Westinghouse LTV-32W1 32 Inch Widescreen LCD TV LTV-32W1

Westinghouse LTV-32W1 32 Inch Widescreen LCD TV LTV-32W1 Review

I had to write a review about this TV that I bought over 4 years ago. Not a single dead pixel, plays daily almost constantly and never had a hiccup. I will be buying the newer LED tv's when they come out by Westinghouse. My only gripes are the black levels are not too great in a dark room and the backlight is a little too bright, but can be adjusted. I can say with confidence that this TV was a good choice in quality and longevity, and I bought it when it first came out for more than ,000. Still got my money's worth from it. Ole reliable. I have seen as many negative reviews about Samsungs, LG, and Panasonics where people got lemons. So don't let a few negative reviews by non-professionals scare you away.

Westinghouse LTV-32W1 32 Inch Widescreen LCD TV LTV-32W1 Feature

• Includes Table Stand and Remote Control

Westinghouse LTV-32W1 32 Inch Widescreen LCD TV LTV-32W1 Specifications

Loaded with picture-enhancing technologies and a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) for a direct-digital connection with a DTV receiver, Westinghouse Digital's LTV-32W1 32-inch widescreen LCD television will amaze you with its ability to render sharp, vivid images from standard- and high-definition sources alike. The set's widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio is specially designed to match the dimensions of your favorite DVD movies and HDTV broadcasts, and you can use it as a computer monitor, too.

The 1,366 x 768-pixel LTV-32W1 features an ultra-thin, 8.5-inch profile with a 170-degree viewing angle that makes it possible to view a clear picture from almost anywhere in the room--perfect for gatherings and family movie nights. The TV is compatible with everything from standard 480i to 480p, 720p, and full 1080i HD pictures (built-in image scaling adjusts 1080i signals to match the set's 768 horizontal lines). Compatible PC inputs range from 640 x 480 to 800 x 600, 1,024 x 768, 1,280 x 720, and full 1,366 x 768.

Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p or 720p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), screen life (no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning.

The set boasts not just TrueLife video enhancement, but award-winning Faroudja DCDi (Directional Correlation Deinterlacing), as well, a video processing technology designed to eliminate jagged edges and provide a clearer picture. The LTV-32W1's exceptional 8 millisecond response time (the time it takes the screen's pixels to update themselves with fresh data) delivers crisp images for fast-action moving video and video games. The set also displays the broadest possible range of colors and--with its 550 cd/m2 brightness--produces vibrant images in almost any lighting condition.

Westinghouse Digital's single-tuner PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you watch any source as your main image and some combination of sources as a secondary image atop each main screen. PIP functions include positioning, sizing, image swap, and audio swap.

Connections include 2 component-video inputs (both SD), 2 composite-video, 1 S-video, 1 RF, and 1 PC (RGB). A headphone jack fosters private listening. The set gives you stereo audio (with 9 watts per channel) from inputs or broadcast programming.

The set is "frame ready" so you can attach a Westinghouse Décor frame to match the furnishings and style of any room in the house.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries, an AC power cord, a quick-connect guide, a user's manual, a component-video cable, and a stereo analog audio cable.