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Sharp Aquos LC32GP1U 32″ 1080p LCD Gaming HDTV Optimize your state-of-the-art video games with the Aquos LC-32GP1U 32″ Diagonal Widescreen High Definition 1080p TFT LCD TV. This is the first LCD TV designed from the ground up with Vyper Drive game mode to eliminate any perceptible video lag time. Easily connect your games with the convenient side-mounted terminals. The custom remote control includes an innovative Game button that quickly jumps into Vyper Drive and activates the side terminals. Six 1080p-compatible terminals (3 HDMI, 2 component, 1 DVI-I) ensure images delivered from your game console’s 1080p outputs are as clear as possible. 6ms response time, 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Full HD 1080p resolution and 450cd/m2 Brightness 450cd/m2 lets you put it virtually anywhere; even near windows, doors or other light sources and the picture is still vivid. Wide Viewing Angles - Horizontal and Vertical 176 OPC Function automatically alters brightness to adjust to changing room conditions Built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels Lamp Life - 60,000 hours Tuning System - ATSC / QAM / NTSC Aspect Ratio - 16 - 9 6ms Response Time Back-Light System - 4-wavelength Ports - 1 Side, 2 Rear HDMI 1080p compatible input, 1 Side, 2 Read HD Component Input 1080p compatible, 1 DVI-I Input 1080p compatible, 1 S-Video Input, 1 Side, 2 Rear Composite Video Input and 1 side, 3 rear Audio Inputs (L/R) AN-LCGWF and AN-37AG2 Optional Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions - 31-25/64 x 20-59/64 x 3-53/64 / 31-25/64 x 23-9/32 x 10-3/4 with Stand and Speakers Weight - 36.4 pounds / 44.1 pounds with Stand and Speakers Limited Sharp Warranty 1 year parts and labor from date of purchase
Customer Review: Highly Recommend To Others
I now own two Sharp Aquos HD TV’s. Both are exceptional. This newest purchase allows for gaming. My son has this TV at school with all his roommates. They love the quality of the picture and also the gaming aspect.Sharp Aquos LC32D62U 32″ 1080p LCD HDTV
Customer Review: Absolutely no regrets in buying this
I won’t reiterate all the virtues of this set in detail here - yes, it’s got all the hookups you could possibly want and the picture is outstanding. I use it as a TV and a computer monitor and it’s hooked up to an upscaling DVD player and a Nintendo game system - none of which suffer any loss of picture clarity. I can’t comment on the built-in sound quality because I don’t use it, preferring to use my surround sound system or PC for sound. The only thing I see it missing is picture-in-picture, but I’m getting along just fine without it. If you’re like me, and don’t have room for a larger set, this is the one you want!

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Panasonic TH-42PX77U 42″ 720p Plasma HDTV built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1024 x 768 pixels * 10,000:1 contrast ratio * 2 HDMI v1.3 (accepts signals up to 1080p) *
Customer Review: Simply Amazing
I did quite a bit of research before buying this TV and it all paid off. The picture is just fantastic (using an HDMI cable) and I think the sound is excellent (once you enable the surround sound). I couldn’t be more pleased. Now I watch channels in HD that I normally wouldn’t even watch, just to see this amazing picture. The anti-glare screen was well worth the few extra dollars.
Customer Review: Superb Plasma HD
I have had this TV for about three months now and I have nothing but great things to say about it. The picture quality is amazing especially using a DB2 antenna to get local digital channels. The side speakers produce very good sound quality. Everyone that sees this TV is amazed by it. I have trouble convincing people that its not a 1080P even when the incoming signal is 720P.

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Toshiba REGZA 52HL167 52″ 1080p LCD HDTV Get ready to widen your scope of TV and video viewing with this 52″ widescreen HDTV with full HD display up to 1080p res. With Full HD, there’s no need to scale down a 1080 signal. It can deliver twice the pixel resolution of 720p HD models for top quality performance. With Toshiba’s Cinespeed, screen response time is faster than 8 milliseconds for high action video and game performance. Got a PC? An input lets you use this TV as a PC monitor to browse the web - big time. It’s the heart of your home-theater fun. Auto Aspect Detection Digital Noise Reduction for all inputs (except PC) SoundStrip 2 Speaker System delivers stereo and SRS-WOW 3D surround using TV’s built-in speakers Dolby Digital surround sound output capability when used with an optional home-theater sound system StableSound maintains stable volume when you watch TV Total Audio Wattage - 20 Watts (delivered to 2 speakers) PixelPure 3G - Toshiba’s 3rd Generation digital video processor runs at a fast 333Mhz, with high 14 bit internal processing. PixelPure is capable of producing an amazing 4,096 levels of image grades for a smooth, natural picture without image banding 4-Item Universal Remote Game Mode for optimal performance when connecting videogame systems Sleep Timer GameTimer - Allows parents to set TV to shut off after a specified amount of time Connections - HDMI Inputs (3); HDMI Input Support 1080p 60/24Hz and CE-LINK (HDMI CEC Support); HDMI Input PC Support; 15 Pin D-Sub PC Input; ColorStream HD Component Video Inputs (2); Rear S+AV Inputs(1); RF Input; Audio Output (Fixed); Theaterlink IR Pass Through; Optical Audio Outputs (1); Service Port (1); A/V Inputs - Side Channel Browser and Favorite Channel Browser Channel Labeling Input Labeling Two-level Mute Control (Half Mute/Full Mute) - Instantly lowers volume if you’re interrupted by a phone call Unit Dimensions - 50.43 x 31.20 x 5.08 (WxHxD)/Dimensions Wi
Customer Review: Awesome TV!!!
I did not buy my 52HL167 from Amazon, but I used the site to do research so felt compelled to leave my own review. I have had the TV for nearly 2 months. No issues to speak of. The picture quality is great, in fact I have made no adjustments to the factory settings since it looks so good and I haven’t want to mess with them. The glossy black cabinet looks really nice in my new entertainment center - no extra distracting features, just a simple, classy frame and the toshiba logo; you can barely notice the speakers (which have pretty good sound - in fact unless I’m watching a movie or something with music content where it really matters to me, I am more than satisfied to use the TV speakes alone).

