High Definition 32-inch LCD TVs for Small Spaces

You can use it as a computer monitor and as a secondary TV at home. Instead of writing in paragraph, I will just enumerate the things I wanted to say...

As a Computer Monitor:

1. It has a native mode, but it will leave about an inch of space/border, from the side and 1/2 inch on the top and bottom. The quality is super crisp! Just like a CRT (with 1080p PC mode on)!
2. Natural mode will stretch it out and leave about a 1/4 inch on each side. and it's still pretty crisp.
3. There is an option in this tv called 1080p PC mode, which makes the letters very crisp and clear. You will need to enable it to make the letters not look distorted or fuzzy.
4. To get to the 1080p computer mode, go to menu > picture settings > noise reduction > turn on 1080p PC mode.
5. by default, it is extremely bright as a computer monitor, so lessen the back light.
6. NO DEAD PIXELS!!!!!
7. Using the 15-pin computer plug, max resolution possible is 1360x 768, and instead of native mode, it has a dot by dot mode (which is essentially native mode.)dot by dot mode will leave a hefty border on the tv which is about 3 inch on the top and bottom and about 5 inches per side. Although the text is as clear as it any CRTs out there, losing about 40% of your monitor's real estate isn't that great. Also in PC ode, you can't change the picture settings.
8. I have been able to use audio over HDMI using an ATI card (4670)
9. To avoid screen tearing when playing PC games, make sure v-sync is turned on your PC.

As a TV:

1. switching through channels is painless, not like some other brands that I've tried, this takes less than a second to load to the other channel. There is a slight delay when switching through HDMI and cable or HDMI to another HDMI which is only about a second.
2. very crisp picture and superb colors. The black levels are one of the best I've seen. and this is coming from a former plasma TV user.
3. The sound is pretty decent. Don't expect heavy bass. no tv has that. that's what home theatre set ups are for.
4. The remote is solid, not fancy. no problems picking up the signal.
5. has a usb port that can play music and pictures.
6. NO DEAD PIXELS!!!!!!
7. I have my Dynalight function off so I can't comment on it.

Power consumption (using a P3 Watt meter)
off
>1 W (about .3 W for me)
on Sports mode (torch mode)
~95 W
on Standard
~59 W
on movie mode
~55 W
on PC mode (using the 15 pin VGA)
~54 W
on preference (it seems to be on Sports mode by default)
~95 W

With Nvidia card, native mode works perfectly, with all the TV's screen real estate being used. on other modes though, the NVidia chip was actually a little big since the display also had the overscan. The ATI chips natively shrink their TV output.

I absolutely love this televison. At such a low price I did not expect too much but it arrived within only two days (that's with the free shipping too!) and was amazing! The only complaints I have are that the base collects dust very easily, and also when assembling make sure you have a very long thin screwdriver or else it'll be quite a battle putting this thing together.

The ipod dock was a very important feature to me, and the reason I chose this set over others. I have not been disappointed in it yet. It has a very easy-to-navigate menu, and the sound quality is excellent, even when played at lower volumes. The fact that it can play the videos that I have stored on the ipod is a bonus, as well. The picture isn't HD-quality when playing video from the ipod, but it's certainly passable enough to sit down and watch a movie that way. Plus, it's great to use a remote to control an ipod - very cool, in my opinion.

The picture quality itself is nothing short of fantastic. Although it is "only" 720p, I would say that it rivals/bests many pricier sets with 1080p. The image has never been anything short of amazing, and I say this with it only hooked up to an antenna! My father, who loves televisions and high definition, couldn't stop staring and exclaiming over the image quality.

My Nintendo Wii games look great on the TV - very bright, bold colors, and never a hint of striping or bleeding, as in some other TVs. The integrated SD card reader has already come in handy a few times, and the pictures look stunning when blown up. The remote, also, is a big plus - it has everything very clearly marked, and makes navigating the TV and menus even easier.

BRAVIA S-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. Several special picture enhancement technologies are integrated into the processor to create better gradations with more detail, enhance contrast, and dynamically improve color performance.

