RCA 32V550T 32" TV with Xbox-Ready VPORT
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • The Best Of All Worlds
  • It's big and you can watch TV on it. What more can you ask?
  • The WORST TV Ever!
  • Thirty-two inches of static
RCA 32V550T 32" TV with Xbox-Ready VPORT

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • 32-inch TV with VPORT jack for connection to Microsoft Xbox; 25.8 x 35.1 x 24.1 inches (W x H x D)
  • VPORT doubles as second component-video input
  • KidPass parental control sets limit for children's viewing time (up to 16 hours per day)
  • 2 component-video inputs (including VPORT) and front composite input
  • Front-firing speaker system delivers broadcast stereo sound

ASIN: B0000BZH7C

Product Description

If you are into gaming, this RCA 32" Diagonal Television is the perfect solution to your connection needs! The exclusive RCA VPORT is a unique jack, which simplifies connection of Microsoft's Xbox video game console. This connection also functions as a second component video input with optional cable. Rear Component Video Input (Y Pr Pb) allows a single device with Y Pr Pb outputs (such as a DVD player or satellite receiver) to be connected. This connection improves video quality by separating the signal into 3 video connectors, which provides more vibrant, sharper images, compared to single video inputs. In addition to the ease of connecting your video game console, this television also features KidPass Parental Control. With KidPass you can monitor the amount of time your children spend watching TV without being in the room. This feature allows predetermined viewing time (up to 16 hours per day) to be set in 30-minute increments with a password. Enhance your gaming experience with this RCA 32" diagonal Television!

Amazon.com Product Description

RCA's stylish and remarkably affordable 32-inch 32V550T features a host of video-enhancing technologies alongside flexible input options, including an Xbox-ready VPORT component-video input. The CRT set uses an optimum-contrast picture tube offering adjustable color temperature, preferred picture presets with input memory (recalling last-used settings for each input), auto color balance (AKB), auto color control, and Dynamic BlackStretch circuitry for rendering deep, vivid blacks with your high-end Xbox, DVD, or satellite video inputs.

The 32V550T's three-line digital comb filter further enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

The set gives you stereo audio (with 5 watts per channel) from broadcast programming via Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS), which permits broadcasters to encode stereo audio within the video portion of TV programming signals. The MTS decoder also offers Second Audio Programming (or SAP), an additional channel usually used for an alternate-language track.

The exclusive RCA VPORT is a unique terminal that simplifies the connection of Microsoft's acclaimed Xbox video-game console. This connection also functions as a second component-video input when used with an optional component-video-to-VPORT cable. A rear component-video input (Y Pr Pb) lets you connect a single device with Y Pr Pb outputs (such as a DVD player or satellite receiver). Component-video inputs help minimize digital and line-scan artifacts in interlaced video signals.

The 32V550T also features V-Chip and KidPass parental controls. V-Chip blocks channels and/or programs according to your settings, while KidPass gives you the ability to control the amount of time your children spend in front of a powered TV--without your having to be in the room. This feature allows predetermined viewing time (up to an insane but possible 16 hours per day) to be set in 30-minute increments, guarded with a password.

A trio of composite-video inputs and one S-video input accommodate a range of audio/video components, including DVD players, DVRs, VCRs, cable boxes, and camcorders (the set's front-panel input is especially handy for viewing camcorder footage). There's even an RF input to accommodate older VCRs, cable boxes, or an external aerial antenna.

The Energy Star-compliant set also features a trilingual onscreen display (English, Spanish, French), Sound Logic audio leveling, auto channel setup, channel labeling, closed-caption display, V-Chip parental control, a sleep timer and wake timer, and a universal remote control.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control (model RCR311TCM1), remote batteries (2 AAA), a user's manual, and warranty information.

