Panasonic CT-34WX54 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV

Average customer rating:

Beautiful

I bought this TV for my GF.

Tubes are still the best....

Best HD Monitor for your money

Great for HD and DVD but not TV

Panasonic CT-34WX54 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

34-inch HDTV-ready flat-panel television; 36.5 x 25.6 x 23.0 inches (W x H x D)

3-line digital comb filter, 16:9 aspect ratio, and dual-tuner picture-in-picture

Auto channel setup, closed captioning, and parental control

1 front and 3 rear A/V inputs, 3 S-video inputs, 2 component video inputs, A/V program out, stereo audio out (fixed and variable), and headphone jack

Virtual surround sound and BBE high-definition sound

ASIN: B000278KJO

Product Description

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.PRODUCT FEATURES: HDTV Ready Television;DTV display capability (1080i / 540p);16: 9 aspect ratio;Hi-Resolution pureflat picture tube;P3 (precision picture processing);Motion-adaptive 3D-Y/C digital comb filter;Geomagnetic and tilt correction;Direct access video inputs;30-Watt sound system;BBE high-definition sound;HDMI / HDCP interface;ENERGY STAR compliant.

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy all that high-definition television has to offer with Panasonic's CT-34WX54 34-inch TheaterWide HD-ready TV. The CT-27HL14 comes packed with features, including a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, to create the ultimate home entertainment experience. The 3-line digital comb filter separates color from black-and-white accurately in a television signal. As a result, it improves overall color sensitivity and image clarity. In order to enjoy high-definition TV you must connect the TV to a DTV set-top box and a DTV signal must be present in your area.

Parental control give parents ultimate control over what their children are watching. You can lock out up to 4 channels, or choose to lock all channels with other selectable options. A 4-digit code needs to be entered to deactivate the lock. Parents can also prevent the use of video games or other video sources from being displayed. Other handy features include picture-in-picture (PIP) with a split-screen display, a sleep timer, multilingual menus, closed captioning, and the TV comes with Panasonic's Director lighted home theater remote with joystick.

Enjoy virtual surround sound without the elaborate home theater system. With only two speakers it can simulate cinema-like sound when playing any Dolby Digital DVD or Video DC. BBE high-definition sound also improves dialog intelligibility, and music is converted to a more natural sound, providing for crystal clear audio.

Connect to digital sources like DVD players and satellite systems using component and S-video inputs for the best possible picture. Other available connections include one front and three rear A/V inputs, A/V program out, stereo audio out (fixed and variable), plus a headphone jack.

What's in the Box
CT-34WX54 34-inch television, remote control, 2 AA batteries, user's manual, and warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2007-03-23

It's been 2 years now. And looking back I can safely say that this HI-DEF TV is a great buy. The HD channels that DirecTV offers are gorgeous. I'm so glad I bought this TV because now I can watch my favorite movies in its theatrical form - Widescreen. Thank you Panasonic.

I bought this TV for my GF........2006-04-22

To those of you in the market for a HDTV set, look no further. I bought this baby for my girlfriend during the thanksgiving sales for[...] and both myself and her couldnt have been happier with the overall quality and value. Man I only wish I would have gotten it for myself first!
Picture quality is beyond anything on projection TV's (yes even better than HDTV projector tvs) and quite surprisingly, the surround sound emanating from the set's 2 front speakers [...]!. Im not kidding.
Plus with 1 HDMI connection, 1 DVI input (wanna plug in your PC?) and 2 component ones, theres absolutely no way you can go wrong with this set. Now if that isnt enough, this TV boast some pretty neat features that most of the time can only be found in "higher-end" (a.k.a REALLY FREAKIN EXPENSIVE) television sets; such a geomagnetic tilt correction. Now how's that in a TV that only costs 1000 bucks!?.
So if you dont necessarily have to have the HUGEST, BIGGEST screen outside of a movie theater and your main concern is picture quality, "Bose-like" surround sound, and great bang for your hard-earned bucks, stop wasting your time and just buy this baby now!.
With the proper "over-the-air" receiver or HD cable signal it will give you a far better picture than other similar sets priced well over 500 dollars more, and you won't have to sit right in front of it at all the times just to be able to get the best picture quality; as you annoyingly have to do with projection TVs.
The only con that I could ever find with this TV was that it's really freakin heavy, so it was quite a work out to get it up the stairs to the second floor of my girlfriend's house. But that is always to be expected with tube TV sets. So don't look any further and just buy this baby A.S.A.P. You're eyes and ears will thank you for it.

