Syntax Olevia LT32HVM 32-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
Great TV for the price, but buyer beware
First let me say that this LCD TV was bought strictly as a result of a limited Thanksgiving Day sale - $300.00 off if bought 'now'. I still haven't found one less expensive, though prices are getting lower and lower. As it turns out, the TV is great, we love the picture, sound quality acceptable and they have this great 'in-house' service warranty, where a technician is dispatched to your house when deemed necessary. This TV is used in the bedroom, so surround sound and viewing angle were not a consideration. A pivoting TV bracket was used in order to hang it higher than eye level and watch from the bed. <br /> <br />I have 2 concerns. The first is that the documentation on their web site does not match the specifications printed in the manual. As I mentioned, this was an impulse purchase, but I did try to do some on-line product comparisons. Imagine my surprise and dismay when the manual specs were 25% lower than the web's specs! I called Syntax and was told that the higher levels as specified in the web and advertisements were correct, but how do I know, how do I measure the difference? <br /> <br />The second concern is calling the company for support. It took 2 days to get through to a 'live' person and get my questions answered! Their automated answering system keeps you on hold for minutes, only to come back with an automated message that they're not available! They didn't even change their message greeting to let you know their office was closed for the day. I hope this isn't a problem when I call for some real product support. <br /> <br />Finally, if you're considering this model, spend a few extra dollars and purchase their LT32HVE model, same everything but better spces (at least from what's disclosed on their web site). <br /> <br />