Note: VPORT component-video interconnect not included and required for VPORT access.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Best Of All Worlds.......2006-06-24

My wife and I really love watching movies and documentaries together at home; so we shopped for a full day in the television department of a major home electronics retail store, allowing ourselves to fantasize about owning the cutting edge large flat L.C.D. screen televisions and extravagant home theater systems. After comparing all of the picture qualities, screen sizes, sound capabilities, programmable features, and absolutely lastly price, we felt that the RCA 32V55OT 32-inch television was undeniably the best of all worlds and the most practical unit for meeting the needs for information access and entertainment in our lives. After comparing all of the products available in the television department and making this purchase I really felt as though we should leave quickly because we had taken such great advantage of the store. For only several hundred dollars we left with a television set that can provide us with as much or more viewing pleasure than those units costing ten, twenty, or thirty times as much money. Get real! We have owned it for more than one year and used it originally supported by a cable system and presently use signal from a satellite provider. We also watch a lot of movies and documentaries through our Sony combination DVD/VHS player, all with wonderful results. It was extremely easy to hook the television and peripherals up ourselves, without having to study the owner's manual before hand. Initial programming was so simple that I wasn't even sure that I had done it. The features menu is extremely user friendly even though I access it so infrequently. We have not experienced any problems at all with this television and consistently receive a very clear, sharp picture with very good, natural color. The television turns on instantly and the built-in sound system is startlingly good. At times I find myself looking around the room to see where sounds are coming from. Because the television is physically quite large we purchased a simple wooden corner stand and wham; all we see is a beautiful picture surrounded by a thin strip of silver on each side. I would confidently make this purchase again and highly recommend this television to anyone else who's shopping around. We're buying some extremely comfortable rocker/recliners with some of the money that we saved on this purchase.

4 out of 5 stars It's big and you can watch TV on it. What more can you ask?.......2006-02-01

I've had this TV for a little over a year and so far I haven't had any problems with it whatsoever. I read some bad reviews before I bought it and purchased the 4 year warranty, so I can't say I'm too worried even if something does happen.

The picture quality is exactly what I would expect from a 32 inch CRT television. The sound is above average and the way the speakers are placed, there have been times I actually got a surround sound effect and had to look around to see where the sound was coming from.

My only complaint about the TV is that it takes a little longer than the average TV to turn on. I timed it just now and it takes just under 10 seconds from the time you push the power button to the time you see the screen light up.

It's kind of silly, but one of the reasons I bought this specific TV was for the Vport slot in the back that lets you connect your Xbox directly to the TV using only one cable, but then I never got around to buying the $30 Vport cable. Go figure...

I recommend the TV and also recommend the 4 year warranty just in case the other reviewers are right :-).

1 out of 5 stars The WORST TV Ever!.......2005-12-31

We have had this TV for two years... first the sound started to go, then the control board on top of the TV, and finally the tube...BLACK.

1 out of 5 stars Thirty-two inches of static.......2005-12-09

I do not recommend this television. I bought one (the 27" model), brought it home and right out of the box it did not work. I took it back to the store, decided to go with the 32" and the extra four year warranty. Lucky I did (the warranty that is) because it is now about a year later and this tv is busted. When I would switch from the DVD to television (or vice versa) the screen started having some trouble converting over, spawning fun little static-like lines. I could hear the audio of whatever I was watching, but the picture would be effed up. I am wondering why manufacturers of electronics are purposely making their products shoddy. I mean, I don't need wonder too greatly...they are greedy, greedy piggies who want to increase their assets. But I will never buy another RCA product again thanks to this wonderful television.
GAMEWARE RCA VPORT CABLE
Average customer rating: Not rated
    GAMEWARE RCA VPORT CABLE

    Manufacturer: RCA
    ProductGroup: CE

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    Product Features:
    • Exclusive RCA Vport- One cable,one easyconnection
    • for your Xbox Video Game System.
    • Enhances your gaming Experience by providing component video
    • Image quality and audio with a single cable.
    • Plus the Digital optical audio jack allows for connection to digital receivers.s

    ASIN: B000S6W5G8

    Product Description

    Use only to connect Xbox Video Game System to an RCA V PORT equipped television Exclusive RCA Vport- One cable,one easyconnection for your Xbox Video Game System. Enhances your gaming Experience by providing component video Image quality and audio with a single cable. Plus the Digital optical audio jack allows for connection to digital receivers.
    RCA VPort(TM)-to-Component Video Cable (8 Feet) (GP650XB)
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      RCA VPort(TM)-to-Component Video Cable (8 Feet) (GP650XB)

      Manufacturer: RCA
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      Binding: Electronics

