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to the Olevia LT30HV 30" HDTV-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV Review page:
I dedicated
hours and hours to researching LCD's and Plasma's before making this purchase.
The specs on this Syntax (Brightness and contrast) compare to other in the $2500-$3000
range. I decided this was the best value for my needs. The picture is great and
so is the sound (with a subwoofer attached).
After becoming familiar with
the TV and it's functions, I found a few bugs that should be expected from a company
just starting to make lcd's. The first is that RCA remotes control the tv. i have
an RCA directv receiver and any button I press on the RCA remote turns the TV
volume up or down. Luckily I use a RF remote, so I just avoid aiming it in the
direction of the TV. Another small bug is that some features such as the sleep
timer are not easliy controlled. To set the Tv on a 30 minute timer, you have
to click 3-4 buttons. I am used to just pressing one button. The Picture in Picture
feature is very complicated and somewhat slow to display the second picture. And
remember there is only one Progressive Component and S-Video input, so your hookups
are somewhat limited.
I consider those con's to be small and do not change
my recommendations of this TV. It shows a great picture, has great sound and is
quality built. I returned a $3500 Sony for this one and I am happy I did. Save
your money and buy this one - Same Picture quality as those name brands. Customer
Support is easy to reach and very responsive, and it also comes with a 1-year
in home warranty - WOW!
UPDATE - Syntax has repaired the remote problem
and updated the screen adjustments (Saturation added)and added a few goodies via
a software update. They sent me a disc with instructions on hooking a computer
to the tv to update. great customer service and they are dedicated to improving
already a great product.
Buy the Olevia LT30HV 30" HDTV-Ready Flat-Panel
LCD TV
