inch ECO 720p LCD HDTV
Feature: ... Energy Star compliant; 22-Inch LCD HDTV (21.6 diagonal viewing area); High Definition 1366 x 768 Native Resolution; 5,000:1 Contrast Ratio for darker blacks; Includes 2X HDMI inputs ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-14 Summary: great tv ... This is an excellant tv for a small apartment or a bedroom. Picture is great and it is very easy to work with. We bought this for my fathers bedroom after he had a brain injury and he finds it very easy to figure out. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-13 Summary: My second Visio HDTV ... I have a 32 inch Visio in my living room and am quite pleased. So I bought the 22 inch for my sewing room. They are a terrific value and have found them quite dependable. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-13 Summary: SUPER FAST DELIVERY NICE TV ... I received this tv today LESS than 24 hours after I ordered it! Nice lookong tv.....the sound in the bedroom area is fine, picture very good, number of indoor antenna channels incredible, very good deal great price. BTW the yellow glow and white glow very subdued ALL tv's have a light now.... ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | VIZIO VA220E 22-inch ECO HD 720p LCD HDTV...more
[2] ... Product Description | The VIZIO VA220E 22-inch LCD HDTV offers high definition 720p and 1080i support with resolutions up to 1366x768. This means that both standard and high definition television programming will appear bright and beautiful. And thanks to the VA220E's small size, it's the perfect fit for any room. A perfect fit for any room. Click to enlarge. Side-panel controls. Includes full-function remote. 22-Inch HDTV Experience the superb picture quality from a flat panel high definition television only...more

Samsung LN32C350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Feature: ... 10Wx2 audio output; Wide Color Enhancer; ConnectShare; 2 HDMI (ver 1.3); Component & PC input ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN32C350 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 32-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money....more

VIZIO VA19LHDTV10T 19-Inch ECO 720p LCD HDTV
Feature: ... 19-Inch HDTV 1366 x 768 Resolution - Experience the superb picture quality from a flat panel high definition television only 2.5-Inch thin at an affordable price with the compact VIZIO VA19L HDTV; 170-Degree Horizontal Viewing Angle - a viewing angle of up to 170-degrees, resulting in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere.; Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC Digital television tuner - enjoy high definition and regular television programs with or without paid high definition service.; Versatile Design - 2-HDMI inputs, Component and RF inputs, and an RGB input all help maximize your High Definition television experience. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-20 Summary: our new t.v ... my son loves his new flat panel vizio. the one he used to have in his room was an old box type that was huge. this one takes up much less space. has ample connection accesses. i have a vizio in the living room too! the picture quality and options for changing size, color, contrast etc are amazing. since he uses his vizio for gaming, and we use the living room vizio for live streaming t.v. and movies, a good quality display is essential. how else would we be able to play a fine round of wii golf, or watch luke skywalker ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-26 Summary: TV works fine ... TV works well enough so my daughter can enjoy her shows in her room. Actually thinking of picking up one for our bedroom it's a good price and a great space saver. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-04 Summary: Perfect 2nd TV ... Great picture for regular tv viewing and HD and the sound is wonderful. Very pleased with this tv, especially the price. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | VIZIO VA19LHDTV10T ECO HD 720p LCD HDTV...more
[2] ... Product Description | The VIZIO VA19L 19" LCD HDTV offers high definition 720p and 1080i support with resolutions up to 1366x768. This means that both standard and high definition television programming will appear bright and beautiful. And thanks to the VA19L's small size, it's the perfect fit for any room. A perfect fit for any room. Click to enlarge. Side-panel controls. Includes full-function remote. 19-Inch HDTV Experience the superb picture quality from a flat panel high definition television only 2.5...more

LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black
Feature: ... LCD HDTV features a slim profile contoured edges with swivel stand; 1080p Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080p with 3x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs and PC input; Invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1 & Clear voice for richer more balanced sound & a polished look; Super ISFccc caple of professional calibration for picture performance; 50,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-03-15 Summary: I just ordered TV 3/12/10 and am worried after reading poor review ... I was excited about buying this TV but someone just entered a very poor review about cheap parts, etc. last Friday. The majority of reviews are positive, any input? I have not recd shipment yet. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-14 Summary: Great price for a spare-room TV! ... I picked this TV up when it was around 50% off here and what an amazing buy! Great picture quality, great size for a bedroom or spare room and great price. It's very easy to set up and, as most TVs do now, it has a nice little interactive walk-through while getting started, which makes it easy for even those technologically challenged. In all, I wouldn't use this as a main living-room set (unless I were in a tiny living room...) but it is great for anywhere else! ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-12 Summary: Best bang for your buck! ... Compared to other TVs at this price, this one is a treasure among trinkets. Most 32" flat-panels at this price are only 720p whereas this one is 1080p. Likewise, it's contrast ratio is much higher. The only negative thing I could say about it is that it only has the 60Hz refresh rate as opposed to the newer 120Hz and 240Hz technologies which eliminate a lot of motion blur. I would recommend this TV to anyone trying to balance quality with cost. Though if you have a higher budget, I'd definitely recommend opting for ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | 32" LCD TV FULL HD 1080p (1920 x 1080p) resolution, 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clearn QAM - 1 Tuner, XD Engine, 178 True Wide Viewing Angle, SRS TruSurround XT, Invisible Speakers, Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder, 3 HDMI, USB 2.0, includes swivel stand...more

Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S5100 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black
Feature: ... Full Hd 1080P Resolution And Stunning Contrast; Features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (Ace) For An Impressive Dynamic Contrast Ratio Of 30,000:1; Digital Video Processor For A Superior Resolution; 2 Component And 1 Pc Are Provided To Connect All Of Your Hd Devices Including Playstation 3; High-End Quality ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-08 Summary: sony tv ... excellent visual and ease of use....Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S5100 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-02-12 Summary: Great for a computer monitor ... Not a lot to say since I own 4 Sony Bravias now, I kind of knew what I was getting. I use this particular one for my desk at the office and it works perfect through the VGA @ 1920x1080. Everything is clear and it fits the entire screen. I don't use the TV speakers so I have no complaints about the sound however other reviewers are really complaining about this "sound issue" and rightfully so according to their reviews. I would be careful of that but as for everything else, the TV works as intended. Minor note - initially ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-03-15 Summary: Sony Bravia ... The supplier delivered the item very promptly and in good shape, and kept me informed of shipping progress. The TV is the same model as two others we have in the house and performs equally well. There are slight and easy to understand changes in the menus from our other Sony TVs, purchased last year. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Sony’s S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony’s large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs -- all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connections, you can hook...more