Philips 17" LCD Monitor

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Philips 17" LCD Monitor
Manufacturer: Philips
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
This slim, compact 170S6 Series pumps up productivity with great performance and convenience while business-friendly features like SmartManage deliver the best total cost of ownership and lead-free design safeguards our environment.PRODUCT FEATURES: SmartManage provides LAN-based asset management capabilities; Lead-free design safeguards our environment; Power consumption below the industry average; TCO guarantees the highest safety and ergonomics standards; Environmentally responsible Energy Star partner; Kensington anti-theft lock secures monitor against theft; 12-ms response time for superior display of moving images; SXGA 1280 x 1024 resolution for sharper display; sRGB ensures color matching between display and printouts; Embedded power supply eliminates external power adaptors; Easy, user-friendly plug-and-play installation; FlexiHolder holds notes, cards or photos on top of a monitor.

Average customer rating:

Satisfied Customer
It's ok if you want a simple 15" tv with a few extra inputs
Hmmm, what did I miss?
Television Not Advertised as Refurbished
Perfect little TV for my office

Magnavox 15MF605T 15" LCD Flat Panel TV

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

15" LCD, NTSC tuner, VGA input, 1024x768, 400:1 contrast ratio, 16ms refresh

ASIN: B000AB2ZDE

Product Description

Whether in homes, factories, offices, airports, or on the street, it's hard to imagine a place where Philips is absent. What Philips wants is to make your life and work easier - and more fun! And Philips continuously explores new ways to improve products and to offer innovative products to its consumers. Philips. "Let's Make Things Better".

Amazon.com Product Description

The 15-inch Magnavox 15MF605T HD-ready flat panel LCD TV is a perfect fit for your home's smaller rooms, such as the kitchen or your bedroom. It features a standard, 181-channel NTSC tuner, but is fully capable of high-definition display when connected to an optional HDTV source. This progressive scan display maximizes the picture quality of progressive-scan DVD players, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders. This ultra-slim set measures less than 6.75 inches deep with its included table stand, and it can also be wall mounted with an optional hardware kit.

The 15MF605T features a 4:3 aspect ratio for viewing standard TV in fullscreen format with selectable 16:9 mode. It has a 1024 x 768-pixel resolution for compatibility with 1080i, 720p, and 480p DTV signals. Other features include a 130-degree horizontal viewing angle, fast 16 ms (millisecond) response time, 450 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and 400:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) The 2D comb filter separates chrominance (color) from luminance (brightness) information in the video signal for independent processing to improve picture resolution and minimize distortion. This set also offers the Smart Picture features that automatically adjusts picture settings to optimal levels, 3D motion adaptive de-interlacing, Picture-in-picture and split screen functionality, V-Chip parental controls, and tri-lingual menu displays (English, French, Spanish).

This set has two built-in stereo speakers that produce 3 watts per channel (for 6 watts of total power). It can produce an immersive surround sound field via Dolby virtual surround sound, and the Smart Sound feature keeps volume levels constant while flipping through channels and commercial breaks. It provides the following connections:

Composite AV (RCA) In: 1
S-Video In: 1
Component Video In (Y PB PR): 1
PC VGA In: 1

What's in the Box
LCD TV, remote control (with batteries), stand, power cord, printed operating instructions

Customer Reviews:

Satisfied Customer.......2007-05-14

The Magnavox 15MF605T 15" LCD Flat Panel TV is a joy to watch. The picture quality is detailed and the sound is very clear. The HD quality from this product really shows. So far, I'm am very satisfied with this purchase.

It's ok if you want a simple 15" tv with a few extra inputs.......2007-04-15

The monitor works well, the picture is good, I've had it maybe 6+ months and bought it for the office. I hooked it up to a cable and did a quick scan and it worked.. BUT when i tried to connect it to a HD ant, I found that it wouldn't pick up HD without an external tuner. This is the reason for the 3-Star rating - to me any 'monitor' that requires an external HD tuner, isn't HD. For me this is nothing more than a flat panel monitor with a standard tuner and few extra connections (something you can find at any computer store). I probably should give it a high rating since I haven't had a problem with it along with the fact that it only cost me about $100 (refurbished).

