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Hitachi P42A202 42-Inch 1080I Plasma HDTV


This is my first HDTV and I am very pleased with it. The picture quality is outstanding. Here are some of my comments, in no particular order....

First, as I write this (9/3/2008) Amazon's description of the item is incorrect. They list it as a 720p receiver. It is actually 1080i. Verified at Hitachi's web site, where you can download a PDF specification sheet, also the owner's manual states it is 1080i.

The owner's manual leaves a lot to be desired. Descriptions of some of the features ("E-Save" for example) are inadequately covered, or not at all.

There is only one S-Video input, and that is on the side of the set, not the back.

The component video inputs on the back will also accept composite video... a GOOD thing!

You can rename each input source from predefined choices, like PVR, DVD, etc. It would be nice to be able to create your own names (like "TiVo" for example).

Setup was very easy. I connected the set to cable, and the built-in tuner found all the analog and digital channels available, and quite a few that had no programming on them (requiring a few minutes of editing of the channel list). Nitpick: you cannot add channels to the channel list manually. You must let the set scan for channels, then mark the ones you want to skip over.

The set's tuner is NOT CableCARD equipped.

Overall, I would recommend this set highly. It has a lot of inputs, including 3 HDMI inputs, a great tuner, lots of features and amazing picture quality. see more best hdtv 1080p

  • HD1080 resolution greater than 720p
  • Table Stand included
  • Swivel Stand included
  • 3 HDMI (v. 1.3 with x.v. Color, CEC
  • Anti-Reflective Screen with High Contrast

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Samsung LNT4042H 40-Inch LCD HDTV


Bought this set last July after 3 months of research. The features that sold me were:

The picture on standard def channels, since I did not plan on paying for digital programming. I hijacked the remote at Sears and flipped back and forth from standard to hi-def on every set they had. While not as clear as my old Sony analog, the clarity is far and above comparable LCD's.

Looks great with my Samsung upconvert DVD player, and the onboard tuner picked up about 20 hi-def channels over my basic cable. The component connections generate a good picture as well. My kids' VHS tapes and Nintendo Wii look great.

The low glare screen has been great, since I mounted the set in a very bright room. The high-gloss black finished can cause some reflection, but a small price to pay for a set that looks this nice.


10 months later, I am still extremely happy with the set. Especially since the price hasn't dropped. Amazon has always treated me well with any purchase, be it 00 or . I was not home for delivery, but my wife said that they were professional and courteous.



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  • 7000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • (3) HDMI, (2) Component Inputs
  • Side Jack Pack
  • SRS Tru-Surround Sound

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Panasonic TC P42G15 - 41.6" plasma TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV


You will not find a better picture quality in the price range, the only equal quality TV's I have found were 2-3 times as much in price.

I don't like how the audio out changes the sound format, however running the digatal audio directly from your DVD, etc. to your receiver is the way to go anyways.

I waited years to find a TV that I thought was worth buying, this is an incredible TV. HD Broadcasting is still far behind, I am disapointed in how HD still changes the display size, however this has nothing to do with the TV itself.

Video on Demand works great. The only other comment is what others have said, I wish they put a quick button on the remote to change the display type, i.e., Vivid, Custom, THX, etc.

Blu-ray is astonishing. see more best hdtv 1080p

  • 1080p Full-HD Resolution
  • Elegant Slim Design
  • THX Certified Display
  • Viera casttm
  • 600 Hz Sub-field Drive

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Panasonic PT-52LCX65 52-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready LCD Projection TV


I purchased my TV from Costco for [...] a few weeks ago.

I spent extensive time researching the different types of flat screen tvs and the pros and cons of each.

Currently, I feel the rear projection televisions are the best for the cost.

Here is a brief explanation why:
1. Near impossible to get burn in. You can, but you almost have to try to make it happen. I have only read of one review where the fella actually ran his at 4:3 constantly. Of course you are going to get some type of burn in on the left and right hand sides of the picture.
2. Picture quality is very good. I have noticed that the plasma is a bit crisper, but in all seriousness, you can't really notice a considerable difference unless you are viewing the new dvds.
3. Cost Cost Cost. The 42" plasma panasonic is the same exact price, and has roughly half the lifetime if treated correctly.
4. HDMI/SD. This TV doesn't have the common glitch that a lot of the sony and samsong sets do when trying to switch from an incoming HDMI connection to any other type. I am free to swap between my HDMI dvd player, to my playstation 3, and then to my standard Digital Cable connection. This was the main deal breaker between this and the Samsong rear projection television.

As far as cons go, I can only find the usual in all flat screen televisions.
1. Viewing closer than 3 feet is not good. And at hard angles, for example, lying flat on the floor, can be a bit harsh.

