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I did a LOT of research before choosing this TV. I read every single review here...and about 1,000 others for other TVs. We just got ours two days ago. We are supposed to have cable hooked up to it today and have been using a DVD upconvertor ($39 Phillips @ Costco) and wow does it look great!! I am anxious to try out the channel functions too.
We turned the backlighting down to "3" (not sure if that is down far enough) so as not to shorten the life of the TV. We have it set on standard mode, which after all our lives on regular TVs...it is still a vast improvement.(Dynamic mode was BRIGHT! and actually bothered my eyes after a short time).
We were surprised that after setting the picture to 16:9 all "widescreen" movies didn't fill up the entire screen, that some still had the black on the top and bottom (in some cases really skinny viewing that was annoying). We thought the point of getting a TV like this was to view those types of formats better. We ended up putting it on "just scan"
We turned the backlighting down to "3" (not sure if that is down far enough) so as not to shorten the life of the TV. We have it set on standard mode, which after all our lives on regular TVs...it is still a vast improvement.(Dynamic mode was BRIGHT! and actually bothered my eyes after a short time).
We were surprised that after setting the picture to 16:9 all "widescreen" movies didn't fill up the entire screen, that some still had the black on the top and bottom (in some cases really skinny viewing that was annoying). We thought the point of getting a TV like this was to view those types of formats better. We ended up putting it on "just scan"
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This TV is everything I could want: great picture, classic black design, and easy set up. And I got a fantastic price by searching through Amazon.com. Definitely no regrets!
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I bought 2 of these TVs for my office and bedroom. I paid $579.00 and really didn't spend much time comparing them to other 32-inch LCDs. So far I am quite happy with them. Neither is setup on HD channels so I'm running regular digital signal. I know Best Buy has this TV and it was about $80 more at the time so this was a good deal.
Only thing that I was a bit disappointed in was the fact that there is no PC input option on the TV. You can spend the money to get an after market up-converter for about $100. It would have been nice to switch to a large screen for my computer when I wasn't tuned in to TV. It was my fault not to look at the description more carefully but in all honesty, it really wasn't important and a nice feature to have had.
The sound isn't bad for what I use it for (background noise) and the picture is quite clear. I definitely would consider a higher contrast ratio if this was your primary TV. After these two and a Samsung 750A61 DLP HDTV, I would be hesitant
Only thing that I was a bit disappointed in was the fact that there is no PC input option on the TV. You can spend the money to get an after market up-converter for about $100. It would have been nice to switch to a large screen for my computer when I wasn't tuned in to TV. It was my fault not to look at the description more carefully but in all honesty, it really wasn't important and a nice feature to have had.
The sound isn't bad for what I use it for (background noise) and the picture is quite clear. I definitely would consider a higher contrast ratio if this was your primary TV. After these two and a Samsung 750A61 DLP HDTV, I would be hesitant
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This Panasonic 32-inch has the darkest black shades and fastest color transitions of any hdtv this size I've checked out before. What really makes this tv so great is it's receiver. It is able to find many of the digital cable channels that are not really part of my cable service, so it is like a bonus! It is 720p, but at 32-inch you won't find much difference in 1080p at this screen size. It works so well with this tv, and the color menus are able to let you adjust so much, and have your custom setup saved, if you switch to one of the preset ones. It is not affected by sunlight, and the built-in sound works so well I sometimes turn off my theatre sound system. For the money its a great buy and I'm considering a second one for another room.
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Just received my lc32d64u this week!
I cannot tell if the unit is supposed to do this, or its faulty, but when I switch channels, there is a lag, I see a black screen then the new channel with the info in the top right corner.
That is frustrating.
Does anyone else have this issue??
I cannot tell if the unit is supposed to do this, or its faulty, but when I switch channels, there is a lag, I see a black screen then the new channel with the info in the top right corner.
That is frustrating.
Does anyone else have this issue??
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I got this tv about a month ago, and I am very happy with it. It has an excellent picture and decent sound. Also, it is not too big for the room, so I don't feel like my room is more television than actual room. It is very easy to operate, and it has a lot of different kinds of hookups so you are not limited on what kinds of items you can hook up to your television. I haven't really had any problems with it (knock-on-wood, lol).
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We are very pleased with our new TV. Our purchase came about after much searching for one of good quality and 1080p that would fit in our small bedroom, so we were happy to find a 32" product.
