11/30/2011

Arrowmounts VESA AM-201D 400 x 200 Adapter Plate for Wall Mounts (Silver) Review

Arrowmounts VESA AM-201D 400 x 200 Adapter Plate for Wall Mounts (Silver)
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Picked up this adapter to be paired with my new ViewSonic X Series VX2739WM 27'' monitor and the desk-mounting arm found here: Nf Extend LCD Arm. This plate adapted a 100 x 100 mm standard VESA backplate on the stand very easily to the 100 x 200 mm hole pattern on the monitor. It is compact, thin, and has many more holes actually in the plate than are shown on this site - you should be able to adapt just about any VESA patter to an alternate one with this - just verify the max weight capacity and balance before attempting to mount anything to anything!

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11/29/2011

Philips 32PFL5332D/37 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV Review

Philips 32PFL5332D/37 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV
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It cost me around CAN$950 at BestBuy. After one month I am still very happy with my decision. Before the purchase, I spent long time in the store comparing this with Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, and Westinghouse 32"s. The conclusion is that Philips delivers the most natural picture (thank for the LG panel). Sony is quite good in every aspect but pricy. Toshiba is generally okay except the picture looked really 2-D (fake), IMHO. 1080p from Sharp is nice, but I'm afraid it's an overkill for the 32" level (perhaps even for a 37"). Westinghouse offers a good price/performance ratio, but I would feel like buying extra protection after knowing the warranty service issues from the company.
When spending money on a TV, we look at two things - performance and warranty. As for performance, an LCD TV mainly depends on the panel and the image processor. Those "resolution", "response time", "contrast ratio", "viewing angle" etc are decided by the panel itself. There are other inborn feature by a panel but let's not get too technical. Nowadays technology on making 32" panels has become mature, so in most cases what makes one outstanding is the image processor. This is something you need to spend time in a store to feel. Both TVs from Philips & LG use the same LG made panel yet a difference can easily be seen, because Philips uses Pixel Plus.
An HDTV has high resolution capability, but currently only few signal source are in 1080. Digital signal from cable box, DVD player via component, or Wii etc normally has lower resolution than the HDTV. When display these on a 1366 x 768 HDTV, more noise arises. This is when Pixel Plus enters. From the demo you can see the Pixel Plus technology does cancel noise and enhance colour contrast yet successfully maintain the nature of the image. Every company has their unique way of doing this. I personally believe Pixel Plus is among the tops.

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11/28/2011

Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Review

Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
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I did a lot of research for TV's in this price range. I've bought a few plasmas and LCD's previously, and this TV blows them all away. This is a great price point, size and brand name TV. You can't go wrong really, you will most certainly be satisfied. The 120hz setting on Clear works best, otherwise gives your TV content a weird soap opera look, so either set it to Clear or turn it off. This LCD works great with a PS3 also, and supports 1080p/24hz resolution, so when you watch blurays, the picture is crystal clear. If you experience any input lag when playing games (delay from button press to action on screen), try setting the source name of your PS3 to PC, it seems to fix that issue pretty well.
The sound on this TV is very robust and clear, although when watching blurays I have to turn it up to hear dialogs, which then makes action sequences really loud, but it's not a big deal.
The design of this TV is just awesome. It has the glass bezel and gloss table top, definitely one of the best looking TV's that I've ever seen. The stand also swivels, which is something every TV should have, but usually don't.
The remote works well, and is very sturdy. The onscreen menus are very clear and even provide descriptions to most of the settings so you don't need to try and figure out what certain settings do.
Its a pretty thin and light panel too, so if your mounting it, it should stay pretty flat on the wall.
I've got nothing but positives to say about this set, its worth every penny, and I'm usually very critical about electronics, but I'd recommend this LCD to anyone. It doesn't look that great out of the box, but after a week of playing with the color settings, I think the picture has been perfected.
UPDATE
Here are my picture settings for anyone that needs a little help getting started
Mode: Standard
Backlight: 14
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 40
Sharpness: 20
Color: 51
Tint: G48/R52
Eco Solution: all off
Edge Enhancement: off
Digital Noise Filter: Low (though I'm sure auto is about the same)
MPEG Noise: Low
Color Tone: Normal (some people seem to like the Warm settings)
Auto Motion Plus 120HZ: Off (I didn't really like this feature)
If you have any adjustments to these, let me know