Hmmm, what did I miss?.......2007-01-16

Maybe with time this will work itself out...but right now, I can't seem to get the darn thing to work well. Granted I live in a place where there is no cable; granted the instructions are written so small I can hardly read them. I'm not finding it easy to get this TV to work well! It's difficult to even get the color right when I'm watching a DVD... Oh well, maybe I'll edit this in a few weeks. I'm a little disappointed...

Television Not Advertised as Refurbished.......2007-01-15

I received my Magnavox 15" LCD screen television and gave it as a gift to my spouse for Christmas. I installed two days after Christmas and my spouse noticed a spot on the screen. I called the online store I purchased from through Amazon and they were very pleasent. They would issue an RA for the television to go back. I had already disposed of the packaging and I expressed concern for shipping the item back as I did not have the original shipping container. I asked if they could just send me a new Television, charge my card and I could then send the old TV in the shipping container of the new TV. They would not do this. I am stuck with the old TV and the Pixel dot on the screen due to this fact. As a customer, I am dissatisfied due to the fact the online store would not work with me even though I was willing to charge a second television on my card so I would have the proper shipping container to send the old TV back.

Damon Owens

Perfect little TV for my office.......2007-01-06

I received it as a Christmas gift and I'm thrilled with it. I took it out of the box, hooked it up to basic cable service, programed the remote control using the on-screen guide, and I was watching my favorite cable news shows in less than 20 minutes.

I've had no problems whatsoever with sound or picture. Be realistic in your expectations. If you want a home theater with surround sound and big screen HD-quality, well then, go out and spend $5,000. If what you want is a simple little home office TV to catch the news, weather, sports and maybe a favorite prime-time show while working in your office, this 15" TV is ideal. Don't listen to the whiners.

Magnavox 17MD255V/17 17" Widescreen LCD TV with DVD Player

Average customer rating:

DVD Player
DVD quit after 3 months
Magnavox tv/dvd -
DVD Player Quit
Don't buy this for the DVD player.

Magnavox 17MD255V/17 17" Widescreen LCD TV with DVD Player

Manufacturer: Philips
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Product Features:

17-inch LCD TV/DVD player combo; measures 21.4 x 15.1 x 6.6 inches (WxHxD) with included stand
HD-ready; 16:9 aspect ratio
compatible with DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3 audio, and Kodak Picture CDs
Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 component, 1 VGA
Two stereo speakers, 4 watts apiece (8 watts total)

ASIN: B0009SV246

Amazon.com Product Description

Save space in your entertainment center and enjoy vivid, colorful video with the 17-inch Magnavox 17MD255V widescreen LCD TV, which features an integrated DVD player. It features a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for watching movies in the format they were made to be watched and crisp stereo sound from two built-in 4-watt speakers (for 8 watts of total power). It has a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner and it's capable of displaying high definition TV signals with an optional receiver. You can also use it as a PC display with the VGA input connection.

The DVD player is compatible with DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3 audio, and Kodak Picture CDs. It has a resolution of 1280 by 768 pixels, 500:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and features the following video connections:

Composite AV In (RCA): 1
Composite AV Out (RCA): 1
S-Video In: 1
Component Video In: 1
VGA (D-Sub, 15-pin): 1
Headphone: 1

What's in the Box
LCD TV, stand, remote control, batteries, printed instructions

Product Description

Magnavox 17MD255V 17 inch LCD TV with Built-InDVD PlayerProduct Features- 17-inch LCD TV/DVD player combo; measures 21.4 x 15.1 x 6.6 inches (WxHxD) with included stand HD-ready; 16:9 aspect ratio compatible with DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3 audio, and Kodak Picture CDs Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 component, 1 VGA Two stereo speakers, 4 watts apiece (8 watts total) TechnicalDetails- Model: 17MD255V/17 Item Package Quantity: 1 Display Technology: TFT active matrix Display Size: 17 inches Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9 HDTV Compatible: Y Secondary Audio Program: Y Audio Output Mode: Stereo Speakers Included: 2 speakers DVD Type: DVD player Width: 21.4 inches Depth: 6.6 inches Height: 15.1 inches Weight: 19.2 pounds

Customer Reviews:

DVD Player.......2007-04-29

The DVD player on the model I bought (32 inch) was faulty from the start. Took in the disk my son picked out "special" when we bought the t.v. and will neither play it nor eject it. Customer service gave me the number of an authorized service center 30 minutes from me. It's hard to believe that yesterday I didn't have a television and today I've got one that needs servicing. If you are in the market for expensive hassles (with a bonus of disappointed youngsters), then by all means, rush out and GET THIS T.V.!

