Zenith C32V37 32-Inch HDTV Integrated TV
Our first HDTV - and we like it!
I had been shopping for a new TV to replace our 10-year-old 27\\", and wanted to go with flat-screen, direct view, 16:9 switchable capability.  HDTV is available by broadcast in our medium-market area on two stations so far; digital on 4 others.  Of several 32-36\\" sets we looked at, the Zenith C32V37 was the only one found under $1000 with the HD receiver built in.  No $400 add-on receiver needed!<BR>     After 2 weeks with it, we are very happy with the choice.  We receive the HD signal with a small, amplified disc antenna (the stations are either already in the UHF band, or were translated to UHF), and the HD picture (broadcast at 720p by CBS and 1080i, I believe, by ABC) is all it's promoted to be.  The TV is now integrated with an inexpensive, progressive-scan DVD player, and with a regular 2-channel sound system.  They play together very well.  DVDs have a great look in all aspect ratios, and the details are amazing - very crisp.  Zenith touts the feature that the black borders above and below a 16:9 picture don't have any scan lines wasted on them, and that is not an insignificant thing: the full vertical resolution is packed into the viewing area.  <BR>     The picture quality from DirecTV (not digital) is excellent - 'way better than any analog picture I've ever seen.  The NFL playoff games on CBS last weekend convinced me that HD will be the real deal, as soon as the broadcasters can concentrate on the wide ratio without the need to compromise on picture composition for analog sets. And your camcorder and digital camera's pictures have never looked better.<BR>     The TV was easy to set up, its weight notwithstanding.  Lots of wires (we're using S-video cable for all those peripherals); but the access points, including full AV ports under the front panel cover, are well labeled.  The user has complete control of all set functions, including automatic and manual screen aspect ratio control, full audio options, inputs, channel scanning, surfing -- on and on.  The remote is above the capacity of my wife, but she's catching on.  So many features are available by remote, that it's a bit overwhelming.<BR>     Any downgrades I would give are only small observations: (1) the need to rather slowly scroll through all the input options when switching between over-the-air digital and HD channels and the DirecTV input; (2) the complexity of the remote -- some learning curve is necessary, though; and (3) small variation in picture settings among the various inputs.<BR>     Overall, a very good choice for value, picture quality, and functionality.  A satisfying upgrade, and that's exactly what I set out for in the first place.