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      ASIN: B00006L9AR

      Product Description

      This RCA Digital VPORT cable provides easy connection of component video and stereo audio to RCA VPORT equipped televisions in a single convenient cable. Simply plug the color-coded stereo audio and component video connectors into the playback source. Then, insert the VPORT connector into the RCA VPORT jack to enhance your video playback using a component video connection. Now you're ready to view a high performance component video picture with stereo sound.
      RCA F27650 27" VPORT TV
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • RCA TV SUCKS!
      • Junk
      • junk
      • good for american standards...
      • Great Price and Quality, but cable service required!
      RCA F27650 27" VPORT TV

      Manufacturer: RCA
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

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      Product Features:
      • Exclusive RCA VPORT enhances gaming with Microsoft Xbox
      • Component inputs provide direct connection with video devices with compatible DVD players, satellite receivers, or digital cable boxes
      • Digital 3-line comb filter removes blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl
      • Guide Plus+ GOLD onscreen program guide
      • Sound Logic audio leveler smoothes transitions between programs and commercials

      ASIN: B00006JBKD

      Product Description

      The RCA F27650 27" Diagonal Television lets you experience gaming the way it was intended! From the Exclusive RCA VPORT to the Digital 3-Line Comb Filter, gaming will make the room rumble. The Exclusive RCA VPORT makes connection to the Xbox Video Game System from Microsoft extremely simple - which means you'll have the game control in hand in no time! This connection enhances the gaming experience by enabling the television to deliver dramatically improved picture detail for Xbox functions. Combine this picture enhancement with the Digital 3-Line Comb Filter and High Performance Video System to experience an awesome picture!

      Amazon.com Product Description

      Experience gaming the way it was intended with this 27-inch-diagonal RCA television. From RCA's exclusive VPORT to the set's digital three-line comb filter, your favorite gaming will make the room rumble. The VPORT greatly simplifies a connection with Microsoft's Xbox video game system--which means you'll have the game control in hand in no time. This connection also enhances gaming by delivering dramatically improved picture detail for Xbox functions. The port also serves as a second component video input.

      The F27650's three-line comb filter further enhances picture quality by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in depiction of a striped T-shirt). Also, the set's G-LINK Connector allows the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD System to work with a VCR (enabling one-touch record) and cable box (providing the ability to tune directly to a station while the program guide is on a TV screen).

      Auto color balance resets the individual picture tube guns (red, green, blue) to maintain consistent overall picture quality for the life of the tube, and auto color control maintains natural tones and color fidelity from channel to channel and scene to scene. A feature called Dynamic Black Stretch extends black levels in bright scenes to enhance contrast and detail, while the set's high-performance video amplifier delivers high resolution and clarity by extending the video frequency response. Connections include two sets of stereo audio/video inputs with S-video and component video inputs (YPrPb) and one pair of switchable audio outputs. A set of front-panel audio-video inputs accommodates a camcorder.

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars RCA TV SUCKS!.......2006-10-20

      I have this TV and it currently is being used as my cats pedastool. This TV is great when it works! The picture is bright and vivid, sound is great.

      When it doesn't work, most of the time, the picture jumps, turns to black and white, sometimes there is no picture; black screen with audio.

      I recommend going with another TV. This one is too frustrating to deal with and not worth the money.

      1 out of 5 stars Junk.......2005-09-06

      I bought this TV two years ago. Now when I turn it on the sound comes but I have no video. I hope i can get something for it in a pawn shop!!!!

      1 out of 5 stars junk.......2003-05-28

      I bought the RCA F27650 27" TV and the sound stopped working within the first 4 months. I took it to an RCA approved store to fix the problem. They kept the TV for over a month before even getting back to me with an estimate. They never attempted to contact me, and I had to call several times just to find out what the problem was. The parts were all covered, but just the labor alone was going to cost me as much as the TV cost origionally. I am now the proud owner of a soundless TV that is of no use except for keeping up space in my shed. I will never buy an RCA again.

      3 out of 5 stars good for american standards..........2003-05-06

      Well, I bought this tv based on the reviews on this site.
      I do have to say that the reviewers are very easy to please.
      Anyway: this tv DOESN'T look like a flat screen at all, the picture has a clear distortion converging to the center of the screen - the horizontal lines next to the borders will look curved-.
      Quite disappointing since I have a panasonic way older (not a flat screen) that displays better images.
      I will try to change it.