DVD quit after 3 months.......2007-03-15

I have the 26" model and I've watched two DVD in the 4 months that I've owned the TV. The DVD player is not working. I bought a refurb and it started acting up right after the warranty ended. The television has a great picture and works fine and has alot of features. Save the money and buy a model without the DVD player. I wish I read these reviews prior to buying it.

Magnavox tv/dvd - .......2007-02-16

Have had the 13" tv/dvd for 2 years. We use it only a few weekends a month, and have had no trouble with it during all this time. 2 weeks ago,however, the dvd player kept ejecting the dvd.Called magnavox customer service,serv reps very hard to understand and they couldn't understand me.20 minutes of repeating info and then the rep said that he had never heard of such a problem, this problem has never come up before in his experience. After reading several reviews on different websites about this model, apparently he was very mistaken. They would not accept tv back even with us paying for servicing.Website customer service "is not working at this time" for 2 weeks now. Will not buy Magnavox product again.Customer service was the worst of it.

DVD Player Quit.......2007-01-11

As with other's reviews, the DVD player quit working after 12 months (just out of warranty). MAGNAVOX has declined servicing or exchanging after warranty expiration eventhough I was expecting to pay for repair/exchange. They have basically abandoned a poor product. Looks like I'll be the one abandoning them in the future.

Don't buy this for the DVD player........2007-01-05

I was interested in this unit because it fit wonderfully in my small urban apartment, but was extremely dismayed when the DVD unit stopped working after three months. Do not buy this TV if you plan on using the DVD. The picture quality, however, is surprisingly good.

Magnavox 20MF605T/17 20" Flat Panel LCD TV with NTSC Tuner

Average customer rating:

Awesome present
Nice TV but expensive to repair
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!
Magnavox service is poor
This thing is great!

Magnavox 20MF605T/17 20" Flat Panel LCD TV with NTSC Tuner

Manufacturer: Philips
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Product Features:

20-inch LCD TV; measures 23.2 x 17.7 x 7.8 inches (WxHxD) with included stand
HD-ready; also display EDTV signals at 480p
2D digital comb filter and 3D motion-adaptive deinterlacing enhance picture sharpness for a crisp, natural look
Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 component, 1 VGA
Two stereo speakers, 3 watts apiece (6 watts total)

ASIN: B0009SV24G

Amazon.com Product Description

Save space in your entertainment center and enjoy vivid, colorful video with the 20-inch Magnavox 20MF605T flat panel LCD TV that can display both EDTV and HDTV. It has a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner and it's capable of displaying high definition TV signals with an optional receiver. This EDTV (Enhanced Definition TV) set is capable of displaying not only television signals in 480p (480-pixel progressive) but also from video sources such as progressive-scan DVD players--which offers a far better resolution and picture than playing a DVD through an interlaced video screen. You can also use it as a PC monitor.

The 2D digital comb filter and 3D motion-adaptive deinterlacing enhance picture sharpness for a crisp, natural look. It has a resolution of 640 by 480 pixels, 500-1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, 4:3 aspect ratio, 16 ms (millisecond) response time, and 140-degree horizontal viewing angle. It features the following video connections:

Composite AV In (RCA): 1
S-Video In: 1
Component Video In: 1
VGA (HD D-Sub, 15-pin): 1
Headphone: 1

What's in the Box
LCD TV, stand, remote control, batteries, printed instructions

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

Awesome present.......2007-05-18

I received this television as a Christmas present last year and have not had a single problem. The picture is crystal clear and all functions work perfectly each and every time I turn it on. The color is a bit bright (however this could be due to my settings) and if you turn the television off with the remote to turn it back on you must also use the remote. (This is a problem for someone who constantly misplaces the remote, such as myself.) Besides those two small problems this product is great and works with ease.

