Syntax-Brillian intros new 1080p Olevia LCD HDTVs
[Thanks, Dave]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rick @ Oct 15th 2007 1:45PM
I purchased an Olevia 42" 1080p a year ago and don't have a single complaint. Especially when comparing the price against the Sony or JVC I was going to buy. Definitely will keep these models in mind when my old (10 year) 53" Mitsubishi needs a replacement!!!
Larry @ Oct 15th 2007 11:55AM
I wonder how Olevias do when compared against Vizios. I personally think the Syntax-Brillan brand is fairly strong but shouldn't charge that much of a premium. I like the term Sonineerisonic (check the Engadged general post, not the EHD one). I think we should get a patent for that.
Aaron Smith @ Oct 15th 2007 1:04PM
The Realta chip alone could easily be the price difference between these sets and the Vizios. That's the processor/scaler in high-end stuff like Denon's $1500 3930CI DVD player. Makes Standard-def tv look pretty dang good and regular dvd's look amazing. High-def tv and blu-ray look pretty awesome as well with this chip. Now the other parts which make the picture look good (color accuracy, black level) I don't know how good that is, but you can know that you're getting a tv with top-notch video processing and won't need to get a high-end blu-ray/hd-dvd player just for the better processing. Makes the need for external video processors worthless unless you want advanced features.
Jeff ATC @ Oct 15th 2007 3:35PM
Can someone recommend the best 52" LCD/Plasma TV for the price? I'd really not like to spend more than $3000 and would feel more comfortable at around $2500. I like Blu-Ray movies and HD content on D* but I don't get too worked up about MPEG-2 or 4, 1080i or p. I just want a good picture quality that has good black levels and doesn't pixalate during fast motion.
why not the LS2/LS7? @ Oct 15th 2007 4:47PM
Is this 65" a joke? I can get a Sharp for this, and the Sharp is a brand with a reputation for more quality (esp. at the 65" level), plus I get more inputs.
I think Syntax overestimates people's willingness to take a flyer on a new brand at the $7K level.
kamm @ Oct 17th 2007 12:15AM
Olevia's current high-end 74x-line is far better than *ANY* Sharp - or any other brand, for that matter, because NO OTHER COMPANY USES SIMILAR OR EVEN COMPARABLE VIDEO PROCESSOR.
Aaron Smith @ Oct 16th 2007 10:30AM
Jeff: check out the Pioneer PDP-5080HD http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-PDP-5080HD-720p-Plasma-HDTV/dp/B000RPCHSG Best black levels available right now.
These new Olevia LCD's are just as good as any Sharp or Sony. They are highly reviewed and if the guts are as good or better than a Sharp/Sony then it doesn't matter what name is on the bezel. Look back at my previous post, if the processor is any indication this tv is top notch.
maurice gaudet @ Oct 17th 2007 2:02PM
look at consumer reports Olevia LCD tvs get excellent reviews with a couple of recommended models
Ralph @ Oct 20th 2007 10:11AM
Walk into a Costco and see the new 65" Olevia 265 TFHD. It is in a class by itself, even when up against Vizio, Sharp, etc. Of course, the glare issue with Plasma HDTV makes any LCD look better in a bright-light situation.
Now my question: With the Realta chip in the 65" Olevia 265, would it be overkill to have the Denon 3930 DVD player with the same chip? Would a standard DVD be sufficient?