Tubes are still the best...........2005-12-09

Unless you're prepared to go above the $5000 price tag for a TV, tubes still rule. In the computer monitor world, I still have yet to see anything better than my 22in Sony Trinitron monitor from 2001(!). Tubes still provide the sharpest picture and the truest color. For the same price as we paid early this year ($1200 +the inevitable service contract) my parents bought a 42in projection model. The colors on our Panasonic are much brighter, the blacks much deeper and darker (on their Samsung projector the blacks, esp with HD/DVD look more gray than black).

The clarity for DVD and HD is orders of magnitude better than both my 27in Sanyo (the set this one replaced when we bought a place with a bigger living room than our apt.) SD and my parents' projector. For SD channels, the Sanyo doesn't look better but does lack the "gray bars."

The Sanyo, of course, is a 4X3, and this set a 16X9; fortunately more and more DVDs are being made to take full advantage of the latter's ratio and more and more programs are being broadcast in it (meaning that "letter box" using "anamorphic ratios"--another way of "stretching" video--will hopefully soon be a thing of the past). However, for the time being, its either gray bars or using the cable boxes' "stretch" function.

If you're fortunate enough to have a cable box which doesn't take over all the functions of the TV regarding picture size, the Panasonic deals with this is better way than the Scientific Atlanta cable box. There's a setting called "Just" (justify?) that does what the CPLV function of Cyberlink's PowerDVD program does: it "adjusts"--i.e. stretches--the picture at the edges while leaving the middle 2/3rds untouched. This is a much superior method for 4X3 programs. (Unfortunately the cable box just stretches everything, making Gwynneth Paltrow looks like she might weight more than 100lbs!)

The Panasonics five modes, 16x9, ZOOM, Full, JUST and 4X3, are quite handy. When watching, say, "Friends" on DVD--all of which were filmed in 4X3 ratio--the ratio on the Panasonic can be switched to the 4X3 setting, thus allowing them to be viewed as they were intended.

And that's another thing that was not readily obvious on SD but can be glaringly obviously on HD: quality of the source makes all the difference. You can really tell when a show or film was shot on the cheap. The early years of "Friends" were clearly shot for a low budget. The later years (7 thru 10) look much better.

Finally, SD channels look worse on this TV because they are of lower quality. It has NOTHING to do with the TV. I find it odd that none of the half dozen reviewers I read seemed to have understood this.

If one goes from a 5x telescope to a 10x telescope the garish billboard several miles down the road isn't going to better looking! It's going to look even worse.

The one drawback for all HDTVs has nothing to do with the sets. Unfortunately, there is still little true HD content available. Those satellite providers who say "ALL our channels are HD!" are trying to exploit the misunderstanding of those who do not realize that most HD content (50 to 75% on avg) is really SD content that has either been up-rezzed or, to borrow a term from the music world, "remastered" from the source (i.e. a new transfer has been made from the original film or tape). Only Discovery HD, to my knowledge, carries 100% truly HD programming.

The set also has nearly every type of connector one might need. I haven't tried the HDMI mostly because they cost about $150! But also because my beloved Sony 5-discchanger nor does my cable box have the output ports. The optical input port has made a gigantic difference in the sound quality as compared with the RCA connectors I had been using (i.e. the two cables, one white, one red, for right and left channels respectively).

Those expressing enthusiam for HDMI should know that built into its specifications are measures allowing "content providers" to destroy your legal rights to make personal copies of shows. In other words, the HDMI interface makes so-called "Digital Rights Management"--in reality Rights Destruction Technology--that much easier to implement. (The ultimate goal, obviously, is to charge us, say $15 or $20 a pop to record "ER" or "Deadwood" in the idiotic war against "pirates," a war in which the only tactics considered are those which penalize those of who are law-abiding; but, of course, it has nothing to do with stopping piracy in the first place.)

