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Samsung LN40B530 40 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

39.9″ screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * high-gloss black finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1920 x 1080 pixels *

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great HD picture and great service from Crutchfield
First I want to say how impressed I am with Crutchfield. When I purchased this unit through Amazon I really didn’t pay much attention to who the actual seller was since it received the standard free shipping. I purchased this on a Saturday morning. With in 2 hours I received a phone call from Crutchfield thanking me for my purchase and explaining how the unit would be shipped, etc. I was very impressed with this and would absolutely purchase from Crutchfield in the future.

As for the Samsung – The picture is great with HD. I got it primarily for sports and the HD channels look great. Some of the standard def channels are not so spectacular but I don’t necessarily think that is a fault of the Samsung, I think it is more a Directv issue. I have an issue giving anything 5 stars but if you are looking for an LCD in this size range you should take a look at this one.

2 Stars dissapointed
i guess my other samsung must be 120mhz cause the picture is not nearly as good as my two year old samsung. wonder if i can return this for a better model? I mean,it pic is ok but not even close to my 46 samsung from two years ago. i just assumed any new model would be better.

4 Stars Samsung 40 inch 1080p LCD HDTV
This is a great TV. The only thing that I found disappointing is the particular model I purchased did not come with the side inputs for hooking up my digital camera or camcorder etc. Getting to the back of the TV is an inconvenience and it also results in less input options.

It’s my first flat screen so I wasn’t aware that this would be an issue.

4 Stars Fantastic Purchase!
I’ve had this tv for about a month now and it’s great. It has superb clarity and the colors are vibrant. Definitely on par with or better than Sony and LG, especially for the price. My only negative comment is the sound. Maybe I’m going deaf or my space is too large, but I have to turn the volume up much higher than I’m used to…I’ve added my Bose speakers out of fear of busting the tv’s. Overall, great tv!

5 Stars all around winner.
Great tv. great price for what you get. Picture is fantastic – colors crisp and bright, definition is sharp for all colors/shades. I have direcTV HD. Cant see how much better this picture will get but it definitely will bridge the game for several years. I don’t use other built in features like gaming to speak abt them. Sound is solid. normal viewing is at about 25% of limit. Tones are balanced and clear. for larger sound i go thru a stereo receiver. one sound quirk – the auto volume adjustment takes a couple of seconds to kick in; but that’s nit-picking.

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Coby TFTV1212 12 Inch Widescreen LCD Digital TV Monitor

A 12″ Class Widescreen LCD Digital TV/Monitor by Coby is sleek and stylish while offering many features found on televisions that are considerably larger. The Coby TFTV1212 is a flat-panel TV that can double as a PC monitor. It can fit in the smallest spaces in your kitchen, bedroom, den, or dorm.
It features AV input jacks for connection with your media players, DVR/VCRs, and video game consoles. In addition, it also has a 15-pin VGA interface making it versatile in that you can use it as a monitor for you computer. The 12″ Class TV/Monitor features full-range stereo speakers with 6-watts and is wall-mountable, making it ideal for any room. With a screen resolution of 1280×800, you can enjoy 720p when viewing HDTV channels. Digital comb filter and noise reduction V-chip parental control, Closed-Caption, and Electronic Program Guide support Multi-language on-screen display Wall-mountable design (VESA 75mm x 75mm) Native Resolution – 1280 x 800 V-chip parental control, Closed-Caption, and Electronic Program Guide support Multi-language on-screen display Wall-mountable design (VESA 75mm x 75mm) Accessories included – Full function remote control, 100-240v UL AC Adapter, AV Cable 12-class means that diagonal screen measurements may be approximate but close to 12-inch Does not have HDMI connection

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Buy This TV!
Great TV, only downfall is that it needs an antenna, but I knew that when I was buying it. Add a 15-20 dollar antenna and your set.

