Olevia LT-42HVi

Pros: Glass like screen, cheaper price considering similar screen sizes and features.

Cons: USELESS HDMI INPUTS! TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!

The Bottom Line: Please look elsewhere... Viewsonic, Sceptre, even sony though it's more money... it's probably worth it. Wouldn't even recommend to an enemy

Review: Don't waste your money!!! I beg you do NOT make the same mistake I made. HDMI INPUTS ARE USELESS!!! I called Tech Support, after hours of holding... a very unprofessional, discourteous man said " Direct TV screwed up, your HD BOX is not compatible...

Pros: 1. Great price. 2. Very good picture quality. 3. Very good audio.

Cons: 1. Very heavy. 2. Lousy shadow detail. 3. No digital tv audio output.

The Bottom Line: Best bang for your buck. I recommend this set highly.

Review: I picked up the Syntax 42" from Microcenter 17 days ago and am very happy I finally made the plunge into HDTV. I had originally thought I could only afford a 37" but seeing how the price of this Syntax 42" is lower than most 37's, this set is...

Pros: Low price, two HDMI inputs, PIP, excellent picture with HD cable receiver, good otherwise.

Cons: No DVI input, weight of set, no sleep timer, speaker size.

Review: I purchased this TV because of price, resolution and size. I have had it in service for only two days, but am very happy with everything so far. The TV was very easy to install even with its heavier weight than many other 42" flat screen sets. The...

Pros: Price

Cons: Poor picture. Poorer customer service.

Review: I purchased a 42 in. Syntax Olevia LCD in October. The picture is poor as there are streaks of light that run across the screen under dark viewing conditions (which is most of the time). I called Syntax many times, and after finally sitting through...

Pros: price

Cons: Bad picture; worse customer service.

Review: I bought this TV and soon discovered that there are bright streaks down the screen that are very aggravating in low-light viewing conditions. I e-mailed customer service twice and got no response whatsoever. I tried calling, and after waiting on...

Pros: Very good specs. Glass faceplate. Several inputs. Headphone output. Good OSD with excellent screen autotuning.

Cons: Uncomfortable remote control. Wall-mount and speaker-mounts are not included. No warranty fulfillment in Canada.

The Bottom Line: I recommend the Olevia Syntax LT42HVi. It has the best price for its features, and it does well in side-by-side comparison with other LCD and plasma big-screen televisions.

Review: I purchased a Syntax Olevia LT42HVi and have been using it for watching DVD movies and playing video games. I am altogether pleased with the purchase.


The pros of the LT42HVi are:

* The 1,600:1 contrast ratio and...

Pros: cheap but you get what you pay for.

Cons: picture quality, s-video connection sucks, same problems over and over. not worth the cost

Review: I've had this LT42HVi LCD TV and have had problems after the first month of great pictures and quality. Their S-Video doesn't work, make sure you look carefully at big red spots, you'll get some green interference inside the red color through the...

Pros: Excellent HI Def picture. Attractive design. very good sound system. Decent price.

Cons: No optical output for audio upgrade.

Review: Any price conscious person should look at this product! I saved $$$ purchasing this Hi Def television. The Hi Def picture is fantastic!! There have been some complaints about the remote but in my opinion it is satisfactory. The 25 watt sound system...

Pros: Superb Quality & Features in Least Price

Cons: - remote is cheap - this thing is really heavy

Review: This HDTV gives me that 'looking out a window' feeling.
- Superb Quality as compared to other LCD TVs

- Excellent value of money HDTV..check all its features and compare, you'll know yourself

- Its in-built tuner is good too...

Pros: Price, Picture Quality, and Features

Cons: Remote control and speaker brackets

Review: I purchased one of these TV's about one month ago without having seen one in person. I am very pleased with the picture quality. The mounting of the speakers on the side requires an optional mounting kit or drilling additional holes in the supplied...