Sharp Aquos LC42D85U 42 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

The AQUOS D85U series HDTV LCD sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The D85U Series utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine, providing high Dynamic-Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and 176-degrees wide viewing angles. In addition, the D85U models include 120HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. All models are HDTVs with built-in ATSC, QAM, and NTSC tuners and include 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The D85U Series features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications. The AQUOS D85U uses a 10-Bit ASV LCD Panel from Sharp's state-of-the-art Kameyama factory, with Active Color for a more lifelike picture, Active Contrast for truer blacks, and a fast response time. 3-Wavelength Back-Light System

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Toshiba 32AV502U 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Take advantage of 720p HD picture quality and an impressive feature set with the 32AV502U. This model is a great addition for any home theater, and can also be used as a computer monitor by using the PC Input. Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital cable-in-the-clear broadcasts. 4 Item Universal Remote Control Auto Aspect Control Sleep Timer Channel Browser Channel Labeling Input Labeling Rear A/V/S Inputs (Rear / Side), 2x ColorStream Component Video Inputs, 2x HDMI v 1.3 Digital Inputs (Rear / Side), PC Input (15-Pin D-Sub), Dolby Digital Audio Output, and Analog Audio Output (Fixed) Dimensions - Width 31.72 x Height 21.04 x Depth 3.98 (805x534x101mm) / 31.72 x 22.89 x 9.18 (805x581x233mm) with stand Weight - 30.86 pounds (14.0kg) / 32.40 pounds (9.18kg) with stand

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Sylvania LC195SL8 19 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

The Sylvania LC195SL8 is a 19" 720p Resolution LCD HDTV. This flat-panel LCD television has a 19" screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner. This screen size is perfect for viewing from 3' to 5' away. A 1440 x 900 resolution means that this television has 900 rows of pixels vertically. The more pixels a TV has, the clearer the images it can produce.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Nice for a small room
Nice enough TV. I was kind of disappointed because it was advertised with an HDMI input but had none. (This has since been corrected in ad). Speakers are weak and would need additionals if being used in a large room. Picture is clear and bright and it picks up the HD channels in my area just using rabbit ears.

1 Star Junk
This item lasted about one year before the screen went black. It costs as much to fix it as it does to replace it. Save your money for a decent TV.

4 Stars Beautiful quality at a decent price
I received almost the same TV but in a larger screen size as a Christmas present, so when I needed to add a second TV for my bedroom I went with the same brand. Very nice picture, decent sound, reliable.

4 Stars came in handy
I bought the TV just for the bedroom and ended up using it as a PC monitor as well as a television set. The built in tuner works great and allows me to get some HD channels that I couldn't get with my set top tuner. Very happy with it. The only downside would be the size. I didn't realize how small a 19 inch TV is because I'm use to my bigger TV in the living room.

1 Star Funai pretends to care about customer satisfaction
My daughter asked me to find a reasonably priced HD/SD/NTSC TV for college. I did a search and found this sylvania. Problems from the onset...the remote died 3 hours after use. I called and it took 6 to 8 weeks to receive a replacement. I probably could have lived with this but there is more. A week later (after the remote died) the LCD screen developed problems. It took two weeks for it to be picked up and then when I called for status they said another 6 to 8 weeks. I finally called amazon and they apologized and asked why I didn't tell them sooner? I just thought it would be faster and easier to deal with the manufacturer...was I wrong. Funai would not send me a new replacement and in fact wanted me to send it back to Amazon. What a sorry company..... I am still waiting for the TV to send it back to Amazon.

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Sharp Aquos LC37D44U 37 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

The new widescreen 37" HDTV AQUOS D44 Liquid Crystal TV bolsters Sharp's sophisticated designs and its superior-performing LCD TVs. Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View LCD panel enables a Dynamic-Contrast ratio of 7500:1, enhanced Quick Shoot video circuitry for fast pixel response time (6ms) and wide viewing angles (176 degrees), so users can view the television from almost anywhere in the room. This series features a subtle silver accent on the front of the panel with a high-gloss black finish that enhances the decor of any family room, living room or den, and tight-fit stealth speakers for placement flexibility. With 1366 x 768 resolution, a true 16:9 aspect ratio, and built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners, consumers can enjoy the latest HDTV programming, and the addition of a PC input makes the panel multifunctional for any room.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars good for the price
Easy set-up and great picture for the price. 6ms refresh rate makes the picture blur at times, but happens very rarely. Owned it for one month with no problems.

5 Stars Sharp Aquos is a good buy
I read many reviews some positive and some negative, I went with the positive ones and my own experiences with other Sharp products. I have had a Sharp Aquos LD37D44U 37-Inch LCD HDTV for about a month and must say that I am very pleased with it so far.

The picture quality is very good and it has every connection that you may want on the back. I am using the HDMI connection from a HDTV Verizon FIOS Box.

I have no problems with any lines or dead pixels as some have written about. If you are looking to buy a solid TV and not over pay for a name, then consider buying one of the Sharp Aquos LCD TVs.

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Toshiba REGZA 42RV530U 42 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Upgrade your viewing experience to 1080p True HD with the 42RV530U, featuring DynaLight dynamic backlight control, offering significant improvement in black levels for deep images.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star TOSHIBA KILLS SANTA for my kid
NOTE: this is a general review of Toshiba's customer service center. Should you have any concerns about what may happen when or if you tv breaks, this is the chaos and frustration you will find in dealing with them. Please go with a different brand...