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Based on the other reviews I bought the Panasonic TC-32LX85 LCD HDTV. The picture is great. Very bright and clear. It does dim a bit off to the sides, but I never watch at that angle anyway. Was a bit worried with UPS delivering as it seems they manage to destroy everything these days. Box was torn up and retaped with clear tape. Luckily nothing inside was damaged. Great TV and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
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I purchased this TV when it first became available. I was prepared to purchase the earlier version but I knew that the this model, if it became available, would work better for me. I live and travel full-time in a fifth wheel trailer. My available space is restrictive. I knew that the reduction in depth and bezel dimensions would make installation much easier. I intitially set it up using the base provided. The set worked beautifully as soon as I plugged it in and hooked up my HD satellite service. The HD version of the weather channel is so clear that you think your viewing it live in the studio. Reception of HD over the air channels is amazing using the standard antenna that came with my camper. I can make a comparison with my daughter's 42 inch Panasonic Plasma. The Aquos is superior at comparable distances. I echo the other reviews that talk about the crispness of the picture. I am glad is waited for this latest technology by Sharp. Before starting my summer travels I make custom
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This Sharp Aquos rocks. It is my first flat sceeen and I could not be happier. Picture quality smokes my prior tv, and the sound is really good as well < sound didn't matter to me much as I use a receiver for surround sound most of the time. There are plenty of hook ups including two HDMI inputs. The remote is easy to use too. The only complaint I had was that the thing did not fit in my existing entertainment center LOL ....NO worries, the center needed replaced anyway....
Have a great day!
Have a great day!
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I bought this TV because it was the only 37" model that would fit in my older entertainment center. The picture quality is good. And I had the TV up and running within about 30 minutes of unpacking it. It did an excellent job of finding all the channels available on my cable system. After using it a week, I have 2 major complaints: 1. Surfing channels is a painful experience. The reaction time is simply too slow. It just feels like it takes forever to get from one channel to another. 2. I could not successfully connect external devices to the TV and get the audio to produce anything but static. I tried a Wii, XBOX 360 and a DVD player. It did not matter whether I used Inputs 1,2 or 3. And I used 2 different AV cables. The result was the same ... STATIC. The speakers worked OK in normal TV viewing mode. So, I could only conclude that something is wrong with the audio inputs on this TV. The only way I am able to successfully connect an external device to the TV is to take
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I recently purchased this Philips 32" TV, and I am very pleased with my purchase. After looking at different models of 32" televisions available, the different brands and specs had me a little worried about making the right decision. However this TV has great picture, looks modern and stylish, has plenty of imputs, and is easy to use and program. It looks great for movies, games, and hd and regular TV programing, it even cleans up analog channels somewhat. I have also used a 32 inch samsung and I certainly could not say that it was is any better than this, in fact i think i prefer the philips. Also, as far as looking at specs when buying a tv, do not be worried if you are considering this television: considering its size and price range it is very competitive. I was a little worried about its 8ms response time considering samsung and some others have 6ms or even 4ms, but i cannot tell the difference and from what I have read there are differences between manufacturers when it comes
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Panasonic has been making awesome TV's for decades and their flat panel technology is every bit as competitive as their tube TVs were. The picture is clear and sharp and set up was a breeze. Unlike some Panasonic remote controls of years past this one is sensibly laid out with good size keys and clearly marked functions. I especially like the "format" key that allows you to set standard resolution pictures to the 4:3 format, while leaving Hi-Def stations in full screen mode.
I saved several hundred dollars over local prices in an area where Best Buy, Circuit City and the big department stores are going at it hammer and tongs for market share. The delivery was on time and overall, the service was first rate.
The only reason I'm rating the product 4 stars is that it's a 720 versus 1080 dpi and the speakers are not great, but hookup to my home theater system made that a non-issue. However, when it comes to bang for the buck value, this was a five star deal all the way!
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I saved several hundred dollars over local prices in an area where Best Buy, Circuit City and the big department stores are going at it hammer and tongs for market share. The delivery was on time and overall, the service was first rate.
The only reason I'm rating the product 4 stars is that it's a 720 versus 1080 dpi and the speakers are not great, but hookup to my home theater system made that a non-issue. However, when it comes to bang for the buck value, this was a five star deal all the way!
I knew what
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Well I've used Amazon.com on many occasions to check reviews on various products, so I thought that I would add to the reviews on this Samsung TV. I did quite a bit of shopping around before I made the decision to buy the LN32A450 model. Do not have a large living room, so this size (32") was fine for me. I had narrowed the purchase choice down to a Toshiba set or a Samsung. 1080 or 720? Don't think that it makes much difference in this size of a set. For my untrained eye, the less expensive 720 was the right choice. Earlier in the year, I felt that either the Samsung or the Toshiba would be satisfactory. When the new 450 model arrived on the scene, I swung to the Samsung. What's nice about it?? THE PICTURE.. THE PICTURE... THE PICTURE. Looks GREAT!! Was a bit concerned about ordering a flat panel TV from an Internet store and having it shipped to me, but it arrived with no signs of damage. Was packaged very well. Fairly easy to assemble and no problem with the on screen setup. Use an over
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By the time you pay sales tax on the lesser brands, you are within $50 of this Samsung model on Amazon. I had two of the box store brands in my possession prior to the Samsung long enough to make an evaluation. This is an excellent HDTV. From picture clarity to sound to hook-ups to menus to remote to classy looks, the Samsung is clearly superior in every way. Unless the $50 or so difference is critical to feeding the family, don't settle for less.