Digital Noise Reduction Circuits: Reduces block noise and mosquito noise by using pixel-level filtering to reproduce a clean and clear picture. And Motion Vector Noise Reduction reduces just the noise in the video signal for video further reducing unwanted noise and blur artifacts.

Digital Contrast Enhancer circuit: Improves contrast by enhancing all areas from dark to bright in parallel with texture control providing a three dimensional picture.

Color Reality signal processing enables the expression of all the colors of life in vivid detail for dark and bright scenes. Details in dark areas of the picture are there, just like they are supposed to be.

No stupid "Dynamic contrast ratio: 8000:1" gimmicks that merely flicker the backlight when the set's AI decides it ought to be, which is disconcerting and not to mention misleading in terms of real display quality...

Just a true, real contrast ratio that allows numerous shadow and hue detail that you're not going to see so clearly in any competitor's 32" set.

No washed out or dull colors, either - this Sony is a worthy replacement for dead-end, electricity guzzling, heat generating CRT technology.

If you are a gamer looking to use your PS3 on this, you will be pleased to know that games do output on this set at 1080p resolution. DVDs also display (according to the television information) at 1080p. Mpeg2-noise reduction is also available, in case you would like to reduce the amount of noise on DVD output. There is a PC-input on this television, which also displays very nicely, but only displays at a max resolution of 1360x768.

The 32" AQUOS LC32GP1U is a dream come true for game players. This is the first LCD-TV designed from the ground up to be optimized for today's state-of-the-art video games. The newly developed Vyper Drive game mode eliminates any perceptible lag between the video game and the TV.

Side mounted terminals provide easy connections to games. A custom remote control includes an innovative "Game" button that quickly jumps into Vyper Drive and activates the side terminals.

Six 1080p-compatible Terminals (3 HDMI, 2 component, 1 DVI-I) ensure the images from your new game console's 1080p outputs will be as clear as possible. Finally, the LC32GP1U incredible 6ms response time and 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, combined with Full HD 1080p resolution, provide the best picture quality money can Buy.

The HP LC3260N 32" High Definition LCD TV delivers world-class fidelity, with a stylish design. Enjoy high-speed motion with no blurring effects, realistic sharpness and enriched 3D color. You'll also get fantastic sound, with a 20 watt integrated speaker with vocal clarity and better bass performance. The low-reflection TFT Coating supporesses the external reflected light. Motion-adaptive noise reduction detects and compensates for visual noise, giving you a sharper, more detailed picture. It's also got extensive connectivity, allowing you to connect it to any home entertainment system. Viewing Angle - 176 degrees, horizontal and vertical Digital Tuner (ATSC/NTSC/QAM) Digital Comb Filter Video noise reduction 3 - 2 pulldown Fine detail enhancement Auto-contrast optimization & advanced color management Twin 20-watt integrated speakers with Dolby 5.1 and SRS WOW surround sound 2 HDMI ports Connectivity - 2 Component in, 2 S-Video in, 2 Composite in, antenna, 4 AV audio in, 1 audio out, 1 coax (digital out) Panel Life - Up to 60,000 hours V-Chip Closed captioning Sleep on/off Black bezel with metallic black bezel finish Unit Dimensions(HxWxD) with speaker and stand - 26.1 x 32.4 x 11

degree viewing, this remarkable 32 inch widescreen TV delivers up to 1366x768 image resolution and allows composite, component, and HDMI connectivity for flexible use. Let's dig a little deeper to see why this set is so superior to anything else in its class. Panasonic's Advanced LCD AI technology uses Active Light Control and Active Contrast / Gamma Control functions to produce greater brightness, deeper blacks and superior gradation. In conventional contour correction, processing is applied at the pixel level (one pixel is formed by 3 RGB dots). Allows V-Chip parental control Video input labeling On-screen menus in English, French and Spanish Built-in closed-caption decoder Includes Table Stand (wall mountable when used with an optional wall bracket) 14 millisecond screen response for rapid motion integrity Display Capability - 480p/720p/1080i Composite Video Inputs - 2 Rear / 1 Front S-Video Inputs - 1 Rear / 1 Front Audio Inputs (for Composite/S-Video) - 2 Rear / 1 Front Component Video Input - 1 Audio Inputs (for Component Video) - 1 Audio Outputs - 1 Headphone Jack Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 22.5'' x 31.2'' x 5.5'' / 45.3 lbs

