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Westinghouse LTV-19W3 19 in. LCD Television HD Ready US $132.50 (5 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 13:31:45 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Westinghouse 32" LCD TV US $215.50 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 14:45:00 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Westinghouse Refurbished 32" LCD TV US $227.77 (8 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 17:30:00 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Westinghouse 32" LCD TV US $759.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 18:26:21 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Westinghouse specialize in “value” LCD TV’s. They represent great value for the customer who doesn’t want to spend the money on a more expensive brand like Sony or Sharp.

Their “LTV” series ranges from 17” LCD TV’s all the way to 46” screens.

One of the most popular Westinghouse LCD TV’s available on the market at the moment is the LTV-27w2 Flat Panel LCD TV. According to their website, this is the number one selling 27” LCD TV in the USA.

To give you a better idea of what Westinghouse LCD’s are like, I’ll single out a model and explain some of the features you get for your money.

The model I’ll single out will be the Westinghouse LTV-27w7. This LCD is a good representation of what’s out there for the budget-minded customer.

Firstly, one of the best features of this TV is the fact that its cheap compared to more expensive brands like Sony and Sharp. You can usually pick one of these up for less than $800. And if you’re not too concerned about extra features, this may be a good choice for you.

Here’s something you need to know: Obviously you get what you pay for when it comes to LCD TV’s. But if you buy a smaller screen (such as a 27” one) you’re far less likely to notice the drop in quality.

This makes the Westinghouse LCD a good choice if you’re on a budget, especially if you only want a 27” screen.

This Westinghouse model also has a PC input, which is great news for people who want their LCD TV to double as a computer monitor. This feature also comes in handy in places where you haven’t got enough space to have a computer monitor and a TV (a bedroom, for example).

Something that a lot of budget brands fall short on are the speakers. Although you are primarily after the LCD TV, you need to keep in mind that the sound makes up a large part of the viewing experience as well. The 2 10 watt speakers are fine for the 27” model, but if you are considering buying a larger Westinghouse LCD, then you may want to consider some alternative audio… because the speakers aren’t good enough on the larger models (in my opinion, anyway).

Now let’s talk about the picture. After all, this is one of the most important features of an LCD TV.

Surprisingly, the picture isn’t too bad for a 27” screen. You will need to do some manual tweaking of the setting to get it looking nice though. You’ll probably need to lower the brightness (they are often too bright in order to get attention in a showroom… but when you get it home, it will look awful if you don’t change it).

The Westinghouse LTV-27w7 doesn’t actually have any default picture settings either, which makes it even more important to do some adjusting.
Anyway, that’s my brief introduction of what the Westinghouse LCD TV’s are like. If you are on a budget then Westinghouse may have the LCD TV you need.

To talk more about Westinghouse TVs, or anything else related to LCD TVs be sure to head over to the forum (the links at the top of the page).

Sharp Aquos 32" LCD Flat-Panel HD TV LC-C3234U US $480.00 (10 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 12:26:13 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

4PK 3FT HDMI M/M HDTV LCD SHARP AQUOS/SAMSUNG TV CABLE US $9.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 12:45:53 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

2PK 3FT HDMI M/M HDTV LCD Sharp AQUOS/Samsung TV Cable US $8.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 13:33:39 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Sharp AQUOS LC-32D40U 32" LCD TV HDTV LC32D40U US $539.98 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 14:04:47 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Sharp has always been a quality brand name. Even since they decided to dedicate themselves to making only LCD TV’s, they have produced some fine models.

One of the best sharp LCD TV models is the Aquos.

Some of the standard features included in the Sharp Aquos series are:

Multi-pixel technology. This development in technology has allowed Sharp LCD’s to deliver viewing angles that are 60% better than previous models.

You see, plasma TV’s have always been better in the past for viewing angles, but with this new technology the viewing angles are much better with a Sharp Aquos.

How does this technology work? Multi-pixel LCD panels work by each pixel being divided into two different sections. According to Sharp, this allows the LCD TV to deliver better color saturation and brightness at angles up to 176 degrees horizontally.

Another technological advancement developed by Sharp and used in the Aquos series is “quick-shoot” technology. This allows Sharp LCD’s to have incredibly low response times. The 2006 models have an astonishing 6ms response time. When you realise that 20ms is often considered “fast” you can see how astonishing it is to get a LCD TV of only 6ms!

But why does that matter, I hear you ask.