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After spending a couple of hours at Best Buy,HH Gregg and Costco, I carried this tv home.$700 at Costco with 3 yr warranty.Looks like Amazon will ship it free for $650.It has the built in tuner, so it is a plug and play.Pick up most channels I need in HD without a convertor box.The picture is about as crisp as you could hope for.No glare and no bad seat for viewing.Sound is more than adequate.In the large living room I see no need for external speakers.I was down to the Vizo,sony and this one.I made the right choice.100% satsified, which is rare for me.
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This new for 2008 Panasonic Viera 32 inch set is simply the best buy in true HDTV.
For about $875 including shipping and no tax, it offers an outstanding picture,
many inputs and outputs, great over-the-air reception using rabbit ears, and is fully
compatible with our extensive library of 600 videotapes plus 200 standard DVDs.
Cable inputs connect our old VCR and DVD players and this Panasonic does the rest!
We really like the "format" function on the remote, offering zoom, 4:3, full, just, and
H-fill options so you can fill the screen every time. We use zoom and full most often.
This eliminates the black bands on widescreen movies and our old videotapes lose their
obsolete shape and fill the screen.
The set has an SD card slot so you can watch slide shows on this TV. While we do not
play video games, the set has two HDMI inputs plus one for PC. Only one complaint:
we need to turn the volume up to 85 out of 100 to hear the speakers clearly. I wear
my Sennheiser TR120 wireless
For about $875 including shipping and no tax, it offers an outstanding picture,
many inputs and outputs, great over-the-air reception using rabbit ears, and is fully
compatible with our extensive library of 600 videotapes plus 200 standard DVDs.
Cable inputs connect our old VCR and DVD players and this Panasonic does the rest!
We really like the "format" function on the remote, offering zoom, 4:3, full, just, and
H-fill options so you can fill the screen every time. We use zoom and full most often.
This eliminates the black bands on widescreen movies and our old videotapes lose their
obsolete shape and fill the screen.
The set has an SD card slot so you can watch slide shows on this TV. While we do not
play video games, the set has two HDMI inputs plus one for PC. Only one complaint:
we need to turn the volume up to 85 out of 100 to hear the speakers clearly. I wear
my Sennheiser TR120 wireless
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I purchased this television primarily because Amazon's description says that it supports DLNA and has an Ethernet port. To my disappointment, I can find NO Ethernet port or any mention of DLNA in the manual. I like the TV after one day and it comes with a fine remote (not like the piece of junk that came with my Philips). I have not decided what to do about the lack of DLNA though. Anyone have the same opinion?
Update: Amazon, as well as all of the other web retailers that I've found, have the sales literature incorrect. I called Sharp. You do not get DLNA or Ethernet with this TV, that comes with the larger 40+ inch displays. Also, if you've looked at a lot of TVs, one nice feature that this model does not have is a selectable menu of all the TV stations that you have preset. The only way to get to a station is to station up or down until you get to it or to key in the station number with the keypad. If you have Cable, that means that you would need to remember all your favorite
Update: Amazon, as well as all of the other web retailers that I've found, have the sales literature incorrect. I called Sharp. You do not get DLNA or Ethernet with this TV, that comes with the larger 40+ inch displays. Also, if you've looked at a lot of TVs, one nice feature that this model does not have is a selectable menu of all the TV stations that you have preset. The only way to get to a station is to station up or down until you get to it or to key in the station number with the keypad. If you have Cable, that means that you would need to remember all your favorite
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In February 2009 I wonder if the quality will be even clearer. It taks as long to warm up as my old TV and the only strange thing is that with the wide screen the people seem shorter and fatter! However, the TV was easy to install.
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I also had the problem with the channel popping up in the right top corner of the screen every 30 seconds or so. I called Sharp and they answered their help line very fast, they were obviously based in the US for support, and solved the problem by having me change to an RCA input from the DirecTV box rather then a cheap cable (yes, I'm just using standard def on this TV for now). But it improved the picture and got rid of the pop-up. Still, very annoying. I was very happy with their support.
As for the rest, very nice picture, good sound right from the built-in speakers, easy set-up. I would recommend as a second TV, or your first upgrade to a HDTV as it handles Standard Definition signal very well. Got it for less then $600.00, so much better then buying an off-brand with no support.
As for the rest, very nice picture, good sound right from the built-in speakers, easy set-up. I would recommend as a second TV, or your first upgrade to a HDTV as it handles Standard Definition signal very well. Got it for less then $600.00, so much better then buying an off-brand with no support.
