Sony LF-X1 LocationFree 12.1-Inch LCD TV

Reviews Sony LF-X1 LocationFree 12.1-Inch LCD TV

Products by : Sony

Top Model : LFX1

Rating Reviews : 4.5

Sony LF-X1 LocationFree 12.1-Inch LCD TV Details

Well count me surprised - I really didn't expect this product to work as well as it does.

Here's my situation: I wanted a TV in the kitchen, but I didn't want to drill a hole through concrete flooring or snake an existing cable all the way around one room and then into the kitchen. Being in a "minimalist" high-tech loft, it would have looked really bad.

So, I went on a limb and bought this TV ...

I had read that someone said to change the wireless settings to "Automatic 5GHz" and that's what I did (to avoid using the overloaded 2.4GHz band - also used by cordless phones, microwaves etc.)

Result: I have the base station in the living room, and I get perfect reception in my kitchen about 20 feet away. I only lost the connection once, when I put the display behind the refridgerator (duh!) I also walked all over the 3 floor loft (1500 sf) with it and it works everywhere!

I realize some people are looking for even longer ranges (including outdoors), but I only need it to go a maximum of about 30 to 40 feet and it works fine for me.

Once you've had a wireless TV, you begin to think of new uses for it ... If guests stay in my spare room, I can just hand them the display for them to watch TV in bed. If I don't want to annoy my partner who is sleeping, I can go to the living room and take the display with me for a little late night viewing. If I feel like a little TV while having a snack, I can put it on my dining table and watch while I munch!

The system is so cool. Yes, it is not perfect, but it is still the best thing out there I have found so far.

It also has a built-in web browser and can talk out through your internet connection, surf the web, check email. It's touchscreen and comes with a little stylus.

Granted, the user interface is a bit computer-like, but I had no problems with it.

You can use a Sony remote (I have one) with the display to change the channels, volume etc. It will also relay IR signals back to the base station, which will use an IR blaster to relay back to your set-top box (very cool, but haven't used this yet).

It can even connect up to the internet and "phone home" to the base station (as long as it is also connected to the internet) and if you have a fast enough uplink (380 kbps) it can send the TV signal anywhere in the world. Pretty amazing (no, I haven't tried this).

Yes, it is only 800 x 600 (which is still better than standard def TV) and doesn't do HDTV, but it is only 12".

There are no component inputs, which might be considered a downside for some ... but then, it is more about convenience than producing some incredible high-def picture. It has cable, composite and s-video inputs (plus RCA audio inputs).

If you search the web you can find the Operating Manual as a .PDF. I did this - there's lots of information in it and you can get an idea whether it is right for you.

It really is a preview of things to come. In 5 years or so, everything in your house will be wireless. This just does it today.

Very, very cool and it works fabulously for me. I'm a very happy customer with this product.

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Sharp 26in LCD TV refurb

Reviews Sharp 26in LCD TV refurb

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Sharp 26in LCD TV refurb Details

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Mitsubishi Diamond Series WD-65835 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV (Glossy Black)

Reviews Mitsubishi Diamond Series WD-65835 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV (Glossy Black)

Products by : Mitsubishi

Top Model : WD-65835

Rating Reviews : 4.0

Mitsubishi Diamond Series WD-65835 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV (Glossy Black) Details

I just got a WD65837 to replace an old 50" Samsung DLP who's color wheel started screaming to be put out of it's misery. I was originally going to get a WD60737 (after I had decided on another DLP set), until I learned it did not have the PerfectTint feature (which allows finite adjustment of each of the 6 colors the set uses). So for a minimal increase in price I went with the larger, more feature rich 837 line.

Something I find note worthy is the ultra thin bezel on the Mitsubishi DLP sets. I had looked at all technologies when I did my comparison shopping, and had I gone with anything else (Plasma, LCD, LED/LCD), I would have been limited to a 58" or 60" set given the horizontal space I had to work with. Thanks to the bezel size I was able to go up 5 more inches in size.