Here’s why: A low response time makes DVD and HDTV material much smoother… without even a trace of “ghosting”. If you like to play console games on your TV, then a low response time is essential as well.

Now let’s talk about some specific models of Sharps Aquos series.

Let’s start with what has to be the top of the line product… the D90U series.

These series includes one of the largest LCD TV’s available… a whopping 65” screen! If you know a thing or two about LCD TV’s, you know that this is pretty big for an LCD. But if you don’t want a huge screen (or can’t afford it), there are screens from 57”, 37”, and 32” (although the 32” doesn’t have the detachable bottom mounted speakers.

The larger models (from 65” to 37”) are also equipped with 1920 x 1080p resolution LCD panels. This is the highest HDTV specification currently available on the market.

Another cool feature of the Sharp Aquos D90U LCD TV’s is something called “four-wavelength backlight system”.

What this does is it adds a crimson red color to the usual three wavelength backlight. The usual backlight is just red green and blue, but with this added crimson red it gives an astonishing improvement in natural color reproduction. It also removes the oversaturation effect that some LCD TV’s can suffer from.
Because of this new backlight system, these Sharp Aquos LCD TV’s are as good as the best plasma TV’s in terms of color performance (the D90U model anyway).

The next model down in Sharp LCD TV’s is the D40U. Obviously this model doesn’t have as many of the great features as the higher end models (it doesn’t have the 1080 resolution of a D90U for example).

But they still retain some of the most important features, such as 6ms response time and the better viewing angles. The contrast ratio is lower at 720p.

These lower model Sharp LCD TV’s are still a great buy, and they look great as well!

There’s four different models available in the Sharp Aquos D40U series. Here’s the model number you’ll need:

Sharp LC-45D40U is for the 40” screen.

Sharp LC-37D40U is for the 37” screen.

Sharp LC-32D40U is for the 32” screen.

Sharp LC-26D40U is for the 26” screen.

And there you go. I hope this post has been useful to those of you looking for info on Sharp LCD TVs.

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LCD Monitor Flat Screen Plasma TV Swivel Wall Mount 1GU US $34.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 12:08:25 PDT Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

15-FT HDMI CABLE for OLEVIA/SONY BRAVIA LCD TV Monitor US $7.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 12:09:02 PDT Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

FLUSH 32-37-42-46-50-52-56-60" LCD PLASMA TV WALL MOUNT US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 12:09:04 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Hi everyone. It’s been a few days since I’ve made a post… so it’s time for a little update.

We have had some great reviews posted by some new members. So thanks very much to them for taking the time to help others out by sharing their opinions.

There’s a great review posted by George54, which you can find here: Sony KDL26S2000 26 Inch LCD HDTV Review

And another great review by acapo which is here: Panasonic TC-32LX50 32 Flat Panel LCD TV Review

I haven’t got time right now to mention everyone who has posted recently, but thanks to everyone for getting the forum off to a good start!

See you all soon!

Swivel Arm LCD Monitor Plasma TV Wall Mount Bracket 1AI US $29.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 12:08:20 PDT Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LCD Monitor Flat Screen Plasma TV Swivel Wall Mount 1GU US $34.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 12:08:25 PDT Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

15-FT HDMI CABLE for OLEVIA/SONY BRAVIA LCD TV Monitor US $7.00 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 12:09:02 PDT Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

FLUSH 32-37-42-46-50-52-56-60" LCD PLASMA TV WALL MOUNT US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-05-2008 12:09:04 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Welcome to my new site called TV Buyers Guide!

My name is Henry, and here’s my story:

Not too long ago I decided to buy a new television from the internet.

But one of the problems I found was the lack of good impartial advice to help me make a decision on what TV to buy. So I’ve decided to start a website that will help other people who were in the same situation as me.

It can be very confusing buying a television nowadays. There are so many choices and decisions to make. And because they’re such a large investment, you want to make the right choice first time.

What screen size to choose? What brand? What model? Should I buy and LCD flat panel TV, or a Projection TV? And what’s the difference between them anyway?

All these questions and more are probably going through your head if you’re looking for a new TV.

So I’ve set up this website for people to give their opinions (good AND bad) on the different kinds of TV’s out there.

If you have any questions or concerns about anything to do with buying a new TV… then please, feel free to post in the forum.

And if you’ve already bought a new TV, or you know a lot about TV’s… please help other people out and post your views on the forum too!

Anyway, that’s all I wanted to say. I hope this site will be of use to you.

See you in the forum!