4 Stars perfect for what we were looking for
We needed a small tv with decent sound quality for a small space and this fit the bill! At a great price, to boot!

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Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC P42S1 42 Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

When it comes to best image quality in a TV at an affordable range, Plasma screens deliver the best contrast ratio and color depth. This Viera plasma includes the new NEO plasma display panel with improved blacks and native contrast of 40,000:1. Neo PDP combines advances for plasma in cell structure, process technology, and new drive technology. Neo PDP is eco-friendly. It’s engineered to save power and double the luminance efficiency. It offers thinner screens than previous plasma flat panels. NEO technology screens are rated to have a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours. This is more than 30 years of viewing when watched for 8 hours a day, before the TV reaches half brightness. It also has 1080p resolution with 600Hz sub-field drive and Gaming Mode. With all these advances, why settle for an average picture when the Viera plasma display offers so much more. Did you know that some HDTVs deliver considerably less than 1080 lines of resolution, when processing fast motion on screen? VIERA S1 Series Plasma HDTVs ensure full-time 1080 TV lines of resolution, even during fast moving scenes in sports and movies. VIERA Image Viewer provides a better way to share your digital photos. Just pop your SD memory card into the handy slot, and instantly display your digital photos for friends and family to enjoy. With VIERA Link, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home-theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus. VIERA Image Viewer VIERA Link AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter Game Mode 3 HDMI Inputs 100,000-Hour Panel Life

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars very good
I’m very happy with this TV. Even SD looks great, which was my big concern. Highly recommended.

5 Stars Great TV
We had originally planned on purchasing this television in store after researching for weeks. For the price at amazon it was too good to pass up. Great television, crystal clear picture and a great price. I would go with plasma over LCD any day and this is the best of the best.

4 Stars Panasonic Is Good But Could Be Better
It has been about 4 months since I purchased this TV. I also have a Samsung LN46A650 LCD TV that I purchased from Amazon a year ago. Delivery on both was very good although the delivery person for the Panasonic didn’t know too much about setting up and connecting the set. The jack marking was confusing but togeather we worked it out. The Panasonic has vivid deep colors and I think the picture is a little sharper than the Samsung. The colors on the Samsung are however more true to life. The Samsung has more color adjustments available including flesh tone which allows better color reproduction. Maybe I am too picky but the Panasonic tends to reproduce flesh tones with a slight green tint on darker scenes and a rose tent on some others. Most scenes are OK however. The Samsung has much better sound. The Panasonic sound has a hollow characteristic. This may be due to the angle of the speakers and I have it a few inches from a flat wall. The viewing angle of course is better on the Panasonic plasma. The Samsung starts to wash out if you get over 30 degrees away from straight on viewing. A word of coution when shopping for a TV. In stores the LCD sets are usually set on vivid. This greatly helps the viewing angle. When you adjust it for normal in home viewing wash out is more apparent. Standard def. programing seems to be somewhat better on the Panasonic. Both are good on HD with the Panasonic maybe a slight bit sharper. Both are good TVs and when I am watching either one I think that it is the best.

5 Stars Great Picture
This Plasma is really good. I looked at different TVs at Best Buy and Plasmas look as good as the LCDs and don’t cost as much. I have Dish Network and in HD these work really well. The color is really great. A swivel stand would be great, but other than that no complaints.

5 Stars Very Satisfied
Extrememly satisfied with purchase.

Easy assembly. Great crisp, clear, picture. No glare.

Good view from all angles. Audio is fine (good sound, but not as high quality as picture)

I had got the 42″ due to space limitations, but now realize that I could have fit a larger TV in my rooms corner. This was the most common regret I read about in reviews before my purchase, and sure enough I feel the same.

All in all, a great tv at a great price!

