HDTeleVision Review

Vizio is definitely known as a second-rate HDTV manufacturer, but the company has worked hard to incorporate some high-end features in their XVT series while at the same time keeping prices low. CNET has put their 47-inch LCD model, SV470XVT, through the ringer and surprisingly it performs right up there with big boys in some areas of performance. Not only does the SV470XVT feature 120 Hz processing, but its color reproduction is excellent and the user interface is attractive and easy to use. It’s no surprise that its black levels aren’t quite as dark as models from Sony and Samsung, but overall it’s the best performing Vizio model so far.

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Sony BRAVIA Theater System (DAVHDX576WF) – Black

Bring the theater home. This sleek BRAVIA Home Theater System delivers the goods with crisp, 5.1 channel surround sound and S-AIR wireless speaker technology for multi-room audio streaming. The Sony DAV-HDX576WF BRAVIA Theatre System has an integrated 5 disc DVD/CD changer with the capability to upscale your DVD¿s to a Full 1080p output using the HDMI connection to your BRAVIA TV set. Adding to the incredible functionality is great styling with Floor Standing speakers and with the included S-AIR wireless surround receiver you get simple wireless capability for the rear surround speakers or multi-room listening with the S-AIR wireless receiver/speaker system.

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Cheaply, easily an quickly build an HDTV antenna that outperforms amplified store bought antennas for next to NOTHING! Amazing Results!
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The Olevia 2 Series LCD HDTVs, engineered to provide exceptional video and audio, will impress even the toughest critics.With high contrast ratios and fast response times, rapid-action viewing such as sporting events or adventure films is displayed with super clarity and truly come alive! With a super-wide 178-degree viewing angle, images look spectacular wherever you are seated. These LCD HDTVs are perfect for home or office viewing and can double as a computer display with support for TV resolutions up to 1080i, and PC resolutions up to 1360 x 768 through HDMI and VGA. To further enhance your experience, Olevia’s surround sound audio processor creates an awesome listening environment while watching TV, movies or playing games.
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Olevia 37″ 720p LCD HDTV – 237T

The Olevia 2 Series LCD HDTVs, engineered to provide exceptional video and audio, will impress even the toughest critics. The Olevia 2 Series HDTVs display exceptionally crisp, rich and vibrant images with unsurpassed clarity for viewing high definition digital programs as well as standard analog TV channels. With high contrast ratios and fast response times, rapid-action viewing such as sporting events or adventure films is displayed with super clarity and truly come alive! With a super-wide 178-degree viewing angle, images look spectacular wherever you are seated. These LCD HDTVs are perfect for home or office viewing and can double as a computer display with support for TV resolutions up to 1080i, and PC resolutions up to 1360 x 768 through HDMI and VGA. To further enhance your experience, Olevia’s surround sound audio processor creates an awesome listening environment while watching TV, movies or playing games. RS-232 control enables you to connect your Olevia HDTV to a home entertainment system. Once you see the new Olevia, you’ll agree that you’ve never seen HDTV like this!

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The decision has made to take the plunge into the world of High Definition Television or HDTV but where do you begin? The continuous advancement in technology on a seemingly daily basis can make your next television purchase a daunting task. In order to help you muddle your way through the technology jargon here are some buying tips to help guide you through the world of HDTV.
The prices between LCD and Plasma televisions has begun to level out, so now consumer can now make the decision based on the product quality rather than cost. There are several benefits to purchasing a plasma television, like a wider viewing angle for your audience, improved color reproduction and a brighter image. A LCD television is an improvement over a plasma television when it comes to longer life span, increased sharpness of native resolution resulting in a more life like picture, along with being lightweight compared to the heavier plasma television. Also with an LCD, there is no chance of experiencing the burn-in effect on the television screen. Make the decision for your new HDTV based on your personal preferences and you will be satisfied.

November retail sales figures are coming in for the discount chains, and according to a report by TWICE, the news is a bit grim. WalMart posted a 6.5 percent gain over last year, with consumer electronics, clothing, and home goods doing well.

So much for the good news. Costco was down 3 percent, and sales were down 6.1 percent at Target. The report also cites data from MasterCard for the first two weeks of November, in which consumer electronics and major appliances were down 22.1 percent over last year, following a 19.9 percent drop in October.

Now, these statistics are based on total dollars, which changes the picture a little. With prices for some electronics falling 10 to 20 percent this year, the same level of unit sales will produce a smaller total revenue. We’ve also seen evidence of buyers scaling down their expectations, and choosing to purchase smaller TV sets than in prior years.

But I think that the fact that WalMart posted the gains is a telling detail. People are looking to stretch their dollars as far as possible, and that means leaving the specialty stores behind. WalMart provides one-stop-shopping for deeply-discounted products in just about all categories, including top brand flat panel HDTVs. Everyone has been tightening their belts – including the retailers — which means that the bargains are going to stick around for a while.