Nice TV but expensive to repair.......2007-02-28

We bought a refurbished model with a 3 month warranty. We kept the TV in a room where it got very little use but we were happy with how it looked and its usability. After 4 months, the volume got stuck on VERY LOUD. Magnavox tech support talked me through but nothing worked. I took it to the service center they recommended. For $85 they soldered some loose connections, gave me a 1-month warranty. I brought it home yesterday and it appears to work now. I will not buy another Magnavox TV or another refurbished product.

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!.......2006-12-26

well i don't know about anyone else, but iv'e never had a second of trouble with mine. works great every time all the time. computer games look awesome, can switch between tv and computer easily or watch tv in the picture in picture while writing a review on the computer like i am now. totally recommend it. can watch movies on dvd player with the tv speakers or watch them on the computer and use the computer speakers. my computer speaker setup is better so i use that. all around versital and well worth it.

Magnavox service is poor.......2006-11-23

I bought a Magnavox HDTV for our home office as a computer screen and tv, but from the 1st month we had the picture going blank with sound. We'd turn it off for a few seconds, then turn it on again and get picture for 10 minutes. I took it to a service center recommended by Magnavox and paid $50 for them to tell me that they could not find a problem. I brought it home and it worked fine for about 6 months, now there is no picture at all, just sound. Magnavox told me to take it to another service center and they were not willing to help me except to direct me to pay someone else to look at it again. I strongly DO NOT RECOMMEND this product because of poor service. Now we have a flat screen radio....Shame on you MAGNAVOX. This deserves no stars.

This thing is great!.......2006-08-25

I purchased this TV on Black Friday in 2005, it was on sale for like $150 at the time at my local target and I was lucky enough to get the very last one the store had!!

This TV is great! The picture is crystal clear and it has all the inputs needed for Hi-Def (I don't use), PC (don't use that jack either) and plain old coax for basic cable (this is my choice!)

The sound on the TV is amazing comapred to my previous 13" tube TV. The entire room is filled and it doesn't sound like the sound is coming from the TV, it sounds like it is coming from the entire side of the room where the TV sits, it really is amazing.

My only complaint, the power button on the TV, you turn it off and you need to turn it back on from the TV, to get the remote to work you must turn it off via remote. Also, the remote itself is cheap, but I didn't buy it for the remote. I bought it for the TV!!

I love it! It was hanging on my wall and it looked great, recently took it down to put it on a bookshelf.

Philips 17PF8946 17" LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV

Average customer rating:

Flat Panel Television
If you're looking for HD gaming...
Philips 17PF8946 17" LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV
Philips 17PF8946 17" LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV
Awesome Picture

Philips 17PF8946 17" LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV

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Product Features:

17-inch HD-ready 16:9 aspect-ratio flat-panel LCD television with 1,280 x 768 resolution; measures 20.4 x 11.9 x 3.1 inches (W x H x D)
3D digital comb filter helps eliminate dot crawl and color bleed; 25 ms response time handles fast-moving action without image blur
Progressive-scan screen for more filmlike images; Dynamic Contrast for deep blacks and pure whites; 400:1 contrast ratio
Component, composite, and S-video inputs and a VGA connector for use as a TV or PC monitor
4-watt-per-channel flat-panel stereo speakers with Virtual Dolby support for simulated surround sound; Smart Listening eliminates volume spikes; built-in FM tuner

ASIN: B0002KQR0U

Amazon.com Product Description

Philips 17PF8946 17-inch HDTV-ready flat-panel LCD TV is more than just great looks. The perfect size for a small space, the 3.1-inch-thick display provides an excellent audio/visual experience with features like Crystal Clear III, Active Control, Virtual Dolby Surround, and unique flat speakers. It even has a built-in FM radio tuner so you can listen to all your favorite radio channels, and up to 40 station presets make sure you tune in fast.

The high-definition (HD tuner not included), 1,280 x 768 WXGA LCD panel uses the latest panel technology, such as Philips' proprietary Crystal Clear package of innovations featuring a 3D digital comb filter (eliminates dot crawl and color bleeding, enhancing fine detail, cleaning up image outlines, and removing most extraneous colors), Dynamic Contrast for deep blacks and pure whites, and green and blue color enhancement. The high 400:1 contrast ratio gives you better subtle color details and the ability to see the picture in bright light conditions, and the 25-millisecond response time means it's capable of handling fast-moving action without image blur or lag.