      4 out of 5 stars Great Price and Quality, but cable service required!.......2003-04-15

      This TV is not only a great bargain on price and quality, but has a great look ..many friends who had seen it think is actually a flat screen TV, and actually looks even larger than normal 27"..the only downside is that it has a poooooor TV Tuner reception, so if you get this TV you should get cable or satellite service!
      RCA F36718 36" VPORT TV
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Is the V Port worth it ???
      • WERES MY WIRE
      • Best for the Price
      RCA F36718 36" VPORT TV

      Manufacturer: RCA
      ProductGroup: CE
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      Product Features:
      • 36-inch diagonal stereo TV with RCA VPORT for Xbox console; 38.75 x 28.5 x 26.5 inches (W x H x D)
      • Top-of-the-line component-video input for compatible DVD player, satellite receiver, or personal video recorder
      • Advanced, twin-tuner picture-in-picture with commercial skip-to-PIP
      • Picture-enhancing digital 3-line comb filter removes blurred edges between colors and reduces dot crawl
      • Guide Plus+ GOLD onscreen program guide simplifies VCR and cable-box operation; Sound Logic maintains even audio levels

      ASIN: B00006JBKF

      Product Description

      This 36" Diagonal Stereo Television features exclusive RCA VPORT, YPrPb Component Inputs, Advanced Twin-Tuner Picture-In-Picture and Guide Plus+ GOLD on-screen program guide. The Guide Plus+ Gold On-Screen Program Guide is a free, built-in service that provides instant listings of all your favorite television shows at the touch of a button.The RCA VPORT is a unique jack that simplifies the connection of the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. The RCA VPORT will make connection of your Xbox video game system a snap! If you don't have your Xbox video game system connected to your television, the RCA VPORT will also function as a second component video input. Video quality will be improved when you connect video devices with YPrPb Outputs such as DVD Players, Satellite Receivers or Digital Cable Boxes with the YPrPb Inputs - this provides a more vibrant, sharper image as compared with using one video jack.

      Amazon.com Product Description

      Experience home theater and gaming the way it was intended with this huge, 36-inch television. From RCA's exclusive VPORT to the set's three-line digital comb filter, your favorite DVDs and video games will make the room rumble. Twin-tuner picture-in-picture (PIP) lets you watch two programs simultaneously (or record one while watching another), and commercial skip-to-PIP conveniently defaults to another station as your main viewing channel while keeping the original station inset until the commercials are over.

      RCA's VPORT simplifies a connection with Microsoft's Xbox video game system. This connection also enhances gaming by delivering dramatically improved picture detail for Xbox functions (the set includes a component-video cable). It also takes advantage of the Xbox system's ability to output component-video signals. In addition to an Xbox connection point, the jack doubles as a second component-video input. This lets you simultaneously connect two devices with component-video outputs, such as a DVD player and a satellite receiver or a DVD player and an Xbox unit (a VPORT-to-component-video interconnect is supplied).

      The F36718's three-line comb filter enhances picture quality by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation). Auto color balance resets the individual picture tube guns (red, green, blue) to maintain consistent overall quality for the life of the tube, while auto color control maintains natural tones and color fidelity. Dynamic Black Stretch enhances contrast and detail by extending black levels in bright scenes.

      The set's G-LINK Gemstar Interactive connector allows the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD System to work with your VCR (enabling one-touch record) and/or your cable box (giving you the ability to tune directly to a station while the program guide is on your TV screen). Connections include three sets of stereo audio/video inputs (two with S-video), two component-video inputs (including the VPORT), and one pair of stereo analog audio outputs. A set of front-panel audio/video inputs accommodates hookup with a camcorder or other device.

      What's in the Box
      TV, universal remote control, batteries, user's manual (languages: English/French) VPORT component-video cable.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Is the V Port worth it ???.......2004-06-09

      I do not own this TV, and since the previous reviews were of no help, I have to ask these questions to other people who own this TV:

      Does the V Port provide a picture quality that is significantly better than a regular S-video plug ???

      This TV seems like a great buy since it also has component plugs which are great for DVD movies. But it is not truly a HDTV. It is considered to be an "analog" TV. So should I buy this analog TV, or should I buy a true HDTV ???