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Unisar Sounds TV Listener

Now you can listen to your television at a volume that is comfortable for you without disturbing others in the room. The TV Listener infrared headphones are ideal if you have difficulty hearing or if you simply want to watch television at a different volume than others. You are able to adjust the volume on the headset to any level without affecting the volume of the television. Works with hearing aids and is recommended by Audiologist.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Univar Sounds TV headset
I purchased this for a friend who wanted it for his father. He is very satisfied with it.

5 Stars Fantastic product
Being a proffesional musician for a number of years I have been around have seen all types of equipment and headphones and I have to say that that the quality of this product for the small amount I had to pay is unbeliveable.The sound is excellent,the comfort is excellent,it took all of 4 minutes to set it up,it had every type of adapter you would ever need and it does not eat up batteries.I highly recommend this product to everyone who is looking for a great TV listener. Hats off to the company for putting out such a great product.In these tough economic times the world needs more companies like this.

5 Stars Help for the hearing impaired
I am pleasantly surprised at how long the batteries (two AAA’s) last for general movie viewing. I watched approximately 14 movies over a period of several weeks before the batteries finaly ran down. Near the end of the battery life cycle the sound gets weaker and weaker-some kind of low battery tone would be a plus. Sound qaulity is very good and stereo separation adds to the movie experience. I have moderate to severe hearing loss and this headset has been a big help. I believe someone with severe to profound hearing loss would not be helped by this headset.

4 Stars Great for old folk.
I bought this for my 95-year old aunt, who is in a nursing home. She was happy to be able to hear what was on the TV. It is important to turn he headphones off when done watching TV, and the switch is so tiny–these things make it hard for an older person to use the headphones. Be sure you buy lots of AAA batteries when you get this item, and keep the transmitter out in the open, on top of the TV is the best. For the price, this is an excellent item.

5 Stars Purchased for my 91 year old mother
I purchased this product for my 91 year old mother living in a nursing home. After my previous experience of teaching her to use a new cell phone, I was concerned that she would have problems with the tiny on/off switch, the small volume control wheel, or would find the headphones uncomfortable over her head and ears. But SHE LOVES IT! No trouble at all with the controls, and she can hear her TV better than she has in recent years via TV speakers. I will probably get these for myself, as well.

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LG 55LH55 55 Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV Gloss Black

LG’s LH55 with TruMotion 240Hz technology uses proprietary scanning technology to virtually eliminate motion blur so you can keep up with the fastest-paced entertainment.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Looks good – HD Picture is great – minor Lip Synch issues
After a bumpy but eventual reciept of the TV, we were happy with the end product. It looks really nice and the picture on HD channels and Blue Ray is incredible. The refresh rate can sometimes not catch up with the action on the TV and you can see some blur of the figure, but that is very infrequent. Non HD channels are pretty grainy depending on the channel and program – part of that is comparing HD to non HD. I am working with LG on the lip synch issue with certain channels where the audio is behind the video – apparently this is common. They are sending me a software update to address the problem…we’ll see if that works. Otherwise the price was right ($1680) and the TV looks great hanging on the wall!

5 Stars Fantastic TV
I have had this TV now for about a week—-everything about it is great—I see no downside to this TV–the dynamic contrast ratio made me choose this bad boy—-out of the box with very little knowledge I was able to set up my surround system with this 55 inch monster—I researched a bunch of TV’s and this by far was the best deal I could find and with the 12months no interest no payment sold me—the unit took about 5 days to arrive but with the white glove service it was out of the box and in my living room within minutes of it arriving at my house—-I can hardly wait for hockey season to start—-

great TV—great Deal—fast and courteous delivery—-

5 Stars Great
The only thing about this set is the remote. Its a basic remote with nothing but the TV’s controls. It should do more. But thats all thats wrong with this set. It is truly Great!

5 Stars GREAT TV… UNBELIEVABLE price!!
I have had the TV now for 3 days and absolutely LOVE it. I paid roughly $100 more for this TV than the 120Hz 52″ that WM and Target offer. IT took roughly 4 days to get here. This IS the best deal I have found for a SUPERB television!

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