Monday, April 19, 2010

TV Review: Panasonic VIERA G1 Series TC-L32G1 32-Inch 720p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Panasonic VIERA G1 Series TC-L32G1 32-Inch 720p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Manufacturer: Panasonic
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Resolution: 1366 x 768
Dynamic contrast 20,000:1 for the brightest whites and darkest blacks
3 HDMI inputs
120 Hz Motion Picture Pro 3 for razor sharp moving images
PC Input for computers

TC=L32G1 2 thumbs up!

Review Date: May 14, 2009

Reviewer: D. Posey,

Very nice picture and sound. I picked it up for $634. delivered. Sub vendor Beach Camera. Steal of a deal for the new model. The G1 has a very good screen format options. I can't tell you how surprised I was at the sound. Many LCD's have poor sound do to the hidden speakers. The price we pay for style. The speakers are placed at the bottom. Down firing. All in all love my purchase.

Con:
1.The warranty. If they can't fix it over the phone you will have to carry it in or pay for the upgraded warranty. Larger models are in home service.
2. No Ipod dock like the x1 models. It would be nice to have the option to buy as a add on. (Can't find any options for it)
3. (Maybe) No 1080p support for PC. 720p looks better when viewing standard cable. So this depends on your primary use. @ 32" you can not discern the difference in viewing movies/TV. Only when using the computer. The text etc will look much cleaner. If you primarily use PC get the S1 model or spend the money for 37"G1.

* Very nice quality, Solid feel, nice style *

Agreed. Two thumbs up!

Review Date: August 27, 2009

Reviewer: One Guy,

I had been reviewing tv's for months before purchasing this G1. At 549 shipped from Amazon, I jumped on it. I found many stores discontinuing this model and became nervous, but all doubt was removed when item arrived with in home set up. I feel this tv will make a great addition to my bedroom, but currently it is my main living room tv.
The picture is great. Anything at or above 720 looks amazing, some things at 480 make me question if it is in fact higher. Contrast is very good, and I love that it has a 120Hz refresh rate. Any glare is what I would consider to be minimal (although better placement on my part would eliminate this all together).
Speakers are fantastic (I do have an onkyo receiver and speakers that I no longer feel I have to use for EVERYTHING). Set up is straightforward and remote layout is pretty good. Also, although I have yet to have an opportunity to use the Vera Link, I think that will be a great feature.
Although a little more pricey than others it this size I feel it is a great value for what it offers and was glad I made the decision to purchase this tv from Amazon rather than whatever was on sale at my local Walmart. If you are looking for a 32inch tv, I believe you will satisfied with this as well.

A great, inexpensive LCD TV without bells and whistles.

Review Date: December 8, 2009

Reviewer: Dr. Phu™, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive

This is an excellent deal no matter which way you look at it. For $465 with free shipping (Prime member) and no tax, this one is a no-brainer.

The picture is sharp - maybe not as sharp as its more expensive big brothers, but sharp enough for any casual TV viewer. Be sure to find the right picture format for your purposes (I like "justified", although others with weaker eyesight might like "zoom", while others may prefer the wide angle if they are avid HD video fans. There are enough picture features to adjust it to your liking, including extensive color settings and more. And to top it all, it's just plain easy to adjust using the included remote.

One caveat: you may find the maximum volume setting a bit low when you first plug it in, and you might even turn the volume up to 100% or so in bigger rooms. But there is an easy fix: go into menu, then audio settings, and adjust the base audio level to max, then when you go back to your remote you'll find you have enough volume/headroom to enjoy any movie with plenty to spare. I don't need a 2.1 or 3.1 speaker system; it's sound is good as it is. I'm an audiophile, but I just don't see the need to spend money on an extra speaker system to match up with this inexpensive, but good, TV.

Assembly? What assembly. The only thing you need to assemble is the stand, which consists of four screws. Easy peasy.

This baby is plug and play - I had it up and running in under 15 minutes. It features a very intuitive settings format.

All in all, a great product at a ridiculous price. Highly recommended. If you just want a no frills LCD TV with HD, and you don't plan to build a screening room or theater, this is the ticket. Get them while they last!

Amazon beat anyone else by $250 on great TV

Review Date: September 13, 2009

Reviewer: Literate Shoe Lover, Boston

Great TV - perfect in our small living room. I can finally see the actual writing on the sports scores! MUCH clearer than the Panasonic lower line.

Also, Amazon beat *everyone* else's price by $250 - $500 here including free shipping, $750 the cheapest elsewhere. The locals who promised to beat anyone's price wouldn't touch it!!

Love Panasonic

Review Date: January 14, 2010

Reviewer: Bruce Lee, Burbank, CA, U.S.A.

We are very please and happy with the price we paid at Amazon. Panasonic has a good quality picture, sound and good product. For those who do not have pay cable and using roof top antenna, the reception are great and in HD reception. Very very clear pictures with regular antenna. Hope this will help your decision. Thanks.