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Zenith C27V22 27" HDTV TV

Zenith C27V22 27" HDTV TV

List Price: $849.99
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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Caution - Only one set of HD component input jacks
Review: Caution - this HDTV has only one set of HD component inputs. Most buyers of HDTV will want at least two HD inputs jacks. One set will be used for the HD set top box (cable, airwave or dish feed - 1080i)and another for a progressive scan DVD (480p). XBox users would want yet another HD input option.

This TV does provide a second component input jack but the manual explains that this is for standard DVD input (480i). Why buy a HDTV unless you can use it to its full potential?

Great picture, good sound, but the set lacks in very basic connection options. Other 27" HDTV's don't have this problem.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Entry level hdtv
Review: Didn't buy this as a main TV, so only needed basic hook-ups. Very pleased with what I got for the money, like the design and "wheelable" weight, and very happy how well it works with rabbit ears.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good deal for the money
Review: Didn't buy this as a main TV, so only needed basic hook-ups. Very pleased with what I got for the money, like the design and "wheelable" weight, and very happy how well it works with rabbit ears.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good deal for the money
Review: Didn't buy this as a main TV, so only needed basic hook-ups. Very pleased with what I got for the money, like the design and "wheelable" weight, and very happy how well it works with rabbit ears.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: 27'' HDTVs?
Review: Does anyone know any specific 27'' HDTVs that don't have the above issue? thank you

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Tried it, decided to go one size bigger
Review: Doesn't have a 3D Y/C filter (just a std 3d filter), also the RGB Input appears to be good for only 640x480@60Hz. Even so, pretty good picture and whatnot for the price, I decided to go with the C32V22 (same TV, but with bigger tube and 3D Y/C filter).
You can get around the limited number of HD component inputs with a basic video switchbox - these use RCA jacks, and if you look at your component cables, they have RCA connectors. I'm using one so that I can tune into a HD cable box and/or progressive-scan DVD player without unplugging/re-plugging cables, working just fine (so far).

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Entry level hdtv
Review: Good picture, sound, ez setup.
Why I gave only 4 stars
1. It takes some seconds to switch the channels
2. Remote not easy to operate
3. The front speaker part is not sturdy.
4. Not picking up all the channels which my regular TV used to pick.
Over all nice deal. I got it from Circuit city for $449
Hey who can complain when you get a "HDTV" for under 500 bucks.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: HDTV on a Budget...
Review: Once you go HDTV you can never go back. It's true. And this HDTV is an excellent start into the world of high-end video. You could consider this the poor-man's HDTV.

Why buy this TV? Well for the price, you can't beat it-a typical 27-inch flatscreen by Sony or Panasonic will cost you ... What do I get for that extra [money]? A world of difference. Quality that is simply mesmerizing.

The major benefit of going this route is progressive scan mode for game consoles (Xbox, PS2, and Gamecube); DVD players; and HD cable. You get only one HD input, but that's easily solved by getting the JVC component switcher..., which gives you the option of inputing 3 progressive enabled components into the HD input on the TV. And you also get a VGA input (same as on a computer monitor)-so yes, you can run your Sega Dreamcast or other VGA enabled components into this.

All I can say is that I am very happy with this purchase. An excellent upgrade for a decent cost (once you factor in cable upgrades, extended warranty, and the switch box). Plus it doesn't have the bulk of those large projection-based HDTVs (only weighs 100 lbs.)

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Pretty good deal
Review: The store I went to had this TV on the shelves with all the non-HD TVs. Compared to the high-end normal TVs, it seemed much smoother, but also seemed to lose detail in the shadows. I don't know if turning up the brightness would have fixed this. But as an entry-level HD TV, it seems like a reasonable buy.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Pretty good deal
Review: This was the best buy / value for what I needed. This was a small step from Analog to HDTV. The picture looks good. I took a friend with me to ensure I had the basics.

This is a good TV for the not people out there that are not so tech savy like me.

Compared to the price - this was a win.


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