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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32147 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: 58PZ750U
• Dimensions: 36.10″ h x 57.30″ w x 5.70″ l, 165.00 pounds
• Display size: 58

Features

• 1080p HD Plasma Panel (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• 4,096 Shades of Gradation
• Up to 68.7 Billion Displayable Colors
• Max. 5,000 : 1 Contrast Ratio
• EZ Sync HDAVI Control for Streamlined AV Set-Up and Operation

Customer Reviews

Stunning Display
I sold my 5 year old Pioneer Elite 50″ Plasma to my Son, and bought this Plasma for $2100 from Wearedeals. It was sold as remanufactured (which for me is a plus). The display is absolutely top notch, especially after some fine tuning thanks to [...]. Here is the link: [..]
As far as anyone commenting on the speakers on this unit, what’s up with that? If you shell out thousands for a display, I assume you also have a 5.1 or 7.1 surround receiver. I mean why even bother getting this display if you don’t. Go ahead and pony up the extra cash and create a real home theater. If you do it right, it will absolutely blow away any theater you go to.
Anyone who already has this display, go ahead and try the adjustments from [...]. The display truly comes to life, and is not over saturated or blown out.
Both this display and wearedeals are highly recommended.

Maybe and Mybe Not
When installed and connected to a DirecTV Receiver (HR-20 700 HD-DVR): The top showed a jagged white line when set to the “Aspect” called “Full” - The ONLY ASPECT choice to look at the picture witout distortion. Changed from HDMI to Component with no results. Finally changed the DirecTV receiver with the identical HR-20 from another room. It worked — FOR A WHILE, Then the white staggared white line at the toP re-appeared. The next morning,TODAY, I turned THE TV on and the jagged white line is gone - so far. It has worked for 8 hours without the white line at the top. I don’t know what to make of this but I have a 30 days reurn policy from Ultimate Electronics in Denver. They have been cooperativE - so far. Anyone have any comments?

Man, what a set !!
I’ve had the 58″ set up and running for a couple of weeks and could not be any happier. All the good things you’ve read about it are true. It’s big, it’s heavy, and it is the best plasma on the market.

I had a hard choice between this plasma TV and the XBR5 Sony LCD. Either would have been great. I’m glad I went with the larger plasma, no regrets. I watch a lot of sports and movies, and this one is the best.

One of the main reasons I choose this Panasonic over other TV’s, is a feature that the manufacturers don’t also talk about, but I feel is extremely important. That is the ‘finish’ on the TV’s screen, gloss or matte. The gloss finish on most plasmas is real bad, and you can be distracted by objects relected on the screen. The matte finish on most LCD’s is great. This Panasonic is somewhere in the middle, and very acceptable.I understand that the 2008 model of their 58″ plasma is even more matte. I would not have waited any longer when I bought this TH-58PZ50U model, it is fantastic. Buy one or two!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3915 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sony
• Model: KDL-37L4000
• Released on: 2008-04-28
• Dimensions: 4.40″ h x 36.80″ w x 24.40″ l, 40.20 pounds
• Display size: 37

Features

• 16:9 HD 720p Resolution 720p (1366×768p) LCD Panel
• HDMI x2, HD Component x2
• PC Input
• VESA hole spacing compatible
• ATSC /NTSC tuner with QAM

Customer Reviews

Let the Shows Begin!
Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-37L4000 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
We are very happy with this new Sony HDTV.

Sony Bravia 37 inch HDTV
We are very happy with our new Sony Bravia 37 inch HDTV! We had been concerned about setting it up correctly, but Amazon delivered it in a timely manner and set it up for us which was a great relief! The picture and sound are excellent! We couldn’t be happier!

This TV is Awsome
This is our 2ND lcd tv. The 1st one we had lasted one week and took it back because of poor sound. It was a Magnavox LCD HD TV. This Sony Bravia 37 inch LCD HD TV is worth all the money I spent. Like most people we had looked at many LCD HD TVS and we should have purchased this Sony right away. Thank you Sony for a great product.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14712 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sony
• Model: KDL32XBR4
• Dimensions: 22.80″ h x 31.10″ w x 8.50″ l, 37.50 pounds
• Display size: 32

Features

• 10-bit 16:9 HD Resoluton Panel (1366×768)
• Motionflow¿ with 120 Hz High Frame Rate Technology
• BRAVIA Engine¿ EX & Live Color Creation¿ feature
• DMex compatibility
• Full HD 1080p Inputs - HDMI¿(x3), YPbPr(x2), PC Input

Amazon.com Product Description
The Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-32XBR4 32-inch 720 LCD Flat Panel HDTV continues Sony’s tradition of making outstanding televisions. The display features a 32-inch screen that is perfect for a smaller room. Sony does not hold back with any technologies, and the XBR series is its flagship line–so with the XBR, you know you’ll get the best quality home theater experience available.