Bottomline: it's a great set with bold brilliant color. Since I already had a surround sound system, I've never used the on-board speaker (and probably never will, after hearing true surround, how can you ever go back??).

It's clearly worth the money. As one reviewer notes, those obsessed with size (no pun intended) shouldn't fall for the salespitch. Obviously, the dimensions of one's room have to factor in, but if you have a cozy living room (euphemism for smaller!) or, better yet, the money for a really nice TV for the MBR, this set cannot be beat.

We looked at four different retailers for a 36in but found only ONE 36in and it was a Sony SDTV. Apparently, as manufacturers are phasing-out CRT (tubes), the bigger tubes are disappearing first. I would have preferred a 36 or 40in tube, we were out of luck. The 34in has proved excellent for our room size and lay-out. A 42in or bigger set would dominate the room and put us uncomfortably close to set.

My grade an A- (only because of the aforementioned size issue).

I will concur with the one reviewer who remarked on the set's weight. It is prodigiously heavy. Fortunately, we had it delivered. When my wife and I have had to move it, it is a bear. Be very careful, especially since these days, nearly all the weight is in toward the screen, making the set extremely uneven and awkward.

Best HD Monitor for your money.......2005-03-25

This is the absolute best HD Monitor you can find for the money. I was trying to decide between a Sony and this TV, and I could not justify spending almost $500 more for only a slightly better picture on the Sony. Also, you cannot beat the picture on a CRT. For those of you that think bigger is better and you could buy a 55" rear-projection for the same money - you're dead wrong. The picture on rear projectors is horrible compared to CRT, and if you're going to invest more than a grand in a HDTV, don't you want the best picture possible?

Great for HD and DVD but not TV.......2005-03-14

I don't know who writes these reviews but I have had this TV for a year and I do not agree with most of the reviews. Although I love the TV for watching DVD movies and for the HD, it is a pain to watch regular cable TV with it. I enjoy watching TV on my 15 year old 20" Sharp TV far better. Since I like to watch alot of TV I am not very happy with it. I wish I had taken it back and tried the Sony widescreen instead, although I have no way knowing if it would have been any better.

Product Description

Sharp's DV-NC150U is designed specifically to provide consumers with the ultimate in convenience, flexibility and home entertainment value. In addition to its advanced DVD-Video player and four-head Hi-Fi VCR, the DV-NC150U offers a coaxial connection providing compatibility with Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio signals. Front panel audio/video inputs enable an effortless connection to a camcorder for easy dubbing of home movies. The DV-NC150U offers compatible playback for a variety of content, including DVD-Video, DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R, Audio CD, as well as MP3 software files recorded on CD-RW/R discs.

Amazon.com Product Description

Sharp's DV-NC150U combination DVD player and 4-head, hi-fi stereo VCR saves shelf space while enhancing your home theater options. Especially convenient is its ability to record content to a VHS videocassette while simultaneously playing back a crystal-clear DVD, letting you watch a new movie now while taping the news or a favorite program for viewing at a later time. The DV-NC150U is easy to use and was designed with convenience, flexibility, and home-entertainment value in mind. The unit is compatible with a variety of media, including DVD-Video, DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R, audio CD, and MP3 music files recorded on CD-R/CD-RW discs.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DV-NC150U stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p 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.

For simpler setups, a single composite-video jack channels signals from both the DVD player and the VCR, while the DVD player also offers an S-video connection for compatible TVs. Likewise, the DVD player and VCR share a single set of stereo analog (left/right) RCA audio outs, with DVD offering the flexibility of an additional set of stereo analog jacks and a coaxial digital-audio output for routing both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals to a full-featured audio/video receiver.

This model's 4-head design ensures smooth slow-motion play (forward and reverse) and clear still-frame images, and with hi-fi sound the unit's VCR records and plays back stereo audio tracks. If you route the stereo output to an AV receiver, you can even enjoy 4-channel (left, center, right, and monaural surround) Dolby Pro Logic mixes from TV and Dolby-encoded cassettes. Other VCR features include auto rewind, auto repeat (great for trade shows), and auto/manual tracking adjustments.

