Customer Reviews:
 A great TV, especially for gaming. December 26, 2007
Glenn Belt (Leeds, UK)
49 out of 49 found this review helpful
As i write this I am getting a little confused by the lower scores that have been given for this set as the Freeview features are as good as any set top box. The other problem encountered by other reviewers is a poor picture quality however, without a HD source (this is a HDTV after all), the picture will be no better than a CRT screen.
I got this TV for christmas for use with my Playstation 3 and it is fantastic. The TV supports 720p and 1080i, however 720p is better for moving images so I use that instead. The picture clarity is amazing and the simulated SRS surround sound is amazing (again, looking at the other negative reviews i don't understand how they were getting "tinny" sounds when it plays through dual digital sound channels).
The TV comes with both Component HD connectors or HDMI so i opted to buy the Lynx gold plated uber-cable that Amazon sells and the picture is flawless when plugged into a HD source like a games console. If you have an XBox 360 then you will need components (the Elite supports HDMI).
A quick note about HDTVs if you are looking for one: In order to view High definition, you MUST HAVE A HD SOURCE, your normal TV signal is still regular old Analogue or Digital Freeview so the TV will show it that way. Sky offers a HD service but i have no idea how good it is. Games consoles are the bees knees though so if you are looking for a cheap yet good HD screen, this is the one for you.
5/5
Stylish, good quality and easy to use January 11, 2008
C. Luciani (London)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I was after a nice LCD TV for the bedroom which wasn't black, that was quite good and didn't cost me a fortune... Well I found it!
Very stylish, it looks great but it does the job well too. Extremely easy to set-up, it's all automatic and you just need to press the Ok button few times, great picture and quite good sound too really. Also, menu are quite intuitive at least compared to other brands... which is a plus! Freeview is as good as with a set-top box and connectivity is very good. I've got to try it with my Xbox... :)
So overall extremely pleased especially if you think about the price is currently on sale for! Very good value for the money spent. Oh, delivery from Amazon was fast as usual and without problem.
Simple to set up and great picture December 29, 2007
oohooh (Plymouth)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
The channel setup was easy and automatic and after a quick and painless adjustment from the factory default picture settings the picture is excellent. Freeview channel switching is as fast as analogue for me and the text is faster than on my other digital sets (Sony and Philips).
 Excellent TV, but no Off button April 9, 2008
A. Green (Blackpool, UK)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Bought this TV for my son's room. I was surprised to find that it doesn't have an off switch - to turn it off (as opposed to switching it to standby), you have to switch it off at the socket. My wife tells me that I'm just out of touch, and that this is how the majority of televisions are, but I was disappointed.
Apart from that, it's excellent - good picture, good sound and easy setup.
Stylish and a great Picture. Poor Sound though....... November 22, 2007
Freddie Firework (Bournemouth, UK)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've had this LCD TV in my kitchen for the past month (replacing a 14" CRT telly with freeview box attached). I have to say, in contrast to the other reviewer, I'm happy, overall, with its performance. The picture quality is great, though I find all LCD screens take a bit of getting used to: sometimes the image is pin sharp (particularly studio-based programmes, news etc) and sometimes it seems a bit ropey. I think this is a reflection of how a programme is made, the broadcaster, the age of the material etc. However, the integral freeview receiver in this TV works very well and the programme guide is excellent.
The TV has one major drawback: the sound quality is awful. It's really tinny and I don't think it would seem adequate even in the smallest room. It's hardly surprising given that the speakers don't actually face forwards! Thankfully, I've found an inexpensive and effective solution. I've added some cheap (Creative) speakers, about £20, which now make this small TV sound like its much bigger LCD brothers.
Incidentally, I have also recently bought a Samsung 32" LCD TV for gaming. It is absolutely fantastic. The perfect way to enjoy Halo 3.
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