Active Control delivers the best picture setting, any time, from any source. The incoming signal is automatically analyzed and key picture settings, like sharpness, color, and contrast, are adjusted. The 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio is the best for viewing HDTV and DVDs so you can have a more realistic cinema experience, but the TV has zoom modes for viewing 4:3 analog broadcast TV and pan-and-scan-formatted video.

Built-in flat speakers (4 watts per channel) sit on either side of the active-matrix TFT LCD, giving you full stereo sound without needing to connect to an external speaker system. Virtual Dolby Surround sound support simulates cinema surround sound effects without the need for rear speakers. Philips' Smart Listening auto volume leveling eliminates drastic volume spikes while changing channels or when channels go to a commercial break.

Other features include fantastic 176-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, 100 preset channels, Autostore for easy tuning, Auto Picture (five modes give you picture settings for different types of programming), Auto Sound (four modes to tailor the TV sound to enhance what you're watching), multilanguage onscreen display, sleep timer, integrated NTSC tuner and RF jack for terrestrial reception, ergonomic remote control, and an antireflective screen.

Want to do more than just watch TV? The 17PF8946 has an FM antenna connector for getting better reception, a rear composite input, and a component input that helps minimize digital and line-scan artifacts during DVD playback. And, because the TV is progressive scan, it can take advantage of the more filmlike images produced by progressive-scan DVD players. It has a VGA input too, which receives the signal from your PC so you can use it as a TV and a PC monitor. A set of side jacks has a composite A/V input with S-video, a mini headphone jack, and an audio in for using the TV's speakers with your PC.

What's in the Box
17-inch HD-ready LCD TV, stand, remote control, 2 AA batteries, user's manual.

Product Description

Here is an elegant looking LCD TV that also provides a great audio visual experience with a wide screen high definition panel, Virtual Dolby Surround and unique slim speakers.

Customer Reviews:

Flat Panel Television.......2007-01-10

I purchased this television to put in a cabinet in the kitchen of my home. I am very pleased with the color, sound and quality of the unit. I have it mounted on a roll out shelf and I purchased a mount so the television can be folded up for storage. The only small problem is that the controls are on the top of the set and I sometimes activate them when I am trying to put the television away.

If you're looking for HD gaming..........2006-06-19

...you almost certainly would do better with the Viewsonic 20.1" widescreen LCD, model VX2025WM.

I purchased the Philips 17" LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV for two reasons: to connect it to my XBOX 360 for High Definition gaming, and because the price was right. I had to return it to Amazon (which is prefectly courteous and professional with such matters) twice: the first set had a nonfunctioning headphone jack (no sound through headphones or any speaker I attached to it), and the replacement set would not display the HD output from my console. I have read of faulty HDAV cables being shipped with XBOX 360 consoles, so I wanted to make sure: I tested three separate consoles, and 3 separate HDAV cables. I tested all the available settings through the console's dashboard. The picture was the same: a screenful of distortion (the sound was fine).

The sound on this TV impressed me. It is not as good as you can get with even a $50 set of desktop speakers, but it is deep enough and loud enough that you wouldn't necessarily need any addition to enjoy what you're watching - something that surprised me, considering what we're told to expect from flat panel TVs.

For regular television, the picture quality is only moderately good. I appreciated the range of adjustable settings, and although the picture is generally very sharp, the colors generally didn't seem very well defined or realistic. The same held true for gaming through the AV components. Watching DVDs was definitely the best aspect of my experience with this product (both iterations thereof). Had I not purchased it primarily as a monitor for my XBOX 360, I may even have been tempted to keep it and be spared the nuisance of returns.

I intended not to star this review, because my encounter with the above two defects in this product was probably singular (although they occured on two different units). I have always had a mixed impression of American-market Philips products, and this unit will just be logged away with the others. The stars are there because the website forces it.

