DEAD! Syntax Olevia 32" HD Ready LCD HDTV - $539.99 Shipped @ Target

RossMAN · **11-5-2006, 5:26 PM**

http://www.gottadeal.com/deal.php?st...sku=B000FGA76G

$600 - 10% coupon TCRCPTAB = $540 shipped

This lacks a built in HD tuner but that doesn't matter if you have cable, satellite or use it as a PC monitor.

korsjs · **11-5-2006, 6:15 PM**

http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=53518

angel-too · 11:19 PM

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B000FGA76GTarget online only. In my area ABC Warehouse has the same TV for $647. I have an OLevia 27" and so far am happy with it. Not sure about all the HD stuff tho. Thanks for any input.

jman425 · **11-6-2006, 6:37 PM**

anyone with sound issues with Syntax/Olevia TVs ?

RossMAN · **11-7-2006, 3:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by jman425

anyone with sound issues with Syntax/Olevia TVs ?

I haven't read a lot of complaints regarding sound issues.

demonR6 · **11-9-2006, 1:39 PM**

I can offer some insight on this one.. my in-law purchased this same tv a little over a year ago and paid considerably more, around $1100 with shipping etc. The remote is nothing to write home about but it is not really an issue when you have an all-in-one remote or you program it to function off your dvr or cable remote. The sound is really lacking, there are times we turned the volume up full and still can't hear it well. I would definitely suggest that you get a component surround system to get past that. I also noticed that if you change stations, the volume automatically lowers itself. It may be something in the setup that lowers it thinking it is way too loud but when you have to have it at 95% to hear it anything above a whisper, your left without a choice. The color is not too bad, like most LCDs the black isn't jet black. We have used it on occasions where he hosts a LAN night and he plugs it right up to his computer, it is amazing. I almost bought one when they dropped to $700 but this is too good a deal to pass up. You get what you pay for, this is one of the best bang for the buck LCDs I have seen out there.

RossMAN · **11-9-2006, 1:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by demonR6

You get what you pay for, this is one of the best bang for the buck LCDs I have seen out there.

First of all

to the forums and thank you for your mini review.

Your last sentence sums it up, this is one the best bang for your buck LCD HD ready monitors.

Have you seen the Best Buy BF ads? They have a Westinghouse 32" LCD HDTV with HD tuner for $479.99

HOTTTTTTTTTT!

demonR6 · **11-9-2006, 2:10 PM**

That is a great deal.. I have not personally seen a Westinghouse unit to see what the picture quality is like. I guess it is time for a tip to Best Buy huh?

T0mmy · **11-9-2006, 2:21 PM**

I've owned a Westinghouse 32" LCD for about 1.5 years now (paid $899 at the time which was a great deal). It has great picture quality, great viewing angles, and good blacks. I haven't looked into the new one, but I can only assume it's better. I also have not had a single issue with my 32" Westy. I'd highly reccomend them, and I'm strongly considering dropping $480 for the BF on at BB for the bedroom. If I don't get that, I'll get the 22" LCD monitor for $200 for the bedroom, but the 32" is just so much bigger, and such a great deal.

RossMAN · **11-9-2006, 2:39 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonR6

That is a great deal.. I have not personally seen a Westinghouse unit to see what the picture quality is like. I guess it is time for a tip to Best Buy huh?

Yep but keep in mind it won't have the best picture quality due to the signal being split 50 different ways.

I've owned a Westinghouse LCD HDTV and would not hesitate to buy another.

demonR6 · **11-10-2006, 1:39 PM**

So I went to Wal-mart during lunch as the significant other had to get rocks for her fish bowl at work and wandered through the electronics section to see if they had anything of interest.. there is a 42" Ilo (their in house brand I guess?) EDTV for $1039. I haven't heard much about the brand but side by side with a smaller Samsung the picture was on point. I was stunned at how good it looked compared to some of the other brands. I did not see that particular model on the website though, they do list the same brand/size in the HDTV version though.

RossMAN · **11-10-2006, 1:54 PM**

demonR6,

I would never buy an EDTV unless it was a super smokin' hot deal, maybe 32" for $399 something like that.

If you don't mind a smaller TV here's a great deal on a 37" LCD HDTV w/ HD tuner for $898

mom2thegirls · **11-10-2006, 5:10 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossMAN

Yep but keep in mind it won't have the best picture quality due to the signal being split 50 different ways.

I've owned a Westinghouse LCD HDTV and would not hesitate to buy another.

Please explain about the 50 different ways statement.

mulox · **11-12-2006, 4:48 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mom2thegirls

Please explain about the 50 different ways statement.

