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Summary: Quality Set
Review: I purchased this set after my old Sony 20" died. I wanted a flat screen, and it was between this and the Toshiba. I opted for the JVC due to its lower price, better remote (can control cable box, VCR and DVD player), and the fact that I have a JVC VCR so I knew they made good stuff.I've had it about a month and I've been very happy. Excellent picture, especially via the S-Video and composite jacks. (One each, plus front panel S-Video.) It puts out a very bright picture out of the box, but I toned that down with the controls. Some people may like that, I guess. My only "gripe" would be that I'd like an extra S-Video rear-panel input. With all the various AV components, an extra one would be handy. However, I guess one can just run them through an AV receiver. The 802 has 3 rear inputs, but PIP is of dubious utility and not really worth the extra [money]. Anyway, I'd wholeheartedly recommend this set.
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Summary: Flat Screen Quality at a fair price
Review: Originally shopping for a 32" TV, but when I saw this flat screen offering from JVC, it was hard to resist. Let's start off with picture quality. The colors are very rich and the picture looks sharp and crisp everywhere, even in the corners. You can see the picture at almost any angle. The sound on this TV is really good I think. There's a bass boost mechanism and a surround sound mechanism. Both work really well. The remote is nicely laid out and even has the important buttons back lit so you can find them when the room is dark. The only drawback I can find, and it's a very minor drawback. Since the speakers are on the sides of the screen (which helps the surround sound) it makes the overall width of the TV a bit wider. Unless you're comfortable with the edge of your TV right on the edge of your 27" TV stand, you'll most likely need to get a TV stand made for at least a 32". The TV also has all the inputs/outputs you would want, 3 inputs (2 AV and 1 Component Video) and S-video (i think). Bought my parents a JVC 32" last christmas and it's been superb. No question on build quality. Don't expect any problems from this set either.... look around, you'll probably be able to get a decent price. Overall, [the price] may sound a lot for a 27", but the picture and sound and look of it is awesome for this flat screen.
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Summary: Yes, this is the one you want
Review: So, I decided to buy my first new TV in like ten years. I read a ton of reviews and decided to buy a 24" or 27" flat screen. Pretty much narrowed it down to this JVC and the similar Sony in terms of features and price. I've always been a softy for Sony, but this TV really seemed to go head to head with the Sony and at $$$ was $$$ less (at least at the Circuit City I was shopping in). I guess the thing that pushed me in its favor was that my DVD player is a JVC, so I figured it was best to keep within the same manufacturer.
Anyway, it's a great set. Image and sound are really sharp and can be customized a million ways. The flat screen is really worth it--if you're moving from a standard curved screen, you'll really love the improved viewing area from all over the room. The remote is really great and centralizes everything (DVD, cable, VCR, TV). Its looks are good too--not a huge fan of the silver which seems to have taken over the TV industry, but I guess it's an improvement over black. So, yeah, you'll be happy with it.
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