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11/27/2011

LG 47LH30 47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black Review

LG 47LH30 47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black
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I'm generally happy with the TV for the price I paid. It's a big, entry level 1080p model so I wan't expecting too much. The limited inputs don't matter to me since I run through an AVR first and the casual observer probably won't care about my major gripe (see below).
Pros:
Great price for a 47" 1080p
Advanced color correction software
Esthetically pleasing
1 BIG Con:
The panel lottery! There is a big gap in the quality you can expect out of the picture depending on the panel you end up getting (you can check which panel you have by shining a flashlight through the grill on the back). I ended up with a Chi Mei panel (CMO) which is one of the cheapest panels you can put into a TV. What kills me is that increasingly, manufacturers are using 1 set of components for the 1st run off the line, then switching to cheaper components (without changing the model number) after cNet, Amazon and the blogosphere at large sing the praises of the first run. Sony was sued in a class action for this garbage.
From what I've gathered around the internet, no less than 3 panels have been used in this model and it DOES make a difference.
I did a true side by side with an "off-brand" 3 year old 720p Olevia (which this was replacing).... Brighthouse HD cable-box into both using HDMI, factory defaults. Anecdotally, I can say that the Olevia had much more detail in the black levels. I thought it was impossible, so I tweaked the LG as much as I could using different modes/advanced options and I could not get the same level of detail in the dark areas as the Olevia. Blacks were either gray and blocky or completely black.... no in between.
My jaw dropped when I watched the ending credits of a show with extremely fast horizontally scrolling credits (white sans-serif text on a black background). On the Olevia I could read every word but on the LG, it was a looooong blur. I could only read the words when I forced my eye to track the words as they flew by and even that was a challenge. The Olevia had originally listed its response time as 8ms (did I mention 3 years ago?!?!?), while the box this thing came in said 5ms. NO WAY. Maybe when the model was orginally released (with top-shelf components), and filed with the FCC and reviewed everywhere online... but there is no doubt in my mind that the "off-brand" 3 year old 720p OLEVIA handles motion better than this brand new LG.
Granted I'm not using scientific methods or precision measuring equipment. This is just how I'm seeing it. I really wanted to love this TV but right now I think in order to get what's on the box/in the specs, you have to buy the newest model.
I understand that there are times when a manufacturer has to change component suppliers, but I feel the industry as a whole is effectively baiting and switching to increase their bottom line. Lesson learned.

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11/26/2011

OmniMount G3-FP-DARK 37-Inch to 60-Inch Universal Flat Panel Floor Stand Review

OmniMount G3-FP-DARK 37-Inch to 60-Inch Universal Flat Panel Floor Stand
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I would definitely buy another one of these. They fit the bill perfectly for a stand that is not intrusive into your room but still can hold enough equipment.
I've had two of these, one with a 32" lcd in my kids room. The space is a little limited for components. He has a cheap stereo, xbox 360, cable box and DVD player and still not cramped for space. The other has a 145lb 50" plasma mounted on it. We have a 45lb receiver, xbox360, PS3 on the bottom shelf, dvd player & sat box on the top shelf. There is a good bit more room for components than it looks like.
This thing is great because you can tilt the screen up and down as well as left to right. If you have the height off just a bit two people can readjust that without removing the TV from the stand.
The only complaint I can even think of is that there were some bolts missing from the package and the holes in the bottom of the back bone were filled with paint. I had to purchase a tap from the hardware store to clean the holes. I am sure omni mount would have replaced the missing bolts but for less than a $1 worth of hardware I just picked them up at the local hardware store. I believe there was a design change but they forgot to change the hardware packs. Both stands were purchased about a year apart and each is slightly different but they both had the exact same screw and bolt packs.
These sell locally for more than amazon lists them and they are hard to find. The stands I found in the big box stores don't hold a candle to this one for build quality and sturdiness. I was not happy with any of the stands I found in the local stores.


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11/24/2011

VideoSecu Long Drop Ceiling Bracket Mount Stand for Security Camera Extending 12 to 18 inch 1PG Review

VideoSecu Long Drop Ceiling Bracket Mount Stand for Security Camera Extending 12 to 18 inch 1PG
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I use two of these to mount two Sony pan-tilt-zoom remote controlled video cameras to the ceiling in a classroom. The mounts are light, very strong, and very adjustable. One caution: some types of power cord ends won't fit into the opening that is designed to allow cables to run through the tubing into the ceiling. So you might have to work around that issue.

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11/23/2011

LG 37LH20 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black Review

LG 37LH20 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black
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I couldn't be happier with the new TV, which I bought 3 weeks ago. I was looking for a good value for my $$$. I looked at TV's at three different Best Buys and couldn't find much difference in picture quality. The same set would look good in one store, bad in another. Probably due to source video and settings. It came down to Panasonic and LG (comparable Sony too expensive, Samsung got to many bad reviews). LG has a swivel stand, Panasonic's is fixed. I liked this feature as the set will be in the corner of my living room. Thankfully my local Best Buy was sold out. When I got home Amazon had it at a better price so I took the plunge. I was nevous about buying a TV thru Amazon but the delivery truck showed up as scheduled and the guys set it up and took the box away. And I wanted to lug one home from Best Buy? I won't do that again.