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Sony Bravia KDL-32S3000 32″ 720p LCD HDTV Sit back and enough the beautiful images, deep colors and modern design of the 32″ Class BRAVIA S-Series digital LCD HDTV. Add class to any room and beautifully styled your favorite movies and TV programs. With the BRAVIA Engine full digital video processor, you immediately notice improved color and sharper details, no matter what you’re watching. For all-digital audio and video integration, this HDTV features HDMI and PC connectivity that lets you seamlessly connect your compatible computer to the large display. An innovative light sensor also monitors ambient light in the room and automatically adjusts screen brightness, making it much more comfortable for viewing. Bravia Engine Video Processing System Noise Reduction 3D Digital Comb Filter Light Sensor Picture Modes - Vivid, Standard, Cinema Wide Mode Sound Mode - Dynamic, Standard, Custom MTS Stereo Decoder Dolby Digital - AC3 for ATSC Timer Clock Channel Label Channel Skip/Add Favorite Channel Parental Control (V-Chip) Sleep Timer - 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Timer Events - Timer 1, Timer 2 Power Save Mode - Standard, Reduced, Picture Off Energy Star Compliant Inputs and Outputs - 5 (4 Rear/1 Side) Analog Audio Inputs, 1 (Rear) Audio Out, 2 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Inputs, 3 (2 Rear/1 Side) Composite Video Inputs, 1 (Rear) Digital Audio Output, 1 (Rear) RF Connection Input, 2 (1 Rear/1 Side) S-Video Inputs, 1 (Side) Headphone Output, 1 (Rear) PC Video Input with D-sub 15 and L/R stereo mini plug connection, 2 (Rear) HDMI Connections 1 with L/R RCA audio connections Dimensions - 31.1 x 20.9 x 3.9 inches (790mm x 530mm x 100mm) / 31.1 x 22.9 x 8.4 inches (790mm x 581mm x 214mm) with pedestal Weight - 32 pounds (14.5kg) / 37.5 pounds (17kg) with pedestal
Customer Review: Just what I wanted
This is a GREAT TV for the price. I haven’t had the HD installed yet, but can already see an improvement in the picture quality. It fits perfectly in my entertainment center that I’m not yet ready to part with. A lot of models have several inches on the sides that take up extra space unnecessarily. This one doesn’t so it suits my needs. GREAT features also. Couldn’t be happier.
Customer Review: Far Exceeded My Expectations
I bought this based on several consumer reviews I read here and on other sites, and what I’d seen on display at Best Buy and Circuit City. I ordered it from Electronic Express on Feb 8, with free shipping, and it arrived on Feb 14, 5 days before the latest estimated delivery date. Very nice.

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Panasonic TH-58PZ700U 58″ 1080p Plasma HDTV The extremely high 1920 x 1080 pixels of this plasma TV allows for its incredible 1080p High-Definition Resolution display capability for superior detail and extraordinary HDTV reproduction. Use EZ Sync HDAVI Control with your HDMI connectors. EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control. You can even share Digital Photos on the Big Screen Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix digital camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo Viewer. Video Noise Reduction Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C Digital Comb Filter Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management) Sub-Pixel Controller Motion Pattern Noise Reduction 4 Speakers - 2 woofers - 8 ohms, 55 Hz - 350Hz, 10% THD, 2 tweeters - 8 ohms, 350Hz - 17kHz, 10% THD 31W Output Power V-Chip Program Lockout Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Video Input Labeling Power Supply - AC 120 V, 60 Hz Ports - 2 Rear HDMI-HDCP Interface, 2 Rear Analog Audio Input for HDMI, 3 Composite Video Input (2 rear, 1 front), 3 S-Video Input (2 rear, 1 front), 3 Audio Input for Video (2 rear, 1 front), Mini D-sub 15-pin rear PC Input (RGB-VGA), Audio Input for PC (M3 Stereo Plug), 2 Rear Component Video Input, 2 Rear Audio Input for Component Video, 1 Rear Composite Video Output, 1 Rear Audio Output & 1 Optical Digital Audio Out Dimensions - Height 36.1 x Width 57.3 x Depth 5.6 inch Weight - 165.3 pounds
Customer Review: Very satisfied with this choice
After a lot of research, we finally decided on this 58″ Panasonic Plasma TV (the choice was between the 52″ Sony XRR4 and this TV). The TV was delivered this Saturday (a week after placing the order). The delivery crew were excellent and very helpful. The TV was all set and ready to use by the time they left the house.

