I felt this needed to be done, the new Syntax LT37HVS just looks too good for people interested in purchasing an LCD TV without breaking the bank. I haven't seen it in any stores yet (since it just came out), so I can't comment on the picture quality compared to other similar sets, but the specs on this thing are just really impressive:
PANELS
- Active Screen Size (inches) 37" TFT LCD
- Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3, Panoramic & Full
- Brightness 800 cd/m2
- Contrast 1200:1 (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)
- Response Time 8 ms
- Viewing Angle 178 (H) / 178 (V)
VIDEO
- Digital YC 3D Comb Filter: Yes
- Progressive Scan: Yes
- 2:2 / 3:2 Pull Down: Yes
- Digital Picture Noise Reduction: Yes
- Resolution Scan VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA
- De-Interlacer: Yes
- Adjustable Color Temperature: Yes
- VGA Auto Frequency Correction: Yes
- TV Auto Frequency Tuning: Yes
AUDIO
- Surround: Yes
- Mute: Yes
- Audio Output RCA (R/L) preout and subwoofer preout
- Earphone Out Stereo Mini Jack x 1
- Speaker 20 Watt x 2 (Virtual Surround)
- Auto Sound Level Control: Yes
- Auto Voice Correction: Yes
I/O Port
- HDTV Component Input Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr x 2 (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)
- 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
- TV System Support NTSC and ATSC
- TV Tuner Input TV / CATV RF x 1, NTSC & TV/RF x 1 for ATSC
- TV System Support (optional) PAL / SECAM (Region Specific)
- Service Port RS232 x 1
OTHER
- Wall Mounted Type VESA 100 x 200, WM-15D / WM-20D
- Horizontal Frequency 30 - 80 KHz
- Vertical Frequency 50 - 80 KHz
- PC Frequency Support 1366x768 @ 60 Hz (Max)
- Tuner Box Equipped with 1x ATSC and 1x NTSC Tuner
- Power Consumption AC 240 Watts (Max)
- 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
- Weight 75 lbs with Stand
65 lbs without Stand
- Safety Certification CE, FCC, UL, CUL, CB, TUV
FUNCTION
- TV / Video Switch: Yes
- Dual Tuner ATSC x 1, NTSC x 1
- Channel Return: Yes
- MTS: Yes
- PIP / Split Screen / Grid: Yes
- Viewing Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3, Panoramic & Full
- Clock / Alarm: Yes
- Sleep Timer: Yes
- Favorite Channel: Yes
- Setting: Yes
- V-Chip Parental Control: Yes
- Close Caption: Yes
- Language English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese, Swedish, Simplified Chinese
and Traditional Chinese
PANELS
- Active Screen Size (inches) 37" TFT LCD
- Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3, Panoramic & Full
- Brightness 800 cd/m2
- Contrast 1200:1 (Dynamic Contrast Ratio)
- Response Time 8 ms
- Viewing Angle 178 (H) / 178 (V)
VIDEO
- Digital YC 3D Comb Filter: Yes
- Progressive Scan: Yes
- 2:2 / 3:2 Pull Down: Yes
- Digital Picture Noise Reduction: Yes
- Resolution Scan VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA
- De-Interlacer: Yes
- Adjustable Color Temperature: Yes
- VGA Auto Frequency Correction: Yes
- TV Auto Frequency Tuning: Yes
AUDIO
- Surround: Yes
- Mute: Yes
- Audio Output RCA (R/L) preout and subwoofer preout
- Earphone Out Stereo Mini Jack x 1
- Speaker 20 Watt x 2 (Virtual Surround)
- Auto Sound Level Control: Yes
- Auto Voice Correction: Yes
I/O Port
- HDTV Component Input Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr x 2 (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)
- 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
- TV System Support NTSC and ATSC
- TV Tuner Input TV / CATV RF x 1, NTSC & TV/RF x 1 for ATSC
- TV System Support (optional) PAL / SECAM (Region Specific)
- Service Port RS232 x 1
OTHER
- Wall Mounted Type VESA 100 x 200, WM-15D / WM-20D
- Horizontal Frequency 30 - 80 KHz
- Vertical Frequency 50 - 80 KHz
- PC Frequency Support 1366x768 @ 60 Hz (Max)
- Tuner Box Equipped with 1x ATSC and 1x NTSC Tuner
- Power Consumption AC 240 Watts (Max)
- 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
- Weight 75 lbs with Stand
65 lbs without Stand
- Safety Certification CE, FCC, UL, CUL, CB, TUV
FUNCTION
- TV / Video Switch: Yes
- Dual Tuner ATSC x 1, NTSC x 1
- Channel Return: Yes
- MTS: Yes
- PIP / Split Screen / Grid: Yes
- Viewing Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3, Panoramic & Full
- Clock / Alarm: Yes
- Sleep Timer: Yes
- Favorite Channel: Yes
- Setting: Yes
- V-Chip Parental Control: Yes
- Close Caption: Yes
- Language English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese, Swedish, Simplified Chinese
and Traditional Chinese