RATING:

HDTV - Fair
SDTV - Good
DVD - Fair
Design - Good

Westinghouse LCD TVs offer increased resolution, brightness and contrast ratios for a high-quality picture to experience broadcast, cable, satellite or HDTV programming (HD tuner required), DVD movies, video games, Internet and PC access, and digital photos. The TV frame can easily be attached to a VESA compatible wall mount. Experience 5.1 channel home-theater sound by adding an optional surround sound system. 550 CDM2 Brightness 1000 - 1 Contrast Ratio 8ms Response time - Perfect for complex graphic motion as when connecting videogame systems Audio - Two speakers with 9-watt per channel stereo and virtual surround sound modes Video Processing - Inverse 3 - 2 pulldown, PIP, Auto Programming, SAP/MTS, V-Chip, Closed Caption Up to 170-Degree Horizontal and Vertical viewing Connectors - 2 Composite In, S-Video In, 2 YPbPr, RGB/VGA/PC Video In, DVI-HDCP, Audio out (Dual RCA), Audio out (mini), 5 Audio in (dual RCA), Antenna-in, Power-in May be wall mounted when used with optional 8 hole 75 and 100mm VESA pattern wall mounts Unit Physical Specifications - 25.5H x 31.3W x 8D (with Base) - 34 lbs (with Base) / 23.5H x 31.3W x 3.8D (without Base) - 30 lbs (without Base)

degree viewing, this remarkable 32 inch widescreen TV delivers up to 1366x768 image resolution and allows composite, component, and HDMI connectivity for flexible use. Let's dig a little deeper to see why this set is so superior to anything else in its class.

Panasonic's Advanced LCD AI technology uses Active Light Control and Active Contrast / Gamma Control functions to produce greater brightness, deeper blacks and superior gradation. In conventional contour correction, processing is applied at the pixel level (one pixel is formed by 3 RGB dots). Allows V-Chip parental control Video input labeling On-screen menus in English, French and Spanish Built-in closed-caption decoder Includes Table Stand (wall mountable when used with an optional wall bracket) 14 millisecond screen response for rapid motion integrity Display Capability - 480p/720p/1080i Composite Video Inputs - 2 Rear / 1 Front S-Video Inputs - 1 Rear / 1 Front Audio Inputs (for Composite/S-Video) - 2 Rear / 1 Front Component Video Input - 1 Audio Inputs (for Component Video) - 1 Audio Outputs - 1 Headphone Jack Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 22.5'' x 31.2'' x 5.5'' / 45.3 lbs

RATING:

HDTV - Good
SDTV - Good
DVD - Good
Design - Good

Enjoy high-impact imagery and ground-shaking audio with the 32-inch Panasonic TC-32LX600 LCD HDTV, which improves on previous models with an advanced LCD AI for superior contrast and picture quality, 3D color management system, an expanded IPS LCD panel for extra-wide viewing, and a sleeker black cabinet with swiveling pedestal stand. You'll enjoy 480p, 720p and 1080i high-definition viewing right out of the box thanks to the built-in digital ATSC tuner, which pulls HD signals right from the airwaves.

You can also connect the set to an optional receiver or cable/satellite set-top box using either the dual HDMI or component connections (thanks to its built-in QAM tuner for unscrambled cable HD reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming.

This unit has 3000:1 contrast ratio, 8ms refresh, and 500 brightness. The stand allows for the tv to be moved side to side which is a nice feature. The speakers are on the bottom so the tv fits in tight place where some 32 lcds have the speakers on the side which increases the size of the tv.

If there is any complaint, its that the remote feel cheap. Not bad, but just kind of inexpensive. Overall, I would recommend this TV to anyone looking for a 32inch LCD.