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Toshiba REGZA 26HL47 26″ LCD HDTV 16:9 Widesscreen / NTSC Analog and ATSC Digital TV Tuning / 1366×768 for 720p and 1080i / 3 HDMI / Progressive Scan / Soundstrip Speakers / Pixelpure 3G
Customer Review: VERY good buy!
We have shopped for a long time for a new HDTV. We were limited to a smaller space. This TV not only fit perfectly but has a great picture. Everyone enjoyed watching the Super Bowl in high def. My guy loves to watch the NASCAR in HD. I like the good reviews and the very reasonable price for this unit.
Customer Review: Completely Satisfied!
Bought this HDTV around Christmas time from Amazon and so far everything has been perfect. It’s my first HDTV so I was a bit nervous, but it worked out great. Shipping from Amazon was quick and it was an easy setup for the base. Everything on this TV is pretty easy to setup, which made hooking up cable and my DVD player a breeze.

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Sony KDL-40V2500 40″ Bravia V-Series 1080p LCD HDTV Pack in the sports, movies and games with an amazing backlit 40″ picture1, amplified and enhanced surround sound, and the convenience of sleep timer and picture freeze. Plug in your PC and up to 7 other components—including HDMI™—to create the full entertainment experience. And enjoy the quality and style that can only come from a Bravia™ TV.

Feature List BRAVIA Engine™ Full Digital Video Processor: BRAVIA™ V-Series LCD televisions use Sony’s BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance contrast, dynamically improve color, and reduce image flicker.

Full HD 1080: There are a lot of ways to define high-definition but BRAVIA Full HD means you’re getting the best resolution that high-definition has to offer consumers. With Sony BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs. Your lifestyle demands the best in high-definition and with BRAVIA Full HD 1080 products you get it.

1920 x 1080 Panel Resolution: When it comes to high-definition TV the pinnacle of performance is achieved by using 1920 x 1080 display panels. And BRAVIA V-Series televisions have them. Full HD 1920 x 1080 panel resolution with over 2 million pixels (more than twice that of 720p HDTV) is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that can be delivered by our cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray disc™ player. And working with BRAVIA Engine™ PRO everything from standard definition and high definition is upconverted to 1080p for a picture so real it’s like you’re actually there.

Live Color Creation System: Decades of television know how allow us to realize that an LCD TV is more than just the panel; it’s actually a system. Uncompromised picture quality starts with combining carefully chosen components and circuits to optimize system quality, among these are the color creation and processing functions. That’s what Live Color Creation is all about. It starts with the BRAVIA Engine™ PRO video processing system, which enhances primary colors and corrects half-tone colors for natural overall color. Next, a WCG-CCFL backlight using Sony’s phosphor formula delivers a specific spectrum of light designed to work with our specially formulated color filters. The combination of these three components creates deep, deep blues and natural greens for overall colors that draw you right into the picture itself.

High Contrast Ratio: Sony uses a dynamic backlighting system called ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancement) on BRAVIA V-Series TVs. ACE automatically senses the APL (Average Picture Level) of the video signal and adjusts the intensity of the backlight for improved contrast. VESA test and measurement methods are applied yielding a contrast ratio of used 7000:1. This number represents the widest possible ratio between black and white contrast levels. Sony also measures their BRAVIA televisions with a more stringent method that measures the amount of black and white levels that can appear on the screen at the same time. This method yields a more real world measurement of 1300:1

HDMI™ and PC Connectivity: Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s BRAVIA V-Series LCD TVs are equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide matchless image and sound reproduction. BRAVIA V-Series TVs include (2) HDMI 1080/60p inputs. The PC input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA V-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor.
Customer Review: Well pleased!
I researched this purchase for about two weeks before deciding. Great picture and 1080p resolution for a great price. I have not had any problems in the past with Sony products, so I strongly considered the brand from the start. The HD channels on this TV are spectacular! Very pleased with my purchase!
Customer Review: Sony KDL-40V2500 Purchase a Success
Sony KDL-40V2500 40″ Bravia V-Series 1080p LCD HDTV

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