Since it has been in my home, I have placed it on a corner in the living room and can view it without a problem within the full 90 degrees of the room without noticing any distortion. No signs of burn in and it still runs flawlessly.

I would recommend this television, or any of the other same style panasonic rear projection LCD televisions.

If you are looking for the standard flat without the deeper back I would recommend going towards the Panasonic plasma televisions. I checked the 42" model out extensively and found it to be superb in view and style, as well as input switching. see more best hdtv 1080p

  • 52-inch, slim-body LCD projection TV with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio; 48.3 x 35.2 x 17 inches (W x H x D)
  • 1,280 x 720 native resolution; built-in ATSC tuner for free, high-definition 720p and 1080i reception
  • DCR (Digital Cable Ready) with CableCARD clot for plug-and-play digital cable (where available)
  • SD Card lets you view digital photo slideshows right on your big-screen TV (supports 8 MB to 1 GB cards)
  • 12 total video inputs include 1 HDMI digital-video input and 3 HD/SD component-video inputs

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LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black


Hice la compra de este Tv el 13 de marzo de este año; hasta la fecha me ha funcionado perfectamente, ademas cumple los requisitos tanto de imagen como de sonido, lo recomiendo ampliamente, excelente televisor. see more best hdtv 1080p

  • 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

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Sharp Aquos LC37GP1U 37-Inch 1080p LCD Gaming HDTV


This is my second LCD HDTV to use with my HTPC for games/movies/web browsing/etc. I upgraded to this set for the 1080p resolution. My previous Samsung LCD also had dead pixels... this one had none!

While 1920x1080 resolution is a beautiful thing, you MUST tweak the settings after hooking it up to your PC.

First, press "View mode" on your remote and enable "Dot By Dot." This will eliminate overscan and fuzzy text.

You'll also want to decrease the sharpness, unless you enjoy looking at JPEG compression artifacts. Hit "MENU" and change it to -5 for optimal viewing.

I also recommend flipping open the bottom portion of the remote and using "GAME" AV MODE... it's much easier on the eyes when you're sitting right in front of it.

This LCD is a solid buy and I am not disappointed. see more best hdtv 1080p

  • 37" FULL HDTV 1080p LCD-TV For Gamers
  • 8,500:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • Special "Vyper Drive" Game Mode Reduces Lag Time
  • Side Terminals for Easy Game Connections
  • Custom Remote Control with "Game" Access Button

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Samsung HLT4675S 46-Inch Slim 720p DLP HDTV


Ok. Let's be honest. DLP TVs are GREAT, but NOT perfect. Is any TV really perfect?? I have yet to see cnet give ANY TV a perfect 10/10. So, in my opinion this 720p DLP is GREAT!! I bought from Best Buy for 9.99 on sale and I am using it for my PS3 in my "game room". I looked at the 1080p TVs, too....but MOST PS3 games can only support 720p, so why spend the extra 0-0?? Anyways, I love it. The Samsung truly shines when hooked up thru an HDMI cable and for PS3 it is STUNNING. Just got done playing Hot Shots Out of Bounds for PS3.....WOW. Seriously, for UNDER 0 now this is a STEAL. NON-HD channels look ok, a little grainy, but no big deal.....still looks good.
I have had this TV for about 6 months now and NOT ONE ISSUE. Perfect everytime I turn it on.....yes....it takes about 30 - 60 seconds to "warm up" to full picture quality, but no big deal.....worth the wait.
Right now, I am looking into getting the 56" or 61" Samsung DLP for my living room.
I think Samsung makes a good quality product for the money, if it were "perfect" would it be 0?? No. It would cost 3 or 4 times as much.
I give it a STRONG 8.5/9.0 out of 10.
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  • 46" Slim DLP HDTV
  • 1280 x 720-pixel native resolution; 2,500:1 Contrast ratio
  • Measures 41.3"(W) x 29.2"(H) x 10.6"(D) 46.3 Lbs.
  • Connections: 2 HDMI, 2 S-Video, 2 Composite, 2 Component Video Input, 2 Monitor and sound out, 1 PC (RGB) in, 1 PC audio input
  • Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround

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Panasonic TH-42PX25U/P 42-Inch High-Definition Plasma TV


I have had my set for about 2 weeks now, and I am blown away by it's contrast and resolution.

This is my second set...the first set arrived and when I plugged it in, all I received was a blinking power light---turns out it has something to do with the power supply---according to Panansonic.

I use Radio Shack 'rabbit' ears for my reception and receive all four of the major networks and OPB in HD---Monday Night Football in HD is amazing! With the 'rabbit ears' I also receive all four major networks in SD---but why go back?

DVD's seem to look better on the Plasma than on my last Mitsubishi tube set---even thugh there is only 480 lines of resolution. I haven't tried the HDMI input yet, but others seem to be impressed by it.