Rapid Play spins a DVD at slightly faster or slightly slower than normal speed (approximately 1.3x to 0.8x normal speed) while maintaining normal pitch for the soundtrack. This feature works only with Dolby Digital-encoded DVDs. Resume play (DVD/CD) lets you resume playback from the point at which the player last stopped.

What's in the Box
DVD player/VCR combo, a remote control, remote batteries, an RF coaxial audio/video cable, a stereo analog audio/composite-video cable, and a user's manual.

Product Description

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Product Description

The E240/B computer display is ideal for spreadsheets, detailed graphics and gaming. The visually flat 17 (16.0 VIS) high resolution FD Trinitron CRT with 0.24mm (min.) Aperture Grille delivers superior image clarity and truer brighter colors. High contrast screen coating reduces glare and eyestrain, while DisplayMouse OSD control provides easy set-up and adjustment.

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's CPD-E240 is a 17-inch monitor (16 inches viewable) that combines performance and reliability with a reasonable price tag. With a maximum resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 dpi, a virtually flat screen, and a low 0.24mm dot pitch, the E240 provides clean, crisp images for a wide variety of home and office applications. Sony's HiDensity Electron Gun with Accurate Image Restoration technology ensures that the entire screen (even the corners) will be accurately focused, while an anti-reflective, high-contrast AR screen coating cuts down on glare and eyestrain. Eight factory presets combine with a number of easy-to-use onscreen controls, such as brightness, contrast, H/V position, pin balance, and zoom, to help users get the optimal image. Weighing around 41 pounds with a footprint of 15.8 inches x 16.6 inches, the G410R connects to Mac and PC systems via a 15-pin captive pigtail d-sub connector.

The E240 is plug-and-play ready, making setup a snap, while its power management system cuts back on energy consumption. Sony also provides a three-year parts and labor warranty.

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There could always be more bars

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Power Mac G5 Wireless Solution

It can't get any easier

It's for a Mac; of course it works.

Sonnett Technologies G54-PCI Aria Extreme Wireless PCI Card (54 Mbps)

Manufacturer: SONNET TECHNOLOGIES
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Wireless data transfer rates up to 54 Mbps

Compatible with Apple AirPort Extreme and other 802.11g wireless hubs

Backward-compatible with 802.11b devices

Requires Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later and AirPort Extreme driver 3.1 or later

Supports Microsoft Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP

ASIN: B0000W8Q1I

Product Description

Sonnet G54PCI Aria Extreme 802.11g PCI Card - This PCI card connects your PC or Macintosh computer with 802.11g networks at speeds up to 54Mbps. It's also backwards compatible with 11Mbps 802.11b wireless networks. Covering the 2 most popular forms of wireless networking protocols.

Customer Reviews:

There could always be more bars.......2007-08-01

I put this in to my old G4 mirror, and it worked as soon as I snaped it in. Very simple to install. My connection isn't all that great (about half the full reception), but that could be due the fact that my wireless router is two floors below me. But my G4 laptop gets perfect reception from the wireless router, so maybe it's just not as strong, but it it works well enough that I don't have to download to my laptop then have to transfer it to my desktop. It maybe a little slower, but worth it to cut out that middle process.

Wireless Card.......2007-07-21

Works good ... easy install, sometimes, the data download or data transfer from the wireless DSL router could be better...

Power Mac G5 Wireless Solution.......2007-02-23

I wanted to add my Apple computer to a wireless home network but finding an adapter card that would work wasn't easy. Apple decided that dual processor G5s made after late Oct 2005 could only have an Airport Extreme card installed by an authorized dealer. While searching for a compatible card I found the Aria Extreme and went to Sonnett's web site and confirmed it would work with my Power Mac (works with PCI-X slots but not PCI-E). Installation was easy and connecting to the network was a breeze once I figured out that Apples only use Wep encryption not WPA-PSK and you need to add a $ to the hexadecimal number your PCs use when signing on to the network.

It can't get any easier.......2007-02-15

This is a great product. The price is right, and the installation guide was easy to understand. All I did was open my G4 case, pop the Sonnett in, close it, and turn it on. The OS recognized the new card instantly, and Airport played nicely with it. No complaints.

It's for a Mac; of course it works........2007-01-17

It was painless. Just like my Mac.
The only pain will be when it goes for $25 next week. Or next month.

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