Panasonic Viera TC-32LX85 32" LCD TV

Viera TC-32LX85 - excellent, quality pic & low price!

Posted 1 year ago - The picture quality and sound is exceptional, particularly considering the bargain price of less than $700. I've been particulally impessed with Panasonic's high def picture as I have the 27" version of this set in my bedroom and it looks sharp from all angles. The added bonus of having a slot for an SD card as well as very good internal speakers made this choice an easy one over comparable brands (looked at Sharp Aquos and Toshia Regza).

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Great HD picture at excellent price.

Posted 1 year ago - If you look at the competition you will see this model is really comparable to the Samsung LN32A450 and the Vizio VO32L. I can tell you objectively that if you want a well-rounded HDTV your best bet is probably the Samsung, with its additional PC input and its slightly better SD playback. For me price was everything and the TC-32LX85 was and still is $100 less than its Samsung counterpart. Because I didn't intend use this as a monitor, and in which case an HDMI connection b/w my laptop and TV would suffice for video playback, I opted for the Panasonic. HD picture is simply amazing. Colors are just very natural and the screen gives me very good blacks for a TV this size. It was much better than the entry level Sony (L or M series, I forgot) I saw in the store, which by the way is also more expensive. SD picture can be alright at times, at other times its just really hard to watch. I notice that using the "just" aspect setting on SD programming actually makes it LESS blurry (you would think it'd be the opposite since its stretching out the picture but for me it really isn't). The extra feature of having an SD card slot was nice but by no means a compelling reason to buy the TV. It was a bit slow in browsing my 1GB card but the images came out to gorgeous. Channel surfing is quick on this thing, only wished that there was a program info mini banner after each time I switched the channel. You can press the "info" button to see details of the program like name, channel, resolution, etc. The remote looks nice but IMO places its buttons in backward positions. For one thing I really wished it didn't place the Ch. Surfing on the left and Vol on the right, it should be the other way around. For the record I've got this thing hooked up to my bare cable line and am using the built-in QAM tuner to catch my local HD broadcasts along with the basic cable lineup - it's GREAT! All in all, a good no-frills TV that delivers excellent HD but so-so SD for the most part. At the price that this thing is selling for though, if you don't need a PC input theres no reason to go for the entry level TVs that Samsung, Sony, and Vizio offer - the Panasonic offers you just as good a picture if not better and at a cheaper price! At its current price point I would definitely buy it again.

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Panasonic Viera TC-32LX85 32" LCD HDTV

Posted 1 year ago - Research what others say about HDTV for a few weeks. One day before purchase, I saw this Panasonic Viera TC-32LX85 LCD HDTV - 32" and made the purchase immediately. STRENGTHS =========== The Price is great which is very important. I was deciding between 720p and 1080p but with broadcasting channels in 1080i and as this HDTV is for watching TV channels only (NOT for DVDs), I do NOT need a 1080p HDTV. I think there will be lots more accessories and great items coming out for HDTV, so I do NOT want to invest too much into my first HDTV. Great Contrast Ratio - 10,000:1 - many are 5,000:1 SD card slot 3 HDMI Works perfect in bright sunlight VERY VERY Easy to set up Speaker TOTAL 20 w (many are TOTAL 10 w) 4 great formats of viewing right on the remote control ======================= CONS ======== 8ms - A little slow when switching channels but something I can survive with. Lack of PC Input - most do NOT have PC input except for higher more expensive HDTV. Lack of a USB slot Overall, this ia a Great HDTV at a great price.

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Beautiful product and picture.

Posted 1 year ago - I was able to purchase this unit locally and transport it home easily. Setup was very easy with many options (HDMI, VIERA link, etc.) and adequate documentation. Remote is simple but not as well orgnaized as one might like. No cables besides power included. Unit itself is slick, beautiful (even comes with a cleaning cloth for the glossy bits). Picture and sound are superior. I believe it would be difficult to beat this unit's specs or overall quality given its price. Menu system is easy and convenient: GAME modes, sleep timer and all the other standard options are easily accessed. Overall, I think this is an excellent small room TV made by a reliable manufacturer. I am very pleased with my purchase. I highly recommend this LCD TV to anyone who wants a near-best in class TV for casual viewing.

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