Having had a DLP prior to this I was familiar with what to expect from the picture quality. On average I find that DLP is on par with Plasma, and on some less expensive plasmas the DLP is superior. Before deciding on the WD65837 I did side by side comparisons with a Panasonic TC-P65V10 (I was considering the 58" version of this as a possibility). Side by side the biggest differences are the way the sets are lighted (the Plasma seeming more uniform from different angles, while the DLP requires viewing from directly in front of the set for the best image... which is a long known quirk of the technology), and the Mitsubishi colors were far more vibrant (read: need adjusting) than the Panasonic (which seemed dull and lifeless in comparison).
I do a lot of video and photo work, and as such have a particular taste when it comes to color. I do not really like colors that "pop", and prefer warm natural colors calibrated to around 6500k.
While out of the box the Panasonic did a better job at this, I knew the Mitsubishi had a ton of options that would allow me to do the calibration I needed. Side by side though, with their factory default settings, the Mitsubishi DLP (priced at 99) was on par with the Panasonic Plasma (at 99) in terms of sharpness, noise, contrast, etc. In fact, I noticed that background detail on the Mitsubishi was much more sharp and detailed than the Panasonic (which seemed slightly blurry in comparison). The Mitsubishi's red level was clearly too high (colors can be easily adjusted), but the picture quality of the Panasonic Plasma (to spite better default color settings and viewing angle) did not seem worth the 00 price difference.

After getting the set home and having time to adjust everything, I was able to get my color calibrated to 6504k. Not perfect, but it's on par with the PC monitors I use at work and home (hardware calibrated NEC MultiSync 90 Series).

Also of note is the rainbow effect, or rather the lack of it. DLP's (at least the early generations) were known for having a sort of rainbow effect around edges that were often perceivable when moving your eyes back and forth very quickly, for instance when gaming or watching an action movie. I was able to see this effect in my old set, though I actively had to try and make it happen to do so. With this Mitsubishi there is NO RAINBOW at all. I've tried several times to see it, but only ended up making myself sick from moving my eyes around too much. I'm sure there is a way to do so using a video camera set to the same refresh rate as the set, but as far as my perception is concerned, I can not see it no matter how hard I try.

So, as far as picture is concerned you really can't find a better one at this size for the same price. Even if you went down in size you would likely end up paying 00 more for a plasma with similar image quality.
That said, I do have a few issues to talk about.

First, the remote control is a pain to use. Navigating the TV's options is done with this small circular button with left, right, up, down arrows. This is a normal control for a remote to have, but the issue is that the edge of the thing is rather pointy. Add to that the fact there is another button right in the middle of this circle that is raised quite a bit, and has it's own pointy corners. Both of these put together makes navigating the on screen menus a real pain. While I think it is a minor issue, others will not, especially if they use that part of the remote a lot.

Second is the on screen display itself. To be honest, the menu can be a bit annoying to navigate at times and could have been streamlined a little more. The issue with the remote as mentioned above likely makes it seem worse than what it really is though.
Also, there are certain things that the average user will not want to touch. I for one love the amount of control I have over color, gamma, image position, etc... but for most they would simply be confused and overwhelmed with so many options.

Third, and last, is the audio quality... or rather the lack of it. I'll say this as simply as I can... the audio SUCKS! It truly does... no ifs ands or buts.
It is very likely that anyone getting a set of this size will have some sort of surround sound or alternative speaker system setup for output (as I do). Still, it would be nice if the set was capable of producing a better sound using it's own speakers.
I tend to use this set for everything. Watching standard and HD cable, Gaming, DVD's and Bluray movies. But I generally do not use my surround speakers when watching cable, unless it's an on-demand movie or something.
As is stands the speakers in this set sound like garbage. Size isn't the issue either, as my 17" notebook seems to have better sound (out of smaller, lower powered speakers) than this TV does.


In general the set looks fantastic (the housing, etc). Construction seems to be what you would expect a DLP set to be (the plastic seems better than that of my old set). The menu and settings are very feature rich, but can be a little overwhelming for those that don't know what they are doing. Picture quality is superb, being beaten only by Plasma's or LED/LCD's costing thousands more. And the sound quality (of the sets speakers) is a joke.
Overall the only truly bad thing about the set are the speakers, which won't be an issue for most.

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Magnavox 32MD359B/F7 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built In DVD Player

Reviews Magnavox 32MD359B/F7 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built In DVD Player

Products by : Magnavox

Top Model : 32MD359B/F7

Rating Reviews : 4.5

Magnavox 32MD359B/F7 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built In DVD Player Details

I am delighted with the Magnavox HDTV/CD player. Unlike other reviews on this product, I received no assistance from the delivery person. I'm 72 with rheumatoid arthritis, so it was a (painful) stretch. But I set it up myself with the help of the excellent instructions included. Both TV and CD player are working as advertised.

I bought the 720 and doubt I could tell the difference with a 1080. So save yourself some money. This is an excellent buy.Magnavox 32MD359B/F7 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built In DVD Player

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