I am using component video for my DVD and run the sound through Yamaha Audio/Video controller, Adcom amplifiers, and Polk Audio speakers.

The only bummer is that when the speakers on the Plasma are turned off, you can't adjust the 'volume level' using the Plasma remote---you just get a message saying 'speakers off'---you should be able to turn off the speakers and then have the audio out from your Plasma become a 'line out' so to speak---so you can control the audio levels of your surround system, when watching TV by using the volume on the Plasma remote control---why should I have to 'select' receiver and then adjust the volume?---heck that was available on my first Mitsubishi set 16 years ago.

Anway, minor complaint....all in all a fantastic set, that I would recommend to anyone---and a great bargain too! see more best hdtv 1080p

  • 42-inch gas-plasma TV with built-in NTSC and digital ATSC/QAM tuners and high 3,000:1 contrast ratio; 44.9 x 29.8 x 5.5 inches (W x H x D)
  • 1,024 x 768 native pixel resolution with HDTV/EDTV display capability (1080i/480p); accepts 720p input through front-panel PC/RGB analog input
  • High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) offers direct-digital A/V connection with compatible gear
  • Photo viewer through SD/PC Card slots; CableCARD compatibility obviates the need for a separate box for digital cable reception
  • Biamplified 2-way speakers with 26 watts total power; BBE ViVA HD3D Sound simulates surround sound from any 2 speakers

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Panasonic TC-L42U22 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV


I replaced a 6 year old plasma TV that went out. My TV screen faces multiple windows. With the plasma I had to cover the windows with towels during the day to avoid glare. With this TV any glare is barely noticeable and only when the screen is dark. I'm watching it right now (day time) with the windows uncovered.

I live at 5000 feet which caused the plasma to generate a lot of heat. That thing was hot! I could feel the heat radiating from it when I walked by. It did help heat my house in the winter, but probably caused the TV to give up the ghost. This Panasonic generates very little heat and is hardly even warm to the touch.

The only issue is one I discovered after installing this TV and apparently many LCD TV's have this issue. With the TV powered on my dish network remote would not operate the dish network receiver. After entering the proper code it did operate the TV fine but not the dish network receiver. I had to put the remote withing 2 inches of the dish IR port to get it to function. I had a couple of very frustrating days fighting this thinking it was the dish receiver flaking out. Then I did some research and discovered the interference issue with the LCD TV and various receivers. Different LCD TV's have different fixes. Some fixes I found are: turn CATS on or off on the TV, turn energy savings on or off or adjust back lighting. On this TV you adjust the back light on the TV. This TV adjust from 1 to 100. I found that adjusting it below 45 the dish remote inconsistently operated the dish receiver. At 42 or lower the dish remote refused to operate the dish receiver at all. I set the TV back light at 78 and the problem was solved. My research showed that this issue is not limited to any one manufacturer and indicates manufactures are aware of the issue. The possible resolutions to this issue should be included in the manual.

I ordered an HDMI cable with this TV, but it was shipped separately and am still waiting on it and am only viewing 480i. Even with an analog signal the picture is much clearer than my old plasma. However, with the analog signal I notice some fuzziness with quick moves on the screen. Most notably when using the dish TV guide. As I move around the guide it turns fuzzy for a fraction of a second, but it immediately clears up and becomes sharp. I suspect this will be resolved once I receive the HDMI cable and boost the resolution to 1080 since it's a fairly well known fact that an HD TV picture is less than perfect with an analog signal.

I use the dish remote to operate the TV, but I will note that the TV remote buttons are large and well labeled. The exception is the keys labeled R, G, B and Y. They apparently have nothing to do with the RGBY connection. One wonders why they are labeled this way. On page 11 of the manual it notes the colored buttons are used for various functions and refers to pages 14, 18 and 31 for examples. I could find no reference to these buttons on pages 14 or 18. Page 31 simply says that these buttons are available when their purpose is displayed on the screen. I guess I'll find out what they're for when I need them. I don't consider this a negative because it doesn't concern me. It's just a little confusing.

So far I am really happy with the TV. This is a good looking TV. The bezel isn't huge and the speakers are in back which I like. I had it up and running without ever cracking the manual. I look forward to when the HDMI cable arrives. Though I haven't used all the features I certainly recommend this TV. Just be aware of the IR interference issue and how to resolve it and you will be happy with it. see more best hdtv 1080p

  • 42-inch LCD HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution; IPS panel for excellent viewing from almost any angle
  • 20,000:1 contrast ratio; 24P Playback function for superb imagery from 24-frame movies on DVD
  • VIERA Image Viewer for JPEG image slideshows directly from an SD memory card
  • Inputs: 3 HDMI, 1 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 1 digital audio output
  • Includes removable stand; measures 40.2 x 26.8 x 12.2 inches with stand

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