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11/22/2011

Omnimount TVSV13 Platinum Swivel Base Rotating Turntable for 9" to 13" TVs Review

Omnimount TVSV13 Platinum Swivel Base Rotating Turntable for 9 to 13 TVs
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Well bought this for my 32 inch lcd even considering the measurement of this disc vis-a-vis TV's base stand dimentions. This disk rotates on the plastic wheel which looks tough, i feel it may not run for long time (my guess though.. using this product since last one month) Look is good with good finish, shipping packing was good. Looking in to the overall product this is good for TV's up to 5 lbs though seller claims more

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11/21/2011

Sanus MF202-B1 Tilt Wall Mount for 15" to 37" Displays (Black) Review

Sanus MF202-B1 Tilt Wall Mount for 15 to 37 Displays (Black)
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I used this to mount an Olevia 37" on a flat wall. It seems to be of good quality and holds solidly to the TV and the wall but it didn't work out for me. Perhaps my set, at 53 lbs. is a little too big for it. First, it only allows 15 degrees of tilt and swivel, which is very little movement, hardly worth the bother. I suppose I should have known that. Secondly, there is an adjustment knob you tighten to lock the TV into position after you adjust it (slightly) to the position you want. The knob is, of course, in the 2" space between the TV and the wall. I found it nearly impossible to get a hand in there to tighten the knob; I could only reach it with outstretched fingers, and it is not shaped for a wrench or pliers. Ultimately I could not tighten the knob enough to hold the TV in position so it creeps down until the bottom edge rests against the wall. Perhaps with a lighter TV it would work fine. At any rate, I am buying a different mount with more swivel adjustment.

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11/20/2011

Sanus VMUC1S Tilt Under-Cabinet Mount for 9" to 17" Displays (Silver) Review

Sanus VMUC1S Tilt Under-Cabinet Mount for 9 to 17 Displays (Silver)
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I ignored DaveG's review and was sorry I did!
Even during installation I thought it was a good product. BUT it was exactly as DaveG said, it would not hold my LCD TV up or down. The mount allows movement of about 90 degrees but would only stay in half of that range. The right-left rotation was fine. My TV was just 9 lb and the mount is rated for 15 lbs. Also I had to buy longer screws to attach the TV.
It is possible to use this -- if you just HAVE TO have a under cabinet mount -- simply use a long screw with a wingnut to hold it in a fixed position. Likewise, you could hold it up by attaching a spring. Of course with this rigging you couldn't raise or lower it without a hassle.
I finally put the TV back on the stand that it came with and left it on the countertop. Flipping it up and down would have been cool but this is not the product to do it with.
I sent it back to Amazon for a refund. Now I have to cover up the holes I made in the kitchen cabinet.


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11/19/2011

Philips 47PFL7403D/27 47-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Review

Philips 47PFL7403D/27 47-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
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Great TV - the 120 Hz 'perfect pixel' leads to beautiful visuals and high-speed motion. It looks even better mounted on the wall. Highly recommended - the 4 HDMI inputs are great if you have a cable box and PS3/Blu-Ray player, as well as other gizmos. The side inputs will come in handy, although I haven't used them yet.
Only thing I wish is that it had a VGA input for my computer. oh well. All in all, a good set.

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11/18/2011

WOOD TECHNOLOGY HD-SW27S Silver Tv Swivels Review

WOOD TECHNOLOGY HD-SW27S Silver Tv Swivels
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The turntable works very well; the finish could be better, though that matters less because it's 95% under your TV. The silver finish matches our Sony TV perfectly. I am glad I got it through Amazon because I paid 1/2 what I saw it for on a couple other sites. It has done what we needed and for about $24.00 (at the time) was reasonable as well.

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11/16/2011

VideoSecu LCD TV Wall Mount Long Arm Extension up to 20" Mount Bracket Fits most 23"-46" LCD TV and display with Removable Mount Adaptor Plate (black) 1VP Review

VideoSecu LCD TV Wall Mount Long Arm Extension up to 20 Mount Bracket Fits most 23-46 LCD TV and display with Removable Mount Adaptor Plate (black) 1VP
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Great wall mount product at a good price. Its easy to install and manipulates the tv quite well. The only issue I had was the poor quality of the mounting screws. The heads of the large screws snapped off while screwing them into my wall studs. Yes, I predrilled a pilot hole before installing them and the heads snapped off like they were made of really cheap metal. A trip to the hardware store for better hardware solved the problem.