Enter the Viewsonic 20" widescreen LCD, model VX2025WM. You can attain HD-pedigree resolutions on an LCD monitor. The XBOX 360 dashboard automatically adjusts its display options to accomodate your screen. You would have to acquire the HDVGA cable - go with Monster; the Microsoft cable results in the oft-cited "washed out effect". Connect a pleasing $50 set of speakers (Creative Labs makes those), and enjoy your HD games in widescreen - your 4:3 games and DVD programs are accomodated as well. The picture is excellent, and it is Big! If you are primarily interested in HD gaming, and DVD viewing through your console or computer, and perhaps replacing your existing monitor while you're at it - and your immediate plans do not include installing HD Television in your home - the Viewsonic 20" Widescreen LCD, model VX2025WM is what you should get, and Amazon has it.

Philips 17PF8946 17" LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV.......2005-09-06

You can't beat the low price on this 17" LCD TV. The picture quality with HDTV or DVD-Progessive Scan sources is excellent. Built-in stereo speakers and FM tuner are handy features, but sound quality is mediocre, so recommend using with home theater audio system for your audio. Generous variety of video inputs. However, only one handles true high definition sources, a standard 15-pin VGA input which accepts either (1) the in-the-box included cable which has the VGA connector on one end and the three component video jacks (standard color-coded RCA type) at the other end, or (2) a cable with VGA connectors at both ends (not included) for hookup to a PC. For more than one high-definition source you'll need a switchbox (I bought one from an electronics store to connect my satellite HDTV and DVD-Proscan player), or a VGA splitter (for two PC's). All in all a great bargain.

Philips 17PF8946 17" LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV.......2005-08-18

I'm the type of person who is usually comfortable with electronic equipment that is on the verge of obsolescence. That being said, I'm pleased with the Philips Flat Panel HDTV I purchased with the intent of using it as a computer monitor/TV to sit on a fragile desk in my bedroom. I have watched a total of three movies on it. The sound and picture quality were impressive especially considering I haven't made any adjustments to the factory settings. In fact, I've only had to make a few decisions after being prompted by menus that automatically appear on the screen. The Philips is definitely user friendly.

There are only a few drawbacks to the set which I hate to mention because I'm using it primarily as a monitor when it was really intended to be used as a TV. The screen is prone to etching when images, such as the Menu bar on a desktop, remain static for long periods of time. The speakers also don't work with the computer. Maybe they do with a PC but I had to have a VGA to DVI adapter cable to connect the Mac Mini to the Philips Flat Panel TV.

I still give the Philips 17PF8964 17" model five stars because I was able to connect a progressive scan DVD player to it without reading the instructions. The VGA to DVI adapter cable was also inexpensive and easy to find. And the instruction sheet allowed me to focus on only those few diagrams that pertained to my particular compatibility issue. The set is also very light compared to CRT monitors and TVs with 17" screens. Plus, the sound and picture quality easily surpass that of the "nice" TV bought for the living room years ago. As for the quality of the HDTV component, it'll be at least 5 years before I decide to use the feature...

Awesome Picture.......2004-12-27

Got the Phillips 17inch HDTV LCD after buying a Sony 42 inch rear projection HDTV. Got the Phillips for my office so I could take advantage of HD up there as well. Ordered 2 Comcast DVRs as well, the Motorola 6412 dual tuner. I am in heaven.

The biggest plus for the Phillips is its picture quality. It is great on the digital channels and awesome on the HD ones. The analog channels are just OK as is the case with any high quality high definition TV.

One cautionary is that the HD component hookup uses the same input as the VGA monitor. A funky kind of cable is included with a VGA like plug on one end and a 3 cable component collection on the other. So if you plan to use HD and VGA without a manual cable switch forget it. You can do a VGA and plain digital, but this is an HD ready TV. I did not buy the TV as an extra monitor so I don't care, but thought I'd throw this in for those that are.

The speakers are what you might imagine for an integrated unit...i.e. OK. I have a small set of Cambridge Soundworks speakers (2 satellite speakers and a subwoofer) that plug into a headphone jack. Its not theater sound, but its way better than my 13 inch Sony or my PC for that matter. I believe this is the result of the Dolby virtual surround sound. Probably the best sound you can get without a true surround sound theater system.

