Philips 32RF50S 32" Flat Screen TV Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this TV 1.5 years ago. I thought it was great for the first few months, then I gradually noticed that the picture just didn't seem as clear anymore. Now when I watch my digital cable, I can't even read small text on the screen because it is so blurry. Same thing for DVDs...forget about reading subtitles! It's very annoying and frustrating.
I'm not sure what exactly is wrong with it, but I am certainly NOT happy with my TV now. I contemplated buying the Sony WEGA model, but opted not too because of the price increase. Now I see it probably would have been worth it. No more Phillips products for me.
One other con, the TV is HUGE and HEAVY It's so awkward to carry, I almost killed myself moving it last summer.

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The 32RF50S's Incredible Picture creates a remarkable increase in clarity and sharpness at the point of transition from dark to light areas of the video image for a picture so sharp and well defined that you'll never want to go to the movies again. Digital Comb Filter digital circuitry clearly separates black and white detail from color data virtually eliminating dot crawl and delivering unmatched, razor-sharp picture performance with 800+ lines of horizontal resolution. The 32RF50 supports advanced video input (such as DVD) for superb color purity, crisp color detail, and reduced color noise - surpassing even that of S-Video! Real Flat invar picture tube provides the best picture by minimizing unwanted reflections and providing a wider viewing angle. The special alloy invar shadow mask delivers a sharper picture with purer color, higher contrast and brighter whites as compared to standard tubes.The perfect remote for any home cinema system, M-Link "learns" and controls up to five input devices (DVD, VCR, Cable Box, Satellite, etc.) and one output device (audio amp/receiver) with just one remote. Easy to use onscreen display and macros launch your full system with the press of one button! Simplify channel surfing by storing up to ten favorite stations in the Surf memory and then surfing only those channels at the touch of a button. Add or delete channels from list through onscreen display. AutoChron automatically sets the right time of day and maintains it through brownouts, power failures, and even daylight savings time adjustments.Incredible Surround - an exciting psycho-acoustic method of widening the stereo spatial image for full-impact home entertainment. AutoSound Plus technology lets you instantly optimize sound to satisfy any program situation. Select from one of four factory settings including movies, music, voice, or personal with a variety of combinations of ultra bass, treble, and automatic volume leveling to suit any taste.

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Toshiba 36AF41 36" FST Pure Flat Screen TV Review

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(More customer reviews)I couldn't be happier with a TV. I was going to spend the extra [money] for a flat screen HDTV; however, I couldn't really see too much of a difference between this TV and an HDTV. I recommend this TV to anyone.

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This flat-screen powerhouse provides a bright, crystal-clear picture, great sound right out of the set itself, and the sense of well-being that comes with owning a big, solidly built, high-end television.
Video Features The Toshiba 36AF41 36" stereo television features Toshiba's FST Pure Fine Pitch Flat Picture Tube, which provides a clear, sharp picture and reduces the glare normally associated with curved-screen sets. Its three-line digital comb filter also enhances resolution by removing the blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl. Toshiba includes its heat-resistant Invar Shadow Mask technology, which prevents picture discoloration that often results from overheating. This allows the set to work at a higher voltage, producing brighter whites and improved color and contrast. This set also features Dynamic Quadruple Focus--for better-controlled picture tube rays that produce a crystal-clear picture equally across the entire screen--and Advanced Velocity Scan Modulation, which improves dark to light transitions, contrast, and overall picture sharpness.
Audio Features The 36AF41 is designed to provide maximal stereo sound reproduction from its internal speaker system with no additional speakers connected via Toshiba's side-mounted, front-firing Double Baffle speaker design. This unit also features surround sound capabilities and SBS (Sub Bass System), which provides a noticeable boost to the unit's low-frequency sound reproduction, lending greater general audio presence. This television also features MTS stereo with SAP (second language decoding) and includes a rear S-video input, two rear A/V inputs and a front panel A/V input, and A/V outputs.
Other Features A Glow universal remote, built-in V-Chip parental control, noise muting, and a favorite channel feature are standard features of this set.

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SONY KV-40XBR800 FD Trinitron(R) XBR(R) Wega(TM) Color TV Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this TV a year ago and I love it and would get it today if I could. Picture is as good as plasma if not better. It is a 4:3 ratio, but you should just ask yourself what you watch more of TV or Movies. Right now the HD media that is coming out is getting to be everywhere. 5 NFL games on Sunday. 4-5 Xbox games in HD. HBO in HD, ESPN in HD, Discovery in HD, Prime time TV for the most part in HD. The picture has so much color and detail it is like night and day. Like putting black and white up against color and this TV is a great product to showcase that. Only knock on it is it ways 300 lbs so the stand (which has bevel edges) is recommended on carpet. With the stand anyone could move it anyplace in the room with ease. Great Buy!

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This 40'' HDTV monitor delivers brilliant images and sound you have to hear to believe. A flat screen diminishes distortion, and a Memory Stick« slot lets you display your favorite digital photos on-screen. Immerse yourself in the richness of TruSurround(TM) sound, and use 2-tuner picture-in-picture to watch 2 shows at once without a VCR. Hook up a high-definition receiver for the realism of HDTV broadcasts. It's home entertainment at its finest. Not available in all stores.

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