The KDL-32XBR4 has vibrant colors and a 178-degree viewing angle. View larger. View product demo (requires Flash).

The XBR series delivers beautful visuals while incorporating all of Sony’s latest technologies. View more details.

Top-Notch Video Performance
The XBR KDL-32XBR4 is a 720p television with a display resolution of 1366 x 768 resolution for a sharp HD picture. The KDL-32XBR4 uses the HDMI connection, which houses both audio and video signals in one connector and has the bandwidth to support the data necessary for the high resolution. Sony’s Bravia Engine Video Processing System converts all video signals to 720p, so you can watch all your old DVDs on this glorious display.

Sony complements the high resolution with the latest technology in color reproduction. The KDL-32XBR is a 10-bit display with 10-bit processing. Most panels are only 8-bit. The added bit depth here means a larger color palette for more faithful color reproduction and smoother transitions from one color to the next. Additionally, the display features a special WCG-CCFL backlight that, combined with Sony’s Live Color Creation system, achieves more natural and vibrant color.

The KDL-32XBR4 features Sony’s Motionflow technology, which automatically adjusts for and applies the proper processing for optimal motion reproduction depending on the video input. This includes support for 24 frames per second (24p) video, which displays video content at the 24-frames-per-second rate at which it was originally filmed or recorded. With 24p, you get the most faithful possible reproduction of the original.

A Wide Variety of Inputs
This Sony television’s wide variety of inputs ensures compatibility with your other home theater components. There are three HDMI connections for Blu-Ray, HD DVD, and other technologies requiring the high bandwidth, and two component video inputs, three composite video inputs, one S-Video input, one PC Audio and Video input, two RF connection inputs, and five analog audio inputs. Even with a collection of legacy components, you shouldn’t have a problem connecting to the KDL-32XBR4.

Stunning Looks
The KDL-32XBR4 not only displays stunning video but is itself a head-turner. It features Sony’s unique floating glass frame along with a black bezel that can be interchanged with optional color bezels to match the display to your decor.

Outstanding Ergonomics and Simplicity of Control
Sony’s Xross Media Bar interface is an award-winning, intuitive on-screen display that makes setup a breeze, with menus and controls logically laid out for quick access. The KDL-32XBR4 also features Theatre Sync technology, based on the HDMI-CEC standard, which means you can easily connect to and control compatible devices. For example, when the KDL-32XBR4 is connected to a compatible DVD player, you can turn on both the DVD player and the television and start playing a DVD with a single push of a button on the remote. When you’re done, another push of a button powers everything down. With Theatre Sync, you can spend time enjoying the movie rather than waste time setting everything up.

Cutting Edge Sound
Using a set of Sony algorithms, the KDL-32XBR4 is capable of generating realistic surround sound from just the two speakers in the TV. With Sony’s S-Force Front Surround technology, you can have surround sound no matter the shape or size of your room.

The KDL-32XBR4 is backed by a 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor.

Full HD Quality HDTV provides up to six times the visual detail of the Standard Definition television. You need an HDTV set, HD sound and a source of HD content to make sure you’re really getting HD.

One-step Simplicity It’s easy to setup your HDTV system. A single HDMI cable carries both audio and video signals, while it also banishes confusing setup and cord tangles.

You’re Surrounded HD broadcasting can include up to 7.1 channels of surround sound. A Sony HD Audio system lets you experience every whisper.

Ready for Primetime You’ve got the set, now get the shows. HD sports, comedies, dramas, movies and more are available on Broadcast, Cable and Satellite TV.

What’s in the Box
KDL-32XBR4 32-inch LCD flat panel HDTV, remote control, 2 AA batteries, AC power cord, operating instructions, online registration card, quick setup guide, warranty card, table top stand, and support strap.

Customer Reviews

Big disappointment!
we bought this TV last October and we were thrilled with it…until this October, when a year and a day after we bought it, it broke. SONY was completely unhelpful and is even trying to stick us with an additional bill for a service visit to tell us it was not repairable. I have never written a review before, but wanted others to be aware!

Where has Sony’s build quality done?”
I did my homework. Read everything I could get my hands, polled friends and my IT folks before deciding on this model. It wasn’t too hard, I am (was) a HUGE fan of Sony products. I purchased this TV at Best Buy as I got a good deal because of their spring close-outs. First one had a red vertical line of pixels out of the box , back it goes. Only TV left was a floor model. It worked great for about 5 months. Then a rainbow of veritcal lines on a white background, the picture was reduced to a 3″ vertical band on the left of the screen, back it goes. Now I’m waiting on the Service Center to see if it is repairable. Frankly, I hope it can not be fixed. Time to try my 2nd choice, SAMSUNG.