I have a Sony progressive scan DVD player hooked up to the component inputs and the picture is just great. Its not as good as my HD progressive scan DVD player with DVI connection hooked up to the 42 incher downstairs, but pretty darned good. I got the digitally remasterd Star Wars trilogy and thoroughly enjoyed watching it on this TV...sound was pretty awesome as well. For me the only improvement might be a DVI interface.

In summary, this is the perfect TV for an office/small room. If you want HD in a small space...this is it.

Factory-Reconditioned Philips/Magnavox 32MF605W/17 32" LCD Wide Screen HDTV ready w/ATSC

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Reconditioned TV

Factory-Reconditioned Philips/Magnavox 32MF605W/17 32" LCD Wide Screen HDTV ready w/ATSC

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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This item is remanufactured by the manufacturer. Item carries a 90 day field service warranty.

ASIN: B000FVUEMI

Amazon.com Product Description

Save space in your entertainment center and enjoy vivid, colorful video with the factory-reconditioned, 32-inch Magnavox 32MF605W LCD TV, featuring a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for watching movies in the format they were made to be watched. It has a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner and it's capable of displaying high definition TV signals with an optional receiver. DVI and HD component jacks make it simple to get the most out of your entire home theater system. You can also use it as a PC monitor.

The Smart Picture feature tailors picture settings (color, tint, contrast, etc.) to different types of programs with the touch of a button, while the Smart Sound feature deeps loud commercials in check. The volume level adjusts automatically when there's a significant increase in sound. The 3D digital comb filter and 3D motion-adaptive deinterlacing enhance picture sharpness for a crisp, natural look. It has a resolution of 1366 by 720 pixels, 500-1 contrast ratio, 550 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, 16 ms (millisecond) response time, and 170-degree viewing angle. It features the following video connections:

Composite AV In (RCA): 2
S-Video In: 2
Component Video In: 2
DVI In: 1
VGA (HD D-Sub, 15-pin): 1
Headphone: 1

What's in the Box
Factory-reconditioned LCD TV, stand, remote control, batteries, printed instructions

Customer Reviews:

Reconditioned TV.......2006-07-11

Color is a little off. TV makes popping noises even when unplugged while cooling down.

Magnavox 26MF605W/17 26" Flat-Panel HD-Ready LCD TV

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I will not buy a CRT again.

Magnavox 26MF605W/17 26" Flat-Panel HD-Ready LCD TV

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Monster/ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD

Product Features:

26-inch widescreen LCD TV; measures 32.3 x 18.9 x 8.4 inches (WxHxD) with included stand
DVI and HD component jacks make it simple to connect to HDTV receiver
3D digital comb filter and 3D motion-adaptive deinterlacing enhance picture sharpness for a crisp, natural look
Inputs: 2 composite, 2 S-Video, 2 component, 1 DVI, 1 VGA
Two stereo speakers, 5 watts apiece (10 watts total)

ASIN: B0009SV24Q

Amazon.com Product Description

Save space in your entertainment center and enjoy vivid, colorful video with the 26-inch Magnavox 26MF605W LCD TV, featuring a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for watching movies in the format they were made to be watched. It has a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner and it's capable of displaying high definition TV signals with an optional receiver. DVI and HD component jacks make it simple to get the most out of your entire home theater system. You can also use it as a PC monitor.

The Smart Picture feature tailors picture settings (color, tint, contrast, etc.) to different types of programs with the touch of a button, while the Smart Sound feature deeps loud commercials in check. The volume level adjusts automatically when there's a significant increase in sound. The 3D digital comb filter and 3D motion-adaptive deinterlacing enhance picture sharpness for a crisp, natural look. It has a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, 600-1 contrast ratio, 550 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, 16 ms (millisecond) response time, and 170-degree viewing angle. It features the following video connections:

Composite AV In (RCA): 2
S-Video In: 2
Component Video In: 2
DVI In: 1
VGA (HD D-Sub, 15-pin): 1
Headphone: 1

What's in the Box
LCD TV, stand, remote control, batteries, printed instructions

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

I will not buy a CRT again........2006-04-06

I bought this for my xbox 360 and I love it.
The only two problems I have with it is the cheap remote you get, you might as well throw it away.
The second problem is the response time of 16 ms. In high action fast paced games you may notice a slight blurr, but you really have to be looking for it. Right now I have this set up as my PC monitor and for my Xbox 360 and I love it. The picture is really clear, and the HD is unbelievable. I also paid $200 more than what Amazon.com charges so pick it up it is well worth the $729.