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11/15/2011

AVF EL805B-A Multi Position TV Mount for 30-Inch to 50-Inch Screens (Black) Review

AVF EL805B-A Multi Position TV Mount for 30-Inch to 50-Inch Screens (Black)
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Originally I felt like the item was going to be very nice but after having it up on the wall for about 2 months the arm doesn't hold the TV straight anymore. The piece that attaches to the studs in the wall is level and in very sturdy but the extending arm is slowly leaning down and it's an LED tv...not heavy. When chatted with a customer service rep at Amazon (the seller) below is what happened.
[executive summary: nothing, no number to call, a cust serv rep that couldn't do anything, and a pending email I may never receive....oh I did lose $89 out of the deal and a 35 min chat session to boot]
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You are now connected to Neha from Amazon.com.
Me:the item is beginning to degrade, the arm is not supporting the tv at a level position any longer. I'd like to get a full refund vs a partial refund since the item is simply not performing over a realistic amount of time.11:06:34
Me:hello
Me:hello?
Neha:Hello, my name is Neha. I'll be happy to help you.
Neha:Hi.
Me:so when I looked at the return policy it says that only a partial refund would be given for "electronics"
Me:technically this is not an electronic and is getting worse as time passes
Me:Can I get a full refund for this item
Me:hello?
Me:are you still there?
Neha:Yes, i am reading the issue.
Neha:Before I look into your account, I need to verify that you're the account holder. Can you tell me the name on your account, your e-mail address, and your billing address, please?
Me:michael xxxxx
Me:xxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
Me:[My address]
Neha:Thank you for the information.
Neha:Can i have the order number, please.
Me:xxx-xxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx
Neha:Thank you for the information, give me a moment to pull up your account, please.
Neha:Thank you for being online, i would request you to contact the manufacture.
Me:yeah that's really bad customer experience
Neha:I understand this, but we do need to follow the sellers policy.
Me:do you have the phone number I can contact them at?
Neha:I request you to contact seller and if they are not willing to help you we will provide you a partial refund in your account.
Neha:0800 855 005
Neha:This is there number.
Neha:Is there anything else I can do for you today?
Me:it says on the invoice that
Me:Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
Me:so you are not the seller?
Me:???
Neha:Yes, you need to contact the manufacture not the seller.
Neha:The number is of the manufacture.
Me:is that international?
Neha:It is a toll free number that i have provided you.
Me:there are not enough digits for it to be a US number
Me:I assume it's 1 800 something right?
Neha:Let me check this, cause thats the number that they have provided us.
Neha:Yes. its 1800.
Neha:Is there anything else I can do for you today?
Me:so the number is 1800 0800 855 005 ?
Neha:Yes.
Me:hold tight while I dial that.
Me:not a number
Neha:61 3 9581 0800
Neha:This also one of the numbers.
Me:the numbers you are supplying are not US toll free numbers
Neha:try this one.
Me:busy tone
Me:when I dial 1 800 613 9581
Me:this is why I want to deal with amazon to get a refund for a product that is NOT functioning as advertised and not a random phone number
Neha:Michael, i will request you to dial the number after some time and if you are not able to get through, we will issue a partial refund in your account.
Neha:Will that work for you?
Me:no, I'd like a full refund for starters and the number you are supplying is not the right number...so who am I going to contact?
Neha:A full refund can not be given as the item has expired the return date.
Me:so are you saying you don't stand behind this product to hold a tv on the wall for more than 2
months?
Neha:I am sorry, but i can not do anything even if i want.
Neha:However, i will forward the request for the refund in your account.
Me:why don't you put someone on that can do something if they want
Neha:I am sorry, a request has been sent and i have left a note in your account that it should be considered.
Neha:Is there anything else I can do for you today?
Me:so is someone going to contact me?
Neha:A request has been sent,you will get a mail.
Neha:Is there anything else I can do for you today?
Me:apparently not
Neha: Thanks for visiting Amazon.com. We hope to see you again soon!
Neha:Bye.

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11/14/2011

Techcraft FLEX37WB Solution Series Flat Panel Television Mount Stand (37-Inch Wide) Review

Techcraft FLEX37WB Solution Series Flat Panel Television Mount Stand (37-Inch Wide)
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I was very impressed with this TV Stand. It is very hard to find a nice Corner TV Stand. This one is perfect. I have a 40" Samsung that fits perfectly on the mount. The stand slides in very closely to the corner once all your components are installed on the shelves. I love the fact that the TV installs on the mount and it's height is adjustable. This allows the top shelf to be used for the center/front speakers. Kudos to Techcraft for designing a nice Corner TV Stand.

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