Olevia LT27HV 27" HDTV-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

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Summary: Best Bang for the Buck
Review: Actually got this unit somewhere else for a little less. You still cant beat the price if you compare it to comparable 30" models with 1280 x 768 lines. The other models are selling for around $2000 and higher.<br /><br />It's so sharp that I can use it as a computer monitor. Which I did for 2 weeks. Text was very clear (using DVI cable, it was slightly blurry with the vga cable) and the graphics were amazing. Can you believe the screen was TOO big, especially when I sit 2 feet away. So for now, it's a bedroom TV.<br /><br />Final note: U will see and appreciate the exceptional resolution on this TV/monitor if you use high definition TV input or DVI input from a computer. I say this because some retailers are showing normal Direct TV or cable stations on this TV. That's like driving 55 mph all the time in a 500 hp Dodge Viper. It can do 200 mph if you give it the right input.<br /><br />So happy with my 30 Syntax, I'm looking for another LCD or Plasma. I suggest a minimum of 1024 lines or higher. Forget about Enhanced TV or 852 lines. It's cheaper but go for higher lines if you plan to use HDTV.<br /><br />Basic Guide:<br />Lines- higher the better<br />Brightness- higher the better<br />Contrast- higher the better<br />Response- lower the better<br /><br />PS. Syntax got very good reviews from various indepedent sources. Search Syntax Group via Yahoo and see the reviews for yourself.

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Summary: A Pleased Guest
Review: I have had this model for 1 1/2 months, and have 5 more days to return it if I am not satisfied. I have used every device I can think of w/this LCD TV to put it thru every trial I can think of before making my decision to keep it. The only problem I have had was day 1 the picture was unclear and I freaked! Then I called Syntax's wonderful customer service tech support in the USA! I have called 3 times and spoke with the same tech (rare and almost immpossible to find these days b/c most companies won't hire USA tech's anymore, they hire cheap labor from other countries) I was told that I may have a weak signal via cable in my area. The tech was going to have a tech come ASAP to check it out and scheduled a service call in my home. That night was too curious and called Radio Shack to se if there was any device that could improve a weak cable signal. (Yes, there is) I bought a very inexpensive signal booster and viola a perfect picture. I called and cancelled the scheduled service call and am very delighted to have found a simple solution. Synatax could improve its instruction guide as it is a bit lean, but a quick call to Syntax (no being on hold for hours and talking to someone in a foreign country) and questions were answered promtly and clearly by a tech who spoke perfect english. You can't find a better deal than this. I did a lot of research and was leary b/c of the low price, but it is a keeper! You won't return yours either is my best bet... In conclusion, I will just add that I hope this company does well with its great new products that are in a price range that people like me can afford. I also am hoping they can continue offer such good prices w/out using cheap labor from another country like most all other companies now do.

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Summary: Better than online review say it is
Review: I researched multiple models of LCD TV's for months before deciding to buy this one. All of the reviews I read on the Syntax Olevia line complained about the odd remote (which I will admit takes some getting used to), and stated that the picture quality was poor from analog sources, such as non-digital cable. We LOVE this TV. It has a great picture, even from analog sources, and is very sharp with DVD's and digital sources. This is a great deal for the money, and compared to some other more familiar name brands (JVC, Panasonic, RCA) with lower 500:1 contrast ratios, it has a far superior picture. One of my family members spent twice as much on a Sharp Aquos 26 inch -- this TV was half the price and the picture and features are just as sharp as the Aquos. I'm not usually a person willing to spend big bucks on home electronics, but this TV was worth every penny!