Remanufactured Magnavox 17MD255V/17 17" Widescreen LCD TV with DVD Player

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Remanufactured Magnavox 17MD255V/17 17" Widescreen LCD TV with DVD Player

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty
17-inch LCD TV/DVD player combo; measures 21.4 x 15.1 x 6.6 inches (WxHxD) with included stand
HD-ready; 16:9 aspect ratio
Compatible with DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3 audio, and Kodak Picture CDs
Two stereo speakers, 4 watts apiece (8 watts total); Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 component, 1 VGA

ASIN: B000ANNNEM

Product Description

Amazon.com Reviews

Composite AV In (RCA): 1
Composite AV Out (RCA): 1
S-Video In: 1
Component Video In: 1
VGA (D-Sub, 15-pin): 1
Headphone: 1

What's in the Box
LCD TV, stand, remote control, batteries, printed instructions

Amazon.com Product Description

Composite AV In (RCA): 1
Composite AV Out (RCA): 1
S-Video In: 1
Component Video In: 1
VGA (D-Sub, 15-pin): 1
Headphone: 1

What's in the Box
LCD TV, stand, remote control, batteries, printed instructions

Philips 170S6FS/05,17", Silver, 12ms, 500:1 contrast ratio, Analogue, 3 Yrs onsite, Internal power supply

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Philips 170S6FS/05,17", Silver, 12ms, 500:1 contrast ratio, Analogue, 3 Yrs onsite, Internal power supply

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

This slim, compact 170S6FS pumps up productivity with great performance and convenience while business-friendly features like SmartManage deliver the best total cost of ownership and lead-free design safeguards the environment.

CTX M730V 17" LCD Monitor with CMOS Video Camera (Silver)

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CTX M730V 17" LCD Monitor with CMOS Video Camera (Silver)

Manufacturer: C Technologies
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Fellowes 5-Position Monitor Riser
3M Screen Cleaner Kit for Monitors/Screen Filters/Privacy Filters
Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

Product Features:

Sharp 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, fine 0.294 mm dot pitch
Analog and digital DVI-D inputs
Built-in 1/4-inch color VGA CMOS camera and microphone
2 integrated 3-watt speakers with surround sound
400 nits of brightness, 500:1 contrast ratio, 16 ms response time

ASIN: B0000D8IXD

Product Description

Forget trailing wires and expensive separate units, the M730V provides everything you need from your modern display in one convenient, easy-to-use box. With connections for a PC or Mac, DVD player, games console, cable, satellite or terrestrial receivers, camcorder or even a VCR, the multi-purpose M730V fulfills all your computing and multimedia needs in one package. Use the in-built web cam for video net meetings or to record picture and sound files. Experience SRS surround sound through the dual, stereo speakers. And sit back and enjoy the sharpest, brightest, most colorful picture around on the cutting edge M730V screen.

Average customer rating:

Philips 17" LCD Monitor

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

SXGA 1280 x 1024 resolution delivers a sharp picture
12 ms response time for superior display of moving images
sRGB ensures color matching between display and printouts
Embedded power supply eliminates the need for external power adaptors
Easy, user friendly plug-and-play installation

ASIN: B000979208

Product Description

This slim, compact 170S6 Series pumps up productivity with great performance and convenience while business-friendly features like SmartManage deliver the best total cost of ownership and lead-free design safeguards our environment.PRODUCT FEATURES: SmartManage provides LAN-based asset management capabilities; Lead-free design safeguards our environment; Power consumption below the industry average; TCO guarantees the highest safety and ergonomics standards; Environmentally responsible Energy Star partner; Kensington anti-theft lock secures monitor against theft; 12-ms response time for superior display of moving images; SXGA 1280 x 1024 resolution for sharper display; sRGB ensures color matching between display and printouts; Embedded power supply eliminates external power adaptors; Easy, user-friendly plug-and-play installation; FlexiHolder holds notes, cards or photos on top of a monitor.

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