What he is saying is that you NEVER want to judge how good picture quality is on ANY TV in a store, because they use many splitters to get a CATV signal to each one. So if the store has 50 TVs in it, the signal has been split 50 times... and ideally a signal is only designed to split up to 4-6 times maximum before the quality drops significantly. So needless to say, it's not a fair comparison at all. Of course if you are not reviewing the HD quality, you can always have them play a DVD movie on it to give you an idea of what standard quality would be.

I assume this deal was over yesterday... guess I will have wait on the Westy at BB.

RossMAN · **11-12-2006, 4:52 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulox

I assume this deal was over yesterday... guess I will have wait on the Westy at BB.

Correct, deal dead.

songwr · **11-12-2006, 11:21 PM**

looks like target just pulled the online deal

it shows 799 reduced to $749 now

April7575 · **11-13-2006, 9:21 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossMAN

Yep but keep in mind it won't have the best picture quality due to the signal being split 50 different ways.

I've owned a Westinghouse LCD HDTV and would not hesitate to buy another.

We currently have a 42" Westinghouse and we love it. The picture quality is excellent and bright. Dh and I spent endless hours standing in Best Buy looking at the various screens to find the best picture. I don't want to have to put my glasses on to watch a movie. We have had issues with the on/off switch and the remote. We have had to unplug it and plug it back in to come on a handful of times. Which has been the main complaint of this tv. But supposedly it is remedied easily and they will be out to repair it the week after Thanksgiving. The remote is pretty cheesy, but we only use it when switching back and forth to play video games, and watch DVD's, so it's not a huge issue.

11-5-2006, 11:12 PM	#3
angel-too I need my retail therapy! Joined: Nov 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 476	http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B000FGA76GTarget online only. In my area ABC Warehouse has the same TV for $647. I have an OLevia 27" and so far am happy with it. Not sure about all the HD stuff tho. Thanks for any input. Last edited by angel-too; 11-5-2006 at 11:19 PM. Reason: forgot link

11-5-2006, 5:26 PM	#1
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	http://www.gottadeal.com/deal.php?st...sku=B000FGA76G $600 - 10% coupon TCRCPTAB = $540 shipped This lacks a built in HD tuner but that doesn't matter if you have cable, satellite or use it as a PC monitor.

11-5-2006, 6:15 PM	#2
korsjs Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 23	http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=53518

11-6-2006, 6:37 PM	#4
jman425 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	anyone with sound issues with Syntax/Olevia TVs ?

11-9-2006, 1:39 PM	#6
demonR6 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	I can offer some insight on this one.. my in-law purchased this same tv a little over a year ago and paid considerably more, around $1100 with shipping etc. The remote is nothing to write home about but it is not really an issue when you have an all-in-one remote or you program it to function off your dvr or cable remote. The sound is really lacking, there are times we turned the volume up full and still can't hear it well. I would definitely suggest that you get a component surround system to get past that. I also noticed that if you change stations, the volume automatically lowers itself. It may be something in the setup that lowers it thinking it is way too loud but when you have to have it at 95% to hear it anything above a whisper, your left without a choice. The color is not too bad, like most LCDs the black isn't jet black. We have used it on occasions where he hosts a LAN night and he plugs it right up to his computer, it is amazing. I almost bought one when they dropped to $700 but this is too good a deal to pass up. You get what you pay for, this is one of the best bang for the buck LCDs I have seen out there.

11-9-2006, 2:10 PM	#8
demonR6 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	That is a great deal.. I have not personally seen a Westinghouse unit to see what the picture quality is like. I guess it is time for a tip to Best Buy huh?

11-9-2006, 2:21 PM	#9
T0mmy Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 304	I've owned a Westinghouse 32" LCD for about 1.5 years now (paid $899 at the time which was a great deal). It has great picture quality, great viewing angles, and good blacks. I haven't looked into the new one, but I can only assume it's better. I also have not had a single issue with my 32" Westy. I'd highly reccomend them, and I'm strongly considering dropping $480 for the BF on at BB for the bedroom. If I don't get that, I'll get the 22" LCD monitor for $200 for the bedroom, but the 32" is just so much bigger, and such a great deal.

11-10-2006, 1:39 PM	#11
demonR6 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	So I went to Wal-mart during lunch as the significant other had to get rocks for her fish bowl at work and wandered through the electronics section to see if they had anything of interest.. there is a 42" Ilo (their in house brand I guess?) EDTV for $1039. I haven't heard much about the brand but side by side with a smaller Samsung the picture was on point. I was stunned at how good it looked compared to some of the other brands. I did not see that particular model on the website though, they do list the same brand/size in the HDTV version though.

11-10-2006, 1:54 PM	#12
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	demonR6, I would never buy an EDTV unless it was a super smokin' hot deal, maybe 32" for $399 something like that. If you don't mind a smaller TV here's a great deal on a 37" LCD HDTV w/ HD tuner for $898

11-12-2006, 11:21 PM	#16
songwr Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	looks like target just pulled the online deal it shows 799 reduced to $749 now