Syntax Olevia LT37HVS 37" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

Average customer rating: 3.5

Looks good out of the gate, but stumbles before the finish
Big red flag - don't waste your money - Syntax tests at your cost
It was a nice set , until they service the warranty
DON' T BUY!!! Very poor quality!! On my 3rd Set
Nice budget TV

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Syntax Olevia LT37HVS 37" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

Manufacturer: Syntax Groups Corporation
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000B6JJNC

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Product Description

The Olevia LT37HVS LCD TV comes with 2 TV tuners. One is the NTSC tuner you've been accustomed to. The other is ATSC tuner. ATSC lets you receive HDTV broadcast TV from the airwaves (optional HDTY antenna required). Or you can choose optional HDTV from Cable or Satellite carriers, if you wish. This fast, bright, 37" 16:9 Widescreen is perfect for TV, DVD, Photo, and Videogames. With a VGA port included, you can uses the LT37HVS as a PC computer monitor - view the Internet or run a program while watching TV. You certainly can. This TV has split-screen and PIP display. Built-in speakers deliver 20 watts per channel sound for stereo and virtual-surround. Add an optional home-theater system for full 5.1 channel sound (or greater) - just like the movies. With Syntax iDEA, integrated circuits analyze color and presents it at optimal, realistic levels that are sharp and beautiful. Integrated Super-IPS (super in-plane switching) technology is a collaborative technology between LG. Philips LCD, Philips Consumer Electronics, Hitachi and Zenith. Super-IPS (Super In-Plane Switching) assures extremely natural, wide viewing angles to comfortably view TV. High Brightness 800 cd/m2 8ms Response Time - Fast response for rapid, fluid movement. Excellent for use with high-performance videogames PIP & Picture Grid Views Digital YC 3D Comb Filter HDTV, Progressive Scan Inputs 178 / 178 Degree Wide Viewing Angles VGA Inputs for use as a PC monitor - VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA 20W + 20W Virtual-Surround Speakers Ports - Component HDTV / Composite Video Input RCA x 2 / S-Video Input 4-pin DIN x 3 / Audio Input RCA L/R x 8 / HDMI-Input HDMI-I x 1 / VGA Input D-Sub 15 x 1 / RS232 Service Includes Table Stand / May be wall mounted with an optional wall adapter - Compatible with VESA 100 x 200, WM-15D / WM-20D Dimensions 45.6 (W) x 26.3 (H) x 11.7 (D) with Stand; 45.6 (W) x 24.2 (H) x 5.9 (D) without Stand /

Customer Reviews:

Looks good out of the gate, but stumbles before the finish.......2007-05-10

I have purchased 4 Olevia TV's (from 27" to 42") and until recently I would have recommended them to anyone. First there was slow rebates, but I was aware of that problem when I made the purchase. Then it came time for service, and my experience was the same as recent reviews. They are very nice and promise to take care of everything... DON'T BET THE FARM. Just like others have said here, they say parts will be shipped (in my case on the 3rd) then a week or two later you'll find out that parts haven't shipped, or on back order. BIG HINT: If the manufacture of a product has major components on back order, your's is not the only one broke.

I've bought 4, but Olevia has got the last dollar from me and if you're smart they wouldn't get your first one. I think some retailers like Office Depot and HSN have dropped the line and just selling off stock.

DO NOT BUY! You have been warned.

Big red flag - don't waste your money - Syntax tests at your cost.......2007-04-12

It will work only until about one year for which there is a warranty after that it all depends on your luck. Mine stopped working at 14th month, took it to a local repair shop, low quality and unavailable parts, so repair was not possible except by Syntax. They ask for an arm and a leg to fix it on top of shipping this heavy junk, you are better off buying a well known brand with extended warranty.

It was a nice set , until they service the warranty.......2007-02-20

Over a week ago I noticed my 9 month old Olevia LT37HVS locking up and shutting off by itself. I callled Syntax-Brillian Corporation to take advantage of the warranty, They said they would ship the parts out right away and then send a technicain over to install them. I checked back with them 3 days later and they said they would ship the parts out tommorrow.
The customer service is abominable. This is my second Olevia set , such a shame because when the Olevias work its a great product at a very competetive price. I will tell you this based on my experience with the warranty in the first year, I would not by an extended warraty from Sytax , I am shopping for a third party ,one that can give me quicker service. I will edit this when my set is restored.

DON' T BUY!!! Very poor quality!! On my 3rd Set.......2007-01-11

I originally purchased this HDTV back in September but it had to be replaced because the digital tuner(ATSC) was defective and the ATSC would crash while i was watching digital TV so the picture would freeze and i would have to restart the TV to watch digital TV.

Olevia replaced that defective tv with a new tv same model and it worked fine for about 2 months now it has an unsightly thin vertical blue line going threw the middle of the screen. So now olevia has to replace my tv for a second time in 6 months. I've never experienced such poor quality electronics in my life and I will never buy another product from olervia-syntax. I would give this product 0 stars if i could. DONT buy this (...).

Nice budget TV.......2006-12-08

I bought this model a year ago when it went on sale at a local store (sorry Amazon). I did have to fill out and send in three rebates which all came in. My out the door price was $899 plus tax which was a good deal back then. This TV has been one of my favorite purchases last year. I liked this value so much, we bought another 37" Syntax LCD for $499 last month (a less expensive model). Keep in mind that I'm no AV specialist and I use regular cable when reading my comments below.

Pros
- Syntax models offer the BEST overall value in an LCD's in my opinion.
- it's light (compared to CRT) making adjustments and cleaning very handy.
- the picture is great (especially with DVD's)
- the sound is OK.
- Color, love the black, hate the silver

Cons
- Syntax rebates take 6+ months and lots of emails to get
- Questionable customer service
- The remote control is absolutely horrible. It refuses to work at almost all but direct angles.
- Dropping LCD prices ensure the price you pay will be more than if you wait

Note that I've bought expensive electronics and I can tell you, the expensive electronics fail just like the cheap ones. I bought this model because it was MUCH less than getting a PANNY or a SONY, etc. It makes NO sense to me to spend thousands when you can spend hundreds for something material that will inevitably drop in value the moment you take it home.

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