We bought a TV/DVD combo from Toshiba as a gift from Santa last year for my 8-year old so that she could watch her Full House and Lizzie McGuire movies on it in her bedroom. Unfortunately, after 4 months, the tv's picture stopped working. She told me to send it back to Santa, so off it went to our local authorized Toshiba repairman, as you cannot return these items to Amazon after a certain period of time. We were told by Toshiba that the tv was under full warranty for parts and service. The repairman said no. We would have to pay at least $80 in service repairs. Well, it's been six months and we have yet to see our tv. The part that was supposedly broken was out of stock. Toshiba has sent out part after part after part...spending more in shipping and parts I'm sure than we actually paid for the tv. Now they are shipping out their 4th part...and we still have no tv and it's November. NOTE: the Toshiba representatives were rude and their supervisor (Dave Thomson) was scripted and condescending. TOSHIBA DOES NOT STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT AND DOES NOT HELP ITS CUSTOMERS.

My daughter got so upset that Santa didn't return her tv that we had to buy her another tv a few months ago. Then, she overheard one of the numerous heated discussions between my husband and Toshiba. Every time my husband called, we were told the issue would be "escalated". The representatives are scripted and said whatever they could to passify us. In the end, we were told by Toshiba's supervisor (Dave Thomson) that this was their final decision...to just continue to keep trying to fix an inferior product with no hope that it may get fixed. By the time we get the tv back, if we get it back, it will no longer be under warranty.

In the end, with no return of her original tv and the numerous phone calls to/from Toshiba, my daughter finally got the clue and realized Santa doesn't exist. Thanks Toshiba. MAY NO PARENT EVER RELY ON YOUR PRODUCT AGAIN! THE TECHNOLOGY IS LOUSY AND YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AN EMBARRASSMENT! GIVEN HOW TIGHT CONSUMERS' WALLETS ARE THIS SEASON, I HOPE PEOPLE LOOK PASSED YOUR BRAND AND SELECT A BETTER CHOICE.

FYI...When we purchased the tv, it was not made clear to us that it would be outdated within 14 months with the switch to digital.

Happy Holidays from a very dissatisfied customer.

5 Stars Great price and picture
So far so good. The picture is great, plenty of inputs, sleek black laquer design, good internal speakers (which I don't use), glow in the dark remote and great viewing from all angels. It's on a swivel base which allows easy turning. I upgraded from a 36" Toshiba tube that I had for 7 years. No problems with Toshiba. I've read the negative reviews and fortunately have had zero problems with Toshiba. Toshiba is rated in the top 3 of t.v.'s. For the price Toshiba is the way to go. This set can be found for under $900 and the 120hz version for a few hundred more.

3 Stars Caution, power problem with this model
I was very happy with this HD LCD tv when I bought it in April 2008, but unfortunately there's a problem with this model. The television shuts off randomly on it's own. At first it happened maybe once a week, but after a few months it urned off about twice daily. It turned on and worked again fine, but it was a bit annoying. I contacted Toshiba support via email and got a quick, friendly response with a list of local service companies. I sent it to one local independent servicer here in Portland, Ore., and they have been studying it for a few weeks now, but still have no idea what the problem is. Just spoke to them today (10-29-08) and they have 4 identical models in the shop for repair for the same problem. They are in contact with Toshiba and awaiting a fix from them. It will be repaired under warranty, and I am not concerned about this long term. I have had Toshiba televisions for years and been very pleased with them. This model is suffering from some kind of electrical, power or circuit problem, let's hope they find a fix soon. In the meantime you might want to look at a different model or brand. I'll update this review when it's fixed.

NOVEMBER 12TH UPDATE

After 3-4 weeks in the shop for testing and warranty repair, I received the set back a couple of days ago and it still switches off by itself periodically. I called the repair company and they said it's because I live in an apartment building, and the set will shut off if it receives any variation in power supply. They said this is very common with this and other Toshiba models in condos and apartments, and people in houses don't have this problem. He also said, "if it starts to shut off several times while watching movies that means a problem with the power supply and it would need to be repaired." At this point I would have to advise you to consider different models and other brands, unfortunately.

5 Stars Great price for a quality product
We were looking for mid-sized LCD and the 42RV530U fit the bill. Amazon's price was $100 to $200 below any other online competitor and they even offered free shipping. Newegg had it listed for $100 more and was charging $90 for the white-glove shipping.

The TV itself is extremely impressive for the money you spend. It is a good size and is very attractive and modern looking. It had the right number of inputs for us, allowing us to hook up our PC, DVD player, Wii Console, receiver, and Cable Box without a problem. The colors are very vibrant and their is virtually no ghosting on the screen even in fast-action movies. The only thing that didn't impress me was the blacks, it was a bit splotchy, but not a huge deal.

In the end, a great buy. Some of the reviews online will tell you otherwise, but for the average user, it is perfect.

5 Stars Great TV for a very good price.
Pros: 4 HDMI outputs, great 1080p HD and Standef picture, Decent screen size for almost all living rooms. Price for what you get.

Cons: Contrast levels, refresh rate.

Bottom Line: I've had this particular LCD for 5 months now. I bought it from Circuit City. Though the contrast levels aren't the greatest, and though it lacks a 120hz refresh rate, this TV has many things that redeem it and makes a great TV for those who both know what they're doing with an HDTV and for those who are new to the flat panel world.

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