      4 out of 5 stars WERES MY WIRE.......2004-06-08

      ITS SIMPLE LOVE THE TV CAN NOT FIND V PORT WIRE TO HOOK INTO V PORT SLOT ON TV

      5 out of 5 stars Best for the Price.......2002-08-30

      Only 11 TVs support Microsoft X Box's new VPORT, this is one of them. I highly recommend this TV for the price.
      RCA 36V550T 36" VPORT TV
      Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
      • Great television
      • Two weeks and then POOF!!!!
      • Bad TV
      RCA 36V550T 36" VPORT TV

      Manufacturer: RCA
      ProductGroup: CE
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      Product Features:
      • 36-inch TV with VPORT jack for connection to Microsoft Xbox; 28.5 x 38.75 x 26.5 inches (W x H x D)
      • VPORT doubles as second component-video input
      • KidPass parental control sets limit for children's viewing time (up to 16 hours per day)
      • 2 component-video inputs (including VPORT) and front composite input
      • Front-firing speaker system delivers broadcast stereo sound

      ASIN: B0000BZH80

      Product Description

      If you are into gaming, this RCA 36" Diagonal Television is the perfect solution to your connection needs! The exclusive RCA VPORT is a unique jack, which simplifies connection of Microsoft's Xbox video game console. This connection also functions as a second component video input with optional cable. Rear Component Video Input (Y Pr Pb) allows a single device with Y Pr Pb outputs (such as a DVD player or satellite receiver) to be connected. This connection improves video quality by separating the signal into 3 video connectors, which provides more vibrant, sharper images, compared to single video inputs. In addition to the ease of connecting your video game console, this television also features KidPass Parental Control. With KidPass you can monitor the amount of time your children spend watching TV without being in the room. This feature allows predetermined viewing time (up to 16 hours per day) to be set in 30-minute increments with a password. Enhance your gaming experience with this RCA 36" diagonal television!

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Great television.......2005-06-28

      I've had this TV for two plus years and love it. The picture is beautiful - not stretched, muted, soft or swimming with digital mosquitoing like most flat screens I see on the market. In fact, I chose it over a flat screen for the same price because the picture was that much better.

      1 out of 5 stars Two weeks and then POOF!!!!.......2005-05-04

      Bought this exact model at another retailer (CC). Had it for two weeks and to tell the truth was very impressed with picture and sound. Then one day the screen flickered and that was all she wrote. Thank God for extended service warranty! not that it did much good. Retailer came and got T.V. and said "be ready in about a week" in the mean time had to go back to my 25" that I have had for ten years and have had no problems with. Needless to say a week went by and no t.v., called retailer said two weeks to get parts bad controller board is what they diagnosed the problem as. To make a long story short two weeks came and went and after countless hounding phone calls I was finally told that the t.v. was a lemon and that I could come and pick up another one. When I arrived they had a brand new t.v. waiting for me to pick-up (are they nuts do they honestly think i'm going to take another lemon from RCA, i think not). I made them take back that monster and give me another brand (Apex TruFlat 36").Have had the Apex for almost a year now and am very pleased. Picture and sound are just as good as my ol'RCA, although it is not a major label in the electronics world it sure beat the RCA's two week tube life and is better than having a $600.00/300lb. paper weight that is supposed to be your pride and joy T.V.

      1 out of 5 stars Bad TV.......2005-01-29

      This TV is a joke. The specs provided by RCA are not correct for this TV. The dimensions are not remotely correct. The picture is terrible. It failed after 2 months and the factory does not respond to the warrenty. Their technical assistance department is almost non exisant but consists of housewives working out of their homes that don't know an RCA jack from a coaxial connector. Go for this TV at your own risk because when it fails you are totally on your own.
      RCA F32718 32" VPORT TV
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        RCA F32718 32" VPORT TV

        Manufacturer: RCA
        ProductGroup: CE
        Binding: Electronics

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        Product Features:
        • 32-inch TV with digital comb filter; 35.1 x 25.8 x 24.1 inches (W x H x D)
        • Exclusive VPORT jack designed for connection to Microsoft Xbox
        • Twin Tuner picture-in-picture for watching 2 shows at once
        • Front and rear stereo AV inputs with S-video, component-video inputs, and switchable audio outputs
        • Sound Logic audio leveler

