Syntax Olevia LT32HVM 32-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
Amazing picture!  Lots of inputs to choose from. (NO HDMI)
I can't believe how amazing the picture is!  I have NOT noticed any ghosting, lag or pixilation with this TV.  The screen is bright (adjustable) and crisp.<br /><br />The setup: I am running Monster Cable component cables from my (non-HD) DVD player and everything is plugged into a Monster Cable PowerCenter HTS 2000 MKII (even the cable signal from the street.)<br /><br />The menu gives you plenty of options to fine tune your TV, so if the picture is only so-so out of the box (like mine) then just take the time to go through the menu and adjust to your liking.  Grab a DVD that doesn't have tons of action and will give you long scenes (I had to put in Field of Dreams to get the greens and blues just right).  Check out Monster Cable's HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD for a walk-thru calibration anyone can do.<br /><br />When watching TV, or anything else in 4:3, the screen will be blank (black) on either side of the image.  It's definitely NOT grey as someone said on a review posted elsewhere.<br /><br />I noticed that I can have all of the lights in the room on and I can still see the image as bright as if I didn't have any lights on.  I couldn't do that with my CRT television.  Plus, the Olevia's screen is truly NON-glare.<br /><br />I've hooked up my laptop to it via the VGA cable provided with the TV, and the image (after some adjustments on the laptop) was excellent and could be used for a meeting or presentation.  S-Video from the laptop was horrible.  DVI would be best, but I don't have DVI on the laptop to test.<br /><br />The remote is as barebones as it gets, but then again, you are building a home theater, so why not get a nice universal remote?<br /><br />The stand/feet make it very stable when not mounted to a wall.  Four textured rubber pads (the size of quarters) are on the bottom to keep it from sliding.  Mine sort of 'sticks' to the surface on my entertainment center.<br /><br />The speakers are WORTHLESS.  Maybe it's because I am so used to having surround sound, but they don't seem to worth listening to.  If you don't have an 'ear' for sound quality they will be fine for you.  If you DO have an 'ear', they will sound flat and powerless.  No bass/lows.<br /><br />There are two plastic wire 'clips' on the back of the unit.  You can run most of your wires through them to keep them managable, but if you are using all of the inputs you will find that you pretty much max them out.  Useful for the average Joe consumer.<br /><br />If you are purchasing this TV I highly recommend you pick up some high quality audio/video cables.  This will give you a clear picture and sound.<br /><br />I HIGHLY recommend this TV!'t have an 'ear' for sound quality they will be fine for you.  If you DO have an 'ear', they will sound flat and powerless.  No bass/lows.    There are two plastic wire 'clips' on the back of the unit.  You can run most of your wires through them to keep them managable, but if you are using all of the inputs you will find that you pretty much max them out.  Useful for the average Joe consumer.    If you are purchasing this TV I highly recommend you pick up some high quality audio/video cables.  This will give you a clear picture and sound.      I HIGHLY recommend this TV!