        ASIN: B00006JBKE

        Product Description

        RCA knows that televisions aren't just for watching your favorite shows anymore. That's why there is an exclusive RCA VPORT - a unique jack that simplifies the connection of the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. The RCA VPORT will make connection of your Xbox video game system a snap! If you don't have your Xbox video game system connected to your television, the RCA VPORT will also function as a second component video input. Video quality will be improved when you connect video devices with YPrPb Outputs such as DVD Players, Satellite Receivers or Digital Cable Boxes with the YPrPb Inputs - this provides a more vibrant, sharper image as compared with using one video jack. If all of these connections aren't enough, there are also two sets of Stereo Audio/Video Inputs with S-Video, one pair Switchable Audio Outputs and Front Audio/Video Inputs with S-Video.

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        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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        • Great monitor, but uses power brick and DVI cable not included
        • A big step up from a 15" CRT
        • I CANT BELIEVE THIS PIECE OF JUNK.......
        • Great Monitor but not rebate
        NEC MultiSync LCD1735NXM 17" LCD Monitor with blue cabinet

        Manufacturer: NEC-Mitsubishi
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        Product Features:
        • 1,280 x 1,024 native resolution, 0.264 mm dot pitch
        • Analog and digital DVI-D inputs; 1 soundbar speaker
        • 450:1 contrast ratio, 250-nit brightness, 16 ms response
        • 150-degree horizontal viewing angle
        • PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

        ASIN: B0002W2BGC

        Product Description

        The 17" NEC MultiSync LCD1735NXM, a flat-panel monitor featuring a thin-frame, two-tone design and digital/analog dual-input connectivity, takes your customers' visual experience to the next level of performance and enjoyment. Brilliant screen performance, advanced technologies and comforting design elements combine to make this model ideal for home and home office users alike. Its screen delivers crisp, vivid images with minimal glare and reflection, while the integrated sound bar enhances your multimedia applications.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Monitor.......2007-01-10

        This replaced a smaller NEC monitor and is everything I expected. Built in speakers aren't great but weren't as bad as other reviews led me to believe. Very adequate for most purposes and the screen is excellent. Nice looking silver and gray design instead of black or beige.

        4 out of 5 stars Great monitor, but uses power brick and DVI cable not included.......2006-04-09

        The monitor is classy looking and is well built. Great with (and next to) a Macintosh. However, a few gripes: supplied cables don't match the monitor - black - and also of inexpensive, inflexible variety; a dvi cable is not included - this is ridiculously cheap and stupid; power supply is not built in - bad for a gorgeous monitor of this class.

        4 out of 5 stars A big step up from a 15" CRT.......2005-04-11

        I bought this a few months ago, and was immediately impressed by the space savings on my desk. I agree with another reviewer that the speakers are weak. I got a DVI cord and a video card with DVI inputs, and found the differences distinctly better than the VGA.
        On the side of the rebates, when I bought mine it had 2 rebates. The first one came through right on time after 6 weeks. The second took a phone call, then wait another 4 weeks for the check. I make a point of keeping copies of my rebates, and it paid off for me.
        Is this the best 17" LCD, no, is it the worst, definately not. I feel this was a good value for the price after rebate. Add to it the shipping was fast.
        One last point: the control buttons are quirky, and takes some time if you want to mess around with the settings.

        1 out of 5 stars I CANT BELIEVE THIS PIECE OF JUNK..............2005-03-24

        Ok I have to addmit it did look kind of sexy on my desk before it broke. heres the story, I bought this screen a couple months ago the first week it was great but then the screen bacame dim and lifeless. It flickered on and off. My screen has now become completely dead. Ive tried everything I could to fix it i even hired a professional. There is also the fact that though it may look sturdy it actually has tipped over quite a few times for me. THINK BEFORE YOU BUY THIS JUNK! AND DONT BY IT.

        5 out of 5 stars Great Monitor but not rebate.......2005-02-24

        This is an excellent monitor. I've been using it for over 3 months and I love it. Color and clarity are great. Played with computer game without ghost. There is no apparent difference between DVI and VGA although I'm using DVI right now and I had to purchase DVI cable separately.

        Rebate sucks. I have filed twice and so far rebate claim is still not in their system. I'm not quite certain if I'm going to get the $90 rebate eventually. otherwise this is a pretty expensive monitor.

        Think it over before you buy.

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